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Welcome to Beach Basket – Your Seaside Retreat!"

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Welcome to Beach Basket!
Old Florida 1920's Cottage
One of the outside sitting area
Living room flat screen TV
Living room Master Bedroom and Front Porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6109.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Players
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Master Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Guest

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Porch

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master EnSuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Welcome to Beach Basket – Your Seaside Retreat!"

Step back in time and into paradise at this charming 1920s Florida beach cottage, just steps from the pristine, sugar-white sands of the beaches on Anna Maria Island. This lovingly restored gem blends vintage coastal charm with modern comforts, offering the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway.

This 2-bedroom (plus), 2-bathroom retreat offers a heated pool, hardwood flooring throughout, beadboard accents, and decorative ceilings providing that coastal cottage vibe. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and is perfect for ultimate relaxation, a cozy queen bed in the guest room, and a private sleeping porch furnished with 2 twin beds. Two full bathrooms include walk in showers and ensure convenience and privacy for all guests.

Whether you're seeking a romantic escape, a family adventure, or a solo retreat, this beachside cottage offers the ideal Beach experience. Soak up the sun, savor the salty air, and create unforgettable memories in this coastal haven. Book your stay today!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to Beach Basket – Your Seaside Retreat!" have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to Beach Basket – Your Seaside Retreat!"?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to Beach Basket – Your Seaside Retreat!" on 4 May 2026 start from AU$551, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Welcome to Beach Basket – Your Seaside Retreat!" pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Beach Basket – Your Seaside Retreat!"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Beach Basket – Your Seaside Retreat!"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Beach Basket – Your Seaside Retreat!" located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shops and restaurants convenient, beach very close, loved the pool
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage a few houses in from beach on lovely street. Walkable to downtown but set back from busy road. Heated pool perfect for shoulder January days. Loved the outdoor shower. Spent two wonderful weeks!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and size of the house was perfect! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Beach family vacay

Perfect beach cottage for a family! Steps form amazing beaches!! House was clean and super cozy, and had everything you need
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell T.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We had a wonderful time at the Beach Basket. Just a few steps to walk the beach and easy access to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2023
Hello Mitchell, Thank you for the rave review! We are pleased to hear you had a wonderful time during your stay at Beach Basket and took advantage of our convenient location. When we visit, our favorites are morning walks on the beach and watching the sunsets – they are spectacular! Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Great Stay Near the Beach

Wonderful location, place, pool. We hope to be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tripp B.

Perfect location and perfect cottage!

Wonderful, old-FL style cottage. Loved the pool, the location, everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Tripp, Thank you for taking the time to review Beach Basket! We are happy that you had a wonderful time at our Beach Cottage. When we visit we enjoy a fun filled day at the beach followed by a relaxing time by the pool! Glad you loved everything! Let us know when you’re ready for a returned visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kamela R.

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

Awesome beach access

The beach basket cottage was perfect for our family of 6! It was clean, well stocked, and in a great location! It was a little cozy for all 6 of us, but we made it work and the location and communication more than made up for it. Great stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Wonderful getaway!

The property perfectly accommodated our family of 5. Perfect location to the beach and shops. We biked and walked anywhere we needed, which allowed the kids from to explore on their own. The house was well stocked. The beach buggy, chairs and umbrella were great! Loved our stay! Propert Managers were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great house close to the beach!

Suzanne went out of her way to make sure we had a wonderful time as a family. House was close to the beach, and the backyard pool was lovely.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
We are glad Suzanne was helpful and that you and your family had a wonderful time during your stay at Beach Basket. We find the location to be rewarding as well with the trolley stop so close by. A great way for a family to explore what our island has to offer without the hassles of traffic. Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Loved it

All very easy renting. Loved the property
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2023
Hello Cheryl, Thank you for all the stars! We are pleased you like our beach cottage and with the beachy decor - you certainly feel you are at the beach! Morning walks and nightly sunsets are our favorites and we love the location. Hope you had the opportunity to visit some of our favorites places to dine! Hope to have you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

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

Great house! Great location!

This was our second visit to this home. Love the old Florida feel. Kitchen fully stocked. Pool was great! Would have like pool temperature a little warmer but not a big deal. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Perfect!

Perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Hello Christine, Thank you for taking the time to review our beach cottage! We feel the same way; perfect! We hope you had the opportunity to check out our little island in paradise and all it has to offer! We love traveling by the free trolley when we are not at the beach. Of course the beach is our first choice. Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Wonderful beach bungalow!

This was our second time staying at Beach Basket, and we had another great stay! The house is so charming and immediately puts you into vacation mode. The location is perfect, especially if you have a golf cart as Pine Ave is just a quick drive away. The beach is steps away! We had a couple issues, but Suzanne with Beach Life Vacation Rentals was extremely responsive and helpful. We look forward to staying there again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Tara, Thank you for the great review! Our beach cottage reminds me of my grandmother’s house and it just is so cozy! Glad that Suzanne was able to resolve your issues you encountered efficiently – she usually handles things quickly for us too! We do love our location on Anna Maria. . . with a trolley stop at one end of our street and the beach on the opposite end and both being just steps away! We get to play on the beach and shop until we drop without having to drive anywhere! Hope to see you return in 2019!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda R.

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

We will be back to the Beach Basket!

The Beach Basket is a charming old Florida home that has everything you could possibly need for a great week at the beach. It's conveniently located to all the great shops and restaurants. It's just a few steps away from the beach. The house is adorable and filled with games, books and everything you could need in the kitchen. Having our own pool was also a big plus. So pack your bathing suit and enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review Beach Basket! The old Florida charm is what attracted us to the home as well. Happy to hear that you had everything that you needed to make you vacation enjoyable. After a day at the beach we find the pool to be refreshing! Hope you will be back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Cozy and oh-so-close to the beach

My husband and I loved the Beach Basket. The location can't be beat - quiet street and just steps from the beautiful beach. The house was neat as a pin, the beds comfortable, the ceiling fans whisper quiet (I am particular about quiet when I sleep), and the patio and pool area delightful. We had no problems whatsoever during our 5-day stay. I'd recommend this cozy home in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Hello Judith, Thank you for the great review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Beach Basket. The cleaning crew does do a great job, and we couldn't be happier! The pool area is so nice to have, especially after a day at the beach! Isn't the neighborhood great? So peaceful and quiet, but so close to a “free” trolley stop. It’s amazing that our small 7 miles of Paradise has so much to offer our visitors; great local restaurants, cute shops and boutiques not to mention the awesome sunsets! Come back and visit us soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Return trip #5 to the fabulous Beach Basket

Another fabulous stay at our wonderful Beach Basket!! From the wonderfully decorated home to the beautiful (and warm!) back yard pool to the beach only steps away - who wouldn't return 5 years in a row? We love to arrive and note the new touches the owners have added, this house is beautifully cared for with visitors clearly treating it with love as well. Everything for a relaxing vacation is at your disposal, new sand chairs and towels for lazy days at the beach - lounge chairs and noodles for pool time. We've already booked for 2019!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your review on Beach Basket! We really appreciate our repeat guests and happy that you notice our special touches on your returned visits! Our management team is always on top of things and they make sure our supplies are in order for every guest’s arrival. When we visit Beach Basket we really enjoy the backyard privacy and how close we are to the beach, but we also love the fact that the trolley stop is just at the end of our street. It feels like a real vacation when you don’t have to drive to do a little shopping and grab a bite to eat at our local restaurants. Thank you for rebooking and we will see you again in 2019!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Beach Basket stay over Christmas 2023

We spent a week here over Christmas and it was the most relaxing week ever! The house itself is seriously just steps from the gulf, you over the little bridge and boom! Open beach with stunning views of the gulf. We enjoyed everything the house had to offer, spacious enough for the 4 of us, and both kids had their own rooms. The 3rd room is no necessarily a bedroom, but has two single beds so plenty of space if you had the need for 2 kids to sleep in there. You will need to bring condiments and spices (there was pepper and salt) and will need to purchase some extra toilet paper and paper towel and garbage bags if there a week or more. Very quiet neighborhood with walking distance to the shops and restaurants. We had great communication with the property manager who was so nice and helpful. I would stay here again and again! Nothing negative to say!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kari g.

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

Beach Basket is the Best!!

There are so many wonderful things to say about this property it is hard to know where to begin. This is by far the most considerately and vastly stocked rental in our multiple rental experiences. The kitchen is superb and has everything you need and all in excellent condition and working order. The bedrooms are all lovely. Soft bedding, lovely mattresses and the sun room with the single beds was perfect for our 5-year-old. The pool is fantastic! Just the right size and temperature and we spent a lot of time floating in the inflated tubes provided. We loved the outdoor shower! The beach equipment is truly outstanding - from coolers to chairs to umbrellas and a wagon to transport it all - all you need is sunscreen! There’s even a great selection of beach books to choose from! If you crave “Old Florida,” than this is the property. A gorgeous bungalow with the right amount of modern upgrades, and a air conditioner that keeps the whole house a perfect 74 degrees. This perfect little house is steps away from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Walking distance to great places to eat, shop and adventure. We can’t wait to come back, and our fur kid had a good time too!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Hello Kari, Thank you for the fantastic review! We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! Glad you found everything you and your family needed to make it a great Beach Vacation; and that it exceeded your expectations! We love the privacy our backyard has to offer - It’s the perfect place to BBQ and hang around after a great day at the beach. It’s wonderful to hear others say our beaches are the best of the best, because that’s what we think every time we get the opportunity to stay at Beach Basket! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

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

Great property old Florida charm

Great property and location!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful property in a great area of town. Close to the beach, shops, and restaurants. Could not ask for a better location. We enjoyed our stay at beach basket.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Spring break fun!

Beautiful old Florida home with all amenities. Pool and beach fantastic! Beds comfortable! Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna K.

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

Beach basket

What a lovely rental. The location to the beach was fantastic and the house was exactly as advertised and then some! We loved how stocked the house was with everything you could think of. The decorations throughout were terrific and it was very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rebecca m.

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

Perfect house in Anna Maria

This house is perfect! Charming cottage decorated nicely. Stocked with all you need if flying in from out of town. Beach chairs, towels and beach buggy were perfect. House was clean and well stocked with extras of everything! Perfect location to beach and close to the Main Street with shopping. Short walk to the beach- not really even a walk. It’s right there! Beach was not crowded when we visited in December over Christmas. Beautiful beaches and very clean area. Don’t hesitate to book the beach basket! We liked t is area better than Holmes or Bradenton beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam R.

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

Perfect Spot

We enjoyed our stay and the location by the beach very much! Just beautiful and cozy all around. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

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