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⚓Waterfront, Boat Dock, Game Room, & Private Pool!⚓

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 19465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Bradenton, FL
  • De Soto National Memorial
    5 min drive
  • Subway
    14 min walk
  • St. Petersburg Station
    48 min drive
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    21 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

⚓Waterfront, Boat Dock, Game Room, & Private Pool!⚓

Welcome to "The Plantation House"!
⚓Short drive to the World Class Beaches of Anna Maria Island
⚓Private Enclosed Heated Pool/Spa, Game Room, Boat Dock, & more!
⚓ Walk to the Palma Sola Causeway/ Jet Ski Rentals, Kayak rentals, and Horseback Riding!
⚓Close proximity to Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, and Tampa
⚓Fully stocked kitchen, Exterior Kitchen & 2 BBQ Grills
⚓High Speed Wifi- Smart Lock for Self Check In
⚓Pool Heat included with rental

Welcome to our one-of-a-kind original Palma Sola Bay home with its spectacular views. This large house oozes old Florida charm with all the modern conveniences you enjoy. The house makes you feel like you have come home the minute you pull onto the circular brick drive and see the welcoming wrap-around porch. The main house greets you with a carved wooden door high ceilings and hardwood floors. With 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 full and 2 ½ baths, Living Room, Game Room, TV Room, Dining Room, modern Kitchen with granite countertops, it will become your dream vacation spot. The detached guest suite with private entrance includes 2 additional Bedrooms, full bath with shower, Living Room and Dining area with Kitchenette. Even if you invite all your family plus some friends you will not be crowded. There are beds for 17 and fold-out couch adds 2 more. The house, yard, pool and dock area are large enough for everyone to be comfortable. Your own private retreat, this property encompasses over one acre and boasts 170 ft. of water frontage including a private dock. The backyard is a perfect playground for your family framed by native trees and wildlife. Enjoy the screened-in, custom pool and gorgeous views of Palma Sola Bay. Get a glimpse of what the original Florida was like while swinging on the porch swing surrounded by towering Banyan trees, waterside Mangroves and tropical landscaping. Watch the fish jump, porpoises and manatees swim and the birds fly in and out. Experience the beauty of our sunrises and sunsets. All the privacy you want, but only minutes to the white sands and blue waters of Holmes Beach, Anna Marie Island, Bradenton Beach and many more. Easy walking distance to the Holmes Beach Causeway, grocery stores and public transportation. Fish from the private dock that extends over 100 feet out into the Bay. Clean your catch on the aluminum fish cleaning table. Bring your kayaks and paddle boards, or put your boat in the water on one of the Causeway boat ramps and anchor it at the private dock. If you dont mind a little seaweed, there is even a small private beach area. Tired of the crowded beaches watch the kids swim in the heated, oversized pool while you relax in the bubbling water of the raised spa or lounge on the comfortable poolside furniture. The 1/2 pool bath adds to the ease of being outside. Little too much sun? cool off in the large Game Room -- its not just for the kids! Have family competitions on the arcade games --Supercade MultiGame, Multicade, Super Bikes 2, Foosball table, pool table, board and card games. Cool your thirst with a cold beverage from the convenient snack area or enjoy your favorite shows on the 55inch HD Smart TV.
The modern kitchen has plenty of counter space for more than one chef and everything you will need to prepare gourmet meals. The all new stainless-steel appliances make cooking a breeze. A large pantry completes the kitchen with lots of storage space. Dining in -- the large dining room table comfortably seats ten with additional seating for four.
Rather enjoy the Florida weather? Fire up the grill in the outdoor kitchen! Every Master grillers dream -- a 36inch FireKing grill, separate side burner, granite countertops, sink, drawer refrigerator, separate beverage cooler, storage and lots of prep space. Your audience can sip a beverage at the bar while they watch you cook. When your masterpiece is complete there is seating for ten and more in the screened in lanai.
The house is a blend of the old and new, we have added modern conveniences while maintaining the uniqueness of the older home. The downstairs master bedroom is vast high ceilings, king size bed, sitting area with 55inch TV, makeup table or desk, double doors to the porch with the gorgeous views of the Bay, private bath with double shower heads, double sinks and garden tub. The tub is surrounded by large bay windows overlooking the Bay. Motorized shades have been added for your privacy. It is the perfect place for some me time.
The TV Room with a carved wooden door can be a retreat from the noise and commotion of the rest of the house with a 65 inch HD Smart TV. It has comfortable recliners and a comfortable fold-out Queen sleeper couch that can double as a 6th Bedroom in the main house. The Living Room is a sitting room for relaxing and viewing the Bay through the double glass doors that open onto the porch. A half bath off the Living Room completes the downstairs.
The additional 4 Bedrooms, 3 full Baths and Laundry Room are Upstairs. Bedroom #2 is en-suite featuring a claw foot tub, King size bed and walk-in closet. Bedroom #3 has two twin beds, built-in shelves and storage benches with a view of the Bay and walk-in closet. Bedroom #4 has a King bed, built-in shelves and storage benches overlooking the Bay with a walk-in closet. Bedroom #5 has two Queen beds and overlooks the Bay. Bathroom #3 has double sinks featuring a pocket door that separates the sinks from the toilet and shower Bathroom #4 has double sinks, toilet and tub with shower.
Need even more room, give the young adults their own space or want your own private place to get away from it all? The completely remodeled Guest House is your answer. Make your morning coffee in the Kitchenette, sit on the balcony overlooking the Bay. Enjoy some quiet time. Inside there is seating for four and more at the Dining Room table which looks out over the Bay. The Living Room features another set of double glass doors overlooking the Bay with comfortable seating and 55inch Smart TV. Bedroom #1 has a full bunk bed on the bottom and twin bunk on the top. Bedroom #2 features a King size bed. The sparkling bathroom is state-of-the-art -- glass shower with rain shower head, all new fixtures and lots of storage space.

**Ask for more details about heating the pool and spa**
*Pool heaters in private homes are locked for your safety and controls must not be tampered with as they are monitored by the pool company. 85° is the highest heat temperature setting. Pool temperatures will probably stay around 76° during the winter months. Please note if cold days occur, water temperatures will drop and may take longer to heat.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to IMG Academy. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a water park and a spa tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a private pool and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Anna Maria Sound and 12 minutes from IMG Academy
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a spa tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Anchor Down Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower head
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Fish-cleaning table on site
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5000 sq ft (465 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Plantation House on Palma Sola Bay
448710

⚓Waterfront, Boat Dock, Game Room, & Private Pool!⚓ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Great location and huge home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Over all we had a wonderful stay, plenty of space for our whole group and the house was beautiful. With that said it is an old house and had several minor issues thru out the week. However, the management company was quick to respond and resolved most in a reasonable timeframe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Family Fun!
Great location. Spacious. Kids loved the game room and pool and large backyard for outdoor games. We docked our boat and did short day trips to Anna Marie Island. The kids caught fish and went crabbing. Would highly recommend for a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M., Orange County, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for vacations
Great place to stay with large group of family. Very responsive host. Took care of minor issues right away. Also granted a late check out for which we are grateful. Location is by the water has all you'll need. I would recommend some welcome gift such as water or bottle of wine. Other smaller and less expensive places in which I have stayed offer this. I recommend this place for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roberts Party
Great location and nice amenities.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soccer tournament vacation
The place and location were perfect. Our only complaint is the ability or willingness to be flexible with check out time and the outside grills did not work well. Even the option to allow extended stay at the guest house to simply allow the kids to shower after their game would have been a nice compromise. Other than that, we would stay in this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nationals 2023
Wonderful place!! Plenty of space but cozy and welcoming. Comfortable beds, two sets of washer/dryers, outdoor kitchen….. would definitely recommend this to friends and family!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
What a great property that fit our group of 12 very nicely. This house has it all and is well cared for. Some confusion about the door codes which were promptly handled. Great location! We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas A.

Family Time
Wonderful house! Very comfortable for our family of 19. (8 adults, 11 children). Beautiful setting on Palma Sola bay close to everything one wants to do on a winter Florida vacation. The management company was Ok, and promptly responded to issues at the house. Most of the issues could’ve been handled by meeting us at Check-in on a site walk-through to learned the nuances of a 100 year old complex home with lots of moving parts (3 AC systems, Game Room with arcade, pool & spa, 2 garbage days, boat dock, etc…) The management company instead simply left a welcome book on the counter in need of updates to read. We paid a premium for this home and while the welcome book concept I’m sure works fine on a condo or smaller home, it seemed less than appropriate for this facility and it likely would’ve made our entire experience better. Overall the Plantation home provided a perfect setting to reconnect with our family during the holidays. One local area issue that goes beyond the home & management company, should be, or perhaps is already being addressed. A very popular beach/water Horseback riding experience operates adjacent to this property. The horses prance right in front of the homes waterfront. As you might expect they also leave their droppings in the water. Some of which floats all around the property’s dock and water access. We kept a boat and 2 kayaks at the property and frequently found ourselves dodging floating horse droppings. I can’t imagine that the Horseback riding company has no lean-up responsibility? Before we book this home again we will want some assurance that this issue is addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Family Vacation Home
Our 8 adults and 2 toddlers had plenty of elbow room in this well furnished home with a beautiful sunset view. There were pool toys and yard games as well as a pool heated to 83 and a spa that warmed to 104 in about an hour. Benefits included a small sandy area to launch our rented kayaks, boat loads of pool towels and plentiful chef tools. In the kitchen we found a hand mixer, blender, roasting pan, stock pots, buffet warming tray, pod and drip coffee pots, toaster and crock pots. There were both indoor and outdoor dinnerware sets and barware. The property manager was awesome, being attentive to my requests and taking ownership in wanting the home to present in its best light, as if it were her own. Its location is about 4 miles from the nearest Gulf beach - offering a quiet, peaceful environment to enjoy the 180 degree water views while still being a short drive to the celebration vibe of AMI. Even during Thanksgiving week, we had little trouble finding parking once on Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Perfect family friendly home with an amazing porch overlooking the bay. Would definitely recommend for a large multigenerational gathering!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
Filled our togetherness and entertainment expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zahraa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house
Everything was amazing, loved every single thing about this house, we will absolutely be back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sanders Suncation 2022
The home is beautiful with a lot of things to do right on the property, with a short drive to the beach as well as the grocery store. We loved the old and the new characteristics in the home. The family all had a wonderful time while staying here. Our family made many great memories during our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House
Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa B., St. John’s united states

Family Vacation
Overall the house was great for our family. Plenty of room. The upstairs was updated as the down stairs living area was not like the photos. The furniture had stains and the house needs some up keep on the bottom level. The porch and pool area was fantastic. This is where we spent most of our time. The dock was great due to we rented a boat for the week. A disclaimer that the water is not swimmable in the back of the house would have been good to know. Bacteria and horses go back and forth all day. The water hose on the dock does not work. We had to buy light bulbs for the pool table area due to several were out. The host was very quick to help with the washer going out and had it fixed same day. Overall the house was great and we enjoyed the stay. One suggestion a additional large fridge for the garage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A., Huron

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice big home for family
Beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home
From the time we arrived until the time we left this house was great. There was plenty of room for everyone and the guest house over the garage was great! I have no complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

dana l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Wonderful family experience with four generations! Our stay at the home far exceeded our expectations! Communication with Kristie was always prompt and accommodating. Spacious sleeping arrangements, quality of furnishing, kitchen ware, pool and spa were just a few of the many reasons this was a wonderful place to stay. Definitely would put this on a list of places to stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great expereince
very nice house
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home!
We had a great time, weather was beautiful. Enjoyed the pool and pier. Very pretty sunsets .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Getaway Home
Fantastic, well appointed home with amazing pool and spa. If you want easy access to Sarasota with the quiet and privacy of scenic Palma Sola Bay, Plantation House is a great choice. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacques M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good review!
Nice house, clean, lots of stuff for the beach and the kitchen (if you cook). Manatee beach is nice with small waves (with windy days you can even body surf!) Nice pool. We enjoyed also the 2 bbq outside! Actually, the house was what we expected, which is a good thing! Recommended! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don B., Eden Prairie, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for 15 person reunion.
We stayed in and avoided local excursions. Most of the days we lounged by the pool. We enjoyed the game room and sitting on the deck during the evening. The rooms were spacious and well appointed. We are considering renting the same house in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great family vacation
We stayed for four nights after a week at Disney World. Everything in the house worked perfectly and the view was spectacular. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021