Entire home

Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.

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Where to?

Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Cortez, FL

Cortez Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Coquina Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Historic Bridge Street Pier
‪7 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪24 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Cortez

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Blue Water Explorers and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez. The vacation home includes a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

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What's nearby

Bradenton Beach Marina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Cortez Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
Coquina Baywalk - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
Historic Bridge Street Pier - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬3 min drive
‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬3 min drive
‪Wicked Cantina - ‬2 min drive
‪Tide Tables - ‬7 min walk

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 retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.

The Blue Heron… a newly remodeled charming studio apartment in the historic fishing village of Cortez. Minutes to beaches, restaurants, shopping, and adventure! Many amenities within walking distance. Also many modes of free public transportation. Apartment is completely self-contained with a private entrance, outside lounge area, and parking at the door. Walk to the beach , shopping, convenient store. Bike and golf cart rentals along with bait shops and jet ski , kayaking, boat rentals and fishing charters.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchenette and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker and a dining table.

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Kitchen
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

$190 nightly

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Total with taxes and fees

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

$349 nightly

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

$259 nightly

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchenette

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Refrigerator

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundromat nearby

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

In a village
In the city center
Near the bay
Near the marina

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

Garden
Property does not allow children

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 11:00 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

This property doesn't allow children

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: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Private retreat minutes to the beach!

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home in Cortez is within a 10-minute walk of Anna Maria Sound, Blue Water Explorers, and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez. You'll also find Coquina Beach and Bradenton Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

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.

Is Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

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, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 13.5 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 20.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants..

Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Great little property and perfect for 2 people! We really appreciated the beach towels, chairs, tote and cooler that were available to use, which we did every day! The location was great, just over the bridge from AMI and on a quiet street. We were in walking distance to some AMAZING little restaurants just across the street on the fishing pier.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Quiet area, cute coffee shop close by easy parking. Tried to get ahold of owner for beeping smoke alarm and they didnt answer also kept hearing birds or something crawling on roof and dog barking other then that cute place for short stay. Clean, stocked and nicely located.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Mar 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place close to the beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach T.

Mar 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you

Perfect for weekend stay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Mar 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Loved this little hidden Gem...Stayed 5 nights and loves it. So convent to everything never took our car out of the drive. The Trolley is just over the bridge, great food and drinks up and down the island. Will be back for sure.. Oh yes and super clean!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Clair J K.

Mar 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janine F.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane and Craig E.

Feb 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Quivk 2 day stay

Efficiency room with a private entrance within s private house. Perfect for a quick layover

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard b.

Feb 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

Very well stocked, remodled like NEW, studio apartment with all amenities. Quiet neighborhood on dead end street with convenient parking. Bed was comfortable and AC worked great. Location was close to restaurants, AMI/Longboat Key and Bradenton. Would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025