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Sip And Sea

Property class: 3
3-star beachfront houseboat with 11 beach bars

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A beach with footprints in the sand and a calm sea with sailboats in the distance.
A compact kitchenette with a sink, stove, and storage cabinets.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and microwave. There is a sink and a countertop with various items.
A bed with a crocheted throw, white bedding, and a striped pillow.
A narrow staircase leading to a small bedroom with a bed and a pillow.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Entire house boat

1 bedroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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9107 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL, 34209
  • Place, Palma Sola Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Sandpiper Road East
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Robinson Preserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Bradenton

On the beach.Stay at this Bradenton houseboat and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Palma Sola Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of Robinson Preserve. Anna Maria Sound and Palma Sola Botanical Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palma Sola Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • beach near Sandpiper Road East - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Manatee Avenue West - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Palma Sola Scenic Highway Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Robinson Preserve - 1 min drive - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • Tide Tables
  • ‪Cortez Clam Factory - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Sip And Sea

3-star beachfront houseboat with 11 beach bars
This houseboat offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 11 beach bars. The front desk is open around the clock. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bradenton houseboat.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 11 bars on the beach
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
This houseboat offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Bradenton houseboat provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Accommodations at this 3-star houseboat have kitchenettes with stovetops and cookware/dishes/utensils.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach shuttle

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi (USD 1 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Self parking on site (USD 3 per day)

Family friendly

  • Children's games

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • 11 beach bars
  • Champagne service
  • Private picnics

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Dock
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: USD 25 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Proposal/romance packages

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 5 units
  • Bicycle rentals

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit for Spring Break: USD 250 per stay
  • Cleaning fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 1.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: USD 3.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards.

Property is also known as

Sip And Sea Houseboat
Sip And Sea Bradenton
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sip And Sea to the airport?

This houseboat is 13.3 mi (29-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sip And Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this houseboat.

How close is Sip And Sea to the beach?

This houseboat is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sip And Sea offer free breakfast?

This houseboat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sip And Sea ?

No, there is no casino at this houseboat.

What time is check-in at Sip And Sea ?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sip And Sea ?

Free parking is not available at this houseboat. Self parking is available for USD 3.00 per day.

Does Sip And Sea have a pool?

This houseboat does not have a pool.

Does Sip And Sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this houseboat.

How close is Sip And Sea to downtown Bradenton?

This houseboat is 5.2 mi away from Bradenton.

Sip And Sea Reviews

Reviews

2.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 9 reviews

2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Angiolina Franca

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The owners never replied to any of my messages and never showed up to get me checked in. I contacted Expedia, who tried to help me over chat, but they were unable to find a suitable replacement and I couldn’t leave the chat to check out pictures or the map to see what they were proposing. Eventually, they reimbursed my stay and I had to make myself other arrangements, which was difficult last minute, and way more expensive.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tameka

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The water, lights and bathroom didn’t work. Also the linen and bedding were mildewed with spots. I didn’t get to check in until like 8 pm when the check in was supposed to be 5pm. No good communication with the property management.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband booked this for us last night for Valentines Day, we tried several times to call and message to let them know when we would arrive and had a few more questions, after many attempts we didn’t even go as you have to call them to get the key and they never answered or replied to us. This is non-refundable so we didn’t go and we have lost our money. After seeing the first review I’m not sure why this is offered on any site.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Victor

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Stay away

What an absolute disaster! I booked this boat and I called the number no less than six times could not contact with anyone. Hotels.com did try to help me they could not contact anyone. So at 6 o’clock at night I was left with no place to stay and no one contacted me. I am sitting here the next day and no one has ever reached out to me. I lost my money. Hotels.com only gave me a $25 credit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Marty

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
The host whoever that evil person is the first night she was supposed to meet me at the Rendezvous place of whatever place it was didn't show up I waited for 4 hours in the dark with no phone call no nothing I called and called and called and called and nobody would answer for days I didn't get to stay one night on that boat that I thought was a cabin the boat was parked 200 yards out in the water and she expected me to get a kayak somewhere and roll out there with my luggage and belongings for 2 weeks was the most disgusting thing I ever went through in my life. I finally got a hold of her 3 days before my trip was over and I told her I was going to sue her and she said that is fine I wouldn't be the first person and I'm not going to be the last so she is obviously a scam artist and does this too many people I've read other comments on her page and every one of them are a terrible experience I don't see how you people Expedia could advertise such a place there's going to be hell to pay.........
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

ben

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nightmare! A sinking boat that is anchored in bay. Bilge pump kicks on every few minutes to pump the water out. It is disgusting! Wouldn’t take off shoes. 1st toilet full of pee, 2nd toilet full of poop and pee. This was because there was NO RUNNING WATER on the boat and this was because the battery that runs the water pump was dead. Host lied next day said it was because she forgot to tell me to turn some knob- If that were the case, Leo, the repair guy would have done that instead of trying to find a charged battery. You have to take a shuttle boat from ramp to boat which was not a problem but would have been nice if that was a little more clear in the description. The “outdoor parking” is the boat ramp parking lot that has zero lighting and is posted “no parking between sunset and sunrise”. The “heat” does not give off heat unless standing right in front of it. I woke up at 4 AM and could see my breath. There was nasty “water” in the vacuum cleaner leaking out onto the floor. I am only covering the safety issues, forget comfort. I promise I was trying to have the best attitude and thought it would be something fun and different. Offered to let me take a shower at the host’s house 2 miles away but at that point I was done. Brittney the host denied me a refund, even though I could not stay there the second night-no water. No on site dining, boat does not run, no way to lock yourself in, sleeps 2, and SO much more! Sleep in your car. Leo was a gentleman stuck in middle.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025