Happy Turtle A
Sunny and slightly larger side of the beach duplex on Avenue C in Bradenton Beach, about 60 steps from the Gulf. Two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, sleeps up to 5, pet friendly. Rated 9.6/10 on Vrbo and 4.88 on Airbnb.
- Airbnb Guest Favorite
- About 60 steps to the beach
About this home
Sixty steps from a wide, quiet beach on the narrow end of Anna Maria Island. We are one of the few family-run homes left on the island, we answer our own messages, and so many of our guests come back year after year.
Cute and easy, and the roomier of our two cottages: two queen bedrooms, a bright sun room, a private entrance, and a private backyard. A spa is a few doors down on the way to the sand, and the free island trolley runs the length of the island.
Coming with a group? Book Happy Turtle A and Happy Turtle B together for a four-bedroom whole-property stay, two living spaces with real privacy. Prefer a private pool? Happy Island Cottage is ten minutes away in Holmes Beach.
The facts
| Sleeps | 5 guests |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 (2 beds) |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 |
| Nightly rate | From $279 to $429 a night by season. Booking direct adds no platform or service fees. |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 from 57 Vrbo reviews · 4.88/5 from 56 Airbnb reviews |
| Check-in / out | 3:00 PM / 10:00 AM |
| Minimum stay | 3 nights |
| Pets | Dogs welcome, pet fee applies |
| House rules | Checkout instructions, parking, pets, quiet hours, trash days: the full house rules |
| Location | 2303 Avenue C, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, Florida 34217 |
Amenities
- Pet friendly
- About 60 steps to the Gulf beach
- Full kitchen
- Central air (heat pump)
- Fast Wi-Fi
Turtle A or Turtle B?
Two sides of the same beach duplex at 2303 Avenue C: the same 60 steps to the sand, full kitchens, private entrances, and private outdoor space on each side. How to pick:
| Happy Turtle A | Happy Turtle B | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeps | Up to 5 | Up to 4: two queens plus a double sofa bed |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 | 1 full bath |
| The extra space | A bright Florida sun room with a workspace | A wider open living room with two recliner sofas |
| Outdoors | Private paver patio and backyard | Private brick patio and backyard |
| Parking | 1 dedicated space | 1 dedicated space |
| Best for | A couple or small family that wants the extra half-bath and a sunny corner to read or work | Two couples or an easygoing family of four |
Coming as a bigger group? Book both sides and the duplex becomes a four-bedroom whole-property stay. You are looking at Happy Turtle A; the other side is Happy Turtle B.
Alex & Elena, owners and your hosts since 2013. Questions before you book? 941-928-0036, call or text.
Verify us where you already have an account: this home on Airbnb (4.88/5, 56 reviews) or on Vrbo (9.6/10, 57 reviews). Licensed Florida operator, DBPR #123613.
You never enter card details on this site: after we confirm your dates, payment runs through a secure Stripe link, and we never see your card number. Free cancellation until 30 days before arrival; full terms.
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Tap a check-in day, then a check-out day. Booked dates are crossed out. Minimum stay: 3 nights.
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Prefer email, or have a question before you pick dates? Write to info@happyislandcottage.com and we answer the same day. The same calendar lives on Airbnb and Vrbo; direct bookings carry no platform or service fees, and returning guests do better still. How direct booking works.
Walk through the house
The full tour, room by room. Your dates and price are one scroll up whenever you are ready.
The 60-step commute
The red pin is the house. Out the door, across Avenue C, onto the sand.
Living
Two sofas, smart TV, and tile floors that shrug off sandy feet.
Kitchen and dining
Full kitchen, not a kitchenette, with a dining nook by the window.
Two queen bedrooms
Blue chevron up front, coral quilt in the back; both queens.
The Florida room
A proper old-Florida sunroom: white wicker, a glass table, and morning-coffee light.
The bath
Tub and shower with vintage island tile.
Outside
A private paver patio on your side of the duplex.
Good to know
- What do guests say about Happy Turtle A?
- Guests rate Happy Turtle A 9.6/10 across 57 Vrbo reviews and 4.88/5 across 56 Airbnb reviews (as of July 2026). The themes guests mention most are the beach, the location, the hosts, cleanliness, the private backyard, and staying with their dogs. One guest summed it up as a "well maintained house with private backyard."
- How close is Happy Turtle A to the beach?
- About 60 steps. Cross the street and you are on the sand at Bradenton Beach.
- Is Happy Turtle A pet friendly?
- Yes, dogs are welcome with a pet fee.
- Can the air conditioning be set below 72°F?
- The thermostat range is 72-80°F, which keeps the system reliable in Florida humidity. This is a published house rule.
Jumps up to the calendar: pick your dates, see the all-in price.