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SOUTH CAY, 3-Min Walk to Gulf Beach, Large Pool, 2 Master BR

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Pool large enough to SWIM in
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Dining
Living room new cabinet
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Half bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

SOUTH CAY, 3-Min Walk to Gulf Beach, Large Pool, 2 Master BR

LARGE Heated Pool, 2 MB Suites. "South Cay" is very close to Gulf Beach (look us up). Only 11 houses to Gulf beach - close to shopping and restaurants. Each Master-BR-suite has a bathroom, a king-size bed, TV, dedicated deck. South Cay has been an island rental for 13+ years and we keep making upgrades and improvements (so, there may be small differences vs posted pics). A rental agreement will be sent as soon as we receive a booking request. Once the rental agreement has been completed and signed, your booking request is confirmed. 

South Cay has two master suites, each with king beds, dedicated bathroom and deck. Guests can contact us via phone, text, or email. All this information and much more are detailed in the rental agreement and in the Welcome document that we send out with the South Cay access code, prior to arrival. 

We love pets, but South Cay is a NO-PET property. South Cay is also a NO-SMOKING property. That includes inside the house and/or outside, on the property. South Cay is available to people with allergies or people who are very sensitive to smoke residue. For these reasons we cannot allow exceptions.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
They are include in the maximum number
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Finalizing your booking is contingent on you providing the requested information and signing the rental agreement.
To be able to prepare and send you the rental agreement , please provide the following information :
1) the names of the people who will be staying at the house (first and last names) 2) your home address and phone number 3) a proof of identity

Important information

You need to know

Property # 435811vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit 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

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is by the sea. 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

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Island Players - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does SOUTH CAY, 3-Min Walk to Gulf Beach, Large Pool, 2 Master BR have a pool?

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

Is SOUTH CAY, 3-Min Walk to Gulf Beach, Large Pool, 2 Master BR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SOUTH CAY, 3-Min Walk to Gulf Beach, Large Pool, 2 Master BR?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SOUTH CAY, 3-Min Walk to Gulf Beach, Large Pool, 2 Master BR?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SOUTH CAY, 3-Min Walk to Gulf Beach, Large Pool, 2 Master BR?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SOUTH CAY, 3-Min Walk to Gulf Beach, Large Pool, 2 Master BR located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bradenton Beach, Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players 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. 86 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, close to the beach and the pool was great! We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice decor and furnishings. Clean. Great location.Good sized pool… mostly shaded. Short walk to beautiful beach and shops and eateries.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2025
Thank you for your nice review. We aim to deliver a great experience to our guests. The pool has full afternoon sun exposure. Of course, during November and December the sun sits lower, and the days are shorter.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Great Home Great Location

Wonderful time spent at this beautiful home. It was in a great location just a short walk to the beach and lots of options around within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Perfect family getaway location.

Great private house with room for everyone to enjoy. We had a very relaxing week, great beach access, restaurants are right around the corner and a great private pool when you need a break from the sand.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Great space and location

Enjoyed the pool every day and the short walk to the beach. Great location near restaurants. A lovely vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out of the 26 years of going to Annamarie Island and staying in all sorts of houses throughout the years this house is special. It’s more than a house you rent. It’s a home and it feels like it from the time you walk in very close to the beach huge pool Lots of sunshine in the pool, only thing you need to bring is your clothes. I hope to stay in this home again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Paradise Found

Our stay at South Cay was wonderful. The house was spot on as described and the close proximity to the beach was even closer than i expected. Thank you for letting my family stay in paradise for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Friends Get-Away

We had a very nice time. The house was very clean. The pool was cloudy when we arrived and we called the owners and they had someone out the next day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence J.

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

Southcay Stay

This was our family’s first vacation at Anna Maria Island and we couldn’t have been happier with Southcay. Its location was perfect. A minute walk to one of the best beaches. The pool was beautiful, the house immaculate at the perfect size for our family of Five. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Beach Bliss

I stayed at SCay during the month of Feb and early March this year. It was fabulous … location, lovely pool, kitchen was well stocked. Owners are very communicative…Booked again for next year !
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Spectacular Spring Break

We only have the absolute best things to say about our family spring break at this home. The location is incredible, in a delightful and walkable neighborhood that is just a few minutes walk from the most incredible beaches and restaurants. Wonderful pool, well appointed home, excellent communication, and so much more. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

AMI for July 4th

Great house and location. Loved the large private pool. Great communication from owners. Hopefully we’ll be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia R.

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

Anna Maria is so Beautiful

This home is very continently located on the island without being in the middle of a lot of traffic. The layout was great for our family with two master BR and 2 additional bedrooms. The only drawback was that the pool fountain was on a timer and I was not able just to go sit out there with a coffee in the morning and enjoy the waterfall sound when I wanted to.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2025
We are pleased you enjoyed the house. As stated in the rental agreement, the water fountain is by default set up to turn on in the afternoon for one or two hours, because that is what most guests told us they prefer. However, if you prefer to have it on a different schedule, on on all the time, just let us know, and we can remotely change it to your preferred schedule.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana V.

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

Summer Beach Vacation

This property was perfect for our family vacation. We traveled with our adult children and we were all very comfortable. The location was premium (5 min walk to the beach) and the house had everything we could possibly need. The communication and checking process was easy. Hopefully we will be booking this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great Property in Prime Location

My family really enjoyed staying at this lovely home on Anna Maria. The home was very nice and well appointed. We had everything we needed. The location is close to the beach and close to many restaurants and other amenities. Communication was great. We would be delighted to stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Ideal Beach House Experience

We’ll maintained home and pool. No better location. Beach, restaurants, shops are a short walking distance, even by Toddler standards. Beach is 1.5 blocks away with entrance at end of street.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

Great house Great location

We had a blast staying here with all 4 of my sons. Great communication with us before the stay. The house was clean and provided us everything we needed for our week stay there. Our boys loved the pool, and we loved the close location to both the beach and Pine Ave. We will be back again! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Comfortable beach house for family vacation

This is a comfortable and pleasant beach house for a family vacation. Everything you need is provided.It is close to the beach and includes a nice pool in the backyard. It is also close to many restaurants and the shopping district. Most things are in walking distance. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and inclusive experience on Anna Maria Island.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie O.

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

Wonderful Experience at South Cay.

The property was better than shown. It is beautiful, clean, and worked perfectly for six adults. We enjoyed the pool; the front balcony/Lanai, and all of the amenities offered. Everything was in apple pie order and the hosts were in contact with us when we needed them. I would highly recommend this lovely home. Just be sure to take care of it as if it were your own.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

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

Great home away from home close to the beach!

We spent two wonderful weeks in paradise. Our hosts were amazing - we had two small things we needed help with and they were simply wonderful and helpful. They even followed up later to make sure things were good. The house is even nicer in person. The kitchen is well stocked and there is pretty much everything you need. There is some beach stuff and what isn't there, is easily rentable. The house is almost exactly a 1/4 mile walk to the beach and close to so many restaurants and shops. And the pool is amazing!! I would gladly take my family back. One of my favorite VRBO properties I've stayed in!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sammy B.

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

Great experience staying at South Cay!!!!

We had a great time staying at South Cay. The house is just as advertised and was clean as a whistle on arrival. The house is very close to the beach access, just crossing over one street. We rented a golf cart from an outside business and there is some parking near the beach access. But the truth is, we really did not need the golf cart to get to the beach as it is <5 min walk. We really liked sitting on the top balcony in the late afternoon. All appliances worked great, the AC was just perfect. The pool is HUGE!!! My favorite part about the pool was seeing it at night as the LED lights were all around the pool. It was very nice. Overall, the accessibility to the beach, nearby shops and restaurants were the best part of South Cay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

A spotless rental in a great location with a BIG pool!

Our family of 4 did not need as much space as this house provides, but as our 6th annual summer vacation to AMI we have come to have 2 top priorities in a rental home: location and pool. We are big fans of Ginny & Jane E's, which is right around the corner. And this year, we fell in love with The Porch restaurant, only steps away from South Cay. The house was spotless, which is not always the case in a rental that isn't brand new. There are multiple porches and balconies that can be enjoyed when it's not the middle of the summer and doesn't feel like the surface of the sun in Florida ;) Our kids are 9 & 12 and really enjoy more pool time than beach time. We had a good balance of both, but they especially loved having a deep end for jumping and enough space to play for hours. We also really loved the new French inspired Mademoiselle restaurant and bakery - especially because the Crepery on Bridge St. is now only opened on weekends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lucy s.

Wonderful!

Four adults, two kids stayed here over the Christmas holiday, and we had a wonderful time. The house itself is well-cared for and incredibly well-located. If you're not an Eagles fan you might not want to be QUITE so close to Sharkey's during football season, but otherwise -- being four blocks to pine and two blocks to one of the most incredible beaches in America could not be beat. The screened-in porch right off of the kitchen was wonderful place to have dinner or just read a book. The beach wagon and chairs and buckets were a great bonus. We never used the pool -- it didn't get super sunny back there when we were visiting around the shortest days of the year, so the water wasn't warm enough to swim -- but it looked lovely. One tip: if you're at all picky about pillows, bring your own. But the sheets and down comforters were a lovely touch and towels were great. All in all, would 100% stay here again. You can't go wrong.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Thank you for your nice review! We are pleased that you had a wonderful time at South Cay. Not sure I understand the Sharky’s comment, because Sharky’s is miles away from us. Yes, we are very close to the beach (0.15 mile, one block) and Pine Avenue (0.2 mile). Yes, Christmas is that time of the year when the sun is at its lowest and the days are shortest. The pool heater is set at 84 degrees F, but of course we have no control of the weather conditions and I know the week you were there was unusually cold for Florida. We were there the second week of January and except for one day, the weather was warm (75 degrees +), and the pool was fantastic.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great stay during 1st time visit to Anna Maria

This was our first time visiting Anna Maria Island with our family. We searched long and hard for the right amount of space and accommodations for us. Our family has not been able to all be together for a long time for to school and work so it was a very much needed vacation. This home looked great online and had just the right amount of rooms and space we needed. It was important for us to be close to the beach and have a nice size pool. The attached balconies to the primary were and living room area were a nice touch. The decor and aesthetic met the beach home vibe we wanted and the organization and cleanliness definitely was top notch. There were some leftover items in the kitchen and pool area that we were able to use that came in handy, maybe some other small things would have been nice to have but because of its location on the Island we were able to obtain things very easy. My family definitely wants to comeback and did mention they wouldn’t mind coming back to this home as they enjoyed the accommodations and location to everything. Great host and communication, thank you for making our long awaited family vacation to Anna Maria Island one of the most memorable and enjoyable times we have had in a long time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Family Fun

This was our 4th time to AMI and first time to this house. In previous trips we’ve stayed north of Pine in newer, more open concept homes, and this house and location were perfect for our mixed age group family - 2 grandparents, 2 parents, 2 kids and 1 aunt who worked from the house during the week. The screened in porches were a highlight, and we felt they more than doubled the livable space. They also made it possible for everyone to be home and yet still have personal space. We really appreciated the peace of mind that comes with having the pool completely separate from the living areas (and the pool is as advertised - large and nice!). Though it’s not as high end as some houses in AMI, it is thoughtfully set up and well maintained. The owners shared plentiful information on both the house and the neighborhood - a far better set of recommendations than prior properties. The location made walking to the beach (as well as to breakfast and ice cream) with our kids a breeze. Close to everything and yet still a quiet and peaceful street - especially during the weekdays. We would definitely book this property again under similar circumstances.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

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This home is very bright, has top location on Anna Maria Island, large new heated pool, is steps from one of the nicest Gulf beaches, and has a lot of architectural elements.

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