Walk To Restaurants-Shops-AMI Ferry/Beaches/IMG

The Mermaid Life:

*King bed & Full Bed
*Dedicated work space 
*Roku Smart TV in each bedroom and Living Room
*Coffee Station with your choice of drip or Keurig with a starter supply
*1 full bathroom with shower/tub combo
*Old fashioned arcade game
*Board games
*Separate dining room
*Charcoal grill
*Outdoor space
*Private entrance
*Parking in front of home
*Beach supplies: towels/chairs/cooler/umbrella
*Fast, FREE Wi-Fi 
*Our newly designed guest book is full of information for your convenience

Want to take a family vacation that lets you enjoy our beautiful city without busting your budget?  Look no further!  Our newly remodeled and redecorated home is the perfect location for you.  The Mermaid Life boasts old Florida charm, with its original wood floors and retro kitchen cabinets, while welcoming you with its fun and vibrant coastal décor.  You will enjoy your own private entrance and parking space right in front of the house.  Out back is our shared area where you can grill up some food on our charcoal grill, and eat your meal at the covered table or sit out and enjoy the sounds of nature on one of our cozy loungers.  Wanna get out and explore – no problem.  You are within walking distance to local restaurants, shops, entertainment, and/or the AMI Ferry which allows you to get to the beach while escaping the hassle of traffic.  Once you’re done exploring come home, relax and enjoy a good night’s sleep in one of our comfy beds.  We look forward to showing you some good old fashioned southern hospitality.

* Full kitchen including microwave and dishwasher – stocked with starter supply of dishwasher pods, new kitchen sponge, dish soap, paper towels.
* Starter supply of toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toilet paper

The Mermaid Life is for your exclusive enjoyment. Private entrance and space. The large backyard deck is a shared area with 2 other cottages on this large property. Laundry area is available for stays longer then 5 days upon request. You are responsible for your own laundry supplies.

We live just a few houses away and are available for any questions or problems.  Functional smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and first aid kit in home. Hospitals are minutes away if needed. 

Please message me with any questions or concerns. We will get back to you, usually within minutes.

The Mermaid Life is in an amazing area. It is centrally location by the Manatee River, close to downtown, and world renowned beaches. 

IMG Academy: 4.2 miles
Bradenton Area Convention Center: 1.3 miles
Anna Maria Island Beaches: 8 miles
UTC Mall In Sarasota: 11 miles Sarasota Airport: 8 miles
St Pete/Clearwater Airport: 28.9 miles
St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach: 11 miles
Siesta Key Beach: rated #1 beach in USA - 16 miles. 
Bradenton Riverwalk (riverfront biking, jogging, playground, splash park, volleyball and bike/skate park): 5 minute walk
South Florida Museum & Planetarium  (with Manatees!!)- 1 mile. 
LECOM park: Pittsburgh Pirates spring training facility - 1 mile. 
Sarasota Jungle Gardens: 9.2 miles. 
Mote Aquarium: (More manatees) 12 miles. 

Favorite Restaurants We Love! Breakfast/Lunch: 
Sage Biscuit downtown Bradenton 
Peaches (numerous locations) with fresh squeezed orange and grapefruit juice. 
Lunch/dinner:
Pier 22 outdoor dining on the river
Riverhouse Grill in Palmetto waterfront (great view)
Motorworks Brewing (outside Jenga, corn hole, outside entertainment with great food and even better craft brews)- .8 miles

Bike & walk in downtown. To beach access MCAT public transportation, car rental, uber-all accessible from our downtown location.

Please keep the House clean and tidy, and more important enjoy yourself and the beauty of the surrounding area! You are responsible for the safety of yourself and guests. I take pride in preparing our home for each guest and in doing so, I take inventory of the household contents. If anything happens to be broken, missing, or if extra cleaning is needed after your stay, please understand that additional charges may incur.  Please no smoking in the unit as there is a covered smoking area outside.

Please note we do not offer refunds of any kind for any reason if it’s outside of the cancellation policy in place. Airbnb offer trip insurance for each reservation.