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A beach with white sand, clear turquoise water, and a few umbrellas providing shade.
A waterfront property with a wooden deck, a house with a balcony, and palm trees.
A paved pathway in a landscaped garden area with palm trees and flowering plants.
A well-lit outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a palm tree decorated with colorful lights.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Bay Boulevard Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayfront Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Anna Maria

This vacation home places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Bay Boulevard Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bean Point Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Anna Maria Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 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.

Close to Beach! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool

Escape the Traffic:

Private Waterfront Oasis on AMI’s Historic North End.

Welcome to Sunshine Cottage, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom premium coastal retreat designed for families, boaters, and beach lovers. Situated on a pristine deep-water canal on the exclusive, historic North End of Anna Maria Island, this property allows you to completely bypass the heavy tourist traffic of Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach while keeping everything you love within a short stroll.

Walk just half a block (3 minutes) to splash in the calm waters of Bay Beach, or take a 15-minute sunset stroll to the iconic shores of Bean Point. When you are ready for shopping, ice cream, or dinner, the boutique storefronts of Pine Avenue, the historic City Pier, and the famous Rod and Reel Pier are all just steps from your front door.

PRIVATE WATERFRONT RESORT AMENITIES

Our entire backyard is engineered for outdoor living and island adventure:

Deep-Water Boat Dock: Bring up to a 30-foot boat directly to our private 30' dock on Bimini Bay—featuring zero overhead bridge restrictions out to the Gulf of Mexico.

Heated/Chilled Private Pool: Relax by an oversized 16'x30' custom pool with a soothing waterfall feature (pool temperature control available October–April).Complimentary Island Gear: Skip the rental shops! 7 premium bicycles are available to rent (5 adult, 2 youth) as well as 14-foot tandem ocean kayak with life jackets.

Ultimate Beach Pack: Pack up our heavy-duty beach wagon with 8 Tommy Bahama beach chairs, a rolling cooler, a large umbrella, and plush beach towels.

DESIGNED FOR FAMILY COMFORT (SLEEPS 8–10)

Inside, the cottage features bright, Scandinavian-inspired coastal architecture, soaring vaulted ceilings, and high-end finishes tailored for multi-generational groups:

Primary Bedroom: Premium Queen Beautyrest Black mattress, private en-suite bathroom, ample storage, and a Smart/Roku TV.

Guest Bedroom 2: Comfortable Queen Beautyrest mattress, spacious dresser, luggage rack, and a Smart/Roku TV.Guest

Bedroom 3: Two Twin beds with premium hybrid mattresses and a 24” Smart/Roku TV—perfect for kids or singles.

Living Areas: Open-concept family spaces featuring two upgraded Queen sleeper sofas with extra-thick comfort mattresses.

Chef’s Kitchen: Fully stocked with premium cookware, dishes, and standard small appliances, including both a standard Keurig K-Cup machine and a Cuisinart Grind & Brew coffee maker.

BLAZING FAST WI-FI & ENTERTAINMENT

Remote Work Friendly: Ultra-high-speed 777 Mbps Wi-Fi blankets the entire interior and the outdoor pool deck seamlessly.

Streaming & Movies: Every bedroom and living space features a 4K Smart TV pre-loaded with premium streaming networks (Max, Disney+, Hulu+, ESPN+, Prime Video) and a massive digital library of over 600 uncut movies on VUDU.

GUEST LOGISTICS & PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT

Contactless Arrival: Check yourself in easily after 3:00 PM via our secure smart-lock keypad entry code.

Rigorous Sanitation: We adhere to strict, professional cleaning and disinfection protocols between every guest stay to ensure a spotless arrival.

Island Provisions: Standard grocery delivery via Instacart is fully supported. Local essentials at Publix, CVS, Walgreens, and the General Store on Pine Avenue are all located right on the island for quick supply runs.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a sofa bed. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number 51-8016766890-3

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Anna Maria, a short 12-minute walk from Bayfront Park and also 16 minutes on foot from Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park. You'll also find Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Close to Beach! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible van parking available.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Close to Beach! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool?

This waterfront vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, a private pool in some house, as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Close to Beach! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool?

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Close to Beach! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 20.8 mi away (35 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 17.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Close to Beach! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool?

Yes, every house at Close to Beach! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool comes with a patio and some offer water views.

Close to Beach! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KAREN T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and great location.

Three night staycation with friends from out of town. Quiet, secluded property on canal with great pool. Close to restaurants and shopping. Would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridgit S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Home

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable and we loved the pool. My grandchildren loved how the pool lit up at night with different colors. My daughter and I agreed that we would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mari A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved Sunshine Cottage!

This house has everything and so many nice touches beyond that. The backyard is the perfect setting for a tropical vacation. The landscaping is beautiful, the pool was fun and has a fountain and lights and we loved sitting out on the dock by the canal! They have a green light in the water, near the dock, that attracts fish and we enjoyed watching them at night. We appreciated having beach equipment provided at the house and took advantage of the bikes and kayak we could rent from the owners. While out in the kayak we believe we were lightly "bumped" underneath by a manatee! Unfortunately we didn't get a full sighting. This house is exactly as it appears in the listing. Communication with Michelle was great. We arrived before check in time due to an early flight and we were able to drop off our luggage before the house was ready. We had a golf cart for getting around, which worked well and we enjoyed being on the quieter, north, side of the island. We hope to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay. Highly recommended

This property was great for our two week getaway a way. Kitchen was well stocked. Beds were comfortable. Pool was nice and heated upon request. Would recommend renting a golf cart to ride around the island. It is very close to the houses next to it and parking was very tricky but other than that our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

katherine U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunshine Cottage

Visited for Thanksgiving Weekend. House was clean with everything we needed. Location was close to beach and restaurants. Enjoyed be able to kayak and paddle board from the backyard.Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Cute house, very clean. Can walk anywhere you need. Beach right across the street!

Cute house, very clean. You can walk to all the downtown shops. Heated pool was very relaxing. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Erholung pur

Ein traumhaftes Anwesen direkt am Kanal, das Meer nur wenige Schritte entfernt. Man fühlt sich gleich zu Hause
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

Beautiful Beach Bungalow!

Perfect place to go for a few days w family to celebrate a wedding! Cute little cottage with all the comforts from home! Rode bikes around town and to some private beaches every day and then came back to the house for a swim in the pool. Very relaxing and would do it again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Great stay at Sunshine Cottage

This was our first visit to Anna Maria Island and we loved it. Beautiful beaches and water, bike friendly and laid back....perfect for a relaxing holiday. Sunshine Cottage was a wonderful place to stay. We enjoyed being on the canal, yet very close to the bayside beach and an easy cycle or drive to the ocean beach. The house was beautifully furnished and well equipped. We especially appreciated all of the gear for the beach - chairs, umbrellas etc. We enjoyed the bikes and ease of getting to nearby shops and restaurants. The pool was warm, clean and a good size for all 6 of us to enjoy. The backyard landscaping is very pretty, we loved the coconut palms. We hired a stand up paddle board from Beach Bum rentals on Pine Ave and saw dolphins and manatee in the bay. Be aware that the bathrooms and bedrooms in the Cottage are a little on the small side (as pictured). Not a problem for us. The owners were very responsive and pleasant to deal with. We would like to return one day.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Wonderful Week!

We truly enjoyed our week at sunshine cottage! The house was even nicer than the pictures. Kitchen had everything we could need. The bikes were a great addition and fun way to get around the island. The pool was perfect and we loved sitting on the dock and having a water view!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Ein traumhaftes Haus am Kanal und nur ein Katzensprung zum Strand

Die Lage des Hauses ist super, die Austattung und der Pool sind toll. Dazu noch Fahrräder, Entspannung pur!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Fantastic

The Sunsgine Cottage was fantastic. The house is adorable, very clean, comfortable and has a great location. Everything you need is provided: beach towels, beach toys, beach chairs, a wagon, etc. the only downside to this trip was that our stay was too short! The pool is beautiful and the kids loved it. It was only a very short walk to the bay side, and since we had small kids we drove to the gulf side. Both sides were gorgeous with lots of shells. We didn't see any wildlife off the dock except for a couple of fish and minnows. However, with a beautiful view and the pool we weren't disappointed. I highly recommend this home and hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

A Dream Come True Vacation Home!

The house is very nicely equipped for all of your needs. The pool is lovely and sitting on the dock next to the water makes for a peaceful morning and evening. We even saw dolphin in the water. The location is nice, it is not a far walk to an ice cream shop and stores. The Pier is fun to visit, too! We will stay here again someday.
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10/10 Excellent

Matthias L.

Wonderfull place to relax

Lovely summer house in perfect location. We enjoyed the great pool and the dock for cozy evenings.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

The house is beautiful. We couldn't find a bad thing about it. What a beautiful house and pool.

The house was lovely. It had everything we needed. The pool is lovely and the landscaping beautiful. We had a great time! The owners were available for questions as well as the Realty Company.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Perfect!!!

The Sunshine Cottage was just perfect. We had everything we needed. The house was adorable and clean. The beds were very comfortable and the pool was fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Karl G.

Outstanding!

We absolutely loved everything about our stay at your home. We took our grandchildren--age 10, 11, 12 an 18 and we all had a great time. It was nice to have so much beach equipment and we so enjoyed the pool and the pier and all the chairs and lounges in the back yard. We so appreciated that we could bring our dog, Rowdy. He also enjoyed being there with us. The last day when we were leaving we had to trick him out from under the bed and when we told him we were going home he jumped up on the couch as if to say "nope I am staying here." I think we all felt the same way! We would recommend to anyone who wants to stay in your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Marianne K.

Relaxing tropical paradise

Sunshine College is amazingly lovely! It is clean, well maintained and decorated with lots if Florida beach and Anna Maria accents. The pool/ canal area is a true tropical paradise with exceptional landscaping! The screened lanai is perfect for outdoor dining. A week was not enough time here!
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10/10 Excellent

Gail f.

Beautiful Sunshine Cottage!!

Relaxing Anna Maria home. We enjoyed this newly updated retreat with our daughter and grandchildren. Perfect for boating, and sunning by the lovely pool. Coffee In the morning on the lanai!! Wonderful location to walk to restaurants, beach and pier. We would definitely stay in this lovely home again. Scott and Michelle you have a created a perfect oasis with the new landscaping and lighting.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2015
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10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Perfect Getaway

This home is very clean and very spacious for 6 guests. We loved the flexibility of heading to the beach or relaxing in our own private swimming pool. Quiet location which was great for relaxing in the pool. Nice big kitchen with all the amenities you would ever need. Great location on the island with close proximity to the beach, restaurants and stores of which are within walking or biking distance. Bikes, beach chairs with umbrella were available for us to use which was a great plus. First time in Anna Maria and loved it! Can't wait to come back again soon
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Relaxing Getaway

This charming cottage was perfect for a relaxing getaway. The house is well kept, cute and fully met our needs. We took full advantage of the pool each day. I like that the owners provided little amenities like beach chairs and an umbrella, pool floats, beach towels, etc. for the time that we spent at the beach. The location is great, too; it's only a short walk or bike ride to everything on the north end of the island.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

crystal b.

Family getaway

Such a cute house with character! My husband loved fishing off of the dock anytime he wanted to! It was so nice having a pool right out back while our toddler napped. Our dog especially loved being on vacation with the family. I absolutely loved the kitchen which was so open where you could see and entertain everyone. One of the days we rented a pontoon boat which we were able to bring directly to the house dock. Overall great stay, a few minor issues which were taken care of immediately by the owner. Since Florida is so hot is heats up the pool so no need for the heater to be turned on during the summer months!