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Blue Marlin Bungalow

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Exterior
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Interior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Riverwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • River Strand Golf and Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • LECOM Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Primary

1 King Bed

Sun Salt Sea

1 Queen Bed

Visit Florida

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Pool Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Primary

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Shared Guest

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Blue Marlin Bungalow

Blue Marlin Bungalow is the perfect choice for those seeking a relaxing and enjoyable stay on the Gulf Side of Florida in Bradenton. With its relaxing decor, comfortable amenities, and convenient location, it provides a wonderful home away from home.
The property is located at the end of a quiet street in a court and borders 2 salt water canals. Dock up to the dock with your own boat or come by car. Blue Marlin Bungalow is located on a salt water canal off the Manatee River and you can motor your own boat in 20 minutes to enjoy the Intercostal or fishing out in the Gulf of Mexico. This fully furnished home offers a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for your stay. With three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, it provides ample space for your family, 3 couples or just a quiet space for snowbirds .

Located in Bradenton, this bungalow offers convenient access to the area’s attractions. You can explore the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island, visit the vibrant Bradenton downtown area with its shops and restaurants, or take a short drive Sarasota, north to St Pete’s, or Tampa. Disney is a 2 hour drive. More Sunshine and Beaches a short drive south for many unforgettable beaches to explore.

There are security cameras outside the property on each corner of the house that view each entrance into the property, front door, side door, garage door, pool door, driveway, back of garage , boat dock x 2. Cameras are not located indoors or in the lanai area.

Property manager

Darla Malcolm-Hauraney
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bradenton

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in River Pointe, a neighbourhood in Bradenton. Shoppers can check out Mall at University Town Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Nathan Benderson Park and Coquina Beach. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • River Strand Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • LECOM Park - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Ellenton Premium Outlets - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • IMG Academy - 19 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Woody's River Roo Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shake Station - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Marlin Bungalow have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Blue Marlin Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Blue Marlin Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Marlin Bungalow?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Marlin Bungalow located?

Located in River Pointe, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from River Run Golf Links and within 6 miles (10 km) of Manatee Village Historical Park and Riverwalk. Manatee Memorial Hospital and Manatee Performing Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Be Aware
This is a beautiful house in a lovely neighborhood. We stayed there with two other couples, all of us in our 70’s. There are security cameras, which is expected. However, be prepared to feel like you’re being constantly watched and monitored by the owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Sweet Find
Can't say enough good about Blue Marlin Bungalow. Had great quality both indoors(kitchen, beds, baths, living spaces exquisite) and with the pool and dock (we did a bit of fishing off it for catfish and palmetto snappers plus got a bonus sea trout. Nothing but top score on Darla's responsiveness for minor questions. The pool with its efficient cover heats in a couple of hours from 78 to 88 for any cool days. Patio setup is awesome for relaxing. Grill is high quality. The location is on a wonderful quiet street/beautiful neighborhood. Struggling to find something to criticize. Love the closeness to Holmes Beach and to nice restaurants on the Manatee River -- Riverhouse Waterfront, Mattison's Riverwalk and Pier 22. Overall a perfect place to stay and explore the beaches up and down Florida's Gulf Coast from Fort De Soto, down to Long Boat Key, Siesta Key and Boca Grande.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Blue Marlin Bungalow exceeded our expectations, the home was clean, comfortable and well equipped for our two week stay. Our host was very responsive with any questions we had, always a quick response. Check in was super easy, I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Marlin a good catch in Bradenton
Our stay began with a warm welcome. The house was lovely and very comfortable. The host, Darla, was communicative and responsive to our requests. Could not have been better.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Marlin
Excellent
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Darla Malcolm-Hauraney

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Welcome, Every Family has a story and this is ours. Built in 2000 for David & Jean as their snow bird retirement retreat. Sadly Jean only got a few winters to enjoy and passed away unexpectedly in 2001. David & Shirley enjoyed the winter home for many years. The pandemic the house was rented out to a fabulous long term tenant and now she has moved to her forever home. Neil & Darla, Sheri & Larry hope to enjoy the home more in the coming years and are going to rent it out on a short term basis going forward. We love to share our Florida home so others can have a comfortable place to enjoy The Salt, Sun & Sea.

THE HAURANEY FAMILY

Why they chose this property

Blue Marlin Bungalow is located in a boating neighbourhood called The Inlets. Located on 2 Salt water canals if you have a boat you can be out enjoying the Manatee River, The Intercostal and Tampa Bay and The Gulf of Mexico in minutes.

What makes this property unique

Come by boat or land. Blue Marlin Bungalow is located on Salt water and if you have your own boat you can be enjoying both the land and the salt water.

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