Historic Cortez Fishing Village hugs the coast of Sarasota Bay on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Cortez has become a haven for artists, writers and fisherman who find the unspoiled surroundings magical. The William Guthrie House, built in 1915 and fully restored in 2006, is a charming 1200 sq. ft. self-catering holiday cottage rental 100 yards from Sarasota Bay and 0.3 mile from Bradenton Beach. This lovingly restored self-catering historic cottage with sun deck, screened porch and BBQ sleeps 1 - 6 persons, has 2 bedrooms, 1 traditional sleeping porch, 1 large family shower room, open plan living/dining area and cook’s kitchen all with central heat and air conditioning. The hardwood floors, bead board walls and fireplace are just a few of the original features. This Gulf Coast of Florida holiday cottage is available for seasonal or long term rental. Parking space for 1 boat with trailer. The Shack, an additional 280 sq. ft. studio cottage, was completely restored in 2007. 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. Visit us at www.CortezCottage.com and mention vacationrentals411.com