7817 Alhambra Dr, Bradenton, Florida
List Price: $899,900
MLS Number: TB8469869

Tropical Pool Home with Tiki Bar, Manatee Watching, and just 5.5 miles to Anna Maria Island -- welcome to your private tropical Manatee Retreat in the highly desirable waterfront community of Palma Sola Park. This coastal home is designed for relaxation, entertainment, and unforgettable Florida experiences, including watching manatees in the basin right from inside your home. Whether you're searching for a beach getaway, a peaceful nature retreat, or the perfect place to gather with family and friends, this property delivers a true vacation vibe from the moment you arrive. Step outside to your private resort-style outdoor oasis featuring a 2024 heated and cooled saltwater pool with brand new tile, coping, and equipment, alongside a custom-built 2023 Tiki Bar crafted with real palm fronds. The bar offers seating for up to 12 guests and includes electric, air cooling, mounted TVs, and high-end lighting--creating the perfect setting for morning coffee, afternoon swims, toasted marshmallows, or nighttime cocktails under the glow of ambient lights. Inside, the bright coastal interior has been thoughtfully updated for comfort and style, offering a fully equipped modern kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and slide-out pantry drawers, a built-in banquette dining area plus formal dining space, two updated bathrooms with quartz counters, California Closets throughout for easy storage, and impact windows and sliders for safety and sound reduction. Currently configured as a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, it can easily be converted to a 3-bedroom layout with architect-drawn plans already complete--ideal for expanding future hosting capacity or rental revenue. With no HOA restrictions, golf cart-friendly streets, and a high-demand location near Anna Maria Island's world-famous sugar-white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and unforgettable sunsets, this property is perfect for family living, winter snowbird stays, weekend beach trips, long-term seasonal guests, or multi-week spring break bookings. The Tiki Bar and pool combination truly sets this home apart. Residents of Palma Sola Park enjoy a walkable, friendly waterfront community with multiple parks, fishing spots, optional marina access, monthly events, and outdoor gatherings such as golf cart parades, movies, and waterfront yoga--offering a peaceful, safe neighborhood that blends old Florida charm with coastal luxury.