Welcome to Riverview Retreat — a spacious, traditional-layout home with a private, resort-style backyard, designed for large families, sports teams, and group getaways who want to spend quality time together without feeling cramped 🌴⚽🏊♂️
Unlike open-concept homes, this property offers multiple living areas and a roomy layout that guests consistently describe as comfortable and never overcrowded — even with large groups.
🏠 5 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps up to 18
🚗 Private driveway fits 7–8 vehicles + a boat (no street parking)
🐾 Pet-friendly (with approval)
🌟 Perfect for:
✔ Multi-generational families
✔ IMG Academy families & sports teams (soccer, volleyball, rowing & golf)
✔ Tournament weekends & training trips
✔ Family reunions & group vacations
📍 Only 4.2 miles / ~15 minutes to IMG Academy
🛋️ Space & Layout Guests Love
✔ Traditional layout with multiple living areas
✔ Room for everyone to gather without feeling crowded
✔ Private second-level in-law suite above the game room with a king bed, full bathroom, and its own living area — ideal for couples or guests who appreciate extra privacy
“Even with a large group, everyone had their own space and it did not feel overcrowded.”
🌴 Resort-Style Backyard (A Guest Favorite)
✔ Heated saltwater pool with built-in spa (hot tub)
✔ Pickleball court, mini golf, corn-hole & outdoor games
✔ Fully screened lanai & pool cage with fine-mesh netting — designed to help keep out mosquitoes and no-see-ums
✔ Fire pit with s’mores setup
✔ BBQ grill & outdoor dining area
✔ Outdoor shower — perfect for rinsing off after the beach or pool
“The backyard felt like our own private resort.”
💦 Pool & Spa Heating (Helpful Info)
* Our pool and spa are connected and run on one shared heating system.
✔ When pool/spa heat is added
* Pool temperature is set to 85°F
* Spa (hot tub) temperature is set to 95°F
* A remote is located in the lanai, making it easy to turn the spa on
* Spa heats from pool temperature to spa temperature in about 30 minutes
✔ When pool/spa heat is not added
* The pool and spa will be at outdoor air temperature
* During cooler months, the water will feel cold
🗓 While many guests add heat from October through May, sports teams and active guests often choose pool/spa heat year-round, as the hot tub is a favorite for relaxing and muscle recovery after games and training.
🍽️ Dining & Kitchen (Great for Groups)
✔ Fully stocked kitchen for family meals & team dinners
✔ Breakfast nook seats 6
✔ Kitchen island with 3 bar stools
✔ Indoor dining table seats 8
✔ Outdoor dining table seats 10
“We had everything we needed to cook for a large group.”
🎮 Indoor Fun
✔ Game room with pool table and arcade games
✔ 65” Smart TV for movie nights
✔ Board games for all ages
✔ Arcade Games
🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements
✔ In-Law Suite (2nd level, above game room): King bed + private living area & full bathroom
✔ Primary Bedroom: King bed + full bathroom
✔ Bedroom 2: King bed
✔ Bedroom 3: Two full beds
✔ Bedroom 4: Bunk room (twin-over-full bunks + trundle + flip chairs) — a favorite for kids & teams
🚘 Parking & Logistics
✔ Private driveway fits 7 vehicles + a boat
✔ No street parking
✔ On-site laundry — perfect for tournament weekends
📍 Location Highlights
🏖 Manatee Beach — ~7 miles / ~10 minutes (without traffic)
⚽ IMG Academy — ~15 minutes
🚣 Nathan Benderson Park (rowing) — ~35 minutes
🛒 Grocery stores & dining — minutes away
✨ Thoughtful Touches Guests Appreciate
✔ High-quality linens & plush throws
✔ Plenty of bath & pool towels
✔ Beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler & wagon
✔ Fast Wi-Fi
✔ Easy check-out — we only ask that you run the dishwasher and take out the trash
✔ Our local team handles placing bins at the curb, so you don’t have to worry about pickup days
✔ Extremely responsive host
“Mimi thought of everything — and responds immediately.”
⚠️ A Quick Note
✔ This is a family- and team-friendly home
❌ No parties or events
✔ Quiet residential neighborhood
🔒 Safety & Important Disclosures
For the safety of our guests and the protection of the home, the following devices are in place:
📷 Exterior security cameras
Ring cameras with audio recording are installed at the front of the home and the side of the house
These cameras are exterior only and do not monitor any interior spaces
🔊 Noise monitoring devices
Noise monitoring devices are located in the living room, game room, and lanai
These devices do not record audio and are used only to detect decibel levels to help ensure compliance with quiet hours
We respect your privacy and appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for everyone.
If you’re looking for a place where kids can play, adults can relax, teams can recover, and everyone sleeps comfortably, Riverview Retreat is ready to welcome you 🌴
