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A living room with a striped sofa, a striped armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a wicker chair. There are two windows with blinds, a door with a glass panel, and a rug on the floor.
A dining area with a round table, four wicker chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a window with blinds.
A hot tub with a blue tiled edge and a metal ladder.
A dining area with a round table and six chairs, a lamp on a side table, and a kitchen in the background.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4940 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bradenton

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of State College of Florida, Bay Cottage - 940 sq Ft! Luxury for Your Stay - 30 Day Rental - 55+ Community is within 3 miles (5 km) of IMG Soccer Academy.

What's nearby

  • Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Mall at University Town Center - 22 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 22 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Lido Beach - 23 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick Fil A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bay Cottage - 940 sq Ft! Luxury for Your Stay - 30 Day Rental - 55+ Community

Welcome to your serene retreat in a tranquil 55+ community in Bradenton, Florida! This peaceful haven ensures at least a 24-hour buffer between guests for your safety and peace of mind. We meticulously clean and disinfect the space, because your health and well-being are our top priority.

Nestled less than 10 miles from the sun-kissed beaches of Sarasota and Bradenton, and a short 1.5-mile drive from the stunning IMG Academy Golf Course, this location is a dream come true. The Sarasota Airport is conveniently close, just 4 miles away.

Explore local attractions like the Mote Aquarium, the Bishop Museum of Science & Nature, vibrant Downtown Sarasota, the charming Anna Maria Island, and the exclusive St. Armands Circle. Indulge in an array of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options in sunny Southwest Florida. For baseball enthusiasts, the excitement of Lecom Stadium in Bradenton and Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota is just around the corner, with schedules available at the provided links.

Experience luxury in our fully upgraded 940 sq ft residence, boasting 2 cozy bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a plethora of amenities. Enjoy the Florida sunshine and gentle breezes in your sunny and shady outdoor space, complete with a full-size LG Washer/Dryer, 3 TVs, Zero Gravity Loungers, beach gear, and a fenced-in patio with umbrella and table.

The fully stocked kitchen caters to all your culinary desires, from baking tins to a Nutra Bullet, and even an HP Printer for your convenience. Unwind with a 60" TV in the living room or retreat to the bedrooms, each with a 32" TV. Wi-Fi and smart TVs let you stream content seamlessly with your accounts.

Your comfort is our priority, which is why we provide duplicate linens, blankets, and extra pillows.

Our community, right on Sarasota Bay, offers breathtaking evening sunsets. Located across from the Community Center (pool, etc.) and the Community's Office, you'll have easy access to a large communal heated pool (84 degrees daily) & spa, gym, and various on-site activities and clubs.

Savor your morning coffee at the picnic table in the fenced patio, or relax on the extra outdoor furniture. Enjoy meals undercover in the shade, all in a safe and private yet convenient location.

Community Perks: To access the pool and other amenities, simply register at the Community Office upon arrival and pay for your Rental FOB (approximately $125, non-refundable).

Come and enjoy your delightful stay in this serene and secure community, where comfort meets convenience!
For entertainment, guests can enjoy Smart TVs. Kitchens, washing machines, and 1.5 bathrooms are other standard amenities.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Children allowed for stays under 30 days.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 10:30 AM

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bay Cottage - 940 sq Ft! Luxury for Your Stay - 30 Day Rental - 55+ Community feature a casino?

No, Bay Cottage - 940 sq Ft! Luxury for Your Stay - 30 Day Rental - 55+ Community doesn't have a casino.

Does Bay Cottage - 940 sq Ft! Luxury for Your Stay - 30 Day Rental - 55+ Community have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Bay Cottage - 940 sq Ft! Luxury for Your Stay - 30 Day Rental - 55+ Community doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Bay Cottage - 940 sq Ft! Luxury for Your Stay - 30 Day Rental - 55+ Community allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bay Cottage - 940 sq Ft! Luxury for Your Stay - 30 Day Rental - 55+ Community.

Where is the closest airport to Bay Cottage - 940 sq Ft! Luxury for Your Stay - 30 Day Rental - 55+ Community?

The closest major airport to Bay Cottage - 940 sq Ft! Luxury for Your Stay - 30 Day Rental - 55+ Community is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 3.6 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 24.2 mi away.

Bay Cottage - 940 sq Ft! Luxury for Your Stay - 30 Day Rental - 55+ Community Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norman H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation

We were very pleased with our place and enjoyed where we were staying. Everything we needed was right there.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brigitt K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean

This is a super clean property. It is very well maintained and has about everything you can think of for a get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trailer Estates

Property was as advertise. Good base for exploring the area. The park itself had lots to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homey and cozy

My daughter, her friend, and I decided on a much needed, last minute beach trip getaway. Nancy was a wonderful hostess and her place was perfect for us - comfy & cozy, short drive to Siesta Key and it’s beaches. The cottage was well kept, clean, and equipped with anything we could need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Bay Cottage

Very clean, tastefully decorated. Everything you may possibly need was provided. Excellent TV/Internet. Safe neighborhood. Pool and recreational facility is conveniently located across the street.
Stayed 53 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florida Favorite

Nancy's property was all that it was advertised as. It was clean, well-appointed, convenient to Bradenton shopping, restaurants and the beach. We really enjoyed staying here. Nancy was very organized with directions on how to use everything in the home. We stayed at three other VRBOs in Florida this year, and this was one of our favorites.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Art K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Property was just as described. Super tidy, clean and décor was so welcoming. Home was supplied with everything we needed for cooking to being a comfortable place to relax. Nice community too. Enjoyed the pool, shuffle board, game room, bocce ball and beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Vaca

Our accommodations were excellent! The place was very clean and contained everything we could possibly need and then some. We had problems with the coffee maker and remote and they were fixed immediately! The only issue was the airport is nearby and planes were distracting but that was only during the day. We would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable, good location

Nancy hasn’t forgot a thing to help you feel pampered. This home is just perfect. It’s beautifully maintained, in a good location but there are planes flying over sometimes. Not troublesome though. We would happily stay again if we were going back to the area. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Consideration

It was great! Only one suggestion... The bed slid around easily, I'm short so I couldn't sit without it moving.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

diana g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

The property was clean and comfortable Communication with owner was great. The coffee pot was not working and she delivered us a new one the next morning . Everything was labeled so you didn't have to figure out the TV, lighting, wifi etc. Nice clean trailer park. I would come back
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible lovely property!

Everything was perfect. Nancy is fabulous, fun and a joy to know. The rental was impeccably clean, cozy and an adorable little home with plenty of room. Everything you could possibly need is there. There is a pool, pickle ball courts, shuffle ball courts, horseshoe pits, gym and tons of activities for everyone to enjoy. The little park a few streets over is on the bay with incredible sunsets. Kayaking is available with a launch right there. The entire trip was absolutely perfect from beginning to end!! Cant wait to return!!!
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal spot

Very pleasant and well appointed. Be prepared to bring your own garbage bags and HE laundry pods as they only supply one starter unit for each item. The same applies to paper towels and toilet paper. This is in the airport flight path, but you can barely hear the planes ✈️ once inside. I definitely would go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

The Bay Cottage did not disappoint. It is exactly as shown in the listing. I had read all the reviews prior and they were very accurate. Very clean, up to date, kitchen well supplied and other amenities that make it great. It's close to the pool and a few blocks from the beach. Nice community. Our only negative comments are that with being on the corner of the busy road it is a bit noisy and the planes flying in for landing at the Bradenton airport fly directly over and are loud. This may not bother others. Be advised that although this is listed as 4, we had to pay extra for our two guests who visited for a week, even though there were only two of us who rented for the month.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us

This is one of the best places we've stayed at. The pictures which are great don't do justice to all the little niceties here. Saying the place was clean is an understatement; it was immaculate and the most organized place I've ever been. Everything in the place was top notch from the bath towels to the coffee maker. It was furnished like you would if you were going to live there. Response from the owners was fantastic, there was a problem with the garbage disposal which wasn't a big deal for us but Peter was there the next morning to fix it and said he was going to replace it after we left even though it was working fine. There are a couple kayaks included so I was able to launch from the associations private beach into Sarasota Bay. I saw lots of dolphins and an eagle and a couple ospreys as well as fish jumping out of the water. Something to keep in mind if you book here is there are no cooking supplies like cooking oil, butter or condiments so you have to bring your own if you plan on cooking but the kitchen is fully supplied with cookware. I would recommend this place to anyone going to Bradenton/Sarasota area and plan on staying there again if possible.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kieran A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from Home

Wow, this property did not disappoint! I am a Florida transplant living in Chicago for the past 23 years. I try visiting the Bradenton/Sarasota area once or twice a year so I can visit my family. I usually travel down earlier than the rest of my family so I can enjoy some extra time. This cottage was a perfect stay for me, my mom and my cousin. We all felt right at home. The cottage was so comfortable and beautifully decorated throughout. I enjoyed cooking in the kitchen and fell in love with the kitchen table. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Our favorite was the pool. We enjoyed several days floating around the massive pool, meeting so many great residents of the park. We all fell in love with the pool and location. It’s so close to Aldi and Publix which was a bonus. It’s also about 10 minutes away from the airport. The only thing we were not able to enjoy were the Kayak’s. Sadly we didn’t have a truck to transport them to the boat launch plus the road to the boat launch was closed. Next time we will use them for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property and Excellent Location!

One of the best stays we have experienced! Host was very accommodating! Property was well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

April, 2022

We enjoyed our time at Bay Cottage! It was adequately supplied with linens, kitchen equipment and supplies and the owners thought of many details to relay to us.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home!

Our second stay here at Bay Cottage was as wonderful as the first. The cottage is immaculately clean, fully stocked with everything and anything you could ask for and more...From the kitchen to the bath there is nothing that you could possibly need! Nancy has thought of even the tiniest extra details to add comfort to your stay. There are kayaks, life vests, chairs, umbrellas, towels and more! You are truly on vacation when you stay there. The location is great.. close to main roads to go other places, restaurants....beaches. The park itself has all the amenities you could ask for..... a gym, beautiful heated pool, Pickleball courts, shuffleboard, horseshoes, kayak launch site, and other activities always going on. The full time residents as well as the "snow birds" are super friendly... always willing to offer information and include you in activities going on in the park. We love coming here and I'm sure everyone else will too!
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

The place was spotless. It had everything you could possible need. The instructions for the TV, arrival and departure were great.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would recommend

Great location, close to the airport and the beach. House was clean, and had all the amenities to make our time at the beach more enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As soon as I walked into the property I felt at home!! The property was everything I hoped it would!

I was in Florida for my granddaughter’s soccer tournament. Bay Cottage was perfect!! It was 30 minutes from the tournament. Bay Cottage was perfectly located from everything we did. Everything was perfect from booking Bay Cottage to our stay at Bay Cottage. I would highly recommend this property!! The Owner’s were wonderful to work with. Our stay was cut short because of pending Hurricane Elsa, which was a bummer!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bay Cottage was wonderful!

Like new or new property, super clean with great attention to detail. It had everything we needed for our stay and more. Very nice neighborhood, near the bay where we enjoyed beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Business Trip

We enjoyed this stay greatly! Very high quality in craftsmanship and amenities. Lots of personal touches as well. It was one of our best VRBO rentals. Highly recommend. Thank you Nancy and Peter
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021