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Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location.
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft
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Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location.
Two minute walk to beach access at the end of our street! PRIVATE heated pool. Air conditioned 2 bedroom 2 bath home. Private backyard.Paradise found !
Welcome to Sea Star Cottage! Beautifully decorated with your own private heated pool plus large covered ground floor lanai. You will be steps to the beach with access point at the end of our road. We supply everything you'll need for an easy beach vacation. Beach towels, beach trolly, chairs, umbrellas and a cooler bag! All you'll need is your swimsuit.
We strive to bring only the best quality experience to our guests, to do so we provide a professional linen service to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you high quality linens that are in place and ready for your use upon arrival. These high- quality linens are laundered in a commercial setting that uses only hypoallergenic, perfume and dye free soaps assuring all of our guests a comfortable stay.
Our property includes use of our MEMBERSHIP at The Center of Anna Maria Island. This membership allows our guests access to pickleball, tennis, a fitness center and wellness classes including yoga. There is also access ( some at additional costs) to kids camps and concerts. Feel free to ask us more about our membership.
We think of the little things to make your vacation special. All linens are provided including sheets, bath towels, kitchen towels, and pool towels.
Sea Star cottage is in a great location centrally located on Anna Maria Island. Walking distance to shops and restaurants yet nestled just off of the main road.
Amenities:
- Located steps to beautiful beach
-Private heated pool (we heat the pool at no extra charge during the winter months)
-private backyard with covered lanai.
- private upstairs deck
-Parking included
-Free island trolly stop at the end of our street (one minute walk away)
- Centrally located on the island near to shops and restaurants
- free WiFi
- Beach wagon, umbrellas, beach chairs, cooler
-Gas BBQ
-plenty of outdoor seating including chaise lounges, Adirondack chairs and two outdoor dining tables.
Fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops:
-Keureg
-kettle
-drip coffee machine
- toaster
- blender
-Washer and dryer
Two bedrooms:
Main bedroom Kingsize bed with en-suite bathroom and walk in closet. HDTV in all rooms
Second bedroom has two twin beds and HDTV
Two full bathrooms :
Main bathroom full bathroom with tub/shower combo
Master bathroom has walk in shower
Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectable level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property.
What makes this property so special is its very close direct beach access to the idyllic soft white sand of the Gulf beaches and breathtaking sunsets. A peaceful neighborhood, walking distance to restaurants and shops. Free island trolly bus stop just around the corner. Onsite parking makes it easy to unload.
If you are a larger party, or traveling with friends and family please checkout our other site Vrbo property ID 1645447( or contact owner to inquire) which allows you to rent both sides. Both units have private yard and pool but fences can be opened to share the property. This allows you to be as together as you may like while still having your privacy.
We do not allow parties or events. No pets allowed. No smoking.
VRC 19-000082
Welcome to Sea Star Cottage! Beautifully decorated with your own private heated pool plus large covered ground floor lanai. You will be steps to the beach with access point at the end of our road. We supply everything you'll need for an easy beach vacation. Beach towels, beach trolly, chairs, umbrellas and a cooler bag! All you'll need is your swimsuit.
We strive to bring only the best quality experience to our guests, to do so we provide a professional linen service to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you high quality linens that are in place and ready for your use upon arrival. These high- quality linens are laundered in a commercial setting that uses only hypoallergenic, perfume and dye free soaps assuring all of our guests a comfortable stay.
Our property includes use of our MEMBERSHIP at The Center of Anna Maria Island. This membership allows our guests access to pickleball, tennis, a fitness center and wellness classes including yoga. There is also access ( some at additional costs) to kids camps and concerts. Feel free to ask us more about our membership.
We think of the little things to make your vacation special. All linens are provided including sheets, bath towels, kitchen towels, and pool towels.
Sea Star cottage is in a great location centrally located on Anna Maria Island. Walking distance to shops and restaurants yet nestled just off of the main road.
Amenities:
- Located steps to beautiful beach
-Private heated pool (we heat the pool at no extra charge during the winter months)
-private backyard with covered lanai.
- private upstairs deck
-Parking included
-Free island trolly stop at the end of our street (one minute walk away)
- Centrally located on the island near to shops and restaurants
- free WiFi
- Beach wagon, umbrellas, beach chairs, cooler
-Gas BBQ
-plenty of outdoor seating including chaise lounges, Adirondack chairs and two outdoor dining tables.
Fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops:
-Keureg
-kettle
-drip coffee machine
- toaster
- blender
-Washer and dryer
Two bedrooms:
Main bedroom Kingsize bed with en-suite bathroom and walk in closet. HDTV in all rooms
Second bedroom has two twin beds and HDTV
Two full bathrooms :
Main bathroom full bathroom with tub/shower combo
Master bathroom has walk in shower
Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectable level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property.
What makes this property so special is its very close direct beach access to the idyllic soft white sand of the Gulf beaches and breathtaking sunsets. A peaceful neighborhood, walking distance to restaurants and shops. Free island trolly bus stop just around the corner. Onsite parking makes it easy to unload.
If you are a larger party, or traveling with friends and family please checkout our other site Vrbo property ID 1645447( or contact owner to inquire) which allows you to rent both sides. Both units have private yard and pool but fences can be opened to share the property. This allows you to be as together as you may like while still having your privacy.
We do not allow parties or events. No pets allowed. No smoking.
VRC 19-000082
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17 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christina M.
23 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house & amazing location
Christina M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ryle M.
2 Apr, 2023
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Fantastic Stay
Ryle M.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
23 Jun, 2024
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Family Vacation
Lisa S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon K.
1 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay
Sharon K.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jay G.
15 Jan, 2023
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Great rental, great location.
Jay G.
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10/10 Excellent
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12 May, 2025
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Wonderful stay!
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29 Jun, 2024
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Wonderful!
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20 Jun, 2023
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Holmes Beach away from home
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8 Jul, 2023
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5 Jun, 2023
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Great Experience
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Carol G.
19 Mar, 2023
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Perfect
Carol G.
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10/10 Excellent
Geoff L.
11 Jul, 2023
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What a place!
Geoff L.
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10/10 Excellent
Steve C.
28 May, 2023
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Beats expectations
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12 May, 2023
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Great Stay
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23 Sept, 2024
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Perfect location and friendly hosts
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Perfect location for family
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27 Nov, 2021
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Perfect vacation from start to finish
Debbie L.
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8/10 Good
Tracy A.
20 Feb, 2023
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29 Mar, 2025
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21 May, 2022
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About the host
Hosted by Carolyn
We are a family of four who loves spending our down time on Anna Maria Island. We are originally from Canada but also lived in the U.K. and now live in Sarasota. We hope you'll enjoy the island as much as we do! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions about the area...We love to share all our favorite spots. We also would enjoy hearing about your favorites.
Please check out our other vrbo listings; 1645447,
Please check out our other vrbo listings; 1645447,
Why they chose this property
We purchased this property mainly because of its close proximity to the beach and town. Location, location,location! Next we fully renovated and added new pools and landscaping, as well as new furnishing. Basically we reimagined the entire property to have a cool contemporary coastal feel. we hope you'll love this house and location as much as we do!
What makes this property unique
We strive to bring only the best quality experience to our guests, to do so we provide a professional linen service to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you high quality linens that are in place and ready for your use upon arrival. These high- quality linens are laundered in a commercial setting that uses only hypoallergenic, perfume and dye free soaps assuring all of our guests a comfortable stay.
We think of the little things to make your vacation special. All linens are provided including sheets, bath towels, kitchen towels,and pool towels. We also provide 4 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 2 rolls of kitchen towels, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, and softener.
We think of the little things to make your vacation special. All linens are provided including sheets, bath towels, kitchen towels,and pool towels. We also provide 4 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 2 rolls of kitchen towels, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, and softener.
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