Bradenton 3 bedroom villa for rental

Whitesands is well located in a tranquil community, with all amenities just minutes away. The home is situated on a large landscaped corner plot with lush planting providing screening. You can enjoy relaxing on the lanai or swimming in the large pool overlooking the lake. Look out for the turtles, egrets and cardinal birds. You are only minutes from the world class beaches of Anna Maria Island, where the sea, sand and sunsets are unforgettable. Newly furnished (2008) with a tropical feel, the property is light and airy with a large Living area with new furnishings, a separate Family room/Dining room. The Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for indoor and out door dining including a covered lanai with new furniture and new BBQ grill, outside fan and lighting. Our large 30 ft pool has under water lighting for night swims. This less busy corner of Florida is a beautiful place to get away from it all, yet it is ideally situated for discovering the whole region, with St Pete's and Tampa area in the north as well as Sarasota in the South.

There is a huge variety of things to see and places to visit. Busch Gardens is only 40 minutes away and the theme parks of Disney, Universal etc. are less than 2 hours away. This region has its own set of 'Keys' just off the mainland, each one with it's own character and beauty, all with fantastic beaches and restaurants. Take a visit to Mote Aquarium on Longboat Key and get face to face with manatees, dolphins and sharks. Visit Fort De Soto where the Spanish first landed and discovered Florida. Whitesands is perfectly situated for visiting beautiful Anna Maria Island and discovering its fine white sand beaches. You can hire a bike or a scooter and explore, go paragliding or kayaking through the mangrove swamps. You can walk from the villa to De Soto National Park and learn about the Spanish Conquistadors and the early settlers.

Bradenton Botanical gardens and the Robinson Preserve are less than 2 miles away. Golfers can choose between the numerous courses in the Bradenton area. For families, visit Bradenton's Pirates Cove, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, the Pelican Man bird sanctuary, go on a dolphin and manatee watching trip round Sarasota bay, build sandcastle's on the beach or visit the circus when it's in town. Some of the best original old Floridian restaurants can be found on Anna Maria Island. The Rod n Reel pier restaurant, Rotten Ralph's and Pelican Pete's on Cortez can be recommended. For Kids there is loads to do. Check out Smugglers Cove mini golf in Bradenton and Sarasota, where you can feed the alligators; also Bradenton's Pirates Cove. At Mote Aquarium, get face to face with dolphins, manatees and Sharks. The Ringling Museum in Sarasota is not to be missed. Built by the Ringling Circus owners, this 30 room mansion is full of art and has a circus museum as well as 60 acres of landscaped grounds.

AMENITIES

Type: Lake Front Villa

3 Bedroom...1 king, 1 queen, 2 twin, cot
sleeps 6...two baths

Full Kitchen...dishes/cookware/utensils
dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, all new equipment for 2008
washer/dryer, linens/towels/beach towels
air conditioning
cable TV (4, one large screen), DVD, stereo, CD, phone
screened lanai, gas BBQ, outside shower, garage
heated private pool

'Sorry, no smoking; no pets.'

RATES & INFO

December 20th 2008 - January 8th 2009 - $1080/wk

January 9th 2009 - Jan 31st 2010 - $880/wk

February and March 2010 - $3,500 per month

April 1st - September 4th 2010 - $980/wk

September 5th 2010 - December 19th 2010 - $880/wk

December 20th 2010 - January 6th 2011 - $1080/wk

Refundable damages deposit of $300 (£200)payable 8 weeks before arrival with you final rental payment. This will be refunded to approx two weeks after your departure, providing no damage to contents or property has occured. Cleaning fees are included in the rental rates State and tourist taxes are additional and are currently 11.5% of the rental rate as of May 2009.

For details, booking, contact:
Kay Whittaker
+44(0) 1372 805228 - Home number
+44(0) 1372 805232 - Business number