Historic Bridge Street Pier - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Bradenton Beach Marina - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Coquina Baywalk - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Coquina Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Getting around
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Wicked Cantina - 13 min walk
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - 10 min walk
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - 9 min walk
Island Time Bar And Grill - 6 min walk
Star Fish Company - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Private POOL/SPA-Almost beachfront, Amazing Gulf Views, walk to Bridge St.
Welcome to the Merry Mermaid Treehouse. Our home is a 2 story house with a rooftop deck and GULF VIEWS! Just across the street from beach, the location can't be beat.
Our brand new heated pool and spa in the private backyard oasis is amazing and ready for you (games included for the kids: connect 4, pool basketball, and bag toss). Outdoor TV for watching your favorite game in the hot tub!
Our street has a dock on the bay that is great for fishing, kayaking access, or to be picked up by boat. In a five minute walk you can be to all the wonderful restaurants and bars on historic Bridge Street. Hello live music and nightlife!!
The home features two true master suites. The main-level master has its own kitchenette and also contains a trundle bed in addition to a king bed. Open concept kitchen , dining, and living on the main floor. The bunk-room on the main floor also has a full bath. It was remodeled in 2023 to CUSTOM bunks: 2 queens + 2 twins! Perfect for adults AND kids! The upstairs master, with a private exterior stairwell, has large windows providing you amazing light and a mini fridge & coffee bar.
We have a brand new 6-person golf cart available for rental through a local company, exclusive to our property, so it is always available as an option for our guests.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fenced private yard.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
House
Steps From the Beach With Amazing Gulf View brand New Listing
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Bradenton Beach, just steps from Bradenton Beach and Cortez Beach, and within a short walk of Historic Bridge Street Pier. You'll also find Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach Marina less than a mile away.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Private POOL/SPA-Almost beachfront, Amazing Gulf Views, walk to Bridge St.?
This beachfront vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.
Are there hot tubs at Private POOL/SPA-Almost beachfront, Amazing Gulf Views, walk to Bridge St.?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 14.8 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 21.3 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Private POOL/SPA-Almost beachfront, Amazing Gulf Views, walk to Bridge St.?
Yes, every accommodation at Private POOL/SPA-Almost beachfront, Amazing Gulf Views, walk to Bridge St. comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.
Private POOL/SPA-Almost beachfront, Amazing Gulf Views, walk to Bridge St. Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
KAREN H.
May 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We LOVE the Merry Mermaid Treehouse!!!
This house is AMAZING! The location is ideal, the size is perfect. Enough room for everyone, wonderful pool, fantastic kitchen! We had the best time! Ashley & her husband are terrific hosts.they make sure you have the menjoyable stay!
KAREN H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bryan F.
Apr 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Bryan F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelley M., Atlanta, GA
Apr 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Spring Break trip!
We had a great week at this wonderful home! Everything was well thought out & the location was perfect. Plenty of dining options close & the beach was right across the street- so easy. Matt & Ashley were awesome to work with and the communication throughout booking and our stay was seamless. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.Thanks Matt & Ashley for everything!
Kelley M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Audrey C.
Apr 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location to beautiful beach! Loved our stay! Hosts were AWESOME!!
Audrey C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa W.
Jun 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
It doesn't get better than this!
This was our first time in Anna Maria and we loved it! The house was perfect...from location to all of the amenities it just couldn't have been better. We didn't have to think about picking up things like hand soap or dishwasher detergent, the home had everything we needed. It is right across the street from the beach which made it so easy to spend a few hours there and then bounce back to spend time in the pool. We will definitely be back!
Lisa W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
William C., Crownsville, MD
Apr 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
We had a great trip staying here for 5 nights. The house was very clean and supplied everything we needed for beach days. Very close to Bridge Street and a variety of restaurant options. Would highly recommend!
William C.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul J., Annapolis, MD
Mar 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bradenton Beach Delight
We enjoyed staying at this beach house for two weeks at the end of February. The house is unique with a heated pool and spa, 2nd floor outdoor deck, and a prime location directly across the street from a beautiful beach with easy access to an incredible array of other amenities.
There were six of us who visited, our daughter & her husband, two teenage children and ourselves. The 2nd floor suite has a king bed, a cozy lounge sofa and double doors that opened outside to the spacious and furnished roof deck. It was here that we all enjoyed the evening sunset. A bath is adjacent. This suite offered great privacy and views.
Downstairs was the large open living area, dining room for 6 and open kitchen. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking and had sufficient plates, glasses, utensils. Two additional bedrooms are located on this first floor. The teenagers chose the rear bedroom that had two bunk beds and two double beds. The adjacent bath was spacious and updated. We chose the front room with a king bed and bath that also contained a small kitchenette and twin trundle bed. The overall feeling was that each bedroom was very quiet and private, and all bathrooms are well supplied.
We were able to use the heated pool & spa on cool days and then utilize the many beach chairs, and umbrellas on the warmer days at beach visits.
Communication with the owners exceeded expectations. One of the best rentals we’ve had in the Longboat Key to Anna Maria Island area.
Paul J.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Kimberly P.
Jul 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay-would stay again!
The owners of this property are incredibly responsive. I consider this as close to the beach as you can get without being on the beach. The pool is fantastic! There were a few items (ceiling fan in master upstairs) that could have been cleaned better, and the large shade umbrella on the deck plus a toilet paper holder in one bathroom were broken prior to arrival, which was disappointing. The kitchen had every amenity possible. The game table was awesome! The upstairs master worked for our family but if our kids were younger it would not have been ideal as you have to access from outside steps. I’m not sure why this place doesn’t have more amazing reviews. It was great! It is a solid 4 to 4.5 stars.
Kimberly P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
Jun 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Trip of a lifetime!
My husband and I took our teenage boys and their friends for a week at the beach. It’s not easy entertaining teens- but we were a stones throw from the ocean AND the bay and a couple blocks from bridge street. This place had it all. A heated pool tvs everywhere plenty of beds and bathrooms, soft towels, pool towels, pots and pans. Lived this place!!!
Linda S.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda B.
Apr 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!!!!
Everything about our trip to AMI was absolutely perfect!!! We loved being greeted by a super cute welcome basket and a very clean and cute beach home. The location of the house is just WOW!! Nothing beats being steps away from the beach, a quick walk to all the shops and food, breathtaking sunset view, and of course the amazing pool /backyard. Traveling with young kids isn't easy and this place had everything we needed and more. Just bring your swim suits and sunscreen and be ready for a great time!!!!!
Amanda B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kara J.
Mar 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spring Break for entire family!
This was our first time to the area and it was an amazing week! The home exceeded our expectations in many ways - the location was perfect for easy beach access and short walks to restaurants and shopping - the pool and area around it was very nice for everyone to gather outside - the home’s layout was awesome for our family as it allowed everyone to have their own space but also the opportunity to gather and spend time together - the amenities provided by the host were above and beyond anything we have ever experienced through other short term rentals - communication with the host was always quick and helpful when we had questions - the list could go on and on! There were so many little things we noticed and appreciated every time we turned around.
We highly recommend this home as we know you will not be disappointed! We look forward to our next visit.
Kara J.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kerry P.
Mar 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Family Getaway
We just got back from our first trip to Bradenton Beach. We stayed at the Merry Mermaid and had a wonderful time- our boys can't wait to go back. The house is amazing exactly how it shows in pictures. They thought about everything you would ever need for a beach trip- you literally need nothing but your clothes. The location is great- directly across the street from the beach and only a few blocks away to the downtown area. Ashley was amazing to work with. We are already planning our next trip down.
Kerry P.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Corey E.
Jun 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Our stay here was wonderful! Ashley was very kind and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. When a small issue came up at the house, she had a handyman at the property quickly to resolve it. The location of this home is perfect. It is a 2 minute walk to the beach. We went to the beach each morning around 7am and had it mostly to ourselves until about noon! The home is setup great for visiting with family. Highly recommend – thanks, Ashley!
Corey E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kelli B.
Jun 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid House
The house is in a great location within walking distance from bridge street and right across the street from the beach. You can see the ocean from the deck of the house. We really enjoyed our stay and the host was excellent! We will be back again soon.
Kelli B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tonia N., Riverton, Utah
Apr 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house
We have never been to Anna Maria before and we loved our stay here . The beach house is comfy and has everything you need. We loved running each morning along the fun walkway to the bridge to see the dolphins and even saw a manatee!!! It was also very convenient to have a house within walking distance so we didn’t have to park and the kids could run back and forth. I thought the host was very very easy to work with and went out of her way to make sure we were having a good time. Even helped us get a late checkout after our flights got changed . I would stay here again and will because we loved the island !!
Tonia N.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Raejean M.
Mar 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid Treehouse
My husband and I have been to AMI several times, but this was a family vacation with our adult kids and grand babies(almost 2 and 4), so we needed a bigger rental than usual.
So many great things to report about our family’s stay.
Beach is across the street. Easy walking distance to Bridge Street and several restaurants.
The house is clean, comfortable and just as pictured and advertised. Quiet at night. It was well supplied with beach toys, boogie boards, towels, chairs, umbrella, cooler and a cart to get it there. Coffee makers on both levels had us easily enjoying morning coffees up on the deck. Plenty of space for together time and privacy as well.
Owner was outstanding with communication and we had no problems or complaints.
Raejean M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathy A.
Feb 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family beach vacay
There aren’t enough words to describe how fantastic this beach house is. We had 4 adults and 4 children, ages 4 and under. The house was perfect for everyone. Every possible accommodation was available for our stay . So many personal touches from welcoming baskets, coffee, comfy beds and linens . All you need to bring is a bathing suit. The house is steps away from the beach , close to restaurants and shops at Bridge Street. Ashley, the property owner was in constant communication and provided everything we needed. I can highly recommend this property. We will probably book it in the future. It was a perfect Family Vacation Retreat!!
Kathy A.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lou M.
Jan 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House, Great Host, Great Location!
Our family of 7 had a great experience staying between Christmas and New Year. The house was very well appointed with everything we needed and more. Ashley was super responsive and very accommodating. Last but not least, the location directly across the road from the beach was unbeatable. My wife and I had coffee on the master bedroom deck every morning overlooking the Gulf. The beach is fantastic with great chairs, umbrella etc included. We spent almost every day on the water. We have stayed in 4 different houses on AMI over the past year and this is our favorite!
Lou M.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mike C.
Nov 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House! Outstanding Location!!
We have rented many beach houses in the past and this is by far our favorite place! We are very picky on finding quality houses to rent and this one was top notch. They have everything you need and the house layout is amazing. It is very clean and updated nicely (and Im a general contractor) The two lower rooms offer their own privacy and bathrooms and the master bedroom upstairs is it’s own luxury suite with a bonus sun deck! The main living room/kitchen provides perfectly for in-house cooking, games and movies all in one. There is everything you need for the beach provided as well and the beach is right across the street. What a place and the two hosts are first class! The only complaint I would have is that we should of stayed for another week!! Love this place 😃👍👍. We will be back!
Mike C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ariadna P.
Sep 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
It exceeded our expectations
The house is gorgeous and we were delighted by all your details. We felt so welcome and appreciated. We had a wonderful time. Everything in the house is beautiful, clean and new. Beds are comfortable. You have everything needed for a pleasant stay. Just bring your food and the swimming suit!! The beach is beautiful and is just crossing the street. We will definitely go back on our next visit. Congratulations!!