My wife and I absolutely loved our stay at Almost Heaven! The home is an adorable little cottage steps away from bay and beach.
The home is in a perfect location in Bradenton Beach very close to Historic Bridge Street which has a variety of shops, restaurants and tiki bars. At the end of the small street is the bay with a small bench perfect for sitting and watching the boats and dolphins splash if you're lucky (bring your binoculars, you won't regret it). The other end of the street is easy beach access with lifeguard stand and perfect beautiful sunsets. There are a variety of rental shops on the island to rent both beach chairs, bikes, and golf carts for transportation on the island. Additionally, a free trolley will pick you up at the end of the street which runs between Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, and Anna Maria.
Inside the home you can expect a fully renovated kitchen, bathroom, and living room. The kitchen includes wonderful new appliances including a dishwasher as well as all of the basic pots, pans, and dishes to prepare meals.
In terms of sleeping arrangements, the home is listed as a two bedroom with a primary bedroom including twin trundle bed and a good size closet. The master bedroom is located through the first bedroom on what was once the former enclosed porch of the home. A wonderful queen bed and updated furniture are within the master bedroom. As stated in other reviews, this room does get warm throughout the day as it is the former enclosed porch of the home and does not have the best insulation. My wife and I visited in mid-November so this was not a problem for us as the temperature never got too hot. Also to mitigate this problem, ceiling fans and a separate box fan are both provided. It does seem the owner is aware of this and I can only imagine that they will continue to improve the bedroom as they continue their renovation process. To round out the sleeping arrangements, within the living room there is an additional sofa bed that can pull out into a twin.
Overall the house was everything we had hoped for and more. This home will provide a perfect getaway for any couple or small family with children in the wonderful kid friendly town.