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Indian Shores Cottage

  • 2
  • 4
  • 4 nights min
  • Child friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden

$85.00

Excellent (5 reviews)

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Siesta Key Condo

  • 2
  • 4
  • 7 nights min
  • Nearest beach 0.25 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
“Had an excellent time! Unit was clean and precisely as described. Great location on Siesta Key with a short walk for Groceries, Food and Libations. Beach was a 5min walk across the street (using the signaled crosswalk) through the beachside section...”
- Review left on 03/13/2017

$85.00

Excellent (6 reviews)

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Indian Rocks Beach Condo

  • 2
  • 6
  • min stay varies
  • Nearest beach 0 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Air conditioning

Responds fast! Avg. 45 minutes

“Wonderful trip, the condo was spotless. Perfect place to unwind and only a very short walk to the beach. Many nights out of the deck enjoying the view of the sunset. The sheets were the softest that I have ever slept in. We would highly recommend...”
- Review left on 03/30/2019

$125.00

Excellent (44 reviews)

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Siesta Key Condo

  • 2
  • 4
  • 7 nights min
  • Nearest beach 0.25 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
“Excellent property with lot of parking, laundy on site and warm water in the pool, which was really appreciated on the cooler dates, speacially by the kids. Close walk to a white sandy beach was on asset. Condo was very spacious and full equipped. We...”
- Review left on 01/02/2013

$85.00

Excellent (38 reviews)

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Siesta Key Condo

  • 2
  • 6
  • 7 nights min
  • Nearest beach 0.1 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
“This was our first trip to Siesta Key, but not our last! We are already booking another stay at Siesta Breakers for next year. It is a great location on the Beach and great access to the mainland...”
- Review left on 07/14/2014

$141.00

Excellent (27 reviews)

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Indian Rocks Beach Condo

  • 2
  • 6
  • 7 nights min
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly

Responds fast! Avg. 3 hours 20 minutes

“Absolutely loved this place! Great week with four adults and 2 babies. Great accommodations! Clean, well stocked, wonderful views! Nice beach, not crowded, nice pool! Usually stay in SC. This was way better. Ocean calm, no jellyfish, white sand....”
- Review left on 08/22/2016

$180.00

Very Good (15 reviews)

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St. Pete Beach Condo

  • 2
  • 4
  • min stay varies
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly

Responds fast! Avg. 2 hours 37 minutes

“Donna was so easy to work with and their condo was very nice. The king master bed was so comfortable and their bedroom dresser was big enough for all our clothes. Great TV and comfortable sofa and side chairs. Kitchen was nicely equipped with...”
- Review left on 02/17/2019

$190.00

Excellent (20 reviews)

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Siesta Key Condo

  • 1
  • 4
  • 7 nights min
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Child friendly
  • Air conditioning
“We stayed in Crescent Royale #409. Condo was extremely clean and well supplied. We had flown in and was thrillled to see beach chairs, umbrellas, towels and etc. that we couldn't bring along. The property was peaceful and quiet. Only problem was RED...”
- Review left on 10/04/2016

$135.00

Very Good (13 reviews)

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Redington Beach House

  • 5
  • 14
  • 3 nights min
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Child friendly
  • Air conditioning

$343.00

Excellent (1 reviews)

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Madeira Beach Condo

  • 2
  • 6
  • 7 nights min
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Air conditioning

$152.00

Excellent (2 reviews)

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Bradenton House

  • 3
  • 6
  • 14 nights min
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
“My stay was from July 2- July 16 and I absolutely loved it. The rooms and bathrooms were super clean. Kitchen has all the appliances you needed it, home came with shower towels and amazing air conditioning through the vents. The neighborhood was...”
- Review left on 07/17/2016

$279.00

Excellent (12 reviews)

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Indian Shores Condo

  • 3
  • 8
  • 7 nights min
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0 mi
  • Swimming pool

Responds fast! Avg. 2 hours 27 minutes

“We loved this place! So wonderful to have lots of room with a heated pool and hot tub so close to the Bay...”
- Review left on 12/09/2016

$199.00

Very Good (44 reviews)

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Sarasota Cottage

  • 2
  • 6
  • min stay varies
  • Ask about children
  • Air conditioning

$158.00

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Lakewood Ranch House

  • 2
  • 4
  • 14 nights min
  • Swimming pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden

$279.00

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St. Pete Beach House

  • 2
  • 7
  • 1 night min
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 1 mi
  • Child friendly

Responds fast! Avg. 2 hours 31 minutes

$167.00

Excellent (8 reviews)

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Ruskin House

  • 2
  • 7
  • min stay varies
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly

Responds fast! Avg. 1 hour 43 minutes

“This is our second time staying here. Very comfortable very nice area. We were visiting our son who is at the University of Tampa. Even though it is about a 30 minute drive to campus it is nice to be out of the city where it's quiet with a nice view...”
- Review left on 10/05/2016

$132.00

Excellent (19 reviews)

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Indian Rocks Beach House

  • 3
  • 10
  • min stay varies
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Air conditioning

$263.00

Excellent (1 reviews)

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Bradenton Condo

  • 2
  • 6
  • min stay varies
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary

Responds fast! Avg. 1 hour 12 minutes

$138.00

Very Good (5 reviews)

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Bradenton House

  • 4
  • 8
  • 7 nights min
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 15 mi
  • Swimming pool

Responds fast! Avg. 1 hour 36 minutes

“The location of this house is really outstanding. We enjoyed being on the river, watching the beautiful sunsets daily, watching birds come and go into the inlets. It is a private place within a lovely subdivision with lakes and riverfront. We also...”
- Review left on 02/02/2017

$150.00

Excellent (25 reviews)

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Bradenton Villa

  • 3
  • 6
  • 7 nights min
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
“House was a great location for our Needs. Very Clean and spacious. Heated Pool was a great asset.. Would have liked a bigger more useable grill...”
- Review left on 02/23/2017

$180.00

Excellent (4 reviews)

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Hudson House

  • 2
  • 6
  • 2 nights min
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly

Responds fast! Avg. 1 hour 18 minutes

“I found this house to be everything advertised and then some. I was pleased to be able to use the pool at this time of year and found outside area to be very relaxing. As for the house itself everything appeared to be very new and remodeled. All...”
- Review left on 01/21/2017

$258.00

Excellent (8 reviews)

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Tampa House

  • 4
  • 10
  • 4 nights min
  • Child friendly
  • Pet friendly

$373.00

Excellent (1 reviews)

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Indian Shores Condo

  • 2
  • 6
  • 5 nights min
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0 mi
  • Child friendly

Responds fast! Avg. 51 minutes

$320.00

Excellent (3 reviews)

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Siesta Key House

  • 3
  • 9
  • min stay varies
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0 mi
  • Child friendly

$453.00

Excellent (5 reviews)

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Siesta Key House

  • 5
  • 13
  • 7 nights min
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary

$516.00

Excellent (9 reviews)

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Ruskin Townhouse

  • 2
  • 6
  • min stay varies
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 1 mi
  • Swimming pool
“My family of 5 from Ohio had a GREAT stay for a week in this condo (kids ages 10, 7 & 4). The condo was amazing with everything we needed. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed to cook meals! The condo had a dishwasher and washer/...”
- Review left on 07/11/2014

$160.00

Very Good (3 reviews)

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Bradenton Cottage

  • 1
  • 4
  • min stay varies
  • Child friendly
  • Air conditioning

$107.00

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Indian Shores Condo

  • 1
  • 2
  • 14 nights min
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Air conditioning
“This rental was exactly as advertized and it suited our needs perfectly. It is a beautiful condo unit and very well situated on the beach where the sound of the ocean is always present. The condo unit is fully appointed with every kind of cooking...”
- Review left on 05/08/2011

$123.00

Excellent (2 reviews)

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Clearwater Condo

  • 2
  • 4
  • 1 night min
  • Nearest beach 16 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
“My brother and I stayed here for one week, it was in the middle of everything, clean and quiet. Three heated swimming pools and laundry on site which was convenient for us too. All in all very nice...”
- Review left on 03/06/2017

$189.00

Excellent (5 reviews)

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Venice Villa

  • 3
  • 7
  • 1 night min
  • Nearest beach 1 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly

Responds fast! Avg. 1 hour 47 minutes

“The house was great. The owner was very responsive when we had a pool issue. Nice quiet neighborhood. Would certainly rent this house again. Wish it was closer to the beach. But, great house...”
- Review left on 03/13/2017

$338.00

Excellent (41 reviews)

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Sarasota House

  • 3
  • 6
  • 7 nights min
  • Nearest beach 2 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Air conditioning

$197.00

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Madeira Beach Cottage

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3 nights min
  • Swimming pool
  • Ask about children
  • Car not necessary

Responds fast! Avg. 35 minutes

“Newly renovated with one bedroom queen and two sleepers. One bath and fully equipped kitchen. No dishwasher and on site laundry is very clean. Direct beach access and trolley stopsl Very well maintained private pool. BBQ grill area very clean. We...”
- Review left on 08/30/2016

$115.00

Very Good (10 reviews)

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Indian Rocks Beach House

  • 3
  • 10
  • min stay varies
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Air conditioning

$274.00

Very Good (1 reviews)

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Bradenton Beach Cottage

  • 2
  • 4
  • min stay varies
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0 mi
  • Child friendly

Responds fast! Avg. 2 hours 10 minutes

“My husband and I spent the weekend in this cottage to celebrate his milestone birthday. We found it to be very comfortable and welcoming. I especially love the sunroom for my morning coffee and yoga. We were pleasantly surprised at how comfortable...”
- Review left on 11/23/2017

$172.00

Very Good (3 reviews)

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Bradenton Beach Apartment

  • 1
  • 5
  • 2 nights min
  • Air conditioning

Responds fast! Avg. 2 hours 10 minutes

$304.00

Excellent (4 reviews)

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Siesta Key Condo

  • 2
  • 6
  • 14 nights min
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Air conditioning
“Great place! Everything was wonderful,beach was a short walk away. Love all the new addition to public beach. Pool was heated,we went swimming every day. Unit was very clean and comfortable,couldn't ask for a better place. Took the free taxi to...”
- Review left on 01/06/2017

$89.00

Excellent (12 reviews)

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Bradenton Villa

  • 2
  • 5
  • min stay varies
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Air conditioning

Responds fast! Avg. 1 hour 12 minutes

$138.00

Average (1 reviews)

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Bradenton House

  • 3
  • 4
  • min stay varies
  • Nearest beach 10 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly

$155.00

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Zephyrhills Cottage

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3 nights min
  • Air conditioning

$106.00

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Ruskin Townhouse

  • 2
  • 7
  • min stay varies
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 1 mi
  • Swimming pool
“The condo was exactly as advertised and the property manager was very responsive to any questions. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay in this unit again. It is well maintained, clean and comfortable. It is a nice location and we...”
- Review left on 11/27/2016

$160.00

Excellent (4 reviews)

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About Gulf Coast Central Florida

Florida’s Central Gulf Coast has always been known as a popular tourist destination where visitors can escape the stress of everyday life. With pristine beaches lapped by warm waters, quaint towns overlooking the coast and a fantastic food scene, vacationers can’t go wrong at any Central Gulf Coast vacation rentals.  There’s something here to engage every interest and satisfy every palate.

Climate

While planning a stay in Florida’s Central Gulf Coast vacation rentals, it’s important to prepare for the weather. Here, warm temperatures and blue skies can be enjoyed almost all year-long. During the summer months, temperatures skyrocket into the 90s with thunderstorms bringing relief from the heat in the afternoon. Milder temperatures and lots of sunshine are what characterize the spring and fall seasons. The evenings might even be chilly enough to need a light jacket. The winter is one of the best times to visit Central Gulf Coast, though. Beaches are less crowded and temperatures hover in the 60s and 70s, which will feel very warm if you’re coming from a colder location.

Things to Do

The Central Gulf Coast area is less commercial than many of Florida’s other regions. In this part of the state visitors can appreciate a relaxing atmosphere, enjoy the beaches and clear skies, and experience the spirit of community. Some of the major cities that tourists flock to include:
  • Tampa – Drive along the scenic Sunshine Skyway Bridge that spans Tampa Bay or cast your fishing line from the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, the longest fishing pier in the world. Downtown, see a show at the Tampa Theatre, an elaborate “movie palace” and beloved community landmark, or let loose at Busch Gardens.
  • Sarasota – Just south of Tampa, Sarasota is known for its white sand beaches and sparkling waters where everyone should enjoy being a beach bum.  Lounge at South Lido Park or take a trip to Siesta Key for prime sunning. Play a round of golf at University Park Country Club before cooling off inside at the Ringling Circus Museum.
  • St. Petersburg – A cultural hub for arts, museums, relaxation and more, there’s lots to do in St. Petersburg. Visit The Dali Museum and the Chihuly Collection to see incredible works of art. Outdoors, explore the intra-coastal waterways via kayak and spend a day swimming, fishing and picnicking at Fort De Soto Park spread out over five offshore keys.

Regional Foods & Dining

When you’re relaxing in Gulf Coast beach rentals, it goes without saying that you should snack on the local specialty foods served here. Florida is famous for two types of foods in particular: seafood and citrus fruit. Florida is an excellent location to get tons of fresh seafood like grouper, spiny lobster, stone crabs and clams. For some of the best grouper around, head to Maximo Seafood Shack located in St. Petersburg at the end of the Maximo Marina’s Main Dock. Oranges are Florida’s claim-to-fame, but the state also has great coconuts, star fruit, and mangoes that star in many desserts and fresh-made juices. You’ll also find mouthwatering key lime pies everywhere you go in the Gulf Coast. Euphemia Haye in Longboat Key has a heavenly dessert menu where patrons can linger over key lime pie and live music.

Events

If the beach isn’t enough of a draw, come for one of the awesome area events. The Gasparilla Pirate Fest in January beckons buccaneers and pirate wenches from near and far for plundering, pillaging and bootleg fun. A short drive inland in Plant City is the Florida Strawberry Festival with luscious strawberries and live music held every February. In June, Savor Sarasota kicks off the summer with a celebration of local foods that visitors can devour. You’ll find a unique event no matter when you visit. 

If you’re planning a trip to Florida, Gulf Coast Central vacation rentals are great options that provide a comfortable, safe place to spend a relaxing vacation. Pick a cozy oceanfront rental for easy access to the beach and stunning views or a colorful Florida-style home downtown for your next vacation. Whether you’re coming to relax, enjoy some outdoor activity or taste the local fare you’ll find something new to experience every season of the year here. 
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