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Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you!

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Bradenton

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101960 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, Manatee Village Historical Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, LECOM Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, IMG Academy
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bradenton

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Bradenton vacation home, you'll find Manatee Village Historical Park and Riverwalk. Manatee Memorial Hospital and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Manatee Village Historical Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • LECOM Park - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • IMG Academy - 19 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch - 20 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Siesta Key Beach - 42 min drive - 21.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Edelweiss - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riviera Dunes Dockside - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Three Keys Brewery - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you!

Manatee River home with dock for fishing/boating and ready access to open water of Tampa Bay and Gulf plus awesome yard for kids with 14 x 30 heated pool. Minutes drive to Bradenton downtown pier, Riverwalk and Gulf Island Ferry that provides a traffic free commute to Anna Maria Island beaches. Also within reasonable driving distance to St. Pete, Clearwater, Lido Key and Siesta Key beaches. Quiet residential area with no traffic, condos or hotel to compete with and salt air breezes and placid waterfront views that will lower your stress level and make you smile!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,960 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pet fee is $75 per dog per stay with pre approval required

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you! to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.4 mi (16-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you! to the beach?

This vacation home is 14.6 mi (27-min drive) from Anna Maria Beach and 15.8 mi (46-min drive) from Lido Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you! have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you! to downtown Bradenton?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Bradenton.

Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very comfortable property for my employees and allowed them to also have an enjoyable time on their days off. Thank you!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was excellent and check in very easy. Very safe and relaxing area- close to beaches also. Inground pool was a huge plus also
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

mike r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

Location was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MY N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! Watch dolphins from couch daily. Brent was extremely attentive. House is very clean. The best value that I have ever gotten on VRBO
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

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

Perfect

Everything we needed and some, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria H.

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

Close to the beach

Close to the beach and stores
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had no pets. Dishwasher is very noisy. Found candy wrappers in couch cushions. Could use updating but understand there was a hurricane last year. Bikes weren't ready to be used. Should have been. Owner came and got them ready after being notified. Very roomy. Deceiving from the outside. Overall pleasant stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Vacation

all was good. Only had a problem with some bees and some of the girls got stung
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Much needed vacay

This was the perfect spot for spring break. Out of the busyness but still close enough to everything. You do have to plan your outings with extra time due to the crazy Florida traffic. It was so nice having a pool in the back yard and the dock across the street for nightly sunsets. Communication was top notch.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley H.

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

Spring Break vacation

Overall great location for all things we wanted to do. Took daily trips to AMI which is about 30 depending on traffic. Kids loved fishing off the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA H.

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

Easy to Enjoy!

This is the 3rd year that we have stayed here, and we enjoy it more each year! Great location near Riverwalk, restaurants and downtown, but tucked in a quiet neighborhood looking out onto the scenic Manetee River. Private and well maintained pool in the backyard is an added bonus. Everything about the property is so easy to enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

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

Great spot on Manatee River

While we had to cut our trip short by nearly a month our time spent there was enjoyable. Any issues we had were quickly resolved by Brent & his wife. The sunsets were spectacular nearly every evening from the front of the house!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA H.

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

Family Time

Peaceful, restful and easy to enjoy! This is our 2nd time staying at this property. Enjoyed the beautiful water views & sunsets out front and the private pool in the back yard. Totally enjoyed the newly installed waterview bedroom!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

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

Amazing location

Right on the river and an easy drive to St Pete, Tampa, and a bunch of islands and keys. Bradenton also has an adorable river walk, downtown, and arts district just a short bike ride from the house. House has a great layout, heated pool, and everything you’d need to feel comfortable. Enjoyed our time tremendously and would definitely come back! Brent was also incredibly helpful.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody M.

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

Great vacation house

Great place to stay at! The host, Brent, was awesome with communication and very quick at responding! Everything was just perfect! We had a few issues in the house and when we texted Brent he texted back right away and fixed the issues. The neighborhood is very quiet and relaxing. The outdoor pool area was great. There’s a few things that could be fixed but other then that it was a perfect stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Family Spring Break

We’ve been traveling to Florida for Spring Break since 2014. This place was one of our favorite houses we’ve rented. We didn’t want to leave. We loved the quiet neighborhood, pool and dock. We spent hours on the dock looking for dolphins, manatee and stingray. Also, the beds are super comfy! Hope we make it back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine T.

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

Sunset Therapy

We were long time Bradenton residents but moved away a couple years ago. We came back to visit friends and family. The yard was fenced in and perfect for our two dogs. The house was clean and very comfortable and well stocked! We fished on the dock across the street, we watched beautiful sunsets, grilled and swam in the pool! We were very close to shopping and restaurant and made it out to Anna Maria and Longboat key pretty quickly! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

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

June 2025

Waking up every morning and seeing the Manatee River out the large kitchen window while I drank my coffee is definitely the thing I will miss the most. I rented the home from June 4- July 2. I have grown up visiting Bradenton and the surrounding areas since the 1980s. We were able to drive everywhere we wanted to go within 25 minutes with many of our favorite places within 5 minutes. The four large rooms, each with a king bed, was great for our group. The property owner was very easy to reach and any minor issues were immediately addressed. We had the best time. We saw dolphins, manatees, fish, and many birds from the dock and looking out the kitchen window. Sunrises and sunsets were amazing. The house had everything we needed and everything was in working order.
Sunset from the dock
Sunset
Sunrise from the street directly in front of the house
Sunset
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Great house!!! If You’re Bringing A Boat Read This

We enjoyed every minute of our stay at Sunset Therapy. We have stayed in Bradenton before and wanted the same area. Brent was kind and attentive to our questions and needs. The pool is phenomenal, the kitchen is nicely stocked, having the bikes, and lots of linens made life easy. The view are amazing and the neighborhood is great. Two tips: First- it’s a regular coffee maker no individual pods. Second - if you’re bringing a boat just know that it is about an 45 min to an hour ride (we have a Key West Center Console with a 250 engine) to get to the “turquoise water” and sand bars if you’re wanting to hang out there. So to get to Greer Island and Jew Fish Key expect a longer ride. If you wanna fish and be on the river this place is perfect! We were not unhappy with anything it’s just good information to have so you are prepared. Also, you should definitely go eat at Woody’s River Roo! We went 3 times. LOL. Thank you for a great time Brent!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
While we ultimately made the best of our week there it was a bit of a struggle to get there. The photos presented to the potential renter need to be updated. They are very misleading. The back deck is not all concrete as shown in the picture it’s half concrete and half plastic decking with hundreds of exposed screw heads. (Rough on the feet). There is a home being built on the outside of the backyard fence. You can literally touch the home from the pool deck, there is no privacy as assumed by the current photos. The pool was dirty upon arrival and eventually turned green while we were staying there. The owner did have the pool cleaned while we were there after we reached out. There was a nest of bees located under the ramp to the shed which made enjoying the backyard less than enjoyable. (We addressed this ourselves while there). There is no privacy to the master bathroom located in the master bedroom. While it’s a gorgeous bathroom that has been beautifully updated I found it off putting that I could observe my spouse using the toilet while simply sitting in the bed. There was no option to shut a bathroom door for privacy. Had we known a little more about this space this may not have been the home for us this vacation. The owner did reach out after we left and thanked us for laundering all the linens before we left, as well as offered us a 100 refund for the inconvenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great family getaway.

The house was in a great location, close to beaches and Tampa. Great fishing off the private dock across the street. We had a problem with a bathroom, owner responded quickly to fix the situation. Kids loved having a private pool for a before bed swim.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

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

Great Home! Great Hosts! Amazing location!!!

Had a great stay! Had a minor connectivity issue with the internet due to Hurricane Ian, and the hosts got it fixed immediately! I would definitely stay in one of their properties again, and would recommend it to anyone traveling to this area!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia D.

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

Great getaway!

You’ll miss these sunsets when you leave! What a great location and convenient to get to restaurants and shopping! Really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mechelle H.

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

Family Fun

Brent was amazing to work with. The house fit our family perfectly. The location was convenient to AMI, Siesta Keys and all of the nearby beaches. My family enjoyed having both the pool and fishing from the dock.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

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

Road trip to Florida

This was the best vacation I and my family have experienced. The house and property is beautiful.l, made us forget the 28 hour ride most in heavy traffic as soon as we pulled up. The view of the river and the in side the house was immaculate. Extremely quiet and so relaxing. Recommend for any family. Only 30 minutes to Anna Maria Island and 50 minutes to Tampa. Pool was a plus. All my family can say is it’s all over and we’ll never forget it. Also Brent was a perfect host.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022