Waterfront vacation rentals in Cortez

Excellent location and had all you need for a beautiful stay at the beach. We loved being able to walk everywhere. Appreciated how pet friendly the place was and yet super clean. Must stay here if visiting the area!

What a gem this place is! The view is stunning, and you could not be closer to the beach and grocery story (3 min and 1 min walk, respectively). The pool is great, and you also enjoy the view of the bay while lounging there. We stayed with our 2 kids, including our 1 year old, so having the pack-and-play and high chair was very helpful. The closet is stocked with all that you need for the beach, including sand toys, a beach wagon and chairs. We look forward to coming back soon!

The apartment is just as described in the listing: comfortable, pleasant, very well located and above all very clean. Upon arrival we found a welcome note accompanied by some sweets, which shows that NamPhong “Dawn” is truly a spectacular hostess, very kind and willing and who responds at all times to any concern. Both , she and Luis, her efficient handyman, were always attentive to any need that might arise. The property is really highly recommended, I cannot fail to mention its proximity to the beach and the beautiful view that can be seen from the family room, it has its own dock and you can see the boats sailing at all hours. You breathe peace and tranquility. I have no doubt that we will rent it again on our future vacations. Thank you Nam Phong “Dawn”!

Very comfortable condo. Beautifully decorated, fabulous sunsets from the balcony.

Rick’s place is outstanding! Words don’t do it justice, better than advertised. Great host, stunning location. Hope to be back soon!

Great property and location. Felt very private and cozy. Lovely view of the waterway from the screened in balcony. Peaceful. Only regret was that we were only there 1 night!

We're already talking about returning in November. If anything, the pictures don't do this place justice, it was so comfortable and was easily the best outfitted Airbnb I've ever stayed it. Every little thing you could want in the kitchen and bathroom was thought of, and more. The location is peaceful and relaxing, with a number of cute little areas to take advantage of. Joe was very helpful and responded immediately when I had a question. An amazing man running an amazing place.

We absolutely loved our stay here. Sitting on the deck looking at the view was my favourite thing to do here. It’s really close to bars, restaurants and shops- and the beach! The listing says there aren’t any direct water views from inside the unit- I’m not sure why it says this as you can sit on the sofa in the lounge and look at the water, the bedroom can also see it, albeit partly obscured. This place is 10/10 for me and I wouldn’t hesitate returning

Leaving detailed reviews as they help me when deciding on where to stay. Check in smooth. Mona and Julian very friendly. Four adults and 2 teenagers. Probably wouldn’t recommend any more than 6 people, unless children (only 2 bathrooms - but very clean). Kitchen perfect for smaller family as well. Had basics for cooking. You would need to bring condiments, spices, oils, etc. Pans and pots were good. PLENTY of plates and bowls. Could use little more silverware, but we washed them as needed. Dishwasher small, but gets the job done. House is VERY clean. Queen and king beds comfortable. Bunk beds also fairly comfortable; HOWEVER, the bunk room was very warm - ended up having to buy a fan - still not as cool as we would have liked (our only true obstacle). Bay was beautiful. Saw dolphins. We rented a golf cart and rode to Clearwater as IR beach had the nasty grass. But house is 10 min walk to beach. Two fishing poles but I had to buy things to fix them up. We’d stay again for sure!!!!!

We had a wonderful stay at Chris’s house on longboat key! The pool was so nice for the kids and us adults to swim and relax by. The house was very nice and the beds were very comfortable. There were plenty of towels, extra sheets, and the kitchen was very well stocked with pot and pans. We did find it easier to drive closer to the crosswalk to the beach and park before walking across the street to get to the beach access. The beach was very quiet and beautiful. We found so many shells and our kids loved doing evening swims at sunset! It’s a very quick drive to Anna Maria Island and St Armand’s Circle. We really enjoyed our stay.

We had a fantastic long stay at this large home in Ruskin. From our adult children to college friends, there is room for everyone, and something to do for anyone! I loved that everyone could have their own room and there is plenty of space to find a quiet corner to read or watch your favorite show. We spent time playing ping pong, pool, and shuffleboard. We spent many hours sitting by the water looking for wildlife (dolphins, manatees, birds, lizards, snakes, etc), fishing, enjoying the pool, or appreciating the shade of the screen porch. The kitchen is large and easily accomodated us all cooking or prepping snacks and meals. And, we could all sit together at the table for dinner, which was great! Heather was a great host and always responded quickly when I had a question. We had a great stay at this quiet, peaceful home in Ruskin!

My family enjoyed our stay! Nice spacious clean home with host that communicates well. Would certainly stay again, the pictures don't do the actual place justice very nice home!!

Beautiful, well maintained and stocked property(toilet paper, trash bags etc)!! We enjoyed fishing off the dock as well as relaxing in the hot tub while the kids played in the pool! The beds were comfy home was clean and comfortable! Didn’t hear a complaint from anyone! We loved that the home was located walking distance to restaurants!

We really enjoyed our stay, even though it was windy and rainy during the first couple of days. The panoramic views of the bay made it all the more scenic during that time. There was a minor issue with the AC that the host was very responsive and fast in dealing with. All rooms were clean and there was adequate utensils and cookware, larger sized refrigerator and all other required appliances. It was a relatively central location convenient to the beaches, sights, and downtime each within 15-20min. The immediate neighborhood was safe and the neighbors seemed nice. I would recommend using navigation to avoid getting off track when getting around, as some areas between the home and downtown or between the home and the beach did not appear as nice.

An amazing stay! Stacy was so helpful and responsive. The house was so beautiful and was equipped with everything you could need. We hung outside most of the weekend in the beautiful backyard. The pool was amazing, beds comfortable, and so peaceful. Love to return for another stay.

beautiful home, pool and property

We had a great stay! I rented the place for myself and my two daughters (13 and 7) for a week, and everything was smooth and enjoyable. The views and location were beautiful. My older daughter had a swim meet in St. Petersburg, about 25 minutes away, and the drive was easy. We visited Upham Beach, just 10 minutes away. The pool area was our favorite, great views, a nice breeze, and plenty of seating. Urzula provided beach towels, which was super helpful. The hot tub was relaxing, and we loved the rinse-off area by the pool. The condo was cozy and well-equipped. I enjoyed cooking with the water view, and the oven didn’t heat up the space. My older daughter used the bedroom, and I shared the easy-to-set-up sofa bed with my youngest. Urzula was very responsive and updated our booking when we needed to arrive a day early. Check-in was smooth, and parking felt safe. I highly recommend this place and look forward to coming back!

A wonderful little place, in a great community on a beautiful island. A very special location for sure. Private, but close to all kinds of fun in the St Pete/Clearwater area. Lots to do in the community and lots of great restaurants.

BEAUTIFUL condo! Extremely impressed with how clean and well designed the condo was. We loved the stunning sunset views from the relaxing balcony over looking the water/bay. The furniture was very comfortable and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to enjoy a homey Christmas dinner! Thank you Joy and Sol, we look forward to booking again! Patti, Tom and Heather

Would love to pay less, but worth the $ v all other places around. Once you get used to gated comm and setup - easy peasy and fantastic - what sunsets !!

The unit is well equipped and very comfortable, with amazing views from the balcony & patio. We visited Tarpon Springs and attended the RV show at the State Fairgrounds in Tampa and had very little trouble navigating around. We also walked across the parking lot to Doc Ford’s and enjoyed a nice dinner there. We would stay here again.

Our family of 6 had the best time! Our condo was so nice, clean, and comfortable. It was great to have beach towels and chairs to use as well!! The beach and view was amazing. We had no idea it would be so beautiful. The pool wasn’t quite ready but that didn’t matter (repairs due to the hurricane) the ocean was enough. Our son rented a fishing pole from Hubbards Marina and had the best time fishing off the shore while our other kids swam. We would go back and stay at the same place again. The beach was not crazy busy. Early mornings and late evenings were so peaceful.

Valeries place was AMAZING! Words and pictures don't do the view from the balcony justice. The condo was cozy and very clean. It had everything I needed for a five week stay. I enjoyed coffee every morning on the balcony, watching dolphins and boats go by. The sunsets were spectacular, a perfect view from the balcony. I had an excellent experience renting from Valerie. It was exactly as depicted. I would highly recommend staying at Boca Ciega Resort in Valerie's condo. You will not be disappointed!

The condo location is perfect as it's across the street from the beach but the condo overlooks the bay so it is peaceful and you don't hear any of the loud motorcycles/cars that go down the main street. I was able to find covered parking at the condo everyday so your car isn't baking in the sun. You also have access to a pool and hot tub that we used every day. You are only about a 5 min walk to St. Johns Pass - which has numerous restaurants, water activities, shopping and ice cream shops.