Poolhaus in Downtown Bradenton | AMI STRÄNDE + IMG

Downtown Bradenton vacation rental with private pool, just steps from the Bradenton Riverwalk, Manatee River dining, restaurants & shops! This restored 1925 historic home is only 4 miles from IMG Academy and 7 miles from Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach & Bradenton Beach. Enjoy a screened pool, fire pit, game room, gourmet coffee bar, fast WiFi & spacious family-friendly living—perfect for IMG stays, AMI beach vacations & group getaways.

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Location is key. We are centrally located just off Manatee Ave, close to downtown, and world renowned beaches.

IMG Academy: 4 miles
Bradenton Area Convention Center: 4 miles
Anna Maria Island Beaches: 7 miles
UTC Mall In Sarasota: 16 miles
Sarasota Airport: 10 miles
St Pete/Clearwater Airport: 37 miles
St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach: 17 miles
Siesta Key Beach: rated #1 beach in USA - 20 miles
Bradenton Riverwalk (riverfront biking, jogging, playground, splash park, volleyball and bike/skate park): 3 miles
South Florida Museum & Planetarium (with Manatees!!)-3 miles
LECOM park: Pittsburgh Pirates spring training facility - 5 minutes
Sarasota Jungle Gardens: 11 miles
Mote Aquarium: (More manatees) 16 miles

Favorite Restaurants We Love! Breakfast/Lunch:
Sage Biscuit downtown Bradenton
Peaches (numerous locations) with fresh squeezed orange and grapefruit juice.
Lunch/dinner:
Pier 22 outdoor dining on the river
Riverhouse Grill in Palmetto waterfront (great view)
Oak & Stone downtown Bradenton - Rooftop dining


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.

THE RIVERHOUSE RETREAT
Historic 1925 Home • Walk to Downtown Bradenton & Riverwalk • Private Pool • Near Anna Maria Island & IMG Academy

Experience the best of Bradenton from this beautifully restored 1925 historic home, ideally located within walking distance of Downtown Bradenton, the Manatee River and Riverwalk and just a short drive from Anna Maria Island beaches and IMG Academy.

Filled with original character—including antique heart-pine floors, 10-foot ceilings, the original staircase, vintage architectural details, and a beautifully converted electric fireplace—Riverhouse Retreat combines the charm of Old Florida with the modern amenities today's travelers want.

Walk to waterfront dining, rooftop restaurants, local pubs, shops, museums, festivals, the marina, and Bradenton Riverwalk, then return home to your private screened pool, fire pit, spacious porches, game spaces, and room for the entire family.

Perfect for family vacations, multi-family trips, IMG Academy stays, wedding groups, business travelers, extended stays, and Anna Maria Island beach getaways.

☕ PREMIUM GOURMET COFFEE STATION

Start your mornings with more than just a basic cup of coffee. Our thoughtfully stocked gourmet coffee station includes:

• Drip coffee maker
• Keurig single-serve brewer
• Fresh whole coffee beans
• Coffee grinder
• Flavored syrups
• Cream
• K-Cups
• Ground coffee starter supply

Grab your favorite cup and enjoy it on one of the home's large front porches before heading downtown, to the Riverwalk, IMG Academy, or the beaches of Anna Maria Island.

FIRST FLOOR
🛏 KING BEDROOM

Spacious king bedroom with a large walk-in closet stocked with an iron, steamer, pack ’n play with fresh sheet and blanket, two high chairs, and more.

The bedroom connects to a Jack-and-Jill bathroom featuring a step-in shower, robes, and pocket door for added privacy.

🛏 TWIN BEDROOM

Twin bedroom with direct access to the shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom with step-in shower and privacy pocket door.

🏡 MAIN LIVING SPACES

The home's spacious first floor offers plenty of room to gather while still giving guests separate spaces to relax.

• Welcoming foyer
• Reading nook with two wingback chairs
• Books throughout the home
• Family nook with comfortable couch
• Board games
• Pac-Man multi-game console
• Living room with electric-heat fireplace
• Full dining room
• Large open kitchen
• Eat-in kitchen counter
• Gourmet coffee station
• Laundry room
• Second full bathroom with step-in shower

🌴 PRIVATE OUTDOOR OASIS

Step directly from the kitchen and dining area into the screened outdoor living space designed for relaxing Florida days and evenings.

Enjoy:

• Private in-ground pool with privacy screening
• Spacious pool deck
• Fire pit lounging area
• Outdoor dining
• BBQ grill
• Screened lanai
• Garage access with bikes, pool gear and beach supplies

Spend the afternoon poolside, gather around the fire pit after sunset, or enjoy dinner outdoors after a day exploring Bradenton or the Gulf Coast beaches.

SECOND FLOOR
🛏 BUNK + GAME ROOM

Designed especially well for families and kids, this spacious room includes:

• Twin-over-full bunk bed
• Additional full bed
• Large closet
• Robes
• Dresser
• Dedicated workspace/desk
• DVD player and DVD collection
• Children's books
• Gaming chairs
• Gaming system

🛏 LARGE KING MASTER BEDROOM

Relax in a spacious king bedroom featuring:

• King bed
• Beautiful bay window
• Walk-in closet
• Robes
• Second pack ’n play with sheets and blanket
• Loveseat with XL twin pullout sofa bed

🛏 LARGE QUEEN BEDROOM

Comfortable queen bedroom with:

• Queen bed
• Dedicated desk/workspace
• Large closet
• Robes

🛁 UPSTAIRS BATHROOM

The shared upstairs bathroom features:

• Tub/shower combination
• Double vanity sinks
• Second laundry area

📍 WALK TO DOWNTOWN BRADENTON & THE RIVERFRONT

One of Riverhouse Retreat's greatest amenities is its location.

Leave the car behind and explore Downtown Bradenton and the Manatee River waterfront on foot.

Nearby attractions include:

• Pier 22 Restaurant
• Twin Dolphin Marina
• Oak & Stone rooftop dining
• Bradenton Riverwalk
• Waterfront restaurants
• Local pubs and breweries
• Ice cream shops
• Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
• Manatee rehabilitation exhibits
• Local arts and shops
• Downtown festivals and events

Enjoy waterfront dining, rooftop views, local entertainment, museums, shops, and walks along the Manatee River—all close to home.

🏖️ CLOSE TO ANNA MARIA ISLAND & IMG ACADEMY

Riverhouse Retreat also makes an excellent home base for exploring Florida's Gulf Coast.

• Approx. 4 miles to IMG Academy
• Approx. 7 miles to Anna Maria Island
• Easy access to Holmes Beach
• Easy access to Bradenton Beach
• Easy access to Coquina Beach

Spend the morning at IMG Academy, the afternoon swimming in the turquoise Gulf waters of Anna Maria Island, and the evening enjoying Downtown Bradenton's waterfront dining and Riverwalk.

🚗 PARKING, WIFI & CLIMATE CONTROL

• Long private driveway
• Off-street parking for up to 4 vehicles
• Fast, free WiFi
• Smart TVs in every bedroom and living room
• Four individually controlled mini-split systems downstairs
• Central AC and heat upstairs

🏖️ BEACH SUPPLIES

Heading to Anna Maria Island? We provide several beach essentials to make beach days easier:

• Minimum of 4 beach chairs
• Beach umbrella
• Cooler
• 1 beach towel per guest

🧺 LINENS & TOWELS PROVIDED

• 1 bath towel per guest + 1 extra per bathroom
• 1 hand towel per guest + extras in shared bathrooms
• 1 washcloth per guest
• Makeup removal cloths for adult guests
• 1 beach towel per guest
• Clean linens, quilts and pillows on every bed
• Extra sheet set and pillow for the pullout sofa

🧴 COMPLIMENTARY STARTER SUPPLIES

To help get your stay started, we provide:

• 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom
• Shampoo, conditioner and shower gel dispensers
• Small trash bags
• Hair dryers
• 2 rolls of paper towels
• 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

Additional supplies needed during your stay are the guest's responsibility.

✨ PERFECT FOR GROUP STAYS

With multiple bedrooms, flexible sleeping arrangements, dedicated workspaces, children's amenities, multiple gathering areas, a private pool, game spaces, and a highly walkable location, Riverhouse Retreat is especially well suited for:

• Families traveling together
• Multi-generational vacations
• IMG Academy families and sports stays
• Wedding guests
• Friend groups
• Business travelers
• Extended stays
• Anna Maria Island beach vacations

Enjoy the character of a historic 1925 Bradenton home, the convenience of a walkable Downtown Bradenton location, easy access to the Manatee River and Riverwalk, proximity to IMG Academy, and the beautiful Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island—all from one unforgettable Florida getaway.

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