Paradise on the Bay - Snead Island FL Waterfront - pool featured on Insane Pools - Manatee County

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6362.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Palmetto, FL

Bradenton Area Convention Center

8 min drive

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

9 min drive

Riverwalk

9 min drive

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)

27 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

GuestRoom 2

1 King Bed

GuestRoom 3

1 Queen Bed

GuestRoom 4

2 Single Beds

MasterBedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Paradise on the Bay - Snead Island FL Waterfront - pool featured on Insane Pools

Paradise on the Bay - Snead Island, Palmetto FL
Relax in the hammock or fish off the dock on this waterfront gem on Terra Ceia Bay, with direct water access to the Gulf of Mexico.
Or take a dip in the custom pool and hot tub premiered on Animal Planet's Insane Pools (with waterwall, firepit, fire feature and lightshow.)
Enjoy the outdoor kitchen and bar with bbq, fridge, ice-maker, and sink.
This rare Snead Island gem with access straight out of the kitchen or the master bedroom right into the pool or HotTub – no stairs. Beautiful heated pool and Spa with waterwall, firepit, and fire feature. Lanai area partially covered to offer some shade from our beautiful Florida sunshine. The dock is just a few steps further, where you can try your hand at fishing or simply soak up the oceanside air and you may see a dolphin or a manatee as well as star fish, sheephead, mullet, and snook. Also frequenting our property are pelicans, cranes, parrots, and osprey.

Property has a back yard and lots of palm trees thru-out full of fresh coconuts. Located on Snead Island a small community where you can ride our included bicycles, also on the Island is Emerson Point Nature Preserve– map / info attached. Fishing, Observation Tower, and ancient remains. Go hiking on the trails or use the included Kayaks to experience a wide variety of coastal Florida wildlife and habitats.
This large single story bungalow offers you the vacation you’ve been looking for your family or spacious enough for 3 adult couples to share. You will have access to the entire private residence.
Pets are always welcome.
If you would like to get off the Island, we are close drive to all the amenities - famous Anna Maria Island beaches and many more, shopping, Bradenton/Sarasota, and St. Pete's and Tampa are just a drive over the Skyway Bridge. Lots of waterfront restaurants, planetarium, parks, preserves, horseback riding in the ocean, flea market, Village of the Arts, brewery tour, fruit farm tours, so much to do.... oh and did I mention Beaches!!!

**Need baby gear during your stay? We are affiliated with "BabyQuip" rental service for your infant & child needs.
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Property manager

Todd Schneider

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 29

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No diving in pool or off dock.

Noise We are in a residential neighborhood. Please keep noise to a minimum especially after 10pm. We have a noise sensor on the premises.

Maximum total of overnight guests is 6 including children.

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 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

About the area

Palmetto

Located in Palmetto, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Palmetto, FL

What's nearby

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 9 min drive
Riverwalk - 9 min drive
LECOM Park - 10 min drive
IMG Academy - 20 min drive
Robinson Preserve - 21 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Corporate Ladder Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
‪Happy Soul - ‬7 min drive
‪Bradenton Yacht Club - ‬9 min walk
‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬7 min drive
‪Checkers - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Paradise on the Bay - Snead Island FL Waterfront - pool featured on Insane Pools have a pool?

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

Is Paradise on the Bay - Snead Island FL Waterfront - pool featured on Insane Pools pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise on the Bay - Snead Island FL Waterfront - pool featured on Insane Pools?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise on the Bay - Snead Island FL Waterfront - pool featured on Insane Pools?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise on the Bay - Snead Island FL Waterfront - pool featured on Insane Pools located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Emerson Point Preserve and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Manatee County Agricultural Museum. Bradenton Area Convention Center and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

22 Aug 2024

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

Spectacular

We chose this home for a girl's weekend. It was just perfect and we left more relaxed then we've been in the last year. We're a bit older so kayaking led to quite a bit of laughter but it was really fun. Sunrises were spectacular.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

19 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful property / great for families

We were struck by the east flank of Tropical Storm Debbie while there, and at about out latitude Debbie turned into a Hurricane. We were on the path of a tornado. As I told the kids, this weather is more thrilling than anything Disney has on offer. We knew the risks traveling in Florida during August. August also means warm water in the Gulf of Mexico, which can be a surprise for visitors from areas with cooler ocean water. We are from California where water temps during summer are cool to downright cold. (Ask any out of state tourist.) So, having the cool pool was perfect, since the temps were kept at a refreshing (but not cold) level. The furnishings are lovely, the kitchen was well-supplied, and we had plenty of towels. We were told that the open water outside the property was suitable for swimming. Perhaps at high tide, when the water looked clear, but not at low tide, and perhaps not after rain deluges and all the accompanying inland run-off. We did indeed see dolphins and manatees.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

13 Aug 2024

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

Great house

Beautiful house and awesome pool.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larrick A.

27 July 2024

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

Paradise

Perfect vacation spot. The host was very responsive. The home, pool, and view are amazing! 10 of 10 recommend. We will be staying again !!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James M.

9 July 2024

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Sue

The house was on a quiet street with a nice pool area and a great view. It had everything you needed like pool towels and beach things , toiletries and more. It is a little drive to get to the gulf but that wasn’t a big deal to us. And owners were responsive to things we talked about. Ty for hosting us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

2 July 2024

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

Paradise Bay

The house was immaculate with communication from the host’s impeccable. We will be back

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

30 June 2024

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

Family get-a-way

What a beautiful property! It is spacious, equipped with whatever was needed, lots of windows with incomparable views and convenient to grocery stores. We have recommended it to friends. We would visit it again. The only negative was we had trouble working the tvs. Some of them we never got to work properly. I would suggest that they should be checked by the owner before each renter and leave better instructions for their operation. The property manager did come by when we called and helped with getting the tv in the main room.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

24 June 2024

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

Great Property. Great Hosts. Great Time!

I cannot express how wonderful this home is. It is well-equipped with everything you need and more. The pool is top-notch, the outdoor BBQ is fantastic and the view/access to the water cannot be beaten. Thanks to Todd and Cynthia for making this a wonderful stay for me and my family. You helped make my mom's birthday so memorable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

5 Apr 2024

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Snead island retreat

The perfect spring break vacation without the crowds. If you are looking to recharge your batteries this is the place. Beautiful water views, great fishing, incredible neighborhood, close to everything. Our host bent over backwards to take care of any issue or question. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

18 Mar 2024

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Awesome home with a million dollar view and unmatched pool/hot tub.

The home was awesome. Very quiet neighborhood and close access to the walking trail. The pool/hot tub and bar is unmatched. Great for relaxing and taking in the million dollar view. Never got old drinking coffee and checking out the sunrise over the bay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terese E.

10 Mar 2024

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

Fabulous house

What a fabulous house. Pictures don't do it justice. When we arrived, we were greeted by 3 dolphins (who visited us everyday). We spent most of our time in the outdoor space, as it had everything we needed. The house was very spacious and lovely. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci C.

28 Feb 2024

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

Stunning Sunrises & Perfect Pool

We enjoyed our recent stay at Cynthia and Todd's home on Snead Island. The property is convenient to Bradenton, shopping and restaurants. We stayed there with my parents and teenage son and enjoyed the stunning sunsets, water views and amazing pool/lanai area. Our hosts were generous with supplies including paper products and soaps/shampoos/detergents. A rare find these days. They even allowed us to leave extra and left over food in the fridge which we appreciated. They were very responsive to any questions we had and are genuinely nice people, who care about the guest experience. We hope to be back next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David G., PA

21 Feb 2024

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A great property on Snead island

Friends and family stayed here for one week. Great property w a fantastic location. Wonderful pool and hot tub along w kayaks, fishing equipment and views! Property manager was extremely responsive. The house was clean but it a bit fatigued and should have been better prepared ie no personal items around and better linens. Highly recommended for a Florida vacation.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Massachusetts

11 Feb 2024

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Fantastic waterfront property

Group of friends had wonderful 8 days. We hired a boat and kept it on the dock, heading out by boat for lunch every day followed by hot tub and pool and then dinner at the house. The house was clean and well equipped and Todd was an excellent host. Would definitely go back again. We spent one afternoon in Sarasota and one in St Petersberg - both were easy drives. Great value for a large waterfront property.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winnie R., Shakopee

1 Feb 2024

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Amazing Pool and Spa

If you want a relaxing stay with expansive waterviews, look no further! My husband and I along with his sister and daughter stayed at this home for a long weekend and had a great time. Home is spacious and well stocked so you don't need to run to grocery store to buy everything like others I have stayed at. Interior decoration is a little out of date but it really doesn't matter as you won't spend time inside at all - not with the beautiful lanai area to enjoy. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

15 Jan 2024

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

Amazing Stay On the Bay!!

We've been coming to the area for 20+ years to be close to family who live locally and found this to be amongst the very best properties that we've ever rented. Communication with the owners before, during and after the stay was stellar with immediate responses on all topics and quick resolution of any issues (not to suggest that there were any major 'issues' - there were not). The house is lovely and very well equipped with everything you need in every area - kitchen, bedrooms, bath, and even outside with kayaks, bikes, fishing equipment, etc. which are things we've had to rent separately in previous years. I hosted Christmas Eve dinner for my extended family and had everything I needed for prep and serving. The pool area is amazing and even in colder weather than we would have liked for a Florida visit, we were able to keep the pool and hot tub at an acceptable temperature, which has been a challenge with previous rentals. The house is beautiful inside and out - very highly recommend - unless you want it for the same weeks as our next stay ;)

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard J G.

11 Oct 2023

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Paradise on the Bay is the accurate description

We love this place - 2nd stay - gorgeous views, fabulous pool and extremely serene - owners immediately available for any issues. In short - we love it!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

18 Aug 2023

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Relaxing family "recharge" before the school year!

You've seen the pictures! What else is there to say?! We wanted to find a home we didn't want to leave for a week so we could all recharge and reconnect before the new school year started...and we found it. The hosts were terrific as well!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby D.

22 July 2023

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Beautiful home on a quiet island

We had a great time! The home is huge, and would be wonderful for a larger group or family. The pool is amazing, and the fire pit and fire tower feature really made it! We happened to be there in the middle of a heat wave, so we didn’t utilize it as much as we would have liked, but would love to return in a cooler time. The grounds were fabulous, with incredible plants, and we enjoyed the solitude to just relax, read and laze around. I would highly recommend this sweet home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

12 July 2023

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Amazing Property!

We had a great time here! Quiet, clean, and the view is amazing! We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

M'Lynn M.

10 July 2023

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Beautiful Lanai

The pool and hot tub are even more impressive in person. It’s a great space to get enjoy with family and friends. The yard is very large and fenced in too. The grill and tv outside were also a plus! The inside of the house comes with everything you could imagine and more. The only thing I would say is if you are planning to bring a boat I would consider the size first. Understand most people probably wouldn’t be bringing a boat. But the owners were very nice and allowed us to rent their boat lift. The tide, which they did advise us the day of check in, can be too low to use the boat at certain times but we were able to make it work. The boat ramp was 10 mins away (closes during certain hours), and the driveway isn’t optimal for maneuvering a boat trailer. Things that would have been helpful to know prior but again, if you aren’t brining a large boat it wouldn’t be a problem. Just a heads up for anyone that may be considering it. The owners were very kind and responsive. If you’re looking to enjoy the area and a great pool days I would not hesitate to book this place!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

24 Apr 2023

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

Snead island get away

Beautiful view of the bay! Pool was amazing. We kayaked in the bay with dolphins and manatees and ride the bikes around the island. The house is large and very clean. I couldn’t ask for better communication from the owners.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

11 Apr 2023

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

Your Search Is Over!

If this place meets your search criteria then you should lock it in! The pictures are accurate and represent the property well. Quiet and private neighborhood with amazing views of the water. and the pool and hot tub - INSANE INDEED! Great sightseeing on the island (trails in preserve) and pretty easy access to Anna Maria (without the crazniess of staying on the island) Owners/property managers were great and responsive - even popped over once to assist with a question. Pull the trigger you won't regret it!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

29 Mar 2023

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Great place

Host was amazing! Great communication.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy P.

19 Mar 2023

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Great location

Great rental, beautiful pool, a couple bathrooms could be updated but overall good. Would recommend

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Todd Schneider

My wife and I are both Northerners - many years ago while visiting Florida we fell in love with this beautiful state. We then found our future retirement home or our dream vacation home, we have spent many years upgrading and hope that you will fall in love with the lifestyle, the view and the amenities as we have and love on the sunshine coast. We rent out our home for extra income until we are ready to retire.
Anything we can do to make your vacation perfect please just ask. If we can't arrange it ourselves we usually know someone who can. We live close by and are able to accommodate most requests at short notice.

Why they chose this property

Waterfront! And Location, location. Close enough to all the major cities/towns and all the attractions but just far enough away to get a break and out of the tourist congestion of the popular locations.