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Historic AMI Charm, Steps from the Beach

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A patio with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and palm trees.
A two-story house with a white picket fence, a covered patio, and a driveway with a parked car.
A room with a wooden desk, shelves with decorative items, a door with a keyhole, and a wall-mounted lamp.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bradenton Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Players
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic AMI Charm, Steps from the Beach

Property Highlights
• Short stroll to the Gulf Beaches
• Historic 1925 beach cottage full of character
• 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6
• King suite with ensuite bath
• Twin guest room with private ensuite bath
Fenced tropical backyard with outdoor dining & gas grill
• Refreshing outdoor shower
• Pet-friendly with fenced yard
• Walk to restaurants, shops & island attractions
• Parking for 2 vehicles

Description
Welcome to The Seashell Cottage, a charming piece of Anna Maria Island history where old Florida charm meets modern comfort. Built in 1925 during the Roaring Twenties, this beautifully preserved beach cottage invites you to slow down, soak up the island atmosphere, and enjoy the simple pleasures of coastal living.

From the cheerful yellow exterior, Bermuda shutters, and vintage peacock blue front door to the original architectural details inside, every corner of this home celebrates the timeless character of Old Florida. Spend your days strolling to the sugar-white Gulf beaches, browsing local boutiques, or enjoying nearby island restaurants—all just a short walk away.

The fully equipped kitchen makes dining at home easy, while the tropical backyard offers the perfect setting for outdoor meals with a gas grill, lush landscaping, and peaceful Gulf breezes. After a day at the beach, rinse off in the outdoor shower before relaxing on the cozy porch.

The primary suite features a king bed with a private ensuite bath, while the guest bedroom offers twin beds and its own ensuite bathroom. A sleeper sofa provides additional accommodations, allowing up to six guests to stay comfortably.

Complimentary Wi-Fi, cable TV, washer and dryer, linens, towels, and a fenced backyard complete this unforgettable island retreat.

Accommodates up to 6 guests.
Minimum Stay Required: 3 Nights
Maximum Parking: 2 Vehicles
VRC #VR18-000039

Dogs are welcome! Pet fee is $200 per pet plus applicable taxes. Maximum of 2 pets unless otherwise approved by Florida Dreams Realty.

House Rules & Important Information
• Residential Neighborhood – You are vacationing in a residential neighborhood. Please be respectful of our neighbors by keeping noise levels at a reasonable volume at all times. Excessive noise, disruptive behavior, or any activity that disturbs neighboring properties is strictly prohibited.
• No Parties or Events – Parties, receptions, gatherings, and events are not permitted unless specifically approved in writing by Florida Dreams Realty.
• Quiet Hours – 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM.
• Occupancy – Only registered guests listed on the reservation may occupy the property unless prior written approval has been obtained.
• Minimum Age Requirement – Reservations are accepted only from guests 25 years of age or older. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian staying at the property.
• Parking – Maximum of 2 vehicles permitted.
• Pet Policy – Dogs welcome. Pet fee is $200 per pet plus applicable taxes. Maximum of 2 pets unless otherwise approved by Florida Dreams Realty.
• No Smoking – Smoking or vaping is not permitted inside the home.
• Check-In – 4:00 PM
• Check-Out – 10:00 AM
• Rental Agreement Required – A signed Florida Dreams Realty Rental Agreement is required for all reservations.

Cancellation Policy
• More than 90 days prior to arrival: Refund of deposits paid less a $250 cancellation fee.
• Less than 90 days prior to arrival: All deposits received are forfeited.
• Less than 60 days prior to arrival: All monies paid toward the reservation are forfeited.
• All cancellations must be submitted and confirmed in writing.
• Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 9959776
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

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Island Players - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic AMI Charm, Steps from the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic AMI Charm, Steps from the Beach?

As of 10 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic AMI Charm, Steps from the Beach on 16 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,901, 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 Historic AMI Charm, Steps from the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic AMI Charm, Steps from the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic AMI Charm, Steps from the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic AMI Charm, Steps from the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bradenton Beach, Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean loved the short walk to the beach host was great to respond to our needs. Learning about the free trolley was amazing. Parked our car inside a fenced yard never moved it. Love the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Hello Betty, Thank you staying with us and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have you back again soon. Sunny Regards, FDR Team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Little cottage on the corner

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall great. The ac needs some help. It took forever to cool.Love the back yard.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2026
Hi Walter, Thank you for staying with us at the historic Seashell Cottage! The AC has been serviced and working great. Kindly, FDR team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Vintage Beach cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Older cottage but clean. The cottage is what a beach cottage is supposed to be. AC does need updating as it would not cool below 78 degrees during the day.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

The location was absolute perfection. Charming and eclectic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
Hi Julie, We loved having you as our guest in the historical Seashell Cottage! Please come again! FDR team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute and quiet cottage! Close to the beach and walking distance to a few restaurants. It was perfect for our stay. The only parking is behind the gate, room for one vehicle. Bathrooms are in the bedrooms. We ended up not bringing our dogs, but the yard is not very dog friendly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Classic beach home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Classic craftsman beach home in the heart of the fun of Anna Maria.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
Hi Robert, Thank you for staying with us in the historical Seashell Cottage! Hopefully, we can host you again in the future. Sunny Regards, FDR Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was cute and as advertised!The highway was twenty feet from bedroom window so very noisy early mornings. The tv situation was very antiquated two pages of instructions and still not able to access anything we wanted. It’s 2026 everyone has multiple items that need charging outlets very limited outlets and some didn’t work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2026
Hi Allen, Thank you for staying in Seashell Cottage. We appreciate the report about the TV instructions; we will work on making those an easier read. We are unaware of any non-working outlets. It is an older home and some of the outlets are connected to the light switches. If you stay with us in the future, we kindly ask that you reach out to us during your stay so we can address your concerns and offer you a more comfortable stay. Sunny Regards, FDR Team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lots of beach time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Hi Sam, Thank you for being our guest in our Historical Seashell Cottage! Please consider us for your next AMI beach adventure! Sunny Regards, FDR Team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Girls trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Walking distance to the beach!! House is small, but clean. Had all of the things we needed for the beach!!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2025
Hello Deeanne, We appreciate you being our guest in Seashell Cottage! Please consider us again for your future AMI adventures! FDR Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Weekend

We rented the SeaShell Cottage for the weekend of our daughter's wedding for our son, daughter - in - law and their daughter. It was only 2 blocks from the Venue - The Sandbar which was very convenient for them with an infant. The cottage was super clean and just down right adorable! We would definitely recommend and would love to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2025
Hello Renee, thank you for being our guest in The Seashell Cottage! We love hearing that you found it as charming as we do! We invite you to be stay with us again. Sunny Regards, FDR team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute house, perfect location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cottage is cozy and the location is everything. Walk to beach, walk to coffe, dinner, shops, and ice cream. Loved the back patio with lots of beach gear and easy place to park out bikes. Great value!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2025
Hi Carolyn, We are glad to hear that you had such a lovely time in Seashell Cottage. Please consider staying with us again! Sunny Regards, FDR Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short walk to beach

This cottage was great for staying close to the beach, stores, restaurants, etc. Everything was clean and stocked with all the essentials. The only downside is how close it is to the main road and how much traffic noise you hear in the main bedroom. Expect to be woken up very early every morning by the sound of cars driving. They are also building two new homes on the street almost directly in front of this house. Nothing the owners can control but just something to be aware of when booking. They start construction right at 7am since the quiet hours run from 10pm-7am. That is not an exaggeration either. The worker literally started hammering or drilling right at 7am every morning. The house itself is fantastic and once construction is completed then that shouldn't be a problem but it is something to be aware of when booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Megan, Thank you for being our guest in the historical Seashell Cottage! Glad to hear that you liked the home and is location to lots of fun stores, restaurants and of course the beach! Unfortunately, we cannot do anything about the construction noise. The back-to-back hurricanes last fall took quote a toll on our little island, we are grateful that it is being restored and hope that it won't be too much longer. Sunny Regards, FDR team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location to shops, restaurants, and beach were great. I would rent this home again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Hello David, Thank you for staying with us in the historical Seashell Cottage! Please come again! FDR Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Hi Paul, We aren't sure why you gave Seashell Cottage a 3-star review. Once you checked in, we never heard from you with any concerns. In the future, if there is something that needs attention, we kindly ask that you reach out to us so we can possibly rectify it and make your stay more comfortable. FDR Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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