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The Moorings! Bring Your Boat to this Newly Renovated Home w/ Private Pool

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6235.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Palmetto, Florida
  • Bradenton Area Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Riverwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • LECOM Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Moorings! Bring Your Boat to this Newly Renovated Home w/ Private Pool

Located on the Manatee River, this custom-built dream home offers a dose of the Florida lifestyle that will make it hard to ever leave. With amazing attention to detail, guest comfort and convenience, this home was recently remodeled and is ready to accommodate your dream vacation.
The location of The Moorings is the best of many worlds, with the beaches of Anna Maria Island only 11 miles away by car, St. Pete and Tampa 25 miles, and Sarasota, host of the 2017 World Rowing Championship, only 18 miles away.
The Moorings offers everything a waterfront home should with over 219 feet of water frontage with a dock that allows for a boat up to 40 feet. The intercostal waterways are just around the corner and the Gulf of Mexico not much further. No boat, no problem! Bring your fishing pole and drop a line from the private dock. Bask in the breeze off the Bayou and take in the Old Florida feel as the fishing is plentiful in the Manatee River, home to snook, redfish, and trout.
Enjoy a peaceful float in your private pool, or take an afternoon snooze as you occasionally listen to the sounds of the swaying palms and gently breaking waves lap against the seawall. The evening isn’t complete without a cold beverage, grilling your catch of the day, and watching the game on the outdoor TV.
Natural light fills the home and the kitchen with sliders that open up to the second story lanai, which overlooks the entire canal and bayou. While you may not be inclined to cook on vacation, we have a feeling this state of the art kitchen might just change your mind every once in a while. Cabinet storage is plenty and full of every kitchen gadget you could possibly need to prepare a family meal!
Catch up on some of the movies you have been meaning to see while lounging in the grand living room. From the Florida style art work on the walls to the large sectional couch and overstuffed arm chairs, everything in this room is beautiful and plush. This home comes equipped with cable television and WiFi internet.
After exploring Emerson Point in the morning, swimming in the turquoise blue Gulf of Mexico in the afternoon, and taking an after-dinner walk along the Bradenton Riverwalk, you are going to be exhausted! There are two master suites; one on each floor. Each has a king-sized bed, luxurious en-suite bathroom, and large walk-in closets. The third guestroom on the upper level has two twin-XL sized beds. Both king size bedrooms have a TV and all bedrooms have ceiling fans to keep you super comfortable for a restful sleep.
Pack your bags and get ready for the best vacation of your life! We’ll see you on the water!

Maximum Parking: 3 vehicles (The garage is unfortunately not available to guests)

Property manager

Island Dreams
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Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Palmetto

Located in Palmetto, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, or check out an event or a game at LECOM Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Palmetto, Florida

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Area Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Riverwalk - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • LECOM Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • IMG Academy - 16 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverhouse Reef & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Corporate Ladder Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Happy Soul - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bradenton Yacht Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Moorings! Bring Your Boat to this Newly Renovated Home w/ Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Moorings! Bring Your Boat to this Newly Renovated Home w/ Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Moorings! Bring Your Boat to this Newly Renovated Home w/ Private Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Moorings! Bring Your Boat to this Newly Renovated Home w/ Private Pool located?

This family-friendly Palmetto holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Emerson Point Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Fantastic

Don't miss the opportunity to stay at the Moorings! What a great time. Beautiful home with all the bells and whistles! Kudos to the owners for doing such a great job! We very much appreciated our home away from home and would love to come back! My son and I were on an extended vacation when we found the Moorings. Wonderful pool, and the entire patio area. We had a few friends over to spend the afternoon with us. Excellent home to just chill, or entertain in! Thank you again, we look forward to staying with you again! Try to keep this a secret in the meantime!Sincerely,Tim
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Fun stay for a Family vaca

We really enjoyed our stay at this house. The ease of having our boat made all the difference as well as the location was near all we wanted to do. THANKS SO MUCH!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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

Very clean, very cute home!

This property is one of the cleanest rentals I’ve ever been in! And the decor is beautiful! It’s great that there are two master bedrooms. They also have a bathroom right by the pool which is very convenient. We saw several dolphins right by the boat dock. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

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

Wonderful!

Clean, quiet, comfortable and beautiful setting. We would definitely like to stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

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

Winter get away

Quiet, relaxing location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Nice early December 2024 stay

Property is in a nice neighborhood in Palmetto. House layout was nice and furnished well. No red.tide at this location. Enjoyed the outside jacuzzi, pool, & dock. Unable to use the Jacuzzi tub in the master bath for the week. Some of the kitchen cabinets were musty. Bring shampoo, soap, etc. Will definitely consider renting this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

sarah p.

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time at the house. The kids stayed busy with the pool and fishing from the dock. There was a nice patio area next to the pool so we found ourselves outside most of the time. We even saw some dolphins and manatees swim by the dock!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip R.

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

Excellent home

Beautiful home, inside and out. Pool and landscaping is wonderful. Home is clean and well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F., Odessa, FL

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

Quiet and peaceful...

If you are looking for a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of the beaches, this spot is perfect for you and your family! The pool is refreshing after a day at the beach, and you can also watch movies as you soak in the jacuzzi.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

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

The perfect vacation

The house was beautiful and spacious. There was plenty of room for all 6 of us to have our own space at times but also plenty of room to spend time together. The house was beautiful, the location was amazing. It was just what we were looming for in a vacation .
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Emily K.

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

Family Stay

We loved the outdoor area with the pool so much! Need to treat for mosquitoes so people can enjoy it at night too. We got so many bug bites:( The beds were also very hard. Other than that the beach gear was amazing to have on site, great stocked kitchen for cooking. Grocery store and a cute little coffee shop right down the road. Very convenient location if staying in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Paradise found

The house and property was well designed and executed. Superbly Maintained and equipped . Landscaping and pool well above high expectations. We found a little piece of paradise
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Just about perfect

Very well equipped, clean. With extra effort made to provide excellent privacy considering the density of the neighborhood. ☆☆☆☆☆ Well done!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Great place to stay

The place was great. As nice as advertised on quiet street. It was a nice place to relax after a long day on the beach. We did some fishing on the dock. If i had to pick something to complain about, it would be the downstairs bedroom mattress. It was VERY firm. Upstairs matress was quite comfortable. Also be prepared for mosquitos. It wasnt a big problem for us, however. Citronella candle and spray outside and wasn't too bad.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen S., Jax, FL

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

Great home & backyard

Home was as pictured and backyard was a tropical oasis. Enjoyed ourselves so much. Home does have some maintenance issues which have been reported to PM (some kitchen cabinets doors falling off, loose pool tiles, plumbing issues reported in upstairs hall bath & sewage smell a few times in downstairs shower). Also, had trouble operating TVs but Alex was super nice & quick to help. Surprised that Neighborhood is mostly lower income except for waterfront homes. Even with the issues above, the trip was very enjoyable especially being on the beautiful canal & having an incredible outdoor area to enjoy. Home is spacious and furnished nicely for indoor enjoyment as well.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie S., Chesapeake

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

Spring Training Trip

The house is absolutely beautiful and the back yard oasis balances both views and privacy. Don’t let the lovely foliage fool you, there is plenty of sun out there. The location was a great starting point for places we were going which was everywhere and every direction. If there are any visitors that have difficulty getting around, please know this is a split floor plan with stairs to get in the front door as well. It did not affect our group at all but worth mentioning. Some days when traffic was a struggle getting over the bridge to Bradenton etc, and we did not want to head to Anna Maria Island, we stayed in the back yard oasis and felt just as relaxed. Short drive to park and walk the bridge and boardwalk. One of our neighbors even had a boat docked that is from where we are from. What a small world! I would absolutely book this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Repeat Stay

Our favorite rental after years of vacations in Florida. We visit our family here several times a year, it is always the first place I check and have changed our travel dates if I see an open week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stefanie H.

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

Beautiful Spot and very clean

Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Vacation

It was a great place just as it was listed, I would rent it again in a heartbeat. My family had a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Everything and MORE

This house was amazing. Spotless, and never questioned if anything was clean. Fully stocked with towels, and the kitchen was fully stocked with every utensil you could ever think of. Great location, the town of palmetto is small and quiet. The house is located in a dead end culdesac so not much is going on. Loved that! The back patio was a beautiful private oasis. The pool/hot tub was amazing!!! We spent every day in the pool it was like your own private resort. Very spacious home, and lots of areas for the family to spread out. Loved the idea of all the different areas to eat every meal at from the back patio. To the large farmhouse kitchen table. The screened in porch. Very good location, we took day trips to clearwatch/st Pete which was about 40 mins away. Went to Siesta Key quite a few nights and that was about 30 minutes away. We were very sad to leave this house because it was so beautiful. The landscaping was very well kept, a pool company came to put chemicals in the pool one day. It was very kept place! Glad we found it. We plan to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

natalie w.

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

The Wilson stay 2022 ☀️

Amazing house. Everything you could possibly need is supplied . Great location for discovering surrounding areas. Sun lounger broke whilst there but was replaced the next day. Although only one lounger so we had to fight over it🤣. Pool cleaner a bit annoying having to be in the pool all the time but got used to it.overall excellent stay and we would definitely return in the future. 5*****
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Paradise

If you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful vacation. This is it. Definitely going to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam A.

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

Great house with fantastic views of the water!

This is a great house and is laid out very well. You feel like you are in your own private paradise with the great landscaping. House if furnished well with kitchen equipment and plenty of towels! We would stay here again if we go back to this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great House and Location

My family of four spent a week here for spring break. We also visited family close by in Bradenton. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for a nice stay. The house is roomy and we enjoyed the different parts of the house and property. The screened-in porch is nice as well as the smaller outside deck. The pool was nice and warm and the hot tub is a nice extra. We also enjoyed the covered outdoor patio area and even watched some NCAA basketball March Madness at night. The property and lush landscaping is fantastic. It really gives you privacy to make you feel like you are in your own oasis on the canal. We rented a boat one day and it was nice to be able to bring it to the dock to pick up everyone else. A great property overall and I have four properties on VRBO myself. Thanks for the great stay and I highly recommend the house for smaller families. Thanks Alex for the communication as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa A.

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

Kudos to Island Dreams...

This was our second experience with renting a property with the host Island Dreams. Overall they are excellent to deal with at every stage, from pre rental when we had some things we wanted to change about our bookings, to all the small things that needed attention during our stay. Alex was receptive, quick to respond, accommodating and flexible. Small example: we wanted to leave some food in the fridge prior to the 4 pm check in time, because our other rental was in the neighbourhood, and they responded quickly with an affirmative for us to do so. The house is beautiful, large, spacious. Some of the special features: backyard is a small private oasis, really a private resort, the upper deck and breakfast balcony allowed us to extend our outside time at the beginning and end of each day. Kitchen extremely well stocked, tons of towels. Pool was small i.e you are not going to be swimming laps in it, but the spa was great for early mornings and evenings/nights and the pool is clean, recently refurbished and pool company comes twice a week to clean it. The deck was great for morning yoga! Neighbourhood is quiet, but friendly. You will be driving to all forms of entertainment i.e restaurants, etc. Beaches are minimum 23 km away (so at non busy times, about 1/2 hour drive up to an hour+ at busy times). Small dock you can fish off of (we did not catch anything), but did see manatees swimming by in the morning. If you are an active person, you can bike from the house along multiple long routes, tennis courts close by, areas to run. Highly recommend the property.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2022

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