6521 Willowshire Way

About This Home

Spacious 4-Bedroom 3-Full Bath Home with Exceptional Community Amenities . Property Overview Welcome to this well-appointed 2,032 square foot single-story home, beautifully situated within the exclusive, gated community of River Strand in Heritage Harbour. This residence offers an exceptional combination of comfort, modern features, and access to resort-style amenities, making it an ideal choice for discerning tenants seeking a vibrant and convenient lifestyle. Pets Considered, may require an additional deposit. . Tenant Occupied: Please do not disturb the current tenant. For questions or inquiries, email or call (no text messages please) . Please do not contact the property owner with service/product solicitations. . Key Features • Annual lease preferred with consideration for month-to-month transition. • Property is unfurnished except for major appliances. • Granite countertops throughout home. • Kitchen island with seating, food pantry, and LED lighting. • Ceiling fans throughout, fireplace, coffered ceilings, and wood flooring in common areas. • Carpeted master suite with two large walk-in closets, tiled bathroom, a soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, and privacy toilet. • Of the remaining bedrooms, all are carpeted and have ceiling fans, one includes a full bathroom. Two bedrooms adjacent to third full bath, and one of which includes a built-in desk. • Laundry room includes washer and dryer, and leads to a spacious two-car garage with storage. • Pond views from the living room, master suite, and the screened lanai. • Tenants have access to the three 9-hole courses redesigned by Arthur Hills, with rates as low as $85 during peak season and $45 during non-peak. • This property is not to be sublet. River Strand Community Amenities • Dining: Onsite restaurant (reopening December 2025) with formal, casual, indoor/outdoor dining, delivery, and full bar. The lively Tiki bar remains open during renovations. • Pools & Fitness: At the Main Clubhouse location, you will find Resort-style swimming and resistance pools, jacuzzi, and a fully equipped gym. The Sanctuary Community Center includes a full gym and a heated wade-in entry pool. The community also has 6 private satellite pools. • Sports: 9 Tru-hard lighted tennis courts with bench spectator seating and a tennis pro shop, professional tennis services, 8 pickleball courts, and a half-court basketball area. • Social Life: Vibrant calendar of gatherings, music nights, games, socials, and a wide range of groups and clubs – including Bridge, Mah Jong, Book Clubs, exercise classes and more. Guest speakers and thematic presentations enhance the community experience. • Excursions: Organized tours and off-site excursions to special events provide dynamic options for exploration and connection with fellow club members. • Lifestyle Team: A dedicated team ensures a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-changing roster of events and activities to suit every interest and budget. . Utilities & Services • Tenant is responsible for utilities. • Landlord provides two vehicle transponders, tenant shall cover costs for any additional needed. • Landlord provides landscaping, AC maintenance, pest control, basic cable, and internet. • Renters' insurance required. . Heritage Harbour is a master-planned community that offers unparalleled convenience with fast, casual, and formal dining options, commercial gyms, Costco, grocery stores, specialty shops, and personal services - all accessible by golf cart - with more amenities opening soon, including Target which opens mid-August. . The Master Association of Heritage Harbour also includes a lake, playground, disc golf course, pond, walking trail, soccer field, baseball diamonds, and a private dog park at a secondary location (currently being redesigned). . Additional Community Information Nearby are additional stellar parks, shopping and boat launches into the Manatee River providing Gulf access: . Tom Bennett Park, conveniently situated near I-75, offers a versatile mix of activities catering to a variety of interests from active recreation to tranquil nature experiences. The park features a well-equipped playground suitable for all abilities, two sand volleyball courts, a fitness structure, and a multi-purpose athletic field for sports enthusiasts. For those seeking a more serene experience, the park also boasts a beautifully maintained nature trail, inviting visitors to explore at their leisure. Additionally, the park includes kayaking opportunities and an 18-hold disc golf course making it a fitting destination for all. . Fort Hammer Park and Boat Launch are approximately a 15 minute drive from the home and house a park, boat launch, parking and a Sculling Row Crew Club for adults and minors. . Nathan Benderson Park is located next to the University Town Center Mall, approximately 20 minutes away, and is home to the national and world champion rowing competitions. In addition to walking trails, an all-abilities inclusive playground, it also extends membership opportunities to those who know or want to learn the sport of Rowing (aka Sculling). . University Town Center Mall hosts a magnitude of casual and fine dining options, retain shops, including Saks, Dillards, Macys, Target, TJ Maxx, Ross, Nordstrom Rack, Golf stores, and so many more. . Sarasota Airport is approximately a 30 minute drive (17.7 miles). Tampa Airport is approximately a 1 hour and 5 minute drive (53 miles). . There are two public Boat Launches within minutes of River Strand- located at (1) 3020 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208 and (1) Fort Hammer Park and Boat Launch.