10/10 Excellent
Tiffany S.
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house and great location!
Tiffany S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bradenton, FL
- Cortez Beach9 min drive
- IMG Academy9 min drive
- Coquina Beach11 min drive
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI.
New Rental: THE SALTY DOG! A 3 bedroom/2 bath dog-friendly house on a canal with a boat dock and private pool. Bring your boat! This home is just a 5 min boat ride away to Sarasota Bay and Jewfish Key. Close to IMG Academy. Sleeps 8 comfortably.
Dog friendly! Of course, The Salty Dog is dog friendly.
2 Dogs allowed under 50 lbs each (non-refundable deposit of $150 total). Dogs only.
Boat Dock: Bring your boat and tie off right at your own private dock (Room to moor boats up to 34' max). No fixed bridges to open water. Just a 5 minute boat ride to the tranquil waters of Sarasota Bay and the locally well known sandbar at Jewfish Key. This area is perfect for in-shore and off-shore fishing as well as dolphin/manatee sightings.
This coastal themed property features 3 bedrooms - one with a King bed, one with a Queen bed, and one with a trundle bed (2 Twins), plus an additional space in the Florida Room with a Queen sleeper sofa bed, creating a relaxing space for 8 guests to sleep comfortably. This home also has 2 full bathrooms with shower and tub in both. Bath towels and bed linens are provided, as well as beach towels. Guests can enjoy amenities like having your own boat dock and private pool, full kitchen, washer/dryer, WiFi, plus Smart TVs in each bedroom as well as the living room and Florida Room. You're sure to make fantastic memories with a stay at The Salty Dog.
There are tons of wonderful restaurants in the area with fresh local seafood, as well as grocery stores nearby.
A few of our favorites close to the house are:
- The Cortez Clam Factory
- Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar
- Pesto Bistro and Wine Bar
- Pork Belly's Eatery
- Shore (Longboat Key, but only 5 minutes by boat)
Want to put your toes in the sand at the BEACH?
3.5 miles to Bradenton Beach
4.6 miles to Coquina Beach
6.4 miles to Anna Maria Island
8.2 miles to Longboat Key
Boat Ramp Locations:
- Coquina North Boat Ramp (has 2 ramps)
- Coquina South Boat Ramp (has 1 ramp)
- Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp (has 1 ramp)
For all other ramps, please visit https://www.mymanatee.org/services-and-amenities/service-listing/service-details/find-a-boat-ramp.
Parking on the property must fit on driveway. Home is located in a cul-de-sac and road cannot be blocked. There is room for 1 vehicle plus 1 boat trailer or 2 vehicles and no boat trailer comfortably. Could possibly fit more with smaller vehicles/trailer.
Any questions, feel free to reach out and ask. :)
Dog friendly! Of course, The Salty Dog is dog friendly.
2 Dogs allowed under 50 lbs each (non-refundable deposit of $150 total). Dogs only.
Boat Dock: Bring your boat and tie off right at your own private dock (Room to moor boats up to 34' max). No fixed bridges to open water. Just a 5 minute boat ride to the tranquil waters of Sarasota Bay and the locally well known sandbar at Jewfish Key. This area is perfect for in-shore and off-shore fishing as well as dolphin/manatee sightings.
This coastal themed property features 3 bedrooms - one with a King bed, one with a Queen bed, and one with a trundle bed (2 Twins), plus an additional space in the Florida Room with a Queen sleeper sofa bed, creating a relaxing space for 8 guests to sleep comfortably. This home also has 2 full bathrooms with shower and tub in both. Bath towels and bed linens are provided, as well as beach towels. Guests can enjoy amenities like having your own boat dock and private pool, full kitchen, washer/dryer, WiFi, plus Smart TVs in each bedroom as well as the living room and Florida Room. You're sure to make fantastic memories with a stay at The Salty Dog.
There are tons of wonderful restaurants in the area with fresh local seafood, as well as grocery stores nearby.
A few of our favorites close to the house are:
- The Cortez Clam Factory
- Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar
- Pesto Bistro and Wine Bar
- Pork Belly's Eatery
- Shore (Longboat Key, but only 5 minutes by boat)
Want to put your toes in the sand at the BEACH?
3.5 miles to Bradenton Beach
4.6 miles to Coquina Beach
6.4 miles to Anna Maria Island
8.2 miles to Longboat Key
Boat Ramp Locations:
- Coquina North Boat Ramp (has 2 ramps)
- Coquina South Boat Ramp (has 1 ramp)
- Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp (has 1 ramp)
For all other ramps, please visit https://www.mymanatee.org/services-and-amenities/service-listing/service-details/find-a-boat-ramp.
Parking on the property must fit on driveway. Home is located in a cul-de-sac and road cannot be blocked. There is room for 1 vehicle plus 1 boat trailer or 2 vehicles and no boat trailer comfortably. Could possibly fit more with smaller vehicles/trailer.
Any questions, feel free to reach out and ask. :)
Property manager
Heather Dykstra
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
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Washing machine
Dryer
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Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs must be on leash when taken outside.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place used linens and towels in laundry baskets.
Take trash and recycling (if any) down to curb regardless if it’s an actual trash day the following day or not.
Please check out by 10:00am and lock front door by pushing the large top button. Thank you!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Bradenton
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Coral Shores, a neighbourhood in Bradenton. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Coquina Beach and Bean Point Beach. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bradenton, FL
What's nearby
- Cortez Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
- IMG Academy - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
- IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
- Coquina Beach - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
- LECOM Park - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 7-Eleven - 20 min walk
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- Clancy's Irish Sports Pub - 5 min drive
- Kelsey's on Cortez - 4 min drive
- Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar - 17 min walk
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Courtney S.
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual beach vacation
Courtney S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Derek N.
8 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Derek N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by Heather Dykstra
We are from Lakeland, FL but have a second home in Bradenton that we consider to be our retirement home one day. We have a 23 year old son. We also have a cattle ranch with 3 donkeys, a wild hog and a French bulldog (Piper). We love the outdoors, especially fishing in Sarasota Bay and Tampa Bay. We recently purchased this home to rent out to others so that they can also enjoy the beauty of this area and all it has to offer.
Why they chose this property
The Salty Dog is located in Coral Shores Subdivision, just off of Cortez Rd before the bridge to the beaches. We love this neighborhood because it's quiet and everyone is always so nice. We can fish right off of our docks and also take our boat out to the bay in about 5 minutes. Great restaurants and things to do in the local area. We too, were also renters a few years ago and would always rent in this area within a 5 mile radius. We just really enjoy being here and we know you will too.
What makes this property unique
Where do I start? The boat dock with no bridges to the open bay in 5 minutes time. The private pool. Being able to fish off of your own dock. The convenience of amazing restaurants and stores nearby. Staying in a nice neighborhood where neighbors are friendly. The full kitchen. The fact that it sleeps 8 comfortably. There are too many things to list. Come see for yourself!
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