Sleeps | 8 |
Bedrooms | 4 |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Half Baths | 1 |
Space | 2,500 sq ft |
Property type | villa |
Minimum Stay | 7 nights |
Stunning 4 bed newly renovated lakeside villa, with westerly facing heated pool, spa and secluded patio area, ideal for enjoying Florida’s sunsets. Tastefully decorated throughout. The kitchen is fully equipped with striking black granite work surfaces and breakfast bar. Facilities include two indoor Jacuzzi baths, telephones, HD Cable TV, Blu-Ray DVD and WiFi internet access. Situated in Sabal Harbour, Bradenton, a beautifully landscaped private residential development. Close to the famous Arnold Palmer Legacy Golf club. Community facilities include the use of a large pool, basketball courts, floodlit tennis, volleyball courts and children’s play area. 15 minutes drive from downtown Sarasota and Keys with it’s glorious white sandy beaches, fishing, water sports, boutiques and restaurants. Nearby are De Soto and Ellenton Malls with their many designer brand outlets. This location has so much to offer, beach, shopping, golf, fishing, theme parks, history, culture and much much more.
Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1 is the Master Bedroom with a king-size bed, walk-in wardrobe, en-suite with large Jacuzzi and Cable TV. Bedroom 2 has a queen size bed. Bedrooms 3 twin beds with pool access and lake view. Bedroom 4 has twin beds.
Bathrooms:
Large en-suite bathroom with his and hers vanity units, hair dryer, shaver point, shower and large Jacuzzi corner bath, separate WC. Access to spacious walk in wardrobe. Family bathroom with hair dryer, shaver point, Jacuzzi bath and shower and WC.
Kitchen:
Fully equipped with beautiful black granite counters, ceramic hob/cooker/oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer with ice a drink dispenser, coffee maker, juicer, toaster, cooking utensils, tableware, table with 8 chairs plus seating at breakfast bar.
Utility Room:
Brand new washing machine and tumble dryer, iron/ironing board, mop/bucket, vacuum cleaner and approved fire extinguisher.
Living Rooms:
Family room (access to pool) has new spacious L shaped leather sofas, entertainment centre with large flat screen cable TV and Blu Ray DVD player. This area is adjacent to the breakfast area. Front living area includes large dining table for 8 and sofa.
Other:
Accessed via the family room is a 40' by 25' screened veranda with pool and remote controlled spa, twin fans/lights, enjoying wonderful lake views. Includes baby security fence, recliners and table & chairs. Double garage.
Cleaning/Towels/Linen/Maid service:
All towels and linen are provided, with cleaning carried out on departure.
Outside
The 40' x 25' veranda is accessed via the family room and bedroom 3, and is furnished with table and chairs. The lanai and pool decking area have ceiling fans and table, chairs and sun loungers. The pool and spa depth range from 3 ft to 5ft 6'. The pool and spa are electrically heated (at additional charge of US$120 /GB£75 per week) with lights for night time use.
Newly landscaped gardens and lawns in the front and rear, with a mixture of hibiscus, shrubs, bottle brush and citrus trees gently sloping to a 40 ft lakeside frontage with access for fishing. The lake is inhabited by a variety of fish including talapia, bass & turtles and many species of birds including feeding osprey. Early morning up to 1 hour from sunrise, you can often see a locally nesting pair of bald eagles fly over the lake.
I am a Professional Photographer and Mechanical Services Sales Consultant with an Engineering Sales business based in the London Area. I am married with two adult children. For over 30years I have been fascinated with travel whether for work or business. I enjoy a variety of sports and hobbies including fishing, football, tennis, golf, scuba diving and photography of course. In The UK have a collection of over 100 Bonsai trees and a Koi Pond that I love to sit and watch. I enjoy mainly outdoor pursuits but also love to watch TV and film and the occasional online Playstation moment!
Joseph Tufo & Ivana O'Brien purchased this villa in 2010
As a Professional photographer having travelled around the world, when we found an opportunity to buy a home in Sabal Harbour, we jumped at the chance. There is so much to see and photograph and I end up spending hours in front of the computer sorting through hundreds of images whether its the amazing wildlife, fauna and flora or underwater images of the many reefs off the Gulf coast. I am a keen sportsman so in Sabal Harbour we have our own tennis, basketball and volleyball courts just a few hundred yards around he corner. Golf is just a short walk to Peridia Golf and Country club. My other passion easily catered to here is Fishing whether it is with a fly on our 40ft lakeside frontage or local sea or river fishing, the famous River Braden & Manatee are just a short Cycle ride away.
With the wonderful year round sunshine I chose Florida over Spain or Italy, our other two potential choices, as the weather is so much kinder here and there is more freedom to express and enjoy your interests. The Floridians are always kind and polite and often willing to assist you without asking. Unlike The Orlando area we have access to great beaches water sports and far more cultural activities. The food here is as diverse as anywhere, with great restaurants including theme restaurants such as the 'Old Salty Dog' and 'Yoders' Mormon restaurant recently featured on Man vs Food just a short drive away. But whatever restaurant the service always seems to be with a genuine Sarasotan smile!
This was our 2nd stay at this home. It is very clean , well equipped with everything you need and it is very spacious. We spent a lot of time in the beautiful pool. It is located in a Very quiet neighbourhood and also close to shopping, restaurants and the beaches. We would highly recommend this for a perfect vacation rental. We will be returning.
We stay 10 Days at that beautiful house!
Beautiful home, and a nice development, with plenty of space and rooms for everyone. The pool and hot tub are a great creature comfort in Florida's suppressive heat. The master bathroom is amazing. We look forward two returning to this property again.
Great villa. Very clean and fully equipped for a family break. Perfect pool to relax/cool down in from the Florida sun and loads of room to relax/prepare food and for sleeping. Really close to great restaurants and facilities/supermarkets. Good location for driving to beaches/malls and about 90 mins from Disney too! The hosts were amazingly efficient, friendly and responsive. Highly recommended!
This home was very clean, had modern furnishings and was well equipped. The area is in a quiet and safe neighbourhood. Very close to great shopping and the highways. We certainly enjoyed the clean, salt water pool and spa. A perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing vacation!
Had a fantastic stay at the house with 5 friends. Beautifully decorated, spacious with the added bonus of a pool and Jacuzzi. Within easy reach of the beautiful beaches, nothing like watching the sunset whilst sipping a cocktail having spent a relaxing day on the pure, white, sandy beach - heaven. Close to large shopping outlet for a bit of retail therapy.
Overall and fantastic stay and would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting a relaxing holiday in a beautiful location.
Coast / Beach
Approximately 15-20 minutes to the beautiful, white sandy Gulf Coast beaches of Bradenton, Holmes, Longboat and Anna Maria Island and the US's number 1 beach of Siesta Key just 25 minutes away. Great sea and river fishing with the River Braden and Manatee nearby. A variety of great reef and diving locations are within easy reach. For photographic enthusiasts, a wide variety of fauna and wildlife exist from Bald eagles nesting across the road to turtles and osprey feeding in the lake.
Golf
In addition to golf courses, within easy walking distance of the property ( 1mile Peridia Golf Club) , there are in excess of 30 private and public courses in the locality including the renowned Arnold Palmer Legacy golf course.
How to get there
Sarasota Airport is 10 minutes. Tampa Airport, 40 minutes. Busch Gardens, 45 minutes. Orlando and attractions, 90 minutes. Will need car hire to reap the benefits of the Gulf Coast.
Distances
Great Beaches within 20min drive. You are never more than a short ride from supermarkets, shops, banks & restaurants less than 2 miles from the villa. The DeSoto Sq Mall with Macys is just 5 miles. The designer outlet mall at Ellenton just 13 miles and 20 mins, the famous John & Mabel Ringling art museum, and the antique and clothing shops of Sarasota are all within a half hour drive. The amusement parks of Orlando are 90 mins drive away, with Busch Gardens and Tampa Airport are only 40 mins.
A Pair of Bicycles are left in the Garage to be used at the guests risk, there is a cycle pump, safety helmets should be worn, but may not be available.
Please note the security Deposit figure quoted is shown as a cost per week.
Fees | No additional mandatory fees |
Refundable damage deposit | $349.99 |
A damage deposit will be added to the final balance once booking has been confirmed, charge is US$325 (GB £250) for one week and pro-rata thereafter. This will be refunded at the end of your stay after final inspection, we do not hold credit card fees.
All prices shown include all taxes, only other mandatory fee is for cleaning at the end of your stay after departure which is US$125 (GB£90). An optional extra would be the pool / spa heater not essential June to September, but useful through November to April the cost for this is US$120 (GB£85) per week. For stays of four weeks or more we would be pleased to negotiate a discount.