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Blue Heron Cottage - Anna Maria Island

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with a decorative map.
A modern shower area with a wooden panel wall, a white door, and a tiled floor.
A dining area with a wooden table, benches, and a gray sofa.
A bathroom with a white vanity, a mirror with lights, a sink, and a toilet. There is a bed with a floral pillow in the adjacent room.
A modern kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel sink, and built-in dishwasher. There is a grey sofa in the background and a fish-themed artwork on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bean Point Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Map
Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bayfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Heron Cottage - Anna Maria Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Heron Cottage - Anna Maria Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Heron Cottage - Anna Maria Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron Cottage - Anna Maria Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron Cottage - Anna Maria Island located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. Bayfront Park and Bay Boulevard Beach are also within 15 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. 81 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful unit, close to beach and all amenities. Our host, Gustavo was very attentive and easy to communicate with. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the blue heron. The cottage is perfectly located a few blocks from the beach with the best sunsets you'll ever see and a few blocks from dining and shopping. The cottage is clean and comfortable and has everything needed for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Blue Heron Cottage. The beach is within walking distance; so is the town. The cottage itself is clean, spacious, and comfortable. It is the perfect place for couples or small families staying on Anna Maria Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again

Perfect for what we needed. Awesome location to downtown and also to the beach. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean property!

Excellent property, very clean, great location & accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great place for two people long walk to the beach Beautiful beach not crowded
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Great location. Nice, simple, place that worked well for my wife and I. Good communication with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beach stay

The place was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Very close to where r friends were.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway!

Wonderful cottage with everything we needed for a relaxing get away. Gustavo is a wonderful host and we look forward to returning!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Everything was amazing, plenty of room for the four of us. Great location. Any questions were answered quickly from the owner. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect for us. Clean and comfortable in a quiet neighborhood. It is a 5 minute walk to the beach and a short drive to shops and restaurants. Host is friendly and responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break Sucess

We had a lovely time and this house was just right for our family! Easy walk to the beach and close to restraunts and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect little cottage in a great location on beautiful Anna Maria Island.

Enjoyed our stay at Blue Heron Cottage. Everything we needed from linens to kitchen items and beach chairs. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi Anna, It was our pleasure to host you. Glad to know you enjoyed your stay in sunny Anna Maria Island. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring get away

Nice property. Close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anna Maria Island Trip

Property was well maintained and communication with Gustavo was quick.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay in AMI

We were very impressed with the overall cleanliness and amenities of the Blue Heron. Very quiet neighborhood & easy walk to beach. (just wish it had a dishwasher!)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time !

We loved our stay in Anna Maria. The house was spotless and had everything we could possibly need. Being able to walk 3 blocks straight to Bean Point was the highlight !
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

This cottage had everything we needed which resulted in a wonderful, relaxing time with my daughter before she goes to college. Absolutely perfect (and yes, the outdoor shower is as great as everyone says).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage was perfect for our stay, with everything we needed. It was very clean and charming. The location was excellent and within walking distance to Rod & Reel Pier. We love AMI and would use this cottage again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blue Heron

Close to the powder soft sands of Bean Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect place. Loved it!

Thoroughly enjoyed our state. The place was absolutely perfect for what we wanted to do which was just hang out and go to the beach and eat some good food. Would highly recommend this place and we definitely intend to go back. About three blocks to an absolutely gorgeous beach! Chairs, umbrella and wagon perfect and everything was a great shape.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Cottage - Very Well Appointed!

Cottage in great position for beaches snd restaurants. Host were very solicitous. Great facilities. Would like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for sun and beach.

We had a great time. Did some bicycling and beaching. Very chill and quiet area. Pine Ave area was cool. Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach much more lively.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMI for Anniversary

Easy, fast and location was convenient
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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