9566 Gulf Shore Dr

Manatee Resort is a low-rise, boutique condominium completed in 1998 and spread over five stories with just 19 residences. The project is configured primarily as three-bedroom units (many with additional dens/offices) and features private elevator access that opens directly into some foyers. Architecturally the building presents a relaxed coastal aesthetic with wide lanais and expansive glass to capture bay and gulf panoramas. Interiors emphasize high ceilings, generous circulation, and upgraded modern systems from phased remodels; typical unit appointments include tile or wood-look floors, custom cabinetry, breakfast/island kitchens, tray ceilings, walk-in closets, dual-sink/bathtub and separate-shower bathroom layouts, and smart-home/wired-audio provisions. Common areas are residential in scale: a secured lobby, under-building parking and individual storage rooms. Waterfront amenities are standout and oriented to boating and beach life — a private dock with heavy-capacity lift, direct pedestrian access across the street to a white-sand beach, an elongated heated bayfront pool and spa, two traditional Chickee huts with BBQ/bar space, and a privately owned poolside cabana suite with full bath and kitchenette. Exterior grounds incorporate pavered patios, water features, outdoor kitchens/grills, firepit and irrigation. The community operates with on-site management, hurricane shutter protections, limited pet allowance (typically two dogs up to 25 lbs.), and delivers a highly curated seaside lifestyle in the Vanderbilt Beach neighborhood near the Ritz-Carlton, Mercato and upscale retail and cultural venues.