Location, location, location. You wouldn't have to leave the property if you didnt want to. We visited Anna Marie Island and Siesta Key during our stay. I could live there just for the pool alone. Great place to stay! Host was very informative and had great communication

Amazing views from just about every window. I loved sitting by the little beach and watching the animals and sail boats.The horseshoe crabs were really interesting. Loved the pool too. Huge kitchen. The house is pretty spread out so my hubby and I pretty much just stayed at one end. The closest beaches are the typical emerald water white sand that I love. went down to Venice beach where you find the fossilized shark teeth. V.B. surf is a little rough so be careful. We love Tampa Zoo which is just under an hr away. It got a little rainy so we went to the FL Aquarium in Tampa that's fully covered. If you have kids, it has areas where they can have hands on activities to touch sea creatures and other things they can pull/climb. There's also a little water splash pad for them too. Loved the food at Tide Tables (grilled scallops my fav). we had a nice welcome basket at the house to greet us. I liked how secluded it is. Make sure to read the welcome book and plan ahead for the day you're leaving for a list of things that need to be done. It was a little more than what the other VRBO's I've stayed at before but I tend to clean up behind myself anyways. It would make a great place to have a wedding or party. Look for the hidden dollar. I actually found it one day when I wasn't looking for it as something just caught my eye. Then we got into the aquarium that same day for free so it must have brought me good luck! I would love to visit again . Thks capt J for everything. It was perfec

Between our first trip here in 2021 and our trip this round in May 2024, I am so happy to say the house, property, check-in, and communication were just as amazing as it was 3 years ago! Julie does a fantastic job making sure her home is cozy and does not go without in the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, beach towels, pool table/pingpong, fishing gear, pool toys and floats. She’s very quick to respond to any questions and has a giant book in the kitchen that answers basically any question you have from Vet location and phone numbers to favorite restaurants to trash pick up days. She also had kept up the tradition of leaving a basket of snacks and a bottle of wine for guests! Truly so grateful for the memories this house has made us. My daughter learned how to swim in Julie’s pool this year!! Within the first 4 hours of getting in the water she went from petrified to get her ears and face wet and not knowing how to swim to swimming underwater. The magic of Casa Encantada continues once more. Thank you thank you thank you! Can’t wait to be back!

We loved our stay at Casa Encantada and we hope to return soon! The views are amazing, the pool was relaxing, and Captain Julie is a fantastic host. We are so grateful for our wonderful vacation at this charming property.

Property was exactly as advertised. Amazing view, awesome pool, private and quiet. House was very nice as well. Owners were great to interact with. Would definitely stay here again

The house is perfect for teenagers/kids, it has bikes, kayaks, pool table, games, and a beautiful pool! We loved watching the sunset every night right in the backyard! This is a perfect house to rent!

As stated in its description, it was a little piece of paradise. The house and outdoor areas were amazing. The kitchen is stocked with everything one could imagine. The pool and tiki bar are gorgeous and a great place to relax. Love the personal touches in the house. I would recommend this place to anyone. Lifelong memories made!

AMAZING, INCREDIBLE, AWESOME SAUCE! Fun for the whole family. No stone left unturned. My 3-year-old grandson calls it The Yellow House! He did not want to leave.The owners (Luv Them) had games toys books, beds, etc. to accommodate someone his age. These folks thought of everything and everybody! Every day we would find a hidden gem or a unique piece of art. We filled the beautiful, huge, kitchen with lots of food and love. We enjoyed all of the kitchens supplies and accommodations. Having the family all together and making memories is how life is to be, however, I also enjoyed the privacy and space that the lay out of the home gave us all when needed. The home is perfectly designed. On to the gorgeous outside grounds, beach, pool, tiki bar, pet garden, patios, pathways, hammock, kayaks, and grilling under the palms. WOW WOW WOW ALL STRUCK BEAUTY! We all enjoyed the tropical saltwater piece of paradise pool, as well as a quiet morning of feeling a warm Suttle breeze as we were watching the cranes strut and catch fish right near our private beach area or should I say their private beach resort area! The evenings were just as amazing as you smelled the charcoaled steaks grilling as one stands beneath the tall lushes' palm trees as the sun sets and the birds gather and fly in flocks singing and speaking to one's soul. Morning, noon and night was filled with peace, love, fun and happiness. From the morning breath taking swims to the evening cannon ball pool fun. WE will be back!

Property was exactly as described yet even better than expected. Host was so friendly and communicated regularly. I’m not one for long reviews but I highly recommend and we will definitely be back!

What an amazing hidden gem. Experienced boaters can anchor a boat in flats. Bring your fishing poles.

We had a wonderful stay. Casa Encantada was the perfect place to return and completely relax after sampling all the great sites and activities of this unique area.

This is our second visit to the property, it just gets better every time we visit. The property has something for everyone, we literally had to make ourselves leave on our last day to explore Anna Maria a bit, otherwise we were totally content spending the day in the pool, lounging in the hammock or playing pool. The sunsets from the property are beautiful, there is so much space to either spread out or gather as a family… it’s truly a unique space. We saw improvements from our last visit with new furniture and appliances, the place is well taken care of and the owners are very easy to work with. We are excited to return!!

The home was exactly as described. Truely felt like you was in a tropical paradise. Made so many great memories with my grandsons and family this past week.

The property was beautiful and well cared for! There was so much to do without ever having to leave the house. The house comes stocked with virtually everything you could possibly need! No need to over-pack like we did! I really appreciate the ability to bring our dogs and the thoughtfulness of including info on local vets in the info binder. We are definetly missing waking up to the gorgeous views and spending our days poolside. The landscaping and breeze off the river make the yard very comfortable even in mid July. Thanks for a wonderful vacation!

House and property were perfect for our 4 teenagers and 2 dogs. Well stocked kitchen; prepared many meals during our stay. Pool was enjoyed by all. Restaurants and grocery store near by. Pamela and Captain Julie were helpful and responsive. We will definitely return! Thanks for a memorable trip!

The house feels like home away from home but in paradise! We can’t wait to go back! Captain Julie offers support in navigating the waters and Palmetto. We had the perfect vacation on this trip! We will be back!!

My family and I loved everything about this place, the location is awesome, the property is awesome, the property owner is equally as awesome. I hope that we get to go back one day. Loved this place!

My family and dogs had a wonderful time at La Casa Encantada. The yard was like a resort - tropical landscaped pool, tiki hutch, and corn hole for all to enjoy. We used the kayaks daily, played ping pong and billiards daily. There are delightful places to lounge like the high captains chair overseeing the River - very unique and relaxing. The hammock was used daily by my granddaughter. She lazed for hours, with her phone of course. The wood deck was great in the mornings for coffee and the afternoons for sunsets. Inside the house was very comfortable for the 7 of us. There were so many unique and interesting decorations, books to read and games to play. Loved our trip. We’ll be back.

Our family had a great time during our vacation at Casa Encatada. The house has plenty of space to spread out and just relax as well as plenty of activities if you are looking for something to do. The pool area is beautiful and we all enjoyed the swim up table. We fished and kayaked from the small beach area. We also got a lot of use out of the pool table, game table and corn hole boards. The location is in a quiet neighborhood that is close to Emerson Preserve, Bradenton, and Anna Maria and just 30 minutes to St. Petersburg. We biked to a small coffee shop nearby and enjoyed several meals at the Riverhouse just 5 minutes away. It is private and quiet and a great place to relax and enjoy all Florida's west coast has to offer.

We loved staying at Casa Encantada! The home was spacious and the property was amazing. We never even had to leave to have fun. We enjoyed the pool, kayaks and games. We had a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony and it turned out great. The kitchen is awesome as well. Everybody has a great time. We'd love to come back in the future and we would highly recommend staying at Casa Encantada! Thank you Captain Julie!

The house is awesome and big. Wore out my legs walking. Beautiful old Florida style. The location is quiet and secluded. The back yard is unexplainable. You have to experience it in person. No need to leave the property and believe me, we didn't want to. Capt. Julie is an amazing host and accommodated us on short notice. She went above and beyond for us. I couldn't have asked for a better host. We will be back and hopefully sooner than later.

Property was very nice yard was beautiful just wish it had been cleaned. The microwave was covered in food. The couches were covered in animal hair. And the floors looked like they havent been cleaned in dog ages. I wanted to vacuum up sand so i went to use there vacuum it was so tiny for such a big house and didnt even vacuum up anything. I dont expect perfection but i do expect surfaces to be sanitized and they werent. Besides that the house and yard are absolutely beautiful. Pool is nice but it does look bigger in picuteres. Owners are helpful and respond speedy. Good property that needs a good cleaning!

Casa Encantada was absolutely magnificent! It's paradise! Captain Julie, the host is so wonderful. Her communication is great and she makes herself available to answer questions and she listens to your needs. She is friendly and kind! She makes you feel welcome is very helpful. Casa is like no other home. It is so calm, peaceful and the sunsets are beautiful! The pool is amazing! You will feel like you are on your own tropical oasis here! You must go! We can't wait to return!!!!

Julie's house is amazing and is as advertised. Beautiful home. Everything you need and more. Kitchen is amazing. BackYard Beautiful Hope to be back again . Thank you Julie for sharing your home. Stef

The house, pool & property are perfect. Plenty of areas to gather &/or relax. We all enjoyed the pool, especially my grandsons. Sunsets are magnificent! We saw a shark, dolphins & about 12 horseshoe crabs. The kitchen has everything you need and plenty of space. Captain Julie is very responsive to any questions.

This home is exactly as you see it online only better. The quirkiness of all the owners collections is refreshing and the owners were wonderful to work with. They even offered me their car while mine was in being fixed. What more could you ask for? The home is huge and comfortable and welcoming and has everything you need and then some! The pool is beyond spectacular- I should know as I all but lived in it! Give yourself a deserving vacation at this location. You will LOVE IT!

Beautiful waterfront home, we fished and kayaked, bbq'd, and used the beautiful pool. Very comfortable home and our big family could eat together at the beautiful dining table looking out on the water. We had an awesome time, and will love to go back for another trip.

Just back from a wonderful visit to Casa Encantada. The property is wonderfully situated on the water in a peaceful Palmetto community. We enjoyed hanging out poolside, long walks and of course amazing sunsets. Captain Julie’s kind hospitality was evident both before and during our stay… answering all our questions and directing us to amazing dining options. Highly recommend the “Casa” for family retreats and couples vacations. Simply wonderful…

Property was stunning and the sun set were magnificent. The Home is very inviting for our family reunion. The layout gives plenty of opportunity for different interactions. We would highly recommend.

We had a great stay! Property was very clean and owner was extremely responsive. We loved all of the amenities and personal touches!

I hope my words do justice to how amazing Casa Encatada is and how awesome Captain Julie is. The reason for our stay was for my wedding. Our five night stay and the wedding at Casa exceeded every expectation I had, and I had pretty high expectations. Captain Julie was so helpful with information on local vendors, restaurants, and local attractions. We did venture out a bit based on Captain Julie’s recommendations, and had great experiences. We also found that staying at Casa was fabulous too. We enjoyed kayaking off the shore in front of Casa, swimming in the resort-style pool (with awesome newly updated landscape lighting), and watching the sunset every night. My husband and I will definitely be back - hopefully every year!! Thank you, Captain Julie, for sharing Casa Encantada with us. It was the perfect way for Tom and me to start our married life together.

We had a great time at Casa! The house was clean and exactly what we needed. Plenty of room. My kids enjoyed the pool! The day we arrived Florida was a bit chilly but the heater was on and my kids were in the pool all day! The house is nice and convenient to just about everything! Theres a binder full of good info about food stores, butchers, restaurants and shops to visit. At low tide my son was able to walk out and fish. We took the bikes out, played a lot of pool and ping pong. The area is nice and quiet. We had a great time! I even had the pleasure of talking to Captain Julie, she is super nice and a great Host. We look forward to future visits!