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1 Mi to Anna Maria Island: Pet-Friendly Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1 Mi to Anna Maria Island: Pet-Friendly Retreat

Claim this charming property as your Sunshine State home base, located in Cortez Florida’s oldest Historical Fishing Village. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental is the perfect spot for couples and small families seeking easy access to on-and-off shore adventures. Bust out your bathing suit to explore along Anna Maria Island or head over to the Intracoastal Waterway across the street. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, check out one of the area’s renowned seafood restaurants nearby!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Step-Free Access | Free WiFi | Fenced-In Yard | Office Space

Whether you're a snowbird in search of a winter home base or a family looking for the perfect summer getaway, this well-appointed property is sure to provide a smooth-sailing vacation just across the bridge from Anna Marie Island!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed

MAIN FEATURES: Covered back deck w/ outdoor seating, 2 flat-screen TVs, electric fireplace, open-concept living area, separate office w/ desk, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ modern appliances, breakfast bar, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, dishwasher, cooking basics
GENERAL: Linens/towels, laundry room w/ washer/dryer, central air conditioning/heat, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, games, books, beach supplies, keyless entry
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip, 1 pet max)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

ON THE COAST: Anna Marie Island (1.0 miles), Cortez Beach (1.5 miles), Coquina Beach (2.5 miles), Manatee Public Beach (3.3 miles)
THINGS TO SEE & DO: Desoto National Memorial Park (7.6 miles), The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (9.8 miles), Riverwalk (10.0 miles), Manatee Village Historical Park (10.7 miles), The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (11.8 miles), Sarasota Jungle Gardens (13.2 miles), Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (13.6 miles)
TEE TIME: Timber Creek Golf Course (4.1 miles), Manatee County Golf Course (5.4 miles), Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Course (5.7 miles), IMG Academy Golf Club (6.7 miles), River Run Golf Links (11.3 miles)
AIRPORTS: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (7.0 miles), St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (44.6 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $150 fee (+ fees & taxes, 1 pet max)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Pet Friendly House Just 1 Mi to Bradenton Beach
Pet Friendly Bungalow Just 1 Mi to Bradenton Beach
Home Across from Anna Maria Island - Small Pet Ok! Cortez
444086

About the area

Map
Cortez, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Island Time Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Star Fish Company - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Mi to Anna Maria Island: Pet-Friendly Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1 Mi to Anna Maria Island: Pet-Friendly Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Mi to Anna Maria Island: Pet-Friendly Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 Mi to Anna Maria Island: Pet-Friendly Retreat located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Water Explorers, Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez, and H2O Watersportz. Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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1 Mi to Anna Maria Island: Pet-Friendly Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Small quiet cottage

Check in instructions quick and easy to follow. Clean home. Comfortable beds. Nice area to eat outside on covered porch. Bonus: beach gear, chairs, umbrellas, towels provided. Quiet street and neighborhood. Can walk/bike across the bridge to the beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Beach trip

Perfect location and a wonderful little place to rest our heads
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

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

Great for what we needed.

Nice house with a good location for what we needed: away from mid-city, but easy driving access to family and sites we wanted to visit. We saw friendly people on our morning neighborhood walks.Communication about the reservation was good, but I marked down communication because I am now getting spam emails from the company that manages this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Had a pleasant multiple week stay at this location. Loved the office room that allowed us to work remote. Good location. Very close to Bradenton, longboat key and Anna Maria island. The Fox mercantile is a fun coffee shop at the end of the street. Would stay at again!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

nancy

Great house and location

We were there for a month. Quiet neighborhood, awesome owner. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Wanda O.

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

Nice queit

All very good except bathroom inside shower curtain was bad dirty and we bought one to replace it
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PEGGY

Cortez Vacation

House was true to listing. Back deck is nice.
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10/10 Excellent

John

Clean, quiet & convenient

Roy was an attentive host, bringing us towels the first day of our stay. It is less than a 30 minute walk over the bridge to the beach or Bridge Street, which we did often to avoid traffic. Very quiet street abutting the RV park. Convenient walking access to restaurants and bars nearby. House itself was very clean and had all the requisite amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would be back if it fits our budget.

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

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

Perfect location!

This sweet house was the perfect location to walk across the bridge onto Anna Maria Island. While staying on AMI can be very pricey, this house was quite reasonable and didn’t lack anything that we needed. There is a very nice bar/restaurant just a block away where I was made SO welcome! It felt very much like a neighborhood. Ray, the owner, was responsive when I had a small issue/question and went out of his way to make sure that I was satisfied. We couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to get away for a long weekend! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kristyn C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall positive experience

We entered the property no problem. Appeared clean and lovely. Close to everything for us. Only one problem. My teens stayed in the second bedroom and started noticing bug bites. I don’t want to accuse or assume anything, but the bites are in threes which could possibly be bed bugs. Just thought someone might want to look into it. My husband and I had no problems in the master bedroom. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kassy Q.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Amazing

Super cute little property that was four minutes from the beach and easy to travel anywhere we wanted to go. Can’t wait to rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gerard K.

Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

marie d.

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

Spring Break

Fantastic property. Well stocked kitchen. Quiet setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

AnnaGrace M.

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

We didn’t want to leave!

This home was perfect location to bike everywhere! It was very clean and had everything we needed. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Perfect location

This house was in the perfect location for us to enjoy Anna Maria island and the town of Cortez. Everything was as described. We had an excellent time exploring the area. Walking distance to all the great sea food restaurants. Can’t wait to get back.

10/10 Excellent

Laura F., Homosassa, USA

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

Short Trip to Visit Family

Nice home and area. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE L.

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

1st time visit to Cortez

Layout of house was perfect. Enough room for everyone. Great place for visiting the 1st time in Cortez. Right by the bridge to Anna Marie Island. Everything close by,including restaurants and shop. We will visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

David P., Scarsdale

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Easy access to Anna Maria Island

Very clean and well kept. Wonderful backyard patio area. Extremely comfortable and replete with a full kitchen. I'd recommend renting a bike when you get there and using that to get back and forth from Anna Maria Island. The island and the Cortez area are loaded with great places to eat and drink.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald R.

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

Cortez Fun

The house was very nice and comfortable. All appliances worked. Liked the fact it was a short walk to the beach. We truly had a wonderful time in Cortez.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raquel M.

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

Quiet and peaceful stay a short drive from the beach

The neighborhood was quiet and it only took a 7 minutes to get to the beach. This house was well stocked with everything you need including beach chairs and cooler. Having one bathroom wasn't bad with four people. The kitchen was well stocked with supplies. The washer and dryer worked great. Any questions were answered quickly by the guest contact. Our little one enjoy the office and it's a perfect spot to work if you have to during vacation. If I had only one complaint it would be that all the beds including the sofas sleepers are extremely noisy and squeaky. We would totally stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great location cute beach house

This property is a cute beach house. So close to Bradenton Beach! My wife and I never knew about this wonderful location. Bridge Street is a lot of fun. B.T.I. was a blast. ...live music great drinks and food. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

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

Excellent location - fantastic service.

When we arrived, had problem with the smart TV. Owner came right over and showed us how to use it. The following day the K-Kup coffee maker gave out. They had it replaced that same afternoon. Contains everything you could need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley C.

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

Convenient

This place was very close to the island and very close to my location of work. The neighborhood was quiet and well taken care of. House was clean upon arrival and everything looked perfect. My only issues with said property was the bathroom drain in shower didn’t drain quickly, and you would end up with water up to your ankles by the end of your shower of standing water. With all this water, the tub became very slippery as there was no mat or grip at the bottom of the tub. (Would use caution if you are an older person, as I caught myself slipping more than once) Also, the laundry room fire detectors batteries where dying and it was a continuous beeping noise from that room. Lastly, for the amount of money one pays to rent this location - I was expecting a higher quality mattress (master room) bed you could legit feel the springs through the mattress. I was thankful I was alone so I could switch rooms and mattresses but just figured this should be considered when booking this location.
Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra (Debbie) S. C., Belleville, IL (close to St. Louis, MO)

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

It was good!

We had a nice getaway & staying in this house was easy & convenient to everything we needed for our high school girlfriend beach trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021