See all properties
Entire home

The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views!

Cottage with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Anna Maria Beach

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views!

Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Gym

Explore the area

View in a map
Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Anna Maria

Anna Maria Beach is within a 5-minute walk of this cottage while other popular sites like Bean Point Beach are within a 15-minute stroll. The cottage includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a refrigerator.
View more Cottages in Anna MariaOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bean Point Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bayfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views!

The Ballyhoo is a ground floor cottage located on Bean Point at the very tip of Anna Maria Island. Around the corner, (200 feet away) is the Rod and Reel Pier and beach. A classic 1940s old Florida fishing pier. The pier is an excellent place to see all our local wildlife, dolphins, herons, pelicans, and if you are lucky, maybe a manatee. The pier offers some of the best fishing on the island. A family friendly place with very good food and drink. With panoramic views of Tampa Bay, the Skyway, Egmont Key and civil war era lighthouse, it's not to be missed. Take one our provided bikes or walk to nearby historic Pine Ave. where you'll find your choice of 12 restaurants, shops, art galleries and Roser Church built in 1913 by the inventor of the Fig Newton. While on Pine Ave. don't forget to visit the Anna Maria City Jail and the Anna Maria City Pier. At the City Pier you will find a free trolley that will take you anywhere on the island and back, trolley leaves approximately every half hour. The Ballyhoo is perfect for weekend getaways, fishing, shelling, or just relaxing and getting away from it all! Everything is included except food, your bathing suit and toothbrush! Come relax with us and have fun!

Ballyhoo, a small baitfish highly prized by local big game fishermen.

We love trades with other vacation rental owners! Our preferred destinations: Europe, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Florida Keys, Mexico, Washington D.C., New York, OR??? Make us an offer!!!





The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

Similar properties

Sun loungers
Love Shack on the Water Most desirable location on AMI
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 42 reviews
Love Shack on the Water Most desirable location on AMI

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Violations will incur a $200. cleaning fee!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Absolutely no smoking in the unit, violation of this rule will result in loss of full damage deposit!

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Violations will incur a $200. cleaning fee!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this cottage?

Guests enjoy the cottage's walkable location in Anna Maria based on their ratings, and it's within a 10-minute walk of Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. You'll also find Bayfront Park and Palmetto Avenue Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include a kitchen and a smart TV along with tennis.

Does The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views! have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 21.2 mi away (35 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 17.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views!?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views!.

The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart J.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second time staying at the Ballyhoo. It's the perfect place for a get away. Clean comfortable space. The host Ed is easy to reach and responded to any questions very quickly.Would definitely stay here again when we come back to AMI
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family stayed for 6 days, we had the best time. Location was great the walk to the beach was easy, and the sunrises over the bay were incredible.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We felt so at home and had a great stay! The location is great. I appreciated how clean and well-stocked the Ballyhoo was. We felt very at home. Hope to be back soon! Our 5 year old cried when we left and said he wanted to live there in the house forever!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and amenities. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10

We loved staying here it was close to everything we wanted to do in the island it felt like home and they had everything you could need we will definitely put this place first on are list when we come back !
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

This location was as advertised. Its close to the beach and within walking distance to the main strip with all the stores. Perfect for a little get away. No complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Betsy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

The hosts were very friendly and accommodating, the location near the top of Anna Maria is lovely, everything we needed was there and we had a lovely week.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! Easy walk to Bean point beach! Owner’s communication was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at AMI

The location was good on the island, and just a short walk to multiple beaches. Check in was easy, and communication with the host was good. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our home away from home!

We had stayed here for a month last year and once again this year and are looking forward to the same nextcyear. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the extraordinary efforts by Ed and Audrey to make our stay possible this year after the devastating hurricanes! We are eternally grateful
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice clean place.

We enjoyed our stay. The rental is close to beaches and trolley takes you anywhere on the island. Rental is clean and owner checks in with you often.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MASAKI I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thumbs up

We have a great time. They have everything we need.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manny C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space

Great place to stay. Nice location to the beach. Clean and had just the right amount of space. Host was great. Book your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it

Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy

We really enjoyed our stay. Excellent location. The owner is amazing. Quick communication when we had questions. Equipped with everything you need for the house and beach! Easy check in and out.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milagro C.

Liked: Cleanliness

satifatorio

extraordinary
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anna Maria Cottage

Very nice , clean and cozy house. Great location , less than 5 min walk to Rod and Reel Pier. Close to boat ramps for charter fishing trips and theres a lot to do on or near the island without having to travel far. Love the house and we're already planning our next stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness

SLF

Excellent stay !! Great host !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Vacation

We had a great stay. Very clean, great location. The living room furniture has been updated since pictures were taken. The location is great. We walked to the pier for sunrise everyday and to Bean Point for sunset everyday. Both are right down the street. We also were able to walk to Pine Ave for ice cream and shopping. Fun area! We will definitely be back
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot on AMI

Communication, cleanliness and convenience to beaches and the town were superb! Everything we needed was available. Ed’s responsiveness was top-notch. Can’t wait to be back again next year for the month ☺️
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Island stay

Great location, good clean unit, comfortable beds, could use some updates/repairs to the bikes, chair's and such but great deal for the money. Overall it was perfect for us to be able to stay on the island!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelli H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Description isn't accurate

Description stated that the beach was was 200 feet from the property, which was our primarly destination. It was more like 400 feet to the water that was rocky and mostly private. We had to walked several blocks to get to a beach to lay on.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

LouAnne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely getaway

The Ballyhoo is clean, comfortable and extremely well stocked. Fabulous Bean Point is a 5 minute walk away. Ed is helpful and attentive. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zenettra L., Waxhaw, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!!

We really enjoyed our time on the island. Ed was wonderful with everything from check in, local recommendations, great communication and just overall very friendly. The space was just as described and the bikes made for a great outdoor day including a ride for ice cream. We highly recommend and would definately stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023