TROPICAL POOL, PRIVACY! ON WATER! BOAT OPTION, WKLY/MO DISCOUNTS, PETS WELCOME!

Palmetto, Florida
$690 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

CASA ENCANTADA, THE SECLUDED ESTATE ON THE MANATEE RIVER! Spend your vacation at a private estate on 200' of open water with tropical landscaping and a beautiful lagoon pool! BE SURE TO SEE THE VIDEO!
There is so much to do at Casa Encantada that some guests choose to never leave during their stay. And, in fact, if you choose our provisioning package, you neverhave to leave! Your groceries and drinks will be there waiting for you when you arrive! Fishing, kayaking, biking, swimming, sunbathing...do all of it or simply relax. Choose the Boater's Package option for beautiful trips to local waterfront bars and restaurants, nearby beaches, islands, fishing spots and uninhabited coves. In the town of Palmetto, a virtually undiscovered old Florida historic town, the locals are warm and friendly. Casa Encantada is gated and fenced, with the exception of the waterfront, for your privacy. There is a totally fenced area just for your dogs, complete with a warm water shower...also with a waterfront view. The tropical lagoon pool has a beach entry, waterfall, baja ledge and swim up cocktail table. There is a large standing cooler under the tiki hut for your ice/drinks as you sip a cocktail by the pool . A float box has numerous floats for the pool. The game Corn Hole is right there for fun family competition! You'll enjoy sunbathing on the spacious pool deck, relaxing in a hammock or sitting under the fan in the shade of your own private tiki hut. The tiki hut's bar is cleverly designed from an old ship's rudder. We also have a ping pong or pool table for your enjoyment and fun!
Facing due West on secluded Hooker Bay, just 5 minutes by boat to Tampa Bay, the sunsets are unsurpassed and are a daily main event. The waterfront deck under the huge banyan tree is perfect for watching the sunset, dolphins and manatees. Every evening, thousands of birds fly by at the first hint of dusk, and head home to Emerson Point, a bird sanctuary just 2 miles north. Great blue herons, spoonbill rosettes, sea gulls, cormorants, night herons, skimmers, ospreys, egrets, pelicans often stop by for a snack of bait fish right on your beach, just feet away. Hookers Bay is known as the best fishing spot between the Manatee River and Tampa Bay. Snook, redfish, trout, flounder, mangrove snapper, even tarpon are plentiful. Your 'front yard' is a legally protected manatee feeding area. You can wade or kayak out and watch from as close as a few feet away. Or you can see them from shore as they come up for air.
The home is large with an amazing cook's kitchen with two refrigerators, granite counter tops and three sinks. The family room, kitchen and wet bar are all in one open room with expansive views of the water, wildlife and sunsets. The dining room seats 12 overlooking Hooker Bay.. Open the doors for true waterfront dining. The adjacent living room has a working fireplace and water view. There are three large, comfortable bedrooms, all with water views and flat screen TV's. The master bedroom is large with a king size bed and a view of Hooker Bay.. The bath has a walk in shower. All linens are top quality. It has a large dresser, dressing table and walk in closet. The second bedroom also has a king bed, walk in closet and view of Hooker Bay and the lagoon pool. It shares a bath with a tub and shower with the third bedroom, which has over sized twin beds, large closet and a view of the lagoon pool. This entire end of the house can be closed off with a pocket door creating a private suite. This feature makes Casa Encantada the perfect home for 2 or 3 couples. There are no stairs - one story only. Outside there are two spacious seating areas, one under the big banyon tree and another just outside the screen porch with two grills -- your choice: gas or charcoal.
Nearby Casa Encantada are numerous state parks, golf courses, beaches and fine dining.
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!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3200 Sq Ft (297 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio Yard
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Parasailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Pool Or Billiards Table Table Tennis Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Chef Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Wet Bar
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Note From Host: Outside Only. Not Inside, Screened Porch Or Garage

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Jacob B.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2026

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    Loved the pool and being on the water

  • Beth M.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    The location and outdoor space was absolutely awesome! Sunsets were lovely just as others shared. The kitchen was well appointed and check-in was effortless and easy which was very welcome after a LONG day of travel.

  • Elizabeth W.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2025

    Stayed Nov 10, 2025

    Beautiful pool and amazing sunset views! Captain Julie was an excellent host. Whenever we needed anything or had a question, she was quick to respond!

  • Keith B.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    nice place I would recommend it to friends and family

  • Patricia D.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Spacious home, beautifully decorated, nice layout, with breathtakinging views. Tropical pool was a highlight of the week. Captain Julie was wonderful with outreach and attentive care. Enjoyed talking with friendly pool service man.We had a wonderful week and look forward to future stays.

  • Tiffaney B.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    Beautiful view some issues with things in house due to newly remodeled. Property owner tried to get things fixed. The pool guy was very rude to family. Enjoyed the stay just wished the issues wouldn't have been there. Captain Julie tried very hard to solve the issues and said that she was going to handle the problems. Cleaning crew shows up while you are finishing getting out. Could have waited 10 minutes before showing up.

  • Lorena N.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    We stay with our two small dogs and my daughter. Property was safe fir all of us. We had a great tiene

  • Kelly K.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    We loved our stay. We were able to see manatees right behind the house and dolphins in the river. Our kids enjoyed the pool and wanted swim as soon as they woke up. The beds were very comfortable. There was also a closet of games for rainy days or evening family fun. evening faml

  • Roxy M.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    We spent a week at Casa with the family, this was our 4th trip back and we are already looking to plan the next visit. The home is so very well set up for family's, room for everyone to spread out. The pool is glorious, we spent most all of our days there. The kitchen is large and very well equipped. The kids had an awesome time on the kayaks and hanging out on the beach area. They also spent quite a bit of time playing pool. We were able to bring our dog which may be the biggest perk as a dog mom, we hate traveling without him. Capt Julie is very responsive with any questions and checks in to be sure all is well during your stay. Looking forward to returning soon!

  • Todd H.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    The house was beautiful, The host was very helpful in helping us find restaurants and beach ideas.

  • Kelli N.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    We had such a wonderful time during our vacation at Casa! We traveled with our family: my husband, myself and 6 boys (ages 16-25) and our dogs (the property is fully fenced other than the water front). The boys loved the grounds: swimming, boating, kayaking and fishing. They loved the pool table in the garage (where many pool tournaments occurred), a nice mid day break during those Florida quick rain showers. We only had to leave to pick up more food to feed them! The pool and gazebo area was amazing! We rented a boat for three days (from Julie’s recommendation) and had a great experience. Captain Julie spent a hour on the phone with me giving us guidance on the islands to visit each day. Note you will need to anchor the boat near the property. Don’t be like us Ohioans and not watch the tidy closely enough ?. Such wonderful memories during our week at Casa. Thank you captain Julie for sharing your beautiful home with us and for your amazing communication with us during the week.

  • Debra A.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    Beautiful property with direct access to the Manatee River, There are so many great activities to enjoy by all ages. We kayaked and paddle boarded daily, swam in the fabulous pool, played corn hole, played billiards, rode the bikes by the river. Plenty of room inside for our family of 7 with our doggies, who enjoyed the property as much as we did. This is our second visit and we will be renting here again.

  • Megan S.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    My family absolutely loved the pool and river areas! Beautiful property. We had rushed the process a bit to do an earlier check in, which Julie accommodated for us. There was some cleanliness things that could have been taken care of, I felt. The throw pillows had quite a bit of staining, under couches hadn’t been vacuumed or swept in a while. Overall, great place though and fantastic for family fun!!!

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    Captain Julie was wonderful with communication through the whole visit! The property is BEAUTIFUL with so much to see and do! We had a rainy day but with all the games, pool and ping pong, it was wonderful! The pool and outside areas as amazing and we had a Mother Woodpecker and 3 babies to watch the whole time. Our daughters went kayaking and we rang the bell at sunsets!! Loved EVERYTHING!! Thank you Captain Julie for sharing your PARADISE with our family!!

  • Catrina D.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 5, 2024

    Location, location, location. You wouldn't have to leave the property if you didnt want to. We visited Anna Marie Island and Siesta Key during our stay. I could live there just for the pool alone. Great place to stay! Host was very informative and had great communication

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