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Babbling Brook Villa by Anchor Down Vacation Rentals

Grab the bikes (or the 3-wheeler) right from the garage and pedal straight to the clubhouse or cast a line from just outside the screened lanai overlooking the water — this Bradenton vacation rental comes with its own built-in adventure kit. Your stay includes social access to River Strand's resort pools, restaurant/bar, tennis, and pickleball courts, with Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key's beaches just a short drive away.

Highlights
⚓ Social membership access to River Strand's 39,000-sq-ft clubhouse, resort-style pools, spas, 9 tennis courts, and 8 pickleball courts
⚓ Two bikes and a 3-wheeler for guest use, with direct bike access to the clubhouse from the garage
⚓ Screened lanai overlooking the water with a gas grill and dining for four
⚓ Fishing poles, beach chairs, a wagon, cooler, and umbrella provided
⚓ Sleeps up to 6 across three bedrooms
⚓ Fully equipped kitchen with an espresso maker, a flex-brew coffee maker, and a waffle maker
⚓ Dining table seats 6, plus bar seating for casual meals

Location
Babbling Brook Villa sits inside the gates of River Strand Golf & Country Club, a quiet Bradenton community close to Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota for shopping, dining, and plenty of golf nearby. Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key's Gulf beaches are both just a short drive away, so you're never far from the sand while still enjoying the calm of a gated neighborhood. One of the River Strand clubhouses is just around the corner making it a short walk or bike ride to pickleball, basketball courts, and a resort style pool. Just outside of the community is everything you need just a short drive away including Walmart, Costco, Starbucks, and lots of different restaurants and shopping options.

Property & Access
This villa is a land condo, sharing an inner wall with the neighboring unit. Parking is available for up to 2 vehicles — one in the attached garage and one in the driveway. Two bikes and a 3-wheeler are yours to use for the stay, stored right in the garage, with the community clubhouse just a quick ride away.

Tech & Entertainment
Every bedroom has its own Smart TV, and whole property Wi-Fi runs at a fast 500 Mbps, so you're covered for streaming or staying connected throughout your stay.

Kitchen & Comfort
The kitchen is fully equipped with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a French-door refrigerator, plus an espresso maker, a flex-brew coffee maker for drip or single-serve brewing, a waffle maker, toaster, mixer, blender, and water kettle — everything you need for a full breakfast spread. The dining table seats 6, with additional bar seating for casual meals. High-quality towels and linens are provided throughout, keeping with the villa's relaxed coastal theme of soft aqua tones and nautical touches.

Room-by-Room
Bedroom 1: King bed (Primary Suite), ensuite bathroom with garden tub, walk-in shower, and dual vanity, opens to the porch, Smart TV
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, shares Bathroom 2 with Bedroom 3, Smart TV
Bedroom 3: Twin bed plus a twin sleeper, shares Bathroom 2 with Bedroom 2, Smart TV

Notes
* Pets allowed with a $100 fee per pet and prior approval required; number of pets is limited at owner's discretion; no aggressive breeds allowed per insurance policy.
* A community application is required for guest access to Riverstrand and can take up to 15 days for approval — plan ahead if booking close to your stay dates.
* Membership transfer is only offered with reservations of 30 days or more; golf is not included with this property's social membership. Social Membership is currently $335 plus tax for the duration of your stay
* Parking is limited to 2 vehicles (1-car garage plus driveway).

Damage Waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee (“Management”), plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”).
The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $1,500 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.