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⚓Villa Bella! Amazing pool home min from downtown! ⚓

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A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, and a large potted plant.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a tiled floor, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A dining area with a round table, chairs, and a chandelier. There are shelves with decorative items and plants.
A bright living room with a wooden table and chairs, a blue sofa, and a view of a swimming pool.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by tropical plants and a covered seating area with a TV.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Riverwalk

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, LECOM Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Bradenton

Located in Bradenton, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Mote Science Education Aquarium is a popular attraction and 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 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 rock climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manatee Performing Arts Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • LECOM Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • IMG Academy - 15 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak & Stone - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Motorworks Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pier 22 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Toscana - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wilder pizza Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does ⚓Villa Bella! Amazing pool home min from downtown! ⚓ have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at ⚓Villa Bella! Amazing pool home min from downtown! ⚓?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ⚓Villa Bella! Amazing pool home min from downtown! ⚓ on 16 May 2027 start from AU$1,994, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is ⚓Villa Bella! Amazing pool home min from downtown! ⚓ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ⚓Villa Bella! Amazing pool home min from downtown! ⚓?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ⚓Villa Bella! Amazing pool home min from downtown! ⚓?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ⚓Villa Bella! Amazing pool home min from downtown! ⚓?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ⚓Villa Bella! Amazing pool home min from downtown! ⚓ located?

Located in the heart of Bradenton, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Riverwalk and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Manatee Performing Arts Center and LECOM Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. GREAT location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay and had a wonderful experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate you choosing our property. We’d love to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time appreciate the professionalism throughout the trip
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear you had a great time and appreciated our team’s professionalism. We’d be delighted to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Repeat guest

Second time staying at this property and it was just as great!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us again! We’re thrilled to hear that your second visit was just as great as the first. It’s always a pleasure to welcome returning guests, and we can’t wait to have you back for your next stay! Thanks again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice stay and location is great! It was a little confusing who was communicating with us at times via text at first. Originally we thought it was spam or phishing texts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
Thank you for your 4-star review and for sharing your feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the location to be great. We also appreciate you mentioning the initial confusion with text communication—thank you for your patience, and we’ll certainly work on making that clearer moving forward. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really Cool Backyard

Great location close to marina and pier. Great back yard with pool and covered living area with sofas and tvs. We spent most of our time there and ate all of our meals there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad to hear your group had a great time! We hope you come back and visit with us again real soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Getaway from Michigan

Post two hurricanes, this was a great find. It easily accommodated our group of nine. We enjoyed being able to walk to restaurants and the Saturday morning street market. The very best part of our stay was the pool and the lounge area next to it. We spent most of our time enjoying this outdoor space.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that the home was a great fit for your group and that you enjoyed the convenience of being able to walk to restaurants and the street market. It’s great to know the pool and lounge area were the highlight of your stay! We hope to welcome you back again soon for more relaxing moments in the outdoor space.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise Found: Our Incredible Escape in Bradenton!

We just returned from a magical week at a vacation rental in Bradenton, FL, and it was nothing short of incredible! The location was absolutely perfect. The house itself was fantastic. The house was very spacious, cozy, and had a well-equipped kitchen. It provided the perfect home base for our beach adventures, with plenty of space for our family/group to relax and unwind. The kids enjoyed the amenities such as the private pools and balcony. One recommendation I would add is maybe treat the patio area for mosquitoes. If you're looking for a relaxing and unforgettable beach vacation in Bradenton, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this rental property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad to hear your group had a great time! We hope you come back and visit with us again real soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Minutes to Downtown and the Beach- Great Value

Very nice house, plenty of parking beautiful landscaping. We were there for work with multiple vehicles and parking was no problem in the big driveway. There were no issues during our stay. We hope to stay again for our next work trip.For families the house is large and fully equipped for a great Florida vacation with beautiful pool and tons of beach toys.The only thing keeping me from 5 stars is that there was a very long rental contract sent in a separate email that you have to sign and initial MANY times about the house being old and you will be responsible for plumbing problems etc. It kind of stressed me out before the trip even started, but everything went fine and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear that the house, parking, and amenities worked well for your work trip, and we truly appreciate your kind words about the landscaping and pool. We understand that the rental agreement can feel lengthy, but it’s in place to ensure clarity and a smooth stay for all our guests. That said, we’re happy to hear that everything went well, and we’d love to welcome you back for your next trip—whether for work or a Florida vacation!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Curb Appeal, But Cleaning Service Disappoints

The home had great curb appeal, but the interior left much to be desired. While spacious, the layout felt disjointed, with uneven floors and a “bedroom” that lacked a closet. Cleanliness was also an issue—dusty light fixtures, dirty area rugs, and cumbersome blinds made the stay less enjoyable. The cake mixer had rust on the beaters so we had to purchase a new one. The outdoor space was unusable due to an empty propane tank for the outdoor heater, which the host promised to replace but never did. The most frustrating part was being required to wash all the towels and sheets before departure, despite paying a hefty cleaning fee included in the service fees. This was an unreasonable expectation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break

We all enjoyed our stay at your lovely Bella Villa. Great house, pool and cabana. The kitchen was fully equipped. I would highly recommend it. A few items to address. The upstairs loft full bed was not useable for two adults. It was very hard and too small. We picked up a couple of air mattresses for them and left them for you in the closet. Would suggest it be replaced with a queen bed. Also there were no dressers for the clothes in the loft and the back bedroom on the first floor. We were there for two weeks and had a good amount of clothes. Thank you for getting the pool cleaned out by our second afternoon. And thank you for the dinner gift certificate when the sink was clogged. The back first floor bedroom closet door needs the top screw tightened. Loved the location near the river, nice homes and walking distance to coffee etc. The house was very charming and enjoyed by all.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2023
Thank you for the great review! We are so glad we could host you. Come back soon!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Pool not functioning properly

The house was very clean, except one bedroom sheets which had hair on them. No fault of the house, most likely just forgotten by cleaning company. The house pool was being “shocked” as we walked in and we were told to not use u til the next day. We later learned that the owner is fully aware of a leak in his pool which has not been fixed, the filter on the pool does not work properly due to the leak and it was replaced by a little clip on filter that doesn’t take care of the issue. We could not use the pool during our week stay. The pool guy said a week before our arrival the pool was totally green and had algae in it. On our arrival the pool was green, cloudy and an extreme high temperature, like a hot tub temperature. To our knowledge the owner knows about the issue and so did the rental company and they still aloud us to check in and stay. The home is overpriced for the value. There is a tiny bathroom that is to accommodate three bedrooms. Too small for 6 people to share. 2 of the bedrooms don’t have a closet or dressers. The bedroom doors are glass planes with a blind cover the glass, the light shines right through the blinds and we could not undress in the bedrooms because everyone in the living room and kitchen sitting area could see through the blinds. Some of the blinds did not work and had ripped paper behind them. It is a nice house, just definitely needs some TLC and the pool needs fixed before it should be on the market for rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. I’m glad to hear that you found the house to be generally clean, though I apologize for the oversight with the bedroom sheets. We will address this with our cleaning team to ensure it doesn’t happen again. I sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered with the pool. We understand how disappointing it must have been to be unable to use it during your stay. The challenges with the pool have been resolved, and we also hired a new pool vendor to take care of the pool to ensure we dont have those issues again. Your feedback highlights the importance of this, and we regret that the pool was not in the condition it should have been during your visit. Regarding the layout and condition of the home, we appreciate your honest observations. We take guest feedback seriously and will discuss these aspects with the owner to make necessary improvements. Your comments about the bathroom size, lack of closets or dressers in the bedrooms, and the condition of the blinds are all noted, and we will work on addressing these concerns to better meet our guests' expectations.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
Thank you for your 4-star review! We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and are glad you enjoyed your visit. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better stay next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the property. Hope to welcome you back soon!
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