“The Spot” Guaranteed Dolphin and Sea Life Sightings!

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2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 42.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bradenton, FL

Bradenton Beach
1 min walk
Anna Maria Sound
2 min walk
Aluna Wellness Center & Spa
9 min walk
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
30 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Large Single Sofa Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Exterior

About this property

“The Spot,” is known as the best spot on the water in Sarasota Bay! Not only will you see dolphins flipping around, but the manatee always seem to show interest to the boat as well! The Spot is located approximately 80 yards from shore providing electricity for all your gadgets by the usage of solar power along with being battery operated! Who needs marina amenities? We provide a solar shower for usage, a bathroom that is squeaky clean, along with cooking essentials so you don’t have to leave the boat and you are able to enjoy a nice meal while watching the East Coasts most beautiful sunset! You can explore what Anna Maria Island offers with one of our row boats (provided) or make usage out of our kayak (provided)! We recently partnered up with a water taxi service who accompanies the guests “23 Hours a day,” for assistance to and from shore! We highly recommend booking on “The Spot!” Not only are you able to enjoy the best view of Anna Maria Island, but the shooting stars at night will make your evening turn into a life long memory for all!

Property manager

Brittany Bull

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bradenton Beach

Located in Bradenton Beach, this houseboat is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Cortez Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

Aluna Wellness Center & Spa - 9 min walk
Bradenton Beach Marina - 12 min walk
Historic Bridge Street Pier - 15 min walk
Cortez Beach - 18 min walk
Coquina Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wicked Cantina - ‬6 min walk
‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬15 min walk
‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
‪Skinny's Place - ‬4 min drive
‪Seafood Shack - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “The Spot” Guaranteed Dolphin and Sea Life Sightings! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at “The Spot” Guaranteed Dolphin and Sea Life Sightings! ?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “The Spot” Guaranteed Dolphin and Sea Life Sightings! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “The Spot” Guaranteed Dolphin and Sea Life Sightings! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Cortez Beach. Anna Maria Sound and Aluna Wellness Center & Spa are also within 10 minutes.

5.0

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5.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6.8/10

Check-in

6.6/10

Communication

6.8/10

Location

4.8/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Alyssa R.

7 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

KEEP LOOKING

Brittany was very nice. But that was the only positive part from start to finish. There was not one single thing that was true to the advertised listing. If you are interested in basically roughing it or essentially camping but on a shell of a boat, then this is for you. However, if you’d like ANY comfort or convenience, this is NOT for you. Please read other reviews and do some background checking! Save yourself!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

3 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun adventure!

We arrived by our own boat and loved every minute! Perfect for teens who like a little adventure. The most beautiful sunset and star gazing spot in Cortez/AMI! Brittany was awesome and accommodating with frequent changes. We had dolphins and manatees saying hi. Caught a small grouper off the boat!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ali M.

19 June 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

"The Scam" - not "The Spot"

This property is a scam from start to finish. Anyone staying here should do a little research on Facebook or the local news. Boats have been underwater - The Host does not own these properties. These properties are not registered. These properties and the HOST are under investigation by Federal, CG and local authorities. If you book, you don't get the boat (necessarily) that you paid for - it is at the discretion of the Host. There is extra cost for the generator (you find out once you are stranded on the boat). Boats pictures do not match what you get in reality. There is no running water - the bathroom is a 5 gallon bucket that gets dumped back in the bay (there are no holding tanks). The location of the boats on VRBO is misleading and does not match the location of the actual boats. There is a liability document to sign before you get on the boat that you don't see until after you pay and before you can step foot on the boats... NO MONEY BACK and all the warnings and dangers. The communication with the host is terrible and only through VRBO messenger... meaning people there is no office, there is no person to talk to, you can only communicate through messenger (which half the time feels like an ai robot). She will not call you and will not help you. You will get a ticket if you park in the Marina overnight. There are tons of Claims with the local police due to all the reasons mentioned above. This women is stealing money and not reimbursing it - do some research people!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ethan

11 June 2024

Liked: Amenities

The property owner was nice but everything she had listed about the property was true until arrival, and she then told us these sail boats are repurposed sailboats that sank which is a unique experience, and it was quite cozy but could have been a bit cleaner our cabin table almost fell on us while we were munching on pizza and the ac was not cold. Other wise it was an adventurous experience me and my friends will never forget as we were jumping off the side of her biggest sail boat while dolphins were around us!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brittany Bull

There is no better place to be than on the water

Why they chose this property

We are located in Sarasota Bay in between the most beautiful island on the Gulf Coast of Florida known as Anna Maria Island and the largest fish house in the village of Cortez, FL. Not only are the dolphins showing off daily, crystal clear water is epic. No one is able to have a better sunset view while watching the sun set over the horizon on a nightly basis.