Shell Cove 9 · Gulf Front · Beach Gear

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A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, wicker furniture, a painting, and a view of the beach.
A beachfront hotel with a two-story structure, a sandy beach in the foreground, and a clear sky.
A coastal residential area with beachfront properties, including a large building with a flat roof and multiple balconies, surrounded by trees and vegetation.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a refrigerator, and a television.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bradenton Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Aluna Wellness Center & Spa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Bradenton Beach

Located in Bradenton Beach, this condo is on the beach. 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 IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy or Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Bradenton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Aluna Wellness Center & Spa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shell Cove 9 · Gulf Front · Beach Gear pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shell Cove 9 · Gulf Front · Beach Gear?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shell Cove 9 · Gulf Front · Beach Gear on 7 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,974, 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.

How much is parking at Shell Cove 9 · Gulf Front · Beach Gear?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shell Cove 9 · Gulf Front · Beach Gear?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell Cove 9 · Gulf Front · Beach Gear?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell Cove 9 · Gulf Front · Beach Gear located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bradenton Beach condo building is just steps away from Aluna Wellness Center & Spa and Bradenton Beach. Anna Maria Sound and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 91 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Thank you for your 5-star review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

Had a great time and it was a great location, close to lots of activities and food.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2023
Thank you for your review. Pleased to hear your enjoyed your stay at Shell Cove 9. We hope you'll visit us again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and in good order.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved it. It was right on the beautiful beach. Was a very chill quiet spot but still close to shopping and eating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach getaway

The sunsets were beautiful and the direct beach access was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Wonderful unit with anything you could possibly need. The beach and sunsets are spectacular.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach front access and beautiful views. Great proximity to shops, restaurants and activities. Aside from a few maintenance issues that popped up during our stay, we really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

You won’t want to leave!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I can’t imagine a better location for a vacation! Every day a beautiful view. Can’t get much closer to the Gulf than this!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and thank you so much! We look forward to future stays from you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was a great place

Very nice location , it’s was great We think it was a nice place! We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2023
Thank you for your five-star review for Shell Cove 9. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at this beach front condo. We hope you will come back and stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Right on a beautiful part of the beach

Wonderful stay. Has everything you need for a relaxing week at the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time at the beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

Beautiful property! Absolutely loved our stay. Had everything we needed for the beach from chairs to towels, coolers and umbrellas. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you for your lovely comments! It was wonderful having you, and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this location! Steps from the beach. Super convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

location location location

It was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Place. Had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Location!

Wonderful location and condo. Had everything we needed to enjoy a beautiful few days on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2022
Thank for your 5 star review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay on the beach. We would be glad to help you plan a return visit to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amaising place

Beautifull place,very clean
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
We're thrilled you had a great time! It was our pleasure to have you, and we look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great location!

Beautiful view right out our door and only steps to the beach! We were able to fall asleep to the sounds of the surf.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
We are glad you enjoyed staying in Shell Cove 9 on the beach. This is the perfect location to watch dolphins and view spectacular sunsets. The free trolley makes it easy to explore Anna Maria Island. We would be happy to have you as a return guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Size and Location for Small Family

You don't need 1,000s of sq feet of space when the beach is literally just out the front door. We've stayed at Shell Cove before and its out "go-to". Perfect amount of space for a small family and the sunsets are gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2024
We're delighted you had a fantastic stay! Thank you for sharing your experience, and we can't wait to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

wonderful location.

Everyone was friendly and other than a few bumps along the way all went well.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at the Beach

Wonderful location right on the beach. Beautiful sunsets. Easy to get anywhere on the Island. House well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
We're grateful for your feedback! We appreciate you choosing us for your vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!!!

Even after 2 hurricanes AMI is still one of the most beautiful places on The Gulf of America!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2025
Thanks for staying with us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning beach retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at Shell Cove and had a relaxing stay. If you’re looking for a quiet getaway this is a great choice.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2025
We're so glad you found Shell Cove 9 comfortable and relaxing!. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shell cove #9

Condo was just what we expected and needed. Clear instructions for check-in and the property manager responded quickly to my question. Location is fantastic! Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're so pleased to hear that you had a great experience, and we can't wait to have you back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gave 4 because beds should be replaced. Other than that place was clean and right on the beach!

We enjoyed our stay and the pictures give a true impression of the condo. Very small but perfect for a family of 4. Cannot beat the beach location which is why we stayed there. Beds need replacing and perhaps new linens. Overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
We are glad you had a great vacation. Thank you for your valuable feedback on Shell Cove 9. It helps us to provide the best vacation experience for our guests. Your comments about the mattresses and linens have been shared with the owner. The white sugar sand beach is a perfect place to spend time relaxing and watching dolphins off shore. We hope that you are able to plan a future visit to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

We love this location. The view is amazing and we really enjoy being steps from the beach. We've stayed at Shell Cove three times. This was our first in #9. It was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you love our location and enjoyed the stunning view and proximity to the beach. It's always a pleasure hosting returning guests like yourselves, and we're delighted that your stay in unit #9 was lovely. We look forward to welcoming you back for your fourth visit to Shell Cove!
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