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It’s vacation time and you’ve hit the road excited for whats to come. After a long days travel, you check in and head to the vacation rental property only to find the fridge empty. No food or beverages.  I’m sure the last thing that anyone wants to do after traveling is to go grocery shopping.   Grocery Option 1: Well lucky for you, at Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals you don’t have...

It is crazy how far the vacation rental industry has come. 10-15 years ago, most people didn’t even know vacation rentals were an option aside from hotels. Now travelers have the choice of booking on multiple different platforms. But did you know booking a vacation rental on a travel agent site is costing you 10-15% more? It’s true! Most online travel agent sites such as Home Away, Airbnb, and VRBO...

Are you ready to explore the city of Sarasota? We have created the ultimate bucket list full of attractions and activities to do in Sarasota. Get a feel for how the locals live here. We’re sure you will love every minute of our bucket list.   The Ultimate Sarasota Bucket List for Adults   Siesta Key Beach: Of course, you can’t visit Sarasota without visiting the #1 beach in America. This tops...

Ahh winter season in Florida…it is by far the most wonderful time of the year. It doesn’t get much better than 70-degree weather.  Especially for those long days spent at the beach or days spent on the golf course. Whatever the reason may be for visiting, there is always plenty of activities and attractions to plan for when vacationing here. Let’s take a look at some of the top winter...

Whether you live in a hurricane prone area or you are visiting/on vacation when a storm hits, it’s always safe to be prepared then suffer the consequences if not. In light of Hurricane Irma we urge guests and homeowners to be prepared if leaving your rental home/ home is not an option. We wanted to share a few great tips and things to remember in case the Bradenton-Sarasota area suffers...

If you have never visited Florida, there is one thing you need to know…pack light clothing! Unless you’re traveling during the 2 months of winter Florida gets (January & February) the weather here will be sunny and warm. Florida days usually consist of 80% of sunshine and 20% rain. Especially during the summers, its rainy season during that time. So, two things for sure, pack light clothing and your rain...

What does ARDI cover? A question that we get asked quite a bit here at Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals is, “what is ARDI and what does it stand for?” ARDI stands for accidental rental damage insurance. This is an insurance plan that we require our vacation rental guests to purchase to provide coverage for accidental damages.   Why is ARDI required? Well, it’s as simple as wanting to cover yourself...

Heading to the Bradenton, Florida area soon and looking for date night activities to plan? Don’t stress we’re here for you. Date night planning is easy, you only need 3 things. 1) Your significant other, 2) Destination (Bradenton…check), 3) activities, which we will provide for you.  See how simple that was, your planning is complete! Bradenton is a wonderful city with awesome nightlife, romantic restaurants, and endless adventures for two...

Most tourists traveling to the white sandy beaches of Florida for summer vacation think it is a great idea until they realize hurricane season has begun. Then the idea of beautiful white sand beaches is set off by the fact that a hurricane may hit during their vacation. Although it could happen, chances of a catastrophic storm hitting during your vacation time is slim to none. Hurricane season roughly lasts...

It’s important to be prepared when taking a vacation. We understand there is a lot to remember and a schedule to follow. We want to make it a bit easier on you and explain our check-in process and what is needed for your arrival to Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals.  This way you will be prepared and the process will be fast and easy. First things first, check-in time is 4...