Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

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

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Cortez, FL

Anna Maria Sound
9 min walk
Cortez Cafe
4 min walk
St. Petersburg Station
55 min drive
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
21 min drive

Room options

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

This vacation home's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Blue Water Explorers. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchenette.

Air-conditioned home with kitchenette, Smart TV, and refrigerator
Free WiFi
Guests have great things to say about the beach and the location
Within a 10-minute walk of Blue Water Explorers and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Hazel Petree

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchenette

Fridge
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

Shower
Hairdryer
Soap
Towels provided
Toilet paper

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In the city centre
Near the bay
In a village

Things to do

Power boating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Marina nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Cycling 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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

Private retreat minutes to the beach!

Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was so cozy and nice and very good price

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

13 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Listing is exactly as described. Very quiet and close to everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little getaway stop

Amazing location, small and quaint. Close to the beach, the bed is super comfy. I would definitely stay here again. A/C a little noisy but I’m always sensitive to sounds but my boyfriend agreed it was a little loud but not anything bad for an average guest I’m sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Cozy

This is our fourth year staying here. Hazel is a wonderful hostess!! The room is nicely furnished, very clean, and private. Hazel provides complimentary coffee, water, sodas, half-and-half, microwave popcorn, beach chairs, beach towels, and a cooler. Great restaurants are within walking and biking distance and the beach is across the bridge. I enjoy having my coffee in the cozy outdoor seating area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi R.

19 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

Lovely, cozy place a short drive from the beach. So thoughtful! Had everything we needed- beach chairs and towels, beach umbrella, water, and information about things to do! Would recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

The host was very accommodating with Coffee, Sodas, Popcorn, Creamer. Easy excess to the beach, amazingly good places to eat. The accommodations are great for 2 people nice clean room. We made a couple of cat friend while there. We will definitely book there again. Thank You to the host Hazel.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley C.

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

What an amazing stay!

What a beautiful area and I feel like we struck gold with this room. The room was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. All the little details were amazing....there were water, sodas and coffee creamer waiting for us in the refrigerator, the space was well put together. There was a sitting area outside as well. This was the perfect environment to relax in and curl up with a good book or a movie. We were fortunate enough to meet our host Hazel. What a lovely lady. This room is close to the beach, restaurants and shops. Perfect little getaway! thank you Hazel.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Foster A.

28 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

AMI Holiday

As soon as we stepped into the unit we smiled. It was bright and clean. Then it got better with all the thoughtful amenities from our host. A new bag of coffee and a full carton of half & half, cold bottled water and soft drinks. Plenty of towels, body wash,nice shampoo and conditioner. A beach bag with towels and a cooler were also provided, which we greatly appreciated. There were a lot of thoughtful touches. The neighborhood was quiet and there were coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

19 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to everything!

Clean, quiet and nice! Just the way we like it.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

joyce s.

18 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and Close

This is a lovely, nicely decorated, clean room. It is very close to the bridge that takes you over to Anna Marie. Located in nice neighborhood and has a great outside area to enjoy your morning coffee. It is right up from tylers ice cream and the bakery! We would stay again! Thank you to our hostess!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

17 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice & cozy

It fit our needs for a 3 night stay and it was very clean. We appreciated the coffee and creamer, water bottles and sodas and the popcorn! I would have liked a better quality shampoo and body wash (it was a brand sold at Dollar Tree) and I didn't see hair conditioner there. A dish towel and cloth for the kitchenette would be helpful too. The mattress was fine for the few nights stay but probably needs replacing. Overall we enjoyed this small space and the cute cats that hung outside. The seating area outside was beautiful with the palms and nice to have a little table and chairs to relax on. The location was perfect to walk to the beach and to restaurants and stores. The recommendations sheet left was very helpful too. We would definitely return here for a get away again. The host was very nice and friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexie B.

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip to Cortez

The property was perfect for me! It was clean, nicely appointed and so close to Bradenton Beach. The unit was clean, there was coffee, creamer and water bottles in the fridge! I highly recommend the unit!! And hope to get back sooner rather than later!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desirae O.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Florida Trip 2024

This was my husband’s first time in Florida! Everything was in walking distance! We were so happy to not have to drive anywhere!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent P.

1 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Very clean and close to everything

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonja K., Leonard Mi

1 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little spot

Close to everything. Super clean. Comfy bedding and linens

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID N.

26 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Clean and comfortable efficiency. Bed is soft. TV is ROKU. Quiet neighborhood in Cortez. Easy walk to seafood restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

24 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cortez

Spent 3 nights in this studio apartment with my wife. Extremely clean and functional, close to everything we wanted to do. It was high season, getting around was a little slow, but traffic moved. Well stocked with water, drinks, snacks and delicious Hawaiian coffee. Loved the private outside area with 2 chairs and a table. Never saw the hosts, but I'm sure I'd like to be their neighbors. Would definitely stay there again and again and again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

23 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

So cozy

Perfect place for two people. Very clean. Close walk to beach and restaurants and bars.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H., CLEVELAND

18 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Very clean and close to where we wanted to be.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith B., Melbourne FL USA

13 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cortez

Adorable unit that was well thought out and very clean. Owner provided drinks and snacks.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

13 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Little Place - Well designed

Really enjoyed this place, just the right size for couples visit to the area. I really enjoyed the design and layout. Well thought out.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

6 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

The guest cottage is exactly as described, if not cuter in person. The owners had left out a nice bag of ground coffee and put creamer in the fridge, along with some waters and soda. The location was great and near many of the great restaurants of AMI. Would 100 % stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

3 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away!

Excellent property, close to everything AMI or Cortez. Super clean and well organized. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

1 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect space & location - 10/10 recommend!

You will not be disappointed booking this space. It was perfect for our 4-night stay. It is a small space, but we never once felt like we needed more space. The place had everything we needed, but the real star of the show was the location. In just 5 minutes, you can be over the bridge in the heart of Anna Maria Island near the beach, restaurants, and Bridge Street. Would highly recommend renting a golfcart or Moke two doors down at Beach'N Rides to get around the area. Another key highlight was the adorable coffee shop located just across the street (The Fox Mercantile). We stopped in here 3 of the 4 mornings we were there - it is a beautiful space to start your day, have a cup of coffee, and wander around their store. They are closed on Sundays, but if you're looking for another adorable coffee shop to hit up, would highly recommend North Shore Cafe on the other end of Anna Maria Island. It's a bit of a jaunt, but well worth it. Other food favorites included Star Fish Co, Tyler's homemade ice cream (both nearby), and the Ugly Grouper (on the island). 10/10 recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

21 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

Such a cute little place. It is a converted garage but you would not know it. Outside you have a private sitting area with beautiful palm trees. Inside is very cozy and decorated warmly. Everything you need for your stay. 2 driveways away is a convenience store. 2 blocks to the bridge to Bradenton Beach/Anna Maria Island. Really wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024