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Living area
New furniture Jan 2020
New dinette and fridge with ice maker Jan 2021
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Madeira Beach, FL
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Hubbards Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bay Pines VA Medical Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Gulf Gardens Resort The Manatee.

Quiet, clean 1 bedroom unit with the best view of the water in all of Gulf Gardens. Enjoy peek a boo views of the Gulf of Mexico from the bedroom, living room and private balcony. Balcony also overlooks the beautiful newly surfaced pool area. Private high speed 300mbps internet. Full kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator and all the cookware you need for dining in. The beach access is directly across the street. Very convenient location close to downtown Madeira Beach and Johns Pass. Come discover the charm of Gulf Gardens.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking outside of designated areas.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please wash dishes.
Set AC to 80.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Smoking is not allowed on the property. There are 2 smoking areas at the edge of the property.
No unregistered guests at the property.
Do. not leave doors or windows open with air conditioning running.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Madeira Beach

Located in Madeira Beach, this cottage is near the beach. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Tampa Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tropicana Field, or consider a night out at Jannus Live. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Madeira Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Archibald Beach Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hubbards Marina - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bay Pines VA Medical Center - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Upham Beach - 17 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Reef Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mad Beach Cantina - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Caddy's Madeira Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Daiquiri Shak Raw Bar & Grille - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Gardens Resort The Manatee. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gulf Gardens Resort The Manatee. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Gardens Resort The Manatee.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Gardens Resort The Manatee.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Gardens Resort The Manatee. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. Archibald Beach Park and Hubbards Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

Really enjoyed our stay. Thanks

Great to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Awesome stay!

Our stay was wonderful. The property is perfect, the location is perfect, and communication with the host was great. Would definitely be returning and staying longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Madeira Stay

We enjoyed being able to walk everywhere we need to go and the friendliness of everyone at the complex.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Great area, Beautiful beach!

Will definitely
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Perfect for Us

This place was great! Stayed here with my boyfriend for a couple days as we had a wedding to go to in the area. It was the perfect size for the two of us and just across the street from the beach. The bathroom had shampoo and other things one would need for a shower, which I really appreciated as we only brought carry-on bags. A small note but the freezer came with an ice machine. As someone who only drinks cold beverages, this was a very nice surprise. The property owner was great and very easy to get ahold of. All in all, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody V.

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

Very Nice!

The communication with the owner was immaculate! I would stay here again and would recommend anyone to stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond A.

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

Great place to stay

This property was great. Perfect for 2 people. Overall property is clean and pool is well maintained. Quite a few restaurants within walking distance and property is across street from beach. No problem with linens and extras being available. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Always the best!!!

Another wonderful stay. Let me tell you Dave is an amazing host. He is prompt when communicating and always has our best interest. This is the only place I will stay because we love everything about the place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Cute place, beautiful location!

I come to Gulf Gardens once a year. Great location, the most beautiful beaches and this resort is steps away from the beach. The units are old but clean and comfortable which is all we require. We aren’t there much. Beautiful pool area as well. The property manager is so nice and helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia T.

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

Beautiful and clean

This was the 2nd place that we stayed at in one of Dave’s places. It was fully stocked, clean and nicely decorated. Dave was wonderful to work with, and was the perfect host. We loved that the parking was close and that we were just off the pool. Caddies restaurant and bar is just across the street and just a five minute walk, if not closer. We loved the pool in the evenings after a long day site seeing as well! I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed the area very much. This is a fabulous location with great dining options, good beaches, excellent area amenities, close store, family feel at the property, all kinds of shops and activities at John’s pass, like a pirate ship cruise, jet skis parasailing and more. The pool was great and the people staying there were regular visitors and those that not regular all great, the owner worked out any details needed with us to our satisfaction we appreciate the personal touch. Thanks and hope to stay again ! We would recommend this space to others, I’ve stayed many places in the Tampa st Pete area and this one excels in customer service

10/10 Excellent

Genessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a perfect little spot. The beach across the street is why i picked this location. The beach is beautiful and you can see it from our balcony. Bathroom is small but thats not why i was there . The pool was lovely and the people were nice too. I would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

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

Nice getaway

Great little place. Easy walk to the beach & Caddy’s restaurant. Small bathroom so if you travel with a lot of stuff like I do not a lot of storage. But the water pressure is amazing! Lol
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

The Manatee, Cottage #11

The owner was amazing about communicating with us. We flew in and he told me they had 2 beach chairs, an umbrella, a cooler & stuff for the pool & beach. They even had 2 beach towels. Everything was so well stocked and very clean. It was a small, cute older little cottage on the 2nd floor but it was just as described & perfect for just me & my daughter. Perfect location, close to everything. We walked to several restaurants & the beach is just across the street. Would definitely stay there again! And everyone staying there was super nice. We had fun talking with other guests. All around great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

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

Cute, cozy, clean beach condo

My two sisters and I stayed here for 4 nights. The location was great - a 5 min walk to the beach. If we forgot anything it was easy to go back and get it. The condo was clean and looked kept up. Two of us shared the bed and one had the air mattress. We knew that someone would need to sleep on the air mattress when we booked the condo. It had everything we needed - an umbrella, chairs, etc. The neighborhood is pretty low key but a couple restaurants close by if you don't want to walk far. The pool area was nice and clean. Overall well kept and well managed. My sisters and I are of average size and we're used to making smaller spaces work to save money. We were only at the condo to sleep and eat breakfast so we didn't feel too crowded, but some people might feel that way if they prefer to unpack or are larger in size. The bathroom is compact, too, which was fine for us. I just want to make sure I set the right expectations. Definitely no complaints here! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Super cute, clean, and convenient location

This small apartment was just what my husband, 2 year old, and I needed. You literally only have to cross the road and you're at the beach, but the location just off the beach meant we weren't breathing the direct red tide breeze everytime we walked outside like we would have with a place right on the ocean. Totally worth the 2 minute walk across the street. We were in unit 11, which is on the second level (of 2) and is a corner unit. I highly recommend this apartment, as we were happily surprised that we had ocean views from both the livingroom and bedroom windows :) The pool was very clean and the landscaping around the pool is so charming! We're not usually pool people, but with the red tide at the sea, I think we spent more time at this lovely pool that's just steps from the room. We also appreciated all the beach/pool amenities that were provided: beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys, etc. Communication from host was good and we knew what we had to do to get into the apartment the first time, where to park, etc. The check-in and check-out list was clear and easy to follow. We feel we definitely got our money's worth from this place and would book here again next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte V.

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

Cozy and clean

We really enjoyed staying here. The place was cozy and clean. Host was very responsive and helpful! We would definitely stay here again! We can’t wait to see the entire complex fixed up.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn B.

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

Perfect Room for a Few Days at the Beach

Not the biggest living space but it provided everything we needed for a few days at the beach. Really nice that the host provided beach chairs, an umbrella, and a cooler for us to use while we were there. My only issues is that the shower space felt like it needed some updating and the tv in the living room was really slow. Other than that, this was great. Super easy check in and out, and the host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

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

Vac

Room very comfortable. Get rid of Verizon!!! Can’t keep up. Controllers hard to use. Channel with one and volume the other is a joke. But would still visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Great little spot

The property is so cute and easily accessible. It is a literal one minute walk from the beach, which was beautiful. There is an umbrella and chairs in the unit, which saves you the money if you don’t want to rent them on the beach. Dave was super communicative, and the neighbors were SO, SO friendly and kind. When I come back to Madeira, I’ll be hoping this place is available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Simply the best

Great location and clean! Communication was great and have already booked another trip back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria W.

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

Wonderful Place!

We stayed at this condo in Madeira and it was amazing! We loved every second of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Patrick M., East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

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

Property manager is an ass

Property manager slash maintenance boy is a rude ass. Clearly favors certain tennants. Feel like you are at Ft. Knox with cameras watching your every move. If you are 70yrs old or older this is the place for you. If not stay away
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meegan W.

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

Couples getaway

This was a great location for a quick couples getaway. Small and cozy, full kitchen well stocked, and walking distance to so many local fun spots and a quick beach tram ride if you want to go a bit further. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

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

Maderia Beach August 2022

I highly recommend this place. It has everything you need. It’s exactly as described. The owner responded very fast to my questions and the people there made you feel very comfortable. It was very clean, quite and the beach is right across the street. Restaurants an nightlife is very close as well. Just pack your clothes because that’s all you will need. The cleaning lady is very polite as well. I had a chair, umbrella and cooler that I couldn’t bring back home with me an I asked if it was ok to leave for any upcoming guest and she said yes. I also told her she was welcome to keep it herself. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

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