You're a 2 minute walk from the private Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island! Walk right (south) out the front door, turn right and then you're just 62 steps to the Gulf of Mexico.
This spacious home comfortably sleeps 6 adults and 2 children in its 4 large bedrooms. The floor plan is family-friendly with bedrooms split 2 & 2 and paired with a bathroom on opposite ends of the house with a pocket door for additional privacy. You and the kids will love the private heated saltwater pool. Head across the street to the white-sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy an afternoon of sunshine and don't be surprised if you see dolphins or even some manatee swim by.
We offer contactless keypad check-in (you'll receive a code to open/lock door). Other than food/drinks, we'll supply just about everything you'll need: a fully-stocked kitchen with pots/pans, dishes, wine glasses, utensils, coffee, spices, air fryer, waffle maker, blender, washer/dryer, towels, toilet paper, soap, shampoo, Wifi, cable TV, & a vinyl turntable with blue-tooth capabilities. There's also a canopy tent, Pack 'n Play, high chair, and booster seat along with a giant chalkboard in the kids' room.
You're beach-ready: just load our beach chairs & towels into our handy wagon for an easy 2-minute walk to the beach.
The local Publix grocery store, Walgreens and CVS are less than a mile away along with numerous restaurants and bars. Find a list of our favorites at the house.
Hop aboard the FREE air-conditioned trolley that runs throughout Anna Maria Island and go exploring. If you're out late, call the Monkey Bus for a ride around the island.
Check out Tampa Bay from the Anna Maria Island City Pier. Shop at Pine Avenue boutiques & dine at The Sand Bar. Choose homemade donuts from The Donut Experiment or enjoy a romantic dinner at The Waterfront Restaurant. Neighboring Holmes Beach features more dining options: The Ugly Grouper, The Porch and Isola Bella. Sip on craft cocktails at The Doctor's Office (an old doctor's office-turned-craft cocktail bar). Head to Bridge Street for live music at Island Time or the Blue Marlin, play a round of mini golf at The Fish Hole, enjoy ocean-front dining at The Beach House, and sip on frozen cocktails at the Daiquiri Deck. Take the water taxi from Anna Maria Pier or Bridge Street to downtown Bradenton. Longboat Key is a 5-minute ride down Gulf Blvd. where date-night dining options include Shore LBK and Whitney's.
The world-famous Siesta Key beach is a scenic 45-minute drive. The Ringling Museum and the many boutiques on St. Armand’s Circle are even closer.
Kayak at the gorgeous Robinson Preserve in Bradenton or bike the scenic Legacy Path between Venice and Sarasota. If you're looking to experience all of Disney's magic, Orlando is a 2-1/2 hour drive.
The convenient Sarasota airport (SRQ) is a 25-minute ride while Tampa (TPA) is just over an hour away.
*Please Note: the entire Island was affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Our property lost a lot of palm trees and greenery in the backyard which we replanted/replaced in late-2024.
While unusual, unseasonably cold winter temperatures (40s-50s) may keep the pool from reaching 83 degrees.
Small & medium-sized dogs under 50 lbs. only are welcome with a non-refundable $100 fee. (Please note: there are no exceptions for dogs over 50 lbs.)
We know you'll enjoy Anna Maria Island as much as we do!
Your hosts,
-Eric, Todd, Jennifer and Stephani
