AMI Cortez Beach Retreat Views Resort-style Pool + WiFi + Dog-friendly

Bradenton Beach, Florida
$466 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 6

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Night 1 nights

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Resort-style Pool w/ Views Over the Water at Beach + Bay Home - duplex upstairs unit
• 65 steps to Cortez Beach + 7 miles of white Anna Maria Island sand!
• $150,000 new large, heated pool with salt-water, spillover spa, sitting shelf, and built-in umbrellas.
• Gulf of Mexico + Beach + Bay Views inside home + deck
• Paddleboard + Kayak
• High-speed WiFi
• 3 blocks to Bridge Street restaurants/bars/pier/shopping + listen to the Bell Tower Clockringing each hour – live music!
• Ping pong table

AMI Beach + Bay Home with Resort-style Pool - Cortez Beach Retreat Views Over the Water duplex upstairs unit
• 65 steps to Cortez Beach + 7 miles of white Anna Maria Island sand!
• $150,000 large, heated pool with salt-water, spillover spa, sitting shelf, and built-in umbrellas.
• Gulf of Mexico + Beach + Bay Views from inside home.
• New deck overlooking pool.
• Paddleboard + Kayak for either Gulf of Mexico or Sarasota Bay.
• 3 blocks North to Bridge Street restaurants, bars, pier, and shopping (downtown Bradenton Beach) + listen to the Bell Tower Clock ringing on each hour –
live music on the weekends!
• Ping pong table.
• New quartz countertops, new over-range microwave, new king bed, new washer and dryer and closet, and new plank flooring,.
• Cortez Beach to the Bay right outside the door on the shortest block on AMI connecting the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay.
• Jetty on Gulf of Mexico Jetty straight across beach with awesome views + sunsets + fishing.
• Put our Paddleboard + Kayak directly onto Sarasota Bay or the Gulf of Mexico to paddle to Bridge Street Pier, historic Cortez fishing village, Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass, Jewfish/Goliath Key, or wherever else you can around AMI!
• Dish Network satellite TV with DVR for recording shows while at the beach or Bridge Street.
• High-speed Wireless Internet.
• New paver path to street and enlarging backyard play area along with outdoor shower.
• Watch the mainland thunderstorms over the intercoastal Sarasota Bay.
• Grill outdoor on deck overlooking pool and Gulf.
• Coquina Beach is only 6 blocks to the south connected to Cortez Beach!
• Coquina Baywalk on Leffis Key only 12 blocks to the south
• Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass only 15 blocks to the south or a boat/jet ski/kayak/paddleboard ride away.
• Unlike bay homes further north on AMI, Gulf of Mexico water currents through Longboat Pass provide lack of decay so there are no foul smells.
• Cornhole bean bag toss game + board games.
• Boat Slip 6 blocks away at Bradenton Beach Marina
• High-speed Wireless Internet.
• First floor of duplex Cortez Beach Retreat Poolside is also available for reunions or weddings

Sleeping arrangements:
• Master Bedroom - King bed, beach/Gulf view, ceiling fan, satellite TV, dresser, closet
• Family Bedroom - 2 Single beds, beach/Gulf view, ceiling fan, closet
• Living Room - Queen sleeper sofa with space on ground for an air mattress

Our original AMI home is much easier to navigate than new-build 3-story homes on Anna Maria Island because our first floor is on the ground level and the second floor is one easy set of stairs. Other rebuilt homes on the island usually require climbing multiple flights of stairs up or taking small elevators.

Florida's best-kept secret, Anna Maria Island (AMI), features beautiful white sugar sand beaches, older Florida charm, award-winning restaurants, and shopping all within easy walking distance or a ride aboard the free Anna Maria Island Trolley. One of the few places in the world where the sunset is regularly applauded, this tiny slice of paradise stretches for 7 miles into the Gulf. Just across the Cortez bridge on the south side of the island, is the old-school Florida fishing village of Cortez, where restaurants have excellent seafood and some have live music.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1100 Sq Ft (102 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Hot Tub Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Park Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Table Tennis Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Todd

    Submitted Jul 8, 2023

    Stayed Jul 1, 2023

    Very clean and quiet and the A/C worked great. Comfortable bed in master BR. The pool and area around it was great too, very well done. The description says the unit has three bedrooms, but when you scroll down it counts the living room as a bedroom because it’s got a sleeper sofa, so it’s really a two bedroom place. Not a dealbreaker, but that should be corrected on the website. One of the kayaks (the brighter orange one) took on water at the stern that I found out the hard way once I was in the bay. Got back to shore safely, but it was a little disappointing. Lots of beach chairs and accessories to choose from, but the umbrella pole auger had two broken handles (cheap plastic) and it was a chore to get it into the ground to secure the only useful umbrella there (blue canvas one). The washing machine leaked a lot of water all over the floor when we attempted to use it (again, not a dealbreaker) and when I reported it, Rex responded to my text immediately. Overall a great location, great experience and I would recommend it.

  • Stephanie H.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Small inside but great outdoor space and location!

  • Monica M.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    Much of the listing was great. The beach- amazing. Sharing the pool with downstairs was a bit awkward at times but the pool itself was amazing. Lots of broken equipment and equipment in disrepair. Communication with owner didn’t feel friendly.

  • Submitted Apr 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 11, 2025

    The place was really nice and was bigger than it looked in the pictures! Perfect size for 2 adults and 2 kids. The pool was absolutely amazing- beautiful and hot tub was perfect too. Awesome location 3 houses to the beach and 3 to the bay, making for stunning views no matter where you are in the place. Great location walking distance to many great restaurants! The only thing that could improved is the host communication- had to ask the same question several times and a couple of them never got answered. One question that I asked about if the area had recovered from the hurricane I got a very angry and intimidating voicemail in response basically saying I was stupid for even asking that. Then he sent several messages saying everything was 90% open only for us to get there and it was about 50% open at best. Which was fine I just wish I knew going into it so I could have planned better. His abrasiveness and dodging my other questions almost made me cancel but I’m glad I didn’t because the place more than makes up for it.

  • Ann A.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2025

    Stayed Mar 17, 2025

    Great pet friendly home directly across from beach. Love the heated pool and renting a golf cart was the perfect way to explore the area. We would stay here again!

  • Dan M.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    Lovely time and the location was amazing!!

  • Melanie L.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    The views of the beach and the bay were amazing. Just a few short steps to both! The pool was amazing! The house had everything we needed. Love the bed and shower! Rex was great to communicate with about everything and responded promptly. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Trent M.

    Submitted May 2, 2024

    Stayed Apr 25, 2024

    great

  • Amy F.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2024

    Stayed Mar 30, 2024

    Location was perfect to everything we needed. We rented the upstairs and friends rented the lower level. We all loved the pool area and how close we were to the beach and Bridge Street. Highly recommended renting with friends or large families!

  • Kirsten R.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2023

    Stayed Nov 8, 2023

    Can’t beat the location - so close to beach and bay. Great pool and hot tub. Comfortable place, had everything we needed.

  • Mary L S.

    Submitted Dec 6, 2023

    Stayed Nov 30, 2023

    This is the third year our family stayed in Anna Maria. We chose this home because of the location and amenities. It truly is steps from the beach or the bay and we were able to walk everywhere including Bridge Street for shopping and restaurants. We only got on the free bus once to visit the North end of the island - check out the Sandbar Restaurant if you go! Sunsets and sunrises all week long and the pool and hot tub were perfect for unwinding after a day at the beach. Rex was a great host! Five stars plus one!

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