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A pool home with a dock directly on the Manatee River. Breath taking sunsets!

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, table tennis
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

A pool home with a dock directly on the Manatee River. Breath taking sunsets!

Centrally located on the West Coast of Florida, convenient to many Florida attractions, River Hideaway on the Manatee sits on 1 1/2 acres nestled at the end of a private road. This home features 4,200 square feet under air. The second floor Is the main living space and has 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, an eat-in kitchen, living/dining room, and a family room. The family room centers around a gorgeous view of the river. If movies are for you, the family room has a 65 inch smart tv with Roku. If you love a good family game night, it is stocked with games and puzzles. If someone has to work or study, there is also a desk overlooking the river. The kitchen is fully outfitted and ready for you to get cooking! The kitchen opens up to the two story caged lanai with seating areas on both floors. The first floor has a large game room with ping pong, foosball and air hockey, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. The first floor lanai has a tiki bar, table for dining and lounge chairs by the large salt water pool. If you are looking for adventure, the garage has 4 kayaks, life vests, and oars so your adventure can start right from the new 90 foot dock. Pool is not heated.

Please note that the first and second are separate. While remaining inside the home, the access is through the garage.

Note: for the safety and security of our guests and property, each guest who stays overnight during your stay must be listed on the reservation. Please make sure to register the correct number of guests.

Undisclosed guests not included in the official confirmation can place your stay for early termination without refund.

Property manager

Brigit Christensen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4200 sq ft (390 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: Nest doorbell camera is in place to ensure policy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
River Hideaway

About the neighborhood

Map
Ellenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Ellenton Premium Outlets - 3 min drive
  • Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex - 4 min drive
  • Riverwalk - 11 min drive
  • River Strand Golf and Country Club - 11 min drive
  • LECOM Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Woody's River Roo Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shake Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A pool home with a dock directly on the Manatee River. Breath taking sunsets! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A pool home with a dock directly on the Manatee River. Breath taking sunsets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A pool home with a dock directly on the Manatee River. Breath taking sunsets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A pool home with a dock directly on the Manatee River. Breath taking sunsets!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A pool home with a dock directly on the Manatee River. Breath taking sunsets! located?

This family-friendly Ellenton vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ellenton Premium Outlets and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex. Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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A pool home with a dock directly on the Manatee River. Breath taking sunsets! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laraine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect friends get away
Everything was perfect for a ladies get away - close to beaches, shopping and just sitting around the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
The house had everything we needed to relax and enjoy our vacation. It is close to local beaches and other attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place and Great Location
This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this place and love it. All of tha amenities you would ever need and great location with wondrrful views of the Manatee River.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Florida Vacation
We loved the property, very spacious and suitable for a large family
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

vinnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
First time to the area for a wedding, location was great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
This was our second year staying at this property and once again it was amazing. The property owners are also great to work with
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Great location, comfortable house , great host and fabulous sunsets
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place with beautiful views
We had a lovely stay and would recommend to families looking for a great place to stay in Florida. The views were amazing and the house was perfect with plenty of space. Hosts couldn't have been more helpful and everything very smooth which made for a perfect break.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L., Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2023 vacation
Great time and location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break 2023
Great property with lots to offer. Our family and a few friends had plenty of room and a great time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C., Orlando, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frequent Flyer
I rent this house every time I stay in the Bradenton area. I have reviewed this house before, but the reason I continue to rent this house is because the host, Tom, is amazing. If you are looking for a great house on the water and a great host to work with, you found it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W., Starke, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place!
Easily the best place we have ever stayed in. Beautiful property. Beautiful house. Loved the dock and fishing and pool! Want to do this again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful on the river!
So so much room for my family! There was so much to do. The house was clean! We kayaked, played games, swimming for days! We caught so many different fish in the river! We only left the house twice to go to the beach because there was so much to do at this place! I will definitely return. It’s so quiet and a very peaceful neighborhood. My kids never got bored, there’s ALWAYS something to do.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., Cooper City, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Our group of 8 thoroughly enjoyed this great house. There was plenty of room for all of us (and more), and it was nice having another smaller kitchen downstairs for those guests. We especially enjoyed the water views and watching the water birds and sunrises and sunsets. The home is exactly as shown online. Our hosts, Tom and Brigit were great and we plan to stay again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing holiday home
Spent a week at River hideaway after a busy week in Disney. Was just what we needed, very homely, well stocked home in a beautiful location. Tom was on hand for anything we needed and had great recommendations for restaurants and activities. View across manatee river is stunning and kids enjoyed hours of fun in the pool and play room. Highly recommend to families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canadian family seeking shelter from our winters.
Communication with host family was good. Family of ten enjoyed making memories together. Many thanks.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laraine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setting for our family Thanksgiving gathering
The river house was perfect for our family ranging in age from 8 mo to 77 yrs old. There was lots of room to spread out. We do wish there had been a heater on the pool because it was too cold for the adults to enjoy.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Retreat Oasis
This house was even better than what the pictures show. The house was immaculately cleaned and had every amenity needed on a family vacation. Tom was super responsive and a perfect host.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space!
Plenty of beds as advertised and lots of space for a small group of athletes and parents. We appreciated the kitchen space and the different areas for the athletes to spread out and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Clare P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway!
We enjoyed our stay at the River Hideaway! We were a family of 7 adults, so we appreciated having plenty of space to spread out for a week together. The house was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The hosts thought of everything which made for an easy stay. Hosts were very communicative and helped with any questions we had prior to and during our stay. The house, pool and grounds were beautiful! The house was priced reasonably for us when split 7 ways. 😊 We would happily stay at River Hideaway again in the future. Thanks to Tom and Bridget for being wonderful hosts!❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C., Orlando, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at the River Hideaway!
I have rented this house a few times and really enjoy the area. The owner is a fantastic host and the communication is perfect. I rent the house for business and do not get to use the amenities, but there are many. The game room is awesome too! Next time I rent I want to kayak on the Manatee River!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nanette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
We booked this amazing house for our family wedding . Beautiful house! When you walk into the front foyer, you will be swept away! Amenities and thoughtful touches are wonderful. The 2 separate entrances were an added bonus. Tom and Brigid are wonderful hosts. You will love their home. We can't wait to visit again! Clint and Nanette, Pennsylvania
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
I brought my daughter and 7 year old granddaughter to see my son and his new daughter. We came down from New York so the sun and heat were very welcomed. The pool was the biggest hit for us to gather around and the little mermaid I brought had a blast. The play room was great and rest of the house was well kept up and very clean. They even had more than ample amount towels to use. I would definitely rent this again. This is a really good one.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend getaway for multiple families attending lacrosse tournament nearby
Great house to host 4 families attending a lacrosse tournament nearby. So much space and plenty of amenities to make the weekend enjoyable! Tom and Brigit are accommodating and communicative. The house is nestled on a private road away from the hustle-bustle of the local highways. The house was clean and had everything you can think of.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas & Bonnie K., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Our Family of 13 enjoyed our stay very much There was plenty of room for all of us. The pool was wonderful The game room was enjoyed by all of our boys (7 of them). The kitchen was well stocked. Tom was a wonderful host. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023