Al's Dream! LOCATION - Just Steps to the Beach! Shared Heated Pool

Bradenton Beach, Florida
$478 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Spacious vacation home in Bradenton Beach - just across the street from the white sand and blue waters of award-winning Coquina Beach!

Al's Dream is the downstairs lower-level unit of a two-unit complex that makes up Cottages by the Sea.

This beautiful home was recently renovated with the charm of the old south and the modern amenities that travelers want to have the perfect vacation! Comfortable seating, sleek fixtures, and new appliances will make Al's Dream, YOUR dream! r>
The kitchen is fully equipped to make everything from that morning cup of coffee to be enjoyed on the big southern front porch, to a family dinner made up from your catch of the day and Farmers Market finds.

There is plenty of seating indoor and outdoor to gather as a family, or a group of friends to celebrate the sunshine and sea!

The master bedroom has a king-sized bed, with a master bathroom. Take full advantage of stepping out from the back door onto the deck and pool area where you can enjoy a nightcap or get in one more chapter of your beach reads!

The second bedroom has a queen-sized bed, and right off the living room is the third bedroom with two twin beds.

The beauty of this home extends to the lush backyard with a SHARED pool, outdoor seating, and gas grill.

The location in proximity to the beach is superb! Right across the street, a 2-minute walk... and you have found paradise! The large front porch is private for your use only! Kick off your flip flops, grab a sweet tea and enjoy the abundance of Gulf breezes.

While there are plenty of bed linens, beach towels, and bath towels, there is a washer and dryer to save your suitcase from sand on the way home!

The upstairs unit, called Angie's Place, is sweet as can be, with just as much personality as Al's Dream. The 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit has a private balcony off the kitchen with views of the Gulf and a balcony off the bedroom overlooking the pool. Rent both units and sleep 10 of your friends or family comfortably.

PLEASE NOTE: The pool and backyard area is SHARED by both the (lower-level unit Al's Dream) and the (upper-level unit Angie's Place).

There are beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, floaties, and toys located on the side of the beach cottage. All beach accessories are also shared by guests.

PARKING:
2 parking spaces available in front of the home for each unit, for a total of 4 vehicles being able to fit.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (111 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Gas Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English German
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Marina Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jillian M.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    This is our second year staying at Al’s Dream! We love the location and the house itself! We look forward to staying there again soon!

  • Amy F.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    It's a great location with lots of beach chairs and floaties available to use. But there were so many little irritants that our group agreed we would not stay there again. It is very cluttered with nick knacks and decor items - every inch of wall space and floor space filled - but not with practical things. Bookshelves had decor items - no actual books or games - and made the space seem crowded and tight. Wooden ducks on dressers are not necessary and just get in the way.There was just 1 towel bar and a tin basket/holder for the blow dryer in the 2nd bathroom - but no hooks for a hand towel or extra bath towels - and no shelves for storage in the bathroom. The master bedroom had a dresser that was almost impossible to open because the knobs were driftwood instead of handles. The lightbulb for a lamp in the queen bedroom was burned out and no extra bulbs. Window blind handle bent. There's a fishing pole on the living room wall that's dropping weights and hooks and we found those in the couch cushions. The outlet covers in the twin bedroom and the master bedroom are loose and not fully connected to the wall. And the pool was so hot that we could not sit in it at all. I know it's summer in FL but partially draining it and adding cold hose water to regulate temps seems like it should be standard.Like I said - just lots of little irritants. We didn't contact the management company because it was a weekend - and we still had a great girls trip. Just giving our honest review.

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Great location and great place. Steps from beach, small but nice pool. Few minute walk from a couple of shops, restaurants and bars. Would stay here again. Only negative, and I would say this about a lot of rentals, is the kitchen gear could be a bit better. Knives were dull, the sharpener did not work really at all. That poor tomato. Coffee makere buttons were all worn off,

  • Rhonda H.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    This was an excellent experience! My teenagers loved the fact we were so close to the beach plus having a pool in the back yard. We were able to make so many wonderful family memories & with teenagers who don’t want nothing but to play video games usually this was amazing! Thank u!

  • John C.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2025

    Stayed Apr 2, 2025

    Great location for the beach, bridge street and walking trail in Coquino beach. Very clean would stay there again.

  • Stephanie E.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2025

    Stayed Mar 9, 2025

    I’ve never stayed in a beach house SO close to the actual beach! Great location! Had everything we needed & so cute!

  • Benjamin E.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2025

    Stayed Jan 16, 2025

    We loved our stay at Al's Dream. It was just across the road from the beach. The property was great and perfect for our family!

  • Jillian M.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    We had a great time at Al's place. Loved the house. Loved the location! Would definitely come back again! It was the perfect vacation!

  • Kamaria P.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Was a great place for friends and family to come together and make memories! Had everything we needed to clean, cook, and have fun. Especially the heated pool! A one of a kind. Also loved security alarms to the pool, as I have small child who gets into everything so made trip feel much safer. Would definitely stay again!

  • Evelyn C.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Great vacation location! Beautiful home! Very comfortable. Love the welcome bag with goodies for the stay.

  • beth w.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    The property was perfect! We could not have been more happy with the area. Steps from the beach and bay, with a short walk to shops and restaurants. The home was completely comfortable and homey.

  • Heath W.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Home was clean and well supplied... we appreciated being able to stay with flexible date scheduling and not having tonstay a full week.. Location was nice to access the Pier street shops and food. The only downfall for us was the proximity to to public beech and how busy that area was... however, that is a prefernce to dor us.

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jun 12, 2024

    Location was great! Right next to bus and beach. Kids loved the pool! Steps away from the beach! House was very clean. I would stay there again. My only complaint was the front bedroom was near the air conditioner which was very loud.

  • Matthew M.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Thank you for the hospitality of our booking! Very nice place and close to the beach.

  • Christina T.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 5, 2024

    Great location with both gulf and sound just steps away, quiet neighborhood. The listing did not specify that another unit was attached upstairs with the pool/backyard being a shared space, but this was fine as it was only occupied for a few days during our stay.

  • Connie S.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    Such a great location and cute nostalgic feeling of old Florida. Easy walk to the beach. Had everything we needed. Can’t wait till next year to come again!!

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$478+
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