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2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12

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A pool house with a shower, a fire pit, and a covered patio area. - 2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12 (Bradenton)
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A pool area with a covered seating area, a grill, and a ceiling fan. - 2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12 (Bradenton)
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. - 2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12 (Bradenton)
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Consider a stay at 2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12 and take advantage of golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden. In addition to a playground and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is €793
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

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About this property

2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12

  • TWO HOMES. ONE INCREDIBLE BACKYARD.

    Grinning Gecko is designed for families and groups who want to vacation together — without having to live on top of each other.

    You'll have a spacious 3-bedroom main house PLUS a separate private pool house with its own queen bedroom, ensuite bathroom and workspace.

    That means grandparents can have their own space. Another family can have privacy. Parents can put the kids to bed and still enjoy the evening. Everyone can be together when they want to be — and spread out when they don't.

    Then there's the backyard: a heated saltwater pool, oversized lanai, outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, putting green, bocce court, arcade and fire pit.

    It's less like renting a house and more like having your own private family resort.

    2.5 miles to IMG Academy
    6 miles to Anna Maria Island
    Walking Distance to G.T. Bray Park
    Dog friendly with fenced yard
    Heated saltwater pool

    WHY FAMILIES LOVE GRINNING GECKO

    TWO HOMES IN ONE BOOKING
    Stay together while giving grandparents, another family or adults their own private space.

    THE POOL IS THE CENTER OF THE VACATION
    Enjoy a heated saltwater pool, pool toys, plenty of loungers and a huge outdoor living area.

    MAKE DINNER PART OF THE FUN
    Cook together in the fully equipped kitchen or take the party outside to the outdoor kitchen and pizza oven.

    KIDS HAVE PLENTY TO DO
    Arcade games, foosball, skee-ball, darts, putting green, bocce, cornhole, life-size Jenga and more.

    FAMILY-FRIENDLY FROM THE START
    Pack 'n Play, bassinet, changing table, high chair, stroller, children's dishes, pool safety gate and beach gear are all provided.

    BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY
    Dogs are welcome, and the fenced yard gives them room to enjoy the vacation too.

    BEACH DAY OR POOL DAY?
    Anna Maria Island beaches are approximately 6 miles away, and we provide beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, wagon and beach toys.

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About the area

Located in Bradenton, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tampa Bay and Bradenton Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Science Education Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at LECOM Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking. Visit our Bradenton travel guide
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Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • A large bridge with multiple cables and illuminated pillars.
    IMG Academy
    7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lecom Park in Bradenton, Florida, with a clear sky and palm trees.
    LECOM Park
    8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • A coastal promenade with palm trees, white gravel, and a view of the sea.
    Riverwalk
    10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • A road with a 'No Parking' sign, a 'Welcome to Premier Sports Campus' sign, and a street lamp.
    Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
    31 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Bowlero Bradenton
    4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Chick-fil-A
    3 min drive
  • Beef 'O' Brady's
    4 min drive
  • Culver's
    4 min drive
  • Golden Corral
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at 2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12 on 10 Nov 2026 start from €793, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is 2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at 2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12 located?

This family-friendly Bradenton holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Blake Medical Center and IMG Academy. LECOM Park and Palma Sola Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

2 Homes + Heated Pool - Near IMG & AMI - Sleeps 12 Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean, all of the amenities you could need, pet friendly and very responsive when needed! Will look to book again with a larger group as this was the perfect staycation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect for a families needs with activities for younger children and close proximity to the IMG Academy and shopping. Would consider this property again for next year’s visit to Bradenton.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best family rental we've ever had! The pool, the beach supplies, the space, everything was fantastic! My son is already begging to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Comfortable house with a great outdoor area for cooking and hanging out. Hosts were excellent communicators.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the whole vibe and atmosphere of this place. Fantastic location. Great host and very responsive. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect rental for our family get-together. The property was clean & had all we needed, even beach items. It is a great rental for adults & especially children. The bedrooms accommodated children so that noises wouldn’t disturb them, especially the pool house bedroom. We’ve rented many properties thru VRBO in Bradenton (mostly condos). This owner was the best at responding to my emails. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reasonably close to the beach; a lot of attention has been paid to the outside amenities at the place, as well
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our stay. Plenty of space, the pool and outdoor area were wonderful and the private pool house gives you a second master room. Very clean and updated. Host is very responsive and the house was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic property! The place is amazing. Great for families and pets! Thank you for a clean and beautiful house!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They had everything you needed from Audrey baskets to extra beach towels. The pool was great. The only on complaint I have is, they must have sprayed for bugs while we were there cause the last two days of our trip we all saw quite a few bugs. I wouldn’t leave anything that’s not in a container in the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay! The property was very clean and exactly as described in the listing.Everything matched the features and amenities perfectly. The host was extremely responsive and professional, even replying quickly to our questions late at night, which we really appreciated.We and the kids had a great time, especially enjoying the heated pool,it made the stay even more memorable. Overall, a fantastic experience, and we would definitely recommend this place to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very attentive and welcome, the house is spectacular and in excellent condition, I will definitely recommend to anyone, and the amenities were as described.Definitely a fantastic stay.Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time with my sister's and best friends. We enjoyed the pizza oven, the pool, the outside area as a whole, lots to do. The host was very quick to answer any questions that came up. The weather wasn't as cooperative but we played games and watched movies...I know my kids and grandkids would love the place....would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the Grinning Gecko

We loved staying at the Grinning Gecko. The house was just as described. Great location, close to beaches and shopping. The house had everything we needed and then some! Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great host and amenities!

Great kitchen, super kid friendly, tons of items for the beach. The host was very generous when we requested a last minute check in. We would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The owner was great with excellent communication throughout and the house was clean and well stocked. We appreciated the thoughtfulness of setting up the pool gate ahead of time as we had our 18 month grandson with us and blowing up all the pool rafts. The outdoor space is awesome and many entertainment amenities- games, tvs in the right spots, and great seating to enjoy the fire at night. The saltwater pool was a huge hit with everyone. Kitchen is well stocked and the beds were comfortable. All around we had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Steve B

Excellent property with many amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Grinning Gecko is GREAT!!!

You will love this property! From the putting green to the pizza oven to the arcade, this place has it all. Even the bunkbed bed room for kids OR adults is awesome. And only a short car ride to the beach. Enjoy! We did!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

We were in town to watch some collegiate baseball at GT Bray park, this was a perfect location, very close!The house was spaced out perfectly, giving everyone the option of being together or doing their own thing.So many amenities, the pool, games, stocked kitchen, washer and dryer....and the She Shed was an excellent place for anyone that needs to get some work done, WiFi and AC worked great.Communication with our host was timely and thorough for any questions that came up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Beach Weekend

The house was even better than the listing. Much larger than it appeared online. We had such an amazing time there. They have thought of everything you made need during your stay. Beach gear, towels and toys Little things like extra kcups, paper towels and ziplock bags, All of the additional information needed for the house is on the bulletin board and the labeling of cabinets was so useful. The pool and backyard were the girls favorite place to be. Nice large area to hang out. Spent one day at Anna Maria island which is 15-20 mins away easy trip. Publix nearby. Very convenient location. We throughly enjoyed our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Where do I start? The hosts thought of everything. Half of what I brought, we didn't even need. We had plans, but spent most of our time at the house because there is so much to do. I can't say enough about the pool and yard. The pizza oven, outdoor kitchen, games, I could go on and on. Spotlessly clean. Convenient location. Quiet neighborhood. We didn't need the she- shed, but it was so cute. I can't wait to go back! The only note about the listing is it is 2 bathrooms, not 3. I would rate this as in the top 2 rentals I have stayed in- the other one being a mountain cabin in NC.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break Trip

We had a fantastic stay at this property! The home was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and with plenty of space for our group to spread out and relax. The kitchen was well-stocked, making it easy to prepare meals.Communication with the host was excellent. They were responsive and helpful both before our arrival and during our stay, replying quickly to any questions we had.One of our favorite parts of the home was the seamless indoor/outdoor flow. We spent a lot of time in the beautiful backyard, enjoying the private pool and patio. Whether we were swimming, relaxing in the sun, dining outside, or just hanging out, it was the perfect space for all of it.The location was also ideal for us—just a quick and easy commute to IMG Academy, which was the reason for our visit. Beaches were accessible, though plan for a bit of extra time due to traffic. We also loved how convenient it was to reach local restaurants, shops, and grocery stores.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Spring Break

The house is truly amazing. It's a great option for a family as it's a little something for everyone to enjoy in the house. With that being said we did come across a few hiccups during our stay. The a/c went was out our first day, which so happened to be the warmest day of our stay. We let the host know that the thermostat didn't have any power at all. We were not offered any fans and no one came out until the next morning to look at it. The heated pool was only heated one day after numerous times of asking about the temperature. Someone who was there for the air finally looked at it. But the next day someone else came back out to clean the pool I believe (honestly not sure the reason he was there) but during that visit the temperature was turned back down. The lights around the patio either didn't work or we couldn't find the switch,we asked twice about that and didn't get a response. This made it hard to enjoy the very nice patio once the sun started to go down. We stayed 4 days and 3 of the 4 days technicians were there due to the A/c. We did not receive anything to rectify all of these inconveniences. We were offered a coupon for ice cream. I must say again how wonderful the house was my family of 11 enjoyed it and there was more than enough space. These issues could have been one offs and things do happen, we just felt the hosts could have addressed our concerns better and with more urgency.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, the house was great. We enjoyed it very much and would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026