Title: Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. Vacation home in Cortez with kitchenette ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66740000/66734400/66734393/f36b1d0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66740000/66734400/66734393/f72280bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66740000/66734400/66734393/124c4693.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66740000/66734400/66734393/b7417cdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66740000/66734400/66734393/4713cfc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Cortez, The Blue Heron offers a charming retreat with a private entrance and outside lounge area. Walk to the beach, shopping, or convenient store - many amenities are within walking distance. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. The Blue Heron… a newly remodeled charming studio apartment in the historic fishing village of Cortez. Minutes to beaches, restaurants, shopping, and adventure! Many amenities within walking distance. Also many modes of free public transportation. Apartment is completely self-contained with a private entrance, outside lounge area, and parking at the door. Walk to the beach , shopping, convenient store. Bike and golf cart rentals along with bait shops and jet ski , kayaking, boat rentals and fishing charters. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100770000/100762400/100762365/w1277h957x3y3-129843ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The "Grouper" Sunny Shores - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 40 reviews CA $138 CA $294 total includes taxes & fees Oct 30 - Oct 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=100762365&PinnedHotelID=100762365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67680000/67676100/67676083/4174e2ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pelican Post at Anna Maria Island Inn Bradenton Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 312 reviews CA $250 CA $317 total includes taxes & fees Oct 30 - Oct 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=67676083&PinnedHotelID=67676083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113070000/113065400/113065397/02d2c9fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cottage Bradenton Beach - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=113065397&PinnedHotelID=113065397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100730000/100721500/100721427/w1277h957x3y3-4d488e3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The "Love shack" Bungalow Sunny Shores - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=100721427&PinnedHotelID=100721427&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91290000/91283700/91283654/w1080h808x0y0-a70a204a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Charm-Close to Anna Maria Island-IMG Academy-Gt Bray Park Bradenton - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 13 reviews CA $151 CA $404 total includes taxes & fees Oct 30 - Oct 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=91283654&PinnedHotelID=91283654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32646500/32646464/5640bcc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Banyan in Bradenton Sunny Shores - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 34 reviews CA $110 CA $518 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=32646464&PinnedHotelID=32646464&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8110000/8109300/8109251/8623a3bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Club I Beach Resort Longboat Key - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 330 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=8109251&PinnedHotelID=8109251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63090000/63087200/63087181/538e3092.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Pink House Unit B: A Cozy Retreat Steps from the Beach Bradenton Beach - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 9.8 Exceptional 91 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=63087181&PinnedHotelID=63087181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114430000/114424500/114424423/bb01fa6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW TO VRBO! 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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 Vrbo Property Private retreat minutes to the beach! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.471888,-82.688446&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:knufDxauwN%3FS%3FO%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40O%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40QBQ%40OBQBQBOBODQBODQDODODODODQDMFODOFOFOFMFOFOHKFOHMFOHKHMHMHMHKHMJKJMHKJKJKHKJKJILIJKJIJILKJGLILILGJILGLGLGLGLGNELELENGLELENCLCNCNELCNCLCNANCNANALANCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNBLBNDLDLFNDLDLDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFLHJHLFJJJHLHJJJHJHJJJJJJJJHJJLHJHLJJHLHLFLHJHNHLFNFJHNFNFLDNFNFNDNFLDPDNDNDNDNBPDNBPBNBNDP%40PBN%40PBP%40N%40P%40P%40P%40N%40P%3FP%3FP%40N%3FR%3FPAN%3FP%3FPAPANAPAPAPANCPAPCNAPEPCNCPCNENCPENEPELEPENGNELGPGLENGLGNINGLGLILINILGJILILKJILIJKLIJKJKJKJKJKHKJKHMHKJKHMHKFMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMDMFODMDMDODMBOBMDOBOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40OBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCMAO%3FOCOAOCMCOCMCOCOEMCOCMEMEOEMEMGOEMGMGMGMGMGKIMGMIMGKIMIKKKIKIMKKIKKIKKKKKIKKMKKIMIKIMIMIKIMGOIMGMIMGOGOGMGOGMEQGMEOEOEQEMEQEOEQCOEOCQCOCQCQAOCQAQCOAQAQAQAO%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FO%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=blt9FpWjEWuZnZDjkMxnKpzS5a0=) Cortez, FL #### What's nearby - Bradenton Beach Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Cortez Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km - Coquina Baywalk - 6 min drive - 4.1 km - Historic Bridge Street Pier - 7 min drive - 2.4 km #### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪AMOB on the Pier - ‬3 min drive - ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬2 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive - ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. located? > Located in the heart of Cortez, 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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