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Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location!

***Photos Updated April 2025***
Welcome to Willow Cottage, a charming sunny cottage just steps to the white sandy beaches on the north end of Anna Maria Island. Come bury your feet in the sand or lounge by your private pool. This pristine ground floor island cottage has all the luxuries and charm you’ll come to expect from staying at a Sato Vacation Rental.

Willow Cottage is just a few flip flop steps away from the beach with no busy roads to cross. Leave your car parked the town is very walkable and our island’s free trolley is only a few steps away. Willow Cottage offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and is tastefully designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Take a swim in your own private pool or light the gas grill for a barbecue with family and spend your evening relaxing in your private backyard. Your family will enjoy get-togethers with all the outdoor space.

This home offers a split plan with two spacious guest rooms and a bath on one side and the master with ensuite nestled at the back of the house. You will also find a queen sleeper sofa for extra sleeping space. The pool and paver patio create a beautiful backyard oasis. This cottage has a Wonderful location just two houses from the beach and short stroll to Pine Avenue boutique shopping, dining and gorgeous beach sunsets.

Just off of the living room you will find a King bedroom and full beds bedroom. These bedrooms have access to a shared walk-in shower bathroom found in the adjacent hallway. Cook family dinner to enjoy poolside in the fully equipped kitchen! The master BR with ensuite is in the rear of the house with direct pool access.

As always, we make sure you have the ability to stay connected on our free high-speed wireless internet! Kick back relax turn on the Flat screen and catch that flick you always wanted to see or that must-see sports game.

Come experience for yourself why so many guests return year after year to the enchanting Willow Cottage!

PETS: Dogs are allowed with prior approval. Must be well trained and less than 25lbs. A $150 non-refundable pet fee applies per pet.

*Please note: 2 cars maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles.

***OVERCROWDING CONSEQUENCES***
Maximum occupancy of rental homes on Anna Maria Island are set by the Cities and are strictly enforced. An occupant is any person staying overnight, regardless of the number of nights. Due to recent issues of overcrowding in the area, if maximum occupancy is exceeded during your stay, a $1000 (one thousand dollar) overcrowding fee will be charged to the payment method on file and your party will be immediately evicted. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to keep Anna Maria Island enjoyable for everyone.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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, service animals permitted
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this vacation home is near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, water tubing, and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Island Players - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location!?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location! on Apr 11, 2026 start from $758, 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.

Is Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location! located?

Situated in Anna Maria, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryKay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms, clean pool, pet friendly, and kitchen supplies met our needs. We were very comfortable and will rent again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gisela p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful so close to the beach. Very clean and fully stocked kitchen with all the equipment you need
They accepted my fur baby . Great fenced in yard
Beautiful sunset so close to the beach
Beautiful clean pool
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week at the beach. The house was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Great property.

Great accommodations.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Storm R.

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

Overall Great Stay

Home was very nice and close to the beach. Pool was a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

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

Beach Vacation

Great 2 weeks. Easy beach access, not too crowded, provate pool added to the experience. Will stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia O.

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

Family Vacation

We spent a long weekend here with our kiddos, 3 & 6, and it was perfect. The proximity to the beach was amazing. The house was lovely and the town is so cute. Would love to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Ultimate beach cottage

This beach cottage exceeded our expectations. It was open and airy, and we had the feeling that it had been newly renovated just for us. The beds were extremely comfortable and the sofas were also. We enjoyed the pool after a full day at the beach, which was just over the short bridge. We would stay here again in a minute.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

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

What could be better?

Clean, close to the beach, private pool, comfy bed and my furry companion…loved Willow Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loreto R.

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

Fantastic

Nice house with all services and good location, high recommend 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

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

Great experience

Everything was great. The location was perfect. Practically on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

juan d.

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

Great Little House and so close to the beach

My family (4 of us) and brother in law family (4 of them plus a little dog) had a great time in this small house. It was perfect for our party size, pool was tempered for the couple days the weather was not hot and the beach was literally 3 mins away... will definatelly stay in this house again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

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

Vacation

Everything was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

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

Excellent location

This was by far the best VRBO we have stayed in. Excellent location. Very close to the beach as well as all eating establishments, shopping, etc. We only moved our rental car one time. House was a great fit for me, my husband and three teenagers. Pool was awesome. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Great house!!

This was our fourth winter at AMI, and our first stay at this particular house - we loved it! The house was very clean and the management company was great to work with. The location was also great - very short walk to beach and easy walk to Pine Avenue and trolley stops. I highly recommend this house and the management company.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect location!

Willow Cottage is perfect for beach lovers! You can just park your car and walk to the beach (two houses down) or for coffee, gift shops and dinner at the Sand Bar. All just a short walk away. The house is spotless and quiet. Kitchen has everything you need to cook. Pool is lovely and the back yard is nice and private. Will definitely book this the next time we're on the island!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Perfect beach house

Photos depicts property perfectly. Clean and functional place, 3 properties from beach entrance. Beach is spacious, busy on the weekend but not overwhelming. Quiet during the week. Pool and area was spotless. Lots within walking distance, plus trolley stop on corner will get you close to most things on the island. Kitchen and washer/dryer all in great shape. Pack light, not too much storage and bathrooms are a bit small. But who needs much for a beach vacay?! We cant wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle K.

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

Great location & Great for 2 Couples

Easy check-in! Location was fantastic. 1 house down from the beach and easy walk to town of Anna Maria. Bathrooms could use a little updating but all in all a great Old Florida style home. Pool has sun just about all day which was fantastic because it was a little windy on the beach and the pool was warm and shielded from the wind. This is a great home for 2 couples as each couple can have privacy in their own wing of the house. We would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

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

Best getaway yet!

This place was clean, and right next to the beach. The kitchen had very nice cookware and everything needed for our stay. We cooked in just about every night and we had everything we needed. The beds were comfy bathrooms were great, pool was perfect for our family! I can’t say enough great things! We were so sad to leave. We felt like it was our home away from home and we’ve never felt like that with any rental house we’ve stayed at. Also, being two houses from the beach was a major plus as well. Thank you for such an amazing first stay on Anna Maria Island. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Cozy place close to beach

Wonderful place! Loved the location and cozy old Florida feel. Easy check in. Has an app for information. Well equipped kitchen. Plenty of towels (beach and regular). Garage with toys and floats, including beach chairs. Plenty of room to spread out. Only negative is that because older home A/C didn’t quite reach into the bedrooms as well as main living areas. A little warm but definitely not a deal breaker. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa R.

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

Willow Cottage

The owner at this property provides a ton of extras. Including beach toys, floats, beach chairs. The kitchen was stocked with cooking pans and utensils to be able to fix a meal in too. The pool is heated and is beautiful landscaped. There is a washer and dryer too! We were impressed with the vintage feel with modern conveniences. The beach was a 3 minute walk from the house. This made it very convenient to frequent back and forth between beach and the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Amazing vacation in a perfect house!

I NEVER leave a review, which is sad bc i read them like crazy! Lol. But this house was even better than the pics show it! Immaculately clean, beds were SO comfortable, and every detail was thought of. Silly things like 3 towel bars in the bath shared, so everyone had a place to hang their towels. Plenty of dishes and cookware, comfortable furniture, i could go on and on. The location was perfect. We loved it all!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryKay S.

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

Love Anna Maria

We really enjoyed our stay at Willow Cottage, the bedrooms are spaced enough away from each other so there's privacy. The kitchen pots and pans aren't the best quality for cooking but that is a minor issue. There are plenty of pool toys and noodles but no chairs or umbrellas. Easy access to the beach, would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

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