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Escape to Anna Maria Island!

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front of house
upstairs screened patio

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Anna Maria Island, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

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

MBR Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape to Anna Maria Island!

Welcome to Ave Maria!

We are a 5 minute walk to Anna Maria Beach. Head on down to Bean Point, located on the northernmost tip of Anna Maria Island in Florida, is a popular beach known for its secluded atmosphere, beautiful white sand, and stunning views of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

This desirable north island location is a gem boasting a short walk to the beach, bay, with shopping, restaurants and ice cream! all right around the corner. Relax! soak up the sun and the quiet laid back style that is Anna Maria. Many activities are readily accessible such as jet ski, beach bikes, boat rentals, parasailing and fishing.

The kitchen was completely renovated in January 2025. We have super comfy beds - king is the master, queen in the guest room, and a sleeper sofa with new mattress. Our house is located a short walk to….everything! Enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches and sip a cocktail while watching the most fabulous sunset shows every night. A place to call home. A place for the entire family. You may never leave!

Enjoy our screened in front porch with seating area and fans. There is also an entire screened in living and dining space under the house with TV, grill, and games. Relax and be entertained! Have a cookout!

For your sun and fun days at the beach there are beach chairs, floats, sun umbrella, beach wagon, and beach toys available for your beach time. When you return there is an outdoor shower and foot rinse.

To enhance your beach adventure take a bike ride - we provide several for you. Check out Beach Bums for other rentals like kayaks, paddle boards, or group bikes and golf carts. A block away is the community recerational center for fitness and tennis (day use and week memberships are available). The playhouse is down the street.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Anna Maria Island, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Island Players - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Anna Maria Island! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Escape to Anna Maria Island!?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape to Anna Maria Island! on 17 July 2026 start from AU$609, 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 Escape to Anna Maria Island!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Anna Maria Island!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Anna Maria Island!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Anna Maria Island! located?

This family-friendly Anna Maria holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park and Bradenton Beach. Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 126 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our fourth stay here, the hosts are great, and we just love coming here every year!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Perfect location. Hosts very communicative. Just perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2026
Hello Joanne, We are delighted your stay was perfect. We want every guest to feel welcome and at home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, short walk to beach and shops. Very comfortable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2026
Hi Jordan, We are thrilled you were comfortable and hope you made some new memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great experience and amazing communication! Cannot wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2026
Hello Amy, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and the kind words. We hope the rest of the year brings more adventures
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anastasio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place. Great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place delivered on its high rating score. Wonderful location. Numerous beach access points and meal options available within walking distance. House was clean. Both kitchen and bathrooms were well-stocked. The screened-in outdoor areas and living room contained ample space for our family of 4 to relax. Bikes and folding chairs were in excellent condition and located in the main level storage shed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2026
Hi Sarah, It has been are pleasure to provide a comfortable home to relax and enjoy your stay. Have a great summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is perfect for us. Easy walk to the beach. House also came stocked with good beach gear and bikes/wagon. Communication with host was easy and fast. Will definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2025
Hi Dave, We are so pleased you have a great stay. The home is special to us, and we want every gurstd to be happy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2025
Hello Anthony, Thank you so much for the great review. It has been a pleasure to host you. Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was excellent! Quiet. Very comfortable house. Host did not intrude but was there if we needed anything.we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2025
Hello Ann, We are so happy your stay was comfortable. It's always a pleasure to ensure all guests have a wonderful experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay as usual. Our 4th visit and we’ll keep coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, around a 4 to 5 minute walk to the beach! And right around the corner from Pine! Great space indoors as well, nice kitchen and everything was well appointed
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Hi Cynthia, We love are location, so easy to get around and walkable. Kitchen was just remolded, we are happy to provide all necessary items.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian U.

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

Anna Maria Island Getaway

Our stay was fantastic. Easy walking access to the beach, trolley and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2025
Hi Brian, We really appreciate you staying with us. We hope you had a great time. Enjoy your summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl E.

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

Island Getaway

Our stay was fantastic. Beautiful place, beautiful weather. Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2025
Hello Cheryl, We appreciate you taking the time to review your stay with us. It is important to us you were comfortable and the home made you feel relaxed. The weather was fantastic!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

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

Wonderful family home

We loved the house and used the front screened in porch and downstairs screened in room so much. They were great when grands woke up earlier than everyone else. Great location and had everything we needed! Wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you for spending your vacation with us. Home away from Home is what we try hard to give are guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

Great beach house two blocks from the beach

The home is spectacular and we had a wonderful stay with family and friends that came to visit. We would stay here again any time. Close to the beach and one block from Pine Ave where you can eat and shop. We rented a golf cart and had fun.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Hi Ashley, Thank you for the kind words. Making memories with family friends is wonderful, we are happy our home provided a great time. One thing. when making my reviews, I mistskenly hit the no button for renting to you again. My apologies, you are welcome anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

claudia s.

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

Amazing Stay

Great place! Nicely decorated, clean and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Hello Claudia, We really appreciate when guests enjoy their stay with us. We look forward seeing you again soon. Have a great summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

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

Cozy beach house

Great location. Not far from the beach and close to the local little shops. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
Hello Jeanette, We appreciate you taking time to review your stay. It's been are pleasure to provide a comfortable place to relax.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

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

Island getaway

Great location. Great stay, love the front porch excellent communication. Already missing it can’t wait return
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2025
Hello Joanne, We have always enjoyed the front porch for morning coffee and breakfast. Thank you again for staying with us, and that your stay was confortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive. The house is in a great location to the beach, stores and restaurants. The house was well stocked. Loved the front porch and downstairs porch with games. We spent time on both. The house is very nice and was a perfect size for our family. We enjoyed using the bikes. It was helpful to have the beach chairs and umbrella as well. We had a wonderful stay at Ave Maria!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Hello, We appreciate your family choosing to stay with us. Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope you created some new memories and your family will come back to the island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A.J. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is lovely. We loved the front porch. Although we did not use the lanai on the lower level, it is a great place for outdoor activities and outdoor meals. The kitchen is amazing. We enjoyed the large center island which came in very handy as we all prepared dinner together. The only downside was the temperature control. We were fortunate that it was cooler weather, but in the afternoon the house did get warm. The thermostat is remote controlled so we could not adjust it to cool the house down. The host was accommodating to our request. I would just suggest working out the temperatures you would like with Jeff prior to your stay. Overall, the stay, the house, the location was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2025
Hello AJ, Thank you for your review, this helps us make guests time enjoyable. We do apologize for the temperature you experienced and should have explained how to use the thermostat. So glad your time was relaxing, and the kitchen made cooking fun!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

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

Great Location!

Right by all the restaurants and within walking distance to the beach. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Hello Dana, Thank you for reviewing our home. We truly hope your stay was and enjoyable and relaxing. Safe traverls We welcome you back anytime Cheers, Jeff & Susan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Perfect Location Excellent Host

We had a wonderful stay, property is well equipped and perfectly located. Host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Hello John, It's always a pleasure to hear are guests time have enjoyed there time. We believe making sure the home is well equipped.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

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

Great location and value.

Property was as described, clean and stocked well. Enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Hello Pete, We appreciate you staying with us and hope you had a great time! We make an every effort to make sure our home has everything guests need. Look forward to the next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Perfect location

This property was just perfect! Great location!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Hello Deborah, It was are pleasure to host you. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Look forward to having you back Jeff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Great location

We loved our stay! The house is very comfortable and spacious open main living area. Loved the location with being close to beach and pier. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Hello Kathy, We love to hear how much are guests enjoyed their stay. Thank you for the kind words and we look forward to hosting you again. Cheers, Jeff & Susan

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Anderson

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We built this house and our kids grew up spending summer and spring vacations there. It's provided us many memories of family and friends escaping the city life, basking in the sun and walking along the white powder sand beach. Make your memories, slip away and relax!

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