Happy Turtle B
One side of a two-unit beach duplex on Avenue C in Bradenton Beach, about 60 steps from the Gulf. Two queen bedrooms plus a sofa bed, sleeps 4, one bath, pet friendly. Rated 9.4/10 on Vrbo and 4.77 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 easygoing side of the duplex: two queen bedrooms, a full bath, a private entrance, and a private backyard of its own. 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 B and Happy Turtle A together for a four-bedroom whole-property stay. Prefer a private pool? Happy Island Cottage is ten minutes away in Holmes Beach.
The facts
| Sleeps | 4 guests |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 (2 beds) |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Nightly rate | From $279 to $429 a night by season. Booking direct adds no platform or service fees. |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 from 57 Vrbo reviews · 4.77/5 from 81 Airbnb reviews (as of July 2026) |
| 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
- About 60 steps to the Gulf beach
- Two queen beds plus a double sofa bed
- Full kitchen
- Central air (new Lennox heat pump, 2023)
- Fast Wi-Fi
- Pet friendly (fee applies)
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 B; the other side is Happy Turtle A.
Pick your dates, see the price
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, exactly as you will find it. 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
One open room from front door to kitchen: two recliner sofas, the double sofa bed for guest four, and tile floors that forgive sandy feet.
Kitchen and dining
A full kitchen, not a kitchenette: full-size fridge, electric range, window over the sink, and a table for four.
Two queen bedrooms
Both bedrooms have queen beds; the living room sofa bed sleeps the fourth guest.
The bath
Tub and shower, one full bath, and the resident ceramic sea turtles.
Outside
A private brick patio on your side of the duplex: outdoor table, morning sun, five seconds from the front door.
Good to know
- What do guests say about Happy Turtle B?
- Guests rate Happy Turtle B 9.4/10 across 57 Vrbo reviews and 4.77/5 across 81 Airbnb reviews (as of July 2026). Guests most often mention the beach, walkability, the location, and family stays, and several are repeat visitors. An April 2026 guest wrote that the photos and the "60 steps from the beach" description are "very accurate."
- How close is Happy Turtle B to the beach?
- About 60 steps. Cross the street and you are on the sand at Bradenton Beach.
- How many people can stay at Happy Turtle B?
- Up to 4 guests: two queen bedrooms plus a double sofa bed, with one bathroom.
- 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.
Licensed vacation rental, operated by Happy Island Cottage LLC. Florida and Manatee County lodging taxes (13%) are itemized on every direct invoice.
From $279/night · Pick your dates