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The Cottage by Anna Maria Island

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Room
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Playground on site

Explore the area

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, LECOM Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

The Cottage by Anna Maria Island

The blue cottage is a charming, clean, and cozy home located in the heart of Bradenton FL.
It is an easy walk to Restaurants, Farmers Market (October- May), Village of the Arts, Riverwalk as well as being close to IMG, Beaches, Golf Courses, and all other attractions throughout the Tampa Bay area.
The kitchen has everything needed for cooking meals and making coffee! The bathroom has a shower and tub w/soap & shampoo provided! The cottage offers two porches. Where you can enjoy your morning coffee, relax in the evening with a good book, glass of wine, or enjoy dinner on the grill!
This cottage is an excellent location for doing any kind of vacation activity in the Bradenton area!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3569098vb
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

About the area

Bradenton

Bradenton is home to this cottage. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Anna Maria Beach and Bradenton Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • LECOM Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Manatee Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • IMG Academy - 17 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adobe Graffiti Lounge Kava Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wilder pizza Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Panda Buffet - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Toscana - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Peach's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage by Anna Maria Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cottage by Anna Maria Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage by Anna Maria Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage by Anna Maria Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage by Anna Maria Island located?

Situated in Bradenton, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Riverwalk, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park. Manatee Memorial Hospital and Red Barn Flea Market Plaza are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a pleasure to stay there.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
Thank you Vanessa. We enjoyed having you and Congrats on the diploma!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property. So close to fun downtown Bradenton and convenient to beaches! Check in was easy and parking was great! Enjoyed coffee each morning on the screened in private back porch
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2026
Thank you Natalie for the great review. I am so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maddison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
Thank you Maddison. We are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stay at 3-4 VRBO’s a year. This was one of our favorites because it feels like a home! We have 3 teens and this was the perfect spot for us to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2026
Thank you Jason for your review and comments. My husband and I are so glad your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cammy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great hosts responded quickly with some issues and had great recommendations for our stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2026
Thank you Cammy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

candy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time the place was nice and and great location. We went to several and the beach. So a breathtaking sunset. And had great food at the Cottonmmouth Soul Food!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2026
Candy, thank you so much for your review. We are glad you had a great stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the Blue Cottage a great deal & it was a perfect place for our stay in Bradenton. The hosts made us feel welcome & were so helpful when we had an internet issue. We had everything we needed for our stay, including spot-on recommendations from our hosts. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing spring break trip with grandkids! The cottage was a perfect fit and located wonderfully for beaches and restaurants. I liked the back parking area and huge screened in porch. We made use of beach towels and chairs that were provided so we didn't have to pack those extra items. The cottage was very clean and decor was pleasing. Especially appreciated coffee supplies! Would recommend for families and would love to come again myself!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us and for your review. We would look forward to hosting you again in the future and are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is only a 15 minute drive to the beach, when traffic is good. We especially appreciated the thoughtfulness of providing beach towels, sand toys, and beach chairs. The size of the house worked well for our family of four and we would happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2026
Thank you Liana. We are glad you had a great stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Callie B.

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

Cozy stay

It was a cozy cottage, comfortable and clean. We had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We stayed at the cottage as it was near my dad’s new residence and it was just as advertised. The home is in an older, historic area which lends to a different vibe than the newer neighborhoods. The cottage was furnished nicely and the owners made sure we were comfortable, particularly when the temp dropped to the 40s and we needed to turn the heat to the house back on! This is a perfect rental if you are looking for a reasonably priced, simple place to stay and have a rental car to get to the water or nearby areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2026
Alicia, thank you so much for the review and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage! The hosts were accessible and always answered our questions quickly. We loved sitting on the screened in porch. The cottage was very private and we did not hear any street noise at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Great Cottage

We enjoyed our stay! The cottage was clean and perfect for our family. Laura was super responsive and attentive to anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

The Cottage was perfect for our family trip

Amazing little Cottage and was perfect for our family. We had the best week and highly recommend this house. The owners were so nice and communication was awesome! 10 out of 10 and for the price I promise you you cannot beat it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Cozy Cottage stay

Great host ,nice property. We had a problem with the shower, but the host had it fixed almost immediately. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Cute and clean!

Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

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

Winter vacation

House was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The location is close to the beach. Lots to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yon S.

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

Nice, clean.

Nice little cottage. I liked the parking in the rear.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie S.

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

Great cottage & host!

The cottage was super cute and clean! The host, Laura, is super great at communicating and responds quickly. We were able to check in early which was super helpful & accommodating for our plans. Everywhere we needed to go was just a few minutes drive from the cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

The property manager was kind, respectful, and responsive.

The check-in was flawless. The host was utterly attentive and supportive.The cottage appeared clean initially, but we then discovered roaches and mice. It was unsettling to say the least.
Here are roaches in the bathtub.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

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

Excelent

Everything was very good, the only bad thing was the sink was clogged.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2024
We got that taken care of pronto. Thank you for a great review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Perfect Cottage and Location

We had a soccer tournament in Lakewood Ranch. This was a perfect location between the fields and the beach. The house was nicely decorated and suited our needs perfectly. There were even beach chairs and beach towels for our use! It was a little cool for the screened in porch but that was a very nice area. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had all the items. The host was easy to communicate with and very responsive in answering questions. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

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

Barb

Three of us lady friends met n spent 4 nights at this cottage. It was very clean n we each had our own room. We arrived late n lights were all on for us. Very welcoming. Neighborhood was very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2023
Thank you Barb
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

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

Wonderful property!

We had the best experience at this property! Communication from the owner was amazing from start to finish. Owner checked in with us prior to arrival, made sure lights were on for us and turned the heat on so it wasn’t cold when we got in. Very thoughtful and they checked in a few times throughout our stay to ensure we were comfortable and didn’t need anything. The house is in a perfect location if you’re traveling for the IMG academy. Clean, everything you could need. Thank you so much! We hope to be back !
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
It was a true delight to host you all. Hope to host you again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karla H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Cottage was nice,location questionable

Even though the neighborhood was a historic neighborhood the surrounding houses including the cottage yards were unkept. The cottage was clean and had plenty of rooms but there were window AC units in the kitchen, living room, and one bedroom. The other two bedrooms only had ceiling fans. It was a hot weekend and me and my friend had to share the room that had the AC unit in it. The other two rooms were never used. Ana Marie island was about a 20 min drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
We are sorry you were hot. The three AC units is more than enough to keep the cottage cool and comfortable. Wares Creek is a delightful downtown walkable neighborhood close to everything. I wish you had reached out to us. We have fans in every rooms but we would have been happy to bring additional fans. This is the first we have had this type of review so it has been noted. Have a great day.

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Hosted by Laura McKeithen

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