Experience the essence of Anna Maria Island at AMI Beach + Bay Home. Stroll 65 steps to Cortez Beach, where you can unwind with Gulf of Mexico views and a serene atmosphere. Enjoy access to a heated pool, paddleboard, kayak, ping pong table and more.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 688 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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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.
Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" - $150,000 Pool + Hot Tub, Dog-friendly
$150,000 Pool with "Poolside views" at AMI Beach + Bay Home duplex downstairs unit. • 65 steps to Cortez Beach + 7 miles of white Anna Maria Island sand! • $150,000 new large, heated pool with salt-water, spillover spa, sitting shelf, and built-in umbrellas. • Gulf of Mexico + Beach + Bay Views inside home + deck. • Paddleboard + Kayak. • 3 blocks to Bridge Street restaurants/bars/pier/shopping + listen to the Bell Tower Clock ringing each hour – live music on weekends! • Ping pong table.
AMI Beach + Bay Home with $150,000 Pool - Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" - 1st floor duplex unit • 65 steps to Cortez Beach + 7 miles of white Anna Maria Island sand! • $150,000 new large, heated pool with salt-water, spillover spa, sitting shelf, and built-in umbrellas. • Put our Paddleboard + Kayak directly onto Sarasota Bay or the Gulf of Mexico to paddle to Bridge Street Pier, historic Cortez fishing village, Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass, Jewfish/Goliath Key, or wherever else you can around AMI! • 3 blocks North to Bridge Street restaurants, bars, pier, and shopping (downtown Bradenton Beach) + listen to the Bell Tower Clock ringing on each hour – live music on the weekends! • 40 steps to Sarasota Bay. • New quartz countertops in kitchen. • Ping pong table. • Cortez Beach close on shortest AMI block connecting the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay. • Jetty on Gulf of Mexico Jetty straight across beach with awesome views + sunsets + fishing. • Put our Paddleboard + Kayak directly onto Sarasota Bay to venture out to Bridge Street Pier, Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass, Jewfish Key, or wherever else you like around AMI! • Dish Network satellite TV with DVR for recording shows while at the beach or Bridge Street. • High-speed Wireless Internet. • New paver path to street and enlarging backyard play area along with outdoor shower. • Watch the mainland thunderstorms over the intercoastal Sarasota Bay. • Grill outdoor next to pool. • Coquina Beach is only 6 blocks to the south connected to Cortez Beach! • Coquina Baywalk on Leffis Key only 12 blocks to the south • Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass only 15 blocks to the south or a boat/jet ski/kayak/paddleboard ride away. • Unlike bay homes further north on AMI, Gulf of Mexico water currents through Longboat Pass provide lack of decay so there are no foul smells. • Cornhole bean bag toss game + board games. • Boat Slip 6 blocks away at Bradenton Beach Marina • High-speed Wireless Internet. • Second floor of duplex Cortez Beach Retreat "Views over Water" is also available for reunions or weddings
Sleeping Arrangements: • Master Bedroom - Queen bed with en suite bathroom • Family Bedroom - Queen bed • Living Room - Queen sleeper sofa with space on ground for an air mattress
Our original AMI home is much easier to navigate than new-build 3-story homes on Anna Maria Island because our first floor is on the ground level and the second floor is one easy set of stairs. Other rebuilt homes on the island usually require climbing multiple flights of stairs up or taking small elevators.
Florida's best-kept secret, Anna Maria Island (AMI), features beautiful white sugar sand beaches, older Florida charm, award-winning restaurants, and shopping all within easy walking distance or a ride aboard the free "Anna Maria Island Trolley". One of the few places in the world where the sunset is regularly applauded, this tiny slice of paradise stretches for 7 miles into the Gulf. Just across the Cortez bridge on the south side of the island, is the old school Florida fishing village of Cortez, where restaurants have excellent seafood and some have live music.
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Rex & Michele Geissler Golden, Colorado
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Table tennis
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: 2 Dogs
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Bradenton Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Bradenton Beach travel guide
Does Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" - $150,000 Pool + Hot Tub, Dog-friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" - $150,000 Pool + Hot Tub, Dog-friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" - $150,000 Pool + Hot Tub, Dog-friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" - $150,000 Pool + Hot Tub, Dog-friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" - $150,000 Pool + Hot Tub, Dog-friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" - $150,000 Pool + Hot Tub, Dog-friendly located?
This family-friendly Bradenton Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach. West Coast Surf Shop and Aluna Wellness Center & Spa are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" - $150,000 Pool + Hot Tub, Dog-friendly Reviews
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Perfect location for a family vacation, walking distance to everything you need. Quite street at night and Rex is very responsive host.
Our family had a great vacation here this year!
Property was really nice the pool area was amazing and literally walks to the beach… definitely will stay again and loved that they were pet friendly definitely a plus
This location was wonderful. Cortez Beach was across the street and the pool and hot tub provided the additional fun to the location. The owner provides all the water toys and even camp chairs to use at the beach. Restaurants and historic Bridge Street is approximately 1/4 mile away.
the pool area was awesome. all of the toys-paddle boards kayaks bikes pin pong etc. were awesome. location was great. only downside was interior is dated and they use window mount a/cs to cool the house and they are extremely noisy.
James M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tom
3 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The two bedrooms had very comfy beds. It was nice having his & hers bathrooms so we didn’t have to share! The kitchen was newly updated with nice appliances and well equipped. The cherry on top was the beautiful pool and hot tub! We definitely will be back!
Property is clean. Pool is nice. Recommend for couple. Parking at beach during day is available if you have more than two vehicles. My son and his girlfriend visited the night of his birthday so be sure to use offsite parking if you have more than two vehicles at any point. Unfortunately we had lots of rain but when the sun came out we enjoyed the pool and the grill.
We were very happy with our stay here when visiting Anna Maria Island. This property was a very good value. Great location, clean, comfortable bed, amazing pool and the amenities such as the beach chairs and umbrella and bikes were a huge plus.
It was a nice place but the flood issue needs to be fixed. We loved the pool. The inside of the house was just average. Not very fancy. The one bedroom didn’t have an outlet which was inconvenient. Beds were comfortable.
The house is pretty well depicted in the photos. There is not central ac which in some of photos you can see window units. Window units are fine but these seem to struggle to effectively cool the bedrooms. In the rules your are also instructed to not change the temperature of the units and to use a fan if hot but there is not a ceiling fan in the rooms. The pool is an amazing addition along with the hot tub. However the pool is not private and is shared with the other floor of the house which we did not realize until arriving and another family was in the pool. Looking back at the post it does not say it is a shared pool but it does have a link that shows the other floor. It's not a deal breaker to share the pool especially if the other renters enjoy the same things as you. The first Set of tenants were very similar to us (30s couple) so sharing was ok but definitely cuts in on both occupants quite time. The second group of tenants had 4 small children and invited other families over the pool with their families. On our last night there were at least 10 people in the pool where it was unusable to us. Pictured in the post is an expensive mirrored window that's fine during the day but at night anyone in the pool can see right through the house and there are no curtains for privacy. Being on the bottom floor we heard every footstep of our upstairs neighbors. The owner seemed nice but when I asked if there was a certain setting the pool should be left on at night he seemed annoyed and mentioned we shouldn't really touch the control panel even though there were instructions in the extensive list of rules on how to operate the panel to turn on the hot tub blower, lights, and heat the hot tub. The next morning a pool company was out testing and telling us does and don'ts of the pool. The rules were much stricter then any house I've stayed in, one example being if you smoke or vape on the property you will be police escorted off the property?? This rule was not applicable to us and I completely understand keeping a smoke free house and appreciate it but it just seems excessive. I would still recommend this house to family's that have kids, the kayak and paddle boards on site is an awesome bonus and the pool is far better then alot of other rentals we have stayed at and seen on the island. The location could not be better being such a close walk to the beach and restaurants. Overall we still enjoyed ourselves but wanted to share our entire experience
It was as girls trip with friends of 40 years. The place is in a great location to the beach. The pool is great. We are returning in September with one more friend that was unable to go with us. Rex and his wife Michelle are great host. They are making many improvements on the downstairs duplex. We had drain problems one night and they put us up in a condo the owned down the street. We love AMI
We had a great stay at this property. The kids LOVED the pool and it was very convenient being able to walk to many shops and restaurants. The property had everything we needed for a great vacation.
This was our second time staying at this place. The location and the pool are the best thing about this place. Also, there are so many extras there as well like kayaks, paddle boards, nice beach chairs, umbrellas and lots of toys for the kids. Will definitely come again.
Our family had a wonderful time at this convenient location! We were able to experience kayaking and stand up paddle boarding at the bay, which are available on the property, and bicycling. The pool was amazing! Walking distance to Bridge Street and to the beach. We will be back!
The Cortez resort was fantastic! My wife and I really enjoyed the house and the back patio/pool. Kids also loved it, really enjoying the pool. It's a stones throw to the beach and a short walk to Bridge street stores, restaurants, and pier. Rex had his place very clean and offered all essential amenities - cookware, grill, books, internet, and cable tv. We hope to be back!
Location of the property was perfect to accessing the beach. A short walk away and you found yourself with an array of options for dining, shops and restaurants! Lots to do right around the corner. Rental property provided a lot of options to keep you busy as well from the bikes, kayaks and paddle boards. We found the pool to be our favorite spot for the weekend.
Great place to stay. Close to everything and excellent shops and restaurants.
Very clean and had all the amenities. The pool area was fantastic. Would definitely return. Too bad it happened to be the coldest week in the year but was a beautiful place