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Manatee Cove: Private Oasis with Wildlife, Hot Tub & Fun Game Room!

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12131 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, University of South Florida Sarasota
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Powel Crosley Estate
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, New College of Florida
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Manatee Cove: Private Oasis with Wildlife, Hot Tub & Fun Game Room!

Welcome to Your Private Waterfront Oasis! This spacious home on a serene canal off Sarasota Bay features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & a HUGE climate-controlled game room! Enjoy direct water access for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and spotting manatees. Just 7 minutes from the airport & 15 minutes from Sarasota, you’ll have access to beautiful beaches like Siesta Key & Anna Maria Island. Offering free WiFi, BBQ grill & firepit, this retreat is perfect for families seeking relaxation & adventure!

Experience Your Tranquil Waterfront Getaway!

Escape to our spacious 1,406 square foot waterfront home, nestled on a tranquil canal right off Sarasota Bay. This hidden gem sits on a sprawling one-acre lot, providing a perfect blend of privacy, stunning views, and a serene atmosphere. With three inviting bedrooms and two full bathrooms, our delightful retreat comfortably accommodates families and groups seeking relaxation and adventure.

As you step inside, you'll discover two large living rooms that create an open and airy atmosphere, ideal for gathering and making cherished memories. The expansive climate-controlled game room is sure to be a hit, featuring a foosball table, dartboard, cornhole, indoor basketball hoops, a domino table, and three arcade machines, ensuring endless fun for both kids and adults.

Step outside to fire up the large BBQ grill for delightful cookouts and enjoy direct water access to fish right off the dock, complete with provided rods and a tackle box. Take a canoe or kayak out to explore the serene waterways and witness the fascinating wildlife, including the playful manatees that often visit the dock—an experience that makes our property aptly named Manatee Cove.

Additional amenities include free WiFi, complimentary coffee, and a Roku TV in every room for your entertainment needs.

Conveniently located just 7 minutes away from Bradenton/Sarasota International Airport and 15 minutes from the vibrant city of Sarasota, our property offers easy access to a variety of beautiful beaches, such as Manatee Public Beach, Bradenton Beach, Coquina Beach, Siesta Key, Crescent Beach, North Shore, Whitney Beach, Anna Maria Island, Cortez Beach, Longboat Key, Lido Beach, and Bayfront Beach.

Whether you're seeking a family-friendly spot, a quiet escape, or a lively atmosphere, the options are plentiful! With all these features, our waterfront property is your ideal home away from home. Book your stay today and create unforgettable memories in this charming oasis!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to IMG Academy. A hot tub, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 10 minutes by car from IMG Academy and 14 minutes from Sarasota Memorial Hospital
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The family-friendly vacation home also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,409 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please pick up after your pet.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please supervise your children at all times

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Manatee Cove: Private Oasis with Wildlife, Hot Tub & Fun Game Room! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meg P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was fantastic! The property is truly an excellent experience for all ages! Thank you to our host! She's always very prompt with responses.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brad H., Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness
Prime location, super close to all the fun, beaches , restaurants. Super clean. Nice and secluded.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was perfect for our family. We were attending a GA soccer event for my daughter there at IMG. So close to the airport, IMG, and all the beautiful beaches. We felt right at home and will look to return next year. Sarah is so quick to reply, great communication. We loved the spacious yard and fun activities with the game room, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, grill, fire pit, and hot tub. Also loved the layout of the house and nice smart TVs. Everything is so clean and organized, labeled and accessible. So much fun! Thank you for providing such a fun place to stay that is comfortable and cozy!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Crystal K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay included four adults and our two young grandchildren. Loved our stay and your property. The house was so well kept, the cove with canoe and kayaks, and the game room provided constant entertainment when we weren't out and about. We were all impressed with the amount of amenities in the home. Thank you for providing a wonderful stay. We'd love to return!
Enjoying provided amenities on property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was incredible and the house was everything we wanted and more! Immediately we noticed how well everything was labelled! It made our stay seamless. We also appreciate the responsiveness of the host leading up to the trip. This is the best experience I have had with a vacation rental. I will absolutely be coming back, and all of my friends echo that sentiment!
Amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was wonderful! Home was cozy, and inviting. It had just about everything we needed for our stay, even things I wouldn't expect like beach towels! We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay here again. The house was nice and secluded with plenty of parking, in a quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the game room and had a great stay. The house was as described, we would stay here again. ,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Beachy Home!

Tasteful decor, simply furnished, quiet property & neighborhood. Great supply of nearly everything we needed - beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler, boogie boards were perfect! Kayaks were easy to use with the launch pad. Bring life jackets if you are picky. Game room and hot tub very fun. Only needed food and food storage bags/plastic wrap/aluminum wrap - host provided most everything else! AC and hot water worked perfectly. Clothes washer very loud, but worked. Canal had manatees on the other fork, away from the bay - so fun! We drove to Siesta Key, Venice and Coquina Beaches (Coquina was our fave, with dolphins and just the right size) - each about 40-60 minutes in Spring Break traffic. Neighboring geese, ducks, chickens were extremely entertaining!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Very nice property and great locationwould definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time for all.

There were 12 of us (six adults six children) ages six years old to 11 years old. Hot tub was in an awesome location to totally enjoy as adults and also children. plenty of outside seating for watching the sunset and just enjoying the outside. All enjoyed the canal and kayaks! The game room had a wide variety of games for all ages it was my husband and I are children and grandchildren. We also enjoyed the table games that were stored inside the house.It was a great family VACAY place to stay highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful House and Host

We had the pleasure of staying at Manatee Cove for my daughter's wedding weekend in Sarasota, and it was perfect! The bridal party stayed at the house, and there was more than enough space for everyone. The house was extremely well-stocked and incredibly comfortable, with plenty of beds and extra bath towels—this was one of the best-stocked VRBO rentals I've experienced.Our host, Sarah, was amazing! She communicated with me every step of the way, from answering my pre-arrival questions (like whether the refrigerator would fit the wedding cake) to helping us with any issues during our stay. We had an issue with the refrigerator, which she helped us with right away.After the wedding, my husband and I stayed a couple more nights with our pups to relax, and we loved using the hot tub and wood-burning firepit.A huge thank you to Sarah for making everything so easy and enjoyable! We highly recommend Manatee Cove!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation rental in sarasota

Hey, this vacation home is one of the best places I've stayed at while working in Sarasota. I've been working out of town for about 5 months now, and every week I stay in vacation rentals because I love the homey vibe instead of staying in a traditional hotel. This place was great, with lots of activities to do and try. I just learned how to kayak over the weekend, and it was a blast!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Manatee cove

Great place for kids
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous & Relaxing !!

My family was very impressed with the property! It had everything we could have needed for a fun weekend. Everything was very organized/labeled making prepping in the kitchen a breeze. The game room was awesome for our kids and the adults enjoyed it too! We loved spending time on the back patio for lunch during the day and s’mores by the fire pit at night. My husband caught a huge snook right off the dock and the kids had fun adventuring out on the kayaks. Very cozy house that was extremely clean and made us feel right at home! Cannot wait to visit again and recommend this place to friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023