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Snead Island Getaway

Family-friendly holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Marina
Dining
Located on Snead Island, Snead Island Getaway offers a spacious retreat perfect for families or large groups of friends. Relax in the huge front yard or lanai overlooking the pool and water, enjoy activities like kayaking, biking, and fishing right from the dock. With amenities like WiFi, well-furnished kitchen with wine fridge and pizza oven, X-Box and board games for entertainment.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

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

Snead Island Getaway

We've completely renovated this 2 story home. We have tried to think of everything to accommodate a few adults up to an extended family or large group of friends. Whether hanging by the pool, taking a walk/bike along the shores of Emerson Point, golfing, heading for the beach, or fishing, your Snead Island Getaway home is well located.

Additional features/amenities:
Huge front yard
Large, fenced back yard
Large heated pool that lights up at night
WiFi
Well furnished kitchen
X-Box
Board games.
2 master suites w/ tv's
64 Channel Sling TV and Netflix
Cornhole
Bocce Ball
Kayaks and life vests for kids/teens/adults
6 bikes and helmets of assorted sizes
Ping pong table
Swimming pool toys
Firepit
Foosball table
Basketball hoop
Pool Table
Wine fridge
Downstairs wet-bar and fridge
Downstairs washer/dryer for your swim clothes and towels
Pizza oven
Computer and printer/scanner
Huge lanai overlooking the pool and the water.
Child gates for stairs
Toddler bed/crib.

You can fish right from the dock, take your boat, or borrow our kayaks for a short paddle into Terra Ceia Bay. Sea trout, snook, redfish, drum, ladyfish, sheepshead, saltwater catfish are abundant. We have fishing poles and basic tackle for you to use if you don't bring yours. The bait shop is 5 blocks away!

Looking for the beach? If you bring your boat you can take it to Anna Maria island faster that you can drive a car... about 5 miles across Terra Ceia Bay. Otherwise take the car... its only 6-7 miles, but takes about 20-25 minutes. OR... right on the tip of Snead island (Emerson Point Preserve)... a 15 minute walk, or a 2 minute drive, is a small beach right where the Manatee river, Terra Ceia Bay and Tampa Bay meet. There are no crashing waves like the nearby beaches, but the water is clear, the sand white, and its a perfect place to take the really little kids where you can keep an eye on them while they play in the water. Bathrooms are there and places for a picnic.

If you want a boat for fishing, cruising, going to the beach, or several waterfront restaurants, we rent our boat under separate agreement!

No need to pack bulky beach towels, we have plenty!

We do have an "energy/electricity" fee for the House AC, firepit, heated pool & spa, and gas grill. It is included in the pricing total. During the winter the propane bill for the firepit and pool/spa heat is astronomical... as is the electrical bill for AC cranking 24/7 during the summer. We may give discount for the milder weathermonths. Extra guest fees of $25/night for number of guests over 8. There's more wear and tear, more cleaning, higher utility bills, and the cleaning crew often cannot finish the towel and linen laundering before the next guest arrive later the same day, requiring them to take it off premises, or hire extra staff. Please note that the front door patio, driveway (which has back yard access), and the boat dock are under video surveillance This is solely for security while there are no guests at the house.

Please note that the house is a Bi-level. The lower level walks out to the pool/spa/dock. Someone that has troubles with stairs may want a different property.

Rental Agreement/house rules/pet addendum must be signed and returned to us within 72 hours of booking confirmation, or we reserve the right to cancel your reservation. You will find a link to this document at the bottom of the acceptance email you will receive when you book. If you wish to see it beforehand, you can email us to request it. If you have any questions or special requests, just ask!

We really have striven to make this a wonderful place for a family or extended family to stay. We think you will really enjoy this home. We've maximized the space and amenities to allow a larger group, which will help make your vacation a very affordable one and a great value for your hard earned dollars. Hopefully the reviews are testament that we have succeeded.

Safe Travels!

-Jamie

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No one under 15 can be in pool or spa by themselves. Sliding doors in upper Lanai overlooking pool may not be opened.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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 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

Property is also known as

Snead Island Getaway House Palmetto
Snead Island Getaway Palmetto
Snead Island Getaway Palmetto
Snead Island Getaway Private vacation home
Snead Island Getaway Private vacation home Palmetto

About the area

Map
Palmetto, FL

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • LECOM Park - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • De Soto National Memorial - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
  • IMG Academy - 20 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tenth street Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cut Golf & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Corporate Ladder Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger And Pancake House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Snead Island Getaway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Snead Island Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Snead Island Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Snead Island Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Snead Island Getaway located?

This family-friendly Palmetto holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Emerson Point Preserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Palmetto Historical Park. Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Snead Island Getaway Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying here. We brought our own boat and was able to dock it at the house, which we used to go to a different beach every day and out to eat at night which was way more enjoyable than sitting in traffic in a car.Kids loved the pool and catching fish off the dock.Loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great place.. loved the pool house was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

The house, location and amenities made our stay and holiday perfect for the entire family.Pool, games and bunk room for the teens, hot tub, fishing gear, kayaks, pool table and darts for the guys, and plenty of family time in the house and around the pool.The host was very responsive and helpful from the time of booking all the way thru our stay and even after we had left.Definitely my best experience to date.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The house is basic but comfortable. The pooland spa were wonderful, and the host was very responsive to our questions. Lots of games inc pool table, Ping Pong, Arcade games. The dock area is well kept with a large live well available for bait. We really enjoyed fishing from the canoe
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueltn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family and adult vaca

The house was amazing with two master suites and 2 sets of washer and dryers. pool was great-owner was easily accessible-tons to do for all ages. beaches were pristine!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome rental and host

The property was described as listed. It easily accommodated our family of 9 and provided much to do to keep us all entertained. The host was excellent in communicating any needs and answering all questions. I would highly recommend this property and host. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need, excellent host

This house has absolutely everything you could possibly want, Beach chairs, umbrellas, sand, toys, kayaks, bicycles, Ping-pong table, pool table, dart board, Cornhole! The pool and hot tub was amazing! We rented the boat and had a blast! Great communication with host, easy check-in and checkout!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location!

we loved the house. Everything you need to have fun! The canal and dock were perfect for our boat. The island is very laid back not like AMI, so traffic is non-existent. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family retreat!

We had a great time and had everything we needed. Location was perfect. We found end of November had perfect weather. We rented the boat for a few days and that was a great experience. Fishing was good and they had everything you needed to throw a line in right off the deck. We definitely want to stay again. Jamie was great to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean B., Inver Grove Heights, Mn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Something for everyone here

Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Great place for a family to gather. The house was clean and kitchen well equipped. Plenty of space for our group of 12. The pool was good size for all of us to enjoy. Watched manatees and caught fish off the dock. The owner was very responsive and helpful. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply fabulous

This place was even better than I thought. We had so much fun. All furniture was so comfortable. Plenty of space for everyone. Great location as well. My husband celebrated his 70th birthday with family and friends and it was such a great time. Can’t recommend it enough! Don’t hesitate to book here you will love it. Thank you so much for making our first stay at an VRBO a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica C., Wesley Chapel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun for all

This is a great space for all ages. Simplifies the work for you with fridge upstairs and down stairs as well as two sets of laundry W/D. Most of all stunning views and so many games to play, activities nearby. Very pleasant and helpful homeowner/ host. We caught 3 or 4 kinds of fish. Now my guys are hooked. Enjoy!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home!!!

Everything was just perfect. The home is beautifully updated and in a quiet neighborhood. We loved that it was fully stocked with everything you need for your stay, from shower essentials to beach necessities to kitchen and laundry needs. We greatly enjoyed the bikes available and the short ride to Emerson Point. The trails were flat, gorgeous and easy to ride on. Our family of 7 (5 adults and 2 children) had lots of room and had a wonderful vacation. Thank you Jaime for letting us stay in your beautiful home and being available to answer any questions ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

La A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

Our overall experience was incredible! Jamie has such an attention to detail at his home. He creates a full service experience and has everything that you could ever want… Games, kayaks, bikes, pool, hot tub, darts, corn hole, and the rental boat. We hired a driver to take us out on the boat that he recommended and he did a fabulous job of entertaining our group. My girlfriends and I loved everything about our trip and I highly recommend this VRBO! We are already planning our next trip to the Snead Island Getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dodi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2024

The house was great! It was just as advertised. We loved that it had everything we needed for cooking including spices. There were plenty of extra supplies such as garbage bags and toilet paper. The showers had shampoo, conditioner, and body soap even! We enjoyed the outdoor area a lot. We caught a couple small fish and quite a few lures. We didn’t have any issues during our stay. The owner was very responsive to questions and very friendly. The house is a short easy drive to lots. Thanks for a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty S., Homestead FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Property!

We often rent for holiday family reunions and bring our fur babies. This property was one of the best we have stayed at. There are so many amenities just as described. Jamie even had a Christmas tree with lights set up so we brought our family ornaments and decorated the tree. It was unusually cold and windy during our stay (coldest in 30 years the news reported) so we did not spend as much time outside as we normally would. We did use the hot tub and fire pit area. We had fun watching holiday movies on the huge tv and playing pool downstairs in the game room. We also walked the trails at the nearby preserve, which were dog friendly. The view of the waterway from the house was great. We could see the pelicans, blue herons and egrets fishing. The neighborhood was very nice with many holiday decorated golf carts out and about. The house is very well stocked with generous quantities of the basic kitchen and bathroom essentials. We took advantage of the pizza oven and created homemade pizzas - what fun and tasty too. We are happy to recommend this property and plan to return ourselves. 🎄
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nora S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fishing Vacation

Our stay included two families (total of 9 people) and this house was perfect for us! Ages ranged from 11 to 77 and included avid outdoorsy types (we fished and crabbed from the dock every day) to those happy with a beautiful view while playing games or reading a book. The location was great to explore in all directions. Some of our favorites include Fort DeSoto, Anna Maria Island, and Nokomis Beach for their Wednesday night Drum Circle. Thank you for being a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 4th getaway

Great place for a stay vacation for TampaBay locals. We love the water South of TampaBay so decided to check out the Palmetto area. We were able to drop our boat in at Riverside Park which was a short boat ride to the house. We were so thankful the rain stayed away for a fabulous firework show. The pool/spa and outdoor living was perfect. Had a little trouble with the front door keyless enter but the owner was Johnny on the spot with an alternative entry. We will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb

We qll loved it and had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fishing family vacation location

So many activities available for all ages.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we wanted

I'm tempted to leave a poor review so it will be available for us next year, but that would not be right. We had a group of 8 ages 19-86 and everyone loved this house. It has everything it says it does and Jamie is very responsive. One thing it has that I did not expect is good cookware. I brought my own pan because I scramble eggs every day but the pans at the house handled my daily eggs and cooking for a crew..
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snead Island Getaway - great time

This property is perfect for a large, extended family of multiple ages and interests. It has all the amenities, toys and things needed to keep people busy and having fun. Jamie, the host, was fantastic at communication up to the stay, through the stay and at checkout. Shannon H. (ABQ NM)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Will K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family vaca

Nice property. Lots of traffic make the commutes to beaches take a long time. Nice pool and hot tub at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation/school break

Last family vacation was 2016 when 1st 2 grandsons were 2 so this was perfect! Grandkids were11,10, 7 and 6 - they spent the majority of the time in the pool and spa. Fished off the dock, played pool, foosball, ping pong, kayaked. We had friends over and were amazed at all the house had to offer. We had a couple small issues but notified the owner and were able to correct. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025