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Waterfront Oasis! Heated Pool, 2 Docks & Boat Lift

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Palmetto

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A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a decorative backsplash.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a view of a body of water with palm trees.
An outdoor patio with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the water.
A bunk bed with a patterned bedspread, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A dining area with a table set for four, chairs, a potted plant, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101440 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Palmetto, FL
  • Place, Manatee County Agricultural Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Palmetto Historical Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, IMG Academy
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Palmetto

Oceanside stay.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Palmetto vacation home, you'll find Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park. Emerson Point Preserve and Bradenton Area Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Manatee County Agricultural Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Palmetto Historical Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • LECOM Park - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • IMG Academy - 20 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch - 27 min drive - 21.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tenth street Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪VFW Post 2488 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger And Pancake House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hideko Sushi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Popi's Place Too - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Oasis! Heated Pool, 2 Docks & Boat Lift

Be amazed by stunning water views when you stay at 'Sailor's Retreat,' a 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental in Palmetto, Florida. Take a kayak for a spin on the Manatee River, directly from the home’s boat dock, or dip in the private pool. Later, prepare a meal in the spacious dream kitchen. This home also features 2 outdoor dining areas, 4 flat-screen TVs, and a charming children’s bedroom. Going out? Cast a line at a nearby fishing charter, hit the beach, or visit a museum!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Family Friendly | Stunning Water Views | Large Kitchen | Near Fishing Charters | 3 Mi to The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature | Fishing/Boat Trips May Be Available Upon Request

Bedroom Suite: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 3 Twin Bunk Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private outdoor pool (depth 3’-6.5’), boat dock w/ boat slip (3 boats), kayaks, paddle boards, life jackets, 2 outdoor dining areas w/ umbrellas, charcoal grill, large backyard, patio, lounge furniture
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, piano, stereo, DVD player, movies, ceiling fans, walk-in closet, board games, books
KITCHEN: 2 wall ovens, stove, refrigerator, 2 microwaves, 2 dishwashers, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, spacious counters, 2 breakfast bars, wine cooler, spices, coffee maker, toaster, Crockpot, blender, ice maker, water filter, high chair
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central air conditioning/heat, towels/linens, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board, hangers, hair dryers, trash bags/paper towels, keyless entry
FAQ: 1 step to enter, single-story home, grab rails in bathrooms
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles max), boat parking allowed on-site, no parking on grass, no garage access

-- THE LOCATION --

NEARBY FISHING: Owner's Fishing Charter (on-site), Captain Rachel (0.7 miles), Florida Fishing Charters (2 miles), Green Bridge Fishing Pier (4 miles), Tailing Tales Fishing Charter (7 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Palmetto Historical Park (2 miles), Emerson Point Preserve (3 miles), DeSoto National Memorial Park (9 miles), Terra Ceia Preserve State Park (9 miles), Palma Sola Botanical Park (10 miles), Myakka River State Park (34 miles)
THINGS TO SEE: Manatee County Agricultural Museum (2 miles), The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (3 miles), Riverwalk (3 miles), The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (12 miles), Sarasota Jungle Gardens (13 miles), Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (19 miles), Point of Rocks (23 miles)
BEACHES: Anna Maria Public Beach (12 miles), Manatee Public Beach (12 miles), Cortez Beach (14 miles), Coquina Beach (15 miles), Longboat Key (18 miles), Siesta Key (22 miles)
AIRPORT: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (14 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires 1 step to enter
- NOTE: Activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, etc., are done at the guest's risk
- NOTE: If guests are interested in booking a fishing or boating trip, please reach out to the Guest Contact prior to arrival
- NOTE: The property offers a charcoal grill only

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,440 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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 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 and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

489044

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront Oasis! Heated Pool, 2 Docks & Boat Lift to the airport?

This vacation home is 12 mi (21-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront Oasis! Heated Pool, 2 Docks & Boat Lift have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront Oasis! Heated Pool, 2 Docks & Boat Lift to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.5 mi (26-min drive) from Bradenton Beach and 15.1 mi (26-min drive) from Coquina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront Oasis! Heated Pool, 2 Docks & Boat Lift offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront Oasis! Heated Pool, 2 Docks & Boat Lift?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Oasis! Heated Pool, 2 Docks & Boat Lift?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront Oasis! Heated Pool, 2 Docks & Boat Lift?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront Oasis! Heated Pool, 2 Docks & Boat Lift have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Waterfront Oasis! Heated Pool, 2 Docks & Boat Lift have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront Oasis! Heated Pool, 2 Docks & Boat Lift to downtown Palmetto?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Palmetto.

Waterfront Oasis! Heated Pool, 2 Docks & Boat Lift Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great view,clean house. Fun place
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenny E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need in one spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carley

Stunning

This house is absolutely perfect for a family to rent. The view is gorgeous. The pool is beautiful. The house is very comfortable and clean and the neighborhood is so nice and quiet. The host is gracious and considerate and very attentive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed on two different occasions and plan to keep going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and welcoming.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kayla P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
RUN! Cockroaches! Still waiting on the rest of my money!!! Not ideal after traveling for hours and then needing to book a second home before even getting my money back! BEWARE!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Douglas S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Much of the property was in minor disrepair or simply old, there was a small bug infestation in one of the sinks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great property!

House is a great stay for a FL vacation. Kitchen is amazing, and plenty of toys for the pool or having fun on the Manatee River
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Floruda beauty

Beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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

Awesome experience on the manatee river

We had an awesome family trip. The property was awesome, and the location was exactly what we were hoping for.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterfront with great views, enjoyed fishing from dock with family and nice pool. Family really enjoyed this vacation! Nice location near beaches and entertainment. Double everything in the kitchen with two sinks, two dishwashers and double oven.. more than you need. Check in was easy and Host was very responsive. Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Location is great! Pool is fab! Plenty of towels for showers and pool for 4 adults, for 7 days.Some issues we experienced were lack of house supplies for requested clean up before check out. No dishwasher pods, no laundry soap. Ice maker in fridge wasn't working. Sink and shower drainage in master bedroom poor. Plastic shower curtain in hallway bathroom was full of mold, we had to run out and buy a new one.Like other guests mentioned in guest book, we found multiple baby "German roaches" (as identified in Google Lens)in kitchen sinks every morning. Advice to owner; a little TLC inside house and better housekeeping would earn greater star rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christin S.

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

Great location

Saw some dolphins great kayaking and paddle boarding too!Would have given 5 stars but pool heater didnt work, barely used the pool due to that part.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie

House was amazing!

The house was everything we needed and more. The location is great, only 45 min-hour from every direction we were wanting to visit. the beds was very comfortable. The kitchen is very well stocked with all dishes you would need; you do need to supply your own seasonings and such. We would definitely stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and a great location! New boat lift was a pleasant surprise as we brought our boat to spend the weekend on the water. Home is fully stocked with everything you need. The pool is great to enjoy with stunning views of the bay. Check in and check out was simple. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johna R.

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

Pleasant time in Palmetto.

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this location. The view was pretty. The swimming pool was very enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elyse L.

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

Best place we have stayed at!

Plenty of room for the 8 of us. The backyard view was beautiful and we got to see dolphins! The pool was amazing and everyone in the family enjoyed it. Definitely would be a place we would go back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

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

Perfect waterfront property!

Perfect waterfront property with endless activities to enjoy the water. The pool was refreshing and the views of the water are amazing, definitely recommended for all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristal K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful. However there were a couple broken lounge chairs and one of the kayaks was missing a paddle so only 2 kayaks could be used.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and beautiful! We enjoyed time by the pool, fishing and the fire pit. Only cons were no kitchen bags in trash cans, had to supply our own, pool was only heated the first night, fishing poles were broken so we bought new ones and left them behind so others could enjoy them! Dishwasher by sink did not work, but the washer and drier were top notch (not visually but mechanically) All and all the trip was amazing and we would 100% stay again. The pool lights at night and dolphin/manatee watching by morning were magical only recommendation is to leave a list of places to donate left over (unused food) throwing stuff out never feels good and we would of loved a place we could of donated to. Reached out to owner for ideas but didn’t get a response to that. Again, all and all perfection!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay E.

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

Great house with an amazing view

Overall the house was great. The beds were surprisingly comfortable and the house had everything we needed, but the best part was the amazing view looking over the water. The pool was great as well, really loved the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dillon R.

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

Great property and location!

Everything was exactly as advertised and the property was great! The dock was awesome for our boats and we all enjoyed our stay very much. The owner stopped by for a few minutes, she was very friendly and made us feel very welcomed. Great rental, we would definitely like to rent it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matti L.

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

Lovely property!

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home! The location is fantastic and the view is spectacular. We enjoyed taking the kayaks out, exploring the neighborhood and observing local wildlife. A rare find!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Relaxing on the River

It was a lovely home. With a wonderful kitchen (although we never used it!) and a great backyard with the River view was very relaxing. We saw a couple Dolphins and we had a few birds hang out with us in the backyard. Quite neighborhood, easy to get into Bradenton for spring training games.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moua Y.

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

Beautiful setting!

This home is a Beautiful gem hidden in a nice neighborhood. Easy access to main roads and convenience. Kitchen is designed for the home cooker and the pool is a plus in this Florida heat. State of the art deck with plenty of space for fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024