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WATERFRONT ELITE HOME WITH BEACH, SUNSETS, PRIVACY (#38807)

Bradenton, Florida

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Description of the Bradenton vacation home rental

Spend your vacation at a spacious, beautiful, pet friendly home on 200 ft. of tropically landscaped waterfront. Wonderful place to spend Spring break with your family! Coconut palms, orchids, frangipani surround you. This is not a canal home or a condo. Mangroves and an intimate, private sandy beach on the Manatee River are rare if not impossible to find and make a perfect retreat that your friends, family and water loving dogs will fall in love with. This spacious, beautiful home on the Manatee River has never been offered as a vacation home before. In the town of Palmetto, a virtually undiscovered "old Florida" historic town just across the "Green" bridge from Bradenton, you will drive down 6th Street under huge oak trees with hanging Spanish moss. Enter the private gate and begin your one of a kind vacation.

Facing due West on secluded Hookers Bay, just 5 minutes by boat to Tampa Bay, the sunsets are unsurpassed and are a daily main event. As you sit on the deck under the huge banyan tree, enjoy a glass of wine or your favorite cocktail as the show begins. Every evening, thousands of birds fly by at the first hint of dusk, heading home to Emerson Point, a bird sanctuary just 2 miles north. Great blue herons, spoonbill rosettes, sea gulls, cormorants, night herons, skimmers, egrets, pelicans often stop by for a snack of baitfish right on your beach, just feet away from you. The thought of all of this wearing you out? Just lay in the hammock where even in a good rain, the banyan will keep the rain drops away.

Right about now is the beginning of the perfect fishing time, usually signaled by a pair of dolphins, Mary Kay and Lola, who routinely cruise through, running fish out of the water, a true spectacle to watch. Hookers Bay is known as the best fishing spot between the Manatee River and Tampa Bay. Snook, redfish, trout, flounder - no boat required. The Manatee River is named that for a reason. Your "front yard" is a legally protected manatee feeding area. Want a closer look? Wade out in water as shallow as waist deep and watch from as close as a foot away. Or you can see them from shore as they come up for air. And don't forget to keep the tradition of ringing the bell at the last glimpse of the setting sun.

Fish, kayak, swim, bike to the marina for lunch. Take a 20 minute ride to Anna Maria Island. Visit the historic fishing village of Cortez. Rent a boat or hire a captain to take you to Egmont Key, Fort Desoto, or many of the waterside restaurants nearby. But first you will have to drag yourself away from Hookers Bay, a tough thing to do!

The home itself is large with an amazing cook's kitchen. Two refrigerators, granite countertops, two sinks -- even someone who doesn't cook will want to! Fix a cocktail at the wet bar. Eat in the dining room that seats 12 while watching the water outside the oversized sliding glass doors. The screened porch offers shelter if an afternoon shower happens or casual dining with family and friends. Lounge in the living room beside the fireplace or entertain friends in the open kitchen/living area. Watch the big screen t.v. or listen to music on the stereo from speakers in most rooms. There are no stairs - one story only. This home is easy to reach with reasonably priced flights from just about anywhere to Sarasota or Tampa. As cliché as it sounds, this is truly paradise in your own private waterfront home! Discover the "real" Florida! Owners also have a wonderful mountain home in North Georgia for rent -- listing #38878.

Area Description

This unique home is minutes from white, sandy beaches, Anna Maria Island. Beautiful Tampa Bay is a short ride down the Manatee River. Visit Passe Grille with the amazing Don Cesar Hotel. The home is on Hooker Bay, famous for its fishing, and just across the bridge from Bradenton. Guided fishing tours are available (redfish, snook, etc). Within 5 miles of bird sanctuaries with hiking and bike trails. Take a boat ride to historic Egmont Cay and tour historic fort sites plus oldest lighthouse in Florida. Ft. Desoto is also close by. Waterfront restaurants are everywhere - Mar Vista is a favorite. Go North and visit St. Petersburg and Tampa or make a day trip to Orlando to visit Disney World and all other attractions. The home is located in historic Palmetto where you can bike or take the golf cart to the marina and nearby restaurants. A fantastic location with every water sport you can imagine. Take the kayak out and watch as dolphin glide underneath you. Or watch the manatees from your deck under the banyan tree.

Nearby attractions:

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
The Jon & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota Ballet of Florida
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary
Asolo Theater Festival
Bishop Planetarium & Parker Manatee Aquarium
G. Wiz Interative Science Center
Sarasot Opera
Florida West Coast Symphony
The van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum
Circus Sarasota
St. Armands Circle - world class shopping
Bollettieri Tennis Academy
J.P. Igloo Ice Rink
Golf courses - over 60 in the area
Pirate Spring training 2009: season is 2/25 - 4/4; 19 home games, season opener is Wed., Feb. 25 at 1:05 p.m. VIP training weekend is 3/20 - 3/23

Vacation Rental Amenities

Features

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Sofa Beds
Hardwood Floors
Parking
Air Conditioning
Heating
Patio
Beach Chairs
High Speed Internet
Porch
Beach Towels
Housekeeper
Private Pool
Deck
Kayak
Screened Porch
Fireplace
Linens Provided
View (Water)
Full Kitchen
Outdoor Shower
Waterfront
Garage

Appliances

Blender
Hair Dryer
Stereo
CD Player
Ice Maker
Stove
Ceiling Fan
Iron
Telephone
Charcoal Grill
Microwave
TV (Antenna)
Coffee Maker
Oven
TV (Cable/Satellite)
Dishwasher
Refrigerator (Full)
VCR
Fax Machine
Refrigerator (Mini)
Washer/Dryer

Activities

Beach (onsite)
Live Entertainment (<1 mile)
Scuba Diving (5 miles)
Bicycling (onsite)
Restaurant (<1 mile)
Windsurfing (5 miles)
Fishing (onsite)
Sailing (<1 mile)
Jet Skiing (10 miles)
Kayaking (onsite)
Tennis (<1 mile)
Miniature Golf (10 miles)
Snorkeling (onsite)
Water Skiing (<1 mile)
Ocean (10 miles)
Basketball Court (<1 mile)
Shopping Area (2 miles)
Parasailing (10 miles)
Boating (<1 mile)
Hiking (3 miles)
Surfing (10 miles)
Deep Sea Fishing (<1 mile)
Golf (5 miles)
Water Park (10 miles)
Grocery Store (<1 mile)
Movie Theater (5 miles)
Aquarium (15 miles)
Gym/Fitness Center (<1 mile)

Other Vacation Rental Amenities

Brand new heated pool surrounded by tropical landscaping and just steps from the master bedroom. Tiki bar. Bikes -- ride to restaurants, marina. Private beach with umbrella, chairs, rafts, kayak, fishing equipment. Dining room with water view seats 12. Property is private, gated with dog park. Cook's kitchen w/granite countertops. Large screen t.v., t.v. in master bedroom, house faces West so spectacular sunsets every night, fireplace. Spacious 2 car garage. Would make a fantastic and romantic spot for a wedding!

Vacation Rental Policies

Payment Options: Cashier's Check, Mastercard, Money Order, PayPal, Personal Check, Visa
Check In: 1 p.m.
Check Out: 11 a.m.
Required Stay: Negotiable
Lodging Tax: 10.5%
Deposits: Varies with length of stay
Other Fees: $150.00 cleaning fee plus pet fees.

Reviews for this vacation home rental in Bradenton, Florida

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Renee from Atlanta, July 7, 2009

By Renee Harbeson (Atlanta)

I usually don't write reviews but this place is definitely an exception to my rule. Some friends rented Casa Encatada for my Birthday and we stayed there a week. I really don't know where to begin; the house is comfortable and very beachy, the view and the sunsets are amazing (which you can see from the back window of the house). The place is teeming with nature everywhere you look, several varieties of large birds, manatees, porpoise and jumping fish. The town of Palmetto is very charming and the pace is just what you need when you want to slow down and relax. We went to several awesome restaurants on the water and had so much fun. All in all, I think it was my best Birthday yet. Please tell the owners Renee sent you (and maybe I will get a discount the next time I go). Ha Ha.

Paradise!, May 25, 2009

By Debi Smith (Orlando, Florida)

My sister booked Casa Encantada from this website. Words cannot explain what a beautiful, awesome, relaxing time my family and I had while staying at Casa Encantada! This place has it all and we will never forget our trip to Palmetto, FL. We will surely refer to our friends/family and hopefully be able to come back for years to come! Thank you! Debi Smith, sister of Laurie Adams

Look No Further, May 14, 2009

By Dick and Dianne Nielsen (Wisconsin)

After looking at scores of Florida rentals we chose this one. It had everything you desire and then some. The sunsets on the private beach were the ultimate, the kitchen a dream, and the views are the best! If privacy is what you want this is the place, yet close to all the shopping and restaurants you desire. We can't say enough and will return year after year. Thank you for the best, we will never look any further for our vacation getaway!

Owner Supplied Testimonials

This is one of the most magical places I have ever visited. Casa Encantada is perfectly furnished with beautiful artwork and furnishings. The view is amazing, the sunsets one of a kind. The water is just outside your door. Sitting under the banyan tree is amazing. All this privacy and yet within minutes of dining, shopping, all kinds of fun! I will definitely make a return visit to this one of a kind vacation rental. You must experience it to believe it!