Brought my elderly parents (79 and 81) to the river house for the extended weekend to get them out of their house and routine. They thoroughly enjoyed sitting by the river, reading, talking, and wetting a line. Not anticipating how attached to routine my parents have become, i cut the trip short for their comfort. But I shall return. It is a comfortable home in a good location for those looking to fish the flats at the point, and the owners have been reliably courteous and reactive. Overall a good experience with great memories!

This house was relaxing on the river and very quiet down a long gravel drive. Everything was as listed in the listing with the exception of toiletries that it states are provided. There were not any (but we brought our own). The guest contact that we had was one of the owners and he was great! He communicated well and was apologetic of an issue with the cleaning service and offered a solution.

The property was just as described. It was only a short trip due to business, but I wish it would have been longer. The host communicated well, which is always a plus in my book. I would definitely stay there again.

Wanted a weekend to spend flats-fishing with my grown boys (ages 22, 23, and 24) in a quiet setting without busting the bank, and that is exactly what this property offers. It is an older home (nearly 100 years old) set on a relatively large property with plenty of out-the-door access to the river and 5 minutes from Emerson Point. Bait shop is 5 minutes away or you can throw a cast net out the back. Caught a few nice fish, but unfortunately, we visited as a cold-front was making its way through. Will definitely keep this place is mind when thinking of a weekend with the boys, but my wife would not have tolerated the property: she needs her own bathroom (this property has one) and she expects all the conveniences of more expensive VRBO properties, e.g., full kitchen ware, fluffy pillows, etc. as well as a pool. But if you are looking for an old-time Florida getaway, this is a nice find, and the owners make themselves available if necessary. AWM3

We love being outdoors so we checked out the shore not long after arriving. The sun, the trees and the sound of the waves from the Manatee River were so refreshing and relaxing. It's easy to spend hours and giving your mind, body and spirit a rest from the hectic pace of modern life. It's a great place with plenty of privacy just to unplug. You can get comfy in the loungers to soak up the sun or spread out a blanket in the shade under a beautiful tree to read or write. Plenty of room to run around or visit one of the nearby parks. Cook inside, grill outdoors or bring back food from a store or restaurant and enjoy a meal together outdoors. Make memories. John quickly responded to our questions prior to our trip and was ready to do anything to make our stay better.

Great location and place to stay for a family vacation.

Nice riverside house. The hosts were quick to offer help when needed. The river provided a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the sunset.

Been in the family since 1931! This place is the epitome of R&R yall! Wake up in the morning, grab some coffee, and walk 50ft from the door to your chair on your own private water front oasis! There is PLENTY of room for activities, or all the boats you wanna bring if you're an angler. Conveniently located to boat ramps, and a straight shot out to the gulf! The Boys (18/15) had a blast exploring the numerous state parks located close to the property! We also had tickets to the Freedom Factory for the weekend, and I definitely recommend that! Good restaurants around within driving distance. I would definitely recommend going to visit Bob and Stephanie that run the Sneed Island Trading Post across the street from the driveway. Great cooked to order sandwiches, and anything you may have forgotten too! 5 out of 5 stars!