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Beautiful Pet Friendly Island Waterfront Apartment, 100Ft Fishing Dock and Tiki.

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A spacious living room with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a large window providing natural light.
Kitchen, Stainless aplliances, fully furnished, gas stove, microwave, dishwasher
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a stainless steel oven.
Queen size Sealy posturpedic bed, 3 big closets and double dresser, 48inch tv.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a living room with sofas and a red armchair, and a hallway with a wooden door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Emerson Point Preserve
Sleeps 2•1 bedroom•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Palmetto, FL
  • Place, Emerson Point Preserve
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, LECOM Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, IMG Academy
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Beautiful Pet Friendly Island Waterfront Apartment, 100Ft Fishing Dock and Tiki.

Beautiful 1,400 sq Ft, 1 bedroom ground floor apartment opens onto view of and access to 100ft dock, Tiki bar and sandy beach with sleeper sofa in living room, combination dining and kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless appliances, gas stove, dishwasher. Apartment is fully furnished with 60inch smart TV's in LR and 48 inch in bedroom. Full bath with walk in shower. Laundry room with washer and dryer. Barbecue grill. Plenty of storage. Parking 10 steps from entrance. Dog friendly, no size or number limit. You have found the perfect relaxing place for you and your furry friends. They are allowed anywhere on the property and the island including the beach, dock & Tiki. Fishing is very good from the dock, sunsets are gorgeous, Manatee's and Dolphins are sighted daily, salt water. Emerson point park is 1 mile away on the island with wonderful walking trails and sandy beach & picnic tables. We also have an adorable 2 bedroom cottage rental on the same grounds VRBO #182727.

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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 13–17
Children must be over 12yrs old.
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Events

No events allowed
Small get togethers are fine
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
No weight or number restriction. Must be on lead.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed in screened lanai

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
The housekeeper will take care of cleanup after you leave. Do not strip beds or worry about towel laundry. You are on vacation!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 810385vb
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
Note from host: Small get togethers are fine
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, a first aid kit 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

Palmetto

Located in Palmetto, this apartment is on 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 Fort De Soto Park and Bradenton Beach. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Manatee Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Palmetto, FL

What's nearby

  • Emerson Point Preserve - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Riverwalk - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • LECOM Park - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • IMG Academy - 23 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch - 29 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tenth street Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Cut Golf & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Pet Friendly Island Waterfront Apartment, 100Ft Fishing Dock and Tiki. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beautiful Pet Friendly Island Waterfront Apartment, 100Ft Fishing Dock and Tiki.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Pet Friendly Island Waterfront Apartment, 100Ft Fishing Dock and Tiki.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Pet Friendly Island Waterfront Apartment, 100Ft Fishing Dock and Tiki.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Pet Friendly Island Waterfront Apartment, 100Ft Fishing Dock and Tiki. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Palmetto apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Emerson Point Preserve, Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum. Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park and Bradenton Area Convention Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
property was convenient to stores and restaurants and welcoming to pets
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandy A.

Had a wonderful solo trip with my dog.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

VALLEI R.

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

ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND

THis was a great place to stay. All the way from the ease of check in to the location. We brought our boat and had an awesome time fishing and cruising.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Lovely get away

Our host provided the nicest accommodations for us. Top notch in every way. We had a most relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay! The best part was that my dogs could be themselves (they are quite “talkative”) and I didn’t need to worry about bothering anyone. Beautiful property. We saw dolphins frequently in the river. We had the best time. Bev and Len went above and beyond for us. Thank you, Bev!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you Leta for your nice review and beautiful photo’s. Please do come again any time. You and your mom were the best! Bev & Len
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim A.

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

Nice place

The place was nice. Great fishing off the dock and location to stores and activities was great. The drive to the beach wasn’t bad at all. The owners do have animals upstairs that get a little rowdy…but other than that, it’s quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Memorial weekend getaway

Great location for hiking, kayaking, fishing, and relaxing by the water. Publix is super close. Cannot comment on anything else nearby as our goal was to be mildly secluded. Emerson park was great. Our hosts were great! Property is super dog friendly. Loved all the oak trees around! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annelle H.

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

River time

Everything as advertised
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

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

Great apartment in great location!

This is a gem of an apartment in a unique location on Snead Island, FL. It is modern and well equiped. The living room looks right out on the river and the 100 foot dock and tiki bar. Best of all, you can bring your pets with you on vacation. Bev is the best hostess and will be sure to make your stay a good one. Come enjoy the feel of old Florida in this lovely apartment. You won't regret it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2024
Thank you Suzanne. It was wonderful hosting you. We hope to see you again one day 🌺Bev, Len & Smiley Miley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Great place, location and people.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

A little piece of Heaven!

Len and Bev are the perfect host. They are always availed to answer any questions, etc. We spent a month and a half there and was there during Christmas. They put a beautiful Christmas tree on the beach and the tiki hut was decorated as well. The tiki bar is awesome! We had wonderful meals there and met a lot of good people who were staying in other units on the property. This place is very pet friendly. We had our two dogs with us. It’s a great place for pets. We had a 22ft boat with us that we were able to park at the dock. It was so nice having it right outside our door. Everything you need is in the apartment. It is very roomy. The pictures online don’t do it justice. I can’t say enough good things about the owners and the property. They make you feel like family. This place is a little piece of heaven!
Stayed 41 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

deborah e.

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

nice pet friendly place

Most important for me is pet friendly without restrictions on size and number. I only have 2 ...25# and 60# lab but it's nice to know no limit. Must be honest that there was a 'wet doggy' smell but when we notified the owner she was very apologetic and got on to the problem as soon as we mentioned it. Seems maybe there was dog hair in the dryer exhaust that was damp from humidity. I like to be honest with reviews bc I appreciate fair reviews. The owner was readily available to help without being intrusive. I'm sure she would do anything for her guests.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette K.

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

Perfect alternative to a hotel!

We needed a comfortable and extended stay (10 days) for my husband to receive cancer treatment and wanted to have space to enjoy instead of a hotel room and hopefully a water view. We got that and more! The place is as advertised- better actually. Plenty of space inside for many more than we had (my husband and I and then I switched out with our 19 year old son). Furniture is comfortable, kitchen well equipped, very clean. Space outside may be shared with a few other guests on property: dock seating, beach area and in Tiki hut but plenty of room and everyone friendly. Hosts Bev and Len were so helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Would stay again if available for our next visit!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tayloe F.

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

Snead Island

This is a great spot if you’re looking for a old Florida feel while having work done at Snead Island Boatworks. It is an apartment below the main house and so you will hear noises from upstairs but we didn’t find it to be disturbing. The owners are lovely and rescue dogs. So there is always something happening around the property with her rescues. Our dog enjoyed the company.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Robert W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Never again

Description of fishing pier inaccurate.It is a boat dock with piers that make it difficult to fish.Condition of outside property terrible.Had to listen to very loud foot steps coming from floor above for hours every day
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2021
As the owner I feel this poor rating is very unfair. I was frankly shocked when I read it. Robert wanted to book directly with me for another two months in the same apartment and receive a good deal. I said I was very sorry, but I only book through VRBO. It’s possible he was upset about my response. His request came two weeks into his stay so he could not have been unhappy with the residence. . Also the dock is incredible. Excellent condition, 100 ft long, nicely stained with shade overhang, Frontgate sofa, table & chairs, bench and fish cleaning station. Fresh running water and the fishing is wonderful. A fully equipped Tiki sits at waters edge with granite counters, sink with fresh water, fridge, ice maker, large gas grill and big screen TV. The apartment he stayed overlooks the water and has a special rock insulation and sound barrier system in the ceiling & walls. I asked the current resident and they say they hear no footsteps from above. The grounds are manicured and covered in 100 year old Oaks & Mango trees. If you are considering visiting Snead Island, please compare others past very favorable reviews to this one. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice V.

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

Spectacular views, quiet and relaxing

We had a wonderful time staying at the apartment. The owners were wonderful hosts and checked with us to be sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed spending time on the dock and at the tiki hut. The owners had a garden and shared some of their produce with us, as well as fresh picked coconuts from their trees.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George F.

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

Great place

All good
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave and Deanna B.

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

Spectacular!

I could write all day about how beautiful the view is how large & comfortable the space was and how gracious kind giving & welcoming Bev & Len are!
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Very pet friendly and in a beautiful location!

The property owners are fantastic and make you feel very welcome. My husband and I with our dog rented the apartment for 6 months while having a house built and it felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 184 nights in Jun 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

robert m.

Waterfront Apartment

This was our first winter in Florida and we made the right choice in accommodations. This large, ground floor apartment offered many amenities from access to a large backyard with views of the Manatee River, a large dock for fishing, a sandy private beach, and the private Tiki bar. Situated in a quiet neighborhood on Snead Island but close to many attractions, Tampa Airport, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, and much more. For those that like to spend time walking or biking on nature trails, Emerson Point Reserve is just around the corner. Bev and Len were the ultimate hosts, making us very comfortable, spending cocktail hour with us on the dock watching the sunset. They were attentive to any needs we may require. Our fur baby loved the large yard, chasing squirrels, cooling off in the river and sleeping on the dock. What a wonderful two month stay we had at this comfortable apartment....highly recommended.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Awesome 3 month stay!

Ground floor apartment is nicely furnished and well maintained. I stayed with my Two Giant Schnauzers and Mini Schnauzer and had a fantastic time! Owners are on site and cater to any need that may arise. Great access to their private beach, private Tiki bar, huge yard. Very dog friendly! However, please don't mess it up for us that love this place by bringing a destructive, bad behaved dog(s) or human! The owners are GREAT hosts and made me feel right at home. I highly recommend this property.

About the host

Hosted by Beverley Smith

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Bev has been a Florida resident for 40 year. They both love the area, know it well and are happy to share their knowledge with travelers to our sunny state. Len, inventor of The Tundra Buggy, resided in Manitoba Canada most of his life. He used his invention to take many people on expeditions to view and photograph Polar Bears. Bev is the founder and President of Everglades Angels Dog Rescue, an all volunteer charity that rehabilitates and re-homes badly abused dogs, dumped in the Everglades.

Why they chose this property

It is old world Florida, the perfect place to relax, unwind and forget the rest of this crazy world. Very little traffic on the island, aside from some happy travelers on golf carts. You can do as you please, read a good book, enjoy the sunset, watch the dolphins drift by or catch some fish. Excellent shopping, restaurants, bars, activities of all kinds just a short distance off the island. This is a review from our guests, Rob & Ann McGarrity
Waterfront Apartment
This was our first winter in Florida and we made the right choice in accommodations. This large, ground floor apartment offered many amenities from access to a large backyard with views of the Manatee River, a large dock for fishing, a sandy private beach, and the private Tiki bar. Situated in a quiet neighborhood on Snead Island but close to many attractions, Tampa Airport, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, and much more. For those that like to spend time walking or biking on nature trails, Emerson Point Reserve is just around the corner. Bev and Len were the ultimate hosts, making us very comfortable, spending cocktail hour with us on the dock watching the sunset. They were attentive to any needs we may require. Our fur baby loved the large yard, chasing squirrels, cooling off in the river and sleeping on the dock. What a wonderful two month stay we had at this comfortable apartment....highly recommended.

What makes this property unique

This property is a total of 2 acres with beautiful 100 yr old oak trees, quiet surroundings, beautiful views of the mouth of the Manatee River and Tampa Bay, island living at its best.

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