| The historic fishing village of Cortez hugs the coast of Sarasota Bay on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Cortez, a haven for artists, writers and fisherman is one of the few still unspoiled villages in Florida. Perhaps that is why these magical surroundings were chosen as a backdrop for the 1998 adaptation of Charles Dicken's Great Expectations starring Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne Bancroft and Robert De Niro. The William Guthrie House, built in 1915 and fully restored in 2006, is a charming 1200sq ft self-catering holiday cottage rental 0.3 mile from Bradenton Beach. This restored self-catering cottage has sun deck, screened porch, 2 bedrooms, 1 traditional sleeping porch, 1 large family shower room, open plan living/dining and cook’s kitchen all with central heat and air con. This Florida holiday cottage sleeps 1 - 6 persons. The Shack, an optional 1B1/1B studio cottage, restored in 2007 and is now available for an extra fee. Seasonal or long term rentals welcome.
Attractions: Mote Marine Aquarium, Selby Botanical Gardens, Bishop Planetarium, South Florida Museum, Parker Aquarium, John and Mabel Ringling Museum of Art, Nick Bolletieri Sports Academy, Desoto Speedway, Antebellum Gamble Mansion, Desoto National Memorial, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Crowley Museum and Nature Center, St. Armand’s Circle. Within 2 hours drive is Busch Gardens, Walt Disney World, Epcot Center, MGM or Universal Studios, Cypress Gardens, Sea World, designer and value outlet shopping. Beaches: Coquina, Bradenton, Siesta Key, Lido. Golf: 2 golf courses within 5 miles and many more in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Tampa Intl Airport Tampa Total drive approximately Drive: 53.6 miles, about 1 hour. Sarasota Bradenton Intl Airport Total drive approximately 13.9 miles, about 26 minutes. Orlando Intl Airport Total drive approximately 127 miles, about 2 hours.
Rates for 2009: Monthly rates available. Winter: December 15 to April 30 $2625 per month / $945 per week / $147 per day * Summer: May 1 to August 15 $1995 per month / $735 per week / $126 per day * Off-Season: August 16 to December 14 $1575 per month / $525 per week / $105 per day * Note: Rates Based on 4-Person Max, Nominal Fee for
Extra Persons of $15 per day. *Day Rates: Not Available Year Round. Holiday Weeks: Rates plus 15% during certain holidays which include Memorial Day Weekend, Easter Weekend, July 4th Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, Thanksgiving Week, Christmas Week, New Year Week. Taxes: All Florida Sales & Hotel Taxes apply in addition to room Rate. Cleaning: $60 Cleaning Fee for stays 7 days or less. Prices are for guidance only, please confirm rates when booking, until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. Please request Terms and Conditions
prior to booking.
The Shack, an additional 1 bed, 1 bath studio cottage, was completely restored in 2007 and is now available as an optional extra. Note: The Shack is not available for rent on its own and the rates below are in addition to the cottage rates. New Rates for 2008: Monthly rates
available. Winter: December 15 to April 30 $1800 per month / $545 per week / $100 per day * Summer: May 1 to August 15 $1200 per month / $335 per week / $80 per day * Off-Season: August 16 to December 14 $800 per month / $225 per week / $70 per day * Note: Rates Based on 2-Person Max, *Day Rates: Not Available Year Round. Holiday Weeks: Rates plus 15% during certain holidays which include Memorial Day Weekend, Easter Weekend, July 4th Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, Thanksgiving Week, Christmas Week, New Year Week. Taxes: All Florida Sales & Hotel Taxes apply in addition to room Rate. Cleaning: $60 Cleaning Fee for stays 7 days or less. |
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