THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI.

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10Outstanding
(31 Ratings)
"We had a 10 day vacation at the Salty Dog. This is our 6th year coming to the area and this was by far our favorite house we’ve stayed in. The layout of the house was perfect. The lanai was amazing an..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(31 Ratings)

House in Cortez, FL

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

New Rental: THE SALTY DOG! A 3 bedroom/2 bath dog-friendly house on a canal with a boat dock and private pool. Bring your boat! This home is just a 5 min boat ride away to Sarasota Bay and Jewfish Key. Close to IMG Academy. Sleeps 8 comfortably.

Dog friendly! Of course, The Salty Dog is dog friendly.
2 Dogs allowed under 50 lbs each (non-refundable deposit of $150 total). Dogs only.

Boat Dock: Bring your boat and tie off right at your own private dock (Room to moor boats up to 34' max). No fixed bridges to open water. Just a 5 minute boat ride to the tranquil waters of Sarasota Bay and the locally well known sandbar at Jewfish Key. This area is perfect for in-shore and off-shore fishing as well as dolphin/manatee sightings. No boat? You can easily rent one from several nearby locations or hire a charter or even a tiki boat ride. You can also fish right off of the dock at the house, so bring your poles!

This coastal themed property features 3 bedrooms - one with a King bed, one with a Queen bed, and one with a trundle bed (2 Twins), plus an additional space in the Florida Room with a Queen sleeper sofa bed, creating a relaxing space for 8 guests to sleep comfortably. This home also has 2 full bathrooms with shower and tub in both. Bath towels and bed linens are provided, as well as beach towels. Guests can enjoy amenities like having your own boat dock and private pool, full kitchen, washer/dryer, WiFi, plus Smart TVs in each bedroom as well as the living room and Florida Room. You're sure to make fantastic memories with a stay at The Salty Dog.

There are tons of wonderful restaurants in the area with fresh local seafood, as well as grocery stores nearby.
A few of our favorites close to the house are:
- The Cortez Clam Factory
- Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar
- Pesto Bistro and Wine Bar
- Pork Belly's Eatery
- Shore (Longboat Key, but only 5 minutes by boat)

If you have an adult group, you can make reservations to 88 Live Piano Bar (just a 7 minute drive from the house). Must be 21 and up. Great shows!

Want to put your toes in the sand at the BEACH?
3.5 miles to Bradenton Beach
4.6 miles to Coquina Beach
6.4 miles to Anna Maria Island
8.2 miles to Longboat Key

Boat Ramp Locations:
- Coquina North Boat Ramp (has 2 ramps)
- Coquina South Boat Ramp (has 1 ramp)
- Palma Sola Causeway Boat Ramp (has 1 ramp)
For all other ramps, please visit https://www.mymanatee.org/services-and-amenities/service-listing/service-details/find-a-boat-ramp.

Parking on the property must fit on driveway. Home is located in a cul-de-sac and road cannot be blocked. There is room for 1 vehicle plus 1 boat trailer or 2 vehicles and no boat trailer comfortably. Could possibly fit more with smaller vehicles/trailer.

Any questions, feel free to reach out and ask. :)

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(31 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
We had a 10 day vacation at the Salty Dog. This is our 6th year coming to the area and this was by far our favorite house we’ve stayed in. The layout of the house was perfect. The lanai was amazing and we loved the pool. The location is perfect for those bringing their boats to get to the sand bars, on the water restaurants, and beaches. We really loved how quick of a drive it was to get to the Bradenton beaches. We loved the tiki hut for grilling. We were able to keep cooking even when a Florida rain would pop up. There were plenty of beach towels available for use and additional linens and beddings. The only thing we missed was shade over the outdoor dining table but we were able to move some of the umbrellas around to get some shade while eating. Heather was an amazing host and checked in on us. She was very communicative. Five stars all the way around.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Amazing house. Great location and close to the beach. The pool was very refreshing after the beach! House was very clean and well taken care of. Thank you for everything!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Our stay at the Salty Dog was amazing. We loved the house and the pool. The house is gorgeous. We definitely loved the pool. Our evenings were in the pool relaxing and unwinding from our day. Heather is a very attentive host. Everything we asked about was addressed immediately and was very satisfactory. The area is perfect. Close to everything, but still a quiet neighborhood. I would HIGHLY recommend the Salty Dog for your next vacation.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Peaceful house at the end of a cul de sac. 5/10 minutes from AMI and LBK if you need beach access. Property looked just like the pictures and we were so happy with our stay. Would recommend & stay again !!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI. pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at THE SALTY DOG! Canal front, Boat dock, Private Pool, Dog friendly, Close to AMI.?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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