Location guide
Pet-friendly
Walkable beach time
Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals in Cortez
Cortez is an old Florida fishing village with working docks and authentic local flavor. It is best for seafood lovers and travelers who enjoy a slower, coastal pace. From our Holmes Beach home, reaching Cortez is a short drive over the bridge.
Local highlights
Beach type
Minutes to island beaches, with bayfront views nearby.
Restaurants
Dockside seafood markets and laid-back eateries.
Walkability
Small village pockets that are easy to stroll.
Vibe
Historic, salty, and unpolished in the best way.
Stay at Sandbox Beach House here
Sandbox Beach House is relaxed, flexible, and family-friendly, with space to unwind after beach days. Dogs 35 lbs or less are welcome, so your pup can join the trip. Cortez is a short drive over the bridge from our Holmes Beach base, so day trips feel effortless.
Explore nearby
Also explore Cortez Fishing Village, Bradenton. See our walk-to-beach location, review the Pet policy (dogs 35 lbs or less), and peek at pool and family spaces.
Ready to plan your Cortez week?
Confirm your dates, then build your beach + pool rhythm around the part of Anna Maria Island you like most.
Check availability at Sandbox Beach House in Cortez.