Basque Bungalow: Charming remodel, covered pool, minutes to beaches

Escape to sunny Florida and enjoy your own private retreat in Bradenton. This beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom bungalow combines the comfort of home with the fun of a vacation getaway — featuring a private saltwater pool, spacious indoor living areas, a family-friendly game room, and a convenient location near beaches, downtown Bradenton, and Anna Maria Island.

Whether you’re planning a Florida family vacation, a beach getaway, a winter escape, or an extended stay, Basque Bungalow gives you space to relax, reconnect, and enjoy everything the Gulf Coast has to offer.

✨ Why Guests Love Staying Here

🏊 Private saltwater pool inside a screened lanai
🌴 Optional pool heating available during cooler months
🎲 Family-friendly game room with foosball, toys & games
🛏️ Sleeps up to 8 guests with flexible sleeping options
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen for easy meals at home
🔥 Outdoor grill for poolside dinners
📺 Smart TVs throughout the home
📍 Close to beaches, dining, shopping, and attractions
💻 Comfortable setup for longer stays and remote work


✨ The Space

You’ll have the entire home to yourself — including the pool, lanai, backyard, and all indoor living spaces.

This thoughtfully updated bungalow blends modern comfort with the charm of an older Florida home. The open layout makes it easy to spend time together, while separate bedrooms and gathering spaces give everyone room to relax.

🍳 Kitchen & Dining

The kitchen is designed for real stays — whether you’re making breakfast before the beach or preparing a family dinner at home.

Features:
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Full-size appliances
• Plenty of counter space
• Cookware, dishes, utensils, and essentials provided
• Easy setup for family meals

🛋️ Living Room

A comfortable space to unwind after a day exploring Florida.

Includes:
• Comfortable seating
• Smart TV for streaming
• Cozy atmosphere for relaxing together
• Decorative fireplace (not operational)

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements

Primary Bedroom
• King bed
• Closet storage
• Bench seating

Bedroom 2
• Queen bed
• Dresser
• Luggage rack
• Comfortable seating area

Bedroom 3 – Poolside Game Room
⭐ The favorite hangout space for many guests

This bright, versatile room features:
• Bunk bed sleeping two guests
• Queen lay-flat sofa bed
• Foosball table
• Smart TV
• Toys and games
• Full bathroom with shower
• Direct access to the pool area

It’s the perfect space for kids, teens, or anyone who wants their own fun retreat.

🚗 Parking & Access

• Driveway parking available
• Easy single-level access throughout the home
• Guests have private access to the entire property
• Garage is not available for guest use

🏊 Pool & Outdoor Space

The backyard is where this home really shines.

Enjoy:
• Private saltwater pool inside a screened lanai
• Pool towels provided
• Outdoor seating area
• String lights for evening relaxation
• Safety chime on pool door
• Professional pool cleaning every Thursday

Pool heating:
• Available October–April by request
• Additional fee applies (starting at $75 per reservation)
• Pool is not heated by default, so advance notice is recommended

The backyard provides open space to relax and play, but please note it is not fully fenced.

📍 Neighborhood Notes

Located on a quiet corner lot in a peaceful Bradenton neighborhood, you’ll be close to local favorites while enjoying a residential feel.

Nearby:
• Downtown Bradenton — ~5 minutes
• Village of the Arts — ~5 minutes
• Bradenton Riverwalk — ~5 minutes
• Anna Maria Island beaches — ~15–20 minutes
• IMG Academy — ~15 minutes
• Sarasota — ~30 minutes
• Longboat Key — ~30 minutes

💻 Work & Extended Stay Features

While this home is designed for vacations, it’s also comfortable for longer stays.

Enjoy:
• Fast WiFi
• Full kitchen for everyday living
• Multiple sleeping areas
• Laundry access
• Comfortable living spaces
• Quiet neighborhood setting

Perfect for:
• Extended Florida visits
• Remote workers
• Seasonal stays
• Families relocating or visiting the area

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Guest Fit

Great fit for:
✔️ Families wanting a private pool vacation
✔️ Beach travelers visiting Anna Maria Island
✔️ Guests attending events at IMG Academy
✔️ Friends or couples traveling together
✔️ Winter escapes and Florida getaways
✔️ Longer stays where comfort matters

⚠️ Important to Know Before Booking

• Pool heating is optional and available October–April for an additional fee ($75-$200 total depending on stay length).
• The backyard is not fully fenced.
• The home includes a game room with flexible sleeping options — ideal for kids, teens, or extra guests.
• The fireplace is decorative only and cannot be used.
• In some cases — such as direct bookings, extended stays, or at our discretion — we may ask for a quick identity verification through our third-party screening partner, SafelyStay, Inc. This helps ensure the safety of all guests and properties.

✨ About Peaceful Vacation Rentals
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House Rules:
- No unregistered guests. No parties or events.
- No smoking, vaping, or illegal drug activity is allowed inside the property at any time
- Smoking outside the home and pool area is permitted. However, all butts must be extinguished properly and discarded in trash bins. Any smoking trash/butts left out will be fined.
- Approved pets may be allowed for a fee. Please see Pet Policy below for more information
- Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8 am
- No eating or drinking in the bedrooms
- Remove shoes within the home
- Basic pickup is required before departure. Please do the dishes, take your garbage outside
- Check in and out on time. Alternate check-in/out times may be available for a fee
- For more information on any of these rules, please see the House Rules in our guidebook (available after booking) or contact us
- *Most important rule: Have Fun!*

Pool Rules & Info:
- Do not touch or adjust pool controls or equipment
- NO glass in pool area
- NO food in pool
- NO diving
- NO smoking
- NO life guard, enter at your own risk
- Both screen doors on the E/W sides of the lanai need to remain locked (for liability purposes)
- The door from the house to the pool area is adjacent to the bunk/game room. This door has a keyed deadbolt to keep the pool area inaccessible without adult supervision. The keys are kept in the kitchen out of the reach of children.
- The deck box has a code to access toys. Clean up pool toys after use
- Discard of any trash in bins
- Only use pool cleaning tools if absolutely needed, not for playing
- Pool towels are available in the basket near the door to the pool
- Pool is cleaned professionally every Thursday morning
- Pool light is on switch located on post by pool under covered area. String lights can been plugged when guest would like to use them

Pet Policy:
- Pre-approval is required for ALL Pets, including service animals which are always approved and not charged. This is an insurance requirement
- Fee of $35 per night per approved pet (excluding service animals) must be paid before arrival
- Crate when left unattended
- Keep off all bedding: if your pet sleeps with you, you must bring your own sheets/blanket. Animals are not allowed on our sheets/blankets
- Bring and use a sheet or blanket of your own to cover the living room furniture if your pet will be on the furniture
- Pick up your pet`s waste and dispose in the outside garbage only
- Pets may not be bathed as this clogs the drains
- Be considerate of neighbors and control barking especially between the hours of 10pm and 8am
- You are responsible for any damages caused by your pet