Title: Fishful Thinking - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Fishful Thinking Cottage with a marina, 5-minute walk to Bradenton Beach ## Photo gallery for Fishful Thinking ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher - Fishful Thinking (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50730000/50727700/50727684/44a25ccb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage, Multiple Beds, Private Pool, Pool View - Fishful Thinking (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50730000/50727700/50727684/afb3d067.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, Multiple Beds, Private Pool, Pool View | Living room - Fishful Thinking (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50730000/50727700/50727684/bbabcc56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Fishful Thinking (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50730000/50727700/50727684/559e9f15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, Multiple Beds, Private Pool, Pool View | Private kitchen - Fishful Thinking (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50730000/50727700/50727684/7fa529ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Bradenton Beach, Fishful Thinking provides an adjacent golf course, a marina, and a grocery/convenience store. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. 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[Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Holmes-Beach.dx55128) [View more Cottages in Holmes Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Holmes-Beach-Cottages.d55128-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.51346%2C-82.71858&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GB92HtrlC8pe9maxG2DXzVlKbls=) 308 65th St, B, Holmes Beach, FL, 34217 ### What's nearby - ![Sarasota, florida, bradenton beach, Shutterstock ID 1052846027, Purchase Order: Wave 0 First Batch, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Hotels.com / BEX, Other: Mixed Budget](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621565259960/4bf2b734-4aa3-4dfe-b672-837a32a859e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bradenton Beach 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![Anna Maria Beach is beautiful. It's one of several beaches on Anna Maria Island and doesn't have any facilities, so it's less visited.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/74028/f8a55dee-d0af-4c64-9fd9-1dc9ef841ead.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Palmetto Avenue Beach 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - ![Sarasota_ManateePublicBeach_6296224-6](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296224/18840710-bafd-43ff-9c44-e17ae20fcfbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Manatee Public Beach 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - Island Gallery West 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Holmes Beach Beaches 19 min walk \- 1.6 km ### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - The Ugly Grouper 10 min walk - Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe 4 min drive - The Sandbar Restaurant 4 min drive - The Waterfront Restaurant 6 min drive - Skinny's Place 4 min drive ## About this property ### Fishful Thinking Upscale cottage near Bradenton Beach An adjacent golf course, a marina, and a grocery/convenience store are just a few of the amenities provided at Fishful Thinking. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms at Fishful Thinking have amenities such as free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Kitchens with refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves - TVs with cable channels - Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103220000/103218400/103218308/f39a38c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sailfish Bungalow. Perfect for your family vacation! 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Fishful Thinking Cottage Fishful Thinking Holmes Beach Fishful Thinking Cottage Holmes Beach ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Fishful Thinking have a pool? ### Is Fishful Thinking pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Fishful Thinking? ### What time is check-out at Fishful Thinking? ### Where is Fishful Thinking located? ## Have a question? 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