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Dog friendly cottage - One block to the Bay!

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Slow M'Ocean- AMI Locals
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Kitchen
Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6539 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common Area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Dog friendly cottage - One block to the Bay!

Slo M’Ocean by AMI Locals
VR21-000011

Welcome to Slo M’Ocean, a recently refreshed 2-bedroom, 1-bath beach-style cottage on the north end of Anna Maria Island. Blending modern updates with Old Florida charm, this cozy retreat is an easy stroll to Pine Avenue shopping and cafes, City Pier Park, and Bayfront Park. It is a relaxed, family-friendly hideaway ideal for couples or small groups seeking an authentic Anna Maria Island vacation rental near the bay and close to Gulf beaches.

Highlights
-12-minute walk to Anna Maria Beach
-2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom
-1 King, 1 Twin-over-Queen bunk, 1 Queen sleeper sofa
-Screened lanai with seating
-Washer and dryer
-BBQ grill and dining table with seating
-Adirondack Chairs
-Beach chairs for guest use
-2 Parking spots
-Dog friendly with approval and fee
-4-minute walk to Pine Avenue attractions

Settle into the island pace on the front porch with Adirondack chairs. After a day by the water, return to the screened lanai for breezy evening chats or grill local seafood on your private grill surrounded by lush landscaping. With beach chairs on hand and the island trolley nearby, it is simple to explore north-end favorites, from Bayfront Park and Anna Maria Island Historical Society to sunset strolls toward Bean Point.

Sunlight fills the open living and dining area with refinished wood floors, comfy seating, and TV for movie nights. The updated kitchen features brand-new stainless appliances, ample stone countertops, and the utensils you need for easy breakfasts or simple coastal dinners.

Thoughtfully styled with new beds and luxury bedding, the primary bedroom offers a king bed for a restful night. The second bedroom provides a twin-over-queen bunk, perfect for flexible family sleeping. The living room adds a queen sleeper sofa for added capacity. The hall bath includes a step-in shower.

Room Details
-Primary Bedroom: King bed
-Second Bedroom: Twin-over-Queen bunk
-Living Area: Queen sleeper sofa
-Bathroom: Hall bath with step-in shower

Enjoy the convenience of a washer and dryer, beach chairs for guest use, parking for two vehicles, and dog-friendly stays with prior approval and an additional fee. Walk to Pine Avenue for boutiques, ice cream, and local restaurants, or hop on the island trolley to explore the seven miles of Anna Maria Island. Head west to Palmetto Ave Beach for daytime swims and soft sand.

With Old Florida charm, a fresh coastal style, and a prime north-end location near Pine Avenue, and Palmetto Ave Beach, Slo M’Ocean by AMI Locals delivers effortless comfort for couples and small families. Set your island plans in motion, book your stay at Slo M’Ocean today!

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With host approval before check-in, this property accepts dogs only (No cats or other animals are allowed). An additional pet fee will apply. See our AMI Locals Rental Policies for full details.

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.

This home is managed by AMI Locals, 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 Locals 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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 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 Anna Maria Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. 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

  • Anna Maria City Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bayfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog friendly cottage - One block to the Bay! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog friendly cottage - One block to the Bay!?

As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog friendly cottage - One block to the Bay! on 23 Jun 2026 start from £182, 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 Dog friendly cottage - One block to the Bay!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog friendly cottage - One block to the Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog friendly cottage - One block to the Bay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog friendly cottage - One block to the Bay! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay Boulevard Beach and Bradenton Beach. Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2026
Can’t beat that spot, right, Jennifer? So glad you enjoyed your stay at Slo M’Ocean by AMI Locals that location really makes island time easy and fun. Hope we get to welcome you back for another sunny getaway soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage for 2 or a small family. Nice kitchen fully stocked with everything you need. Property was clean. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at Slo M’Ocean by AMI Locals, Lynne! It’s such a great little spot for a couple or small family, and we love hearing the kitchen had everything you needed and the home felt nice and clean. Sounds like a relaxing stay all around so come back and see us again anytime for more easy island days!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Hi, Mandy, thanks for staying with AMI Locals at Slo M’Ocean! We’re so glad you had a great stay and hope to welcome you back to Anna Maria Island soon for another relaxing getaway!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was amazing. Check in was easy and we 100% would want to come back. Walking to the beach and the sunsets were amazing. Wish we would have known about the sandbar restaurant earlier. Eating watching the sunset was incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2026
So glad to hear you had an amazing stay at Slo M'Ocean, Corey! Easy check-in, beach walks, and those sunsets are hard to beat. And yes, the Sandbar is a local favorite for a reason. Now you’ve got it locked in for next time. We’d love to have you back for another island escape soon with AMI Locals!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Pat! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our location. If you have any further feedback or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to welcoming you back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved location, perfect size for us. Comfy bed, efficient kitchen. Walking distance to Bean Point for sunset watching!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2025
Hi, Kathy, thank you for staying with us at Slo M’Ocean. We’re so glad the home was the perfect size and that you enjoyed the comfy bed and easy, efficient kitchen setup. The location is such a gem and being able to walk to Bean Point for sunset is one of the best parts of staying up here. We hope to welcome you back soon for more island magic with AMI Locals!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location. It was everything we were hoping and looking for. It was great ! Will def stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Monica! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location and your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon with AMI Locals. Have a great day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place was ideal , the only points I would add , not complaints just comments , the towels were not soft in the bathroom they are ready to replace , the outside light on the front porch was out , everything else we loved , we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
Thanks for sharing your experience with us, Gillian! We’re glad you loved the home and had such a great stay. We appreciate the notes on the towels and porch light, we’ll get those taken care of. Can’t wait to welcome you back for more island time with AMI Locals!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Perfect getaway

Beautiful property. Excellent location. Outstanding communication with rental company. Everything we wanted and more
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our property and communication met all your expectations. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope you had a truly memorable stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly G.

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

Easy in Easy out

Check in and out process very easy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

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

Really enjoyed our stay here

We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Slo M'Ocean on Anna Maria Island! The cottage is in a great location on the island's northern part and is beautifully decorated with a lot of genuine Florida beach town charm. Very clean and well taken care of. The bedrooms are lovely and very cozy, our kids loved their bunk beds, and the kitchen was well-outfitted with dishes and cooking utensils so that we could cook. We spent every morning walking the beach and then returning with our coffees to the porch. Cannot say enough about how nice our vacation was, we will be reliving our memories here until we return next year. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us! Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience, Adam. We are glad your family was comfortable and enjoyed the fantastic location. You were excellent guests, and we look forward to hosting you all again next year!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cheryl B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Lovely except for the termites

This property is down the road from the beach, coffee shops, the trolley stop, the pier, and several terrific restaurants. I would be giving an outstanding review except that it not only has termites, but several days later the management still hasn’t followed up to confirm their pest control findings so I can take appropriate protective steps or offered an apology. After coming home, I saw that the house is available on another well-known rental site where a renter mentioned the termites a week prior to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2022
Thank you for your feedback, Cheryl. We sincerely apologize for the delay with our response, and the issues you experienced while staying with us. After following up with our team, we want to confirm that the day before your arrival pest control was out to inspect the home and take any appropriate actions. Our agent that spoke with you on the phone the morning of your departure understood you to be letting us know that you saw what looked like flying ants, but did not note that you required a follow up call from management. We again apologize and will personally follow up with you shortly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SONI L.

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

Comfy Cottage

We absolutely loved our stay. The cottage was bright, clean, well equipped and the beds comfortable. Check in was a breeze. It was quiet, with the exception of construction next door during the day. We hit the beach early and stayed all day so it didn’t bother us. We rented a golf cart and could go anywhere on the island. Our son loved that. We will be coming back. The only thing I would point out to management is that the stove top is easily turned on by leaning/bumping into it. This happened twice while we were there and we didn’t notice until the eye was bright red and very hot. Thankfully, we didn’t have anything stored on the stove at the time. I would suggest property management put some type of lock on the knobs if possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Soni. We are glad you were comfortable and enjoyed your stay overall. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the stove and will be sure to pass this on to our team. You were terrific guests, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bungalow. Perfect for a small family and was outfitted with everything we needed for our stay. Short walk to restaurants and west side beach. Property managers were able to provide a beach umbrella on request.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

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