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Exterior
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Game room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Riverwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • LECOM Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 Downstairs

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2 Downstairs

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3 upstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 Kids

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3 upstairs

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Riverwalk-Parks-Museums-Skate Park-Manatees-Rest's

1925 Riverhouse Retreat-large, renovated Old FL home. Steps to Pier 22 Restaurant, Twin Dolphin Marina, Oak & Stone Rooftop Dining, Pubs, Ice cream, Bishop Museum, Manatee Rehab, Arts, Shops, Festivals & Riverwalk.
4.5 miles IMG, 8 miles Anna Maria Island/Holmes, Bradenton & Coquina Beaches.
Private saltwater, heated pool & screened deck. Southern Front Porch. Off street 4 car parking. Great for two families, friends, wedding groups, extended families, business travel. #riverhouse_retreat
The space
Beautifully restored antique heart of pine floors & original staircase. Spacious rooms 10’ ceilings. Original fireplace now converted to electric for safety. 5 Bedrooms: 3 up (share Jack n Jill bath)and 2 down (share Jack n skill bath)are all upstairs and downstairs on one side of the house. Additional full bath off kitchen. Game alcove (board games, cards, kids games) & reading nook. 4 TVs plus DVD. Gorgeous front porch-rock or nap on the hammock. NEW! heated, saltwater pool, bikes, beach chairs, cooler and umbrella! Loads of amenities-travel soaps and shampoos, coffee & tea bar, dishwasher & laundry pods, paper products, so much more!
Guest access
The entire property with the very large historic home with 5 beds/3 full baths, the screened deck with pool, the front porch and front yard, spacious side driveway easy to park 4 cars, a portion of garage for the bikes, beach equipment and grill we provide.
Other things to note
Fully equipped kitchen, two w/d sets up and down. 3rd bathroom off kitchen and pool-perfect for those sandy items. We provide bikes for our guests since the entire downtown can be explored on foot or by bike. TV in great room, and 3 bedrooms.
Kids DVDs and many great books, coloring books and family games.

Property manager

Randy Hoffman

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bradenton

Bradenton is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out Mall at University Town Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and Cortez Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature are also worth visiting.
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Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • LECOM Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Manatee Memorial Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • IMG Academy - 12 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turner Donut Shop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jeremiah's Italian Ice - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oak & Stone - Downtown Bradenton - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪PIER 22 Restaurant Patio Catering - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heated Pool-Riverwalk-D'Town-Walk to Restaurants. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Heated Pool-Riverwalk-D'Town-Walk to Restaurants.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heated Pool-Riverwalk-D'Town-Walk to Restaurants.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heated Pool-Riverwalk-D'Town-Walk to Restaurants. located?

Situated in Bradenton, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Riverwalk and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Manatee Performing Arts Center and LECOM Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

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

Girls Trip to Bradenton

Really great property. Perfect for our "girls trip". Beautiful area with plenty of restaurants and shops you can walk or bicycle to. The house was very clean. The kitchen was really well stocked - even had some unusual kitchen tools. Lots of games and reading material. Great screened pool area and the water temp was perfect even with the hot days. The owner was quick to respond to any questions. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie F.

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

Awesome Stay

The overall property was fantastic. The pool was beautiful and the house was wonderful! Great for family get aways and complete for all your family's need!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen Q.

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

Girls/Family Weekend

Everyone in our group loved the house and location! We enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere, colors, decor of the house, plus the various spaces that we had to hangout: the inside living area, the modern/stocked kitchen & comfortable dining space, the pool & patio, front porch hammock (my daughter’s favorite), and my personal favorite was the front porch with four sturdy white rockers! We all seemed to spend time in each area at some point of our stay. The beach cruisers were used on the Riverwalk at least once each day (reports of seeing “mama and baby” dolphins!), others appreciated their walks on the Riverwalk and to the awesome restaurants. Favorites were Pier 22, Oak & Stone rooftop and Sage Biscuit - all close by. Our matriarch/ Mom / Nana lives in Bradenton and it was a short drive for her to visit us daily at the house. My niece was a late arrival due to work obligations and she wanted to stay longer!! Thanks for a wonderful stay - definitely on our list to return! GQ
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Location! Location! Location!

We so enjoyed being close to the pier and restaurants. The house was well-stocked with all the necessities for a comfortable stay. We highly recommend this vrbo!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra J.

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

Grand Riverhouse Retreat

We stayed @ the Riverhouse Retreat for my sons’s wedding. We couldn’t have picked a more perfect location! The home is within walking distance to the river, shops and restaurants. The beautiful home was perfect for photos of my son and his groomsmen as they got ready for the wedding as well as for our brunch the morning after. Thank you, Randy, for all of your support in making this a memorable weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Lovely Bradenton Home

Riverside Retreat is a lovely historic home that is well-appointed with everything you could need. While having the charm of a historic home, it is decorated to be warm & welcoming with comfortable furniture and beds. After a late arrival, it was wonderful to have coffee and tea available when we awoke! Little details not always offered, but so appreciated when you do find one like this! Riverwalk in Bradenton was an enjoyable way to start the day & the front porch was a great spot for morning coffee. We would definitely return to this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

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

Great house

Beautiful home. Super clean and comfortable. Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Simply amazing

Was looking for a place close to Grandma's and this was only a block away. Location was great for proximity to shops, restaurants, etc. Lots of room for the kiddos to spread out and even had some movies and toys for entertainment. Saw several reviews complaining about rules but the rules are nothing more than reminders about respecting the property and how to do so. They are by no means overbearing or out of line. The expectations for staying here were far exceeded by my whole family, and I hope to return in the future. Wonderful decor, wonderful pool, wonderful amenities, just simply amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W., Naperville, IL

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

Old Floridian charm

Thanks for an easy stay with our family and 3 kids! Appreciate the pack and play, ample space and walkability to downtown Bradenton!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Susanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Bradenton/Anna Maria Short Vacation

Some constructive criticisms: 1. Fans in bathrooms do not work 2. Light out over washer/dryer 3. Toilet on 2nd floor not a comfort height for an adult 4. Toilet on second floor does not flush properly 5. Palmetto bugs in upstairs bathroom 6. Kitchen cabinet door warped and does not shut properly 7. Blue paint marks on kitchen wall from chair 8. Filtered water dispenser handle is not anchored, needs repair 9. Update 3 ring binder for changes (i.e. snacks provided and recycle procedures). 10. No instruction for TV use. Last person there did not close out their Amazon and Netflix accounts. 11. No greeting on site from owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

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

Excellent property and location!

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim P., Sarasota

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

Adorable

Historical home has everything you could think of.Shopping,restaurants all within walking distance.Great location. Owners very attentive to every need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany L.

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

Great Spot!

We really enjoyed our stay! The place had all the amenities we needed and was located in a great area. We loved the pool too! We had an awesome time in Bradenton.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

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

Amazing

Awesome place. Great location near Riverwalk. Very clean - pool was great fun. We visited our kids birth families and this place was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donny O.

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

Super clean well provisioned home. So comfortable. Love the front porch.

This house felt like a home in the first half an hour.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sasha R.

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

Quick Family Get Together

The house is stunning on the outside and does not disappoint on the inside! It is also stocked with plenty of dishes and cooking utensils. The owners go above expectations by having cabinets of toys along with multiple pack n plays with sheets. We didn’t need the pack n plays but having a young child, that caught my attention as a nice thing to have when it’s needed. The location was great for strolls down the River walk or to restaurants. There is a park and museum nearby that was also a short walk. Our only issue with our stay was that it wasn’t long enough. We look forward to staying again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Great House

The house was very clean, the location was quiet yet walkable to downtown and the boardwalk. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Wedding celebration

We rented the home for our son's wedding at Pier 22. The home was beautiful and spacious! We had plenty of room to spread out as we prepared for several wedding events. The back porch/pool area was perfect for friends and family who stopped by to share pizza, and the front porch was perfect for that morning cup of coffee. Our only regret is that we were not able to spend more time to enjoy the beautiful area. Thank you for allowing us to bring our fur babies along too. We truly felt at home!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Home, As Busy or Relaxed as You Make It

We had a fantastic week with our adult and teen kids! It was awesome to have many things within walking distance (Corwin's Ice Cream along Riverwalk and Kefi got repeat visits from us). Day trips to Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island were easy drives. The house is lovely and well-appointed. We made great memories here!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin B., Idaho Falls, US

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

Family Vacation

Absolutely beautiful property. This historic home is so well appointed and in great location near the River and Downtown. We took the grandkids to the natural history museum and had a great time. We loved the pool and the bikes. Michele and Ed are wonderful hosts. We will visit and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana F.

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

Great house in great location

This house is adorable. Kitchen had everything we needed including a blender. The owners were easy to work with and very accommodating. The set up of the bedrooms and bathrooms is a little odd (a couple of “Jack and Jill” bathrooms, rooms had weird angles), but the house is very old so that is to be expected. The house is only a block off the Manatee River. The riverwalk is great for walking or biking (4 bikes are available for your use). There are lots of restaurants close to the house. I definitely Recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

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

Fabulous Rental Experience

This house was even more beautiful in person than the gorgeous photos portray. Everything was new and clean. It worked out perfectly for our extended family and everyone enjoyed our stay! The hosts were wonderful being friendly, quick to respond, accommodating , and helpful. I highly recommend renting the house and would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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

Very clean, plenty of towels and great communication!!!!

We would gladly stay again!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Controlling

This couple should not be renting out their house. The wife was a nervous wreck renting out to me and my family after the people who were in there before us flooded their toilet which in turn ruined a downstairs wall and their hard wood floor. I do not blame her for being upset but she called me up to let me know what happened and then continued to tell me how people who she had rented to use too many towels, they are not considered when using the air conditioning in the house and the list went on. When we arrived at 4 pm check in time her husband and the hired man who was fixing the wall were still working and the house smelled of fumes. The husband apologized and put on a few fans and opened windows while the wife walked me through the house going through all sorts of rules including how to flush the toilet properly. There are rules posted all of the house and there is a list of rules in a notebook as you walk into the house that the wife asked me to read through and to please read to my family members. The rules included “no peeing in their pool”. My stomach was sick all the way through the two and a half days that we stayed there. I was working in their kitchen early Sunday morning and I see out of the corner of my eye the husband in the back fenced in back yard checking on his pool which not one of us used. To say the least along with the rest of my family very uncomfortable staying at this house. My family and I are all in our 50’s and 60’s and my one niece who is 16 were really looking forward to spending family time together since we are spread out distance wise and we are all trying to help out and care for our mom who is in a nursing home dealing with Alzheimer’s. This get away was suppose to be a great family gathering including seeing my son, daughter in-law and grandson who live in Florida. My suggestion is to stay away from renting from this couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location & lovely house

Our family had a great week! We loved the pool, items for the kids & location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

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Hosted by Randy Hoffman

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