Welcome to Happy Daze! This lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has a large backyard and is located in the quaint community of Cortez Landings. This home’s location is everything. It is located just 20 minutes from the illustrious Bradenton Beach, close to exquisite restaurants, shopping, the Ringling Museum, theaters, Botanical Gardens, and local Parks. It is 20 minutes to Sarasota and 40 minutes to St. Petersburg and Tampa. Upon entering the home, you will find yourself lost in paradise with the silence and beauty of Cortez Landings. The living room offers an open concept floor plan and has two large plush couches. Adjacent, you will find a charming desk where you can set up your home away from home office. The modern and sleek dining table can accommodate up to six people comfortably. The large kitchen, has granite countertops, a Keurig coffee maker, and four barstools. The master bedroom has a queen-size bed and is the perfect spot to relax after a long day of adventures! Attached is the master bathroom that has a large vanity, a walk-in closet, a shower/tub combo with a detachable showerhead. The second bedroom has a full-size bed, with a large closet for your personal belongings. The second bathroom has an updated vanity with a shower/tub combo with a detachable showerhead. The third bedroom has a full-size bed and a 32” Smart TV for you to enjoy after a day at the beach. Through the sliding glass doors off of the living room, you will find the spacious backyard where you can enjoy entertaining with your family and loved ones. Come, make memories with your loved ones that will last you a lifetime. House Rule: No smoking. No burning candles inside of lodging. No parties. Furry friends welcome, max 2 pets, and require a $200 per pet non-refundable pet fee to be paid directly to the management company after the reservation is confirmed. You will enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants, downtown Sarasota and Bradenton, and the miles of award-winning tranquil white sandy beaches. Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach are small towns known for their fishing piers, sugar-sand beaches, and quaint strips of shops, restaurants, and other family-owned businesses, where pace noticeably slows in this Gulf retreat. Nature lovers will delight in nearby Robinson Preserve where walking, biking, kayaking, and bird watching are pleasant ways to spend your day. ***Taxes and fees not included.