Stay in the heart of River Strand Golf & Country Club, one of the Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area’s premier gated golf communities, with a professionally managed vacation rental from Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals. Whether you’re planning a golf getaway, an extended seasonal stay, or a relaxing Florida vacation, our River Strand vacation rentals place you close to championship golf, resort-style amenities, beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, and everything the Bradenton area has to offer.
Looking for the perfect place to stay? Browse our available River Strand Golf & Country Club vacation rentals and discover why this community is one of the area’s most desirable destinations.
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Why Guests Love River Strand
River Strand Golf & Country Club offers the perfect balance of recreation, relaxation, and resort-style living. Following an $8.5 million community renovation, guests can enjoy beautifully updated amenities and an active social atmosphere that makes every stay memorable.
Community highlights include:
- 27-hole championship golf course featuring the Estuary, Sanctuary, and Tributary nines
- Renovated clubhouse with multiple dining venues and the popular 19th Hole Bar
- Expanded outdoor dining overlooking the course
- Resort-style pool with heated spas
- Six additional satellite pools throughout the community
- Two fully equipped fitness centers
- Nine Har-Tru clay tennis courts
- Nine pickleball courts, including a dedicated teaching court
- Walking and biking throughout the beautifully landscaped community
- Live entertainment, themed dinners, trivia nights, karaoke, and year-round social events
Whether you’re starting your morning with a round of golf, relaxing beside the resort pool, enjoying dinner with friends, or spending the evening listening to live entertainment, River Strand offers a true country club lifestyle.
Please note that golf and club privileges vary by property. Some rentals include golf membership transfers while others provide social membership only. Please review each property listing or contact our team for specific amenity access.
Championship Golf in Bradenton
Golf is the centerpiece of the River Strand experience. The community’s beautifully maintained 27-hole championship course features three distinctive nine-hole layouts, Estuary, Sanctuary, and Tributary, each offering unique scenery, strategic challenges, and exceptional playing conditions for golfers of every skill level. Professional instruction, tournaments, leagues, a fully stocked Pro Shop, and outstanding practice facilities complete one of the area’s premier golf experiences.
More Than Just Golf
While golfers love River Strand, there’s something here for everyone. Spend the afternoon playing pickleball or tennis, work out in one of two fitness centers, relax beside one of several resort-style pools, or enjoy dinner at the newly renovated clubhouse. Throughout the year, River Strand hosts live entertainment, themed events, specialty dining, and community gatherings that create a welcoming atmosphere for guests and residents alike.
Explore Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Florida’s Gulf Coast
River Strand’s convenient location makes it easy to experience the very best of Southwest Florida. Spend the day relaxing on the white sand beaches of Anna Maria Island, shop and dine around Lakewood Ranch, stroll the Bradenton Riverwalk, or explore Sarasota’s arts, restaurants, and waterfront parks. With golf, beaches, nature preserves, shopping, and entertainment all within easy reach, River Strand is an ideal home base for your Florida vacation.
Book Your River Strand Vacation Rental
Whether you’re visiting for championship golf, pickleball, a family vacation, or an extended seasonal escape, Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals offers professionally managed River Strand vacation rentals designed to help you experience everything this exceptional community has to offer.
Browse our available River Strand vacation rentals today and start planning your next Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch getaway.