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Luxurious 4 BR / 2 BA home with pool | Bradenton - My Great Escape

Holiday home in Bradenton with water park and fitness centre

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Living area
Interior
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8184.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, University Park Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, IMG Academy
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Luxurious 4 BR / 2 BA home with pool | Bradenton - My Great Escape

This spacious, fully-furnished 4-bedroom, 2-bath luxury villa is nestled in the serene residential area of Braden Crossings in Bradenton, FL Professionally managed by Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals. Relax by the tranquil heated saltwater pool, set against a backdrop of a beautifully landscaped garden and a lanai equipped with a ceiling fan, table, chairs, umbrellas, and sun loungers. Unwind in the remote-controlled Jacuzzi, accommodating up to six guests. The removable safety fence around the pool ensures children's safety, while the 6 ft. privacy fence surrounding the garden provides a secluded, peaceful hideaway.

Step into this stunning villa and be greeted by elegant bamboo flooring in the open family room, furnished with leather sofas and a swivel chair. Enjoy your favorite movies on the large 42” HD TV with DVD, Blu-ray, cable, and free on-demand movies. The home includes high-speed internet (200 Mbps), supporting all your devices—whether on a laptop, smartphone, tablet, gaming console, or smart TV, everyone can stay connected.

The dining area features a large wooden table with six chairs, perfect for family meals. There is also a separate lounge with a large leather sectional couch for watching cable TV or enjoying a DVD. The cozy kitchen is fully equipped with major appliances, including a dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, range/oven, large refrigerator/freezer, ice maker, rice maker, juicer, and even a rotisserie.

The primary bedroom boasts a king-sized bed, cable TV, a spacious walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom with a dual vanity and a bathtub/shower. The second guest bedroom also features a king-sized bed, while the guest bathroom includes a tub/shower. The third and fourth bedrooms each have twin beds, providing comfortable accommodations for additional family and friends. The laundry room is equipped with a large washer/dryer, iron, and ironing board.

Conveniently located near shops, beaches, sports facilities, grocery stores, cinemas, and a variety of activities, this villa offers endless entertainment options. Downtown Sarasota, just a short drive away, features cultural attractions such as the Sarasota Opera, Ballet, Theatre, Orchestra, the renowned Ringling Art Museum, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Marina Jacks for boat tours, and an abundance of shopping and nightlife. Additionally, you are a short drive from the scenic Anna Maria Island and the stunning white sandy beaches of Longboat Key and Siesta Key Beach, rated the world's #1 beach with its breathtaking turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Don't miss your chance to experience this exceptional retreat!

House Rule: No smoking. No burning candles inside of lodging. No parties. No Pets.

Pool heating is optional, for an additional non-refundable fee of $25 per day + taxes to be paid directly to the management company after the reservation is confirmed. Pool heat request made after guest arrival will incur an additional $45 trip charge.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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 in Bradenton, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Mall at University Town Center and St. Armands Circle are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lido Beach and Coquina 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.
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What's nearby

  • University Park Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Mall at University Town Center - 9 min drive - 12.9 km
  • LECOM Park - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Main Street at Lakewood Ranch - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • IMG Academy - 15 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxurious 4 BR / 2 BA home with pool | Bradenton - My Great Escape have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxurious 4 BR / 2 BA home with pool | Bradenton - My Great Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious 4 BR / 2 BA home with pool | Bradenton - My Great Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious 4 BR / 2 BA home with pool | Bradenton - My Great Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious 4 BR / 2 BA home with pool | Bradenton - My Great Escape located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of University Park Country Club, Rosedale Golf and Country Club and DeSoto Square. The River Club and Manatee Village Historical Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

6.8

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mary Taylor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
There was cigarette stub a used elastoplast broken glass in pool area the area beside pool was stinking ice cream tub in freezer disgusting for to be charged a cleaning fee and management fee what a joke I hope not to be using Vrbo again we had to move to other villa and was told by host they do not refund Vrbo costs absolute joke
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Judy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

False advertising

Pool and spa were the reasons for our selection for this property. THEY WERE NOT OPERATING AT ALL.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

T.R. G.

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

Great place!

This was a great place to stay. Clean, easy to check in and out and a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

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

Amazing

Beautiful home, located in a quiet neighborhood. But, very close to everything. Hoping to come back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

NOT GOOD

The house was clean but the pool and hot tub heater did not work. Every morning at 6:15am the hot tub would make a lot of noise and turn on with no heat and run for 12 hours. Did not get what I paid for. If you are thinking about renting this home get a guarantee that pool and hot tub works.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John A.

Family Getaway

The property is a great family rental or perfect location for relatives to come visit during your stay. The house is very roomy with its open space and welcoming rooms. All sorts of shopping is close and convenient. We would definitely consider this property again for a Gulf Coast vacation. PS love the pool!

4/10 Poor

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Pool issues

To start off this is advertised as two king beds. It is not. It is one king bed and one queen bed. Second We requested the hot tub to be heated before we arrived and paid extra and it was not turned on. We had issues the entire week with the hot tub and the pool. The pool pump was not running and turned green instantly so we could not use it even though we paid extra to have it heated. We were unable to get in the pool even once due to the conditions. We were told maintenance would be by but never told when and on the last weekend We came back and it smelled like bleach or chlorine and the pool moss was vacuumed out however I have no idea if it was safe to swim. Every time maintenance would come by, the hot tub was also turned off, We spoke on the phone as well as via text to the management company and they were not consistent with what was wrong. They had my husband trying to fix things which we shouldn't have been doing because we were on vacation trying to relax not fix the property. We booked this home specifically, so we had a pool and hot tub to enjoy but we were unable to use it the entire time. We were given two rolls of toilet paper, no laundry soap to wash the towels & no hand soap. It could be a nice house but I do not recommend until they fix the issues. For the price we paid we should have gone somewhere else. The property management company made a note to talk to me about compensation for our lack of use of the pool and hot tub but they never followed through.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Todd P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice place, but don't expect customer service

The house was exactly as it is posted, in a nice area, conveniently located close to places to eat and grocestores. It's a nice place to stay and very clean. We called about where the jacuzzi "remote", indicated by the ules of the property, was located, but no one could tell us where to find it. We figured it out on our own. We also called to get the jacuzzi heated, but no one came to turn it on, nor did the 'jacuzzi repairman' show up yo fix it, as the property management believed it was a repair issue. They did refund the price of the heating to us. Overall it's worth the price to stay, but don't expect help from property management.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Yuriy K.

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

Rental from hell

If anything could go wrong it did . We were not sure if we should go through with this rental because of many negative reviews, but we were assured multiple times by the property management that we have nothing to worry about , they promised much but did not deliver. First of all, we had to call multiple times to get the codes to the place, and they didn't send until few minutes to “check in time” 4pm. When we got there the place was filthy dirty , an inch thick dust, one of the bedrooms had torn out carpet. Nails on the floors. We had to tell our kids to keep their shoes on! Master bedroom had no lights, they were burnt out, dirty used sheets with hair! and dirt! and navy dark towels with white stains on them from soap or toothpaste, obviously never washed, refrigerator has leftover food stains and crumbs , costumer service person told us we are lying and the place is clean she was ignorant and rude and told us not to make up stuff , we had to send her dozens of pictures for her to believe that the place is not cleaned and it hasn’t been cleaned from previous people, the pool area was very dirty and the pool itself as well! After the BAD review’s we read we made sure to ask and triple check, in app and on the phone with live person about the cleanliness and POOL! We paid extra to have it warm, and LITERALLY said it was one of the most important things! Guess what!!! the bad reviews were correct! Pool was cold, the spa/pool remote did not work. After an hour on the phone with them and 57 pictures they said cleaners and pool guy will come. Cleaners did showed up and we had to leave the house with our 5 kids until 11pm. “This is after long flight and not unpacking” They promised a pool guy will come out the next day… it never happened. So again with lots of stress and time and many calls and messages with the property manager’s… “yes many different people”. I asked for the pool box code. So i can manually bypass the control remote myself! Which they finally gave. (Im Not a pool guy) but after I opened the box pool was set to service mode. Thats why remote and pool heat did not work… it took two more days to get the pool heated!! So half of our trip was gone. And day 4 it read a message “filter error” and heater was turned off again. So we had 1.5 days with the pool out of our 7day stay. Back to the house part lots of ants! No supplies. 6 towels total had to buy our own! Absolutely no care for customers!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Heather S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
House was dirty as can be. Pool was also dirty. Ants were terrible. The kitchen needs a restock of pots and pans and silverware. There was absolutely nothing to get you started. The neighbors parked in front of our driveway multiple times. A/c messed up and we had to have someone come repair it meanwhile the garage floor was covered in water. Spa only worked half the time. The bed sheets had blood on them. It was not the best rental. It is close to most stores but it definitely needs some upgrading. As much as I paid they could buy some pots and pans that are worth using and more than 6 forks.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Stephanie J.

Okay

Needs some attention to baseboards and ants in master, garage is cluttered, location is great! Pool is very nice!

8/10 Good

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed this property. The management company was super responsive. There was plenty of room and we had everything we needed right there. Great location from the airport, beaches and plenty of shopping. I would have liked the pool to be heated when i wanted and not preset hours. I wanted to enjoy the spa at 8am each morning and the heat wasnt available until "late morning". There were a few issues with the spa and pool heat not working but the pool was great otherwise
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Caitlin K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Okay

The neighborhood was very nice and safe , about 25 minutes from Lido Beach , we had few communication problems with the guest services but overall he came through after a few days , But my biggest issue was bugs , 1st day we got there I opened the bathroom drawer and a huge Roach fell out and ran under the sink , that honestly put a huge damper on our vacation, I know it’s Florida but it was very disappointing, I called guest services I was told to send a picture but that’s kinda hard when the thing scurried off , so I went to buy raid and sprayed for the whole time we were there , to make long story short when saw several dead HUGE cockroaches and multiple baby ones turn up dead in the master bathroom, I’m not trying to be mean I have kids and I’m just trying to warn other families and YES we sent pictures of the dead ones ! But other than that the property was nice and spacious and great location another thing we never got the “starter pack of essentials. There was just a few things that should not have been ignored that were. We always go through VRBO and never had a disappointing trip then this one.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline m.

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

Summer Vacay

This place was just as listed. I couldnt recomend this place enough. It was all we expected and more. My grand kids loved the pool. Pool was bigger then expected. And was so excited. I will book this place again and again. Very homey.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the place a lot. The pool was graat. Enjoyed being able yo to sit outside in the mornings. Liked the lay out of the home. The garage waa nice to have. Neighborhood was pleasant. Location was great for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe D.

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

Not an accurate listing regarding amenities

I'll start with the negative...took my shoes off at the door when I got there. 20 minutes later before getting into bed I had to wash my feet as the floor was filthy. Next day before I could let the others know, my partner had white socks on that ended up disgustingly dirty. We all walked around with shoes on from that point....from the minute we got out of bed. Next was the fact the listing said there was a gym (or fitness room, I can't remember). My daughter is prepping for a body building show and the fact we thought there was a gym is what brought us to this property. Only to find out there was not one. Lastly, the pool guy came the morning after we arrived and "turned" on the pool. Nice for swimming initially, but that evening we went to go in the pool. The water was 98 degrees. Way too hot to swim (we were there May 16-18). The listing says in the winter you need to pay to have the pool heated. Does that mean in spring/summer you need to pay to have it cool? So disappointed we couldn't swim. Management company was not as readily available as the info in the house statedThe positive is the place was roomy and in a nice neighborhood, close enough for the wedding we were attending. They had toiletries for us and fully equipped kitchen. Really nice place if I wasn't so grossed out by the floor. Made me question if anything else wasn't cleaned (and we just didn't know)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joyce N.

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

Green Pool/Don't believe the pictures

The pictures are not a true reflection of the home condition. During my stay I encounter that walls throughout the home had scuff marks, chips out of the paint, the flooring had gaps of 1/4" or more between the pieces of laminate, every threshold had blue painter's tape on it to hold down the threshold, a cabinet door was hanging on one hinge and the coffee maker contained old coffee grounds which had mole on it. However, the biggest issue was the pool. On the first day, the pool was green. I immediately contained Gulf Coast Rental as I was instructed in the check in instructions. After two visits over 4 days from the pool guy it was cleaner but the amount of chemicals that were added to the pool was overpowering. They stated it was "100% safe to get in". But there was still remnants of green on the walls of the pool and the corners. I did get a broom and scrubbed the green and it was coming off. With have children on my vacation there was no way I would allow my kids to play in that. During my entire stay I did have to follow up several times to ensure this was being addressed. With 2 days left of my Florida vacation, we left the home and found other accommodations. If you don’t care about having a pool you can use, then some of the other pieces might be acceptable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

SeanE

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice Family Hone with a few issues.

Location is good with plenty of restaurants and shops in the area. Wally World 4minutes away for groceries. What made the home stick out was hot tub with the pool. Hot tub was broken with a faulty heat pump. we later found out the mngt co was notified in December about it but never fixed it. More importantly , the site does not inform the buyer of this. If the mngt company takes care of it for us I will update. Killed 5 cockroaches but it is Florida and by no means is the home unclean. Likely needs an exterminator treatment is all. Ample cooking supplies and linens. Remotes had a few issues but one worked for 2 of the 3 tv’s. Overall good deal for a traveling family but hot tub issue without disclosure is troublesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal D.

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

Summer Family Weekend

This house fit in our price range for they area we were searching and more than met our expectations. The home was larger than expected. We enjoyed the 2 living rooms, kitchen and dining space and bedrooms. The king size beds were the most comfortable I have ever slept in at a rental. So much so that I may purchase this brand for home! The pool area was well maintained and a nice place to hang out with family. Everyone enjoyed swimming each day. We played games at the table while it rained and it was very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

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

Awesome place

For 8 people this place was great place to stay We didnt need it but the pictures show a computer and there wasn’t one. 15 minutes to Anna Maria island and Siesta Keys. Everything you needed within 5 minutes I would stay there again without any hesitation
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Beautiful Home

From my family to the porperty owner, Thank you. Beautiful home, great pool, would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Florida 2024

Had a great time and house was perfect for our trip. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Amarylis P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

bad cleaning

The beds were not clean with bloody makeup and it stank. The house was not clean either.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Great Family Stay

The house is perfect for a large family or for family to come and visit while staying here. The property is very roomy and convenient to all sorts of shopping, all set in a quiet neighborhood. Kids will love the pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Mya L.

Disliked: Listing accuracy

WOULD NOT RECCOMMEND THIS RENTAL COMPANY

I would not recommend this vacation rental company. While the house itself was clean, there were many other issues. I also spent most of our vacation in communication with the rental company. To start, the previous guests trash was left out in the garage. It was starting to smell the first day we arrived, and I messaged the rental company to remove it. They said they would have someone come collect it. By the end of our stay, the garbage was still in the garage, and the whole house smelled of trash. We were also uniformed about how the pool was heated. The pool is only heated late morning-early afternoon, which never allows it to warm up. The pool was never above 75 degrees for our entire stay. The hot tub was also only 75 degrees, and was never heated warmer, as you would assume a hot tub would be warmer than the pool water. We contacted them about this, and the maintenance person told us the heater was broken. They never came back to fix it, even though we were told it was fixed, which was clearly untrue. We have not received any money back, and have not received money back for the pool not being heated, when that was an extra fee. Although we called and texted throughout our stay, our needs were not met, and changes were not made to help our experience. I would not recommend booking through this rental company again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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