Location: Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, Florida South West, Florida, USA (Anna Maria Island Vacation Home 1/2 Block to Gulf and Beach) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GUEST EIGHT (8)(including Children and Infants).
What makes our rental home special? The photos below do that for the most part, but don't do the home justice. The views of the Gulf from the master bedroom and master bath are amazing! The serene blue-green Gulf waters...the brilliant orange and blue sunsets...the smell and sound of the surf...will lower your blood pressure and make you feel good to be alive!
My husband and I love the beach - Negril, Jamaica, and Ocean City, New Jersey are our favorites. When we retired last year, we looked for a place that had the best of both beaches - we found it in Bradenton Beach, Florida. It is safer than Negril, and less crowded and less commercial than Ocean City. My husband says it reminds him of the Jersey shore in the early 60's.
The beach is 170 steps from our door (my gait!), and is never crowded, not even during the peak winter season. It almost feels like it's our own private beach.
There is plenty to do here. The restaurants are great. Everything on the Island is accessible via the free open-air trolley that runs by our house every twenty minutes.
There are fishing piers and marinas for those who like to fish. They say Anna Maria Island has the best fishing on the West Coast of Florida.
Like to shop? World-famous St. Armand's Circle and Sarasota are minutes away. Prime Outlet (130 designer and brand-name outlet stores) is nearby, but not too close to threaten your vacation budget!
Have kids, or just want to act like one? Busch Gardens in about an hour away, and Disney World 2 hours.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Also beach towels.
- Washer : New. In Unit.
- Dryer : New. In Unit.
- Garage : Used for covered entry to home from covered carport.
- Covered Parking : 2 Car Carport
- Off Street Parking : At rear of home - two covered carport stalls, plus exterior parking.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : At rear of home.
- Beds
- King Bed : Master Suite
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : Free Basic Cable 50", 32", 21" and 13" TV's.
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Every possible appliance and cooking utensil, as well as complete kitchen setup for 8 people.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Balcony (4) : All 4 balconies have travertine tile and are covered. Table and setting for 8 on first floor Veranda. Love seat, coffee table and two chairs with ottomans on master bedroom Veranda. Table and two chairs on bayside Veranda off 2nd and 3rd bedrooms.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Breathtaking view of Gulf Sunsets from Master Bedroom and Master Bath. Must see the view to appreciate it!
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- Free Long Distance : Unlimited long-distance calling - USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Hi-Speed Internet Access.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
MAY SPECIALS - $1190/week $3490/month
June 2012 to November 2012 - $1290/week - $4190/month
December 2012 to May 2013 - $1490/week $4990/month
11.5% Florida State and County Sales/Resort Tax
$500 Refundable Security Deposit
$100 Reservation Fee - Waived if you pay by check
No Other Charges
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
5-Star Beach Home May Specials - $1190/Week $3490/Month
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Bradenton Beach
As I said above, my husband and I love the beach, especially here at Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Bradenton Beach retains the rustic qualities that made Cape Cod and the Outer Banks of North Carolina famous with beach lovers.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The view of the Gulf from the master bedroom and bath is truly breathtaking. The serene blue-green Gulf waters...the brilliant orange and blue sunsets...the smell and sound of the surf...will lower your blood pressure and make you feel good to be alive!
Property Photos
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- Unit is on left. - Bradenton Beach- Anna Maria Island Beach Home; Wi-Fi
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- Living Room opens onto balcony with outdoor dining for 8. - Bradenton Beach- Anna Maria Island Beach Home; Wi-Fi
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- Fully equipped kitchen to serve all your culinary needs. - Bradenton Beach- Anna Maria Island Beach Home; Wi-Fi
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- Gas BBQ off kitchen.
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- Dining area adjoining kitchen and livingroom.
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- Breathtaking Gulf views from Master Bedroom. Her and His Walk-In Closets.
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- Spectactular sunsets from Master Bedroom balcony.
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- Master bath has view of Gulf skyline with seperate marble shower stall.
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- 2nd Bedroom with Queen Bed, opens onto bayside balcony.
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- 3rd Bedroom with Twin Beds opens onto bayside balcony.
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- Balcony off of 2nd and 3rd Bedrooms.
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- 4th Bedroom off of Living Area.
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- Entance to our beach.
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- This is me on our beach!
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- Thsi is the private beach 2 minutes from our front door!
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- Explore the Island on the Free Trolly.
Traveler Reviews (21)
New's Years week 2012 at Anna Maria Island Beach Home
Guest: Roberta
(South Dakota)
Date of Stay: 12/31/11
Review Submitted: 01/16/12
Our family arrived at the property on December 31st late. We had made arrrangements with the owners as far as getting into the home. Everything was as they told me when I spoke to Joe on the phone. The owners are very helpful and live next door so if we would have needed anything, they told us to give them a call. Our family consisted of my husband, our daughter, her husband & 8 month old granddaughter, our son & his wife and our youngest son, his wife & their 6 month old son. We had a great time and loved the beach area! It was perfect weather on January 1 to spend on the beach! The sunsets were gorgeous from the balcony off the master bedroom! We took the trolly several times to various locations on Anna Maria Island. We went to several restaurants and tried several new foods we had not eaten before. We had a great experience and would highly recommend this home to anyone. Thanks for a wonderful week!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.
Best Secret On the Island
Guest: Robert and Zeina
(Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 11/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/07/12
My wife and I almost hate to give out this great location but we had the best stay thus far on AMI. We travel monthly for business to Florida and stayed at Joe's unit for about a month. During our stay Joe and his wife went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable. The unit is extremely clean, modernly updated with flat screens and lovely furnitutre. And for the techy coupled like us very accommodating and fast Internet. Being right across from the beach is a plus and what a view you have from the master balcony on a sunny Sarurday morning drinking coffee of the ocean. The flor plan is very spacious, we felt just like we were at home. I can't stress enough how great the owners are which makes a bug difference to us when we rent. We highly recommend and Joe will make sure not I disappoint. Thanks for a great stay and we look forward to another stay soon! Best regards, The Uliarri's
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Fabulous Family Vacation
Guest: Nicole
(PA)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11
Review Submitted: 09/14/11
Our family of 4 - Mom, Dad and 2 kids under 10 - had a wonderful time at this beautiful beach home in August 2011. The home is spotless, decorated beautifully and has a fully equipped kitchen with every amenity needed. The views of the beach and Gulf were breathtaking from the home's master suite. Plenty of beach chairs, beach toys, beach cart and umbrella all neatly stacked in the spacious garage -.and ready for use- no need to bring anything to this home but your swimsuit!! The owner's were on site and very helpful to ensure all of our needs were met and to help out with questions we had about this beautiful island. I can only say the the home is more stunning in person than in the photo's - you will not be disappointed!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Summer 2011
Guest: J
(Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/29/11
We truely enjoyed our stay in this home and to Anna Maria Island. The beach was very accessible & filled with other families. Restaurants in the area are good, and a trip to Busch Gardens only took 1 hour. Good location for R&R and a little amusement park fun!
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
Home Away From Home
Guest: Travelers' from SC
(Fort Mill, SC)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/23/11
First of all let me say that the pictures online do not do this place justice. The home is absolutely beautiful inside and out, but at the same time feels like a home away from home. Our group was two families with small children (8,6, and 18 months). I believe that this was one of the best vacations that we have ever taken. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and was not wanting to leave on the day of check out. Anna Maria Island itself is a beautiful destination, and staying here at this house made the stay even better. The house is 2 minutes from the beach, which compared to our normal vacation destinations is not crowded at all. The owners' who live next door are very warm and hospitable. It was great getting to know Jennifer and hate that we weren't able to meet Joe as he had to be away unexpectedly. I can only hope that we are able to do this again in the future and stay at the same place. Definitely worth it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
Even better than it looks on the website.
Guest: Bob
(Altamonte Springs, FL, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
This house does not look like a "rental". It looks like what it was built as, someone's dream house. Clean, roomy, comfortable, very well equipped kitchen, with everything you need for the beach including an umbrella, chairs, toys things to float on, and a cooler. Short stroll to lovely, quiet beach. Near great restaurants and short drive to Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and an outlet mall. Best of all, the very helpful owners live right next door. Jen and Joe are there to answer any questions you may have and make you feel at home, only better. We will definately be back.
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
The best experience we have had in many years!
Guest: Ray
(White, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 01/22/11
Review Submitted: 02/09/11
By Raymond Varner (White, Georgia) This was our first trip to Anna Maria Island for a winter away from home. This was our first stay at this vacation home and found it to be the best experience we have had in many years. Our group consisted of four senior citizens. We had outstanding accommodations, much better than you would find at any of the Hilton Motels/Hotels. We were very close to the beach with two warm and friendly hosts who gave us tips on where to go and where to eat. Vacations at a place like this with the hosts we had are one of a kind. We strongly recommend you try it. We will recommend it to our friends and family and on our next vacation you can be sure we will visit this place again.
Recommended for:Age 55+.
Wonderful home away from home
Guest: gigi
(Shediac, N.B., Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/01/10
Review Submitted: 12/22/10
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay this past November. Great gulf views from the top balcony especially. Convenient and spacious parking at the back. High-end interior (kitchen, bathrooms, showers, furniture, you name it). Just a skip and a hop to a great beach and wonderful sunsets. Saw flying fish and dolphins playing a short distance from the shore. The owners, who live next door, are very friendly, helpful and accomodating. We highly recommend. The Shediac couple.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
I want to stay forever!!
Guest: Vicki
(Lexington, KY)
Date of Stay: 10/02/10
Review Submitted: 10/12/10
My daughter got married on Bradenton Beach so I wanted the perfect place to stay for myself and my family. This was the "perfect place." Beautifully decorated, amazing views and the nicest owners made for the best week. The weather and beaches were perfect as was the wedding. I wanted to stay forever. I WILL be back..
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.
Bradenton Beach
Guest: Wil
(Ocean City, NJ)
Date of Stay: 01/01/10
Review Submitted: 09/19/10
Loved this place. Everything is first class. The kitchen is a chef's dream come true (not that I cook much!). The master suite is spacious and has a beautiful view of the gulf with a lovely porch that's perfect to read, have a glass of wine, and watch a beautiful sunset if you don't feel like going down to the beach. It has great marble bathrooms (3) and believe me, if you want a nice relaxing bath, the master bathroom has a spa tub where you can soak all your troubles away. There is also a porch off the living room that was very comfortable. It is very nicely furnished and very well maintained. All in all, a perfect 10. It is also in a very good location, close to everything, yet far enough away to be quiet. Highly recommended. Also, Joe and Jenn are very good and helpful owners. I miss them and their lovely home on Bradenton Beach and hope to get back in 2011.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
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