The perfect spring break vacation without the crowds. If you are looking to recharge your batteries this is the place. Beautiful water views, great fishing, incredible neighborhood, close to everything. Our host bent over backwards to take care of any issue or question. We will be back!

The home was awesome. Very quiet neighborhood and close access to the walking trail. The pool/hot tub and bar is unmatched. Great for relaxing and taking in the million dollar view. Never got old drinking coffee and checking out the sunrise over the bay.

What a fabulous house. Pictures don't do it justice. When we arrived, we were greeted by 3 dolphins (who visited us everyday). We spent most of our time in the outdoor space, as it had everything we needed. The house was very spacious and lovely. Would definitely stay here again!

We enjoyed our recent stay at Cynthia and Todd's home on Snead Island. The property is convenient to Bradenton, shopping and restaurants. We stayed there with my parents and teenage son and enjoyed the stunning sunsets, water views and amazing pool/lanai area. Our hosts were generous with supplies including paper products and soaps/shampoos/detergents. A rare find these days. They even allowed us to leave extra and left over food in the fridge which we appreciated. They were very responsive to any questions we had and are genuinely nice people, who care about the guest experience. We hope to be back next year!

Friends and family stayed here for one week. Great property w a fantastic location. Wonderful pool and hot tub along w kayaks, fishing equipment and views! Property manager was extremely responsive. The house was clean but it a bit fatigued and should have been better prepared ie no personal items around and better linens. Highly recommended for a Florida vacation.

Group of friends had wonderful 8 days. We hired a boat and kept it on the dock, heading out by boat for lunch every day followed by hot tub and pool and then dinner at the house. The house was clean and well equipped and Todd was an excellent host. Would definitely go back again. We spent one afternoon in Sarasota and one in St Petersberg - both were easy drives. Great value for a large waterfront property.

If you want a relaxing stay with expansive waterviews, look no further! My husband and I along with his sister and daughter stayed at this home for a long weekend and had a great time. Home is spacious and well stocked so you don't need to run to grocery store to buy everything like others I have stayed at. Interior decoration is a little out of date but it really doesn't matter as you won't spend time inside at all - not with the beautiful lanai area to enjoy. Highly recommend!

We've been coming to the area for 20+ years to be close to family who live locally and found this to be amongst the very best properties that we've ever rented. Communication with the owners before, during and after the stay was stellar with immediate responses on all topics and quick resolution of any issues (not to suggest that there were any major 'issues' - there were not). The house is lovely and very well equipped with everything you need in every area - kitchen, bedrooms, bath, and even outside with kayaks, bikes, fishing equipment, etc. which are things we've had to rent separately in previous years. I hosted Christmas Eve dinner for my extended family and had everything I needed for prep and serving. The pool area is amazing and even in colder weather than we would have liked for a Florida visit, we were able to keep the pool and hot tub at an acceptable temperature, which has been a challenge with previous rentals. The house is beautiful inside and out - very highly recommend - unless you want it for the same weeks as our next stay ;)

We love this place - 2nd stay - gorgeous views, fabulous pool and extremely serene - owners immediately available for any issues. In short - we love it!

You've seen the pictures! What else is there to say?! We wanted to find a home we didn't want to leave for a week so we could all recharge and reconnect before the new school year started...and we found it. The hosts were terrific as well!

We had a great time! The home is huge, and would be wonderful for a larger group or family. The pool is amazing, and the fire pit and fire tower feature really made it! We happened to be there in the middle of a heat wave, so we didn’t utilize it as much as we would have liked, but would love to return in a cooler time. The grounds were fabulous, with incredible plants, and we enjoyed the solitude to just relax, read and laze around. I would highly recommend this sweet home!

We had a great time here! Quiet, clean, and the view is amazing! We will definitely stay here again!

The pool and hot tub are even more impressive in person. It’s a great space to get enjoy with family and friends. The yard is very large and fenced in too. The grill and tv outside were also a plus! The inside of the house comes with everything you could imagine and more. The only thing I would say is if you are planning to bring a boat I would consider the size first. Understand most people probably wouldn’t be bringing a boat. But the owners were very nice and allowed us to rent their boat lift. The tide, which they did advise us the day of check in, can be too low to use the boat at certain times but we were able to make it work. The boat ramp was 10 mins away (closes during certain hours), and the driveway isn’t optimal for maneuvering a boat trailer. Things that would have been helpful to know prior but again, if you aren’t brining a large boat it wouldn’t be a problem. Just a heads up for anyone that may be considering it. The owners were very kind and responsive. If you’re looking to enjoy the area and a great pool days I would not hesitate to book this place!

Beautiful view of the bay! Pool was amazing. We kayaked in the bay with dolphins and manatees and ride the bikes around the island. The house is large and very clean. I couldn’t ask for better communication from the owners.

If this place meets your search criteria then you should lock it in! The pictures are accurate and represent the property well. Quiet and private neighborhood with amazing views of the water. and the pool and hot tub - INSANE INDEED! Great sightseeing on the island (trails in preserve) and pretty easy access to Anna Maria (without the crazniess of staying on the island) Owners/property managers were great and responsive - even popped over once to assist with a question. Pull the trigger you won't regret it!

Host was amazing! Great communication.

Great rental, beautiful pool, a couple bathrooms could be updated but overall good. Would recommend

We thoroughly enjoyed the property Paradise on the Bay. The outdoor area exceeded expectations and we spent a lot of time outside. Also, nice to be able to walk to the preserve. The views, sounds of the birds and overall serenity made for a wonderful time away.

We were looking for a top-notch property in Florida to take our family of 6 (kids age range of 15 to 21). We wanted to get out of the cold in the Midwest and this property gave us the perfect opportunity to stay in Florida. The property is beautiful. It is spacious, clean and we had more than enough room for our family. The location and the pool/whirlpool are the highlight of this property. The property is right on Terra Ceia Bay facing east. The sunrises were breath taking. Numerous times we saw dolphins swimming maybe 100 feet off the dock in the bay. The kids loved it. The pool and whirlpool are beautifully designed with some fun features. We spent a lot of relaxing time lounging around the pool in the sun. Perhaps, the best kept secret of the property is it's location on Snead Island. We love the outdoors and savored the hiking trails only a short distance from the property. Relaxing, enjoyment and great family time is what you'll get if you stay here. Todd and Cynthia were gracious hosts and very responsive to any inquiries. Highly recommended!

Loved everything about this home. Pictures did not lie or over exaggerate. It was a quiet and relaxing family vacation.

What more can I say that others have not already said. Excellent property and attentive, accommodating hosts. This place has it all. Many thanks to Todd & Cynthia!! :) And that pool... AMAZING!!

We couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay. We had 6 adults celebrating 3 50th birthdays. The house is great with plenty of space. Very clean and a well stocked kitchen. However the real star is the outdoor living area. Great furniture with more than enough seating options. The outdoor bar is perfect with an ice maker, beverage refrigerator, and sink. The pool is exactly as described. Plenty of seating and amazing views of the bay. The fire accents the light show perfectly and everything is very easy to control with the instructions provided by the owner. My favorite spot was the dock. More seating options and a great spot to fish. I caught fish everyday and got at least 3 different species. We had a couple of dolphins pass by every night. They were so close we could have touched them one night. The pelicans put on a show all day as well. Plenty of wildlife to sit in the chairs and enjoy. We would definitely consider coming back.

My husband, teenage son, and mother stayed here for 5 nights and we absolutely loved it! The water views and insanely beautiful pool made this a truly unforgettable trip- we were so sad to leave our retreat! The house had everything we needed and my teenage son was obsessed with the vending machine they have! It is a truly remarkable home and one of the nicest homes I have ever rented on vacation.

My family had not taken a vacation in awhile because we didn’t want to leave our dogs out. This home was perfect for my family of young adult children and Frenchies. The pool, patio and view are a dream. The home is large and spacious. We had a great time hanging out at the house as well as visiting Ana Maria and Siesta Key. All easy drives. Thank you Todd and Cynthia for sharing your home with us.

This property is incredible! It is the perfect property for a large family vacation, pool, hot tub, patio and all screened in! The house is spacious with a large kitchen, bar area and large dining table. Everything is well labeled. The outside grill area with ice maker, fridge and sink is very convenient. We spent most of our time lounging by the pool and just relaxing! Todd was very helpful and answered any and all questions. My family loved this property and would love to visit again.

We had the most amazing vacation. The house was exactly what it was portrayed in the listing, and so much more. We have stayed in many vacation homes over the years and this one is definitely on the top of the list. The owners were available if we ever needed anything, but we did not. They thought of everything. There was no detail overlooked. We would definitely stay here again. It deserves 6 stars.

Wow! Where do I start? The house itself is so spacious and well appointed. There is even a vending machine inside with all kinds of snacks which is so novel and great for teenagers. The pool is lovely and sitting on the dock is fabulous - we saw dolphins, birds, lizards and other wildlife. You can use the kayaks and there are lots of fun pool toys. Finally Todd and Cynthia are so gracious and kind. All the stars for this one - highly recommend!

This home is beautifully decorated and the views are incredible. It’s just perfect and we had absolutely everything we needed. The owner answered all our questions immediately and were very pleasant to work with. Top notch!! The award winning, saltwater infinity pool with water falls and hot tub were absolutely amazing… we spent most of our time there. The setting is quiet, peaceful and offers spectacular views of the sun rise and sunset over the serene Manatee River. I hope to visit again soon.

The house is just as pictured. The kitchen is probably actually better than the pics. This is a perfect spot if you are game to stay in and just enjoy the house, which is what we mostly did. We spent nights grilling and swimming. It was heavenly. They provided everything you could need as far as towels, beach chairs, kayaks, bikes, cookware etc. Traffic is kinda bad in this area so if you're planning to spend time at Anna Maria Island be ready for about a 45 minute drive. I highly recommend this house. Hosts were nice and responded quickly any time I had a question.

We enjoyed our stay at Paradise on The Bay/Manatee County to the fullest. The house is beautiful and spacious, just like the pictures. It’s a great place to spend time with the family, with barbecue, pool and jacuzzi, a great view, fishing, bikes, and a lot more included. The house is also close to many attractions like museums and the beautiful Ana María island just a 20-30 min drive away. The owners Ms. Cynthia and Mr. Todd were very attentive too. Thank you so much and hope to come back again soon!

The property is beyond beautiful and tranquil. Serene and relaxing!! The pool is phenomenal. It was the most relaxing trip. There were even dolphins swimming by. We just loved it!!

All I can say is wow! The house is more gorgeous than the pictures— and the pool and outdoor area do not disappoint! We loved spending our days at the gorgeous beaches in the area, fishing off the dock and lounging by the pool. Todd and Cynthia were amazing hosts… super responsive and the even left some Easter treats for our kiddos!