10/10 Excellent
Michele S.
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michele S.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
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Boat Lover's, Spacious 4/3.5 waterfront saltwater canal home with dock and pool!
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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Parking available
- Pool
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Kitchen
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Boat Lover's, Spacious 4/3.5 waterfront saltwater canal home with dock and pool!
Boat Lovers' Paradise! Entertain family and friends in spacious 2400 sqft home with beautiful water front views, private pool, deep water canal with large dock and fenced in play area. Bring your boat if you have one!
The family vacation home features a large open family living/entertainment area overlooking the wide saltwater canal, including a large eating area, open kitchen, seperate dining room and an additional living room/ library area. Sleeping areas include a privately enclosable large master bedroom suite with king size bed, pool accessable bath and laundry, a large family bedroom with bath, feauring two queen sized beds, a master guest room with queen size bed, a cozy alcove room with queen size bed, and a shared main spa/bath equipped bathroom. The large family entertainment room also features a large pull out sofa bed for children or overnight guests. There is an additional pool half bathroom accessable from the pool deck. Internet connected televisions are featured in the family living area as well as each of the three largest bedrooms. Towls (beach and bath) as well as bedding are provided as are many basic household needs and appliances (Keurig cofee maker included).
Enjoy abundant waterfront nature and tranquilty, easy access to West Florida's most desireable beaches, and unlimited choices for family entertainment, sports and dining!
The vacation home is ideally located adacent to Terra Ceia Bay with easy bridgeless access to Tampa Bay, the Intercoastal Waterway, Manatee River and the Gulf of Mexico. Close to the Interstate 275 and 75 interchange and the Florida Sunshine Skyway Bridge, with quick access to St.Petersburg, Clearwater and greater Tampa Bay areas as well as next door Bradenton and Sarasota areas. Close proximity to West Florida's most renowned and beautiful beaches including: Anna Maria, Holmes/ Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, Fort Desoto Park, Pass-a-Grille and St. Petersburg Beach areas and an abundance of tropically beautiful public, semi-public and country club golf courses! Nature, Arts and Entertainment awaits at every turn!
The small historic town of Palmetto features several grocery store choices, family owned restaurants, and many other convenient and charmingly quaint shops of interest. The twin city accross the bridge is the equally charming and historic small city of Bradenton (the county seat) and the home of the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature which features a renowned planetarium and manatee habitat. The beautiful riverfront, restaurants and marinas are a feature on both sides of the river. The Bradenton Village of the Arts, Motorworks Brewery and Pirate City/ LECOM Park (formerly historic McKechnie Field and longtime baseball spring training site for Pittsburgh) are all closeby! An abundance of shopping, restaurants, arts and entertainment await you locally and nearby including, the Ellenton Premium Outlets and the University Town Center!
Close to the heart of Florida's Baseball spring training venues including the nearest Pittsburgh "Pirate City" spring training center as well as nearby training sites for the Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays as well as the Tampa Bay Rays! Internally renowed IMG Sports Academy and the Nathan Benderson Park International Rowing venues are closeby as well! Raymond James Stadium, Tropicana Field and Amalie Arena are homes to each of Tampa Bays' Championship winning professional sports teams and also feature NCAA sports teams from the University of South Florida, The University of Tampa and many other winter visiting teams!
Favorite Annual events include the nearby IndyCar Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and several major offshore boat racing events including: The St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix, Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix and Clearwater Offshore Nationals!
Many other internationally renowned family entertainment destinations are within close reach including: The St. Pete Pier, Busch Gardens/ Adventure Island, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Tampa's Florida Aquarium, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Mote Marine Aquarium and Bishop Museum of Science and Nature just to name a few. An easy day trip to the Orlando theme parks of Disney, Universal and SeaWorld is also a regular favorite activity.
Wake up to morning sunshine, relaxed and ready to enjoy another day in paradise. Savour your morning Keurig beverage and breakfast. Eat-in the large fully equipped kitchen/family great room or eat-out on the luxurious pool deck or patio/boat dock. Immerse yourself in natural beauty, exotic birds, jumping fish, manatees and dolphins, your frequent companions. Take a kayak or canoe ride, fish off the dock or jump in your boat and go! Take a bike ride (2 adult, 1 youth bike available) through the semi rural/ suburban neighborhoods, all the way to the naturally historic Emerson Point Preserve where the Intercoastal Waterway meets the mouth of the Manatee River!
Just bring your suitcase and bathing suit so you can enjoy all the amenities of your vacation home including modern appliances, breezy ceiling fans throughout, separate laundry room, large garage and driveway for parking, with bikes, pool and beach equipment. Outdoor eating/ grilling area adjacent to pool/dock area. Fresh bedding, bath and beach towels provided.
Family health and well being concerns can help be assured with state of the art medical care at Manatee Memorial Hospital or nearby Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital/ Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, in addition to world renowned Moffitt Cancer Center/Shriners/USF Healthcare/VA complex in Tampa.
Distant and international travelers can appreciate the easy access to all the nature and entertainment available througout Florida and the choice of several available International aiports, from closeby Tampa Bay International (TIA), St. Petersburg (PIE), and Sarasota (SRQ), to slightly further Orlando International ( MCO), Southwest Florida International (RSW), Orlando International (MCO) and even Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Miami (MIA), as well as Amtrak. Several destination cruise lines also operate out of nearby Port of Tampa!
Relax, and Enjoy the the luxury and convenience of your family friendly West Central Florida vacation home!
The family vacation home features a large open family living/entertainment area overlooking the wide saltwater canal, including a large eating area, open kitchen, seperate dining room and an additional living room/ library area. Sleeping areas include a privately enclosable large master bedroom suite with king size bed, pool accessable bath and laundry, a large family bedroom with bath, feauring two queen sized beds, a master guest room with queen size bed, a cozy alcove room with queen size bed, and a shared main spa/bath equipped bathroom. The large family entertainment room also features a large pull out sofa bed for children or overnight guests. There is an additional pool half bathroom accessable from the pool deck. Internet connected televisions are featured in the family living area as well as each of the three largest bedrooms. Towls (beach and bath) as well as bedding are provided as are many basic household needs and appliances (Keurig cofee maker included).
Enjoy abundant waterfront nature and tranquilty, easy access to West Florida's most desireable beaches, and unlimited choices for family entertainment, sports and dining!
The vacation home is ideally located adacent to Terra Ceia Bay with easy bridgeless access to Tampa Bay, the Intercoastal Waterway, Manatee River and the Gulf of Mexico. Close to the Interstate 275 and 75 interchange and the Florida Sunshine Skyway Bridge, with quick access to St.Petersburg, Clearwater and greater Tampa Bay areas as well as next door Bradenton and Sarasota areas. Close proximity to West Florida's most renowned and beautiful beaches including: Anna Maria, Holmes/ Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, Fort Desoto Park, Pass-a-Grille and St. Petersburg Beach areas and an abundance of tropically beautiful public, semi-public and country club golf courses! Nature, Arts and Entertainment awaits at every turn!
The small historic town of Palmetto features several grocery store choices, family owned restaurants, and many other convenient and charmingly quaint shops of interest. The twin city accross the bridge is the equally charming and historic small city of Bradenton (the county seat) and the home of the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature which features a renowned planetarium and manatee habitat. The beautiful riverfront, restaurants and marinas are a feature on both sides of the river. The Bradenton Village of the Arts, Motorworks Brewery and Pirate City/ LECOM Park (formerly historic McKechnie Field and longtime baseball spring training site for Pittsburgh) are all closeby! An abundance of shopping, restaurants, arts and entertainment await you locally and nearby including, the Ellenton Premium Outlets and the University Town Center!
Close to the heart of Florida's Baseball spring training venues including the nearest Pittsburgh "Pirate City" spring training center as well as nearby training sites for the Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays as well as the Tampa Bay Rays! Internally renowed IMG Sports Academy and the Nathan Benderson Park International Rowing venues are closeby as well! Raymond James Stadium, Tropicana Field and Amalie Arena are homes to each of Tampa Bays' Championship winning professional sports teams and also feature NCAA sports teams from the University of South Florida, The University of Tampa and many other winter visiting teams!
Favorite Annual events include the nearby IndyCar Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and several major offshore boat racing events including: The St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix, Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix and Clearwater Offshore Nationals!
Many other internationally renowned family entertainment destinations are within close reach including: The St. Pete Pier, Busch Gardens/ Adventure Island, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Tampa's Florida Aquarium, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Mote Marine Aquarium and Bishop Museum of Science and Nature just to name a few. An easy day trip to the Orlando theme parks of Disney, Universal and SeaWorld is also a regular favorite activity.
Wake up to morning sunshine, relaxed and ready to enjoy another day in paradise. Savour your morning Keurig beverage and breakfast. Eat-in the large fully equipped kitchen/family great room or eat-out on the luxurious pool deck or patio/boat dock. Immerse yourself in natural beauty, exotic birds, jumping fish, manatees and dolphins, your frequent companions. Take a kayak or canoe ride, fish off the dock or jump in your boat and go! Take a bike ride (2 adult, 1 youth bike available) through the semi rural/ suburban neighborhoods, all the way to the naturally historic Emerson Point Preserve where the Intercoastal Waterway meets the mouth of the Manatee River!
Just bring your suitcase and bathing suit so you can enjoy all the amenities of your vacation home including modern appliances, breezy ceiling fans throughout, separate laundry room, large garage and driveway for parking, with bikes, pool and beach equipment. Outdoor eating/ grilling area adjacent to pool/dock area. Fresh bedding, bath and beach towels provided.
Family health and well being concerns can help be assured with state of the art medical care at Manatee Memorial Hospital or nearby Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital/ Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, in addition to world renowned Moffitt Cancer Center/Shriners/USF Healthcare/VA complex in Tampa.
Distant and international travelers can appreciate the easy access to all the nature and entertainment available througout Florida and the choice of several available International aiports, from closeby Tampa Bay International (TIA), St. Petersburg (PIE), and Sarasota (SRQ), to slightly further Orlando International ( MCO), Southwest Florida International (RSW), Orlando International (MCO) and even Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Miami (MIA), as well as Amtrak. Several destination cruise lines also operate out of nearby Port of Tampa!
Relax, and Enjoy the the luxury and convenience of your family friendly West Central Florida vacation home!
Property manager
Bay State Vacations
Languages
English
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Private pool
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 3.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Jetted bathtub
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Garden
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
- Near the sea
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Wildlife walks 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
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,400 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Vacation home is for personal use only. Any type of business purpose must be disclosed and specifically approved before booking can be "completed".
Parking Notes: Parking is only permitted in driveway, garage and front of house only (up to 4 non-commercial vehicles). RV's are strictly prohibited!
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
About the area
Palmetto, FL
What's nearby
- Bradenton Area Convention Center - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
- Riverwalk - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
- The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
- LECOM Park - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
- IMG Academy - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
Getting around
- Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
- Subway - 7 min drive
- RaceTrac
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Sysco West Coast Florida - Food Distributor & Restaurant Supplies - 7 min drive
- Checkers - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Boat Lover's, Spacious 4/3.5 waterfront saltwater canal home with dock and pool! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Boat Lover's, Spacious 4/3.5 waterfront saltwater canal home with dock and pool! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Boat Lover's, Spacious 4/3.5 waterfront saltwater canal home with dock and pool!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Boat Lover's, Spacious 4/3.5 waterfront saltwater canal home with dock and pool!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Boat Lover's, Spacious 4/3.5 waterfront saltwater canal home with dock and pool! located?
Located in Bay Colony, this vacation home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Felts Audubon Preserve and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site. Terra Ceia Preserve State Park and Palmetto Historical Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Boat Lover's, Spacious 4/3.5 waterfront saltwater canal home with dock and pool! Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Julie G.
Jul 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay
The home is gorgeous! It had every amenity possible. The sea life was so entertaining out back. The location was absolutely perfect. Close to shopping beaches and my family that lives in Florida year round. We would stay again for sure!
Julie G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy P.
Feb 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and relaxing home
Nice property, home essentials provided, toys for grandson to play with, owner brought in a work desk for me to use and they were easily accessible by text or call. Easy drive to either Bradenton or St Petersburg and in a quiet neighborhood. 4 queen beds and a king size bed plus a pull out couch I believe. 4 bedrooms/3.5 baths.
Cindy P.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
John I.
Feb 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Had great communication with owner, the home was very clean, very well stocked. Had everything we could need. Only 1 small problem, couldn’t get the heat/a/c to work properly. 1 bedroom to warm the other on to cool.
John I.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caleb C.
Jul 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
This property was perfect for our family vacation. The location was perfect. The owners are nice and have it set up to feel like home!
Caleb C.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
eleanor t.
May 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual sibling reunion
2 brothers, 1 sister and spouses All retired getting together for annual visit
Home was large and comfortable Very clean, organized Had fully stocked kitchen with new appliances, linens and towels were luxurious, even beach towels were plush!
Furniture and beds very comfortable
Dock for fishing Caught and released loads of catfish !
Pool was clean and comfortable and had a separate bathroom with toilet and sink
If there was anything I would have liked, it would have been a shower in the bathroom with the jacuzzi so each couple could have their own shower
Owners Jim and Susan were very accommodating and generous with their time and recommendations
eleanor t.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dan P.
Jul 12, 2016
An Amazing Wedding
Our family headed to this property as a central point for our travels in the region. We got married on Treasure Island and it was perfect. For the review...First off.. I never write reviews because I prefer reading other people's words. However, because this place has everything you could possibly ever need..seriously she has every kitchen, toiletry, bathroom, amenity you could ever need in this house. In fact, when we buy a house in FL and rent it out we will follow exactly this model. The pictures don't really do this house justice. Its spacious, lots of room for a large family, screened in pool, and fit our family of 7 plus easily. The kids room was perfect, decked out in cool colors with tons of stuffed animals and games.
The property is located on the canal, we fished daily (lots of catfish if you have your bait on the bottom), sink for cleaning the fish on the dock. We loved the Sarasota, Anna Maria Island area and would recommend beach visits to Coquina Beach. We saw stingrays, dolphins and manatees daily.
The owner Susan sent us tons of things on the area, assisted with our wedding and when the fridge went kaput had it fixed that day. Don't hesitate booking this place. All the best, Dan & Jen
Dan P.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay S.
Oct 23, 2015
Very accomodating for our corporate stay
We rented this house for our crew that worked on a landscape installation project in Palmetto, Florida for two months. The guys enjoyed coming back after a grueling day to unwind in this beautiful, relaxing home. They enjoyed the quiet neighborhood, fishing on the canal, the pool and the spacious layout of the house. The owners were extremely accommodating, very pleasant and easy to work with on every detail of our stay. If we ever work in this area again, we will definitely try to stay here. We highly recommend this rental property for both a corporate or personal refuge.
Lindsay S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ken M.
Jun 11, 2015
This house is perfect for large families!!
I normally don't consider houses that are pet friendly because of allergies in our family. This house seemed so perfect, and after I spoke to Susan I decided to give it a try. She did extra vacuuming, and to my sons delight there were no allergy issues!! We loved the house and there was something for everyone. The house has everything you could possibly need! We used the fishing poles a lot. My kids favs were the canal and the pool. Susan was very gracious in answering my many questions and checked in on us to make sure we didn't need anything. I highly recommend this house!
Ken M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Luci S., Midwest
Sep 5, 2014
Home away from Home!
We have rented several vacation homes but none as comfortable as this one. This was such a relaxing place to be and we hated to leave. The property was immaculate - well maintained and beautifully landscaped. There were many wonderful personal touches including a little good-bye gift from the owner for myself and my two adult daughters. There were eight of us, my husband, myself, our three adult children and their significant others, and our aged poodle. We all were so comfortable. There were plenty of towels, seating, beds, bathrooms, and the pool. There were also bicycles, fishing equipment, and anything you would need at the beach. A fenced in yard that was also fenced from the dock which kept our little poodle away from the water but he could still watch the mullet jump in the water. It was also close to shopping and attractions. I would recommend this property to anyone needing to relax and a true break from the hustle and bustle of the tourist traps. Would rent this place over and over again. Publix and Walmart are close by, also many great restaurants, and also the Premier Outlets, The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is a short drive away and beaches are close by. Truly a home away from home.
Luci S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Amy W., Ohio
Feb 15, 2014
A Wonderful Family Gathering Place
The owner is so friendly and accommodating. She even left little surprises around the home for the children. It was hard to want to leave the house during the day because it was so relaxing and so easy to entertain everyone. A canoe, a kayak, bikes, a pool, toys for the kids, a tree house and a lot of nice rooms to read and socialize with the group. The location was great for visiting our family, but we also found it close to two of our favorite places to visit, DeSoto Beach and Emerson Point. We highly recommend families stay here. It is spacious, clean and very inviting.
Amy W.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
denise
Feb 5, 2014
Perfect family vacation spot
We have stayed in vacation homes from Hawaii to Bar Harbor to Sorrento, Italy and this was without a doubt the most welcoming home we have been in. The property was impeccable yet comfortable and inviting. The house was spacious and their was plenty of room for 5 adults, 3 kids and the dog. We came for a family Christmas vacation and Susan put up a tree for us to decorate and left little touches of Christmas all over the place. There were games for kids aged 1 to 101. The location was perfect on a cul de sac in a quiet family neighborhood situated right on one of the canals leading to the Bay. We all agreed this is a vacation home we would return to.
denise
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sep 6, 2013
D & J
We stayed for two and a half weeks and thoroughly enjoyed our time. The home was clean and was the 'best stocked' home we have ever rented. The location was ideal, with short drives to Anna Marie Island, Bradenton Beach, Longboat key as well as Sarasota, St. Pete, etc. The house can handle a large family. The owners were accommodating, very easy to deal with. Restaurants: River House & Kostas in Palmetto, The Waterfront on Anna Marie Isl. were great along with many others. We enjoyed the pool and lanai that had a lot of lounge chairs, pool toys, etc. A manatee was seen in the canal almost daily and you can fish off the dock. This home is on our recommended list.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jun 20, 2013
Palmetto Vacation
WOW, this place is large! The lawn was beautifully maintained. There were sitting areas everywhere. There were 5 sofas arranged for entertaining in the living area. I loved the open floor plan. The game table was a source of entertainment for our older grandchildren. The kitchen was stocked with all of the bells and whistles for cooking for a crowd. Lots of table and chairs for dining. We celebrated with our daughter and her 3 small children from MS. Our son lives in Palmetto and their family of 6 joined us for meals. We never felt crowded and never were short of chairs etc. The family area overlooks the pool and the canal and dock. It was so relaxing, it felt like a vacation! The bedroom with 3 single beds was huge and so beautifully decorated with a large closet with lots of toys etc to entertain the 3 children. This room would also work well for 3 adults! The children all loved the outside tree house with swings and slide. The master bedroom was huge with a huge walk-in closet. We were able to store all of our luggage out of our way with lots of storage room left! The pool was wonderful with more setting than we needed, nice table and chairs and a bathroom right there! We had fun fishing off of the dock with poles furnished as well as canoeing and the kayak for two. We never found time for the bicycles. The whole house was beautifully decorated and again I must say huge! It was nice to park in the garage and to have a opener to take when we shopped. We celebrated our grand daughter's high school graduation, our grandson's 20th birthday and my husband's 70th birthday. Susan young is great to work with! I would stay there again!!
Carol from TN
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mar 24, 2013
Easey Access
We spent the month traveling between Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Bradenton & Anna Marie Isand using this rental as home base & it was extremely convenient!! The owner, who was easy to do business with, supplied everything from linens, paper supplies, cleaning supplies, stationary supplies,seamstress supplies,first aid suppllies, easy to access WIFI, maps & brochures of local interests. Located on a canal, you could even try fishing - we did! My 3 year old grandson thoroughly enjoyed the 'toy closet' and outdoor gym set when we were home. I found a baby product rental agency in Sarasota,that delivers, for a small charge, for our 5 month old grandson's baby needs. . .even set up & dismantled the crib. The game table, board games, puzzles and cards were also well used by family and friends. Our medium to large dog enjoyed the neighbors pets and had no problem feeling protective of the rental property. We would recommend this home to our friends traveling in the area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
tammy r.
Nov 16, 2012
Excellent location
We just returned from our stay at this home and we were very pleased with it's location. The house was quite spacious and very well appointed with all the comforts of home and more. The home owner Susan was amazing to deal with and definitely goes the extra "mile" to assure your stay is perfect. We highly recommend this home and look forward to returning soon.
Terry
tammy r.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
May 13, 2012
Great place to stay !
I am happy my wife found this beautiful home to stay in while we visited Florida. We have stayed in many VRBO homes in the past few years from Hawaii to Florida and I can honestly say this was the best we've seen. The home has everything a family needs and met our every need. Susan was very accomadating through-out our stay. We had family members come in from a few northern states and they were very impressed with the house, the pool and the dock. Our nephews and neices that lived locally loved the swingset and tree house in the back. The house has a great layout and is close to everything in the area. We will definitely stay here again !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Edward H.
Mar 28, 2012
Wonderful House!
We rented this home for four weeks and could not have been happier. The home was extremely well equipped with everything you could ask for. The home owners provided us with literature a month before our arrival on interesting things to see and do. Susan and her husband were very helpful. We particularly enjoyed having the fenced in yard for our small dog. The neighbors were also extremely friendly and helpful. There was also great fishing right off of the dock in the backyard. We would not hesitate to return to this home.
Edward H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Oct 9, 2011
WOW! Super House, Super Comfort, Super Location!!
My husband and I have stayed in this wonderful house several times over the past year in order to attend to nearby family-related needs. We are so glad that we found this great property. It provided a super respite for us after rather stressful days!
This home is huge -- it has four bedrooms and can easily sleep 8. There were only the two of us, and we loved having all of the space. The design of the home is open and airy. If you are in the kitchen or den area, you have a terrific view of the water and canal. There are several TVs in the home, with a huge one in the den/living area with tons of channels -- perfect for couch potatoes like us. However, if you aren't a couch potato, you have a lovely enclosed swimming pool to use, and you also can dock your boat -- or bring your fishing rods (or use the ones the owners have thoughtfully provided) to catch some fish.
The furnishings in the home are just right for a Florida location, and everything is very comfortable. The house is extremely clean and well maintained.
Palmetto is a small town in a great location. You can easily get to points of interest in Sarasota, Bradenton, or take a quick ride across the bay to go to Tampa and St. Petersburg. If you are into touring and shopping, this location is right in the middle of everything! (The VRBO review tips recommend listing activities, attractions, and restaurants nearby. There are SO many excellent ones of each in the area that they would take up this entire review if I listed them!)
We honestly cannot think of one negative thing to say about this "home away from home." The house is great, the neighborhood is lovely, the location is super, and the owners are more than accommodating -- very thoughtful and solicitous of their guests' needs.
You won't go wrong if you choose this home for your work-related or vacation stay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Michael J.
Jun 3, 2011
Highly recommended for vacationers
The property was excellent in every respect. Large airy rooms with a beautiful view of the canal and boating activity. The swimming pool was very nice, lots of pool furniture, a BBQ, canoe, kayak, pool toys, everything clean and well maintained. The owners were terrific, responsive to our arrangements prior to arrival, and solicitous of our comfort during our stay. We would recommend this rental to any group of family or friends who might be looking for Florida ambiance with proximity to shopping, services, and entertainment.
Michael J.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
May 4, 2011
Home away from home
We went back and forth on the idea of renting a home vs. staying at a hotel, but we decided to rent this home and we are so glad we did. The amenities this house includes weren't even listed, as there are too many to list! We truly felt like this was our home away from home, as it had everything and more we ever needed, and even things we didn't think we would need, and ended up using anyway! The convenience of being in a home far outweighs the little extra money it costs to stay in a home! The owners mailed us maps and brochures weeks before our arrival, met us at the home at check in, and were easily accesible whenever we had questions. Owners were incedibly easy to get along with, and we truly felt at home in their home! We can't wait to come back and stay in this home again! A fun time was had by all, and many memories made in this home! Thank you so much!