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Happy Turtle A: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Sun Room

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A house with a sloped roof, multiple windows with shutters, and a well-lit exterior.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, houses, and boats.
A dining area with a glass table surrounded by wicker chairs, a white cabinet, and a striped curtain backdrop.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black microwave, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall displaying 'NETFLIX'.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Bradenton Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Aluna Wellness Center & Spa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bradenton Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Bradenton Beach, you'll be near the beach, a 1-minute drive from Bradenton Beach and 6 minutes from Coquina Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 21.5 mi (34.7 km) from Tampa Bay and 5 mi (8 km) from Bean Point Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Anna Maria Sound - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Aluna Wellness Center & Spa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬17 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.

Happy Turtle A: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Sun Room

Sixty steps from a wide, never-crowded beach, on the quiet, narrow end of Anna Maria Island in Bradenton Beach. We are one of the few family-run homes left on the island, we answer our own messages, and so many of our guests come back year after year. Cute and easy, and just steps from the Gulf.

Your own entrance off the street opens to two queen bedrooms with closets, 1.5 baths, a bright sun room and veranda, and a private backyard. Comfortably sleeps 5: two queens, plus a couch or air bed for a fifth. Full kitchen, large laundry with washer and dryer, a dedicated workspace, a 65-inch smart TV with Netflix, fast wifi up to 300 Mbps, central AC on a Nest, a propane grill, one dedicated parking space, and self check-in. Two dogs welcome, any size.

The beach is a one-minute walk, with Aluna Wellness Center and Spa right on the way, and Anna Maria Sound is steps away. Historic Bridge Street Pier and its restaurants are a short drive, and the free island trolley is close by. Beach chairs and toys left by past guests are free to use.

Coming with friends or extended family? Book Happy Turtle A together with the home next door, Happy Turtle B, for a 4-bedroom whole-property stay with two living spaces and privacy for everyone. Prefer an upscale stay with a private pool? Look up Happy Island Cottage, our second beach home, 10 minutes away in Holmes Beach.

* AC holds the 72-80F range. The Nest is not locked: if it reads 76, that is Eco mode after the house sat empty, and it resumes your setting on its own.
* The grill has a propane tank in place. Please refill it after use; if it arrives low, Holmes Beach Ace Hardware (right by the Publix) does quick exchanges.
* TVs are streaming through Amazon Fire Sticks. You are free to use any of your subscription services, but please remember to log out after your vacation. If you are not familiar with Amazon Fire Sticks or smart TVs in general, please search online for instructions. We do not provide assistance with basic operations.

We stock a starter supply of paper goods, trash bags, and soaps for your first day or two. For longer stays, plan a quick Publix run for refills, it is 5 minutes away.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This vacation home features wheelchair access, a video library, and a playground. Amenities and recreational activities include designated smoking areas, ecotours nearby, and snorkeling nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights

Clean up grill please - if used

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We are supplying a starter kit, paper products only

No Smoking of any kind - indoors

AC range 72-80F. Nest: set 72 if you like it cold. Reads 76? Eco mode, it resumes your setting when it senses you. Happiest with the sliders closed.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Happy Turtle A: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Sun Room Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved staying here! The hosts are amazing and were very communicative. Steps from the soft sand beautiful beach. Great experience.. will definitely be back to the Happy Turtle! :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tarah m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to stay! It’s so close to the beach, which was not overcrowded. Plenty of room for 5 of us to have our own space and hang out together! Alex was quick to respond with questions we had. Would stay again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, easy walk to the beach and nearby restaurants. House is clean and quiet. Would go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and so close to the beach! We had a fantastic time. The only thing I’d like added is blackout curtains for nap time for kids :) we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

Great place to spend a few days. Property was clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would do it again.

A great, clean and roomy place to stay. It’s a perfect location for getting around the island. The owners were available if needed throughout our stay. We were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property - perfect location

We really enjoyed our stay here. I loved that it was pet friendly and that my dogs had a fenced in area to be outside. It was a perfect size and amazing location. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Steps from the beach! Loved having access to beach chairs and a beach cart, it came in handy. Beds were comfy! Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice!

Very nice and spacious! Loved how close it was to the beach, but a bit of a walk to restaurants and shopping, which was fine for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Vacation

Nice place needs a lil updating everything was otherwise good. Nice location to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good one

Good location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice convenient rental

Very accurately represented in app and had everything that we needed. Property manager was very prompt with reply & friendly. Plenty of space inside and outside. Properties around area still have ongoing work from hurricanes but this property was totally complete.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property owners

Owners are the best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

As advertised. Hosts were completely accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Quiet Get Away

This beach cottage is just what the doctor ordered. Spacious and comfortable. All you need in a home away from your own. Clean. Great gathering spaces inside and out. Close enough to the trolley stop! Super close to the beach! They added an extra touch with providing SOJO amenities for the kitchen & bathroom. Fenced in yard for our pets! what a plus!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short walk to beach!

Overall great spot, plenty of room and space for our family. Came with beach gear and the trolley was a major plus. Only downside was we had trouble with the a/c, it seemed to be on a schedule and temp would rise in the middle of the night and was not ideal for sleeping conditions. Also beds need an update, terribly uncomfortable. Location cant be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little vacation house

The place is fantastic. Great location just blocks from a trolley stop and the beach. Quiet. Clean. Comfortable. Well stocked. Alex is an excellent host. Quick response to each and every inquiry, and offered some tasty suggestions for dinner. I couldn't offer a higher recommendation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I want to give a bad review, but in good conscious I cannot.

I really want to give this the worst review possible because I do not want this hidden gem to explode in popularity. The unit had everything you could ever want or ask for and the owner truly was great with meeting almost every possible detail you can think of for a beach house stay. Truly an amazing place that I will only refer my dearest friends and family to stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roberta L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable ‘clean place

The Happy Turtle suited our needs of a clean, comfortable rental close to the beach. Communication was easy,and Alex was quick to respond. Beds were comfortable, and place was spacious and equipped with most everything we needed. The four season porch that was lovely, could not be used by us, because of the smell of mildew. I’m sure it was related to the hurricane, so we were sympathetic, but sure would have been a great room to utilize while we were there.Also, know your tv passwords for your apps. Any station you want to access needs a log in, with the exception of Pluto.The location really was steps from the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMI One-Story

This property is in a great location close to beach, but quiet nrighborhood), it’s very spacious, and was quite comfortable. The unit is one story and has 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. It has a laundry room, large kitchen area and sun porch, and a small yard. Lots of positive, few negatives. I would suggest adding power strips and blackout shades in bedrooms. Better instructions on using TV (with and without apps) would be helpful. Also, colored strips on the steps up to the sun porch and from the porch to inside, might lessen the chance of tripping (I tripped over both).I recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

June M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was good. Location, location, location. This location is perfect for beach goers. The hosts were very easy/fast to respond to any questions. A few things to others looking at this property. It is not a well stocked property. Very basic. No replacement of paper products. (it does state that in the description) Bring everything you expect to use. There were two chairs, and some sand toys. I did ask the host about beach things so we didn't have to bring, and was told they don't advertise beach equipment so whatever is there is ok to use. Being several steps from the beach you would want your guests to enjoy the beach comfortably. The house was clean but a bit dated. Refrigerator makes a lot of noise. Some maintenance besides cleaning duties that the cleaners would do need some attention. (broken wall decor, outside area needs some upkeep attention) There is a great inside patio area, but not really usable. The air conditioner that is in this area is very old, and to small for the area. This is a pet friendly property which we enjoyed. It is fenced in so you do not have to worry about having your dog outside, but note, there is no grass, so you will still probably need to walk pets. Please don't get me wrong, we did enjoy our stay but wanted inform others of our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chase C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay in Bradenton Beach! It was great being just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great location and dove for our family vacation. Was close to the beach and was in a nice area to walk around. The owners are very responsive and nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy -close to beach

Our time there was awesome. Location is great. Closeness to the ocean perfect. Biggest issue was the internet. Because there is no cable tv, all entertainment comes through the internet. Had to reset the router and fire stick often. Thanks for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022