Brown Bunny BnB & Bakery Peaceful Palmetto Retreat Sunny Outdoor Living WiFi AC

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Comfortable queen bed with Smart TV on adjacent wall.
Bedroom and bathroom ensuite. Clean and spacious.
Bedroom with Smart TV.
Shower and window.
Entrance is located at rear of the house. Plenty of parking where guests park.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
AU$137
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Palmetto, FL
  • Riverwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • LECOM Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Room

  • 176.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Price is AU$137 avg per night,

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About the area

Palmetto

Located in Palmetto, this bed & breakfast is in the city centre. Shoppers can check out Mall at University Town Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and Cortez Beach. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Area Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Riverwalk - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • LECOM Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • IMG Academy - 14 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riviera Dunes Dockside - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riverhouse Reef & Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Brown Bunny BnB & Bakery Peaceful Palmetto Retreat Sunny Outdoor Living WiFi AC

Enjoy a beautiful, clean and private bedroom with an ensuite bath in historic Palmetto, Florida — home to Brown Bunny Bakery.

PLEASE NOTE:

Kitchen Access: Our kitchen is a dedicated gluten-free facility and is off-limits to all guests. However, if you’re visiting while the bakery is fulfilling orders, you may be treated to the delightful aroma of freshly baked bread, cinnamon, and vanilla. Samples are available to guests.

Check-In: Standard check-in is between 1 PM and 8 PM. If you require special accommodations, please let us know—we’re happy to assist!
Accessibility: Please be advised that the house is not wheelchair accessible.

Shoes Policy: To keep our home spotless and comfortable, shoes are to be left in the enclosed mudroom/laundry room upon entry.

Arrival & Safety: Upon arrival, you will receive a 4-digit door code and be asked to review and sign a short waiver for the safety of both guests and the property owner. For safety reasons, please do not bring or burn candles. This 1905 historic home is made of wood.

Fragrance-Free Environment: To maintain a chemical-free space, we kindly ask guests to refrain from using aerosol sprays, colognes, perfumes, or scented body products, as many individuals are sensitive or allergic to common chemicals found in beauty products.

Brown Bunny offers a safe, peaceful, and welcoming retreat where guests can enjoy cozy beds, spotless spaces, fresh air, and soft, warm showers. Our bakery provides delicious, wholesome treats, including gluten-, dairy- and grain-free mini breads and cookies, available for purchase online for fulfillment.

Each room includes amenities your convenience, which include a mini fridge, microwave, electric kettle, hair dryer, iron, closet, and a secure door lock.

The home features a whole-house water filtration system, a covered outdoor back deck, air filtration systems, and inviting common areas for reading, playing games, or enjoying meals.

Centrally located, Brown Bunny is just minutes from Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Downtown Bradenton—home to Pier 22, the Downtown Farmers' Market, and the scenic Riverwalk. Nearby attractions include Snead Island, Emerson Point Preserve, Robinson Preserve, and GT Bray Recreational Center, which boasts 20 pickleball courts, yoga classes, and a large gym facility. You’ll also find various Manatee County parks, as well as the vibrant farmers' markets in downtown Bradenton and Sarasota, held every Saturday morning.

For beach lovers, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, and Coquina Beach are just a short drive away, with Sarasota’s Lido Key and Siesta Key Beaches also within easy reach. There's no shortage of fun activities to explore in the area! As well as fantastic restaurants and local breweries.

Please note that a friendly young cat resides on the property in a separate wing with the host/owner. While the room is meticulously clean, guests with allergies may want to consider other beautiful accommodations nearby.

Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to welcoming you!

— The Brown Bunny Staff

Property manager

Geena Tomlinson
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Laundry

House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO perfumes, colognes, scented body products, candles, weapons, cigarettes, vapes, excessive alcohol. Thank you for respecting my safe space.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Bunny BnB & Bakery Peaceful Palmetto Retreat Sunny Outdoor Living WiFi AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Brown Bunny BnB & Bakery Peaceful Palmetto Retreat Sunny Outdoor Living WiFi AC located?

Located in Downtown Palmetto, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum. Bradenton Area Convention Center and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Brown Bunny BnB & Bakery Peaceful Palmetto Retreat Sunny Outdoor Living WiFi AC Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Brown Bunny

Everything was spotless and the host was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Red3

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi D.

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

Great place to stay.

Geena was a great host, especially with our last minute change in plans. The check in process was easy, she made us feel welcome and the home was exceptionally neat and clean. Geena offered dinner recommendations and suggestions for activities..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Palmetto paradise

Beautiful accomodations and grounds. Great location to nearby restaurants. Geena was a very gracious host. I would recommend staying at the Brown Bunny to anyone looking to stay in the St. Pete or Bradenton area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Natalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not a bed and breakfast

This listing is inaccurate, it is not a bed and breakfast you are sharing a home with the owner. It should be listed as “room for rent in home.” The owner was there the entire time which was not advertised so it was uncomfortable. It also was not a bakery. The 2 rooms for rent are on either side of the owners room and kitchen which was awkward as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

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

Lovely

Nice, convenient location. The coffee, tea, snacks and fruit appreciated. I had never seen an electric kettle. Great choice. Never smelt the bakery goodies. Missed that.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Quaint & Very accommodating!! Great little BNB!!

Geena was the most accommodating and thoughtful host!! She went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and had a pleasant stay!! We really enjoyed our time in her BNB & she is also a skilled baker!! Very good GLUTEN FREE & LOW SUGAR options to choose from!! The dark chocolate bites were delicious!! If we are ever in the area for another conference we’d totally look her up!! Don’t pass on this amazing host & her very clean, inviting & chic BNB!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

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

Great room for a short stay

The room was clean and spacious. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The host was nice and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dianne M.

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

Mini vacation

The place was very clean, and Geena was very pleasant. I kinda surprised of the slip and fall agreement that we had to sign. And having to be fragrance free while we stayed there. Which we understand but we really wished that there were a couple of chairs on the room to sit on. Sitting on the bed all the time isn’t very comfortable for us senior citizens. The exhaust fan in the bathroom doesn’t work so it made it kinda uncomfortable when showering. Removal of your shoes outside the door was a little bit too much but we did what was necessary to make it work.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Pleasant

Second time staying on property in two separate rooms. Pleasant stay with shared space
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

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

Sunny days

It was a great place to stay very close to my mother-in-law. Gina was very pleasant. Very easy to talk to the place was immaculate. The only thing is we thought we’d get a breakfast, but she did give us boxes of oatmeal and apples and bananas. Which most times was fine. We enjoyed the stay very much and definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024