Coastal Victorian Retreat - Walk * Dine * Explore

🌴 Summer is calling! Stay in this beautifully restored✨1925 home featuring a new open layout perfect for families, groups, and bridal preparations. 🚶Walk to the Riverwalk, Riverfront, rooftop dining, Bishop Museum & Planetarium, and hop on the Gulf Islands Ferry to Anna Maria Island. Enjoy the 🏊private screened pool, 🎮game room, spacious kitchen, front porches, outdoor dining, 🍔BBQ, and 🏖️beach essentials for an unforgettable Gulf Coast getaway. Don't delay - book now!

Built in 1925, this beautifully restored two-story home blends historic charm with modern comfort in an unbeatable location. Just a short walk to downtown, you'll enjoy easy access to local restaurants, shops, and entertainment while having a private retreat to come home to.

Designed for gathering and relaxation, the home features a spacious open-concept kitchen, a dedicated office for remote work, and a game room perfect for family fun. Large front porches invite you to slow down with your morning coffee or unwind in the evening while taking in the neighborhood's timeless character.

Step outside to your own backyard oasis featuring a privacy-screen enclosed pool, generous deck space for lounging, outdoor dining, and a BBQ area—ideal for sunny afternoons and memorable evenings with family and friends.

Whether you're planning a family vacation, friends' getaway, or extended stay, this unique home offers the perfect combination of vintage charm, modern amenities, and walkable convenience. ✨

The Riverhouse Retreat:

FIRST FLOOR

• KING BEDROOM
Spacious room with a large walk-in closet stocked with an iron, steamer, pack ’n play (with fresh sheet and blanket), two high chairs, and more. Jack-and-Jill bathroom with step-in shower, robes, and pocket door for added privacy.

• TWIN BEDROOM
Twin bed with direct access to the shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom with step-in shower and privacy pocket door.

• MAIN LIVING AREAS

Foyer

Reading nook with two wing back chairs. Many books throughout the home.

Family nook w/comfy couch, board games, and a Pac-Man console (multiple games)

Living room with electric-heat fireplace

Dining room

Large kitchen with coffee station, eat-in counter

Laundry room

Second full bathroom with step-in shower

• OUTDOOR LIVING
From the kitchen/dining area, step out to our screened lanai with:

Private inground pool with privacy screen

Fire pit lounging area

Outdoor dining space

Grill

Garage access (bikes, pool gear, beach supplies inside)

SECOND FLOOR

• BUNK ROOM
Twin-over-full bunk bed plus an additional full bed. Spacious closet with robes and dresser. Home to our dedicated work desk, DVD player, many children's books, DVD collection, gaming chairs, and gaming system.

• LARGE MASTER BEDROOM
King bed, bay window, walk-in closet with robes, and a second pack ’n play (with sheets & blanket). A loveseat w/ XL Twin pullout sofa bed.

•LARGE QUEEN SIZE BEDROOM
Queen bed, and desk. Large closet with robes.

• SHARED UPSTAIRS BATHROOM
Tub/shower combo, double vanity sinks, and a second laundry area.

PARKING & CLIMATE CONTROL

Long driveway with off-street parking for 4 cars

Downstairs cooled/heated by four individually controlled mini-splits

Upstairs cooled/heated by central AC/heat

Smart TVs in all bedrooms and the living room

Fast, free WiFi

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS — STEPS TO:

Pier 22 Restaurant • Twin Dolphin Marina • Oak & Stone Rooftop • Pubs • Ice Cream • Bishop Museum • Manatee Rehab • Arts & Shops • Festivals • The Riverwalk

Distances:
• 4 miles to IMG
• 7 miles to Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach & Coquina Beach

Ideal for two families, friend groups, wedding guests, extended families, or business travelers. Beautifully restored antique heart-pine floors, original staircase, 10’ ceilings, and an original fireplace now safely converted to electric.

ITEMS WE PROVIDE
LINENS & TOWELS

1 bath towel per guest (+1 extra per bathroom)

1 hand towel per guest (+1 extra per shared bathroom)

1 washcloth per guest

Makeup removal cloths (1 per adult guest + extras in each bathroom)

1 beach towel per guest

All beds include clean linens, quilts, and pillows. Extra sheet set & pillow provided for the pullout sofa.

HOUSE SUPPLIES – Complimentary Starter Kit

Toilet paper: 2 rolls per bathroom

Shampoo/conditioner/shower gel dispensers in each bathroom

Small trash bags (3 per small can)

Hair dryer

Paper towels: 2 rolls total

New kitchen sponge

Travel-size dish soap

Dishwasher pods: 1 per night (up to 7 nights)

Large trash bags: 1 per night (up to 7 nights)

BEACH SUPPLIES

1 beach umbrella

1 beach towel per guest

1 cooler

Minimum of 4 beach chairs

COFFEE STATION – Complimentary Starter Supply

K-Cups

Small pack of ground coffee

Creamers

CANCELLATION POLICY

We do not offer refunds outside the cancellation period.
For peace of mind and the ability to cancel for any reason, please purchase trip insurance at booking. If you miss this opportunity, private trip insurance will be required

The entire property with the very large historic home with 5 beds/3 full baths, the screened deck with pool, the front porch and front yard, spacious side driveway easy to park 4 cars, a portion of garage for the bikes and beach equipment.

We are committed to helping our guests make forever memories at the Riverhouse Retreat! If you need us reach out, otherwise we will respect your privacy during your stay.

Ours is a historic close knit neighborhood. We are committed to insuring that our neighbors and guests alike are looked after. Please respect noise ordinance by observing quiet hours between 10pm and 8am.
Please do not disturb neighbors.

Bike & walk in downtown. To beach access MCAT public transportation, car rental, uber, Freebie and the Gulf Coast Ferry-all accessible from our downtown location.

Please note we do not offer refunds of any kind for any reason if it’s outside of the cancellation policy in place. Airbnb offer trip insurance for each reservation which can be purchased at the time of reservation.

We have security cameras only in the front of the house facing the front door and garage. They will be on during your stay.

4 steps to front porch from front or side to access front door. 4 steps down to screened lanai.