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Historic 1924 Luxury Beach Home with Large Heated Pool 3 Houses to Beach

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Players
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Full Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom - Downstairs

1 King Bed

Master Queen Bedroom - Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom - Downstairs

Toilet

Master Bathroom - Downstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom - Upstairs

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Shared Bathroom - Upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Historic 1924 Luxury Beach Home with Large Heated Pool 3 Houses to Beach

Welcome to The Sand Castle located just a few steps from the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island. Built in 1924, the Castle is one of the oldest homes on the island. While it was lovingly restored in 2015, the history of the home can still be seen. The Sand Castle is a 4 bedroom, 3 and a half bath with the back patio surrounded by tropical landscaping where you can enjoy the heated pool, outdoor shower and Weber grill.

As you enter in the home through the screened in porch, you will be in the stone turret with the staircase to the left and to the right the traditional dining room with seating for 8. The fully equipped vintage inspired kitchen is located off of the dining room. Straight through the entry way is the cozy living area with an electric fireplace and access to the screened in porch. Located off of the living area is the master suite with a comfortable king bed complete with 600 thread count prima cotton wrinkle free sheets and access to the side patio. The master bath is has a time inspired claw foot tub, walk in shower and double vanity.

Up the spiral staircase you will find three bedrooms. One complete with a queen sized bed and full bathroom. The second bedroom complete with 2 queen sized beds. The third bedroom complete with a queen bed as well. In the hallway you will find the mini coffee bar and access to the porch with a great view of the back patio. Located off that same hallway is the last full bathroom.

Linens, towels, beach towels, beach wagon, chairs and umbrella is provided in this home.

Lizzie Lu's Island Retreat is a full-service property manager on Anna Maria Island to ensure our guests enjoy some of the nicest, well stocked homes on the island. For an additional charge, we offer GEM cars among other services. Rest assured we are here to assist as needed in the most efficient manner possible. While vacationing on Anna Maria Island, please adhere to our local rules and regulations for our residential community which are included in our homes as well as our arrival information.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Not Pet Friendly
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Anna Maria

Anna Maria is home to this vacation home. 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.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Island Players - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic 1924 Luxury Beach Home with Large Heated Pool 3 Houses to Beach have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Historic 1924 Luxury Beach Home with Large Heated Pool 3 Houses to Beach?

As of Apr 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic 1924 Luxury Beach Home with Large Heated Pool 3 Houses to Beach on Aug 15, 2026 start from $889, 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 Historic 1924 Luxury Beach Home with Large Heated Pool 3 Houses to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic 1924 Luxury Beach Home with Large Heated Pool 3 Houses to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 1924 Luxury Beach Home with Large Heated Pool 3 Houses to Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic 1924 Luxury Beach Home with Large Heated Pool 3 Houses to Beach located?

Situated in Anna Maria, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Players and Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake G.

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

Family Spring Break

The house is very unique and charming. The location is solid. Short walk to the beach and a few blocks from the restaurants. We were a family of 5 and everyone enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Rental home

Beautiful historic house, great location, wonderful pool
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Fantastic location

Clean, beautiful & professionally managed. Beach wagon, chairs, etc and a basketful of beach towels. Everything was perfect. Literally 2 minute walk until you reach the water (30 seconds til you hit sand). Would definitely stay here again and again. The only negative thing was the construction across the street; but it wasn’t that loud.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

A great place

We have been vacationing in Anna Maria island since 1992. Without question Sand Castle is in the top three homes we have rented. Everything required is provided from kitchen utensils to the best beach cart ever. The dead end road is quiet and has very limited parking. The pool and backyard is perfect and private. All in all might be the best place we’ve ever stayed. Dave
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Fit for Royalty

Our experience at the sand castle was perfect. Top quality cookware and appliances made cooking our thanksgiving dinner so enjoyable. The house is very unique and was plenty of room for our party of 8. The pool was clean and warm enough to swim in daily- even after chilly nights. Beds and bedding were super comfortable- and we already miss the leather recliners! Hosts included things like a fully equipped beach cart, speakers, toys and games and everything you could need for a beach vacation. This property was the most beautiful house we have ever rented and we hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

A unique and lovely home. Thoroughly recommended

The Sand Castle is a very unusual Anna Maria rental, in all very positive ways. The layout is an adventure itself, with the spiral staircase to the tower. Bedrooms are huge. Air conditioning does an excellent job. Pool is in great condition. Only three houses from the beach. The owner (Ben) lives opposite and introduces himself, giving you a history lesson of the house and putting you at absolute ease. We have rented many Anna Maria homes over the years. This was the biggest, and most memorable. Thoroughly recommended. Thanks Ben.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

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