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CHARMING COTTAGE W/HEATED POOL, Close to Gulf & Bay Beach, FREE WiFi/Trolley, Dog*(See Note) Friendly!

Holiday home with an outdoor pool, steps from Anna Maria Beach

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Private Pool
Enter into Living area
Watch TV in Sectional Comfort
Open Floor Plan
Dining seats up to 8

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Anna Maria Beach
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CHARMING COTTAGE W/HEATED POOL, Close to Gulf & Bay Beach, FREE WiFi/Trolley, Dog*(See Note) Friendly!

**ASK ABOUT LAST-MINUTE DEALS!

All of the comforts of home in this tastefully designed 4-bedroom 3-bath ground floor cottage, nestled at the corner of Alamanda and North Bay Boulevard.

The home's backyard oasis is sure to be your favorite place to relax. The patio extends the length of the yard, with areas to grill, picnic, and lounge in the sun or under umbrellas. Take a refreshing swim in your heated pool,

Inside you'll find amenities that will make your vacation a breeze, including a fully equipped kitchen and adjoining dining area with a table that seats 8, perfect for gathering together to share your vacation plans, play games, and enjoy special moments. Sleep in comfort in a king, 2 queen beds, and a bunk bed with twin on top, double on bottom and a twin trundle. The Primary suite has a walk-in shower and 2 sinks as well as an outdoor exit.

A block to the famous Bean Point Beach and close to the Bay side park and beach, Island exploration will give you seven miles of uninterrupted beaches, with limitless silky sand and pristine waters. Bring along a camera to capture the most breathtaking sunsets you've ever seen. If you're an early riser, you can catch the sunrise over the Tampa Bay Bridge from the Pier. Take a Trolley to shops or restaurants - it's free and runs from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A NOTE ABOUT POOL HEAT: If you book online, your reservation will automatically populate with a pool heat charge for one week. If your reservation is for a longer period, someone on our staff will adjust the pool heat rate to reflect the longer stay. We recommend pool heat at this property, regardless of the time of year, as pools near shady trees stay cooler, even in the summer.

*PET OWNERS: This property is dog friendly with restrictions and a non-refundable pet fee of $150 per dog for the first week. There is a $50 fee per dog per week for each additional week booked. Also, certain breeds are excluded. It is necessary that you check with our office prior to your trip for details on weight and breed limitations.

Our Cancellation Policy: In order to protect our owners from loss of income, ALL MONIES PAID TOWARDS YOUR RESERVATION MAY BE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER A CERTAIN DATE! FULL AND PARTIAL REFUNDS MAY BE GIVEN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Ask our office for details, or check your rental agreement.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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
Children Allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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 Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Cafe - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does CHARMING COTTAGE W/HEATED POOL, Close to Gulf & Bay Beach, FREE WiFi/Trolley, Dog*(See Note) Friendly! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is CHARMING COTTAGE W/HEATED POOL, Close to Gulf & Bay Beach, FREE WiFi/Trolley, Dog*(See Note) Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CHARMING COTTAGE W/HEATED POOL, Close to Gulf & Bay Beach, FREE WiFi/Trolley, Dog*(See Note) Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CHARMING COTTAGE W/HEATED POOL, Close to Gulf & Bay Beach, FREE WiFi/Trolley, Dog*(See Note) Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CHARMING COTTAGE W/HEATED POOL, Close to Gulf & Bay Beach, FREE WiFi/Trolley, Dog*(See Note) Friendly! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. Bayfront Park and Palmetto Avenue Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 51 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

carol r.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Better communication. When we arrived a chair and bed were already broken. Be sure to ask for a direct phone to the owner if items are not fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great. We really enjoyed the location. Having the heat pool was a nice bonus. The kitchen was well equipped. It was nice and clean. There were a few things that could use an update from a renters view the master bedroom mattress (which is were we slept) could be upgraded the other bedrooms had nicer and much more comfortable mattresses. The patio furniture also should be upgraded the table and four chairs are old. The plastic picnic table is falling apart. The lounge chairs were good. Having the grill was really nice to have to cook on. I don’t want to sound critical but they were the things that we noticed. Over all it was a great place.
Pool at house.
Sunset at Coquina Beach
Bean Point. White soft sand.
Bird Nesting
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina F.

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

Such a great location!

Second time staying in this great location one block from Rod and Reel pier at bean point. Cute place with a great little pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Patricia M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location, easy check in and out.

Nice home and pool area. Refrigerator did not keep food cold toward the end of the week but overall a great location and spacious home
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K., Wilder, Kentucky

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

Summer fun on Anna Maria Island

Wonderful week on Anna Maria Island. This house is closer to the bay so ocean access a little far, however, we had golf carts and found a shorter beach access. Pool area very lovely and functional for our group. We highly recommend Starfish cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Would book again

From start to finish booking was extremely easy and we'll worth the money. We were very close to the water, and having our own pool was awesome. House was clean and looked well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen K.

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

Great stay!

The property was exactly as listed. It is in a fabulous location one house from the Rod’ n Reel pier. The pool is bigger than it looks in the pictures. It is an older FL home, but offered everything we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

L.E. F., Coconut Creek

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

Great and comfortable home within walking distance to the beach

Very comfortable and spacious home for a family of 8 adults. Very well equipped kitchen! Within walking distance to beach, which is not crowded at all due to it being in the North point location. I would consider renting it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L. Y.

Great family week

This house in close proximity to the beach as well as the iconic Rod and Reel restaurant served our family well. The adequate kitchen and gas grill made for some fine seafood meals at home, and it was an easy walk to Anna Maria village. Pool was perfect. No problems with WiFi.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jerome P.

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

Great vacation property in fantastic location

We spend our Christmas break at this property on Anna Maria Island. Great experience all around. Property was fantastic and the service from the agency was top notch! A minor recommendation on how to improve the experience at the property would be to install stronger outdoor lighting in the backyard. This will help with the BBQ in the evening, especially during the winter months...
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Vanessa M., USA

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

Enjoyed our stay in April

The property was great, nicer in person. Could have used more Tupperware for nights we cooked at home. The pool company left the water running all day and by the time we got there the first night the pool area was flooded, but we just swept it up and it quickly dried out. No complaints otherwise.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Peaceful post hurricane visit

It was not our typical visit to AMI. Traveling in on the tail of Ian had us a little concerned. We knew there was no power on the island, and weren't sure of our welcome when the community was in chaos. Edward and his team were juggling to place people in other homes. The team moved us to a lovely home not far from our chosen property. We enjoyed it while we waited to move to our island home. Both houses were welcoming and well equipped, but we felt more at home in Starfish. It is a home, not a house. We are so glad AMI avoided the storm and can't wait for our next visit. Thanks team, for going way above and beyond for our visit. Your professionalism and kindness during this challenge were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Great house near beach

I really enjoyed my stay at the starfish cottage. The house is of nice size with a huge master bedroom with large flat screen tv . The showers were nice but we ran out of hot water rather quickly. But hey you're on Anna Maria Island who cares about a little luke warm water. The kitchen had everything you will need to feed your group but the only extra's were salt and pepper. The living room was comfy and there were many books to read. Now for the crowning jewel... That back yard ! Completely gorgeous beautiful plants and a heated (I went in February) pool with no trace of any chlorine smell. We were close enough to the pier that before going to town to grocery shop I walked to get coffee in morning and at night we had dinner at said pier which was great. There are shops everywhere a half mile up the street. Was able to get a massage and pedicure in a moments notice. Just turn right and walk to the end of street cross a footbridge and there are the most beautiful beaches as far as the eye can see. I will definitely be going back. Oh yeah must not forget a very important bit of information... The beds... They are so comfortable and the sheets are of such high quality you don't want to get out of bed. I had one issue come up about the umbrella over the outdoor table. texted owner and a new one was installed the very next day. super satisfied.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2016

8/10 Good

Mary Kaye C.

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

AMI with the girls, 2024

The positives: Great location! Just a block from the Rod & Reel Pier, walking distance to City Pier and shopping-and of course the beach! The home is cute, older place, grandfathered I'm sure. Nice kitchen and bedrooms with comfortable beds. We snacked at home a lot-there were supplies in the kitchen, but no salt/pepper or spices of any sort. Plenty of parking! My major complaint was about the pool. Upon arrival, it was very dirty with debris. The pool vacuum was on, but spitting dirt and debris right back in from the filter. I notified the owner and management company right away and was told they knew about this and were waiting on a new filter. Problem was that I was never notified and we were not able to use the pool the entire time we were there. I also notified the pool technician per protocol, but he vas on vacation and had no backup. He did have a friend stop by who knew nothing about pools and came at 9:30 at night (we almost called the cops). The management company admittedly knew about this and nothing was done. We are working on some kind of compensation, but we paid for a house with a pool and did not get what we paid for. Our group managed to have a lot of fun. Just disappointed about the pool-and boy, it was hot! We just spent more time at the beach! Thank goodness the air conditioning was working!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house was okay Living area couch very small for 7. Very unhappy that when we arrived there was no safety measures for the pool. I have very curious 2 and 5year old grandboys and I was a nervous wreck about them getting out there. Also, need a railing to get out of pool. I slipped and broke my toe. The pool heat did not work until the pool service man came yesterday. No backyard lights for nighttime swimming. So overall while we had a wonderful time on AMI , I was disappointed with the house for the cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and the beach was within walking distance. Pool was dirty upon arrival but the pool guy was there our 2nd day to clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marisol E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a good stay, we enjoyed itJust the lights outside in the pool area were not good and the check out at 10:00 AM was too early for us that travelled with 2 toddlers—most of places/ hotels we have visited the checkout is at 11:00Other than those little details everything was perfectThank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destini M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check in process was a breeze. The house was beautiful and the kitchen had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable also. The outdoor area and pool were wonderful. We had a blast, especially my 10 year old granddaughter. Beautiful place to stay and close to the beach. We loved it here. Book it, you will not regret it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Clean. Well supplied kitchen. Nice pool area. Definitely will return
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varinia G.

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

Great weekend

The house was great for our family, clean and with everything that we needed available. The pool was always clean. Location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gileno O.

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

Excellent

I be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan W.

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

Swing and a miss

This is my family’s 4th year in a row coming to Anna Maria and we have stayed at different houses each time. We loved the location to Bean point and the backyard was amazing. The things we didn’t love was the cleanliness of the property. The kitchen’s wood flooring was buckled and big gaps that was not friendly to the kids toes and when going to use the coffee pot, I had to clean the pot of the coffee left in it. The bathroom tub was visibly dirty and the sheets in one bedroom did not fit. For the amount you pay and a cleaning fee I would have hoped to walk into a nicer place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

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

Girls trip

We were a block from the beach and closer than that to the pier. Our trip started years ago with just myself and sister. Gradually we added daughters, nieces daughter in law and niece in law. We are up to 8 most years, sometimes just 7 of us. Every year we pick the next destination. We are all so glad we chose this one this year. In fact several mentioned that they would do this trip again some year. Same place. The pool was such an added bonus. We could walk to the beach, walk to the pier, or just relax by the pool. We loved it! And Kate was a real pleasure to deal with. We will definitely do this again some year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

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