Beach Front Home with Direct Access to Beach and Beautiful Sunset Views

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A deck with a table set for two, featuring a fruit platter and wine glasses.
A kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a decorative lantern.
A living room with a teal sofa, a round wicker coffee table, a television on a wooden cabinet, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.
A bedroom with a white bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bean Point Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Bradenton Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Bean Point Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bayfront Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Front Home with Direct Access to Beach and Beautiful Sunset Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Front Home with Direct Access to Beach and Beautiful Sunset Views?

As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Front Home with Direct Access to Beach and Beautiful Sunset Views on Nov 30, 2026 start from $449, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Front Home with Direct Access to Beach and Beautiful Sunset Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Front Home with Direct Access to Beach and Beautiful Sunset Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Front Home with Direct Access to Beach and Beautiful Sunset Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Anna Maria vacation home is just steps from Bean Point Beach and Bradenton Beach. Anna Maria Beach and Bayfront Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space for a large party of people. Close to beach with beautiful sunset views.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Beach Front Home with Direct Access to Beach and Beautiful Sunset Views on Nov 1, 2026
Room for everyone, easy beach access, and beautiful sunset views make for a memorable island getaway, McKenzie! We’re glad Shells and Sunshine by Anna Maria Vacations gave your group plenty of space to enjoy time together. We hope to welcome you back for more sunset evenings soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property so close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2026
Having the beach so close makes it easy to slip into island time, Kacey! We're glad Shells and Sunshine by Anna Maria Vacations was a great fit for your getaway and that you enjoyed the convenient location. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your kind words. We hope to welcome you back for more sunny beach days and relaxing moments on Anna Maria Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to Bean Point and only a short walk to the water. The view from the second floor was fantastic and would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 19, 2026
Having Bean Point and the beach just a short walk away makes for a wonderful island getaway, Gregg. We're glad you enjoyed your stay at Shells and Sunshine by Anna Maria Vacations and took advantage of the fantastic views from the second floor. Those peaceful mornings and evenings with a view are some of the best parts of staying on AMI. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we’d love to welcome you back for another visit in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and comfortable house with upgraded kitchen and bathrooms. The beach was beautiful and the ocean water superb.A strong suggestion is to clean up the pathway to the beach which is pretty long and after the first 15-20 yards is muddy with overgrown grass which makes it difficult to navigate especially when it rains.The Beach view is nice from the second floor but no ocean view from the first floor since it's blocked by construction on the left and san dunes with overgrown grass in the back porch of the house. Other than this, our stay was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2026
It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed Shells and Sunshine by Anna Maria Vacations from the upgraded kitchen and bathrooms to the beautiful beach and ocean views from the second floor, Betty. We appreciate your feedback about the beach access and understand how the natural terrain can make the walk more challenging, especially after rain. The path follows a natural route through protected dune vegetation which cannot be cleared or trimmed like a traditional walkway. As for the first-floor view, nearby construction is unfortunately outside our control. We’re glad you still had a great stay and appreciate you choosing us for your island getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place for our family get together. Plenty of space and very clean. Well appointed kitchen for cooking for large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 28, 2026
Hi, Steve, thank you for the kind words. We’re so happy to hear Shells and Sunshine was a great fit for your family get together. Plenty of space, a clean home, and a well equipped kitchen really do make group time easy. The Anna Maria Vacations team would love to welcome you back for another island stay soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We had a great time, the house is great and updated. Beautiful views of the gulf from the top floor and easy access to the beach! Would love to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 22, 2025
Thank you for choosing us for your recent stay! Every review and every star you give us makes a huge difference to our success. If you enjoyed your stay, we'd love your 5-star review! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1 million stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2026
Wow! We’ll take a million stars, Justin! So glad you loved your stay at Shells and Sunshine by Anna Maria Vacations. That’s the kind of island experience we’re always hoping for. Come back and see us anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Perfect location, close to the beach and within walking distance to shopping and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay, although it was short we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 13, 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and are ready to assist with your next reservation in PARADISE!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was everything we expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2025
Thank you for your positive review, Russell! We're glad to hear that our property met your expectations. We strive to provide exceptional service and accommodations, and it's rewarding to know that we've achieved that. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Thank you, Anna Maria Vacations
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was accurate and nice except that they said in the booking that there was a barbecue grill. The grill on the premises was inoperable. So don’t spend 100 on food that you won’t be able to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 8, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback on Shells and Sunshine by Anna Maria Vacations, Andy. We’re glad to hear you found the home accurately represented and enjoyed your stay overall. We’re sorry for the inconvenience with the grill. The concern was reported near the end of your stay, and while we were unable to get a technician out before departure, the grill was inspected shortly afterward. Our maintenance team confirmed it was fully operational and found that the grease tray had become excessively full and needed cleaning. The grill and surrounding patio area were thoroughly cleaned, tested, and are now ready for future guests. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as it allowed us to address the issue promptly. Thank you again for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

East beach access. Enough room for everyone. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location

You can’t beat the location with direct views and access to a quiet peaceful and beautiful beach. The house itself is a bit older but provides the basics for a family beach trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 13, 2024
Andrew, thank you for highlighting our property's unbeatable location! We're delighted that you enjoyed the direct views and access to the beach. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family vacation home!

This listing was everything it said it was. The location is perfect to be a part of all in town experiences or to just stay put! We had such a great time and felt right at home with plenty of space for the 5 of us to spread out.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 25, 2022
Thank you for reviewing your vacation, Cassy! We loved hearing that the property worked well for your family and hop to see you soon! Kind Regards, Anna Maria Vacations Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

14th birthday getaway

Had a great time!! This place is really nice. Need to give it great reviews. 5 stars for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 25, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience, Damarys. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

We enjoyed this beautiful, clean, and spacious home! Ocean and sunset views from the upstairs. 3 minute walk to the beach. Easy check in and check out. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous home

Nice, loves the views and the beach access Needed more sheets and pillowcases Also no panty to store groceries Overall we enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

I’m now in love with AnnaMaria Island

Location was amazing. Photos need to be updated for property. Outside path to beach needs to cleaned up and made more walkable, over grown bushes blocking beach view was a little disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 11, 2024
Thank you for your review! We’re so happy to hear that you loved the location of the property. We also appreciate your feedback about the photos and the outside path to the beach. We will definitely look into updating the photos to reflect the current condition of the property and address the overgrown bushes and path to ensure future guests have a smoother and more enjoyable experience. Thank you again for bringing these points to our attention, and we hope to welcome you back for a stay with improved outdoor conditions!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sea and Shells

Good location. Property is just average looking but was clean. Needs updating on beds. It is a good hike over a berm to get to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 16, 2021
Keith, thank you for letting us know about your stay at Shells & Sunshine. We agree that the location is hard to beat! We will be sure to pass along your comments regarding the beds so that the owners are aware. We hope that you will be able to visit AMI again in the near future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location; Home in Okay shape

We had a great time staying at Anna Maria Island. The home has a great location with ocean view, direct beach access, and really close to several good, family-friendly restaurants. One downside: The home was not in great shape. Particularly the bathroom on the lower level is a bit run down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2024
Felix, we're glad to hear that you had a great time at Anna Maria Island and appreciated the home's excellent location with an ocean view, direct beach access, and proximity to family-friendly restaurants. However, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the condition of the lower-level bathroom. Guest feedback is valuable to us, and we will take steps to address and improve the mentioned issues. If you have any further details or specific suggestions for improvement, please feel free to share them. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to host you again with an enhanced experience. Thank you for choosing our property for your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice

Nice home and pretty clean. You can see the ocean but only from living room upstairs, sunroom, and deck. Also, have quite a few steps to get to master suite and the master bed was pretty bad. We still very much enjoyed ourselves! But we are all in good health so stairs and a walk to the beach wasnt too bad.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 25, 2023
Magan, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed the home and the views. We also appreciate your feedback about the bed and will be sure to pass this on to our team. We hope to host you again sometime in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a wonderful beach!

The house is spacious and great location. Short walk on the path behind house right onto beach. It isn’t a crowded area of beach either. This area is just houses and no resorts or hotels. Beach is beautiful white sand and very clean! The kitchen had all needed appliances and cookware and glasses and plates. No staples such as salt or spices or anything like that though. The deck on upper level has a little view of beach and table and chairs. It was great to sit outside early and look at ocean and eat breakfast! It didn’t have the comfy lounger shown in picture though. There’s a grill for cooking outside also and wagon with four beach chairs which was great! (Although my boys did complain that the wagon didn’t pull well at all on the sand :)) Beds were comfortable and great couches with large tv on both levels. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2025
Thank you for choosing us for your recent stay! Every review and every star you give us makes a huge difference to our success. If you enjoyed your stay, we'd love your 5-star review! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great, house clean, communication with VRBO & Real estate company was very good. Saw fish, manatees, turtles, all kinds of birds, & devil ray fly out of the water-AWESOME! Water was emerald green, clear and refreshing. However, 4 stars given due to: kitchen needs a 13 gallon garbage can & cabinets/shelving for food! No dressers in 2 of the rooms to store clothes. No throw rugs or runners provided inside at doors or beds to catch the sand on feet. Only a broom which does NOT clean up sand. May consider a light weight vacuum available to guests. May also consider yellow turtle lights for outside, we rescued a baby turtle in path going toward house lights rather than the towards moon/gulf. Upstairs in closed porch/living room needs curtains: extremely hot & glare when afternoon sun comes in.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2025
Hi, Tammy, thanks for staying with Anna Maria Vacations at Shells and Sunshine! We’re so glad you loved the clean home, great location, and all the amazing wildlife sightings, what an incredible experience! We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and suggestions; they’re very helpful for improving future guest stays. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the beauty of the island and the emerald-green waters. Hope to welcome you back to Anna Maria Island soon!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

2nd Time Around

This was our 2nd booking for this home. Obviously we keep coming back for a reason. The location on the island and to the beach can’t be beat. However the property itself is somewhat under whelming not in function but aesthetically and with cleanliness. Inside the floors were filthy, and the table surfaces I’m positive weren’t cleaned in a while. I specifically inquired about rugs upon booking. I was told there were rugs. There are all tile floors and still no rugs at either door in which to clean the sand from one’s feet. The remnant piece at the outside back door did nothing. I’m sure I sound like I’m picking it apart, but I’m not . It is a great location and home. I just think a little updating of furniture and decor and thought put into basics would go along way. Definitely do it a third time I’m sure ..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not clean

The house was not what was pictured online. The overall house was filthy. The floors looked as if they were never swept and cleaned. The living room, bedroom and bathroom downstairs were infested with tiny black ants. The oven was not usable. Looked like it was never cleaned. 3 windows downstairs didn't even lock. We left early due to the condition of the house. We have yet to hear from management and contacted them last week. Will not rent from them again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2021
Susan and Thomas, we are so sorry that this was your experience. The cleaning of the home was not up to our standards and we let you know that. The cleaners were sent back and your cleaning fee was refunded in full due to the oversight. Our Housekeeping Manager did try calling you on April 10th, but there was no answer so she emailed you on that same date. I'm not sure if you have checked your email, but we did our best to get back to you and to remedy the situation. Once again, our apologies for the issues you experienced and we are sorry that the solutions we provided were not satisfactory.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Our patience was tested!

The pictures made this look more up dated than it turned out to be. We had many problems which were dealt with by rental agency fairly well. However we should not have had: 3broken dining chairs replaced by another style that didn’t fit table, a plugged up toilet, a king size bed that broke, lounge chairs that were shredded and not usable, no sand chairs, telescope broken, stove that was off balance and wiggled, coffee pot unusable because of missing part, worn coffee table and side table. Rental agent dealt with all this but it was obvious the house was not adequate for the rent we were charged. The up keep of the home is negligent and our time and patience was tested and should not have been!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Hi Margaret. Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your stay at Shells and Sunshine. We are so sorry that your vacation was not up to your expectations and we are happy to hear that the issues were dealt with. Our homes are all privately owned and furnished as the owner prefers them to be furnished, and some wear and tear (tables) is usual. Not all of our owners provide beach items for guests to use. It appears that even though these items were not advertised by us, we were happy to provide you with beach chairs and an umbrella for your stay with us within a few hours of your arrival. Anna Maria Vacations keeps a stock of items on hand, so if the coffee pot was unusable, I do hope you called to let us bring you a new one. Unfortunately, items do break and toilets can become clogged without warning. It appears that both our Service Team and a plumbing company were able to address the issue and resolve it for your promptly. We do hope that, despite some issues, you enjoyed your vacation here on AMI.
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