Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Cortez, FL

Historic Bridge Street Pier3 min drive
Cortez Beach3 min drive
Coquina Beach6 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

Garden

About this property

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.

Property manager

Hazel Petree

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Cortez

Located in Cortez, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Cortez, FL

What's nearby

Historic Bridge Street Pier - 3 min drive
Cortez Beach - 3 min drive
Coquina Beach - 6 min drive
Manatee Public Beach - 7 min drive
IMG Academy - 12 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Wicked Cantina - 2 min drive
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - 3 min drive
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - 2 min drive
Seafood Shack - 8 min walk
Cortez Clam Factory - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. located?

Located in the heart of Cortez, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Water Explorers, Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez and H2O Watersportz. Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

joyce s.

18 Apr 2024

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

Cozy and Close

This is a lovely, nicely decorated, clean room. It is very close to the bridge that takes you over to Anna Marie. Located in nice neighborhood and has a great outside area to enjoy your morning coffee. It is right up from tylers ice cream and the bakery! We would stay again! Thank you to our hostess!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

17 Apr 2024

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

Nice & cozy

It fit our needs for a 3 night stay and it was very clean. We appreciated the coffee and creamer, water bottles and sodas and the popcorn! I would have liked a better quality shampoo and body wash (it was a brand sold at Dollar Tree) and I didn't see hair conditioner there. A dish towel and cloth for the kitchenette would be helpful too. The mattress was fine for the few nights stay but probably needs replacing. Overall we enjoyed this small space and the cute cats that hung outside. The seating area outside was beautiful with the palms and nice to have a little table and chairs to relax on. The location was perfect to walk to the beach and to restaurants and stores. The recommendations sheet left was very helpful too. We would definitely return here for a get away again. The host was very nice and friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent P.

16 Apr 2024

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

Great place to stay

Very clean and close to everything

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexie B.

8 Apr 2024

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

Quick trip to Cortez

The property was perfect for me! It was clean, nicely appointed and so close to Bradenton Beach. The unit was clean, there was coffee, creamer and water bottles in the fridge! I highly recommend the unit!! And hope to get back sooner rather than later!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desirae O.

8 Apr 2024

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

Florida Trip 2024

This was my husband’s first time in Florida! Everything was in walking distance! We were so happy to not have to drive anywhere!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Hazel Petree

Your host Hazel is a third generation Cortezian, who along with her husband Steve, raised two sons in this home. Her family is one of the families who founded the fishing village of Cortez in the late 1800s.

Why they chose this property

Quiet location close to beaches and other amenities. No need for a car while vacationing as there are many restaurants, shopping, and activities within walking distance. There is also free transportation in the form of the Island trolley as well as the monkey bus.