Escape to Tropical Highlands, a spacious 3,800 sq. ft. haven for family vacations in a quiet neighborhood near Anna Maria Island beaches. Enjoy luxurious open living with high-end finishes like terrazzo floors and granite counters, plus tons of indoor and outdoor space to lounge, play games or watch movies together.
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9.29.2 out of 10
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6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20353 sq m
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About this property
Tropical Highlands - 6 BEDROOMS/3 Bathroom/2 King Masters/3800 sf/Large Htd Pool
Looking for that perfect place for a family vacation? Look no further! From the huge upper King master suite, an additional Main Floor King master, Bunk Room for the kids, screened in porch, and huge backyard pool, Tropical Highlands has it all! Tons of indoor and outdoor space to lounge, play games, eat a meal, or watch a movie together.
Attention: If you’re looking for a party house, this is not it, so please DO NOT BOOK. Home is located in a quiet neighborhood and we monitor noise levels. Property is ideal for large family vacations.
This spacious home boasts 3,800 square-feet of luxurious open living. Completely remodeled home, high end finishes such as terrazzo floors, granite counters, and high quality flooring throughout, nothing has been overlooked. Just 6.6 miles to the many beaches on Anna Maria Island!
Large deck surrounding the large heated pool (Safety fence available) Smart TV's and super fast WiFi. Lots of lounge chairs and seating around the pool to enjoy the beautiful Florida weather.
Bedroom 1 (The Family Suite): King Bed, Sectional Sofa w/Chaise & oversized ottoman + Pack n' Play Bedroom 2 (Main Floor Master): King Bed Bedroom 3: Queen Bed Bedroom 4 (The Bunk Room): Twin over Full Bunk Bed w/Trundle Bed + 2 Flip Chairs that Convert to Single Beds Bedroom 5: Queen Bed Bedroom 6: Sectional Sofa w/ Chaise & oversized ottoman (not pull out bed) Living Room: 2 Sofas
(Convertible Chair beds and Pack n’ Play portable crib can be used in any room)
Traveling with small children? 2 Pack n’ Plays, Stroller, Highchair, Baby Monitor, and kids dinnerware provided
All linens and towels provided (bath and beach!)
There is a beautiful, fully equipped kitchen open to the rest of the living space because somehow everyone always ends up in the kitchen, right? The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and center island. Plenty of place settings plus kid friendly dinnerware, pots and pans, cooking utensils, toaster, blender, crock pot, coffee maker (including complimentary coffee, filters and creamer!)
Dining: Kitchen Island with 2 stools, Kitchen Bar Counter with 4 Stools, Dining room table that seats 8 plus high chair, Breakfast table with 4 chairs (Outdoor table w/ 8 chairs)
Living room has a 2” step down from the kitchen/dining area
Screen porch: Outdoor Sectional sofa
Poolside Furniture: Outdoor lounge chairs and shade umbrella overlooking the pool. Table w/ 8 chairs under the covered Pergola
Pool Settings are all scheduled. When purchased ($100/wk), Pool Heat is set to 85 degrees, however if air temps drop below 70 degrees it can affect pool temp, so unfortunately pool temperatures cannot be guaranteed.
Games: Cards, Board Games, Pool Toys
Central air
In-unit Washer and Dryer
Tons of Amenities Included: Toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, salt & pepper and soap provided!
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
Fireplace used for ambiance only with battery operated candles. No actual fires please.
No check-ins/outs on Christmas Day or Thanksgiving Day
12 adults max
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Absolutely no parties allowed. Quiet neighborhood
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor Smoking Only
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Absolutely no parties allowed. Quiet neighborhood
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the area
Located in Bradenton, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby. Visit our Bradenton travel guide
Does Tropical Highlands - 6 BEDROOMS/3 Bathroom/2 King Masters/3800 sf/Large Htd Pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Tropical Highlands - 6 BEDROOMS/3 Bathroom/2 King Masters/3800 sf/Large Htd Pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Tropical Highlands - 6 BEDROOMS/3 Bathroom/2 King Masters/3800 sf/Large Htd Pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Tropical Highlands - 6 BEDROOMS/3 Bathroom/2 King Masters/3800 sf/Large Htd Pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Tropical Highlands - 6 BEDROOMS/3 Bathroom/2 King Masters/3800 sf/Large Htd Pool?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Tropical Highlands - 6 BEDROOMS/3 Bathroom/2 King Masters/3800 sf/Large Htd Pool located?
This family-friendly Bradenton holiday home is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Blake Medical Center, Palma Sola Bay and LECOM Park. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Manatee Performing Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Tropical Highlands - 6 BEDROOMS/3 Bathroom/2 King Masters/3800 sf/Large Htd Pool Reviews
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This house was the perfect fit for our growing family! It was so spacious that we never felt crowded. We loved having the private pool too! We were also very impressed with all of the ammenities for babies (high chair, 2 pack-n-plays, stroller, dishes, etc). This is the first house that we actually would consider staying again!
Our 2 children families with 5 grandchildren gathered with us for Thanksgiving and had a wonderful stay. Plenty of room for all 11 of us and the amenities were sufficient for all.
This house was perfect for our large family group. We had 14 people and everyone was comfortable. With outside temperatures in the upper 90’s the swimming pool was a welcome relief.
This house became "home" to our extended family celebrating a milestone birthday of our "matriarch." The house was roomy, including great spaces for getting together for meals and conversation. We took full advantage of the outdoor pool (fun pool and beach toys were provided). We appreciated the supply of linens and towels.
A few minor changes would make it even better (places in the showers to put soap/shampoo, a few grab bars for our elders in the bathrooms, and a better way to keep guests from tripping up and down a short step into the living area).
The location was ideal. We appreciated the closeness to a large local park, within a few miles of beaches, and many options for sightseeing and eating out--yet in a quiet, low key neighborhood.
All in all, we'd definitely rent this place again!
My college friends and I booked this property for our reunion trip. This is our 2nd Annual reunion after losing touch for over 30 years, and this property was perfect for us. The host was extremely responsive, and great to work with. We would definitely book again should our future plans include Florida!
We had a large bachelorette trip to this house and it was everything we could ask for and more! House is very large and rooms are all huge! Beds were so comfortable and house is well stocked! Very clean and amazing backyard space! Wish we got to stay longer! Owner was awesome and very responsive!
We were very pleased with the property. Sixteen of us ranging in ages from 3 to 70 years old. The house was plenty big for us to all have plenty of space. We enjoyed the backyard and the pool. Theresa was very kind and attentive to our needs during the stay. I definitely recommend for a Florida vacation!!
We were in town for a family wedding and needed a place for our large family. This home was just right. It has plenty of room to spread out and relax, but also a wonderful great-room area for getting the whole family together. The pool area is very nice, clean and stocked with pool toys for the kids (including adult kids :) ). My son-in-law said that this was 'the best' VRBO he has ever stayed in! Thank you!
We had a great stay at this VRBO property. The spaciousness of the property was awesome and is what made it perfect for our large family staying there. The outside areas are wonderful and the heated pool just perfect after chilly days during the week preceding our stay. Our host was a message away and responded to every question and/ or need. There were even members from out of town that inquired if this was a property ever for sale!
We will not hesitate to stay at this property again if we need a BIG home away from home.
Thank you and a prosperous Happy New Year to all!
Christine Dawson :)
Christine D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Debbie B.
10 Jan 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Family wedding stay
All of the bathroom shower curtains had black mold as well as around the floor of the shower. Shower curtains cost less than $5.00. For the price she is charging she could have had a new curtain in each bathroom. I would not recommend this place to my friends or family. This should be one of the top things that’s taken care of with each new rental. The toilets did not flush properly and we had to take the tank cover off and manually hold the chain and lever. When I told the owner about these issues and asked for some compensation she never addressed that. Also the kitchen cabinet that housed all of the dishes was coming off the wall. It could have fallen.
Good things:Check-in - easy; arrival - no issues; plenty of space for several cars. - House - spacious and comfortable for lots of people (12, plus 3 add'l on the last night). 6 bedrooms - two king bedrooms (one with a sectional where kids could sleep), two queen bedrooms, one bedroom with bunkbeds (full on bottom, twin on top), 6th room has a sectional someone could sleep on. Additional sleeping furniture (floor mats) were not great (dirty), and sleeper sofa was broken.- Roku or Pluto on the different tvs. You can also login to your personal platforms.Things that could be better: - Cleanliness, cleanliness, cleanliness- We vacuumed and cleaned kitchen floors on the first day - gunk stuck on the floor of the kitchen. Shower curtain in downstairs bath was moldy on the bottom and smelled bad. I dipped the edges clorox. Cleaning person should do that.- We moved some furniture to decorate for a celebration Seems like NO ONE cleans under there! (food, dead roaches, toys)- Whoever brought garbage cans in before us left water in them (from rain maybe). They stunk! Had to empty and air out before using.- Stove is tricky! Front burners go haywire w/o notice and you can't reduce it. There are smoke markings in the microwave, like someone burned something before us. - Grill dirty- Wi-fi access shotty at times. One person was doing work and videocalls would just drop. - Games missing pieces and messyOverall we had a good stay, just some details that need to be addressed.
Milca R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Crystal B.
14 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Pros and Cons...
Pros:
The property was clean. (The linens did have a bit of a dusty smell as if they had been sitting for a while without being washed... Not a "fresh" smell.)
The drawers and cabinets were stocked with essentials in the kitchen and bathrooms.
The rental was spacious and had more than enough sleeping accomodations. Furniture was cozy.
Outside areas were neat and tidy, pool was warm, and we enjoyed the feel of privacy as there was a nice tall privacy fence surrounding most of the property.
Location was desirable, close to shopping centers and beaches. Walking distance from the closest plaza.
Air conditioning worked well.
Excellent choice of interior decor.
Cons:
My elderly Mom and Aunt fell and injured themselves. This was because of the "dips"/sunken floors in both the living room and dining room, which I consider a huge safety hazard. It's not listed in the description. Had it been mentioned I would've chosen another rental.
Water pressure was very poor in the bathrooms.
Grill did not work. I planned on BBQ'ing and had to change plans last minute.
Wasp's nest at the eve of the house under the deck was never fixed during our stay. I wasn't keen on the idea of letting your handyman inside the master suite at 8 AM while my mother in law and I were still sound asleep to access the nest. Several family members were allergic.
Communication with the host seemed more one-sided, with me being the one to reach out to her the whole time. Not once did she message me with a "how is your stay?"
Overall, I feel I'm being kind by offering a two star rating.
The house was beautiful and clean and so spacious! It easily accommodated all of us, which ended up being 15 of us. It was close to lots of stores, restaurants, and not far from Anna Maria Island. It wasn't far from Tampa or St. Petersburg. Close to beaches and has a warm neighborhood feel.
The pool was great and well utilized by all of us. The backyard has a wonderful warm welcoming atmosphere that we all took time to relax in.
The owners were very responsive and quickly answered any questions we had.
We all agreed we would like to rent this home again in the future.