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Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.

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.

Property manager

Hazel Petree

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Marina 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 there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Private retreat minutes to the beach!

About the neighborhood

Map
Cortez, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cortez Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • IMG Academy - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Island Time Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. located?

Located in the heart of Cortez, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Water Explorers, Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez, and H2O Watersportz. Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 128 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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