Spacious Gulf Coast mini resort with heated swimming pool, kayaks, paddleboards.

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pool

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Enjoy the area

Palmetto, FL

Riverwalk9 min drive
IMG Academy20 min drive
Robinson Preserve21 min drive
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Experience the quiet beauty and natural wonders of the Tampa Bay and views of the Gulf of Mexico at this large home on a canal on a tiny island. Enjoy the heated pool and attached spa, or use our kayaks and paddleboards to row out to the bay and view the mangroves, wildlife and sea life. You might even spot the manatees that live in our canals! It is illegal to touch, feed or harass the manatees.
Lush and beautiful Emerson Point Preserve is just around the corner at the point of our little island. There are walking trails throughout the preserve/park and you are sure to see white ibises, great blue herons, cranes, anhingas, and many other birds, and you may spots turtles, raccoons and other wildlife. There is a small beach at the point of the preserve that is perfect for watching the sunset.
Beaches are 30 to 40 minutes away including Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island beaches, and Coquina Beach.
Or spend a day in St. Petersburg, 30 minutes north. Here you’ll find great restaurants, breweries, shopping and world class art museums. Tampa has lots to offer as well being 45 minutes or so north.
Or head south to Bradenton or Sarasota for more great restaurants, a farmers market, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, (just across the Manatee River in Bradenton), the Ringling Art Museum in Sarasota, and shopping on St. Armand’s Circle, Sarasota. Also, we are less than a 2 hours drive to Disney World, a little more than an hours drive to Busch Gardens, and the Everglades are about 2 1/2 to 3 hours south where you can take a tour on an airboat and try to spot alligators and other South Florida wildlife.
There is so much to do here in southwest Florida, but you might just prefer relaxing at our little private water oasis in a quiet canal community where we provide beach towels, floats, and sunscreen. And after a day enjoying the water activities or beaches, relax in our media room with theater system where you can stream your favorite shows. We look forward to making your stay special! We offer a 5% discount for a 7 or more night booking, and a 10% discount for a full month booking. PLEASE NOTE: We do have a cat. He will not be on the property during your stay and the house will be thoroughly and professionally cleaned before you arrive. But please take this into consideration if anyone in your party is allergic to cats. Thanks!

Property manager

Alli Thomas

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Use caution in/around pool. 2 baby floats provided

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

It is very important that guests do not touch pool equipment or take pool vacuum out of pool. Let us know if you need a setting changed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Palmetto

This vacation home is located in Palmetto. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort De Soto Park and Cortez Beach. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Astro Skate and Fun Center are also worth visiting.

Palmetto, FL

What's nearby

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 9 min drive
Riverwalk - 9 min drive
LECOM Park - 10 min drive
IMG Academy - 20 min drive
Robinson Preserve - 21 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Del Taco - 14 min drive
Starbucks - 14 min drive
Corporate Ladder Brewing Company - 6 min drive
Wendy's - 13 min drive
Bradenton Yacht Club - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Gulf Coast mini resort with heated swimming pool, kayaks, paddleboards. have a pool?

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

Is Spacious Gulf Coast mini resort with heated swimming pool, kayaks, paddleboards. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

24 March 2024

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

Amazing stay!

This was a fantastic trip! The house is located right on the water with so much to do. There are kayaks and paddle boards that are easy to get right out on the water. The house is spacious with a great kitchen with everything you could need. The neighborhood is a short walk from nature trails where we saw so much wildlife. Would recommend to anyone!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

16 March 2024

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

Spring family fun

Totally relaxing venue, with plenty of room for 8 couples plus infant. Enough activities at location to fill days with swimming, kayaking, paddle boards, fishing and hiking. Our Daily day trips included spring training games, beach outings, shopping, breweries and restaurants. More to explore next trip. Host was awesome before during and after.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

20 February 2024

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

Private resort

This is an absolutely charming house with every amenity possible. The media room and pool area were our favorites when not exploring the state park and the nearby tourist areas, not to mention boating on the Myaka river and Tampa bay. Our hosts made sure everything was just right and were readily available for any questions or help we needed.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

8 January 2024

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

Wonderful vacation home!

Our family had an amazing time in Palmetto. The house is beautiful and has everything you need to feel right at home. The owners were very responsive - providing information about the home and area as well as great fishing tips for our teenagers. While the weather was a little colder than desired, we had a great time kayaking in the mornings out to the preserve area - kids caught a lot of fish in the canals as well as off the dock. The hot tub was great for the chilly nights. The kitchen and den area were the perfect spot for making meals and hanging out in the evenings. Plenty of space for everyone to relax and unwind from the day's adventures. Snead Island is a great community - we spent NYE at the house and were delighted to watch the golf cart parade as well as see the luminaries lining the streets. We walked down the road and watched the fire works along the water. The location was an easy drive to the Tampa airport as well Anna Marie Island. The description of a "mini-resort" is spot on! Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

29 December 2023

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

Family vacation for the win

This is a great property. Beautiful home. Room for all of us comfortably. Owners were responsive and helpful. Pretty pool and hot tub. Quiet neighborhood, but near to what we needed. Drove to several beautiful beaches. Love to return again!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alli Thomas

We are Alli and Jimmy and we look forward to meeting you! We love living on the water and enjoy many water sports and seeing so much wildlife and sea life around here. We also love entertaining guests and making anyone that enters our home feel welcomed and appreciated. We do offer both whole house rentals, as well as three bedroom rentals with us present as your hosts. The second option would include some meals prepared by us during your stay, included in fees, and possibly sunset cruises on our boat for an extra fee.

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is a close knit boating community, a hidden gem so it’s quiet, and Emerson Point Preserve right here is a lush, jungle-like delight!

What makes this property unique

Our property is away from the commercialism of the public beaches but still close. And being on a canal with access to the bayous and open waters of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico allows exquisite kayaking and paddle boarding experiences, right from the backyard dock. The house itself is large and the remodeled kitchen is well equipped for cooking and just spending time together. The media room has a projector and very large screen, so movie nights are a must!