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Sandcastle 3 · 8 Restaurants Nearby · Gulf Front

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with ocean views.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with blinds.
A dining area with a glass table, woven placemats, wicker chairs, and a potted orchid.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach in front, and palm trees.
A balcony with a view of a beach, wicker furniture, and a door leading to a room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81375 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bradenton Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Bridge Street Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cortez Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bradenton Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Bradenton Beach, you'll be on the beach, steps from Bradenton Beach and a 4-minute drive from Coquina Beach. .This beach vacation home is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Lido Beach and 22.1 mi (35.5 km) from Tampa Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bradenton Beach Marina - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bridge Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cortez Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sandcastle 3 · 8 Restaurants Nearby · Gulf Front

3BR · 2BA · Sleeps 8 · Gulf Front · Private Veranda · 8 Restaurants in 5-Min Walk · City Pier · Cortez Village Views · Heated Pool · 10-Ft Ceilings · Granite Kitchen · In-Unit Washer/Dryer · Undercover Parking

Eight restaurants within a five-minute walk. The city pier two blocks down where sailboats pass in front of Cortez fishing village — the spot where artists and photographers set up for a reason. Bridge Street's shops, cafés, and Key West-style boutiques all within easy strolling distance. Sandcastle 3 is a Gulf-front Bradenton Beach vacation rental where most guests report not needing their car for the entire stay.

The private veranda overlooks the beach directly — the right spot for morning coffee and evening sunsets over the Gulf. Ten-foot ceilings open the interior up considerably for a three-bedroom unit. The kitchen has granite countertops, maple cabinets, and stainless steel appliances — fully equipped for a week of meals at home.

Three bedrooms sleep eight. The master suite has a king bed. Both guest bedrooms have queen beds. The living room sofa bed handles the remaining guests. Two full bathrooms. An in-unit washer and dryer. Heated pool on-site. Undercover parking for two cars.

The free Anna Maria Island trolley stops nearby for exploring the full length of the island. For guests who want to fish or simply watch the water, the city pier is two blocks away — one of the better vantage points on the southern end of the island for watching the boat traffic between the Gulf and Tampa Bay.

Sandcastle 3 requires a one-week minimum stay with undercover parking for two vehicles. Not pet-friendly.

*Final payments are due 60 days prior to arrival payable by personal check or Echeck (which will incur a $1.00 processing fee) we do take
credit cards for final payment with a 3% fee on the balance due
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,375 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Sandcastle 3 · 8 Restaurants Nearby · Gulf Front Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything about the location to the property itself was above expectations. This was our first trip to AMI, and wont be the last!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Great Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Best time ever
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bekki G.

Fall Break Beach Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second stay in this condo and we are already planning our next trip. The location is awesome and you can walk to anything you need! The management company is also really kind and accommodating.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Albert J.

Love the SandCastle

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful, comfortable, convenient, clean, and perfectly located!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Beauty by the Bay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Albert J.

A small piece of heaven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely outstanding and so perfect for us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Albert J.

Heaven on Earth - Love the Sand Castle

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: So many amenities: Walk to the beach without crossing a road or sidewalk, spectacular views of every sunset, many nearby excellent restaurants, covered car parking,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C. C.

Beautiful Condo and Perfect Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was spotless. The view is incredible. The easy access to all the activities on Bridge Street was wonderful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Mashpee, MA

Sandcastle 3

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful Spot. Rental agency was very helpful and communicatedclearly. Really great staff at Island Vacations. Would highly recommendthat agency for rentals.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

lea r.

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo is lovely and well suited for our family. All furniture and appliances are up to date. Absolutely beautiful!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine K.

Beautiful Views

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The most comfortable bed and pillows of any place we've stayed. Priceless views. Beautifully done condo. Favorite place was sitting on the lanai. Paradise.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Carey W.

Paradise ( Minus the Beds)

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved everything about the rental except the beds were awful. Other than that the location was great, it was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bekki G.

Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing time on our trip here. The condo was clean, nice, and in the ideal location. We had our groceries delivered so we could have stayed the entire week without driving anywhere. We enjoyed the local restaurants and shopping as well as mini golf all within a very short walk. We will most definitely be back many times!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Chesterfield, MO

Island Vacation Properties Best Rental Agency

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: IVP was very responsive to our needs and concerns we had when we arrived at our rental. Their 24/7 response was very fast and professional. The few issues were taken care in a timely manner.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Melissa B.

Spectacular Ocean Views

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The views from this union are Beautiful. We enjoyed eating our meals on the balcony that has a screen that keeps all the bugs aways. Beautiful sunsets in the evenings. Closest we have been to the beach. Unit is updated & more beautiful than the pictures show. Beds were very comfortable. Highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location. The place is actually much nicer than the pictures show. The noise from Bridge street was a little loud but nothing major. The only issue that stuck out was a smoke alarm going off. Hardwired system so taking it down and removing the batteries didn’t stop it. Called the after hours maintenance and they said someone would be out soon and no one came and then I had to call in the morning to get it resolved. The guy that showed up just said "yeah they say that sometimes". Other than that the stay was great. I would highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Perfection!

This unit was absolute perfection! The view of the ocean is fantastic, the decor is very tasteful and the fully equipped kitchen made it very convenient. Watching the amazing sunsets from our balcony was an added bonus we didn't expect. We were here with our family and there was plenty of room for everyone. Being right across the street or within a very short walking distance from several restaurants was a terrific perk! We didn't have to drive anywhere! We have vacationed in the Carolinas for years but Anna Maria Island has stolen our hearts and this is our new destination of choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this unit! The condo was very clean upon arrival, stocked with everything we needed & even had some extra beach accessories in the closet. The beach wasn’t crowded in this area and the location was perfect! The check in & out process was also simple. This won’t be our last time staying here! Also, we noticed the bedding and furniture had been updated as well!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Rebekah S.

Pretty view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The beach view from condo was beautiful and decor in condo was tasteful. We liked how easy it was to get to the beach. The week we were there was chilly- we were told the heater/pump in the pool was not working so we didn’t use the pool. We weren’t crazy about being across the street from the shops- the music and traffic noise in the back bedrooms was tolerable but annoying- parking garage was not well lit at night. We didn’t feel the condo was worth what we paid- we have stayed in much nicer condominiums for lesser amounts. There was room for improvement in cleaning- back of spare bathroom door had finger smudging (not sure what is was but not pleasant to look at) and kitchen and spare bath had tiny red ants/bugs everywhere- if you left anything out on counter they were in it. Traps that were in unit did not resolve the issue and we did not call rental company because we didn’t want to mess with anyone coming into condo. Would also recommend getting a spatula to mix with, crab crackers for crab legs and garlic press. Overall a nice stay but would not rent unit again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A D.

Location Location Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fabulous location! Sits directly on the beach, elevator, pool, nice furnishings, kitchen well appointed and walking distance to great restaurants and shops!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Albert J.

Sand Castle at Bradenton Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Outstanding condo in a beautiful setting
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

Very Nice!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very pleased with our vacation rental.Perfect location and very clean with a beautiful view of the ocean.If I had any negatives it would be the unit has screens over the balcony so all of the pictures from the unit you could see the screen but the view was still amazing!We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Amazing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This 3 bedroom/2 bath villa is great! Very clean, best location!"
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Carolyn M.

What a view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Gorgeous views and very comfortable accommodations for two of us. Nice to have the large upgraded shower and kitchen. Liked the height of the bathroom vanity. Having one box of kleenex would have been nice; something to keep in mind for future guests. Only downside was proximity to Moose Club next door; not much owner can do about that. Glad we didn't have anyone using front two bedrooms; noise level from Moose Club & street noise was quite loud. Not sure if it would have helped if front door had closed tighter or had better weatherstripping to make more soundproof. Very happy to have covered parking under building & loved proximity to beach. Would stay again.