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ALVAH TAYLOR HOME OF CORTEZ VACATION RENTAL PROPERTY

 
 
 
Cortez house rental - 2 Story historical home tucked away behind a white picket fence - charming!
2 Story historical home tucked away behind a white picket fence - charming!
  • Cortez house rental - 2 Story historical home tucked away behind a white picket fence - charming!
    Banner staircase, hardwood fllors and all new carpet. Lovingly reburbished
    Dinning room adjoining full kitchen
    One of three beautiful bedrooms overlooking mango trees.
    Living room with full TV and stereo
    Master Bathroom
  • Cortez house rental - Bedroom
    Bedroom
    Front Door/Foyer
    Fully Remodeled Kitchen
 
Cortez house rental - 2 Story historical home tucked away behind a white picket fence - charming!

2 Story historical home tucked away behind a white picket fence - charming!

Banner staircase, hardwood fllors and all new carpet. Lovingly reburbished

Banner staircase, hardwood fllors and all new carpet. Lovingly reburbished

Dinning room adjoining full kitchen

Dinning room adjoining full kitchen

One of three beautiful bedrooms overlooking mango trees.

One of three beautiful bedrooms overlooking mango trees.

Living room with full TV and stereo

Living room with full TV and stereo

Master Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Front Door/Foyer

Front Door/Foyer

Fully Remodeled Kitchen

Fully Remodeled Kitchen

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Cortez vacation house rental
House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6)

The Alvah Taylor home is fully furnished and sleeps 6 persons. Three beautiful bedrooms with queen size beds are decorated in an island style. Two full baths with tubs. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, self cleaning oven with glass cooktop, full size refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, local phone service, cable TV, DVD, alarm clocks, ceiling fans throughout, washer and dryer, high speed internet, central vacuum, ironing facilities, bed and bath linens, sun deck and private parking.

Please visit our website for more pictures, more details and other property listings - click on "click here" in section below.

You can reserve your dates now by paying on-line using your credit card, bank account or PayPal account. You’ll need to contact Taylor Homes of Cortez regarding your intended dates of travel via email (see link on side page). Check availability of each property first (see side and below of this page for calendar links). Once availability is established, please contact us by email. We’d love to reserve your dates and answer any questions you may have. In your email provide your full name, # of people in your party, contact information and the dates you would like to reserve. An email will be sent back to you answering questions and/or with an invoice and a direct link to the PayPal Secure Transaction website. It is not necessary to have a PayPal account in order to use this service.

*** Click on owners website below for more photos and information. ***

Keywords: 2 Story Old Florida "style" house

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About The Owner

The south is full of stories. Cortez stories tend to be on the colorful side. These homes have been full of love, family & great stories for many years. We’re 5th generation Cortezians welcoming you to our village. Alvah (one of the first Cortezians) was Paul & Earl’s dad. His house was the first house to be built with an architect. Some said it was the nicest too. Alvah’s boys Earl and Paul were both fisherman and both married to Chris and Inez their entire lives. Paul built his own house when he married Inez. This is a picture of Earl & Chris Taylor, they lived in this house for many years.

The Owner purchased this house in 1921
Why The Owner chose Cortez

The Village hugs the coast of Sarasota Bay and is one of the few surviving fishing villages on Florida’s west coast. The waters offshore are known as “The Kitchen” because of the bounty of fish harvested from these waters in the early days. Today Cortez has become a haven for artists, writers and fisherman who enjoy the unspoiled environment and slow pace of life.

What makes this house unique

But Cortez is really a world all its own. In many ways, it is like taking a step back in time. You will be charmed by the old bungalows, many dating back to the 1920s, situated along short, narrow roads dotted with palm trees. There are a few "must sees". There are the A.P. Bell Fish Co. Inc. and the Star Fish Co., neighboring commercial fish houses on Sarasota Bay, where anglers dock their fishing boats and unload their fresh catches each and every day. If you love seafood, a visit to A.P. Bell is a must for the freshest grouper, snapper, shrimp or stone crab you have ever tasted.

Cortez house rental - 2 Story historical home tucked away behind a white picket fence - charming!

2 Story historical home tucked away behind a white picket fence - charming!

Banner staircase, hardwood fllors and all new carpet. Lovingly reburbished

Banner staircase, hardwood fllors and all new carpet. Lovingly reburbished

Dinning room adjoining full kitchen

Dinning room adjoining full kitchen

One of three beautiful bedrooms overlooking mango trees.

One of three beautiful bedrooms overlooking mango trees.

Living room with full TV and stereo

Living room with full TV and stereo

Master Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Front Door/Foyer

Front Door/Foyer

Fully Remodeled Kitchen

Fully Remodeled Kitchen

Nearest Point of Interest : Beaches
Nearest Point of Interest : Boat Rides & Rentals
Nearest Point of Interest : Restaurants
Nearest Point of Interest : Restaurants
Nearest Point of Interest : Restaurants

We are walking distance from working commercial fishing docks = FRESH FISH!

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Cortez, Florida

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency () unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • From $195/nt - $1000/wk - $1500/mo
  • US Dollars
  • Season Rates ...... Dec 15-May 31 .. $250/night .. $1500/week .. $2800/month
  • Summer Rates ...... June 01-August 31 ..$225/night .. $1200/week .. $1900/month
  • Off-Season Rates .. Sept 1-Dec 14 .. $195/night .. $1000/week .. $1500/month
  • 11.5% taxes - $500.00 Refundable security deposit required - $100 cleaning fee
  • 3 Month MINIMUM STAY - January-April * Annual rental $1600.00 p/ mth + utilities
  • **** Call for last minute specials!!!! *** 1 Week minimum stay
  • ***** CHECK AVAILABILITY CALENDER FOR YOUR DATES!!******

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Cortez, Florida

Property Type:
  • house
General:
  • Telephone
  • Washing Machine
  • Broadband Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Free Long Distance
  • Covered Parking
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Wireless Internet
  • Linens Provided
Kitchen:
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Catering Available
  • Kitchen
  • Ice Maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 -
    Bathroom 2 -
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Queen size Beds (3)
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable
  • DVD Player
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Balcony
  • Deck / Patio
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
Attractions:
  • restaurants
  • cinemas
  • health/beauty spa
Leisure Activities:
  • sight seeing
  • shelling
  • boating
  • wildlife viewing
  • shopping
  • miniature golf
Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • swimming
  • golf
  • cycling
  • tennis
  • kayaking
  • parasailing
  • fishing
  • jet skiing
Notes:
15 Minute walk to the beach and boating.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Cortez, Florida

Alvah Taylor Home of Cortez Vacation Rental Property
average rating of 5.0 based on 8 reviews
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Alvah Taylor Home of Cortez Vacation Rental Property
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p281894vb
(941) 795-8459 (Florida, USA)
Cortez Florida South West
Winter Park, Florida
5

One of the best properties we've ever stayed at!

One of the best properties we've ever stayed at!
  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 23, 2011
  • Stayed: May 2011
This was our first time staying at the Alvah Taylor home but we absolutely cannot wait to go back next year! We had 6 adults and our 9 month old son staying at the house over Memorial Day weekend. The house was immaculate when we arrived, everything was in perfect working order, and anything we needed was right at our fingertips. All of the furniture was really comfortable, the linens were pristine, and the back porch was nice and cozy. We grilled out one night and had a lovely dinner outside. There was also plenty to do during the day, as we towed our boat down and parked it at the marina across the main road. The owner was super easy to work with and made our experience a pleasant one. We've recommended this house to all of our friends and family and, as I previously stated, we will most definitely be returning in the future.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Alvah Taylor Home of Cortez Vacation Rental Property
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p281894vb
(941) 795-8459 (Florida, USA)
Cortez Florida South West
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
5

Alvah Taylor House

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 5, 2011
  • Stayed: Jan 2011
Feb. 1 - Apr. 15, 2011 - This is the second time that we have stayed at the Alvah Taylor House and have equally enjoyed our stay each time. I reiterate everything that has been stated in our previous review from last year and agree with all the other great reviews of this home. The village of Cortez is a great place to stay as it is accessible to everything either by walking, biking or a short drive. This year we joined the YMCA and its wonderful amenities and friendly people. I highly recommend this facility. There are many golf courses in the area to fit everyone's budget. We also took in several games at the Pittsburg Pirates training camp. Everywhere we went we met wonderful friendly people from all over USA and Canada. It's nice to have so many restaurants/pubs within walking distance of this lovely home. Taylor's Ice Cream Parlor was a favourite along with the Village Idiot Pizza Palor which is located next door. Earl is a great landlord, very accommodating, and always accessible if you have any questions or concerns. All his homes are very well maintained, clean and tastefully decorated.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Alvah Taylor Home of Cortez Vacation Rental Property
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p281894vb
(941) 795-8459 (Florida, USA)
Cortez Florida South West
Gardner, Kansas
5

Great House

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 26, 2011
  • Stayed: Jan 2011
We really liked this house! It was big and had modern up grades, and close to the beach!!
- The photos really represent what the house looks like....but the rooms are bigger!! TVs and ceiling fans in all the rooms! Very nice!
- The house was extremely clean and well maintained.
- With the beach being so close, there are numerous activities; mom and pop restaurants, fishing, para-sailing, boating...all very close. Definitely walking distance.
- - In an older part of town, but very close to all the big chain stores and restaurants. Not at all out of the way.
- The owner was accessible 24 hours a day, leaving the necessary phone numbers. But we never had to call once.
- If I could improve on something.....the doors to the bedrooms wouldn't stay closed. Door stops were available, and that helped. But that is it.
- I would most definitely recommend to a family member, and would definitely come back.
Recommended for:  Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Alvah Taylor Home of Cortez Vacation Rental Property
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p281894vb
(941) 795-8459 (Florida, USA)
Cortez Florida South West
Plainfield, VT
5

A Great Family Getaway!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 25, 2011
  • Stayed: Jan 2011
Six of us (three couples) stayed at the Alvah Taylor Home from January 1 to January 8, 2011. We agree with everything that's been written about this place, which has a solid, peaceful, small-town feel to it. The presence of a commercial fish-house two short blocks away keeps it real. Among the activities we enjoyed was a "deep sea" fishing expedition aboard "Captain Jack" which docks a few short blocks away. We caught 15 pounds of Grunt, a small tasty fish, in 50 feet of water 11 miles out in the Gulf (it doesn't get deep very quickly on the west coast), which nourished us baked, grilled and friend for three days (the captain and the mate filet your catch). We're eating more fish now that we're home in frigid Vermont. The Cortez Museum was a gem. Ben Green, a local who became a sociology professor, has written three wonderful studies of the village and its people. Read "Finest Kind" first. And be sure to try Jose's, a Cuban restaurant a short drive east on Cortez Road. They deliver, too.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Alvah Taylor Home of Cortez Vacation Rental Property
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p281894vb
(941) 795-8459 (Florida, USA)
Cortez Florida South West
Kennewick, Washington
5

The Alvah Taylor Home....A Florida Classic

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 10, 2011
  • Stayed: Dec 2010
Wow, what a place !! The historic fishing village of Cortez remains largely untouched by the rampant development of Florida real estate. It's like stepping back in time. The Alvah Taylor home home has been thoroughly updated and includes 3 spacious bedrooms and two full baths. All the appliances are new and there's even wireless internet !! Best of all, there's an old fashioned front porch where you can sip your coffee, read your paper, and visit with your neighbors. You can pretty much explore all of Cortez on foot....two blocks away try the Star Seafood Company dockside grill for fresh fish (best fried grouper I've ever had !), local art, and conversations with the locals. Like to fish ? In a three block walk you can be fishing on the Intracoastal Waterway or hopping on board one of the local charter fishing boats. Take the bridge across the Intracoastal Waterway and you'll find yourself on Anna Maria Island...lots of restaurants, specialty shops, and beautiful white ocean beaches. Just across Cortez Road you'll find the Sea Hagg nautical antique shop complete with carved mermaids and sculptures/paintings by local artists. Over the past 40 years I've lived all over Florida....Cortez and the Taylor Homes are, hands down, the best Florida has to offer.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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