Bring your boat, pack your swimsuits, and don't forget the sunscreen! 'Mermaid Bay' boasts amazing amenities, including a pool, barbecue grill, outdoor shower, and boat dock. Hop in your boat and head to the local beaches or simply take the kayaks for a cruise. Golfers, you'll find tons of courses within a short drive, while those traveling with kids will be under 10 miles to multiple museums and aquariums. Book now, as this 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental is the perfect coastal escape! -- THE PROPERTY -- 1,450 Sq Ft | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | A/C | Outdoor Shower | Heated Pool Well-appointed with families in mind, this Bradenton home boasts plenty of at-home entertainment, as well as necessary comforts for an enjoyable getaway no matter how long you stay. Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Twin Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds, Twin Trundle Bed | Sunroom: Futon OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened-in lanai, swimming pool (heated w/ fee, 80-85 degrees), outdoor dining space, gas grill, outdoor showers, boat dock (boat lift not for guest use) INDOOR LIVING: Open layout, flat-screen Smart TVs, fireplace, dining table KITCHEN: Fully equipped, updated appliances, coffee maker, dishware/flatware, cooking essentials & spices GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, step free access, shower grab rails, washer/dryer FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM), optional nightly pool heat fee (paid pre-trip, applied to entire stay) PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle), driveway (2 vehicles), street parking -- THE LOCATION -- WATERFRONT: Palma Sola Bay (walkable), Parrot Cove Marina (1.6 miles), Cortez Beach (2.9 miles), Bradenton Beach (2.4 miles), Coquina Beach (4.0 miles), Manatee Public Beach (4.8 miles), Beer Can Island (4.9 miles), Longboat Key Beach (10.1 miles), City Park (7.4 miles), Lido Key Beach (16.5 miles) GOLF: Timber Creek Golf Course (2.8 miles), Manatee County Golf Course (3.6 miles), Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Course (4.3 miles), IMG Academy Golf Club (5.4 miles), Sara Bay Country Club (8.5 miles), River Run Golf Links (9.9 miles), Longboat Key Golf Club (14.5 miles) LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Florida Maritime Museum (1.3 miles), IMG Academy (5.1 miles), DeSoto National Memorial Park (6.3 miles), Riverwalk (8.6 miles), The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (10.5 miles), Sarasota Jungle Gardens (11.7 miles), Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (15.0 miles), Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (14.7 miles) AIRPORTS: Sarasota-Bradenton Int'l Airport (10.9 miles), St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (43.3 miles), Tampa International Airport (51.8 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, maximum 2 allowed) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Your safety matters. There are 2 front cameras, facing the driveway and entrance, and 2 back cameras, facing the canal and pool entrance. These do not look into any interior spaces - NOTE: While the property sleeps 10, it is best suited for 8 adults and 2 children - NOTE: Use of the pool, dock, and kayaks are at guests' own risk - NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM-8:00 AM - NOTE: The boat lift is not available for guest use - NOTE: There is an optional nightly pool heat fee of $25/night (+ fees & taxes, paid pre-trip, applied to entire stay). The pool heat fee must be paid 24-48 hours prior to arrival in order for the pool to be heated during your stay