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Happy Turtle B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly

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Exterior
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, houses, and boats.
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi (free)
Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5986 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

With a stay at this vacation home in Bradenton Beach, you'll be near the beach, steps from Bradenton Beach and a 3-minute drive from Cortez Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Coquina Beach 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) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬2 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 B: Cute Beach Cottage, 60 Steps to Sand, Pet Friendly

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, easy, and steps from the Gulf.

Your own entrance off the street opens to two queen bedrooms with closets, one full bath, a comfortable living room with a smart TV and Netflix, and a private backyard. Comfortably sleeps four. Full kitchen, washer and dryer, central AC on a Nest, fast wifi up to 300 Mbps, 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 a bigger group? Book Happy Turtle B together with the home next door, Happy Turtle A, 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 986 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:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Clean up grill - if used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Smoking (of any kind please)
Min settings for AC is 72F (22C)
We are supplying a starter kit, paper products only

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 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 fire extinguisher and 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

Happy Turtle 60 Steps Beach House Bradenton Beach
Happy Turtle 60 Steps Beach House
Happy Turtle 60 Steps Beach Bradenton Beach
Happy Turtle 60 Steps Beach
Private vacation home Happy Turtle - 60 Steps From the Beach!
Happy Turtle - 60 Steps From the Beach! Bradenton Beach
Happy Turtle 60 Steps From the Beach!
Happy Turtle 60 Steps House
Happy Turtle 60 Steps From the Beach!
Happy Turtle (B) 60 Steps from the Beach!
Happy Turtle (B) - 60 Steps from the Beach! Bradenton Beach

Happy Turtle B - 60 Steps from the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for 3 days and we love the place ! It was clean and equipped with everything you need! The location is great -3 min walk ti the beach to see sunsets and 2 min to bay for sunrises! Will definitely stay her again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

Wonderful location

Loved our stay such a great location. It’s all about the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Amazing host with great beach access!

The home is situated just a very short walk to an amazing white sand beach. Lots to do in the area and the Host of this property is exceptional! Highly recommend! The Tatom's
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alycia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect rental for myself, my husband and our two very small dogs. Very close to the beach, but far enough from the main road/traffic. Yes, it's 60 steps to the beach for beautiful sunsets! The grill was great for our Christmas dinner. All items in the kitchen were useful. Fenced in patio was used daily for lounging and we ate all meals on the patio as well.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billie W.

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

great

good location and very neat
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Our favorite place to stay on the west coast

This was our second time at the “turtle house”. And it won’t be our last. The house is the perfect beach house. Just steps from the gulf and white sands. The accommodations are great and are minutes from great restaurants and shopping. We highly recommend staying here. Also easy to get in touch with the owners if needed!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merril K.

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

Close to Beach

Comfy 2 bedroom with everything you need. Easy, short walk to beach. Hosts were easy to contact and welcoming. Very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Great little get away

What a cute little house. Pictures were true to it. Short walk to the beach. Easy drive to north and south ends of the island yet the free shuttle is also available. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

james o.

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

Paradise

Enjoyed it
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne D.

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

Best beach trip!

House was perfect! Steps from quiet beach and free trolley! Well stocked kitchen. Alex was a wonderful , accommodating host! Can’t wait to return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annalina s.

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

nice place

clean and comfortable. Whatever little thing was missing, the owner took care of immediately. Will go back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loren W.

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

Perfect Location

The location is perfect! Steps away from the beach with lots of restaurants around. The check in process was very smooth. Upon arrival the condo was clean and stocked with anything that we would need. Alex was super responsive to any questions that we had. We will definitely be back to Anna Maria Island and be sure to recommend this condo to anyone headed here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee A.

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

Great location

The location is very convenient, close to the beach and grocery store. We loved that there was a travel crib and high chair to use for our stay as well. The only complaint I had was the maintenance man, in the other unit next to us, was very loud every morning of our trip (pressure washing, leaf blowing, yard repairs) and it did wake our child. All in all, it was a nice trip and property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bonnie C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

over stay

some what disappointed about the way things were not clean had to wipe out the refrigerator the washer soap dispenser was not clean the stopper in the sink in the bathroom sink did not work there was water leaking out side under the table was stinking no one would not stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique M.

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

Great communication with the owner and great location.

The communication with the owner was very good! he will reply to you right away and sort everything quickly. I would like to suggest upgrading mattresses and kitchen sink at least. We enjoyed our time there, in particular the location which is very close to the beach. Enrique and Elena.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dolores R.

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

Host Cancelled

Did not stay because host cancelled at the last minute due to failed air conditioning. VRBO helped us find new accommodations.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yanet L.

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

Perfect location and accommodation!

My family and I stayed at Happy Turtle (B) for a week and we really had a wonderful time. The location was perfect for us and the house as well. The walk to the beach is very very short which is one of the most important things for us, we enjoyed it everyday during the day, afternoon or evening. And everything else including dinning out, shopping, groceries, etc. is also very very close using a golf cart or car or bike or even walking if you like to walk. I cannot say enough good things about the owner with whom we were able to communicate for anything we needed at any moment that was necessary, thank you Alex so much. My family and I recommend it and we would definitely stay here again in future vacations. Very thankful for this time my family and I enjoyed together at the beach that we love so much!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Perfect location

This property has a perfect location. One block from beach access and had a parking spot at the beach access every day. We were minutes to the beach. It may not have been on the beach but it was almost as good. Due to the location we would stay at this property again. The one thing that would have made this stay better is if there was an area outside the duplex that was shaded and safe from rain. The privacy fenced in area was only able to be used early in the morning and later in the evening due to no shade. Also, it rained our first day there and we had to sit inside because there was no covered area outside. Those are the only two reasons that I rate this a 4 instead of a 5. We had a wonderful time during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy J.

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

Comfortable house, one block from beach

A no frills house in a quiet neighborhood, one block from a beautiful beach that was never crowded. Gorgeous sunsets! One mile and a quick trolley ride to Bridge St restaurants and shopping. The nest air conditioning was an inconvenience as the house was very warm after being gone all day. By our last day there we were used to it. We were very thankful for the ceiling fans in the bedrooms for sleeping at night. . Things we loved about this house: the quiet neighborhood, friendly neighbors, one block from a quiet, beautiful beach, comfortable beds. Things we wished we had: a cooler for the beach, more efficient a/c, a new shower liner, better shades in the north bedroom to keep out the porch light which stays on all night. With a few little touches, this property is definitely one we would return to over and over again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeri G.

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

Bradenton beach

Overall clean and quiet. Could use some maintenance - towel bars in bathroom broken. Couldn’t find a measuring cup or spoons. Thank goodness for the beach items left behind by other guests. The wagon was a lifesaver. We brought our own cooler.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful cute beach spot

We had a wonderful time staying here with family. It was clean, owner accommodated us really well and it was centrally located to most of the island. It was a great way to bring in our engagement!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

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

Exactly what I was looking for.

Everything we needed was here or close by. We didn't have to travel more than a mile in either direction. It's exactly what the Dr ordered.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

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

Bradenton Beach vacation

This was phenomenal piece of property steps from the beach! It far exceeded our expectations and we will most certainly be back! This is our new favorite Florida destination!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Excellent!!!

Great house, very accommodating, affordable & close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine N.

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

Weekend Get-Away

This property was great for us - it was a very short walk to the beach and trolley stop. This was my first trip to the island and it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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