The Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast is a restored 1913 residence, located in the City of Palmetto on the opposite shore of Terra Ceia Bay. It provides old Florida-style lodgings on the banks of the Manatee River starting at $159 per night, as of 2011. This is the closest luxury lodging option to Terra Ceia Island. Private boat access is provided for guests who wish to access the water via yacht, kayak or jet ski.
The Vinoy, as it is called by the locals, is a historic hotel in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is 20 miles away from Terra Ceia Island, but the drive across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is one of the most scenic drives in Florida. The Vinoy has waterfront views of Tampa Bay, an 18-hole golf course, a spa and heated pools. Marchand's Bar and Grill is the hotel restaurant, known for its gourmet Floribean food. Rooms start at $299 per night as of 2011.
The Londoner is located in downtown Bradenton, Florida. Only seven miles from Terra Ceia, this bed and breakfast is a refurbished 1926 residence with six different rooms to choose from and a sunny wrap-around porch. Each room has a different English theme, such as The Victoria Suite or The Kensington. The Tea Rooms offer a selection of baked goods and teas at modest prices. Rooms start at $120 per night, as of 2011.
Anna Maria Island is 17 miles away from Terra Ceia Island by car, but the preferred method of transportation is by boat. The Anna Maria Island Beach Cottages boast access to the white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Each cottage has access to a grill, heated pools, picnic tables and bikes. There are no high-rise hotels to contend with, making these cottages the perfect place for a private, low-key getaway. Rates are seasonal.
