2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath (sleeps 4) Historic home by Riverwalk & Parks (min.30 nights)

The owner was very responsive and quick to respond to emailed questions or problems (I had a few wasps). The house is a charming old house that has been updated to include every appliance. Since it is old, it has a few expected idiosyncrasies like the inability to open most of the windows..The kitchen has everything one could possibly need for cooking. The living room was comfortable and had a large screen TV which we enjoyed. I usually had one family member or one friend at a time, but the house could accommodate a large family with the pull-out couch. The owner graciously left an easel for me, and the area near the back porch was a great place to do art work. The washer and dryer were large and convenient to use.The only hitch we experienced was when I accidentally locked us out the first night, and the property manager was out of the country and unavailable. Fortunately the owner has a friend in the neighborhood who was able to help us. The owner was always available by phone or email.

We can't say enough about our 2 months at this property. The only thing better than the amazing location just steps out the front door to the pristine riverwalk and the beautiful home was our host Tiffany. From the moment we booked and throughout our entire stay, Tiffany was responsive, welcoming, and gracious. She cheerfully helped us troubleshoot the few small things that arose and ensured we had as smooth a stay at her home as possible. We were impressed with the small touches - the ADT security system, the abundance of night lights, and the drawer full of fliers to accompany the recommendations in the guest book. The home itself is very well laid out. We used every space throughout the days, particularly enjoying the absolutely stocked to the brim kitchen. We enjoyed the beautiful view of the water from the front porch and spent many afternoons in the sun on the back deck. We highly recommend this property. You will not be disappointed.

Home is beautiful and well stocked. Back Deck is great. Park beside the home is a plus especially if you have a fur baby. Riverwalk is gorgeous Neighborhood is in the middle of being renovated.

Enjoyed the charm of an older cottage...the park,tower, and boardwalk were amazing......short bike ride to many restaurants.... diversity of the neighborhood a unique feature

Tiffany has made my Bradenton Vrbo experience stress-free, relaxing, and memorable! My roommate and I are medical student interns that needed a place to stay in Bradenton, FL, for the summer. We already had a previous property ready for us 3 months in advanced and in the last minute, that property told us they weren’t available anymore. We were extremely stressed out and worried we wouldn’t have a place to stay. Luckily, we found the Blue Heron Hideaway and Tiffany. Let me tell you, Tiffany is the most kind, patient, empathetic, and generous host I have ever worked with. She responds with lightning speed to accommodate our every need even when she is in a different time zone. Not only was she super easy to work with, and great at communicating, her beautiful home made our stay very comfortable. It has everything you ever need for a long stay. The sunroom is perfect for lounging around and looking at scenic view, or if you need to study and work. The kitchen is fully stocked with almost every appliance and tool you need to bake, cook, or grill. The bedrooms and bathrooms are very clean and comfortable. The rooms also have a beautiful view of the brand new park that was built next door. I was also able to walk outside each morning and enjoy a cup of coffee with the phenomenal sunrise, beautiful trees, sounds of the manatee river, and even enjoy a book with the little free library. The back patio also has a nice view of the park and has a big table/chairs/umbrella for a barbecue with friends and family. We also worked with Mike who is the on-sight manager that helped out a ton for any little fixes that we needed during our three months. All in all, this place is perfect and I highly recommend it to anyone needing to stay in Bradenton. I definitely want to come back! 10/10

Property owner was easy to communicate with every time. Property has been recently maintained and freshened up. The elevated style of the house gives a beautiful view of the Manatee River from the front porch. The back deck is a great place to relax in the evening and watch the abundant wildlife come and go. We enjoyed 21st century amenities in a home over 100 years old! The construction and maintenance of a new city park was not a disturbance inside the home, as the sounds did not carry inside. The afternoon lightning storms were spectacular and the rains were cooling. We will recommend this location and hope to stay again.

When we pulled into the driveway, the exterior of the cottage didn't appear to be in great shape, but once inside, we were so surprised how nice and updated it was. Granite counters, nice appliances and fully equiped kitchen. The park next door was the biggest draw for us, but unfortunately, the entire park was under construction with no access. The RiverWalk is nice and will be even nicer when connected to the park next to the cottage. The neighborhood around the cottage is a bit shady, but we learned where to walk, which we did every evening without worry. The homes along the river are nice to very gorgeous. If you are a walker, drive out to Robinson Preserve where there are lots of trails and water fowl. It was 5-stars. There are lots of restaurants within a few miles from the cottage. Wilder's pizza is great. We had a lovely lunch at both Mattison's located off the RiverWalk and Pier 22 at the Marina. Tiffany was wonderful to work with when we had a few issues. The output from a couple of the faucets was not the best. The showers were both great. Nice big dishwasher and washer and dryer. Everything worked fine so no complaints. We had a nice stay and when that park is ready, it will be exceptionally nice.

The Blue Heron was exactly the place for us to stay while we waited for our new house to be completed. It is welcoming, spacious and had everything we needed. We enjoyed summer evenings on the back deck. Bradenton is a great city! So close to Anna Maria Island with its beautiful beaches made it the perfect spot. Coquina Beach was our favorite! Tiffany and Fred are wonderful hosts! We love the Blue Heron and recommend it!

Loved the house and neighborhood was close to everywhere we visited, close to the waterfront and relaxing, would have loved to have seen it before the developers moved in, but everything changes with time. Highly recommended.

While I wasn’t in town on vacation and spent most of my time away from property It would have been nice to know ahead of time that there is construction going on next door and across the street. I can say that the homeowner probably wasn’t aware of this. She also was very kind and very responsive with a couple questions I had. I would stay here again (once construction is completed).