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MANATEE COTTAGE: Gulf Front 2-bedroom house

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Driftwood Isles

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
Smart TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hudson, FL
  • Place, Cow Creek
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Hudson Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Hudson

Driftwood Isles stay.Your stay at this Driftwood Isles vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Cow Creek and Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Also, Hudson Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Show Palace Dinner Theater is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cow Creek - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Hudson Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Show Palace Dinner Theater - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park - 9 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Inn on the Gulf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Hudson Beach Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman shack - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

MANATEE COTTAGE: Gulf Front 2-bedroom house

Relax in this peaceful Gulf-side house on Driftwood Isle, an upscale Hudson, Fl. neighborhood. Enjoy the expansive views of the Gulf from the large private balcony where you can read a book or enjoy dinner on the terrace. Discover the beauty of the sea from this 2-bedroom house with 2 queen beds and 1 full bath. Guests feel right at home in this cozy sea cottage. The living room offers an additional full bed for extra comfort. Enjoy the convenient wifi, phone charging station, AC, and washer/dryer amenities. Experience the magic of this charming cottage by the sea as dolphins, fish, manatees, and boats entertain you.

AREA AMENITIES
1) BEACH: SUN WEST PARK, a public beach on an inlet, is located 3 miles away and contains an inflatable Aqua Park, a water zip line, and wakeboarding. "HUDSON BEACH"/STRICKLAND MEMORIAL PARK is located a mile from the house. Open 7 days a week, this is a gorgeous memorial park on the gulf with a small beach area, picnic tables, and outdoor grills.
2) BOATING: One mile from the house there is a 24/7 boat ramp w/ trailer parking. (Boat launching/trailer parking is $5 daily.) at "Hudson Beach"/Park. Boat trailers can be parked overnight at the house if you are bringing a boat.
3) KAYAKING/SWIMMING/BIKING: In front of the house is a great area for Kayaking, swimming/floating, and the neighborhood is good for biking. Feel free to bring your sports equipment and enjoy activities at your own risk.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

MANATEE COTTAGE: Gulf Front 2-bedroom house Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAVID W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, has everything that you need. Just bring the food. If not great dining near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buddy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage is a relaxing refuge by the sea. Dolphins stopped by multiple times a day to show off. The unit has a cheerful and relaxing vibe.
Back deck at sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara D.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025