Manatee Cottage

Description

The Gulf Palm is the ultimate relaxation pad. Situated in a private nook on the island of Venice, directly across the street from the peaceful Prentiss French Park, your vacation comes with all the pleasures of tropical beach living. Conveniently situated in the heart of "The Island", the minute you arrive in the neighborhood it feels like a different world. You're within short walking distance to Old Town for plenteous shopping, dining, salon-ing, or just about any other amusement you want to indulge in. Venice Island is one of the safest neighborhoods in Florida. Your home is directly across the street from the beautiful Prentiss French Park, complete with a walking trail, playground, and picnic tables for your wine and charcuterie lunch. Not only are you across the street from the park, but there are four other parks within a five-minute walk from your home. Only a 10-minute walk (we've timed it), you will reach the shores of one of Venice Beach. Most tourists use the main beach entrance where free yoga classes are offered every day as well as in the evenings from Sun-Thur. If you'd like a more local experience, check out the Alhambra Rd beach entrance early in the morning where you will quite literally find yourself alone with the perfect view. The unit has been outfitted with new floors, new appliances, a newly remodeled kitchen and bathroom, and the furniture is in excellent condition. The bohemian-light interior décor was thoughtfully planned to keep the living space bright and uplifting. You'll feel like you never want to leave. Icy-cold A/C system, new plumbing throughout, new electrical throughout, a new HD security camera system, and fiber optic wireless internet. Included in your stay are beach-cruiser style bicycles to use at your whim along with beach towels, beach toys, beach chairs, and a heavy-duty grill with extra propane tanks on-site in case. Enjoy a cup of coffee (Keurig machine provided) while you watch the sunrise from the flex room table and chairs. There is no downside to choosing The Gulf Palm as your vacation destination or mid-term rental. We consider it a pleasure to serve you, answer your questions, and make your stay the best possible. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: * Visit the nearby South Jetty for gorgeous sunsets and music on Saturday nights, enjoy scuba diving or bicycle the Legacy Trail. * Sharky's Pier is a short 4-minute drive. * 531 Manatee is a duplex home and is very comfortable for 2-4 persons. The Master bedroom has a queen-size bed and ensuite bathroom with a shower. A full-size washer/dryer is conveniently located in the Main bath which also has been newly remodeled, includes a step-in shower and medicine cabinet for storage. * The Kitchen has quartz countertops and is fully equipped with a Keurig Duo (k-cup & ground) coffee maker, microwave, garbage disposal, dishes, and utensils. The dining area has seating for four, and outside is a Weber propane gas grill. * The family room has a large HDTV, a large couch, an ottoman, and a Lazy Boy. * Basic utilities (electric, water, & trash) and high-speed fiber-optic WiFi are included. * New windows and doors; outdoor cameras throughout the property for optimum security, keyless entry, and private, off-street 2-car parking, right up to your front door, all at ground level. * The outdoor deck box storage is full of beach chairs, umbrellas, and other beach gear.