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Manatee Cove: Private Oasis with Wildlife, Hot Tub & Fun Game Room!

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A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa and umbrella, overlooking a marina with boats and a sunset sky.
A modern interior with a sliding glass door leading to a patio, a beige sofa, and a wall with a 'Welcome to the Beach' sign.
A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There is a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
A yellow building with a wooden pergola entrance, a bench, and a gravel driveway.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a chandelier, and a sign that says "COFFEE".

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tampa Bay
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Master

2 Queen Beds

Single queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master bathroom

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

Second bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bradenton

Bayshore Gardens, a neighbourhood in Bradenton, is home to this holiday home. 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 Nathan Benderson Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Science Education Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy.
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Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 23 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Lido Beach - 24 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Tampa Bay - 31 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 34 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chick Fil A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Manna Tea & Kava Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Manatee Cove: Private Oasis with Wildlife, Hot Tub & Fun Game Room! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Manatee Cove: Private Oasis with Wildlife, Hot Tub & Fun Game Room!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Manatee Cove: Private Oasis with Wildlife, Hot Tub & Fun Game Room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manatee Cove: Private Oasis with Wildlife, Hot Tub & Fun Game Room!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Manatee Cove: Private Oasis with Wildlife, Hot Tub & Fun Game Room! located?

This family-friendly Bradenton holiday home is located in Bayshore Gardens, within 3 mi (5 km) of State College of Florida, University of South Florida Sarasota and Powel Crosley Estate. New College of Florida and Sarasota Ballet are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Very nice property and great locationwould definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prime location, super close to all the fun, beaches , restaurants. Super clean. Nice and secluded.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay for a wedding we attended in the area. We did hair and makeup at the floor length mirror in one of the bedrooms. We hung dresses and suits in the closets in the bedrooms off the hallway. All of the cabinets and drawers were labeled, which made things super easy to find. The dock and waterway out back were duck and bird friendly, which were fun to watch. The home is tucked back and has a front enclosed entrance, which made it feel safe and secure. Door dashers could easily drop things off at the bench near the front door and it’s protected from the weather. The game room is good fun for all! There’s a cute tiki bar around the corner at the marina a couple of minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic! The property is truly an excellent experience for all ages! Thank you to our host! She's always very prompt with responses.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the game room and had a great stay. The house was as described, we would stay here again. ,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful! Home was cozy, and inviting. It had just about everything we needed for our stay, even things I wouldn't expect like beach towels! We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay here again. The house was nice and secluded with plenty of parking, in a quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay included four adults and our two young grandchildren. Loved our stay and your property. The house was so well kept, the cove with canoe and kayaks, and the game room provided constant entertainment when we weren't out and about. We were all impressed with the amount of amenities in the home. Thank you for providing a wonderful stay. We'd love to return!
Enjoying provided amenities on property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Manatee cove

Great place for kids
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was incredible and the house was everything we wanted and more! Immediately we noticed how well everything was labelled! It made our stay seamless. We also appreciate the responsiveness of the host leading up to the trip. This is the best experience I have had with a vacation rental. I will absolutely be coming back, and all of my friends echo that sentiment!
Amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our family reunion stay at this property. Things we loved: fully stocked and labeled kitchen, lots and lots of clean and labeled towels for bathing and outdoor hot tub/beach use, great washer and dryer, access to 'equipment' needed for beach visits (umbrellas, beach toys, boogie boards). The game room was super cool. The hot tub was truly hot (a family member has back problems and really wanted a good hot tub 'experience'). So many rooms and ways a family could be together and apart. Beautiful dock on the canal, GREAT access to birding (several cool species visited us on the canal, and an osprey 'lives' right across the canal). Spacious driveway. Coffee pods and other amenities available. We enjoyed reading the guest book, a nice touch! All in all our family of six from three states truly enjoyed our relaxing get together at this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Best vacation rental in sarasota

Hey, this vacation home is one of the best places I've stayed at while working in Sarasota. I've been working out of town for about 5 months now, and every week I stay in vacation rentals because I love the homey vibe instead of staying in a traditional hotel. This place was great, with lots of activities to do and try. I just learned how to kayak over the weekend, and it was a blast!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our family. We were attending a GA soccer event for my daughter there at IMG. So close to the airport, IMG, and all the beautiful beaches. We felt right at home and will look to return next year. Sarah is so quick to reply, great communication. We loved the spacious yard and fun activities with the game room, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, grill, fire pit, and hot tub. Also loved the layout of the house and nice smart TVs. Everything is so clean and organized, labeled and accessible. So much fun! Thank you for providing such a fun place to stay that is comfortable and cozy!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great time for all.

There were 12 of us (six adults six children) ages six years old to 11 years old. Hot tub was in an awesome location to totally enjoy as adults and also children. plenty of outside seating for watching the sunset and just enjoying the outside. All enjoyed the canal and kayaks! The game room had a wide variety of games for all ages it was my husband and I are children and grandchildren. We also enjoyed the table games that were stored inside the house.It was a great family VACAY place to stay highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous & Relaxing !!

My family was very impressed with the property! It had everything we could have needed for a fun weekend. Everything was very organized/labeled making prepping in the kitchen a breeze. The game room was awesome for our kids and the adults enjoyed it too! We loved spending time on the back patio for lunch during the day and s’mores by the fire pit at night. My husband caught a huge snook right off the dock and the kids had fun adventuring out on the kayaks. Very cozy house that was extremely clean and made us feel right at home! Cannot wait to visit again and recommend this place to friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Beachy Home!

Tasteful decor, simply furnished, quiet property & neighborhood. Great supply of nearly everything we needed - beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler, boogie boards were perfect! Kayaks were easy to use with the launch pad. Bring life jackets if you are picky. Game room and hot tub very fun. Only needed food and food storage bags/plastic wrap/aluminum wrap - host provided most everything else! AC and hot water worked perfectly. Clothes washer very loud, but worked. Canal had manatees on the other fork, away from the bay - so fun! We drove to Siesta Key, Venice and Coquina Beaches (Coquina was our fave, with dolphins and just the right size) - each about 40-60 minutes in Spring Break traffic. Neighboring geese, ducks, chickens were extremely entertaining!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful House and Host

We had the pleasure of staying at Manatee Cove for my daughter's wedding weekend in Sarasota, and it was perfect! The bridal party stayed at the house, and there was more than enough space for everyone. The house was extremely well-stocked and incredibly comfortable, with plenty of beds and extra bath towels—this was one of the best-stocked VRBO rentals I've experienced.Our host, Sarah, was amazing! She communicated with me every step of the way, from answering my pre-arrival questions (like whether the refrigerator would fit the wedding cake) to helping us with any issues during our stay. We had an issue with the refrigerator, which she helped us with right away.After the wedding, my husband and I stayed a couple more nights with our pups to relax, and we loved using the hot tub and wood-burning firepit.A huge thank you to Sarah for making everything so easy and enjoyable! We highly recommend Manatee Cove!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful, comfortable, and set up nicely with lots of space and efficient labeling. Air conditioning worked great and the Roku in every sleeping space and living room was convenient.We enjoyed canoeing and kayaking on two of the kayaks. The third (blue) was leaking as soon as it went into the water.The game room didn't have a pool table as shown in the pictures, but looking back it was not listed. The fishing equipment was unusable (no hooks, tackle, and reels were tangled) and the hot tub seemed to have been heavily used and very dirty, so we chose not to use it. Most likely these issues were due to a quick turnaround between guests, and overall it didn't detract from our stay and we'd be happy to come back. As a bonus, an overnight storm dropped a ton of mangoes and we were able to enjoy some fresh fruit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loved the property and enjoyed the wildlife in the area,the house has some rich history from what the neighbor had told me, he was a Veteran , that I enjoyed talking too. The property was very suitable for our needs and more than I expected! Thank you so much!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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