See all properties
Entire home

Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.

Marina
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Interior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View in a map
Cortez, FL
  • Cortez Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Coquina Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Cortez

Heart of Cortez.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Blue Water Explorers and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez. H2O Watersportz and Anna Maria Sound are also within half a mile (1 km).
View more Vacation Homes in CortezOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach Marina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cortez Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Coquina Baywalk - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tide Tables - ‬7 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.

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.

Similar properties

Beach

The "Grouper"

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 35 reviews
$190 nightly
The price is $212
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
The "Grouper"

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 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. 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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Private retreat minutes to the beach!

Frequently asked questions

How close is Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.5 mi (21-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.9 mi (23-min drive) from Lido Beach and 2.6 mi (6-min drive) from Coquina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. to downtown Cortez?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Cortez.

Reviews

Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This little place is amazing. It’s located in a dead end street, close to Cortez Bridge, so it’s close to everything. Amazingly clean, tidy, it even smelled new. Has very good A/C. Many amenities included, more and better than your regular hotel room. Listing is very accurate and communication with the seller is great. Definitely on my return list and will recommend it to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talesha R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we wanted!

Great little property and perfect for 2 people! We really appreciated the beach towels, chairs, tote and cooler that were available to use, which we did every day! The location was great, just over the bridge from AMI and on a quiet street. We were in walking distance to some AMAZING little restaurants just across the street on the fishing pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Only issue is we did see a cockroach in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Right

Every detail is thought of, just time to relax and enjoy the area. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Short Stay

We wanted a couple nights in Crotez prior to a longer stay on the island. We wanted to be able to walk to restaurants in Cortez and have the ability to go over to Bridge Street and the beach. This was perfect! We have already talked about coming back for a longer stay. The beverages and popcorn was a fun little treat. The unit had everything you would need for a stay and was so clean and quiet. We enjoyed sitting outside and having coffee in the morning. Perfect quiet little place for a couple. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cortez

Great place to stay. Perfect for 2 people. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

lovely little launching spot

This was truly the perfect spot for exploring Cortez and Anna Maria Island. Beautiful beaches and lots of options for dining within walking distance. The accommodations were quiet, cozy, and clean. I can’t wait to return for another visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and clean

Very nice and clean place. Perfect for a couple. Nice outside private sitting area. Close to bridge and island. Had fun walking biking over bridge Driving easy too
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazingly convenient & relaxing!

Everything was amazing! The whole process was smooth! They were excellent hosts! This property was immaculately clean & it was in the perfect location to all of the beautiful sites… We are very happy & grateful…
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Very cozy little place to stay for the weekend with good access to Annamarie Island
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf Getaway

This cozy spot filled all of our needs & we look forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area, cute coffee shop close by easy parking. Tried to get ahold of owner for beeping smoke alarm and they didnt answer also kept hearing birds or something crawling on roof and dog barking other then that cute place for short stay. Clean, stocked and nicely located.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you

Perfect for weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Loved this little hidden Gem...Stayed 5 nights and loves it. So convent to everything never took our car out of the drive. The Trolley is just over the bridge, great food and drinks up and down the island. Will be back for sure.. Oh yes and super clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Clair J K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken h., CLEVELAND

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting Parents

Property was as usual, 2nd year in a row staying. Clean and walking distance to where my parents are staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

terrie o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

The apartment is adorable, clean and is very conveniently located. I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

PENNIE T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane and Craig E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quivk 2 day stay

Efficiency room with a private entrance within s private house. Perfect for a quick layover
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

Very well stocked, remodled like NEW, studio apartment with all amenities. Quiet neighborhood on dead end street with convenient parking. Bed was comfortable and AC worked great. Location was close to restaurants, AMI/Longboat Key and Bradenton. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean Quiet and great location

All good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so cozy and nice and very good price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024