Entire home in Bradenton, Florida

12 guests
4 bedrooms
9 beds
3 baths

Hosted by Bret And Kim

2 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Bradenton, near G.T. Bray Park

About a 10-min walk to G.T. Bray Park, with beaches on Anna Maria Island a short drive away

Private pool and outdoor kitchen

A private heated saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, and a lanai for shade

Bret and Kim go above and beyond

Guests highlight the pool, comfortable beds, and how responsive hosts Bret and Kim are

4Bdr/3Bath w/NEW Pool house with 9 beds sleeps 12+; Oversized Lanai and Pool in addition Putting Green+Bocci Court+Arcade, Indoor Fireplace+Outdoor FirePit. Located with walking distance of GT Bray Park (Pickleball, Dog Park, Baseball, Huge Exercise Facility,WaterPark, etc), 2.5 miles from IMG, 6 miles from Anna Maria Island and the Sarasota airport. 2G Wi-Fi, 6 Indoor/Outdoor Smart TVs and Outdoor Kitchen/Bar w/Pizza Oven makes this a great place for a group. Dog Friendly with fenced yard.

The space
Two homes. One incredible backyard.

Bring the whole family without sacrificing privacy.

Grinning Gecko gives your group two separate sleeping spaces under one roof—a spacious 3-bedroom main home PLUS a private pool house with its own bedroom and ensuite bathroom.

Everyone can gather together around the heated saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen and pizza oven, while grandparents, adult children, or another family can enjoy their own private retreat.

Perfect for multigenerational families, sports families visiting IMG Academy, beach getaways and groups traveling with dogs.

6 miles to Anna Maria Island • 2.5 miles to IMG Academy • Walk to GT Bray Park

Main House – 3 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms

• Primary Bedroom: King bed + private ensuite bathroom
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Bedroom 3: Two full-over-full bunk beds — sleeps 4
• Living Room 1: Queen sleeper sofa
• Living Room 2: Twin sleeper sofa

Private Pool House – 1 Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom

• Queen bed
• Private full bathroom with walk-in shower
• Separate from the main house for additional privacy

Total: 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 9 beds | Sleeps up to 12

*Freshly laundered linens, towels including beach towels, and starter supply of toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion) are supplied.
Pack and Play sleeper and sheets includes Bassinet and changing table. high chair, Jeep Stroller, kids plates, cups, silverware and sippy cups are provided. We also have a full gate that surrounds the pool area while still allowing access to the expansive patio.

Starter supply of trash bags, dish soap, paper towels, sponges as well as full sized separate washer and dryer with starter detergent. In addition, we have added a mix for pizza dough in the welcome package to entice you to cook outside. Hint: Publix (within a mile) makes pizza dough and it can be found in the refrigerator n

Guest access
All areas (single utility closet in garage) are open to guests.

Other things to note
We also have a full gate system that surrounds the pool that would protect small children and pets from the water yet give them full access to the expansive patio.