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Dog Friendly, Heated Pool, Quiet Court, Salt Water Dock, Fishing!

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A two-story house with a symmetrical facade, a clock on the second floor, and a well-maintained front yard with palm trees and shrubs.
A front door with two wreaths, a potted plant, and a bush.
A modern interior with a bench, a potted plant, a wall-mounted sign, and a unique hanging light fixture.
A modern interior with a round mirror, a small table, and a wicker basket.
A modern interior with a white bench, a decorative shelf with a plant, and a wall-mounted sign.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Manatee Village Historical Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ellenton Premium Outlets
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Primary

1 King Bed

Sun Salt Sea

1 Queen Bed

Visit Florida

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Pool Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Primary

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Shared Guest

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dog Friendly, Heated Pool, Quiet Court, Salt Water Dock, Fishing!

Blue Marlin Bungalow is the perfect choice for those seeking a relaxing and enjoyable stay on the Gulf Side of Florida in Bradenton. With its relaxing decor, comfortable amenities, and convenient location, it provides a wonderful home away from home.
The property is located at the end of a quiet street in a court and backs onto 2 salt water canals. Dock up to the dock with your own boat or come by car. Blue Marlin Bungalow is located on a salt water canal off the Manatee River and you can motor your own boat in 20 minutes to enjoy the Intercostal or fishing out in the Gulf of Mexico or right off the dock! This fully furnished home offers a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for your stay. With three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, it provides ample space for your family, 3 couples or just a quiet space for snowbirds.

Located in Bradenton, this bungalow offers convenient access to the area’s attractions. You can explore the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island, visit the vibrant Bradenton downtown area with its shops and restaurants, or take a short drive Sarasota, north to St Pete’s, or Tampa. Disney is a 2 hour drive. More Sunshine and Beaches a short drive south for many unforgettable beaches to explore.

There are security cameras outside the property on each corner of the house that view each entrance into the property, front door, side door, garage door, pool door, driveway, back of garage , boat dock x 2 viewing our boat. Garage is off limits and a camera is inside. Cameras are not located indoors or in the lanai/pool area.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9891900
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

About the area

Bradenton

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in River Pointe, a neighbourhood in Bradenton. While the natural beauty of Coquina Beach and Longboat Key Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at LECOM Park, or consider a night out at Premier Sports Campus. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • River Run Golf Links - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Manatee Village Historical Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ellenton Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • River Strand Golf and Country Club - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Woody's River Roo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shake Station - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dog Friendly, Heated Pool, Quiet Court, Salt Water Dock, Fishing! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Dog Friendly, Heated Pool, Quiet Court, Salt Water Dock, Fishing!?

As of 9 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog Friendly, Heated Pool, Quiet Court, Salt Water Dock, Fishing! on 9 October 2026 start from NZ$612, 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 Dog Friendly, Heated Pool, Quiet Court, Salt Water Dock, Fishing! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Dog Friendly, Heated Pool, Quiet Court, Salt Water Dock, Fishing!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog Friendly, Heated Pool, Quiet Court, Salt Water Dock, Fishing!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog Friendly, Heated Pool, Quiet Court, Salt Water Dock, Fishing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dog Friendly, Heated Pool, Quiet Court, Salt Water Dock, Fishing! located?

Located in River Pointe, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from River Run Golf Links and within 6 miles (10 km) of Manatee Village Historical Park and Riverwalk. Manatee Memorial Hospital and Manatee Performing Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole F.

We had a wonderful time at Blue Marlin Bungalow.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2025
Thank You Nicole and family for staying at Blue Marlin Bungalow. We enjoyed having you. We will keep a look out for the turtle to be sure he is well fed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debora A.

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

Wonderful stay

Blue Marlin Bungalow exceeded our expectations, the home was clean, comfortable and well equipped for our two week stay. Our host was very responsive with any questions we had, always a quick response. Check in was super easy, I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2025
Thank you Debora for your kind review of our Florida home. We really enjoyed having you and your family. We thought it was great that you were half way between visiting 2 families and we were the perfect location of even length drives between the 2 spots( and a great central point to meet up) . We hope to have you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA C.

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

Blue Marlin a good catch in Bradenton

Our stay began with a warm welcome. The house was lovely and very comfortable. The host, Darla, was communicative and responsive to our requests. Could not have been better.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diane R.

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

Be Aware

This is a beautiful house in a lovely neighborhood. We stayed there with two other couples, all of us in our 70’s. There are security cameras, which is expected. However, be prepared to feel like you’re being constantly watched and monitored by the owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2025
Hello Diane. We glad you enjoyed your stay. As disclosed we have cameras facing doorways access to our home. They are all disclosed. We have cameras pointed at our boat. As you can imagine it is valuable to us or if it should have some sort of mishap on the lift. No cameras are in the lanai area and the last camera is in our garage. The garage is clearly stated as personal space of ours and that camera went off when the garage was accessed. The door was left open accidentally by the handy person. I asked you to lock it and you did which was great. The only cameras we may check if triggered are the garage or dock. We saw on the boat came our furniture from the lanai was on the dock and as you can imagine with stormy weather if they were to remain there they would be swimming with the fishies. If we had wanted furniture on the dock we would install some bolted down furniture there. We only asked if you could move them back into the protected area when you left the property. Hope you had a nice visit with your friends. You are welcome back anytime. Also thanks for noticing the pool was low and filling it up. We appreciate all the care you took of our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

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

A Sweet Find

Can't say enough good about Blue Marlin Bungalow. Had great quality both indoors(kitchen, beds, baths, living spaces exquisite) and with the pool and dock (we did a bit of fishing off it for catfish and palmetto snappers plus got a bonus sea trout. Nothing but top score on Darla's responsiveness for minor questions. The pool with its efficient cover heats in a couple of hours from 78 to 88 for any cool days. Patio setup is awesome for relaxing. Grill is high quality. The location is on a wonderful quiet street/beautiful neighborhood. Struggling to find something to criticize. Love the closeness to Holmes Beach and to nice restaurants on the Manatee River -- Riverhouse Waterfront, Mattison's Riverwalk and Pier 22. Overall a perfect place to stay and explore the beaches up and down Florida's Gulf Coast from Fort De Soto, down to Long Boat Key, Siesta Key and Boca Grande.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2025
Thank you Kurt for leaving such a wonderful review. We are so happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Blue Marlin Bungalow. It was such a pleasure to have you. I am amazed at the fish you caught! We would welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Darla Malcolm-Hauraney

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Welcome, Every Family has a story and this is ours. Built in 2000 for David & Jean as their snow bird retirement retreat. Sadly Jean only got a few winters to enjoy and passed away unexpectedly in 2001. David & Shirley enjoyed the winter home for many years. The pandemic the house was rented out to a fabulous long term tenant and now she has moved to her forever home. Neil & Darla, Sheri & Larry hope to enjoy the home more in the coming years and are going to rent it out on a short term basis going forward. We love to share our Florida home so others can have a comfortable place to enjoy The Salt, Sun & Sea.

THE HAURANEY FAMILY

Why they chose this property

Blue Marlin Bungalow is located in a boating neighbourhood called The Inlets. Located on 2 Salt water canals if you have a boat you can be out enjoying the Manatee River, The Intercostal and Tampa Bay and The Gulf of Mexico in minutes.

What makes this property unique

Come by boat or land. Blue Marlin Bungalow is located on Salt water and if you have your own boat you can be enjoying both the land and the salt water.
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