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BEACH NEST IS GETTING A RENOVATION! WE WILL BE BACK! CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES! XOX

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Pool
Sunny west facing pool with a porch swing, dining table and French doors!
Private fishing and boat dock, perfect for launching the included double kayaks!
Living area
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest room

1 Queen Bed

Guest room

1 King Bed

Master 1

1 King Bed

Master 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Master Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Outside Cabana

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BEACH NEST IS GETTING A RENOVATION! WE WILL BE BACK! CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES! XOX

Ahhhh-welcome to Beach Nest! We offer free bikes, 2 tandem kayaks, a beach cart, bubbling hot tub, fishing dock plus a heated pool We look forward to welcoming you and yours!
Ready to satisfy that oh-my-gosh-we-need-a-vacation? Beach Nest will make you absolutely swoon. Kick off your shoes and throw them in the back of the closet. Promise yourselves to live in bathing suits from breakfast to bedtime!
Vacationers, dreamers, honeymooners, would-be family-reunion planners and just plain oglers -- peer into our rooms! Fancifully concocted with the latest interior whimsy. Gaze at flowers, trees, mosses, grasses, ferns, a breathtaking swimming pool, a well-landscaped garden, trellises and furniture that has been collected and restored to transform the yard into a water-lovers’ Eden.
Watch the kayaks bob by and the dolphins play. Throw in a line from your private fishing dock. Rent kayaks and explore the mangrove shaded intercoastal waterway.
Welcome to Beach Nest! Beach Nest gives the feeling of joyous spontaneity with vivid colors, cushie-comfy furniture and details that are confident and filled with imagination. You can see it in a master bedroom with an antique chandelier, king bed covered with a red, white and blue quilt and an ensuite bathroom with a claw foot tub. French doors open to the pool and water view. The second master is pretty-in-pale-pink, with a European king-sized bed, antique mirror and a white marble ensuite bathroom that makes a special bedroom just a little more special. French doors open to the front garden with views of palm trees and orchids. A flowered crewel bedspread is draped over the four poster queen bed in yet another guest room. The children’s room has a trundle with another pull-out twin and can be decorated for the princess or the prince in your group. All adults? We can do that too! They share a bright and beautiful hall bath.
A sparkling clean and light kitchen is outfitted to make the chef in your group happy. Food processor, blender, gas range, Calphalon pots and pans, electric juicer, Nespresso and Keurig coffee makers, electric tea kettle, blender, Nespresso and Keurig coffee pots, toaster and mixer plus a stock pot and a good set of carving knives. Dishes: crystal wine glasses, full set of china, colorful serving dishes, brandy snifters, beer glasses, wine buckets, dessert bowls, coffee mugs, etc. plus cook books galore! The dining area seats eight with a view.
Over-sized couches surround a flat screen and each adult bedroom has a flat screen. Free wifi at the fastest speed too! Piano anyone? Twelve string guitar-we have that too! Or gazing at the stars through the telescope? A desk and lounge chair with a water view are a cozy spot to chat, read a book or pretend to check in with the office. Free wifi! Mangrove shaded water views, a boat dock, outside dining plus a swing on the porch complete the picture.
Within walking distance to shopping and restaurants, Beach Nest is ideally set just 6 houses from the Gulf of Mexico beach on the north end. Whether you dream of a break from the winter cold, a long honeymoon retreat or the perfect family getaway destination, Beach Nest offers you the finest in beauty, comfort and convenience.
Come and experience the true island magic of Anna Maria, one the most un-self-consciously 'hip' islands on the west coast of Florida and one of the few places on earth that offers such peace, serenity and escape from the crowds.
By now you’ve probably heard of Anna Maria Island. And if you haven’t, you will in 5…4…3…2…1 – someone will have mentioned it to you in the time it took to read that. That’s because it’s an uber-fun, absolutely addicting, everyone-who-stays-here-loves-it vacation spot that you just need to know about.
You've picked Beach Nest, only 6 houses from the sugar white sand of Gulf of Mexico. Sunsets to die for and dolphin sightings guaranteed! Walk to boutiques, restaurants, ice cream shops or the free trolley. Rent a bike or golf cart and get around the way the locals do!

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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
The maximum over
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside only please
Anna Maria Island has a 10 PM to 8 AM quiet zone

Important information

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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
Note from host: The maximum over
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does BEACH NEST IS GETTING A RENOVATION! WE WILL BE BACK! CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES! XOX have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at BEACH NEST IS GETTING A RENOVATION! WE WILL BE BACK! CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES! XOX?

As of 2 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BEACH NEST IS GETTING A RENOVATION! WE WILL BE BACK! CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES! XOX on 8 Jan, 2027 start from S$318, 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 BEACH NEST IS GETTING A RENOVATION! WE WILL BE BACK! CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES! XOX pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BEACH NEST IS GETTING A RENOVATION! WE WILL BE BACK! CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES! XOX?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEACH NEST IS GETTING A RENOVATION! WE WILL BE BACK! CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES! XOX?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACH NEST IS GETTING A RENOVATION! WE WILL BE BACK! CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES! XOX?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEACH NEST IS GETTING A RENOVATION! WE WILL BE BACK! CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES! XOX located?

This family-friendly Anna Maria holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Bean Point Beach, Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Bayfront Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 200 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

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

Great Spot Great Host

Location is top notch and the amenities were perfect. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Thank you Charlie for your 5 star review! It was a pleasure to host you and your group. I look forward to welcoming you back soon. Remember the island is still bathing suit weather into October and Beach Nest has openings! xx, Liza
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Adorable house in Anna Maria Island

Beach Nest was a perfect house for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2023
Thank you Jennifer for your review - perfect house for your family makes me smile! It was such a pleasure to host you and your family. Hurry back! xx, Liza
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10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay at Beach Nest. Location was great, accommodations we fantastic and there was plenty of beach stuff available for us that we couldn’t bring on the plane for obvious reason. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to Anna Maria!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

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

Fabulous location

My family and I had a wonderful stay here. The location is a perfect spot on Anna Maria Island, quiet street but near everything. We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, biking, sunsets and relaxing days in the beautiful pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Oh my! Swimming, kayaking, biking, sunsets and relaxing days are all my most favorite things xx
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie E.

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

Family Vacation

Great property and wonderful communicaton with the property owner!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Oh Jamie! Thank you for your 5 star review. Loved chatting with you this week and hope to welcome y'all back soon! xx, Liza
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellie Z.

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

Beautiful property

What an amazing property. Beautiful home. Gorgeous pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Thank you Ellie for your review. It was such a pleasure to host your family. The weather was perfect and the sunsets sublime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon N.

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

Beach Nest is a 5 Star property on AMI

Beach Nest was definitely one of the best rental houses we ever vacationed at. Beautiful house and equally stunning decor and landscaping were highlights. Location was great to beach (short walk) and neighborhood was quiet. Liza and Kit were great hosts and were very responsive to our needs. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber E.

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

Loved it!

This property is in the best location! We saw manatees daily :) And overall just had the best vacation, we cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you Amber! I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Beach Nest. You are a lovely family and I look forward to welcoming you back for more biking, kayaking and manatee watching!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya H.

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

Family Traveller

A pleasure as always!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Perfect vacation

We had the best time. Liza communicated lots of information not only about the house but suggestions for activities and places to eat. We enjoyed the pool and backyard as well as the bikes and beach wagon. Great location and plenty of room to spread out for our group of 7.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2024
Thank you Lori for your 5 star review. You are a 5 star guest! I am pleased you enjoyed your summer stay at Beach Nest. One of the best areas to ride a bike is the northern end of Anna Maria Island where Beach Nest is located. Traffic levels on this section of AMI are relatively low. The area is bike-friendly and you probably found yourself cycling right alongside the locals. Looking forward to welcoming you and your group back again! xx Liza
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Lovely old Florida home!

Very kind owner very responsibe
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ihab G.

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

Amazing relaxing vacation house

The house is five minutes walking distance from the beach, quiet neighborhood, house is well maintained and fully equipped. Owners are very friendly, fast to answer our calls. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

Beautiful house

Beach Nest has it all. Great location, amazing backyard that is always in the sun. Beds were all comfortable. Liza is the best host we’ve ever had through any rental sites.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Thank you Dan for your sweet compliment. I am truly flattered. Even more---I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Beach Nest and would love for you and your crew to visit again. Agreed, a sunny pool is important in winter!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful back yard, pool and hot tub, close to beach, quiet neighborhood, easy check-out, attentive owner, wonderful place for our family gathering! Thank you Liza!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Wonderful!

Everything was perfect about this property! We loved the location- so easy to walk to the beach. The provided bikes and kayaks were also a lot of fun. Communication with the owner was fantastic! We can't wait to share this special place with the rest of our family. High recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2023
How sweet! Thank you Melissa. There are few canal homes on the north end, sunset side of the beach which is part of what makes Beach Nest special. I'm pleased you enjoyed the nearby Gulf of Mexico beach, kayaking in the waterways and everything that makes for a memorable water-front vacation. Please know I'd love to welcome you and the rest of your family soon! xoxo, Liza
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Perfect!

Everything you could possibly need already provided. The house and pool was great and Liza was helpful and was quick to respond to all my questions. We’ll definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Wonderful stay at the Beachnest!

We had varying ages from 4 to 87 on our trip and the house and location did not disappoint. Liza is a wonderful host, she makes sure you know everything you need to know about the area and workings of the home. It is about a 10 min walk to the nearest public access to the beach. We had a great stay, thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Thank you for choosing Beach Nest and for your 5***** review. It was a pleasure to host your group! The closest beach access is about 5 minutes walk away. The last picture in my photos is a map to the closest beach. Sometimes toddlers in tow will be on "island time" which can make the stroll a bit slower ;)
Verified

8/10 Good

J Christopher L.

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

Quiet Iris Circle

Very nice property. Loved the landscaping and pool spa. Good location to walk to the beach, the City Pier and the Rod and Reel Pier Very friendly and helpful owner. Would have liked more comfortable outdoor dining and also for six.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your review and I think the location is perfect too! I only wish you'd let me know you needed more seats for outside dining as it is my commitment to accommodate our guests. It would've been a pleasure to bring more seats or another table. Next time please let me know.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Amazing

The cookie from the owner was the cherry on top of a great experience in this home
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
A 5***** review ---- Thank you! Pssst I just love cookies and am happy to share!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Awesome location and customer service

From the moment the reservation was made to checkout the host was really supportive and paid attention to the smallest details. The listing is absolutely 100% accurate. You are within a short walk to the beach. The backyard is private. It's just a great place for the family to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review! Nothing like a beach vacation in the winter: ocean breeze on your face and the sand between your toes, the warmth of the sun, the splashing of the waves, the smell of the air - I'm so pleased the winter break was irresistible and especially that you chose Beach Nest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elsa D.

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

Gorgeous Home in Quiet Neighborhood near beach and restaurants

Beautiful tropical oasis with privacy, yard space, pool/spa, gorgeous decor, 2 master suites plus a double and trundle bedroom, workstation and dining with a view and huge kitchen in open plan layout. House exceeded our expectations in every way - and being right on a canal was another nice treat. Hospitality was amazing with lots of travel tips and even welcome treats. Hard to beat this place and great quiet neighborhood on cul de sac street was a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan, 2024
Thank you Elsa---how nice to be called a "beautiful tropical oasis". I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay as much as we enjoyed hosting you. Hurray back soon! xx Liza
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke h.

Great experience!

There were a couple minor issues, but nothing major, great communication!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your 5 star review! It was a pleasure to have you and your family stay with us. I am pleased the dock accommodated your boat and you had a couple days of fun on the open sea while enjoying evenings at Beach Nest. Unfortunately the pool lights burnt out during your stay. This gave us the opportunity to upgrade to color-changing LED lights. Swimming pools can be the focal point of some serious fun and now nighttime dips in the pool and hot tub can be colored in any tone our guests prefer! You'll need to return to Beach Nest and enjoy the good life another time in splashes of color!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shasta M.

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

Lovely Accommodations for a Beach Getaway

The Beach Nest on AMI offers comfortable, spotless, well-appointed accommodations blocks from the pristine beaches, adorable shops and scrumptious seafood restaurants Anna Maria offers. From the eclectic, thoughtfully chosen decor to the high-end bedding and towels to the beautiful backyard pool and hot tub, the Beach Nest makes the ideal home base for a fun, relaxing, rejuvenating vacation with friends / family. Liz and Kit are proactive, responsive, kind hosts. We want to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec, 2023
Thank you Shasta for your care of Beach Nest and also thank you for your thoughtful review. It was a pleasure to host you and I’d love to invite you back! I’m opening up my March dates soon. (hint hint 😉)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Great house and location

Very nice house with ample space for family of five. Pool and hot tub were great. We loved kayaking in the water way and biking on the beach. It was an easy walk to the white sand beach and we got some great family photos at sunset. The area was really nice with the quintessential beach cottages. There was a small farmer’s market on Tuesdays with live music. Overall it was an excellent vacation. I highly recommend the house and area!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb, 2024
Thank you Rachel for your 5***** review. How nice to host you and your crew for New Year's week ... you are a delight!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Outstanding backyard and lots of charm

We stayed for 4 weeks. We had 3 different groups of friends and family come stay with us. The pictures of the back yard don't do it justice. It is really magnificent with shady and sunny areas, with grassy areas, and great views to the dock. The hot tub was used very often and the temp was just right. Overall we were very satisfied with stay at this property.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
What a pleasure to have you, your family and your friends stay at Beach Nest. Thank you for your comments! Vacations are all about relaxing and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the garden and hot tub: nothing like a long soak to stop and be still. The heat relaxes muscles, melts away stress and that fabulous floating feeling helps our guests feel lighter in body and soul!

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Walker

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My husband and I have lived on Anna Maria Island for 20 years. We personally manage everything from securing advance groceries, passing you the keys, making restaurant or bike rental reservations, etc..... until you say good by. We are always available to answer any questions or concerns, give advice or guidance. We look forward to meeting you and yours and helping you have the vacation that memories are made of. Liza please view our other property-it is beachfront! Nest on the Beach VRBO 1331810

Why they chose this property

Iris Street is the only north-end and Gulf-side cul-de-sac with a canal. We also have a removable child fence to prevent little ones from wandering down the dock. You have the best of all worlds. Privacy, pool, hot tub, water view, kayaking, fishing, quiet, ambience and yet only a three minute walk to one of the prettiest sunset beaches in Florida!

What makes this property unique

Kayak with the manatees or walk barefoot along the beach to restaurants, ice-cream and boutiques! Piano, 12 string guitar, loads of books and a telescope plus all the channels you can think of on the television. You'll never be bored!

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