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Escape to Anna Maria Island!

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Front of house
front of house
upstairs screened patio

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bean Point Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

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, Bean Point Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪41 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: 30
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
The Nest Thermosat is not to be modified or changed. This includes making any temperature changes, or attempt to disarm or cause misuse of the Nest.
No Smoking/Vaping or any other use of a smoking substance, inside the house, inside any screened in areas. Any violations will result in a $500 fine
No pets allowed, by the guests, family or friends. Any violations will result in a fine or additional cleaning charges. No Parties. $500 fine

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9234376
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

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 Bean Point Beach and Bradenton Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪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 Ave Maria: 5-min walk to the beach?

As of 4 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ave Maria: 5-min walk to the beach on 1 Aug 2026 start from AU$749, 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. 138 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 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

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alicia W.

Liked: Location
The location was amazing and we loved the new screened in porch and upstairs porch! The kitchen was beautiful and well equipped. It was clean and has everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2026
Hello Alicia, Thank you for the kind words. The kitchen turned out great, and we hope you cokked some good meals. Enjoy your summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hattie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home within walking distance of the beach, restaurants, and tons of shopping. The hosts were quick to get back to us when we messaged them. They had beach supplies we could use as well. Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2026
Hello Hattie, So glad your time was enjoyable. We hope your summer remains exiting.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Hi Michelle, We apologize for the late response. We hope you were comfortable and your time on the island was enjoyable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super great place to stay. The house was clean, well stocked and a great location. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Hi Patti, Thank you for your kind words. Our home is special to us, and we lover that are guests have a great time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J.J. O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for my wife son and I.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
H J.J. We love to hear family stories, we are so glad the home was comfortable and accommodating for your family
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was beautiful. Exactly as described. The location was perfect. A very short walk to everything you could need...the beach, restaurants and shops. Our favorite part was enjoying morning coffee on the screened in porch. The house was clean and had everything you could need. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Hi Ruth, I cannot believe we have not responded to a long time guest. Thank you so much for allowing us to host you over all these years. More renovations coming including a pool. Yea!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! Property was perfect for our family of 5. Very clean and we loved sitting out on the screened in porches. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Hi Cindy, I apologize for the late response. Very happy the house was a perfect fit for your family! Have a great summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this home. It was very well stocked in every way. The house was perfectly located in the most beautiful part of AMI. The beach, restaurants and shops were right down the street. Our host responded right away to any questions that we had. We will stay again. Five stars in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for 4 nights with my parents and our almost-2 year son. Such a nice place with all the amenities you’d want for a quick beach trip! Conveniently located in the middle of the island, can walk to either side in less than 10 minutes. The shed is stocked with bikes, beach umbrellas and chairs, and beach toys. The outdoor shower is super convenient for rinsing off after a beach day. The interior has been updated recently and was very comfortable. Overall enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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

Spring I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect for us. We had four teenagers, and they took bikes out for a ride upon arrival to check out the area. The extras in the house were helpful and included name-brand cleaning items, which doesn’t make a difference to us personally but speaks for the level of attention to quality and cleanliness IMO. Communication from the host was excellent. We would recommend and stay here again. The proximity to everything was perfect and quiet as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2026
Hello Spring, Traveling with four teenage boys can be a challenge. Having bikes available for guests has always been on of the top priorities, glad they had fun. Thank you for the kind words and the house provided everything your family needed
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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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