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Hop, Skip and a Beach - 4Bed Pool Home in Anna Maria City - By Island Real Estat

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Hop, Skip and a Beach - 4Bed Pool Home in Anna Maria City - By Island Real Estat

Oh so close to the beach all it takes is a Hop, Skip and a Jump to get to the Beach! This newer 4 bedroom private pool home is west of Gulf Drive in beautiful Anna Maria City. This home has everything you and your family will need, and is less than 2 minutes to the flour soft sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Hop, Skip and a Beach is an elevated home that boasts a private heated pool with spa(hot tub) and many other covered areas poolside ideal for lounging after a busy day of exploring Anna Maria Island. Enjoy an outdoor meal under the covered lanai or the island tiki overlooking the spacious pool. There is also a brand new game room with bar, large TV, electronic dart board, and vintage fridge! Also take in a game of corn hole with custom boards offered by the owner.

There are so many outdoor decks you will need to extend your stay in order to enjoy them all, and get yourself enough of the fresh sea air everyone talks about. The great room area is open to the fully stocked gourmet kitchen, living area and dining area. Just at the top of the stairs is a washer and dryer on the third floor for guest convenience. Three of the four bedrooms are located upstairs on the third floor including the Master suite. This private West of Gulf Drive home comfortably accommodates a group of 8 with a King sized bed in the master bedroom, a second master with King bed, a Queen bed in the fourth guest bedroom off the living area and a full over queen bunkbed in the third bedroom perfect for kids or adults.

Hop, Skip and a Beach is located on the North end of Anna Maria Island in Anna Maria City. The elevated home is just a short trolley ride, bike ride or walk away from some of the great local shops and restaurants. Walk the beach for 15 minutes to the famed Sandbar restaurant for a beachside cocktail.

Please note: this property books Saturday to Saturday. We may sometimes gladly accept non Saturday to Saturday stays from middle of August to middle of December or for short stays. Please ask a reservation specialist for more details.

Don’t see availability for your exact dates, give our office a call 941-778-6066.

To be eligible for a refund, less our $250 cancellation fee, guests must cancel in writing outside 60 days from arrival.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Your booking is with Island Real Estate Vacations. We will send you check-in instructions 30 days prior to your arrival date. Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking. Island Real Estate Vacations will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.

Payment of reservation deposit is considered acceptance of all terms regardless of signature status of contract. Guest is responsible for adhering to the rental terms and dates. Any error on Guest’s part is not the responsibility of the agent. Sub-leasing of your vacation rental is strictly prohibited. A mid-stay clean and charge equal to the standard cleaning fee are required for all stays 21 nights or longer. By providing your phone number, you agree to receive text messages from our company. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.

Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. Please note unless alternative arrangements are made, the bank account or credit card on file will be charged your remaining balance automatically at 60 days. If you do not wish to pay with the bank account or credit card on file, please reach out to pay several days in advance of 60 days prior to your arrival. If you initially paid with an eCheck and received the booking incentive, please remember future payments must also be made with an eCheck. Thank you for choosing eCheck to help reduce the cost of business. Please note the eCheck payment option cannot be used within 14 days of arrival. Any refunds on checks and echecks will be delayed at least 14 days after deposit or until funds are verified.

All our properties provide luxury linens for you to enjoy during your stay.


VR17-000012

Max Vehicles Allowed:4 Max Day Guests Allowed:2

Please be sure to obey all traffic laws and be sure you are parking in a permitted area if parking on the streets. If you park in a non-parking zone or against traffic, you will be ticketed.

Anna Maria Island’s noise ordinance aims to ensure citizens can enjoy a peaceful environment. The ordinance applies to all areas of the city, including public and private property, and places of business. It defines noise as any sound that annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of ordinary sensibilities or causes or tends to cause an adverse physical or psychological effect on such reasonable person. The noise ordinance limits the maximum permissible noise levels to:
7 AM–10 PM: 65 decibels: (Consistently shouting in the pool exceeds 65 decibels)
10 PM–7 AM: 50 decibels: (An audible conversation from 50’ or 15 meters away exceeds 50 decibels)
The ordinance also prohibits plainly audible noise, which refers to any sound that can be clearly heard by a person using their normal hearing faculties. This means that a person can still be in violation if the noise can be easily heard by responding officers from a distance of 100 feet from the property line. Fines for excessive noise can range from $100 to $1,000.

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About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Island Players - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬9 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, everything you need to enjoy a nice vacation at Anna Maria island
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed M.

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

Great stay in Anna Maria

Wonderful location and property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Glad you enjoyed the stay! You are always welcomed :).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy M.

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

Beautiful house in a great location!!

We loved this property and the general location to everything on the island. We’d definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2022
Hello Marcy. Thank you so much for your review! Glad to hear that our property was just what you needed to enjoy your stay on Anna Maria Island. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Hopskopandabeach

Amazing place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Thank you for the review Brian! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Hop Skip and a Beach! We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt F.

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

Great location and ease of access for the week!

Nice property and location on the island is ideal! Very well maintained and would come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Hello Kurt, thank you so much for you review of our property. Very glad that we were able to meet your expectations, and that your enjoyed your stay with us. Hopefully we can host your next vacation on Anna Maria Island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

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

Great trip

Everything was just as expected !! Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Thank you Ellen! We hope you had a great time if you ever find yourself on AMI again keep us in mind. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Perfect Island Get-Away!

The property was truly amazing! Feet from the beach! Spacious and comfortable. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
Thank you for your review! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope that you'll rent with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

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

Fall break

Very beautiful property! Would definitely stay here again. Property management was very quick to respond to any questions I had. The pool area was very nice and enjoyable for all. Great location to the beach. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2022
Hello Russel! Thank you for your review of our property, we greatly appreciate it! Hopefully the next time you find yourself on Anna Maria Island, we can host your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

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

Fall Break 2023

Nicely updated house. Just a short walk to the beach. The road noise is a bit much but tolerable. Pool and hot tub are relaxing and private. Short walk or drive to shops and restaurants. I would definitely recommend this place and would stay again if we return.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Hi Christopher, Thank you for your review, and we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

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

Great Family Trip!

The property was great, very nice and clean. Equipped with games for family and friends to play. In the garage, they had beach chairs and bikes to use. Even had a wagon as well which came in handy. The backyard was nice and relaxing. It was a little chilly, so we were able to heat the pool and still enjoy it. We spent most of our time in the main living area. Walking distance to beach and about 7 min walk from restaurants, rentals, and ice cream shop. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
That is great to hear, thank you for sharing you experience. We hope to have you stay with us again !
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori R.

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

Vacation from Wake Forest NC

The cottage was clean and was pretty much what the pictures showed. Easy access to the beach. Pool area and pool was nice. I rented it partially because it said gourmet kitchen thinking it would be well stocked for cooking. Was a little disappointed with pots and pans. We came mid Covid and not wanting to eat out. Also the grill had no grilling utensils so made it a little difficult. Was happy that there were bikes to ride. All in all an enjoyable vacation.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2020
Hi Lori! Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback, and will reach out to the owner to see if they will add more kitchen inventory and grilling utensils. We are glad you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Great 40th birthday celebration trip!

This house was perfect for my husbands 40th birthday. I surprised him by getting this house and inviting his family. In total there were 8 of us, including two kids. The house was the perfect size for all of us. The decor was absolutely lovely! Our kids enjoyed the pool and the house was stocked with everything we needed including tons of beach chairs, toys, bikes, floaties and games. We also love the proximity to the beach. It was a short block to beach access. Our only (minor) complaints were the floors in the house are pretty dirty. We had to wear shoes around the house or the bottom of our feet would get really dark. The cleaning crews need to do a deep clean of the floors. Also, the backyard has a TON of mosquitoes. We all got a lot of bites. So maybe spray? Overall these things didn’t take away from our enjoyment much. Just wanted to include it for people who may be bothered by those things and for the property management company to maybe take care of those things. Overall we would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Hi Suzanne, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that Hop Skip and a Beach was the perfect choice for your husband's 40th birthday celebration and that you all had a wonderful time. It's great to know that the house accommodated your family comfortably and that the décor was appreciated. We're sorry to hear about the issues with the cleanliness of the floors and the mosquitoes in the backyard. We'll definitely address these concerns with our cleaning crew to ensure a deep clean of the floors and consider implementing mosquito control measures for future guests' comfort. Despite these minor inconveniences, we're glad they didn't detract much from your overall enjoyment. We would love to welcome you back again for another memorable stay! If there's anything else we can do to enhance your experience next time, please let us know.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Buffie K.

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

Great house and location but…….

This house is gorgeous! Beautifully decorated and literally a hop skip to the beach! Plenty of towels, extra blankets and they provided extra TP and little personal hygiene packets for each bathroom which was amazing!!! We had a marvelous time BUT…..we spent the extra money to get a house with a nice pool and backyard. However, we were unable to spend anytime outdoors as we got eaten alive by mosquitos! We went to ace hardware to buy mosquito foggers and personal mosquito spray with the max allowed DEET, and they did nothing! It’s infested! I did message the property company through the Vrbo App but no one responded. The pool was also filthy and never cleaned once while we were there. They also only provide 1 lounge chair! Not that we could have used it but if we were able to be outside, I would guess that more than one person would like to lounge in the sun.We vacation every summer to AMI, we know it’s Florida and there are always mosquitos, however this was next level. My husband tried grilling and couldn’t finish because he got attacked. We couldn’t have coffee on the back balcony either. Anytime you opened the back sliding doors, 10 would make their way in! Ugh!I would suggest to the rental company to have the property professionally sprayed the night before any guests come to stay.We would love to come back to this house next year as it was perfect for us and the location couldn’t have been better, but I think we will look elsewhere due to the mosquito problem!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Hi Buffie, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re so happy to hear you loved the house itself, the beautiful decor, and the prime location just steps from the beach. It’s great to know the extra touches like towels, blankets, and hygiene packets made your stay comfortable. That said, we’re truly sorry to hear about the mosquito issues and the pool condition during your visit. We understand how frustrating that must have been and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience it caused. Your feedback about the outdoor experience is very important to us, and we will be addressing the mosquito situation promptly with professional pest control before future guests arrive. We’ll also review our pool maintenance schedule to ensure it meets expectations every day. Thank you for letting us know about the limited lounge chairs as well; we’ll look into adding more to improve the outdoor experience. We really appreciate your honesty and hope that despite these issues, you might consider staying with us again in the future — we’d love the chance to provide you with a much better experience next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Wish pool was warmer but that is only complaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2026
A pleasure to have hosted you - come back soon :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

les Ami

(:
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2025
Thanks, Desmond! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Hop Skip and a Beach—come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn E.

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

Great property and location

Great place to stay with family. Right on trolly line so everyone can easily do what they Qantas to do. Even though on corner traffic noise was minimal. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2022
Thank you for your great review! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to hosting you again on Anna Maria Island!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha P.

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

Awesome Spring Breal!

We had a wonderful Spring break! The house was beautiful and very clean. There was a bouquet of fresh sunflowers when we arrived. The pool and spa were warm and perfect after a day at the beach. The house had 2 bikes, plenty of beach chairs and wagon to pull everything down to the beach. Easy walk to the pathway that leads to the beach. The beach was beautiful. The water was clear. We had the best time! There was plenty of room for two adults and four teens. Everyone had a space to hang out together or on our own. I’d definitely recommend staying at this beautiful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hasti L.

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

Great location

The place seems newly renovated and well put together. Overall we had an excellent experience. The house is comfortable and the location and proximity to the beach and restaurants is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful and comfortable house for a dream family vacations at the beach

Really nice house, super close to the beach, very clean, great spaces to share with the family at the pool, when cooking, eating and/or watching a movie. Also The manager team is amazing, quick and efficient response. We are looking forward to rent it again in the future for another awesome week at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2020
Hi! Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to hosting you again.
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