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Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you!

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1830 Riverside Drive E is the blue house with boat dock and lift
1960 sq. ft. 4 BR + 2.5 BA w/ dock and heated pool
New metal roof in June 2022; 14 x 30 heated pool
Views across Manatee River to Palmetto across the way
Sea gull's view of the house, pool, and panoramic river view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, Manatee Village Historical Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, IMG Academy
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you!

Manatee River home with dock for fishing/boating and ready access to open water of Tampa Bay and Gulf plus awesome yard for kids with 14 x 30 heated pool. Minutes drive to Bradenton downtown pier, Riverwalk and Gulf Island Ferry that provides a traffic free commute to Anna Maria Island beaches. Also within reasonable driving distance to St. Pete, Clearwater, Lido Key and Siesta Key beaches. Quiet residential area with no traffic, condos or hotel to compete with and salt air breezes and placid waterfront views that will lower your stress level and make you smile!

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pet fee is $75 per dog per stay with pre approval required

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2601502vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bradenton

Located in Bradenton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Mall at University Town Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Coquina Beach and Longboat Key Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Manatee Village Historical Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Riverwalk - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • LECOM Park - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch - 18 min drive - 25.6 km
  • IMG Academy - 20 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Edelweiss - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riviera Dunes Dockside - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Manatee River Paradise with pool and dock awaits you! located?

Located in the heart of Bradenton, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Manatee Village Historical Park, Riverwalk and Manatee Memorial Hospital. Manatee Performing Arts Center and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are also within 3 miles (5 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. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great the pool was good and the views were fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

michele c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous sunset views. Very walkable neighborhood, lots of dogs and people biking. Fishing immediately across the road from the home. Large pool. Pet friendly with fenced back yard.
Stayed 79 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very comfortable property for my employees and allowed them to also have an enjoyable time on their days off. Thank you!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was excellent and check in very easy. Very safe and relaxing area- close to beaches also. Inground pool was a huge plus also
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MY N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! Watch dolphins from couch daily. Brent was extremely attentive. House is very clean. The best value that I have ever gotten on VRBO
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

mike r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

Location was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had no pets. Dishwasher is very noisy. Found candy wrappers in couch cushions. Could use updating but understand there was a hurricane last year. Bikes weren't ready to be used. Should have been. Owner came and got them ready after being notified. Very roomy. Deceiving from the outside. Overall pleasant stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

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

Perfect

Everything we needed and some, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria H.

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

Close to the beach

Close to the beach and stores
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Vacation

all was good. Only had a problem with some bees and some of the girls got stung
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Much needed vacay

This was the perfect spot for spring break. Out of the busyness but still close enough to everything. You do have to plan your outings with extra time due to the crazy Florida traffic. It was so nice having a pool in the back yard and the dock across the street for nightly sunsets. Communication was top notch.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley H.

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

Spring Break vacation

Overall great location for all things we wanted to do. Took daily trips to AMI which is about 30 depending on traffic. Kids loved fishing off the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA H.

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

Easy to Enjoy!

This is the 3rd year that we have stayed here, and we enjoy it more each year! Great location near Riverwalk, restaurants and downtown, but tucked in a quiet neighborhood looking out onto the scenic Manetee River. Private and well maintained pool in the backyard is an added bonus. Everything about the property is so easy to enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

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

Great spot on Manatee River

While we had to cut our trip short by nearly a month our time spent there was enjoyable. Any issues we had were quickly resolved by Brent & his wife. The sunsets were spectacular nearly every evening from the front of the house!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA H.

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

Family Time

Peaceful, restful and easy to enjoy! This is our 2nd time staying at this property. Enjoyed the beautiful water views & sunsets out front and the private pool in the back yard. Totally enjoyed the newly installed waterview bedroom!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

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

Amazing location

Right on the river and an easy drive to St Pete, Tampa, and a bunch of islands and keys. Bradenton also has an adorable river walk, downtown, and arts district just a short bike ride from the house. House has a great layout, heated pool, and everything you’d need to feel comfortable. Enjoyed our time tremendously and would definitely come back! Brent was also incredibly helpful.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody M.

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

Great vacation house

Great place to stay at! The host, Brent, was awesome with communication and very quick at responding! Everything was just perfect! We had a few issues in the house and when we texted Brent he texted back right away and fixed the issues. The neighborhood is very quiet and relaxing. The outdoor pool area was great. There’s a few things that could be fixed but other then that it was a perfect stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Family Spring Break

We’ve been traveling to Florida for Spring Break since 2014. This place was one of our favorite houses we’ve rented. We didn’t want to leave. We loved the quiet neighborhood, pool and dock. We spent hours on the dock looking for dolphins, manatee and stingray. Also, the beds are super comfy! Hope we make it back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine T.

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

Sunset Therapy

We were long time Bradenton residents but moved away a couple years ago. We came back to visit friends and family. The yard was fenced in and perfect for our two dogs. The house was clean and very comfortable and well stocked! We fished on the dock across the street, we watched beautiful sunsets, grilled and swam in the pool! We were very close to shopping and restaurant and made it out to Anna Maria and Longboat key pretty quickly! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

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

June 2025

Waking up every morning and seeing the Manatee River out the large kitchen window while I drank my coffee is definitely the thing I will miss the most. I rented the home from June 4- July 2. I have grown up visiting Bradenton and the surrounding areas since the 1980s. We were able to drive everywhere we wanted to go within 25 minutes with many of our favorite places within 5 minutes. The four large rooms, each with a king bed, was great for our group. The property owner was very easy to reach and any minor issues were immediately addressed. We had the best time. We saw dolphins, manatees, fish, and many birds from the dock and looking out the kitchen window. Sunrises and sunsets were amazing. The house had everything we needed and everything was in working order.
Sunset from the dock
Sunset
Sunrise from the street directly in front of the house
Sunset
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Great house!!! If You’re Bringing A Boat Read This

We enjoyed every minute of our stay at Sunset Therapy. We have stayed in Bradenton before and wanted the same area. Brent was kind and attentive to our questions and needs. The pool is phenomenal, the kitchen is nicely stocked, having the bikes, and lots of linens made life easy. The view are amazing and the neighborhood is great. Two tips: First- it’s a regular coffee maker no individual pods. Second - if you’re bringing a boat just know that it is about an 45 min to an hour ride (we have a Key West Center Console with a 250 engine) to get to the “turquoise water” and sand bars if you’re wanting to hang out there. So to get to Greer Island and Jew Fish Key expect a longer ride. If you wanna fish and be on the river this place is perfect! We were not unhappy with anything it’s just good information to have so you are prepared. Also, you should definitely go eat at Woody’s River Roo! We went 3 times. LOL. Thank you for a great time Brent!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
While we ultimately made the best of our week there it was a bit of a struggle to get there. The photos presented to the potential renter need to be updated. They are very misleading. The back deck is not all concrete as shown in the picture it’s half concrete and half plastic decking with hundreds of exposed screw heads. (Rough on the feet). There is a home being built on the outside of the backyard fence. You can literally touch the home from the pool deck, there is no privacy as assumed by the current photos. The pool was dirty upon arrival and eventually turned green while we were staying there. The owner did have the pool cleaned while we were there after we reached out. There was a nest of bees located under the ramp to the shed which made enjoying the backyard less than enjoyable. (We addressed this ourselves while there). There is no privacy to the master bathroom located in the master bedroom. While it’s a gorgeous bathroom that has been beautifully updated I found it off putting that I could observe my spouse using the toilet while simply sitting in the bed. There was no option to shut a bathroom door for privacy. Had we known a little more about this space this may not have been the home for us this vacation. The owner did reach out after we left and thanked us for laundering all the linens before we left, as well as offered us a 100 refund for the inconvenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thanks for your feedback Jennifer and sorry again for the troubles you experienced. We have not had past complaints regarding the open master bedroom-master bath design; there is a partial privacy wall for the toilet and an adjacent hall bath with door a few steps away. We also have not had complaints about the backyard decking between house and pool that now provides a space for a large picnic table for outside dining area. As noted on our webpage, the new home behind the pool is not a privacy concern; when completed in 2026 it will be part of this 2-home rental with pool and dock with doubled capacity to hold up to 20 people. Thank you again for taking good care of our place and for your patience and help with the backyard bugs and pool issues. Brent
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great family getaway.

The house was in a great location, close to beaches and Tampa. Great fishing off the private dock across the street. We had a problem with a bathroom, owner responded quickly to fix the situation. Kids loved having a private pool for a before bed swim.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

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

Great Home! Great Hosts! Amazing location!!!

Had a great stay! Had a minor connectivity issue with the internet due to Hurricane Ian, and the hosts got it fixed immediately! I would definitely stay in one of their properties again, and would recommend it to anyone traveling to this area!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia D.

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

Great getaway!

You’ll miss these sunsets when you leave! What a great location and convenient to get to restaurants and shopping! Really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brent Kerger

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I have been in the rental property business for more than 30 years and currently have 5 Florida vacation properties that I have been rent through VRBO starting in 2006. You will be able to tell from the guest reviews that we take cleanliness and maintenance very seriously, and work hard to be responsive and courteous to all our clients. I am a Premier Host with VRBO and look forward to making sure all goes well with your vacation plans!

Why they chose this property

This property has all the amenities you might want or need for those who want to spend their vacation boating/fishing while the less inclined family members spend time at the pool or enjoying the many local attractions, shops and restaurants in the Bradenton/Santa Maria Island/Sarasota area.

What makes this property unique

We are located on quiet Riverside Drive East with that amazing boat dock/lift that connects you directly to the water for fishing and boating. Heated pool in the backyard and we allow up to 2 dogs under 50 pounds with pet fee and prior owner approval.

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