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3Bdr/2Bath+SheShed, 8 Beds for 12+ NEW AC/OutdoorKitchen/Golf/Bocce/SaltPool

2.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

3Bdr/2Bath+SheShed, 8 Beds for 12+ NEW AC/OutdoorKitchen/Golf/Bocce/SaltPool

The Grinning Gecko has it all for the mid-size group whether you want to relax in the sun, dip your toes in the ocean or keep active with a new activity daily.

Our home features a spacious, fully equipped kitchen with oodles of vacation amenities including both indoor and outdoor dishware and glassware! Start your morning at the Coffee Bar with Keurig as well as drip coffee pot and starter supply of coffee. Two indoor living rooms are perfect for family gatherings or quiet nights in. Our house features all Smart TVs with access to Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, HBO Max and Apple TV and we have both dining areas inside and outside within the Lanai.

Spend a day at any of the Anna Maria Island beaches located within 6 miles or Siesta Key Beach within 15 miles. In the garage we also have beach chairs, umbrella, a rolling cooler, sand toys, and a beach wagon to carry it all in. Then return and cool down in your private, heated, salt-water pool. If you are not familiar with salt-water pools they provide “softened” water, not salty ocean water. It is very gentle on the skin and eyes without chlorine smelling, dried out hair! Kids can play in the pool while the family cooks a meal in the full outdoor kitchen including BBQ, bonus refrigerator for cool beverages, sink and awesome pizza oven.

The expansive fenced in yard gives you lots of privacy and space to play badminton, cornhole, life sized jenga, pool basketball, tiki toss, a turf putting green as well as bocce court. Or if you want to stay inside the arcade room contains skeet ball, foosball, darts, board and card games and Ms. PacMan 1981 edition standing arcade game.

Need a break to answer some emails or run a zoom meeting you are 15 steps away from a private office in the she-shed which has high speed 2G wifi. Or use it for Yoga and meditation space for some time away from your group.

Our fabulous location has you within walking distance of G.T. Bray Park which includes a huge pickleball complex, dog park, indoor recreation center, and many ball fields. LECOM Park is the home of the Bradenton Marauders and hosts spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates. IMG Academy which is within 3 miles from this location and Lakewood Ranch is approximately 17 miles away.

When you tire out and need some rest you can find 3 Bedrooms with 8 beds*:
• 1 Bedroom with King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom and Walk-in closet
• 1 Bedroom with Queen Bed
• 1 Bedroom with Two sets of Full Bed over Full Bed Bunks
• Queen Sleeper in Sectional in one of the Living Rooms
• Twin Sleeper in Sofa in She-Shed

*Freshly laundered linens, towels including beach towels, and starter supply of toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion) are supplied.

Pack and Play sleeper and sheets includes Bassinet and changing table. high chair, Jeep Stroller, kids plates, cups, silverware and sippy cups are provided. We also have a full gate that surrounds the pool area while still allowing access to the expansive patio.

Starter supply of trash bags, dish soap, paper towels, sponges as well as full sized separate washer and dryer with starter detergent. In addition, we have added a mix for pizza dough in the welcome package to entice you to cook outside. Hint: Publix (within a mile) makes pizza dough and it can be found in the refrigerator next to the bakery.

Property manager

Bret and Kim Caywood

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Pickleball
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Similar properties

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Blake Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • IMG Academy - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • LECOM Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Riverwalk - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 8 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beef 'o' Brady's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 3Bdr/2Bath+SheShed, 8 Beds for 12+ NEW AC/OutdoorKitchen/Golf/Bocce/SaltPool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 3Bdr/2Bath+SheShed, 8 Beds for 12+ NEW AC/OutdoorKitchen/Golf/Bocce/SaltPool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is 3Bdr/2Bath+SheShed, 8 Beds for 12+ NEW AC/OutdoorKitchen/Golf/Bocce/SaltPool located?

This family-friendly Bradenton vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Blake Medical Center and IMG Academy. LECOM Park and IMG Soccer Academy are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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3Bdr/2Bath+SheShed, 8 Beds for 12+ NEW AC/OutdoorKitchen/Golf/Bocce/SaltPool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Absolutely loved the property will definitely stay there again
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We loved staying at the Grinning Gecko. The house was just as described. Great location, close to beaches and shopping. The house had everything we needed and then some! Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent property with many amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very fun and exciting place! We don’t always find good place that are accurate on there listings. This place is better than we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

You will love this property! From the putting green to the pizza oven to the arcade, this place has it all. Even the bunkbed bed room for kids OR adults is awesome. And only a short car ride to the beach. Enjoy! We did!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great kitchen, super kid friendly, tons of items for the beach. The host was very generous when we requested a last minute check in. We would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025