Bay House Retreat managed by Beach Retreats
4.8
Outstanding(48 Reviews)House in Bayshore Gardens, FL
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this house rental
Panoramic Breathtaking Views
You may cancel your reservation up to 60 days before check-in for a full refund minus a $495 processing fee and less 3rd party travel insurance fees, if applicable. The refund will be made to the original payment method. After that time, or for reservations made on or less than 60 days in advance of check-in, your reservation is non-refundable.
Written notice is required to cancel a reservation; an email from the address associated with the reservation is acceptable as written notice.
For canceled reservations with a check-in date equal to or less than 60 days away: We will open the property back up to the rental market and if the property re-rents we will refund the guests the rental rate minus the $495 processing fee and any price differential.
If Guest needs to shorten their stay or change to a different property, the normal cancellation policy applies. No changes are permitted during the stay.
This is a special find! The Bay House Retreat is like no other! You will feel like you have escaped when you stay at this Fisherman's paradise, with TWO docks and AMAZING sunsets! This gorgeous family home has 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, with plenty of space for all ages to enjoy, tucked away with a short drive to either the beaches of Sarasota or Bradenton. The Bay House Retreat is also just 3.5 miles from the world-renowned IMG Academy and only a short drive to Sarasota-Bradenton Airport, as well as other area attractions like Mote Marine Aquarium, Ringling Museum, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, enjoy all without having to fight island traffic, the PERFECT getaway... you may never want to leave!
It is perfect for a family, multiple families, and groups. Everyone will love the large pool spa as you kick back and relax enjoying views of Sarasota Bay.
This STUNNING Retreat Home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathroom home ( 2 jetted tubs), and over 4,000 square feet of living and vacation space, not to mention the amazing grounds, with two docks, a gorgeous salt water pool, your own gazebo, and 4 balcony's to enjoy the gorgeous Florida sunsets! There are outdoor dining areas seating 8 + 2 bar stools, and on the interior of the home, there is dining seating for 12, a dining table that seats 8 and 4 bar stools at the kitchen island. The home offers ample privacy for all of our guests as it has a King Master Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom, additional Double Queen, Queen, Double Twin, and Full-sized Bedrooms. Coffee Bar on the upper level so you do not miss out on enjoying a cup of coffee on the balcony of your bedroom! Adults and Kids will love the multiple TV areas.
The pool/spa and outdoor entertaining space is perfect for a BBQ or simply relaxing and enjoying the gorgeous sunsets after enjoying a day on the water! Beach towels, beach chairs, and equipment are included - additional items can be rented through our preferred vendors at a discounted rate - ask your property manager for more details.
Parking includes a large driveway fitting a maximum 6 cars. NO Parking on the private road leading to The Bay House Retreat.
The home also features Smart TVs with cable in most bedrooms, living rooms, and outside. Downstairs bedroom with sitting area is perfect for kids with XBox ONE, board games and card games available like uno, skip bo, poker, boggle, monopoly, scrabble, etc., Two kayaks, Corn Hole, Basketball hoop, gas grill as well!
Rentals typically run Saturday to Saturday, If you are looking for a stay that is not a 7-night rental or would like to begin your vacation on a day other than Saturday please send us an email to [email protected] as we can sometimes accommodate alternate reservations.
“You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property. Quiet hours on the island are recognized from 10p-7a.”
You may cancel your reservation up to 60 days before check-in for a full refund minus a $495 processing fee and less 3rd party travel insurance fees, if applicable. The refund will be made to the original payment method. After that time, or for reservations made on or less than 60 days in advance of check-in, your reservation is non-refundable.
Written notice is required to cancel a reservation; an email from the address associated with the reservation is acceptable as written notice.
For canceled reservations with a check-in date equal to or less than 60 days away: We will open the property back up to the rental market and if the property re-rents we will refund the guests the rental rate minus the $495 processing fee and any price differential.
If Guest needs to shorten their stay or change to a different property, the normal cancellation policy applies. No changes are permitted during the stay.
This is a special find! The Bay House Retreat is like no other! You will feel like you have escaped when you stay at this Fisherman's paradise, with TWO docks and AMAZING sunsets! This gorgeous family home has 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, with plenty of space for all ages to enjoy, tucked away with a short drive to either the beaches of Sarasota or Bradenton. The Bay House Retreat is also just 3.5 miles from the world-renowned IMG Academy and only a short drive to Sarasota-Bradenton Airport, as well as other area attractions like Mote Marine Aquarium, Ringling Museum, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, enjoy all without having to fight island traffic, the PERFECT getaway... you may never want to leave!
It is perfect for a family, multiple families, and groups. Everyone will love the large pool spa as you kick back and relax enjoying views of Sarasota Bay.
This STUNNING Retreat Home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathroom home ( 2 jetted tubs), and over 4,000 square feet of living and vacation space, not to mention the amazing grounds, with two docks, a gorgeous salt water pool, your own gazebo, and 4 balcony's to enjoy the gorgeous Florida sunsets! There are outdoor dining areas seating 8 + 2 bar stools, and on the interior of the home, there is dining seating for 12, a dining table that seats 8 and 4 bar stools at the kitchen island. The home offers ample privacy for all of our guests as it has a King Master Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom, additional Double Queen, Queen, Double Twin, and Full-sized Bedrooms. Coffee Bar on the upper level so you do not miss out on enjoying a cup of coffee on the balcony of your bedroom! Adults and Kids will love the multiple TV areas.
The pool/spa and outdoor entertaining space is perfect for a BBQ or simply relaxing and enjoying the gorgeous sunsets after enjoying a day on the water! Beach towels, beach chairs, and equipment are included - additional items can be rented through our preferred vendors at a discounted rate - ask your property manager for more details.
Parking includes a large driveway fitting a maximum 6 cars. NO Parking on the private road leading to The Bay House Retreat.
The home also features Smart TVs with cable in most bedrooms, living rooms, and outside. Downstairs bedroom with sitting area is perfect for kids with XBox ONE, board games and card games available like uno, skip bo, poker, boggle, monopoly, scrabble, etc., Two kayaks, Corn Hole, Basketball hoop, gas grill as well!
Rentals typically run Saturday to Saturday, If you are looking for a stay that is not a 7-night rental or would like to begin your vacation on a day other than Saturday please send us an email to [email protected] as we can sometimes accommodate alternate reservations.
“You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property. Quiet hours on the island are recognized from 10p-7a.”
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bayshore Gardens, FL
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(48 Reviews)4.8
Wonderful property, well stocked kitchen, spacious interior ... large landscaped yard with pool and use of kayaks. The owner allowed us to rent the pontoon boat and took the time to come over to show us details regarding same and where to go/dine from the water. Very responsive. Our family had a great get away - even teenagers weren't bored!
4.8
Went to Sarasota for Graduation. Perfect home for 3 generations of family to stay. Beautiful property on a baby peninsula into the bay, island right across the way where birds came to roost for the night. Lovely to just sit and watch the bay, but also awesome pool and really enjoyed adding pontoon boat rental. Able to cook most meals at home. Great location for accessing Sarasota and Bradenton schools/restaurants/beaches but also didn’t have much desire to leave the house.
4.8
Our stay which included teens, parents, grandparents and a friend was amazing! The house is perfect for our group of all ages…even better than the listing as you can never fully capture a gorgeous view in a photograph! The pool, fishing dock and pontoon boat rental made our stay adventure packed. The house is beautifully decorated and spacious for larger groups. The owner kindly extended our check-out time as we had a later flight and recommended some great places to eat. We all would absolutely recommend this property and are hopeful we can head back this way to stay again sometime in the future.
4.8
Comfortable home in a beautiful setting. We didn’t want to leave. Perfect for 2 families with preteens and teens to stay, have fun, relax, take in all that bay life has to offer
4.8
We were a family of 9 ranging from 11-82 staying at the Bay House for a week. As a property manager in Maine, this was my first time on the guest side of renting and it's going to be hard to top; the home and property were simply incredible! Everything was clean, the views were amazing, and everyone had enough space to gather together or spread out and have some down time. The large windows and stone fireplace in the living room are gorgeous, and the large master shower/bath was definitely a favorite. Our 12 year old loved fishing off the dock for fish and for crabs. We rented the pontoon from the owner, he was great, so friendly and showed us where to navigate in the area and answered any questions we had. Can not recommend this property enough, the sunrises are just as good as the sunsets, and watching them from the pool and hot tub can't be beat! Hope to stay again in the future
4.8
We had a wonderful week at the beautiful Bay House retreat! The home was beautiful, the grounds were stunning, and the owners responded so fast when we needed anything.
We are definitely looking forward to staying here again...hopefully in warmer weather when we can enjoy the gorgeous pool and rent the boat.
They truly thought of everything and we could not have been more appreciative.
We loved it!
4.8
This property is gorgeous from front to back and side to side. We fished, swam, walked the gardens, we even rented the pontoon boat and went to lunch, saw tons of dolphins! Highly recommend this site
4.8
Fantastic property on a perfect location. Will definitely try to book again.
4.8
Our stay did not disappoint! The pool is incredible, the house itself is gorgeous, and the views are even better. 10/10!
4.8
What a beautiful home. We enjoyed the pool, the fishing, the pontoon boat. The home owners were so helpful renting the pontoon boat. He took us out, showed us all the do's & dont's and all the great places to go. What great memories! Highly recommended!
4.8
This place is absolutely amazing!
4.8
This is such a great place to stay. We had a blast fishing and enjoying this private resort right near so much fun stuff to do.
4.8
Great views and a lovely home. The also have great property managers who are very easy to communicate with!
4.8
We stayed in the Bay House Retreat for one and a half week and had a wonderful time. We were a family of 9, including our young daughters of 3 and 5. Age range from 3 to 82 in fact. All of us were impressed with the home and fell in love with the gardens, the pool and the ocean views. It was perfectly clean when we arrived, beds were made, towels were available and some basic food necessities (salt, pepper, oil, coffee, sugar etc) were there. The instructions for the renters are on a digital screen in the dining room. Apart from instructions, tips and maps are provided digitally for restaurants, sights etc. The pool was cleaned twice when we were there and the gardens were maintained twice as well. Canoes were available for free and the house has two docks in case you own or rent a boat. We rented a pontoon boat, but were not aware that it is possbible to simply rent to pontoon boat that is docked at the property. That might be something to communicate better to future renters, because it a great option if you like being on the water. But all in all, we would love to come back and give this place 5 stars out of 5. Would give a 6 star review if it were possible!
4.8
Second stay at this house. The plusses are that the property is stunning, the house is large and good for groups, the pool is great, the kitchen is well-stocked with dishes, pots and pans and the management company is responsive. We called on a Saturday evening when the air conditioning stopped working and they sent someone out right away. The house is dated, but the photos online show it exactly as it is so no disappointment there. But there are negatives. After we stayed here last year, rather than give a negative review, I sent a private message to the management company, telling them that for a house that costs thousands to rent for a week, I would expect them to offer more than one roll of one-ply toilet paper per bathroom per stay, and some soap, shampoo and conditioner in the showers. The answer was that they would pass along the message. Unfortunately, this year, the house offered even less. There was still only one roll of toilet paper per bathroom and they through in packs in each bathroom with soap, and a small bottles of shampoo, etc., the kind you would find in a Days Inn for one night (I get that this is in the fine print, but again, for the amount they charge, would it kill them to leave enough toilet paper and personal products for the week?), there was no dishwashing liquid, sponges or paper towels in the kitchen, a lot of the pots and pans in the cupboard were dirty, there were dirty throw pillows on the beds, and several of the lamps in the bedrooms didn't work. There were only three beach towels in the basket by the pool for a house that advertises it sleeps 12. This house could be so much more with a tiny spend and a little effort by the management company.
Date of arrival - April 5, 2023
Reservation ID #14409
4.8
We absolutely loved this property and will definitely come back. It was perfectly clean and perfectly private. The pool was warm for spring break, as promised. We’ve been promised these things at all our previous rentals, but this one actually delivered, and that’s why we will be back!
4.8
Our stay was for a staff retreat. The house was perfect for our needs. The amenities were beyond compare, and the location on the bay could not be beat. Everyone had a fantastic stay at the Bayfront Retreat. The location is in the middle of everything in Bradenton and a short trip to Sarasota and the beaches. The kayaks afforded everyone an opportunity to get into the bay and enjoy the serenity of the waters.
4.8
Good space and view, but uncomfortable bed rooms and baths
4.8
The location is amazing. Water views, pool, outdoor experience is great. But the house itself was frustrating. Lightbulbs were missing from lamps, lights didn’t work in many of the rooms and outdoor spaces. Trash was left in trash cans inside the house with no trash bags. The house sleeps 12 but there was not enough soap/shampoo/conditioner/toilet paper to accommodate that many. The bugs were out of control but it’s completely fair that it is to be expected at the location due to the water but it felt as if they could have done citronella or had the property sprayed. The hot tub didn’t really get hot and we were there in December. There was trash in the cupboards that had been left by prior guests. An empty box where trash bags used to be. I’m writing this so the owner sees this review and can work with the property management team directly. We bought a lot of things to furnish the house that should have already been there for us. The house has a lot of promise but needs to be managed better.
4.8
We loved it! We are planning next year already. The grounds are amazing. We loved the wildlife! No one wanted to go out! Such a unique beautiful property. Plenty of room for 9 adults. We also found mirnas cuban food. Very close and delicious. Great location. Kala responded very promptly to all my crazy texts. Thank you bay house!
4.8
We had to book a new property within two weeks of our trip due to our original booking in Port Charlotte was sadly blown away by Ian. I did not have much time for due diligence, and had a panic attack hitting "book this property". WOW this property was everything and MORE. The grounds and home were meticulously cared for. They had every amenity and supply we could ever need. Towels, both beach and regular, kitchen appliances and utensils, games, kayaks, beach and pool toys, beach chairs, on and on. They did not miss anything. We watched every single sunset from every deck, dock or balcony, and every single one was amazing. There was plenty of room to spread out and more than enough beds, bathrooms and living space for our whole family. The beaches were beautiful and close. We got home and immediately began looking to rent again next year. We could not have been more pleased!
4.8
This was an excellent place to stay. Right on Sarasota Bay. Easy drive to Lido Beach and Bradenton Beach. Awesome house and fabulous pool. We will stay here again
4.8
Great Property
This was a great property for our family vacation. It should be noted that I called the management / rental company to check on a few things and they were ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT to deal with. Extremely prompt and clear. Can't recommend this enough!
4.8
Friends and family together was a great time
4.8
Beautiful and well stocked. You will not want to leave.
4.8
Exceeded all of our expectations
Beautiful and well stocked. You will not want to leave.
4.8
Very relaxing
Friends and family together was a great time
4.8
Paradise for a week
Location is wonderful. Property sits on a corner and has a panoramic view of the water. Pool is fantastic, outdoor seating is plentiful, full kitchen and cookware, large spacious home with plenty of room for everyone. Lots of wildlife, two docks, kayaking was fun, fishing off the dock, and did we mention the views?
Very close to the airport, stores and everything you would need. World class beaches nearby and along with shopping at places like St. Armands circle, or head downtown Sarasota for shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.
Will absolutely rent from Beach Retreats again. Thank you
4.8
Private and amazing setup. We enjoyed throwing a paddleboard or kayak in the water right off the two docks. The views (especially sunsets) are amazing! Would definitely stay at this property again.
4.8
Spring Break 2022
Private and amazing setup. We enjoyed throwing a paddleboard or kayak in the water right off the two docks. The views (especially sunsets) are amazing! Would definitely stay at this property again.
4.8
Awesome Family Vacation
Bay House Retreat was a wonderful place to escape with our family. The online description should include, “A perfect spot to just chill with your family”! Everything we needed was provided. Could not have asked for a better vacation. Thank you so much for sharing your home!
4.8
Beautiful property, lots of wildlife to see, comfortable house, beautiful amenities. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
4.8
Perfect Retreat
Beautiful property, lots of wildlife to see, comfortable house, beautiful amenities. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
4.8
Renting this property was extremely easy and it was more than we thought it would be with kayaks gorgeous pool everything was absolutely wonderful
4.8
Fabulous family vacation. Beautiful home and breathtaking views.
Renting this property was extremely easy and it was more than we thought it would be with kayaks gorgeous pool everything was absolutely wonderful
4.8
This was a beautiful property with spectacular views!
4.8
Great family home
This was a beautiful property with spectacular views!
4.8
Beautiful Property.
We had a wonderful time. The views are magnificent, everywhere you are you have a great view. Very well appointed with plentiful high quality utensils, dishware, appliances, towels, toys, etc. Comfortable beds. Everything was super clean. The pool delicious and warm. Great SPA and jacuzzis. Nothing negative to say.
4.8
Our family enjoyed this lovely, lovely Florida winter get-away so much! The house is very spacious and comfortable, and the outside areas are just beautiful. The kitchen is very-well stocked, the balconies are amazing for the views, and there are enough comfortable couches for everyone to relax watching tv. My favorite thing was having coffee outside watching the birds on the bay. Our favorite beach was the tip of Lido beach only a 20 minute drive away. My only reason for 4/5 stars for location is that you can't walk to a store/coffee shop -- but that's Florida! :). Host was incredibly responsive and gracious - when our beach umbrella broke, someone came to follow up within the hour (even though it wasn't necessary at all :).
4.8
Incredible views, pool, and outside living!
Our family enjoyed this lovely, lovely Florida winter get-away so much! The house is very spacious and comfortable, and the outside areas are just beautiful. The kitchen is very-well stocked, the balconies are amazing for the views, and there are enough comfortable couches for everyone to relax watching tv. My favorite thing was having coffee outside watching the birds on the bay. Our favorite beach was the tip of Lido beach only a 20 minute drive away. My only reason for 4/5 stars for location is that you can't walk to a store/coffee shop -- but that's Florida! :). Host was incredibly responsive and gracious - when our beach umbrella broke, someone came to follow up within the hour (even though it wasn't necessary at all :).
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bayshore Gardens?
The average price for a rental in Bayshore Gardens is $237 per night. This rental is $1,008 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Bay House Retreat managed by Beach Retreats. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Bay House Retreat managed by Beach Retreats. Enjoy the water!
Is Bay House Retreat managed by Beach Retreats pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Bay House Retreat managed by Beach Retreats?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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