Buttonwood Inlet RV Resort

RV park in Cortez, Manatee County, Florida Also known as Buttonwood Inlet II RV Resort

Aerial view of Buttonwood Inlet RV Resort
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RV park with 77 sites

Full hookups, 50 amp, Pets welcome, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

77 sites
20 / 30 / 50 amp

Electric service

Rigs up to 45 ft
Open year-round

Winter season Nov 1-Apr 30; summer season May 1-Oct 31 (different rates)

Pick your exact site online

$100 fee to lock a specific site. Source: Official website

Book online

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Small (about 75-site) all-ages RV resort in historic Cortez beside the bridge to Anna Maria Island, within walking or biking distance of Coquina and Bradenton beaches. Full-hookup concrete sites, some waterfront, with a boat ramp, rentable docks, heated pool, and daily, weekly, monthly and winter-season rates.

What stands out

  • Walk or bike to Coquina and Bradenton beaches on Anna Maria Island
  • Boat ramp, rentable docks and canal access to Sarasota Bay
  • Small park of about 75 concrete full-hookup sites, some waterfront
  • Winter monthly rates $1,700-$2,300 (2025-26)
  • Pets up to 60 lbs, max two
  • Wi-Fi and cable TV included

Sites

Waterfront full hookup site (Zones A & B)

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
20 / 30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
45 ft
Pad
Concrete
Nightly
$180

Standard full hookup site (Zone C)

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
20 / 30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
35 ft
Pad
Concrete
Nightly
$160

Zone D full hookup site

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
20 / 30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
26 ft
Pad
Concrete
Nightly
$140

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Laundry
  • Dump station
  • Heated pool
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Clubhouse
  • Planned activities
  • Cable TV

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Laundry
  • Dump station
  • Heated pool
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Clubhouse
  • Planned activities
  • Cable TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • Boat docks for rent (boats up to 21 ft, no pontoons)
  • Fish cleaning station
  • Direct canal access to Sarasota Bay/Intracoastal
  • Granite fire pit
  • ADA pool lift
  • Boat trailer storage by reservation
  • Overflow parking
  • Computers in activity center

Cabins and rentals

Cabin

Bathroom
Yes
Nightly
$195

Premium Cottage: $195/night, $1,180/week, $150 cleaning fee, max 21-day reservation. Kitchen, A/C, cable.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed
  • Rigs up to 45 ft
  • No tents

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Limit: 2 per site, max 60 lbs each
  • No vicious breeds; non-aggressive pets only
  • Lifestyle page: one under 60 lbs or two small pets. No retractable leashes, no visiting pets, no outside dog houses or kennels; small pet fence (3 ft, 4x4) with approval. $25 fee for not cleaning up.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 12:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Winter season Nov 1-Apr 30; summer season May 1-Oct 31 (different rates)

Cancellation: $25 fee. 60+ days: deposit refunded minus fee; 30-60 days: 50% of deposit minus fee; under 30 days: no refund. No refunds for early departures.

Included in the rate: Rates for 2 adults; max 6 per site.

Other fees: Winter 2025-26 (Nov-Apr): daily $140-$180, weekly $665-$945, monthly $1,700-$2,300 by zone. Summer 2026: daily $110-$145, weekly $450-$620, monthly $1,250-$1,600. Extra adult $15/day or $100/month. Deposit 25%. Lock site fee $100. Dock $30/day, $100/week, $300/month + tax. Overflow parking $30/day, $75/week, $180/month + tax. Non-guest dump $20. Late fee $30. Returned check $35. US bank funds only.

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Location and directions

  • Just east of the Cortez Road drawbridge to Bradenton Beach; Coquina, Bradenton and Holmes beaches within walking or biking distance.
  • Free island trolley; seafood restaurants, fishing charters and boat rentals within walking distance in historic Cortez.

Rates and fees

  • Lock site fee $100; otherwise management may move reserved sites.
  • Deposit is 25% of the reservation; payments must be from a US bank.
  • Dock rental $30/day, $100/week, $300/month plus tax.
  • Cottage rentals max 21 days, $150 cleaning fee.

Long-term and snowbird stays

  • Winter season Nov 1-Apr 30; monthly winter rates $1,700-$2,300 by zone (2025-26).
  • Monthly rent due on the 1st; $30 late fee after 3 days.
  • Resort address cannot be used for personal mail; use the Cortez Post Office. UPS, FedEx and Amazon deliver to sites.

Rig rules

  • All RVs subject to management approval; window A/C units not permitted.
  • Zones C and D allow one vehicle per site; Zones A and B two.
  • No subletting of RVs or sites.

Pets

  • No retractable leashes; visiting pets prohibited; pets max 60 lbs.

Rules

  • No tents, screen rooms or canopies; campfires must be off the ground and propane only.
  • No vehicle washing; RV may be washed once per season.
  • No commercial vehicles; no working on vehicles.
  • RV owners must carry liability, flood and vehicle insurance.
  • No clotheslines; one drying rack for swimsuits and towels.

Amenities and services

  • Free Wi-Fi and cable TV, but Wi-Fi is not for streaming, Zoom or Magic Jack.
  • 24-hour laundry.

Activities and nearby

  • Free boat ramp for guests; boats max 21 ft, no pontoons; docks and trailer storage must be reserved.
  • Fish cleaning station and canal access to Sarasota Bay.
  • Social events: potlucks, strawberry socials, BBQs, holiday parties.
  • Sarasota-Bradenton airport 12 miles; Pirates spring training 9 miles; Mote Marine 13.5 miles.

Accessibility

  • ADA pool lift; Campspot lists sites as accessible.

Weather and hurricane policy

  • Hurricane preparedness info is posted in the residents' Community News portal.

Ownership

  • Managed by Newby Management (Martin Newby Management Corp).

Also worth knowing

  • No swimming or fishing in the tidal pond; no guard rails around water.

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

12316 Cortez Road W, Cortez, FL, 34215

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