Enjoy an island escape right here in the States at ‘Caribbean Retreat,’ a breezy Bradenton vacation rental on Palma Sola Bay. For some peace among the palms, look no further than the canalfront backyard boasting a brand new, color-lit pool and furnished deck. Experience coastal living from the comfort of home or venture 3 miles out to Bradenton Beach for a change of shoreline. Also minutes from this 3-bedroom, 2-bath abode is Anna Maria Island, home to beautiful beaches and unique boutiques! -- THE PROPERTY -- Newly Remodeled | Outdoor Oasis | Dock Access | Family Friendly | 6 Minutes to Beach With a full kitchen and spacious living area, along with a private pool deck to soak up some sun and a screened porch for when you’re needing some shade, this professionally designed 1,900-square-foot home is the perfect host for your family's next beach getaway! Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin XL Beds (or Queen Bed - connector provided) POOL DECK: Newly-built swimming pool (heated for an additional nightly fee and two days advance notice because it takes two days to heat up, max heat 85 degrees) with light effects (colors change at night), lounge chairs, patio furniture, gas grill, screened lanai, beach chairs, beach towels, sun umbrella INDOOR LIVING: Brand new furnishings, appliances and bathrooms; flat-screen Smart TVs with cable, kitchen table, dining table KITCHEN: Fully equipped, brand new stainless steel appliances, oversized granite peninsula, 6-person breakfast bar, drip coffee maker, toaster, double-door refrigerator w/ icemaker, spices GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, washer/dryer, hairdryer, starter toiletries PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- LOCAL HOTSPOTS: Cortez Clam Factory (0.2 miles), Fire & Stone Pizza (0.6 miles), Cortez Kitchen (1.6 miles), Swordfish Grill (1.6 miles), Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina (2.0 miles), Beach House Restaurant (2.7 miles), Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier (2.9 miles), Shore Longboat Key (5.4 miles) BEACHES: Bradenton Beach (2.6 miles), Cortez Beach (3.0 miles), Coquina Beach (4.1 miles), Anna Maria Public Beach (4.9 miles), Manatee Public Beach (4.9 miles), Beer Can Island (5.1 miles), Longboat Key Beach (7.3 miles), Bean Point Beach (8.6 miles) GOLF COURSES: Timber Creek Golf Course (3.0 miles), Manatee County Golf Course (4.2 miles), Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Course (4.4 miles), IMG Academy Golf Club (5.6 miles), Sara Bay Country Club (8.6 miles), River Run Golf Links (10.1 miles), Longboat Key Golf Club (14.6 miles) ATTRACTIONS: Florida Maritime Museum (1.5 miles), IMG Academy (5.2 miles), DeSoto National Memorial Park (6.4 miles), Escape Bradenton (6.7 miles), The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (8.4 miles), Riverwalk (8.7 miles), Manatee Village Historical Park (9.8 miles), The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (10.6 miles), Sarasota Jungle Gardens (11.9 miles), Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (15.2 miles) HIKING AREAS: Leffis Key (3.9 miles), Neal Preserve (7.3 miles), Robinson Preserve (7.0 miles) AIRPORTS: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (11.8 miles), Tampa International Airport (52.0 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This property has a strict max occupancy of 6 guests. Groups that exceed 6 will be fined - IMPORTANT: There is an optional pool heat fee of $25/night (+ fees & taxes, paid pre-trip, applied to entire stay). Please contact the Guest Contact two days prior to arrival if you wish to utilize the pool - NOTE: Your safety matters. There is a Ring doorbell security camera, located next to the front door facing out. It does not look into any interior spaces - NOTE: Absolutely NO events, parties or large gatherings. Guests that violate this rule will be subject to a post-stay fine