Beautiful North-End Home! Pool with In-ground Spa, Shuffleboard, Near Beach and
Carefree Cay by Anna Maria Island Accommodations VR16-000412
Welcome to Carefree Cay, a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath vacation home in the north end of Anna Maria Island. Just a short two-block stroll from the soft white sands of Anna Maria Beach and the charming shops and restaurants along Pine Avenue, this spacious retreat offers a private pool, spa, shuffleboard, and inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces. Designed with families and groups in mind, Carefree Cay has everything you need for a carefree and memorable Anna Maria Island getaway.
Highlights • 2-Minute Walk to Anna Maria Beach • 3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms • 2 Kings, 1 Full over Full Bunk • Private Heated Pool and Spa • Outdoor Dining with BBQ Grill • Deck for sun lounging or star gazing in the peaceful evenings • Indoor Shuffleboard • Pool table • Poolside TV • Designated outside golf cart charging outlet • Washer and Dryer • Steps to Pine Avenue Shops and Restaurants • Dog friendly (with approval, fee, and restrictions) • Parking for 3 Vehicles
Step into your private backyard oasis where a heated pool and spa are surrounded by lush greenery and plenty of lounge seating. Fire up the BBQ grill and enjoy meals at the outdoor dining table, catch your favorite shows on the poolside TV, or relax with family and friends under the Florida sunshine. A designated outdoor golf cart charging outlet adds extra convenience for island exploring. For more fun, head indoors to the game area featuring a pool table, shuffleboard, and cozy seating.
Inside, the home is filled with tropical décor, natural light, and vibrant touches that make it feel both fun and relaxing. The main living room has plush seating and a large TV for family movies, while the second living area downstairs offers board games, shuffleboard, and an inviting spot to gather. The fully stocked kitchen includes all the essentials plus a breakfast bar for casual dining, and the dining table is ready for memorable meals after a day exploring the island.
The primary suite on the second floor is designed for relaxation with a king bed, flatscreen TV, and spa-inspired ensuite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and soaking tub. Another upstairs bedroom has a king bed and ample closet space, while the third bedroom includes a set of full over full bunks, perfect for kids or additional guests. A cheerful hall bathroom with a shower/tub combo serves the guest rooms, and a washer and dryer are available for added convenience.
Room Details • Primary Bedroom (2nd Floor): King bed, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and soaking tub • Second Bedroom (2nd Floor): King bed • Third Bedroom (2nd Floor): Full over full bunks • Hall Bathroom: Shower/tub combo
Carefree Cay offers parking for three vehicles and a location that makes exploring easy. Walk two blocks to Anna Maria Beach for sunny days on the sand, or head over to Pine Avenue for boutique shopping, local dining, and island attractions. Hop on the island trolley for a carefree ride to Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, and beyond.
With its spacious layout, private pool and spa, fun game spaces, and prime location near beaches and shops, Carefree Cay by Anna Maria Island Accommodations is the perfect choice for your next island escape. Book today and start making unforgettable memories on beautiful Anna Maria Island!
- Please note: The garage is not available for guest use.
Pets allowed with prior permission. (2 dogs max up to 100lbs) Not sure how you want to word or place this.
3 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.
This home is managed by AMI Accommodations, an Anna Maria Island property management company.
We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.
Please see our AMI Accommodations Rental Policies for full details.
Please Remember: "You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property." *Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Anna Maria
Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Anna Maria City Pier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Bean Point Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 8 min drive
The Ugly Grouper - 6 min drive
The Sandbar Restaurant - 6 min walk
The Waterfront Restaurant - 11 min walk
Ginny's & Jane E's - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful North-End Home! Pool with In-ground Spa, Shuffleboard, Near Beach and pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful North-End Home! Pool with In-ground Spa, Shuffleboard, Near Beach and?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful North-End Home! Pool with In-ground Spa, Shuffleboard, Near Beach and on 18 May 2026 start from £365, 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 at Beautiful North-End Home! Pool with In-ground Spa, Shuffleboard, Near Beach and?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful North-End Home! Pool with In-ground Spa, Shuffleboard, Near Beach and?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful North-End Home! Pool with In-ground Spa, Shuffleboard, Near Beach and?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful North-End Home! Pool with In-ground Spa, Shuffleboard, Near Beach and located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Absolutely LOVED our stay and would love to stay again!! Clean, so much more spacious than the pictures made it seem, best location for food and the beach. Very responsive when we had questions.
Sara H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2026
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!
This was a cozy well-kept older house located very close to the beach, shopping, and restaurants. All within minutes of walking. The hot tub and pool area was very secluded, which was nice for privacy. And the kids loved the game room! We did have a couple minor issues, but Keyon was able to get them taken care of immediately. Keyon was a great host. I would defiantly use their service again for that property or another location in the future.
AMI checked in often and quickly remedied any issues. The house had lots of fun things for the kids to do in the game room that walks out to the pool!
Erin S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2026
Hi, Erin, thank you for the great feedback! We’re so happy to hear your stay at Carefree Cay with Anna Maria Island Accommodations was a hit, especially with the kids. That game room and pool setup is always a favorite, and we’re glad our local team was quick to help along the way. We’d love to welcome your family back for another fun filled island stay!!!
Great house and close to the beach. Beautiful private backyard with pool and hot tub.
Amanda L.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2023
Amanda, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed the home, pool, hot tub, and location. We hope to host you again in the future!
We had a great time here for a week with the family. The house was very clean and the pool and hot tub was really great. It's one block to the beach and one block to Pine street where a lot of stores and restaurants. It's really an amazing location. The pool and hot tub were really great and the host was really responsive to any requests. Highly recommend this place.
Jeff J.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2025
We are delighted to hear that you and your family had a wonderful time during your stay. It's fantastic that the house met your expectations, with the clean accommodations, great amenities like the pool and hot tub, and the convenient location close to the beach and Pine Street. We're also pleased to know that the host was responsive to your needs. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future.
This was our first time on AMI, and this beach house was perfect. Not only is it very nicely set up, but it is well appointed, clean, and a very short walk to the beach. A
Lauren L.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 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!
Quick access to the beach and great pool. Could use new beach chairs.
Rachel D.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2024
Rachel, thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the quick beach access and the pool. We appreciate your suggestion about the beach chairs and will pass this on to our team. If you have any other specific preferences or requests for your next stay, feel free to let us know. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for our guests. Thank you for choosing our property, and we hope to host you again in the future!
This was our first trip to AMI and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Our rental unit was in a perfect location, walkable to the beach, restaurants, and shopping. Property MGMT was responsive to a minor issue and excellent to work with. Highly recommend!
Patty S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2024
Patty, we're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful first trip to AMI! It's fantastic that our unit's location was perfect for your needs, allowing easy access to the beach, restaurants, and shopping. We're glad that our team was responsive and excellent to work with, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for you. Thank you for your recommendation, and we would love to welcome you back again in the future!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your stay exceeded your expectations. It means so much to us that you had such a positive experience, and we hope to welcome you back for another amazing visit soon!
My wife, kids, and I all absolutely loved this property! It had all of the amenities that we needed, it was incredibly close to the beach (less than a 3 min walk), and the pool was beautiful. All in all we could not have asked for more!!
Sean R.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
Sean, we're thrilled to hear that you and your family absolutely loved our property! It's wonderful that it had all the amenities you needed, was conveniently close to the beach, and that you enjoyed the beautiful pool. Thank you for sharing your positive experience, and we hope to welcome you all back for another fantastic stay in the future!
Great location- close to beach and close to Pine St. For shopping and restaurants! We walked most everywhere. Heated pool and hot tub were nice for the cooler days. Very responsive property managers too. Stairs are only way in/out which was no issue for us, just good to be aware of if that’s an issue for anyone in your group. Overall a very nice rental!
Kathy E.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2024
Kathy, thank you for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the great location of our property, with its proximity to the beach, shopping, and restaurants. It's wonderful that you were able to walk to most places during your stay. We're glad you found the heated pool and hot tub enjoyable, especially on cooler days. We hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Beautiful home with all amenities. The spa and pool were nice and relaxing. 5 minute walk to the beautiful beach and 10 minutes to the city pier. Gorgeous area. Lots of local restaurants to try. AMI kept in touch at all times. We just wish we’d stayed longer and we will definitely be back again. Thank you for a nice quiet week.
Carol D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2024
Carol, thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our beautiful home and that you found all the amenities to your satisfaction. It's wonderful that you were able to relax and unwind in the spa and pool, and that the proximity to the beach and city pier added to your enjoyment. We're glad that you appreciated the local restaurants and that our team kept in touch throughout your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future for a longer stay! Thank you for choosing to spend your quiet week with us. If there's anything else we can do to make your next visit even more enjoyable, please don't hesitate to let us know. We appreciate your feedback!
Great property, the location is absolutely fabulous, close to beach and shops. Would stay here again and again. One suggestion, WiFi is not currently sufficient. It cut out quite a few times on us, and does not reach many parts of the property (downstairs, pool, deck, etc).
Beautiful home in a great location. Smooth check in with great communication from management company throughout. Pictures are an accurate representation of the place. Very spacious and clean. Comfortable beds. Heated in ground pool and spa were perfect with convenient outdoor bathroom and shower. Short walk to beach and place provided a wagon, cooler, 3 beach chairs, umbrella.Safety features of door alarms to pool were nice but we did have to rent a gate for an open stairway to the basement. Would strongly recommend and stay again!
My wife and I, along with our two toddlers, had an amazing time in this house. It was very clean and as described in the listing. Perfect location a block from the beach which made it so convenient with toddlers. The pool area was just a relaxing quiet setting. A few blocks walk to cute little shops and restaurants too. We really enjoyed our time and hope to go back.
The only two things I wish they had was possibly a pack ‘n play for younger ones to sleep in, and maybe a way to block or close off the step going down into the basement- I had to barricade the top of the steps with chairs.
William E.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2024
William, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had an amazing time at the house and that it met your expectations. It's wonderful to know that the location near the beach was convenient for you, especially with toddlers, and that you enjoyed the relaxing pool area.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the amenities, including the pack 'n play and a way to block off the steps going down into the basement. We'll definitely take your suggestions into consideration to improve the experience for future guests, especially those with young children.
Thank you for choosing our property for your family vacation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! If there's anything else we can do to make your next stay even more enjoyable, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
PERFECT place for a vacation on AMI! Ideal location, close to the gorgeous beach and downtown Pine Avenue. Our family of four had plenty of room to eat, sleep and relax in this immaculate home. Layout was fantastic! After soaking up the sun at the beautiful beach, we went for a dip in the refreshing pool right in the backyard. Kitchen stocked with every appliance you can imagine! Openness of kitchen was wonderful.. Beds very comfortable. Super fun basement with shuffleboard opened right to the backyard with pool, hot tub, outdoor bathroom and closet packed with every beach / pool item you need. Plenty of towels, sheets, and pillows. We are already planning to book again so we can make AMI a family tradition!
Gin R.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you so so much for your wonderful review of Carefree Cay. It is indeed a comfortable and stylish home with so many fine amenities. We thrilled that you describe it as perfect. Give us a call as you plan your next visit to Anna Maria Island, we would love to have you stay with us again!
So glad to hear that—thank you, Paul! We’re happy Carefree Cay by AMI Accommodations made for a nice, easy stay and that everything hit the mark. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another laid-back island getaway!
We had a great time staying at this property while on AMI. It had everything we needed for our stay and we enjoyed the short distance to the beach, the quiet area, being close to shops and restaurants and especially the pool and hot tub!
The house is in a great location, just a few blocks from the beach. Nice pool w/ hot tub that gets very hot. House itself could use some updates but it was ok overall.
House was better than pictures. Very roomy and cozy. Had everything we needed. Will definitely return. Bottom entertainment room was a major plus. Pool and Jacuzzi were great.
Jean Carlo L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2020
Thank you so much for your feedback. Carefree Cay is indeed an amazing home. We’re glad it worked out so well for you and your family Please come see us again!
My family enjoyed every minute in this house! The pool and backyard was fabulous. The rec room for the kids (I should say adult Kids) provides a space to allow them to stay up late and not keep others awake.
The location to the beach is super close to walk. The property had a wagon which was PERFECT!
And we were so close to all the places we loved to eat!
I would rent this house again!
Sharon D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2020
Thank you for the great review Sharon! We are so glad to hear that you had a great stay at Carefree Cay!
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