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The Anchor ---Steps to beaches, restaurants and fun night life

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Living area
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Anchor ---Steps to beaches, restaurants and fun night life



The Anchor features two comfortable bedrooms, each with a king bed. Both have flat-panel TVs in each bedroom. The bathroom with a shower sits at the end of the hall between the two bedrooms. You can eat a beach-side breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the famous Gulf Drive Café right at the end of the street. If you choose to cook you'll quickly discover lots of special touches to help you get the job done. At mealtime, eat at the breakfast bar, or pull out the antique kitchen table for more seating. An overstuffed sofa and other comfy chairs in the living room will give you a great place to relax, whether watching T.V., reading a great book, or enjoying cocktails. A nook off the living area features two twin beds for the kids. Outside you'll find a gas grill. You'll also be able to easily walk to other Bradenton Beach attractions, including the Marina, the Pier, restaurants, shops, and loads of Anna Maria Island fun!

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
please remove all sheets and towels and place next to the machine. Please start the first load.
Please wash dirty dishes and place back where they were initially
No smoking in the home

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

About the area

Bradenton Beach

Located in Bradenton Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina 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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What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bradenton Beach Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cortez Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Star Fish Company - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Anchor ---Steps to beaches, restaurants and fun night life pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Anchor ---Steps to beaches, restaurants and fun night life?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Anchor ---Steps to beaches, restaurants and fun night life on 27 Nov 2024 start from AU$400, 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.

How much is parking at The Anchor ---Steps to beaches, restaurants and fun night life?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Anchor ---Steps to beaches, restaurants and fun night life?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Anchor ---Steps to beaches, restaurants and fun night life?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Anchor ---Steps to beaches, restaurants and fun night life located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. Bradenton Beach Marina and Bridge Street are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth m.

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

The house had everything we needed and it was very close to the beach and restaurants!

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

martin r.

Excellent experience!!!

We have a great time. The unit was clean and well furnished. Close to the beach. Beautiful area. It is highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
thank you for the review. I appreciate the time for the response. Please come again if in the area....
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

Good location

Good ;location, close to beach and restaurants. Quiet. Suggest blackout curtains for bedrooms as spotlights shine directly in, making it difficult to sleep. A couple of lounge chairs would be a nice addition.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good location to walk to the beach and to a great cafe. This cottage had everything we needed.

We brought 2 grand boys to the beach and gulf, a first for both. Ages 11&15, they have fallen in love with this island. And what’s not to like? Along with the beach we have been to Tree Umph ropes courses and zip lines in Bradenton. Perfect for teens! We also enjoyed hiking and kayaking in Robinson Preserve. Our cottage, the Anchor, was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

4/10 Poor

Branden P.

Very hard to reach property owner for access. Place was clean, but amenities were not as advertised.

Also still waiting on deposit refund, been 2 weeks since checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Your deposit was refunded Nov 11th by vrbo. Your check out date was the fifth. This was six days after departure.This is an automatic refund. Please check your records again. Also, You never tried to contact me by either vrbo, email or phone if there was an issue. What amenities are you referring to that were lacking? Sorry if you tried to communicate by another means that I did not see. You were given access instructions as well. Please let me know what else I can do for you. Again, my apologies. Happy Holidays.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucille R.

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

Nice stay

The property was in a great location and very cozy!! Not sure how it fits more than 4 people comfortably!! Would rent it again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina G.

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

Perfect spot! Walking distance to beach, restaurants and shopping. Very clean

Loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret M.

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

Lovely cottage and very close to the beach.

Clean and beachy themed home. Super comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daliah R.

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

Location

Love the location! Very close to everything. Very spacious but it was only 3 of us. Has laundry in the kitchen which was a surprise! Didn’t think we had any! Only thing was there wasn’t that many outlets. Only 2-3 and weren’t in the rooms. Maybe if we didn’t have to work it wouldn’t have been an issue. Overall great place to rent!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Katherine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Kitchen unusable because of sink leak & poor communication with property manager

Unit was cute and conveniently located on the island. We stayed for a week but by day 3, the sink was leaking and water was flooding the kitchen. We promptly contacted the property manager to let her know about the leak and gave her the okay to let the maintenance guy in even if we were out on the beach. By day 5 we called her again and she told us she has been too busy. We have two little kids and we rented this place with a full kitchen to make simple meals as the lines for restaurants could be terribly long during spring break. When we complained to the owner, to her credit, she responded fast and did send maintenance guy on the last day of our stay but he would not get in without the property manager being there. I think the problem lies with the property manager because she did not communicate to the maintenance guy or us efficiently. Another thing is some guys kept coming in and out to get tools or return tools to the storage shed. Wish we were notified of that beforehand because one time two guys came by at night dragging a pressure washer to the shed, freaking us out. Anna Maria island is great but stay elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2021
Thank you for the review. We did stop by several times and no one was home. We do not enter a property due to Covid without the guests permission. The sink was in good condition and working great when you checked in and also you told us about half way into your trip. I would like to say that we found fish scales all over the kitchen and all around the sink. It took a long time to get them up and it is possible that something in the drain contributed to the issue. Thank you and I hope you had a safe trip home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Excellent location and such a nice house. We really enjoyed our stay.

Very well kept house and located close to everything we needed. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

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

Husband and I stayed here from Feb 21-28. Was very pleased with everything about it.

Not the fanciest place I’m sure on the island but it was comfortable and in a excellent location. Already thinking about staying here next year. Wendy the owner was nothing but helpful and responded to any questions I had. Thank you Wendy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared L.

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

Great spot, Great manager

Great location. Clean place. Minor wear and tear things that are normal but communication from Wendy was quick and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2020
Super group. Would welcome anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles Z.

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

Love the Location

This is a great place to stay. A very short walk to the beach, restaurants, and the Tiki bar. And a short drive for groceries with easy access on and off the Island. The house had everything we needed, and the property manager was very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

George T.

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

nice place

place was nice for our short stay. only issue was with lack of internet and TV. password given wouldn't work. Couldn't wait till someone came to check it out. Was told service was working but i was still unable to log on. Without internet and tv service this could've been a bad issue for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

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

Quaint

This is my second visit to the property. Love bringing my family here to enjoy the beach. The place is very clean, the location is perfect-and the owner is great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa R.

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

Great little gem

This is the 2nd time I’ve stayed here. Absolutely perfectt from start to finish! Location is awesome.. walking distance to bars restaurants shopping and beach. It’s always very clean updated and fully stocked with all pots pans dishes towels beach stuff etc. even has washer dryer and an ice machine which is killer. We now call this our home away from home and will continue to stay here every time we visit Ana Maria Island. Wendy is awesome. She is always available and very accommodating. ❤️❤️❤️❤️Love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate W.

Not luxurious, small, but cute and adequate for a short visit.

There is no dishwasher even though the description says that there is one. For a weekend stay this wasn’t a huge drawback, but it would be extremely annoying if we had stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

Perfect lil getaway spot!

It was perfect in every way. Very clean and all the amenities plus some. Within walking distance to many fun spots and the beach is always beautiful! We had a wonderful time and plan to come back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER O.

Wonder spot in Bradenton Beach

Split cottage had ample room and good amenities. Comfortable for a 5 day Easter break vacation with my family of 4. Could use a little "spring cleaning" on a down week. Master bed was so-so on the comfort level. BUT what you can't beat is the location. Just perfect if you like the beach and convenient for whatever else you could plan in the area - walk or quick drive. Little Mexican cantina a stones throw away is excellent. Gulf Drive Cafe has a decent breakfast but that's about it. Scenery is great but don't be in a hurry if you go here to eat. Wendy is very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Had a great time. We always like Anna Marie, and will be back again. House was clean amd enjoyable

The beach couldn’t be any closer. All amenities you could every need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Perfect location

Very convenient to beach, cafe and tiki bar
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Ideal Holiday Week Vacation

Location could not have been better - right across from the beach. The beach was wide, clean and not a lot of people. The location was also close to the supermarket, restaurants, sea food market and the tiki bar. Unit was clean, well furnished and very well laid out. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook a few meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sherry m.

Quaint and comfortable

The cottage was darling!!!! Super clean, perfect location, had everything we needed to enjoy our annual girls getaway. We had beach chairs, towels, ice, coolers, and a washer and dryer. Location was amazing! Across from the beach and a cute tiki bar with great food and drinks.... the roasted feta dish was my fave..... walking distance from unique shops, and a Farmers Market on Sunday mornings, and a 20 minute drive to the fabulous St Armand's circle in Sarasota. The owner was quick to respond to messages, saved our dinner when she showed up with a new propane tank within minutes of our panicked phone call, and was more than accommodating with regards to our departure time. We would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this cute cracker cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Catherine K.

Quaint and Charming

My husband and I stayed two nights in cottage 106 (on the left). The location is very convenient to the beach, and a quick drive to the shops, pier and restaurants on Bridge Street. We had a wonderful dinner at The Beach House, which we highly recommend, and a delicious breakfast at Gulf Drive Café (across the street). The cottage is bright, charming and the AC works great. The beds are full size, which we found to be a bit small for our comfort (we are not large people). We would have preferred a queen size or larger, and would have loved blackout curtains on the windows - which only have blinds covering them. As others commented, the window pane door on the side of the cottage is not covered, but we never saw the maintenance man - or anyone else - during our stay. The unit was clean, but could use an intense cleaning. It is equipped with everything you need for comfort, however, bring your own beach towels because there aren't any for outside use in the cottage. Also, you will hear every note and beat to the music being played at the bar/restaurant across the street, though it ceased at 10:00 p.m. while we were there. The beach is clean, absolutely beautiful, and wasn't very crowded. Though we never met Wendy, the owner, she was very communicative and responsive.

About the host

Hosted by Beach Dreams Property Manager

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Why they chose this property

"Key West style of architecture in keeping with the charm of the old Florida Cracker homes. Cracker "more than design. It is a way of life."

Long time regarded as a poor relative in the family of American architecture, Cracker style is now being celebrated for its inventiveness and energy efficiency.

What makes this property unique

100 Yards off the Beach and the Same Distance to the World Famous "Gulf Drive Cafe and Kokonut Hut".

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