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THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI.

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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. No boat? You can easily rent one from several nearby locations or hire a charter or even a tiki boat ride. You can also fish right off of the dock at the house, so bring your poles!

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)

If you have an adult group, you can make reservations to 88 Live Piano Bar (just a 7 minute drive from the house). Must be 21 and up. Great shows!

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. :)

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs must be on leash when taken outside.
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Palma Sola Bay - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • IMG Academy - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • LECOM Park - 17 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Main Street at Lakewood Ranch - 33 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch - 33 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kelsey's on Cortez - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI.?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI. on 13 Apr 2026 start from AU$571, 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 THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Coral Shores holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Palma Sola Bay and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Anna Maria Sound. Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach are also within 6 miles (10 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. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and it was perfect for what we needed! We would definitely recommend! We especially loved the backyard set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2026
Hi Allison. Thank you for the positive review. After speaking with you, I know you meant to hit 5 stars instead of 4. I do appreciate that. 😊 So glad you had a wonderful time and your stay at The Salty Dog was great. 😊 Till next time! ☀️ 🌊 🏖️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2026
Hi William! Thank you for the kind review and I’m so glad you and your friends had a great time! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I just had the best week at this property! The house was gorgeous, exactly as it’s pictured. It’s so close to so many amazing beaches, Coquina is now my favorite. The pool isn’t heated but I was still able to float some days. Heather is a fantastic hosts to always answered of my questions in a timely manner. We hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2026
Hi Karin, Thank you so much for the positive review. 😊 I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and the home. I love Coquina beach too! Till next time!! ☀️ 🌊 🏖️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at The Salty Dog. The property is spacious, recently renovated, and well equipped with everything we needed. The pool isn’t heated, something I missed in the listing, but we picked up wetsuits for the kids and enjoyed the sunny outside space.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2026
Hi Max! Thank you for the positive review. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay at The Salty Dog. And I’m also glad you were able to enjoy the pool even without the heater. I will definitely consider adding that for the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacque H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive. Loved being on the canal and watching boats come and go. House is lovely, offers plenty of privacy. Nice neighborhood, close to all amenities and so close to the beach.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2026
Hi Jacque, and thank you for the positive review. I really appreciate it. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Salty Dog! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was beyond our expectations! Home was beautiful! Outside amenities were wonderful! Pool was huge but chilly! Lol Everywhere we went was easy to navigate and the restaurants were great. All yummy food. Tide Table was the best. Thank you for offering you’re home to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you Brenda! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! And I’m glad you got to use the fish wine glasses 😊 thank you for the pics and for the kind review! Hope to see your name on the guest list again. ☺️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect House, had everything that we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Attention parents playing at IMG: perfect house! Clean, fishing off dock, plenty of space, everything you need. Way way better than hotel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
Thank you, Dan! So glad you had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

Awesome house and great location!

House was very nice and clean. We all had a great time and caught a lot of fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you, Tiffany! So glad you enjoyed your time here and caught a lot of fish too! Hopefully you got to take some home with you! Till next time! 🎣 ⚓️🚤☀️🏝️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at The Salty Dog. We've been down to Bradenton for IMG's soccer tournaments for 4 years now and this was our favorite rental. The house had a great open layout, more than enough room for our family of 4. The home had everything we needed: newer fridge, microwave, and washer/dryer. We loved the location, pretty much in the middle from Anna Maria Island and IMG. The communication with the host was easy and the check-in/out process was clearly detailed. We would definitely stay at The Salty Dog again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2025
Thank you so much! Glad you had a great stay and loved the house so close to IMG and AMI. See you next time! 🏖️ 🎣 ☀️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at The Salty Dog was fantastic. The house had everything we needed for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. Whether hanging out around the pool or fishing off the dock, our family had a great time. The house is located in a safe, quiet and friendly neighborhood close to beaches and restaurants. There is so much to do nearby, that is if you want to leave the house. Heather is an awesome host. She was very responsive and always made sure we had everything we needed. Wish we could have stayed longer. I highly recommend staying at The Salty Dog!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2025
Thank you, Heath! I’m so glad you and your family had a great time and enjoyed the house! Till next time! ☀️ 🏖️ 🌊 🎣
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

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

Annual beach vacation

The Salty Dog was perfect for our 4 teenage boys and 2 dogs. We could easily bike to the beach and several restaurants. The house was well equipped with all the amenities needed to fix meals at home. A great time was had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you, Courtney! We’re glad you all had a great time and the home had everything your family needed. Till next time! 🌴 ☀️ 🌊 🐶
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just returned from a wonderful two-week stay at this home in Bradenton, FL, and we couldn’t be happier. From the moment we arrived until the day we left, everything was excellent.The house itself is beautiful—clean, spacious, and thoughtfully equipped with everything we could possibly need for an extended stay. The layout was perfect for relaxing, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen made cooking easy (which we did a lot of during our two weeks).The host was outstanding. Communication was quick, clear, and friendly the entire time. We had a few small mechanical issues that we resolved immediately and they were super apologetic!The location in Bradenton is ideal. Quiet neighborhood, yet only minutes from the beach, great restaurants, shopping, and everything we wanted to do. We loved exploring the area and felt completely at home the whole time.This property is a gem. We would book it again in a heartbeat and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing, well-managed vacation rental in Bradenton. Thank you to the host for making our two weeks so enjoyable!Highly recommended – 5 stars across the board!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Thank you so much Sheila for your kind review! You were a wonderful guest. I’m so glad you enjoyed the house and the area! I really appreciate it. ☺️ Till next time!!! ☀️ 🌊 🏖️ 🎣
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We can’t say enough about our stay! Close to everything we could need or want! We enjoyed lunch and dinner out, grabbed Boba on our way to do some shopping, had a great run at Robinson preserve and popped over to the beach in a matter of minutes! The house is clean and very comfortable, we had everything we needed to cook and bake a birthday cake for our daughter. Our kids loved fishing off the dock and swimming in the pool. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
Thank you so much, Derek!! We’re so glad you and your family have enjoyed the home and the local area. There really is a lot to do here! Happy birthday to your daughter! 🎉 Till next time! ☀️🎣🏝️⚓️🚤
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is AMAZING!! The house is so nice!! My husband and our 2 boys stayed for Thanksgiving week. We were able to bring our boat and dock it right at the house so we were able to use it everyday, just a 10 minute boat ride out of the canals to crystal clear water! We caught trout, snapper, pompano, and snook! The pool and house were really nice and clean. Kitchen was fabulous to cook Thanksgiving dinner in! The beds and bedding are very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2025
Thank you, Vanessa! So glad you and your family enjoyed the house and the fishing! Hope you got to keep some and take them home. Till next time! 🏖️ ☀️ 🎣

About the host

Hosted by Heather Dykstra

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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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