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Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants.

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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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
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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

  • Anna Maria Sound - 9 min walk - 0.8 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
  • Manatee Public Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 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 1 mi (2 km) of Blue Water Explorers and Bradenton Beach. H2O Watersportz and Anna Maria Sound are also within 10 minutes.

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Private retreat walking distance to beautiful beaches and restaurants. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area, cute coffee shop close by easy parking. Tried to get ahold of owner for beeping smoke alarm and they didnt answer also kept hearing birds or something crawling on roof and dog barking other then that cute place for short stay. Clean, stocked and nicely located.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was so cozy and nice and very good price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Very clean and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H., CLEVELAND

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Very clean and close to where we wanted to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

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

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot!
Clean, great decor and perfectly sized for two. We enjoyed our stay at Hazel’s and the surrounding area was fun to explore. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely location. Perfect for a solo trip or 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
This spot was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything!
Clean, quiet and nice! Just the way we like it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great get away exactly what my husband and I were looking for. 10/10 wonderful host. Thank u
The room was cozy quiet and perfect setting for jet skiing or a day on the water the beach is right across the bridge awesome awesome would definitely definitely go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the hospitality of the host, attention to detail, and cleanliness!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place!
This is the place to stay for a couple..very clean, quick drive to the beach, they have everything you need for a day at the beach..we absolutely loved it and it will definitely be the place we come back to!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonja K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot
Close to everything. Super clean. Comfy bedding and linens
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dottie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
It was an enjoyable stay! The restaurants/beaches/shopping were all within a few minutes from our room! The room was cozy/quiet/had everything we needed! It was very clean & we truly enjoyed our stay & won’t hesitate to book & stay here again if we plan on another trip to the area ❤️🙋‍♀️🌺🌴
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very clean.
This spot is in Cortez which is just over the bridge from Bradenton beach. Very nice neighborhood with good casual restaurants. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend get away
The place was very clean and cozy, the host had placed drinks and snacks and fresh coffee for brewing and tea. Will definitely be back soon, just loved the atmosphere of the area and slept so well, very comfy bed 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jonathan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
My wife and I had a great time. The place was as advertised. The owner was such pleasure to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Perfect location, clean, quaint, and quiet!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend
Great location, very clean, nice decor!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Salvatore A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute place very private
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Small and cozy, super clean and quiet place to stay near the beach. Loved it…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Florida vacation
The location was perfect and the roomwas everything that it was advertised as
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023