Title: 2b/2ba, HotTub, Walk To Shops, Dining! Beach Close! Wkly/Mo Discounts! Boat Opt! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2b/2ba, HotTub, Walk To Shops, Dining! Beach Close! Wkly/Mo Discounts! Boat Opt! ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73370000/73369700/73369640/587352b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73370000/73369700/73369640/e8216d9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73370000/73369700/73369640/389e13b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73370000/73369700/73369640/23b023b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73370000/73369700/73369640/5b9e8ed7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Orchid House, a beautifully restored historic home in downtown Bradenton, offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Unwind with a private hot tub, fire pit and spacious kitchen or stroll to nearby shops and restaurants along Old Main St. With two fireplaces for cozy days and TVs throughout the house, you'll feel right at home. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 2b/2ba, HotTub, Walk To Shops, Dining! Beach Close! Wkly/Mo Discounts! Boat Opt! Orchid House is a newly renovated historic home situated in historic Point Pleasant. This 2 bedroom 2 bath home is in the heart of downtown Bradenton. Walk to restaurants, Twin Dolphin Marina, Pier 22, Riverwalk, Planetarium, Manatee rehabilitation habitat, and the shops, bars and restaurants of Old Main St. as well as other nearby shops and restaurants. Truly a walking neighborhood. Only 8 miles to the beaches and the restaurants of beautiful Anna Maria Island. Rent a boat and add a whole new dimension to your Orchid House experience. Enjoy the private hot tub in the beautiful and peaceful back yard complete with bar, grill, sitting area with comfortable couches and a fire pit. Or relax or dine on the huge front porch Two fireplaces with electric logs are available for the few cool days we experience in Bradenton. There are tvs in the living room and both bedrooms. The kitchen is spacious and equipped with everything you might need to prepare meals. Orchid House was built in 1914 by the Beall's Store family. It was totally renovated from top to bottom and was completed in 12/2021. It was first listed with Vrbo in 12/2021. Orchid House offers the option of a private chef, fishing captain, private boat and provisioning for those who are interested. We can provision your kitchen and bar before you arrive for a service fee. Just send us a grocery list and we will have everything there for you, saving you time on your vacation by not having to run immediately to the store! We also have available to you a private fishing guide or tour boat options. Be sure to take a look at our five star ratings! Many guests return time after time because they absolutely love Orchid House! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 1,650 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.49843%2C-82.57781&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wSAz9ZxTSt8LSuzfhu1OTWmKRww=) Bradenton, FL #### What's nearby - Riverwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - LECOM Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Manatee Memorial Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - IMG Academy - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles #### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oak & Stone - ‬7 min walk - ‪Pier 22 - ‬8 min walk - ‪Wilder pizza Grill - ‬12 min walk - ‪Taverna Toscana - ‬9 min walk - ‪Orange Blossom Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2b/2ba, HotTub, Walk To Shops, Dining! Beach Close! Wkly/Mo Discounts! Boat Opt! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 2b/2ba, HotTub, Walk To Shops, Dining! Beach Close! Wkly/Mo Discounts! Boat Opt!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 2b/2ba, HotTub, Walk To Shops, Dining! Beach Close! Wkly/Mo Discounts! Boat Opt!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 2b/2ba, HotTub, Walk To Shops, Dining! Beach Close! Wkly/Mo Discounts! Boat Opt! located? > Located in the heart of Bradenton, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Riverwalk and The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Manatee Performing Arts Center and LECOM Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 2b/2ba, HotTub, Walk To Shops, Dining! Beach Close! Wkly/Mo Discounts! Boat Opt! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 70 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### david c. 26 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bradenton Fantastic home away from home. ##### david c. Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### david c. 10 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bradenton Great property as always. ##### david c. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry F. 30 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Florida Vacation A wonderful property with an excellent location! Appreciated the attention to detail throughout the house to make your stay very comfortable. A great find if looking to explore the many attractions and sites that the Bradenton area has to offer. ##### Larry F. Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill P. 22 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bradenton Very quiet neighborhood but within walking distance to old downtown area and river walk ##### Bill P. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert R. 13 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bradenton Showcase Beautifully decorated with all amenities needed for a comfortable stay. ##### Robert R. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz B. 8 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay This property was great! We had a fun family vacation with our three children. The house was beautifully decorated and had all of the things we needed to make our stay enjoyable. ##### Liz B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carmen S. 16 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home in the middle of Brandenton The house was perfectly stocked with necessities; clean and tidy, and very spacious and well laid out. We felt very comfortable there and enjoyed all the house had to offer. Thank you for having this little treasure tucked away for us to enjoy; one of the best VRBO homes I have stayed in by far. ##### Carmen S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### susan c. 24 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautifully decorated, thoughtful amenities and spacious A charming place to return to after working in Bradenton for two weeks! We especially enjoyed relaxing in the back patio in the sun and in the cabana. ##### susan c. Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Y. 18 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visit to Bradenton for Nieces Wedding. Very enjoyable stay. Loved the front porch. The location was very convenient for the activities that we had planned. ##### Robert Y. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter D. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home and Attention to Hospitality The host thought of everything. The house was well stocked with with linens of every type with everything labels for easy navigation of every room. Beach equipment, great laundry, amazing bedrooms with comfortable beds. Will stay here again for our next family reunion in the area! 20 minutes from the beach (@9am)... crazy traffic if you go later. Walkable to the center of Bradenton and some great little restaurants. Definitely a rare find. ##### Peter D. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chani K. 27 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home We enjoyed our stay and the area. Quaint town that is close to the most beautiful beaches. The house was very clean and decorated beautifully. ##### Chani K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer I. 16 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home We will stay here again. Everything was perfect. ##### Jennifer I. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ashley 30 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Wonderful, welcoming home. No detail left out. We loved our stay. ##### ashley Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff S. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience Wonderful property! Home was very clean and had everything you could need to make it a great stay. Good communication with management. We will definitely come back when we return to the area. ##### Jeff S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### vf l. 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Orchid House Well maintained and appointed vacation home in a quiet neighborhood within easy walking distance to Riverwalk, downtown area and museums. ##### vf l. Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason R. 1 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home Property manager was super friendly and accommodating. Home is very spacious and great oceanfront vibes. Would definitely book again in the future. ##### Jason R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenn Z. 14 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend at this property. The home was beautiful (even better than the pictures) with so many wonderful touches. The front porch was my absolute favorite and we spent quite a bit of time relaxing there. Thank you so much! ##### Jenn Z. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert M. 6 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 Star accommodations The property was very well maintained and they provided lots of extras. Great laundry room with detergent provided. A very nice welcome basket was also provided. The property was super clean. We left one item behind and the property owners responded immediately and returned the item to is. Will definitely will stay there again. Bob & Terry M ##### Robert M. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike A. 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter get away House was perfect for 2 couples. Nice quit neighborhood. 25 min from beach ##### Mike A. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy L. 4 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An A+ rental This property is beautiful! The accommodations are comfortable with everything you need provided. The owners provide little extras that are a nice touch. There is a large screened in porch as well as a beautifully landscaped backyard with seating, a fire pit and hot tub. Definitely recommend staying here. ##### Sandy L. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill A., Leawood, KS 18 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming and convenient Clean, cozy, charming home Easy walk to several great restaurants We drove to Lido beach, St Armand’s circle shopping, downtown Sarasota market Wonderful trip! Home was spotless, safe Welcome basket from the host- such thoughtful and unexpected gift! Thank you for a lovely stay. ##### Jill A. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosa M. 25 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home, wonderful visit! What a great visit to Bradenton! The home was beautiful, clean and warm. Everything is exactly how it’s described! Captain Julie was very attentive. We definitely would come back! ##### Rosa M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. 23 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage spring Better than expected! ##### John H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate W. 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious home in great location Beautiful, spacious unique home in walking distance to downtown Bradenton. The screened in front porch was very large and comfortable. Backyard was perfection with hot tub and fire pit. Everything was as described and even left a welcome basket for us. Would definitely stay again. ##### Kate W. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff M. 14 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home From the moment we arrived until we departed, our experience was perfect. From the thoughtful personal touches to the overall atmosphere, every aspect was perfect. The front porch was so relaxing as well as the backyard deck. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a quiet getaway and also just a few miles to the beach. Can’t wait to come back. ##### Jeff M. 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