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Dockside Dreams
Private Pool & Spa · Waterfront Dock
Deep-water canal with private dock — direct Manatee River access
From $450/night View Details
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See Dolphins from Your Vacation Rental
Watch dolphins play right from your private dock. Our waterfront rentals offer daily dolphin sightings.
Dolphin Watching Vacation Rentals on the Gulf Coast
Bottlenose dolphins are year-round residents of Tampa Bay and the Manatee River. From our waterfront properties, you can often spot them feeding in the canals without leaving your backyard — especially during early morning and late afternoon tidal changes.
For closer encounters, Captain Mark's dolphin tours depart from Cortez and run 90-minute trips through Sarasota Bay with near-guaranteed sightings. The Manatee River mouth near DeSoto National Memorial is another hotspot. November through March, you may also see West Indian manatees in the same waters.
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The Oasis
Large Pool + 2 Hot Tubs · Mini Golf Course
5 min to Robinson Preserve kayak launches and waterfront trails
From $550/night View Details
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Sarasota Luxe
Downtown Location · Near St. Armands
Minutes from Sarasota bayfront and Lido Key waterfront
From $425/night View Details
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River House
Pool & Spa · Sunset Views
Canal-front setting with sunset views over the water
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I really see dolphins?
Yes! Dolphins are frequently spotted from our waterfront properties. Bottlenose dolphins are year-round Tampa Bay residents. Tours from Cortez Village run 90 minutes ($35-50/adult) with near-guaranteed sightings.
What about manatees?
Manatees are common in winter months, especially in warmer canal waters. West Indian manatees frequent the area November through March in warm-water canal systems. Sightings from waterfront property docks are common.
Are there dolphin tours?
Dolphin tours depart daily from Cortez Village and Bradenton Beach Marina, running 90-minute trips ($35-50/adult). Bottlenose dolphins are year-round residents of Tampa Bay and sightings are near-guaranteed. From our waterfront properties, you can often spot dolphins from the backyard dock during tidal changes.
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