Floating Home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 313 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Sarasota, FL

University of South Florida Sarasota4 min drive
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art5 min drive
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)6 min drive
IMG Academy9 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

This beautiful, custom built floating home is located at Bahia Mar West Marina in Bradenton, Fl. She is just a 7 min. car ride from Sarasota/Bradenton airport, 10 min from downtown Sarasota and 15 min. to downtown Bradenton. A 15 min. car ride to Lido beach, 25 min to Siesta Key , and 20 min to Bradenton Beach/Annamaria Island. In close walking distance to the marina is Annamaria Oyster Bar, Banana Factory Bar, and enjoy a kayak adventure through the canals to Tarpon Bay Tiki Bar and Grill. This is a great alternative for a couple wanting to get away for a weekend and live the marina life. Also great for buisness personal wanting something different from the typical hotel. The galley comes with a coffee maker, fridge, microwave, and electric skillet , Cold air conditioning and space heater. Also guest are welcome to use the full bath and shower provided by the marina. Enjoy our 2 complimentary kayaks to paddle out to the bay and catch the most beautiful sunsets Sarasota has to offer. Also a big plus is the fishing. Corn hole boards located at the marina Tiki hut. Locals feel free to bring your boat and use the ramp and open slips to leave your boat in the water for easy on and off acesss all weekend. Pontoon and deck boat rentals are also available at the marina. 144 square feet under air, boat size is 24 x 8ft. We want our guest to have a great experience with the understanding this is a floating home and will require guests to feel comfortable and healthy enough to climb on and off of the home. Best for 2 adults 1 child max, 400 pounds maximum. We require that all of our guest sign a Release of Liability form for the use of the floating home and kayaks upon arrival.

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Outdoor space

Pool

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Notice of risk: guests must be physically fit with the understanding that there is risk involved in climbing on and off of the house boat.

Guests must be comfortable with stairs. Not handicap accessible.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bradenton

Located in Bradenton, this houseboat is on the waterfront. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or Ed Smith Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sarasota, FL

What's nearby

Sarasota Classic Car Museum - 4 min drive
Powel Crosley Estate - 4 min drive
University of South Florida Sarasota - 4 min drive
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 5 min drive
IMG Academy - 9 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

Goldstar Donut Shop - 4 min drive
Salem's Gyro & Subs - 3 min drive
Red Lobster - 3 min drive
Anna Maria Oyster Bar - 3 min walk
Scalawags - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Floating Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

john H.

19 Mar 2024

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

Cute floating home

A great adventure for a couple. Centrally located to all major attractions in Sarasota and just minutes from SRQ airport. Home is practically brand new and reminds us of our boating adventures. Make sure to kayak the canals and walk to the sunset beach in the little neighborhood to the west. Tom, the host was super helpful and did a great job in building the water home. Make sure you get the exact address of the marina too. Enjoy!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen I.

9 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Gentle sway

Great marina neighbors and quick paddle out to the bay. some instructions on operating things in the unit would help but everything worked great.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

23 Feb 2024

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

Living at the Marina

Small perfectly appointed space. Great for a couple visiting Bradenton. Conveniently located. A fun experience. Great communication with owner.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

AllySteve J.

6 Feb 2024

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

Sweet little houseboat

What a sweet little houseboat this is. Tom has worked hard to transform and create this houseboat. It’s nicely decorated and very clean. It is small but great for a few days. Good location and Tom let us use his tandem kayak to cruise the canals and Bay Area. The Ramada next door has a great Tiki bar with views of the water

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

19 June 2023

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

Enjoyable Stay

We enjoyed our stay on this houseboat. It's small but has everything you need. Very well thought out design. Kitchen was stocked with coffee and some drinks in the fridge. Bathroom had shampoo and soap. Bath towels and beach towels were provided. AC kept the space nice and cool. Marina was quiet at night and parking was close by. Kayaks were available for use. Location was close to local restaurants and one was within walking distance. Tom was very responsive to any questions we had. We would definitely consider visiting again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023