This vacation home places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Mall at University Town Center and IMG Academy. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fenced private yard.
University Park Country Club - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
Mall at University Town Center - 10 min drive - 8.0 miles
LECOM Park - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch - 12 min drive - 8.9 miles
IMG Academy - 15 min drive - 8.3 miles
Getting around
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 11 min walk
RaceTrac - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
RaceTrac - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 5 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.
Luxurious 4 BR / 2 BA home with pool | Bradenton - My Great Escape
This spacious, fully-furnished 4-bedroom, 2-bath luxury villa is nestled in the serene residential area of Braden Crossings in Bradenton, FL Professionally managed by Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals. Relax by the tranquil heated saltwater pool, set against a backdrop of a beautifully landscaped garden and a lanai equipped with a ceiling fan, table, chairs, umbrellas, and sun loungers. Unwind in the remote-controlled Jacuzzi, accommodating up to six guests. The removable safety fence around the pool ensures children's safety, while the 6 ft. privacy fence surrounding the garden provides a secluded, peaceful hideaway.
Step into this stunning villa and be greeted by elegant bamboo flooring in the open family room, furnished with leather sofas and a swivel chair. Enjoy your favorite movies on the large 42” HD TV with DVD, Blu-ray, cable, and free on-demand movies. The home includes high-speed internet (200 Mbps), supporting all your devices—whether on a laptop, smartphone, tablet, gaming console, or smart TV, everyone can stay connected.
The dining area features a large wooden table with six chairs, perfect for family meals. There is also a separate lounge with a large leather sectional couch for watching cable TV or enjoying a DVD. The cozy kitchen is fully equipped with major appliances, including a dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, range/oven, large refrigerator/freezer, ice maker, rice maker, juicer, and even a rotisserie.
The primary bedroom boasts a king-sized bed, cable TV, a spacious walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom with a dual vanity and a bathtub/shower. The second guest bedroom also features a king-sized bed, while the guest bathroom includes a tub/shower. The third and fourth bedrooms each have twin beds, providing comfortable accommodations for additional family and friends. The laundry room is equipped with a large washer/dryer, iron, and ironing board.
Conveniently located near shops, beaches, sports facilities, grocery stores, cinemas, and a variety of activities, this villa offers endless entertainment options. Downtown Sarasota, just a short drive away, features cultural attractions such as the Sarasota Opera, Ballet, Theatre, Orchestra, the renowned Ringling Art Museum, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Marina Jacks for boat tours, and an abundance of shopping and nightlife. Additionally, you are a short drive from the scenic Anna Maria Island and the stunning white sandy beaches of Longboat Key and Siesta Key Beach, rated the world's #1 beach with its breathtaking turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Don't miss your chance to experience this exceptional retreat!
House Rule: No smoking. No burning candles inside of lodging. No parties. No Pets.
Pool heating is optional, for an additional non-refundable fee of $25 per day + taxes to be paid directly to the management company after the reservation is confirmed. Pool heat request made after guest arrival will incur an additional $45 trip charge.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 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.
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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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,988 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
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
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
929824
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Bradenton, close to Mall at University Town Center, Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota Classic Car Museum. You'll also find University Park Country Club and Rosedale Golf and Country Club within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.
What do couples enjoy most about Luxurious 4 BR / 2 BA home with pool | Bradenton - My Great Escape?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a private pool, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Are there hot tubs at Luxurious 4 BR / 2 BA home with pool | Bradenton - My Great Escape?
No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool 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 free of charge?
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.
What is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 7.4 mi away (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 23.8 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Luxurious 4 BR / 2 BA home with pool | Bradenton - My Great Escape?
Yes, every accommodation at Luxurious 4 BR / 2 BA home with pool | Bradenton - My Great Escape comes with a porch.
Luxurious 4 BR / 2 BA home with pool | Bradenton - My Great Escape Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 43 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 43 reviews
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Kimberly B.
Sep 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed this property. The management company was super responsive. There was plenty of room and we had everything we needed right there. Great location from the airport, beaches and plenty of shopping. I would have liked the pool to be heated when i wanted and not preset hours. I wanted to enjoy the spa at 8am each morning and the heat wasnt available until "late morning". There were a few issues with the spa and pool heat not working but the pool was great otherwise
Kimberly B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Nazar s.
Jul 28, 2025
Nazar s.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Caitlin K., Leetsdale
Jul 22, 2025
Okay
The neighborhood was very nice and safe , about 25 minutes from Lido Beach , we had few communication problems with the guest services but overall he came through after a few days , But my biggest issue was bugs , 1st day we got there I opened the bathroom drawer and a huge Roach fell out and ran under the sink , that honestly put a huge damper on our vacation, I know it’s Florida but it was very disappointing, I called guest services I was told to send a picture but that’s kinda hard when the thing scurried off , so I went to buy raid and sprayed for the whole time we were there , to make long story short when saw several dead HUGE cockroaches and multiple baby ones turn up dead in the master bathroom, I’m not trying to be mean I have kids and I’m just trying to warn other families and YES we sent pictures of the dead ones ! But other than that the property was nice and spacious and great location another thing we never got the “starter pack of essentials. There was just a few things that should not have been ignored that were. We always go through VRBO and never had a disappointing trip then this one.
Caitlin K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pauline m.
Jun 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacay
This place was just as listed. I couldnt recomend this place enough. It was all we expected and more. My grand kids loved the pool. Pool was bigger then expected. And was so excited. I will book this place again and again. Very homey.
Pauline m.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tammy W.
Jun 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the place a lot. The pool was graat. Enjoyed being able yo to sit outside in the mornings. Liked the lay out of the home. The garage waa nice to have. Neighborhood was pleasant. Location was great for us.
Tammy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Joe D., Danvers, USA
May 27, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not an accurate listing regarding amenities
I'll start with the negative...took my shoes off at the door when I got there. 20 minutes later before getting into bed I had to wash my feet as the floor was filthy. Next day before I could let the others know, my partner had white socks on that ended up disgustingly dirty. We all walked around with shoes on from that point....from the minute we got out of bed. Next was the fact the listing said there was a gym (or fitness room, I can't remember). My daughter is prepping for a body building show and the fact we thought there was a gym is what brought us to this property. Only to find out there was not one. Lastly, the pool guy came the morning after we arrived and "turned" on the pool. Nice for swimming initially, but that evening we went to go in the pool. The water was 98 degrees. Way too hot to swim (we were there May 16-18). The listing says in the winter you need to pay to have the pool heated. Does that mean in spring/summer you need to pay to have it cool? So disappointed we couldn't swim. Management company was not as readily available as the info in the house statedThe positive is the place was roomy and in a nice neighborhood, close enough for the wedding we were attending. They had toiletries for us and fully equipped kitchen. Really nice place if I wasn't so grossed out by the floor. Made me question if anything else wasn't cleaned (and we just didn't know)
Joe D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
2/10 Terrible
Joyce N.
May 16, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Green Pool/Don't believe the pictures
The pictures are not a true reflection of the home condition. During my stay I encounter that walls throughout the home had scuff marks, chips out of the paint, the flooring had gaps of 1/4" or more between the pieces of laminate, every threshold had blue painter's tape on it to hold down the threshold, a cabinet door was hanging on one hinge and the coffee maker contained old coffee grounds which had mole on it. However, the biggest issue was the pool. On the first day, the pool was green. I immediately contained Gulf Coast Rental as I was instructed in the check in instructions. After two visits over 4 days from the pool guy it was cleaner but the amount of chemicals that were added to the pool was overpowering. They stated it was "100% safe to get in". But there was still remnants of green on the walls of the pool and the corners. I did get a broom and scrubbed the green and it was coming off. With have children on my vacation there was no way I would allow my kids to play in that. During my entire stay I did have to follow up several times to ensure this was being addressed. With 2 days left of my Florida vacation, we left the home and found other accommodations. If you don’t care about having a pool you can use, then some of the other pieces might be acceptable.
Joyce N.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
4/10 Poor
Rachel L.
May 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pool issues
To start off this is advertised as two king beds. It is not. It is one king bed and one queen bed. Second We requested the hot tub to be heated before we arrived and paid extra and it was not turned on. We had issues the entire week with the hot tub and the pool. The pool pump was not running and turned green instantly so we could not use it even though we paid extra to have it heated. We were unable to get in the pool even once due to the conditions. We were told maintenance would be by but never told when and on the last weekend We came back and it smelled like bleach or chlorine and the pool moss was vacuumed out however I have no idea if it was safe to swim. Every time maintenance would come by, the hot tub was also turned off, We spoke on the phone as well as via text to the management company and they were not consistent with what was wrong. They had my husband trying to fix things which we shouldn't have been doing because we were on vacation trying to relax not fix the property. We booked this home specifically, so we had a pool and hot tub to enjoy but we were unable to use it the entire time. We were given two rolls of toilet paper, no laundry soap to wash the towels & no hand soap. It could be a nice house but I do not recommend until they fix the issues. For the price we paid we should have gone somewhere else. The property management company made a note to talk to me about compensation for our lack of use of the pool and hot tub but they never followed through.
Rachel L.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
2/10 Terrible
Judy G.
Apr 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
False advertising
Pool and spa were the reasons for our selection for this property. THEY WERE NOT OPERATING AT ALL.
Judy G.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Carolyn M., Ormond Beach
Mar 28, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Carolyn M.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Matthew E., West Seneca
Mar 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
NOT GOOD
The house was clean but the pool and hot tub heater did not work. Every morning at 6:15am the hot tub would make a lot of noise and turn on with no heat and run for 12 hours. Did not get what I paid for. If you are thinking about renting this home get a guarantee that pool and hot tub works.
Matthew E.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tracey W.
Nov 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Beautiful home, located in a quiet neighborhood. But, very close to everything. Hoping to come back again soon.
Tracey W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
JEFFERY A.
Oct 12, 2024
JEFFERY A.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
SeanE
Sep 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Family Hone with a few issues.
Location is good with plenty of restaurants and shops in the area. Wally World 4minutes away for groceries.
What made the home stick out was hot tub with the pool. Hot tub was broken with a faulty heat pump. we later found out the mngt co was notified in December about it but never fixed it. More importantly , the site does not inform the buyer of this. If the mngt company takes care of it for us I will update.
Killed 5 cockroaches but it is Florida and by no means is the home unclean. Likely needs an exterminator treatment is all. Ample cooking supplies and linens. Remotes had a few issues but one worked for 2 of the 3 tv’s.
Overall good deal for a traveling family but hot tub issue without disclosure is troublesome.
SeanE
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Crystal D.
Jul 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Family Weekend
This house fit in our price range for they area we were searching and more than met our expectations. The home was larger than expected. We enjoyed the 2 living rooms, kitchen and dining space and bedrooms. The king size beds were the most comfortable I have ever slept in at a rental. So much so that I may purchase this brand for home! The pool area was well maintained and a nice place to hang out with family. Everyone enjoyed swimming each day. We played games at the table while it rained and it was very relaxing.
Crystal D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas C.
Jul 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
For 8 people this place was great place to stay We didnt need it but the pictures show a computer and there wasn’t one. 15 minutes to Anna Maria island and Siesta Keys. Everything you needed within 5 minutes I would stay there again without any hesitation
Nicholas C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
Jun 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
From my family to the porperty owner, Thank you. Beautiful home, great pool, would recommend.
Michael L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly C.
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Florida 2024
Had a great time and house was perfect for our trip. Great location!
Kelly C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
Amarylis P.
May 29, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
bad cleaning
The beds were not clean with bloody makeup and it stank. The house was not clean either.
Amarylis P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
John A.
May 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Stay
The house is perfect for a large family or for family to come and visit while staying here. The property is very roomy and convenient to all sorts of shopping, all set in a quiet neighborhood. Kids will love the pool.
John A.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
T.R. G.
Apr 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This was a great place to stay. Clean, easy to check in and out and a great location!
T.R. G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
4/10 Poor
Mya L.
Apr 11, 2024
WOULD NOT RECCOMMEND THIS RENTAL COMPANY
I would not recommend this vacation rental company. While the house itself was clean, there were many other issues. I also spent most of our vacation in communication with the rental company. To start, the previous guests trash was left out in the garage. It was starting to smell the first day we arrived, and I messaged the rental company to remove it. They said they would have someone come collect it. By the end of our stay, the garbage was still in the garage, and the whole house smelled of trash. We were also uniformed about how the pool was heated. The pool is only heated late morning-early afternoon, which never allows it to warm up. The pool was never above 75 degrees for our entire stay. The hot tub was also only 75 degrees, and was never heated warmer, as you would assume a hot tub would be warmer than the pool water. We contacted them about this, and the maintenance person told us the heater was broken. They never came back to fix it, even though we were told it was fixed, which was clearly untrue. We have not received any money back, and have not received money back for the pool not being heated, when that was an extra fee. Although we called and texted throughout our stay, our needs were not met, and changes were not made to help our experience. I would not recommend booking through this rental company again.
Mya L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Nelson H.
Apr 5, 2024
Pool not as advertised.
We booked this house due to heated pool. The pool is not heated unless you pay extra. I would have gladly paid extra if i had known this beforehand. The rental company told us there would be another fee to turn the heat and spa on after check in and it wouldnt be warm by the time we left. That needs to be clear in the listing. We chose this house specifically because of the "heated pool" as I had 2 eleven year old boys to entertain. Also the garbage in the garage was over flowing and stunk terrible. We had no where to go with our trash. The handles and door jams need a good cleaning. There is grime built up and pretty gross. The beds and linens were clean and comfy. The house is plenty big and lot's of space. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking supplies. Plenty of towels. Seems like the homeowners are great but their rental and cleaning company is less than desired.
Nelson H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Matthew E., West Seneca
Mar 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Property was very nice. Only bad thing about it was the pool loungers were dirty and broken
Matthew E.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carrie W.
Aug 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fam vacation
Thank you very much for allowing us to call your place home for 3 days. We really enjoyed the stay
Carrie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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