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Weekends are best spent at the Beach!

Vacation home near John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Bradenton

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Exterior detail
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a gray sofa, a wicker chair, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.
An outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, cushioned seating, and potted plants.
A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a dining area with two chairs, a television mounted above a fireplace, and a round coffee table with a basket and remote control.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4380 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bradenton

Bayshore Gardens stay.Your stay at this Bayshore Gardens vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of State College of Florida and Powel Crosley Estate. University of South Florida Sarasota and Sarasota International Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Mall at University Town Center - 22 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 23 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Lido Beach - 24 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chick Fil A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬14 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.

Weekends are best spent at the Beach!

This adorable cottage is perfect for those looking to stay in a tiny house! This 1 bedroom, 1 bath home is located within 5 miles of the SRQ Airport and 10 miles to the white, sandy Gulf beaches.
For those who are looking to stay in a private home that is about the size of a hotel suite, this cottage is for you. Why stay in a hotel surrounded by many other guests, when you can stay in this adorable home?

The features of this tiny house are mighty! The living room features a Queen size sleeper sofa, 50" Smart TV, cable and Wi-Fi Access, a computer desk and chair. The dining area features a small table and 2 chairs...perfect for morning breakfast. The full size kitchen is complete with a range, full size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and toaster. Glasses, dishware, bakeware and silverware are all on-site. The bedroom features a Queen Size bed, dresser, nightstand, closet and 42" Smart TV equipped with ROKU. The bathroom has a stand-up shower and linens and towels are provided. To round out this adorable Florida cottage, there is a shaded patio with a charcoal grill out back. Need to wash your clothes, don't worry, there is an on-site washer & dryer. Between the Queen Size bed in the Bedroom and the Queen Size Sleeper Sofa, this cottage offers sleeping for 4!

The Tiny Florida Retreat is located in Bradenton which is just North of Sarasota and South of Tampa. Area attractions include the Gulf Beaches, Selby Gardens, the Ringling Museum, IMG Academy, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the South Florida Museum.

For those of you who like to shop, the UTC Mall is located only 10 miles away. Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's and Dillard's are the anchor stores...while the Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52 and Brio are the main restaurants. There are many more shops and dining opportunities in the area. For those who love the Outlet Malls, the Ellenton Outlet Mall is approximately 20 minutes away.

For the sport enthusiasts, Bradenton is the Spring Training home to the Pittsburg Pirates and Sarasota is the Spring Training home the Baltimore Oriels. Both stadiums are only minutes away.

This adorable cottage is perfect for those looking to vacation in sunny Florida...those who may be taking advantage of offerings at IMG...or for those who come down for the entire season to enjoy the glorious weather.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 380 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Vacation Agreement much be signed electronically within 24 hours of Reservation or Reservation will not be honored.
Minimum age for Guest executing the Vacation Agreement is 26 years old.
Property has 'Blink" Exterior Only Audio & Video Surveillance on Exterior

Pets

  • No pets 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 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 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, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Weekends are best spent at the Beach! to the airport?

This vacation home is 3.9 mi (7-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Weekends are best spent at the Beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Weekends are best spent at the Beach! to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.6 mi (26-min drive) from Lido Beach and 12.7 mi (22-min drive) from Siesta Key Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Weekends are best spent at the Beach! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Weekends are best spent at the Beach!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Weekends are best spent at the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Weekends are best spent at the Beach!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Weekends are best spent at the Beach! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Weekends are best spent at the Beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Weekends are best spent at the Beach! to downtown Bradenton?

This vacation home is 5.6 mi away from Bradenton.

Weekends are best spent at the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was quick to answer questions. Very convenient to where everything was.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient to so many spots!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage! The host thought of everything for this beautiful rental. She's wonderful to communicate with and has made the cottage so welcoming, clean and charming. I love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles k.

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

Great place to stay

Very nice little place to stay at very convenient to everything highly recomend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My trip was for spring training and photography of wildlife. The house was as described and had all the kitchen stuff needed for the couple of meals I made while there. There was a Publix and I believe a Winn-Dixie near by as well as a sports bar just around the corner that had large portions. Communication with the host was very quick and she answered all questions in a timely manor.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed everything. The tiny house was spotless good location to all beaches and Sarasota and Anna Marie Island. Our host got back to us immediately and was very helpful. We would differently come back.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pam is a great host and took good care of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great neighborhood, friendly neighbors. Loved the carport all the stores were super close to me. Close to my job, felt like I was rught at home!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

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

Weeklong visit

The Cottage is a nice place to stay when spending time in Sarasota. Convenient and easy access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa F.

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

Enjoyed stay

Clean and comfortable. Cute little place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne K.

Perfect little cottage!

The cottage was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Great little house!

Perfect for my husband and i for spring training. Had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim S.

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

Cottage

cute little cottage, enjoyed my stay!!
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

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

Great Stay!

The cottage worked perfectly for the three of us. It was clean, had all the amenities we needed, and was a good location for the things we wanted to do. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanda S.

Enjoyed our vacation

Had a great time at the cottage. Cute little house with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was clean and comfortable. It took us about 40 minutes to drive to the beach, traffic was heavy almost every time we went. Beaches were very nice, but very crowded. We usually spend time on the Outer Banks at Hatteras NS. It is considerably less crowded than Florida. We were not prepared for the amount of traffic that we encountered. Everywhere. We may return to the area, but will stay closer to the beach. This is no fault of the property or the owner, just the amount of traffic we ran into in Bradenton.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

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

Adorable Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The cottage is close to attractions in Bradenton and Sarasota. Our host Pam made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

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

Amazing

This was our second time staying here and we love it! It’s so clean and has anything and everything that you need and the neighborhood is really quite 10/10!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

This Little Cottage Big Charm

Just needed a place to lay our heads after fun filled days. This little cottage gave us that with charm and the coziness of a home, not sterility of hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

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

Bradenton in November

As advertised! Pam was super responsive and her cottage met all our needs during the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garth G.

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

Several days in Bradenton, FL

The “Tiny Florida Cottage” was clean, comfortable and accurately described. The location was convenient to several beaches and many restaurants. Communication with the host was excellent and check-in/check-out was easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Perfect cozy little cottage

The property was beautiful and had everything we needed for a weeks stay. It was clean, comfortable and cozy. The private porch in the back was beautiful and a nice place to cool down after a day at the beach. We loved every minute of our stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie K.

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

Our 4/2024 FL visit

We really enjoyed our stay here. I really love it when you see a rental online and in person the rental is exactly how it looks in the pictures. The house was cozy and absolutely perfect for our stay for the two of us. This rental has everything you need for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry W.

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

Cottage

Small but ver clean and had everything you could possibly need. We enjoyed our time ther. It was very convenient to Lakewood Ranch where my granddaughter played soccer. I wood stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven Y.

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

Vacation

It was very nice!! Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

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