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Happy Turtle A: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Sun Room

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A single-story house with a white exterior and pink shutters, number 2303, surrounded by a gravel driveway and landscaped garden with various plants and a palm tree.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bradenton Beach
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Happy Turtle A: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Sun Room

Sixty steps from a wide, never-crowded beach, on the quiet, narrow end of Anna Maria Island in Bradenton Beach. We are one of the few family-run homes left on the island, we answer our own messages, and so many of our guests come back year after year. Cute and easy, and just steps from the Gulf.

Your own entrance off the street opens to two queen bedrooms with closets, 1.5 baths, a bright sun room and veranda, and a private backyard. Comfortably sleeps 5: two queens, plus a couch or air bed for a fifth. Full kitchen, large laundry with washer and dryer, a dedicated workspace, a 65-inch smart TV with Netflix, fast wifi up to 300 Mbps, central AC on a Nest, a propane grill, one dedicated parking space, and self check-in. Two dogs welcome, any size.

The beach is a one-minute walk, with Aluna Wellness Center and Spa right on the way, and Anna Maria Sound is steps away. Historic Bridge Street Pier and its restaurants are a short drive, and the free island trolley is close by. Beach chairs and toys left by past guests are free to use.

Coming with friends or extended family? Book Happy Turtle A together with the home next door, Happy Turtle B, for a 4-bedroom whole-property stay with two living spaces and privacy for everyone. Prefer an upscale stay with a private pool? Look up Happy Island Cottage, our second beach home, 10 minutes away in Holmes Beach.

* AC holds the 72-80F range. The Nest is not locked: if it reads 76, that is Eco mode after the house sat empty, and it resumes your setting on its own.
* The grill has a propane tank in place. Please refill it after use; if it arrives low, Holmes Beach Ace Hardware (right by the Publix) does quick exchanges.
* TVs are streaming through Amazon Fire Sticks. You are free to use any of your subscription services, but please remember to log out after your vacation. If you are not familiar with Amazon Fire Sticks or smart TVs in general, please search online for instructions. We do not provide assistance with basic operations.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Clean up grill please - if used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We are supplying a starter kit, paper products only
No Smoking of any kind - indoors
AC range 72-80F. Nest: set 72 if you like it cold. Reads 76? Eco mode, it resumes your setting when it senses you. Happiest with the sliders closed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 664564vb
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
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 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 Beach

Located in Bradenton Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coquina Beach and Bradenton Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Bradenton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Aluna Wellness Center & Spa - 2 min walk - 0.2 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 Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Turtle A: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Sun Room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Turtle A: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Sun Room?

As of 30 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Turtle A: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Sun Room on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,156, 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 Happy Turtle A: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Sun Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Happy Turtle A: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Sun Room?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Turtle A: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Sun Room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Turtle A: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Sun Room located?

This family-friendly Bradenton Beach holiday home is located near the beach, just steps away from Aluna Wellness Center & Spa and Bradenton Beach. Coquina Beach is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property one block from beach and walkable to a few restaurants, will be back! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved staying here! The hosts are amazing and were very communicative. Steps from the soft sand beautiful beach. Great experience.. will definitely be back to the Happy Turtle! :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tarah m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to stay! It’s so close to the beach, which was not overcrowded. Plenty of room for 5 of us to have our own space and hang out together! Alex was quick to respond with questions we had. Would stay again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, easy walk to the beach and nearby restaurants. House is clean and quiet. Would go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and so close to the beach! We had a fantastic time. The only thing I’d like added is blackout curtains for nap time for kids :) we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This home is in FL, which is currently experiencing a heat wave. The outside temperature was between 95-100 degrees daily. The host locked the air conditioning at 76 and we could not turn it down lower to allow the house to cool off. The air conditioning unit was also not capable of cooling the house to the 76 degrees that the host locked it at. the house was 78 degrees throughout the entire day! You came in from the beach to shower and continued to sweat until 9 or 10pm when the temperature finally came down. We reached out several times to the host and they refused to send a tech to fix the air. I would NOT recommend staying here. The host never even offered to give us money back for having a MISERABLE vacation!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Thank you for the feedback, and I'm sorry the heat got the better of your week. For future guests, a quick note on the AC. The thermostat is a Nest and you're free to set it wherever you like, down to 72. That floor is spelled out in the house rules. It does drift up to 76 on its own when it senses nobody home, then goes right back to your setting when you return. Nothing is locked. Your week also happened to be a record heat wave, with outside temps flirting with 100. During our messages we found the lanai sliders were open. A 3 ton AC unit is good, but it has never once won a fight against the Gulf of Mexico. Once the doors were closed, the house cooled down and the issue didn't come back. Short version for anyone reading: set it to 72 if you like it cold, and let the sliders do their job. The AC works great when it isn't trying to air condition the entire island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Would do it again.

A great, clean and roomy place to stay. It’s a perfect location for getting around the island. The owners were available if needed throughout our stay. We were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Wonderful place

Great place to spend a few days. Property was clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

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

Great property - perfect location

We really enjoyed our stay here. I loved that it was pet friendly and that my dogs had a fenced in area to be outside. It was a perfect size and amazing location. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

Great location

Steps from the beach! Loved having access to beach chairs and a beach cart, it came in handy. Beds were comfy! Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Very nice!

Very nice and spacious! Loved how close it was to the beach, but a bit of a walk to restaurants and shopping, which was fine for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Vacation

Nice place needs a lil updating everything was otherwise good. Nice location to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Good one

Good location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J.

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

Very nice convenient rental

Very accurately represented in app and had everything that we needed. Property manager was very prompt with reply & friendly. Plenty of space inside and outside. Properties around area still have ongoing work from hurricanes but this property was totally complete.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C.

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

Property owners

Owners are the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Great

As advertised. Hosts were completely accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Perfect Quiet Get Away

This beach cottage is just what the doctor ordered. Spacious and comfortable. All you need in a home away from your own. Clean. Great gathering spaces inside and out. Close enough to the trolley stop! Super close to the beach! They added an extra touch with providing SOJO amenities for the kitchen & bathroom. Fenced in yard for our pets! what a plus!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephanie M.

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

Short walk to beach!

Overall great spot, plenty of room and space for our family. Came with beach gear and the trolley was a major plus. Only downside was we had trouble with the a/c, it seemed to be on a schedule and temp would rise in the middle of the night and was not ideal for sleeping conditions. Also beds need an update, terribly uncomfortable. Location cant be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you guys :) Both beds have a brand new mattresses, One is FIRM another is Medium. (This types are what the majority of our guests are requesting). If you prefer to sleep on soft one - it might me uncomfortable for sure. As for AC- house comes with smart NEST Thermostat. It does not have a night schedule, it must be some other reason - like open windows or door. AC is brand new too :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D.

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

Great little vacation house

The place is fantastic. Great location just blocks from a trolley stop and the beach. Quiet. Clean. Comfortable. Well stocked. Alex is an excellent host. Quick response to each and every inquiry, and offered some tasty suggestions for dinner. I couldn't offer a higher recommendation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie A.

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

I want to give a bad review, but in good conscious I cannot.

I really want to give this the worst review possible because I do not want this hidden gem to explode in popularity. The unit had everything you could ever want or ask for and the owner truly was great with meeting almost every possible detail you can think of for a beach house stay. Truly an amazing place that I will only refer my dearest friends and family to stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Roberta L.

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

Comfortable ‘clean place

The Happy Turtle suited our needs of a clean, comfortable rental close to the beach. Communication was easy,and Alex was quick to respond. Beds were comfortable, and place was spacious and equipped with most everything we needed. The four season porch that was lovely, could not be used by us, because of the smell of mildew. I’m sure it was related to the hurricane, so we were sympathetic, but sure would have been a great room to utilize while we were there.Also, know your tv passwords for your apps. Any station you want to access needs a log in, with the exception of Pluto.The location really was steps from the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

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

AMI One-Story

This property is in a great location close to beach, but quiet nrighborhood), it’s very spacious, and was quite comfortable. The unit is one story and has 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. It has a laundry room, large kitchen area and sun porch, and a small yard. Lots of positive, few negatives. I would suggest adding power strips and blackout shades in bedrooms. Better instructions on using TV (with and without apps) would be helpful. Also, colored strips on the steps up to the sun porch and from the porch to inside, might lessen the chance of tripping (I tripped over both).I recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

June M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was good. Location, location, location. This location is perfect for beach goers. The hosts were very easy/fast to respond to any questions. A few things to others looking at this property. It is not a well stocked property. Very basic. No replacement of paper products. (it does state that in the description) Bring everything you expect to use. There were two chairs, and some sand toys. I did ask the host about beach things so we didn't have to bring, and was told they don't advertise beach equipment so whatever is there is ok to use. Being several steps from the beach you would want your guests to enjoy the beach comfortably. The house was clean but a bit dated. Refrigerator makes a lot of noise. Some maintenance besides cleaning duties that the cleaners would do need some attention. (broken wall decor, outside area needs some upkeep attention) There is a great inside patio area, but not really usable. The air conditioner that is in this area is very old, and to small for the area. This is a pet friendly property which we enjoyed. It is fenced in so you do not have to worry about having your dog outside, but note, there is no grass, so you will still probably need to walk pets. Please don't get me wrong, we did enjoy our stay but wanted inform others of our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay in Bradenton Beach! It was great being just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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