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Charming gulf-front home right on the beach - stunning views, dogs welcome

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 681 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Island Players
    3 min walk
  • Bradenton Beach
    5 min walk
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    7 min walk
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    33 min drive

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming gulf-front home right on the beach - stunning views, dogs welcome

Dolphin Watch

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Make your vacation in Anna Maria unforgettable and stay in this charming two-bedroom beachfront home boasting spectacular views, close proximity to dining, space for two cars in the driveway, and easy access to the free trolley. You can also bring along the family dog.

There's nothing between you and the soft, sandy beach, so head out for your Vitamin D fix whenever you like. When its time to explore, stay cool in the free, air-conditioned trolley, which will take you through Holmes and Bradenton Beaches, and when you're not in the mood to cook, walk to the famous Sandbar Restaurant for a meal out. You'll also want to check out Island Museum off Pine Avenue and the vintage City Jail, and for fresh local seafood, head to Rod N Reel Pier to buy or snag your own catch of the day.

Sun-drenched and colorful, this home will put a smile on your face with yellow walls and blue accents in the living area. Sit and relax while you connect with friends at home on the free WiFi or watch a movie on the flatscreen cable TV, complete with DVD player. Make something delicious in the open kitchen or on the gas grill and savor it at the dining table, surrounded by windows that give way to views of rolling dunes, turquoise waters, and frolicking porpoises. Or dine al fresco on the sunny patio. If the laundry starts to pile up, toss it in the private washer/dryer before your turn in for the night.

Start making plans now for your gulf front vacation in Anna Maria. Book this home today!

THINGS TO KNOW
All guests occupying this property who are under the age of 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
We will not be accepting payments for pool heat for the months of May through October.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Island Players. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Island Players and 5 minutes on foot from Bradenton Beach

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 868 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Gulf Front Charming Home Right Beach Stunning Views Dogs Welcome
Gulf Front Charming Home Right Beach Stunning Views Dogs Welcome
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Charming gulf-front home right on the beach - stunning views, dogs welcome Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony n Darlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes Yes Yes
Overall we thoroughly had a fantastic week at your place. Sum it up "Location, location, location". For the money what more could you ask for to be beach front. I will say it might be somewhat considered "dated" and could be spiffed up which would only help you get more rental money but my wife and I can't ask for any more. We plan on renting this every year as long as we can afford it. If you want any recommendations I would add a nice level deck running to the front of the house that would get more actual use than the low in the dunes front. We did not use the outside of the house once because it was not attractive let alone very functional. Too many reviews focus on the negative but we like to see the glass 1/2 full. All in all we love love love our vacation on AMI and thank you so much for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbara P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter break
This is our second visit to this property (probably the last ). It needs TLC …lots of it . All out furniture was broken . Couldn’t enjoy the outside on the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the beach
Great stay. View from the dining room table is all-world! Kitchen had everything we needed. Laundry was great. Short walk to town. Loved it. Could use some new beach chairs and umbrella. Overall we loved it and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite beach house!
This was our favorite beach house that we have had the opportunity the stay in! The beach is absolutely beautiful and we could not have asked for a better location for the home. We took our two year old with us on the trip and being so close to the ocean made things so much easier for us throughout our time there. We could take her back for lunch and naps anytime we needed and had a perfect view through the large windows for us to dine next to or sit by while we waited for out little one to wake up and be ready for the beach again. We will definitely rent this home again on our next trip back to the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful sunsets
Our stay was amazing. The house was everything I expected although there was no onsite laundry. Every evening the sunset was amazing and you were able to watch it from inside the house which was great for my 70 yr. old mom.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope, Canton

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We loved the location and the view of the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Orlando, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location right on the beach
We really enjoyed this house right on the beach! The location was also a convenient walk to the shops and restaurants on the North end of AMI. There were a few maintenance items that we relayed directly to the management company Vacasa that we hope are taken seriously and corrected asap to maintain this property. The home was clean and there were plenty of towels for our stay. We really liked having a washer and dryer to do a quick load of laundry. We ate out most of our meals so we never got a chance to use the grill or the kitchen to its full potential. We will stay here again next time we visit AMI.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dolphin watch
Property great condition beautiful view very relaxing house had everything we could ask for
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine blue skies
Beautiful view and great access to everything . Property is tired and needs some TLC but loved our stay !
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Chelsea M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
HORRIBLE
Black mold growing in shower! Someone else’s hair was all over the shower floor! House was filthy! AC did not work! Property manager did not send anyone to fix AC and we had to buy bleach to clean the shower, sweep, and mop! The sheets were also unclean! The air did not leave 81 degrees all week! MISERABLE!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house
Perfect spot for a beach vacation. Loved the proximity to the beach and close to restaurants and trolley stops for heading south down AMI.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house
We truly enjoyed our family vacation at this adorable beach house. The location can’t be beat, right on the sand. Only downside is that there is a public beach access right next to the house so you have to keep shades down for privacy. The view from the dining room table is amazing and you can hear the waves crashing while you sleep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eva K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Views!
Beautiful beach views at a great property in a perfect location for walking to restaurants, renting bikes, and checking out shops. It was the perfect size for our family of three, but would also be suitable for four adults if you're up for sharing. Would recommend to those staying in the future to bring a few extra trash bags, some additional dishwasher detergent (we had two packets for the week) if you plan on eating in with any frequency, and maybe some extra TP. The place was well-stocked with beach accessories and even a beach wagon when we stayed in October of 2020. The bathroom also had a hair-dryer, which was fantastic to not have to lug one along. We'd absolutely stay here again for the views, accessibility to town, and beach access. It's a really sweet place, and AMI is such a homey little island.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet and clean.
Great location on the island, walk to everything. Beach is beautiful. Sunset amazing. Beautiful oceanfront restaurant just a short walk away. Everything is clean and fairly well kept & updated in the house. However, the BIG downside is the small double bed in the master and two single beds in the guest room with major shin-killer corners. They could spend the money to update those for sure. We will come back for the location. Rent a golf cart if you can and explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Pilar O.

5 star views, 3 star house
Cozy modular home with lovely views. Had to clean up for 35 minutes before we settled. Front light bulb was out, tv in master room needs upgrading, you only get door code to front door and not side that leads to beach. Also, bring your some toilet paper as Vacasa property manager only provides one roll for your stay (no joke). Overall nice place with quick “shared” beach access. Watch where you park on AMI as lots of parking citations are issued to travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Place is delightful. Perfect location and beautiful view. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place....will come back.
Nice, quaint, clean place, in a very nice location on Anna Maria Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., Orlando USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Beach Cottage
This was our 2nd stay at Dolphin Watch. It is an adorable little house in a quiet area but convenient to everything. The only thing we would wish for is a 2nd bathroom :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
It is a wonderful location. We certainly would stay again in the property. Love the beach access and it’s proximity to everything. We will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

james v.

Liked: Cleanliness
great views and beach
great spot on the gulf side. easy access to beach and restaurants in the immediate area. very clean and accommodating. only negative is the bed in the master BR is kind of small. my wife and I are medium build with small frames but it was hard to fit comfortably into the double bed. i would stay here again but would probably sleep on the couch
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we thought...
We are familiar with the area, and the home was just as it was advertised to be. Clean, cute, comfortable. Great location! My wife and I would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location for view and walk ability!
The house is not large, bout for 4 adults and a pet, it was perfection. Everything you could want for 4-7 days is in that cottage. Short path to the water was like a fairytale with natural beauty and mystery. Picture windows in the dining/game room are surreal. Well worth the cost and truly gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Michael & Lisa M., Cincinnati, OH

Amazing Location!
The location of this home is amazing! It was so fun waking up "right on the beach"! We loved the simplicity of the home and the amazing views. My son enjoyed spending alone time on the patio. Having so many restaurants and shops nearby was a plus as well. Renting a smaller home like this, enabled our family to really share time together instead. It is an older home, but we knew that when we rented. Some of the decor is a little bit older as well, but the living room furniture & rug seemed newer. There was some dog hair on the ottoman when we arrived. Overall, the home met our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

James S.

Location perfect - everything you need at the property or within a short walk. Lovely spot
Lovely place to relax and enjoy - everything you need on site or a short walk away. Excellent location - comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019