Welcome to The Wild Pelican House, a unique family retreat tucked away in a quiet Bradenton neighborhood right off Cortez, you'll be just minutes from Anna Maria Island & IMG Academy.
This is not your average vacation rental. Our house is designed for families who want to make the most of their time together — laugh louder, play harder, and relax deeper.
-FREE 85* Heated Pool
-Private Mini Golf Course
-Hot Tub
-Outdoor Movie
-Backyard Arcade Shed
-Fire Pit & Grill
- AMI: 8mi
-IMG: 4mi
The space
The Wild Pelican House is a vacation rental designed with one mission: unleash the wild child in every family member.
This isn't just a place to sleep — it's a full-on family adventure! Whether you're cannonballing into the heated pool, putting for par on the 3-hole mini golf course, or lighting up the night with an outdoor movie under the stars, this home brings FUN to your Florida getaway.
Nestled in a peaceful South Bradenton neighborhood, you'll still be just minutes from Anna Maria Island, IMG Academy, Bradenton Riverwalk, Robinson Preserve, and all the Gulf Coast’s greatest hits including 18mi from Siesta Key, the #4 beach in in the world and #1 in America.
Highlights You’ll LOVE:
~Heated Pool — Year-round fun!
~Private Mini Golf Course — 3 holes to challenge your wild crew.
~Hot Tub — Soak under the stars after a day at the beach.
~Outdoor Movie Theater — Movies by the pool? YES PLEASE.
~Backyard Arcade & Game Shed — Rainy day? No problem.
~Fire Pit & Grill — S'mores, BBQ, and chill nights await.
~ TV's in each bedroom
~Toiletries provided- for an easy breezy packing experience
~Quiet Neighborhood — Safe & serene but near everything fun.
Nearby Adventures (Short Drive Times):
Anna Maria Island Beaches - (6 miles | 17 min)
Bradenton Riverwalk - (6 miles | 15 min)
Robinson Preserve - (7 miles | 17 min)
De Soto National Memorial - (6 miles | 15 min)
Village of the Arts - (5 miles | 12 min)
IMG Academy - (4 miles | 10 min)
Sarasota Jungle Gardens - (12 miles | 20 min)
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - (14 miles | 25 min)
Golf is nearby- take your pick of several courses just minutes away!
Why Guests LOVE The Wild Pelican House:
~ Designed for wild kids AND parents who want to relax
~Loaded with activities without ever leaving the house
~Heated pool beats all those chilly 4-star competitor pools
~Full arcade = instant hit with teens and adults alike
~Thoughtful touches, playful decor, and surprises throughout
~Cozy, comfortable, and created for making lasting memories
~Owners who actually GET what families need for a great vacation
The Space:
~ Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Lotion, Makeup wipes, and starter packs of toilette paper, paper towels, dishwasher pods, laundry detergent, and dryer sheets provided for your convenience. Additional products will need to be purchased.
~Starter coffee beans, coffee pods, tea, and sweeteners provided
~Large Game Room includes shuffle board, air hockey, Pacman, NBA Jams, a photo op, and large TV.
~Smart TV's throughout the house, including every bedroom. We provide a Netflix subscription and live cable through Spectrum. Feel free to log into your other subscription channels upon arrival
~We have a very large driveway that can easily accommodate a boat or camper and vehicles
~Fully equipped kitchen with all brand new appliances including a dual drip and pod coffee maker, blender, toaster, Breville microwave/ toaster oven/ air fryer, crock pot, dishwasher, stove, and all the amenities you need in the kitchen!
~The house is stocked with beach essentials, including chairs, a wagon, a cooler, toys, shovels, knee boards, and wave boards.
~High speed internet with a desk in the primary bedroom makes a suitable place to work for the day.
~Iron, ironing board, steamer, vacuum, broom, and hair dryer are in the property available for use.
~ The nursery nook off the primary bedroom includes a full size crib, 2 drawer nightstand, sound machine, and baby monitors. There is an additional pack and play in the queen bedroom and a Kub high chair in the kitchen.
Accessing the Property:
~Our goal is to always provide a 5-star guest experience. Our check in process is easy with a guest door code that changes after each stay.
Check in after 4pm and check out before 10am.
~We have two Ring cameras at the front of home and by the side door for your safety. There are no cameras or audio recording in social spaces or at the rear of the home.
~You may occasionally see our maintenance team at the property for the pool, spa, lawn, pest control, and trash. Pool, spa, and lawncare come weekly and pest control sprays quarterly. A neighbor takes out our trashcans.
Reminders:
~ The entire property is NO SMOKING and PET FREE
~Florida is in a tropical environment. We have professional pest control treat regularly, but it is not possible to eliminate all bugs inside and outside the home. Please pack bug spray and expect mosquitos, lizards, and other potential small bugs.
~ Please enjoy the entire property and the privacy that comes with it, but be respectful of our neighbors. Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am. Please do not play loud music during those hours.
~We strongly encourage guests to purchase travel insurance offered through Airbnb. It will provide financial protection in case unexpected events occur, including inclement weather. We do not process refunds outside of the cancellation policy. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Guest access
Guests are allowed to access all areas of the space. We do have two owners closets locked up and are only accessible by our cleaners.
