Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Manatee County

Wonderful house. Sparkling clean, comfy beds, brilliant amenities, gorgeous garden and pool. The decor is beautiful and calming. Would thoroughly recommend. Nice restaurants and bars within walking distance but the house is so peaceful. Thank you! This was my 50th birthday present to myself and I don’t want to leave! ☺️

We had a great stay! The place was clean, cozy, and just as described. I booked last minute, and it had a few helpful essentials that made things easier for me and my kids, which I truly appreciated. The host was kind and responsive, and the check-in process was smooth. Perfect location and very comfortable—we’d definitely stay again. Highly recommend!

This was one of the most beautiful locations we have stayed at. The view from the large screened porch and the little cabana that sits right next to a river. The use of kayaks (a single and tandem) made the trip very memorable. The river feeds into a big lake and can paddle over to a park where they have food, drinks and live music. The beach is a bit of a drive but not terrible. We cooked out on the provided new gas grill. We ran out of gas while cooking late at night and the host went and got a new tank of propane for us. We truly didnt want to leave after 3 nights. Highly recomend for nature lovers. Great spot for fishing too.

This place was just what my family and I needed, clean, fun and close to the beaches! Christina was very responsive and made our stay pleasant

Mike and Ana’s home is beautiful. They provide you with anything you need and the house is very well organized with everything you need. If you’re looking to visit Sarasota or Anna Maria Island; then you’re in the perfect location! Mike and Ana were always helpful and accommodating. They make sure you’re comfortable and respond in record timing. I’d recommend staying here every time!

We had a great stay at this beautiful and spacious home in Bradenton. It was perfect for our group, with comfortable bedrooms and a well-equipped kitchen. The pool area was very enjoyable refreshing after hot beach days. The location is excellent, just under 15 minutes from the beach and close to stores, restaurants, and markets. The house also includes beach gear, which was super convenient. There’s a grill area and a yard with games for everyone to enjoy. The lake view made our morning coffee even better. My family and I were very happy with our stay and would definitely book again!

beautifully decorated and comfortable cottage in a beautiful part of town. enjoyed the screened porch and hammock swing in the mornings and hot tub in the evening. grateful for the extra beach towels and beach chairs!

We would highly recommend staying here! Jeff and Alycia's beautiful home worked perfectly for our stay, and we would love to stay here again when we visit our family who lives nearby. Their home is Incredibly clean, welcoming, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. The view outside is beautiful, and their townhome is located in a great gated community that is close to many restaurants and activities. They were very responsive and friendly and helped make our entire stay very enjoyable. You won't be disappointed!

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at Cristina’s place. Super clean and cozy. Host was responsive and friendly.

We had a great stay at Lisa’s. It was well stocked and had everything we needed for a great stay. Would definitely recommend!

This was one of our favorite air b&b’s we have ever stayed. The host was very nice and responded right away and the home was beautiful. We will definitely make this our go to stay every time

This location is halfway between coastal attractions (beach and downtown) and inland attractions (golf, Lakewood Ranch, I-75). It's also near 2-3 east-west roads in Sarasota. Excellent. Listing is realistic, not exaggerated. It's a well-equipped kitchen with a two-burner induction stove and a large enough fridge and freezer for nearly any purpose. Good counter space and many helpful supplies and "tools" Bedroom area is large, bathroom is huge, shower is enormous, access is ez. I've stayed in tiny units and i've had faux kitchens. This is neither and with a strong host nearby. I'm tiring of long-distance hosts and corporate hosts. As a host Mariele offers proximity, professionalism, and personality too. Within reason she's on the side of the guest. Recommended listing.

Beautiful little beach house! Clean and with all that you need for a nice vacation. Vanessa and Nicole were great hosts, answering fast when we needed them. Having beach chairs and umbrella available was a big plus! 100% recommended.

Peter and Pearl are awesome hosts! The Peaceful Retreat feels welcoming and cheerful, with very comfortable furnishings. These hosts have thought of everything! The location is great too, whether you walk or drive. We were in Sarasota to attend graduation at RCAD and the location was perfect!

We had a wonderful stay at Anubuy’s place! The home was spotless, cozy, and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing visit. Anubuy was a fantastic host—friendly, responsive, and thoughtful throughout our stay. They made sure we felt right at home, and their attention to detail really stood out. The location was perfect—peaceful, yet conveniently close to everything we wanted to explore. We truly appreciated the warm hospitality and would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!

Cute little studio apartment nestled in a quite neighborhood close to all shops and beaches in Sarasota, a great couples getaway location.

Just returned from a great stay at Hannah and Helen's place. Location was extremely convenient to IMG, great restaurants, and our excursions to the beach. While in a large community, the property was quiet, well kept, and felt safe. The unit was perfect for three of us, allowing plenty of space to gather and not feel 'too cramped.' Hannah was a tremendous communicator- we discovered one minor issue with the dishwasher, and she was extremely responsive, arranging for it to be repaired within hours of reaching out to her. We would definitely stay here again on a return trip to Bradenton!

David's met us at check in and was very accommodating and even helped us with our bags. The condo was very spacious and clean. Loved the balcony overlooking the sound. Very quite complex even over the holiday weekend. Easy walk to hotel bar and tiki restaurant. Nearby Anna Maria and Bradenton was a quick drive.

Highly recommend this condo. Quiet and clean.. very good communication

We truly loved staying at this beautiful condo! It was super-super clean, modern-designed, had everything we needed, and even much more! Full spectrum of laundry/cleaning/bathroom supplies in abundance. The space is very cozy, stylish, and the location was really convenient - walking distance to Publix, good restaurants, and other useful places. Andrew and Angel are great hosts and kindest people! Responded immediately and positively to all our questions. Can’t wait to get back and stay here again! We feel lucky to find this place! Thank you Angel and Andrew!

The pictures don’t do this place justice. Welcomed by a beautiful view, and a nice well kept exterior. The unit we stayed in was in the 3rd floor, which allowed for the best views and the most privacy. The unit was clean, well-kept, and updated, even though the point of the vacation was to enjoy the beach/island, it was a place you felt you might accidentally stay Inside too long. We are planning our trip for next year already back to this very spot.

If you are looking for a place in Sarasota with everything you need closed to you like restaurants, dinner, food shopping etc at just minutes from siesta key then this is the place. Very clean and definitely what you see in pictures is what you getting. I stay here with m wife and two kids, we are very happy with pick this place, will definitely book again.

Lovely little spot to stay. Very clean, peaceful and quiet. I found the location to be great also. Close to a lot of stuff.

As a mother traveling with kids, this place has everything you’re gonna need! Beautiful pool, cute put-put golf, beach towels, Sand toys, Sun shade, wagon, cooler, beach chairs. My girls played volleyball all week! Private houses on both sides of the unit… so it’s never crowded. We saw several manatees while swimming in the ocean and we got to witness loggerheads nesting at night! So if you’re looking for a truly relaxing vacation (for mom too) I highly recommend this unit and mostly, Heidi as a host!