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Amazing Gulf of Mexico Sunsets at Mangrove Manor!

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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Hudson, FL
  • Place, Hudson Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Hudson

With a stay at this vacation home in Hudson (Gulf Shores), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point and Hudson Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Cow Creek and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Hudson Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of South Florida - 54 min drive - 70.0 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 56 min drive - 71.8 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 56 min drive - 72.7 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fraternal Order Of Eagles - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bobkatz Bar Ui - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Hudson Beach Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Amazing Gulf of Mexico Sunsets at Mangrove Manor!

We were formerly known as Casa del Sol.

We have recently updated to a brand new 2 level elevated home with the same amazing evening sunsets over the Gulf. Enjoy the wildlife on the dock, the diversity of birds is amazing! Kayak through the mangroves or head to the beach, so many ways to relax and enjoy your vacation!

House sleeps 8 with a first floor master with ensuite, a second floor master retreat, and two additional bedrooms. We offer a fully functional kitchen and outdoor gas grill. Four kayaks and two paddle boards available for complimentary use. The lanai offers lounge seating and a gym. Two amazing Gulf view decks offer plenty of photo opportunities.

For families with children, please be aware there is no fence between the home and the water. Quiet hours between 9pm and 6am. No pets allowed. Not available during scallop season.

Please reach out with questions and special accommodations.

For more info on the area: https://www.islands.com/1995414/hudson-florida-gulf-coast-town-sleepy-nice-getaway-tasty-local-cuisine-soft-sand-beach/
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoor only and guest must be tidy.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place kayaks back on rack, opening faced down
Cover the grill and swim spa
Take trash to the curb

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets are considered on a case by case basis.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Note: There is no fence between house and water

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Amazing Gulf Mexico Sunsets Casa Sol House Hudson
Amazing Gulf Mexico Sunsets Casa Sol Hudson
Amazing Gulf Mexico Sunsets C
Amazing Gulf of Mexico Sunsets at Casa del Sol!
Amazing Gulf of Mexico Sunsets at Mangrove Manor! Hudson

Amazing Gulf of Mexico Sunsets at Mangrove Manor! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shay V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything is as pictured with the exception of the lower deck level. It has been closed off and made into a screened in area that holds the hammicks, the gym, and the life jackets. The fishing supplies were to rusted and fallen apart that we went to a local walmart and purchased our own. Fine with us but not what we had hoped for. Everything else was as pictured. We had enough to cook meals and hang out. We loved being on the canal and even believe a mantee or dolphin swam up (too dark to confirm). We did not swim off the dock as the canal has sharp rocks on the bed floor. We did use the paddle boards and kayaks and had a lot of fun. Great local beaches and restaurants within walking distance. Area was quiet and the host was prompt on any concerns we had. Local grocery stores are close and entertainment was only a short drive away as well. Loved the swim spa! I also loved the fact that there was a clothing drying rack available to use. It is the small things some times. Cons: Could use a fresh coat of paint on the interior walls. Lots of skuffs and marks on the walls. More wash clothes available for the bathrooms and the kitchen.Overall great place.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing sunset views!

Our family had a wonderful time! The house was clean and spacious. The neighborhood was quiet. We enjoyed watching the sunsets from the decks and seeing all of the different birds in the mangroves. Nikki was extremely responsive and great to work with. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alonna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice.

The house was nice and as pictured in the listing. The owner was very cooperative and responded immediately to my texts. There is a nice view of the gulf, but you have to drive every day to get to a beach. Due to my age and medical issues I found all the stairs to be quite challenging., but it is still a nice place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen P., Virginia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location with excellent Host

This house is great and the owners are even better. Our second summer staying here. Highly recommend if your in the Hudson area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property!

We booked this property for a family reunion, there were eight adults total. The whole house was perfect for our family and gave everyone the privacy they needed, but yet had wonderful gathering spaces to enjoy the beautiful views of the gulf. We enjoyed our coffee in the morning on the upper deck, and had dinners on the living room deck, enjoying the sunsets over the canal. The kayaks and paddle boards were a great addition as we enjoyed the water and the wildlife. Nikki was a great host and very communicative. She responded quickly and the check in process went smoothly. I highly recommend this property as it was very clean and nicely updated. So many amenities including a nice washer and dryer to wash up after a day at the beach. The master suite was my favorite with its private deck, views, and coffee bar and mini fridge. Overall, a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Michael W., Lipan, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Mangrove Manner Vacation

The Mangrove Manner was magnificent! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the space, amenities and spectacular views! We have seen many animals in our travels around the world, but the active and abundant wildlife that live in the mangrove ecosystem marveled us every day! We saw a hammerhead shark, manatee, stingrays, dolphins and other beautiful sealife! In addition, my family enjoyed the massive swim spa and fishing off the dock! Finally, we thoroughly enjoyed the sunrise and sunset views (of the canal, mangrove and gulf) from our third story master bedroom! We highly recommend this VRBO—it’s a true piece of paradise and Nikki is an excellent host and communicator—thank you. Nikki!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house! Even better host!

We have rented for many years from VRBO for our family. We have a wide range of ages so it's usually difficult to find a house that works. The Mangrove Manor was perfect. The house is immaculately clean, spacious, wonderful amenities. The host was so responsive and answered any questions or concerns that we had before and during our stay. I can not say enough good things about this vacation home or the hosts. It will not disappoint!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen P., Virginia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place on the water!

We booked the property while it was being built with no pictures of the inside. It was beautiful and of course very clean due to the newness. Great house on the water. Plenty of space for multiple families and kids. The kayaks and swim spa were great for the kids to experience. Owners are a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

We had a great time. Such a beautiful view from the upper deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great hosts

He had a great time! Lonnie is really nice and respond to your message really quick. The dock is a little old and broken and 1 of the layaks is missing A paddle. Overall the experience was really good! I will recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hudson

Great house layout. Being on the canal with mangroves across from the house made for great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Scalloping Weekend

We had a great weekend of Scalloping! 5 of us were able to stay comfortably and we got to witness some great sunsets! If you bring a boat, getting in and out can be an issue. You need to be very aware of the tides.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Sunsets

I was so happy with this location. From the sunsets to the kayaking and fishing. Could not of asked for a more peaceful vacation. Oh and the dolphins while kayaking at the end of the canal was amazing. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

steven b.

Liked: Cleanliness

I rate this home 9 out of 10 , 10 would be FREE

I can not say enough about the property manager and owner Nikki ! She sets the standard ! The best I've dealt with. See does not let you hanging or waiting, if there is a problem see will go out of her way to solve it !!! If you can not get along with her, well the problem is YOU !!! He home has just been tastefully updated and well stocked. It is very clean and NO BUGS, not a single ant ! Bathrooms are clean and updated, beds are new and comfortable, nice location. Would most defiantly rent this home again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Owners, Awesome Property

The owners went out of their way to accommodate my stay as I recovered from surgery at a near by facility. They rescued me after another VRBO reservation was cancelled by the owners due to Covid19 and the HOA's decision to cancel all reservations. If it wasn't for their compassion I would not have been able to have my surgery. I highly recommend this property. GP

6/10 Okay

Cassie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Could have been more diligent with the cleaning

The noise heard everytime a door was opened or closed was irritating, there was a blanket in the dryer I had to fold and put away, salt and pepper shakers were greasy, bathroom rugs were dirty, otherwise the house was pretty clean. I just expected it to be extra clean because of the pandemic.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from Home

Mahogany Snapper, Crevalle Jack, Snook, and Striped Mullet---Just a few species of fish caught off the dock of Casa del Sol or in a provided kayak while dipping a fishing rod near the Gulf. Two dolphins play nearby--a Manatee raises her snout inches from our kayak and blows air before surfacing. We grilled Snapper on the home's six burner BBQ grill and didn't want to leave our comfy confines--if only for a drink after a stroll around the corner visiting the GET HOOKED restaurant and bar. RENT THIS HOME!! Niki was very accommodating. Oh yes---DID I MENTION IT WAS OUR SECOND VISIT HERE?
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a great stay at Casa del Sol

My wife and daughter absolutely loved staying here and will definitely be regulars
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed.

The house was everything we needed. We were in town on an unexpected trip due to a family emergency and this house met our needs perfectly. It was clean and comfortable, a refuge after long days. If we were in town for a vacation, it's a great location with kayaks, a work out area, and right on the canal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Misleading

Gulf shores? We thought it was close to the beach. When I looked for property, I typed gulf shores alabama. This property popped up. I thought Hudson was an inlet from the beach. I asked the owner how far away the beach was and the response was 5 minutes away. It was a park with no beach but a small strip of sand

8/10 Good

Jeanne M.

Wonderful location

Wonderful location on a quiet canal with fantastic birding in the mangroves and canal, and on walks through the neighborhood. The kayaking was great in the canal and the mangroves. We had some issues with the house, but Nikki was very quick to address them. The only con was that the living room furniture was not as comfortable as we would have liked, but we were told that it would be addressed this summer. We had a great time during the two months we rented. Thank you, Nikki and Mike.
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Janice R.

Wonderful property

Nikki had everything to make the vacation wonderful. Weather didn’t cooperate but nothing anyone could do about that. Did find a nice dog park that we enjoyed at Anclote Gulf Park. Nikki was extremely attentive. She got back to us right away if we had any questions. Would rent again, ....maybe when it’s a little warmer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marianne W.

Loved it!

My family and I loved this place! The host could not have been more accommodating! We loved the stand up paddle boards and kayaks! We also fished and manage to catch a beautiful sunset! Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B., Las Vegas

Amazing Views of Nature

We, three adults and four children, checked into Casa del Sol vacation home July 2018. The home was clean with a fully stocked kitchen (basic spices and plenty of utensils - pots, pans, dishes). Additionally, there were plenty of linens for extra bedding and towels, which came in handy during our water adventures. When we weren’t exploring the local attractions, we enjoyed reading books in the hammock swings and nature watching from the three decks - one atop with terrific views of the gulf and natural hammock of trees, another at ground level to view into the natural landscape across the canal, and a floating dock that allows the viewer to almost step into the wildlife estuary surrounding the home. The children enjoyed greeting a family of ducks, including ducklings each morning and delighted in watching the turtles and fish throughout the day as the dock rose and fell with the tides. The adults spent late evenings viewing and listening for wildlife on the rooftop deck which yielded amazing experiences as we heard wild hogs, owls and other predators going about their nightly business. Amazing! We spent a couple of days visiting the local fresh water springs at Three Sisters. The kids thoroughly enjoyed swimming, hiking and riding the trolley. The home is located near restaurants and grocery stores. Within walking distance of the home is a seafood restaurant and an ice cream parlor. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to return as we didn’t have a chance to visit all of the attractions and activities available, yet. If you enjoy kayaking or paddle boarding, the dock is set up to easily put in and take out your gear. The home offers equipment as well if you did not bring your own.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Iryna K.

Amazing place to relax!

We really liked your house, everything was thought out to the smallest detail and very comfortable as at home! The roof, hammocks, a fabulous sunset! The summer shower brought us back to our childhood ! Thank you, we got a lot of fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018