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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
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, table tennis

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet

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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 - 2.0 km
  • Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Riverwalk - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • River Strand Golf and Country Club - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • LECOM Park - 12 min drive - 12.6 km

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. 127 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

River Hideway

Wonderful stay for our family of 6 adults. Great location and amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicholas j.

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

Lovely stay and hosts couldn't be more helpful

Thank you so much for our repeat stay, so kind of you to extend our stay after our flight got cancelled. House is lovely and views are great. Would recommend to a family for a fabulous stay in Florida
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

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

Andrew

Lovely place witj all you could need for a family holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Merry Christmas

Our extended family had a very special holiday together at the River Hideaway. Everything you need and more! Owners were excellent to work with and very accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

Great family getaway

The house is very roomy. Lovely view. Plenty of outdoor space with the screened in pool also by the house going toward the dock. We loved sitting on the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

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

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

Amber H.

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

Amazing Experience

Our family stayed at River Hideaway for a week and we loved every minute! The home had everything we needed and then some. From grandparents to teenagers there was something for everyone. From swimming in the pool to watching boats and wildlife on the river, we were never disappointed! We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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

Lianely M.

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

A gem!

This property is a gem! Great location, beautiful view and very spacious!!! The game room was the best game ever and all the water amenities were awesome! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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

Lori M.

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

Beautiful place!

The owners are so nice and so easy to work with and to get in touch with when I had questions. The home is beautiful! Our kids loved the pool and game room and we loved fishing off the dock! The sunrise and sunsets were beautiful! We had a family of 12 and there was so much room for all of us. The kitchen was the best stocked home we've ever stayed with. We'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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