Champion Retreat, Bradenton, FL Heated Pool+Spa+Arcade+BBQ+putt-putt+Near IMG!

Stay where a champion lived! Champion Retreat, the former home of tennis legend Ivan Lendl, is a 5BR/4.5BA estate next to IMG Golf Club and 3.4 miles from IMG Academy. Unwind in a private oasis with heated pool, spa, BBQ grill and outdoor dining, or compete in the game room with a pool table, a shuffleboard, a foosball, and Pac-Man arcades. Cook in a chef’s kitchen with double fridges and rest in 3 King suites. Built for families, athletes and teams. And just 8 miles away from Anna Maria Island!

Welcome to Champion Retreat by Stayawhilewithus, in Bradenton, FL!

What our guests are saying:

"The layout was perfect for our family, and with three kids and two seniors, having so much space made a world of difference... They absolutely loved the pool and said this was the best Airbnb we've ever stayed at. Inside, the kitchen was huge and fully stocked with everything we needed." - Brian, August 2026

✨ The Space | 5-Star Experiences at a Glance ✨

🌊 Private Backyard Oasis - Heated pool and spa (optional pool heating, details and fee below) set in a lush tropical backyard, with a surrounding putt-putt course, an outdoor playset for the little ones, a BBQ grill and an outdoor dining area.

🎮 Game Room - With a pool table, a shuffleboard, a foosball table, and Pac-Man arcades, as well as toys and board games for all ages.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Kitchen - Double refrigerators, gas range stovetop, fully-stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances, bar seating, and a full coffee station with an Espresso machine, a Keurig, and a drip coffee maker, as well as complimentary ground coffee and sugar

🛏️ Room for Everyone - 3,000+ sq. ft, where 4 out of 5 bedrooms have an ensuite bathroom, plus there’s a smart TV in every bedroom. Not to mention our private office, perfect for remote work.

👶🐾 Family & Pet Friendly - we provide 2 Pack 'n Plays, a highchair, and kids' dinnerware. As for pets, up to 3 house-trained dogs are welcome (pet policy and fees below).

🏖️ Beach Essentials - 4 beach chairs, 1-2 umbrellas, a beach wagon, and 1 beach towel per guest for all your Anna Maria Island days.

🌟 Sleeps 14 | 5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms

BR 1 – The Champion's Suite: with a King bed, a chaise lounge, and an ensuite bathroom.
BR 2 – The Victory Suite: with a King bed, and an ensuite bathroom.
BR 3 – The Legacy Room: with a King bed, and an ensuite bathroom.
BR 4 – The Training Room: with 2 full beds, and an ensuite bathroom.
BR 5 – The Athlete's Loft: with a Twin-over-full bunk bed + a daybed with a trundle.

And let’s not forget our private office - a perfectly quiet workspace with a desk and an office chair, with free wi-fi provided.

🌟 KITCHEN

- Double refrigerators, fully-stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and bar seating.
- We also provide an Espresso machine, a Keurig, and a drip coffee maker with complimentary ground coffee and sugar.
- Ample cookware and cooking essentials for group and family meals, in addition to children dinnerware for your little ones.

🌟 LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

📍 IMG Academy Golf Club – 0.4 miles
📍 Publix Super Market – 3.9 miles
📍 Starbucks – 7.7 miles
📍 Detwiler’s Farm Market – 2.2 miles
📍 LECOM Park – 6.2 miles
📍 Bradenton Riverwalk – 7.2 miles
📍 IMG Academy – 3.4 miles
📍 Sara Bay Country Club – 3.5 miles
📍 Downtown Bradenton – 7 miles
📍 Bobby Jones Golf Club – 11.9 miles
📍 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) – 7 miles
📍 Anna Maria Island Beaches – 8 miles
📍 University Park Country Club – 11.6 miles
📍 Sarasota Cultural Attractions (The Ringling, Asolo, Mote Marine) – 5.4 to 12 miles
📍 Lido Key Beach – 11.8 miles
📍 Bradenton Convention Center – 13 miles
📍 Freedom Factory & Bradenton Motorsports Park – 21 miles
📍 Lakewood Ranch Premier Sports Campus – 16 miles
📍 Siesta Key Beach – 15.9 miles

✨ All the comforts of home ✨

🚘 Free parking on the premises (driveway fits 3 cars, plus 1 curbside)
🍖 A BBQ grill is available, whereas propane is not provided, but a tank is available for guests to exchange at local stores.
💼 A private office with a desk and an office chair, with free wi-fi provided.
🧴 Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, dish soap, paper towels, and trash bags provided
🧺 In-unit Washer/Dryer to help you pack light
❄️ Year-round Central Air & Heating for your comfort

🌟 PET FRIENDLY!

- Prior approval is kindly required. We allow up to 3 dogs for an additional fee of $150/pet/stay.
- Must be fully house-trained.
- Must be completely cleaned up after.
- Leashed at all times when not in a fenced area.
- Crated indoors when not home with the pet.
- If barking becomes an issue during your stay, alternative arrangements must be made.
- Not allowed on indoor furniture, bedding, or in the pool or spa.

⚠️ Kindly Note!

- For your peace of mind, surveillance cameras are located around the exterior of the house (by the front door, overlooking the driveway, and overlooking the pool equipment - none near the pool though). No inside cameras.

- Noise monitors inside and outside the house do not record voice or conversation, they only monitor decibels.

Guests will have access to the entire house, except for the garage and the owner’s closet.

- We provide free parking on the premises (our driveway fits up to 3 cars, and if needed, only 1 car can be parked on the curbside).

A BBQ grill is available, whereas propane is not provided, but a tank is available for guests to exchange at local stores.

- The heated pool feature is available for an extra $20/night or $400/month (offered from October till May). If you would like to purchase the pool heating feature, please note that it covers the entirety of your stay, and the pool heater may take up to 48 hours to reach the desired temp, so kindly let us know a week before you check-in.

- Pool settings are all scheduled. When booked, pool heat is set to 85 degrees during the cool season, however, pool temps are impacted if the weather drops below 60 degrees. So, unfortunately, pool temperatures cannot be guaranteed.

- For your comfort, our home is treated quarterly by a professional pest control company. But given our tropical climate, you may still see the occasional bug. Please keep doors and screens closed to help prevent bugs from entering, as no compensation will be provided for any bugs that may come inside.

- Liability/Risk: The hosts/co-hosts are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while ON or OFF premises while using equipment provided as part of the rental, including but not limited to pool, spas, stairs or playsets. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises and equipment taken off the premises. This also applies to others whom the guest invites to use the premises or equipment.

Rates & Availability

Cancellation Policy: Ninety-seven percent (97.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 15 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 15 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

Location

Bradenton, Florida

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