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Eclectic North end AMI home with Private pool on Canal!

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Porch Screened porch where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the water and the sunrise
Guest room 2 Guest room connected to family room and door leading out to screened porch. This is a king bed made from two twins.
Pool Beautiful private pool overlooking the canals behind the house
Entry way art Mural through front door, giving the house it's name: Crazy Mermaid!
Kitchen Full kitchen with eat in breakfast bar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Floor Guest Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Main Floor King Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Eclectic North end AMI home with Private pool on Canal!

Top Reasons to Book Crazy Mermaid
• Waterfront canal views throughout the home
• Private pool (heated upon request for additional fee)
• Private dock for relaxing or fishing
• Screened porch overlooking pool & water
• Spacious 4BR layout for groups & families
• Prime Anna Maria Island location
• Professionally managed

Welcome to Crazy Mermaid, a charming coastal retreat in Anna Maria with beautiful canal views and plenty of space to relax. This unique home blends island character with comfort, offering the perfect setting for a laid-back beach getaway.

Enjoy peaceful mornings on the screened porch, afternoons by the pool, and evenings watching the sunset reflect over the water.

The Space:
Spacious, character-filled home with an open living area, comfortable seating, and stunning water views. The fully equipped kitchen and dining area make it easy to gather and enjoy meals together.

Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 8):
• Primary Bedroom: King bed (upstairs)
• Bedroom 2: King bed (2 twins combined)
• Bedroom 3: Queen + Twin
• Bedroom 4: Full bed (upstairs)

Outdoor Living:
Relax in your private backyard oasis featuring a pool overlooking the canal, screened porch, grill, and private dock — perfect for enjoying the water, fishing, or unwinding in the Florida sunshine.

Important Notes:
• Pool heat available Sept–Apr for $34/day
• Must be requested at booking or 48+ hrs prior
• Stairs required (multi-level home)
• This property is not pet friendly at this time

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Make sure to leave/return any parking passes.
Turn the AC Down to 78.
Make sure any grills are cleaned.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2905064vb
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

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Island Players - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Eclectic North end AMI home with Private pool on Canal! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Eclectic North end AMI home with Private pool on Canal!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Eclectic North end AMI home with Private pool on Canal!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eclectic North end AMI home with Private pool on Canal!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eclectic North end AMI home with Private pool on Canal! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Historic Green Village and Bradenton Beach. Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here to our Son’s wedding at The Sandbar. Cannot beat the value for the location on the island absolutely loved our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2026
We are so glad you loved the location Rob and that it worked out well for your group! Congrats on your sons wedding, and we hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Nice pool and dock to fish off of. Nice layout. Could use simple updates such as new area rugs, shower curtains, and cookware/silverware. Great value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location, pool, dock, and the layout of the home, it sounds like you made the most of your stay. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding updates to items like the rugs, shower curtains, and cookware. Feedback like this is very helpful, and we’ll be sharing it with our team as we continue to improve the home. We’re happy to hear you found it a great value and would love to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and everything about it - the screened-in porch, pool, and dock were all favorites. Also we love Anna Maria and being able to walk or bike anywhere was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Can walk to restaurants.Beautiful view of canal.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2025
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the location and the canal views — we’d love to host you again if you're ever back in the area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy and ideally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you for the nice review. You are welcome to come back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was easy to book, no issue with the management company. Everything was clean and prepared for our visit. Beds were stiff, but it is a rental. Dock access was great, kids enjoyed kayaking. The pool was heated and ended up being very needed. Beach and shops all are well within walking distance. Overall this place was definitely 5 stars, great location and quality.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that the home was easy to book, clean, and well prepared for your stay. It’s great to know the kids enjoyed the dock access and kayaking, and that the heated pool came in handy. We’re also glad you loved the location with the beach and shops so close by. We truly appreciate the 5-star rating and would love to host you and your family again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Josh T.

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

Great Location

We enjoyed the stay. Location is great. The house is dated but it’s still a great place.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Josh

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

Vacation

Good location, clean, would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Just a fun gettaway

Had a great stay at the Mermaid house. The house was perfect for us and in a great area on a canal, kept the bay boat at the dock the whole time and the local boat ramp was close by. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2023
Thank you for the kind review Bill. Please let us know when you come back into town again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Nice house!

We enjoyed the trip and the house. Very clean and plenty of kitchen stuff. Definitely would rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2024
Thank you Mike! Look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

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

Great spot

clean, unique house with a great location. Highly recommend and I don't do many reviews
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2023
Thank you for the kind words Douglas!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Great location!

The Crazy Mermaid has a fantastic North End AMI location. Everything was great, except the kitchen cookware, utensils and glassware are very used/beat up - definitely need to be replaced with fresh kitchenware.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

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

AMI Rocks

House was perfect for our needs. Large bedrooms, lots of room to spread out. Layout is perfect for 2 families with 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 downstairs. Great location and perfect water front access. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2023
Thank you for the kind words Brett. We look forward to seeing you come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean E.

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

Family reunion at Crazy Mermaid on Anna Maria

We had family from Belgium, Denver, Texas, Minnesota and Florida. We rented two houses with ours being the Mermaid. We found the home clean and comfortable, close to Pine St and the City Pier. We had 7 adults in the home and all were comfortable. We would gladly stay there again. Great vacation spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2023
Thank you for the review Dean. Glad you had a great stay and let us know if we can help you on your next trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thom H.

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

Family get together

Rented the Crazy Mermaid for a week in February. It was the perfect place for my three adult children and two of there spouses along with three granddaughters all under age 4. The pool was heated and enjoyed by the kids and the beach was readily accessible by walk or car. The back bay City Pier was just a short walk. Not the swankiest place I've stayed but perfect for a family with a good "lived in" feeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaila S.

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

Amazing!

Our stay at Crazy Mermaid was fantastic! The house had plenty of space that fit all 8 of us more than comfortably. Beds were cozy and house was stocked with everything we needed- dishes, linens, etc. The pool, where we spent most of our time, was perfect. Property owners/management were accommodating and very easy to get in touch with. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2022
Thank you for the kind review Kaila. We are thrilled you enjoyed your time at the Crazy Mermaid and hope you host you again in the future!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matt C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Outdated doesn’t Eclectic

Very very outdated house. The old chain link fence takes away from the nice back yard and pool. Location is good especially if boating. The dock is nice minus the garbage in the fish cleaning sink. There’s nothing horribly wrong with the house, but there’s nothing right.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the convenient location and the dock, especially for boating. We appreciate your note about the fence and the fish cleaning sink, and we’ll make sure to address these concerns with our team. Our goal is to continuously improve, and feedback like yours helps us focus on the areas that need attention. We just hoped that this was mentioned during your stay as this could have been easily addressed. We understand that every guest has different expectations, and it’s unfortunate that we didn’t fully meet yours, especially regarding the normal wear and tear on the exterior. As much as we appreciate your feedback on the outdoor areas, we also hope the overall experience inside the home and the amenities provided were considered and could be highlighted as well. We strive to offer a well-rounded and enjoyable stay for all our guests. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Spacious house, good location

We stayed for 3 nights for a girls' weekend. The house is on the canal and walking distance to restaurants, shopping and a beautiful beach. 4 bedrooms and 2 baths were great for the 5 of us. There was good hang out space inside and out by the pool and in a screened in porch. Kitchen has everything if you want to cook and there's a grill. House is dated but clean and couches are new, as is the grill. Property manager was very proactive with communication. Great value
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2024
Thank you for the kind words, Sue! Pleasure to have you and hope to host you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua N.

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

Anna Maria

Pool heater broke so pool was cold. But host was very responsive and tried his best to do what he could on a weekend to get it addressed. House was very clean and in nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec, 2022
We do apologize for that happening during your stay. It was very unfortunate timing on a Friday night and not being able to get the part until Monday morning. I know it doesn't help your stay, but it is already fixed. We appreciate the kind words about the management of the property and we hope you stay with us again. Thank you for being a great guest and look forward to your next trip to see us!
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian P.

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

Crazy Mermaid Feb 2025

Pros: Great location, can walk to plenty of restaurants, bakeries, beaches. Very functional layout with plenty of space for our group of 6. Large bedroom upstairs is really nice. Listing was accurate. Host was very responsive. Cons: Musty smelling, primarily in the entry way area. Certainly could use some maintenance (paint on the porch floor and steps, etc). Could use a new queen bed on the first bedroom on the left. Kitchen could use a review of dishes and utensils. Didn't seem to have much for drinking glasses, but had so many utensils the drawer was breaking.Overall: We had a great time meeting up with the family. The place works, would stay there again. If it were improved too much, I couldn't afford it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar, 2025
Thank you for the review! We appreciate your feedback. We are glad that majority worked for your stay! You are welcome to come back in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Crazy Mermaid

Roomy, needs more comfortable bed on main floor. Needs nicer sheets. Pillows 😢. Yes, the door buzzed as everyone says to walk out to the screened porch. Not enough time to get out the door. My husband fell trying to get out & is all bruised up. Need grab bars in the shower. Luckily. I was able to reach him, so he could bring a math mat due to the tub being slippery. Sure wish they had bikes or kayaks we could have used. Nice pool. Loved the canal view. Quiet street. Wish the neighbors across canal had dimmers on their bright lights at night. I wanted a place with a pool, canal view, screened in porch and laundry this had all. It was only my husband & I. I don't understand why the rate Included almost double what we were charged per night for a cleaning fee and some other random fee. Pretty ridiculous. We only used 1 bedroom & 1 bath. I wish more places had closet up mirrors. Not as nice as photos made it look. But we enjoyed Anna Marie Island.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Hi Rhonda, sorry to hear that you wish most of the house was changed around for you. We try to make the pictures reflect everything to expect. The home is dated, yes, but we do feel as if it's very accurately depicted in the photos. If you are only looking to use one bed and one bath, we could look at other options we have for you instead of a 4 bed home? Please let us know if you want to come see us again and we'll try to help you find a home that better fits your needs.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Taylor J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Save yourself health issues and DO NOT STAY HERE

Would not recommend staying at the "Crazy Mermaid". We thought we booked a cute "retro" beach vacation, but instead we walked into a house that reeked of mold (and that wasn't the only problem we encountered; the dryer didn't work, the wallpaper in the downstairs bathroom was peeling, the towel bar was hanging off the wall, there was visible black mold growing under the caulk in the shower/tub). When I contacted the company the day of arrival to inform them of the moldy smell they offered to bring air fresheners. When I voiced concern about our respiratory health, 3 people with autoimmune disorders and having someone pregnant on the trip they said they would get back to me....they never did. I reached out again and they apologized for the lack of response, but said it was because they couldn't have someone come out and do a mold test until the following week....How did that help our situation for our stay? They apologized again and thanked us for helping them provide better service for future guests, but still never offered a solution for our problems. They never offered reimbursement, never offered to help us find somewhere else to stay, and never offered a simple dehumidifier. Basically paid for a vacation to come home with a respiratory infection and headache. P.s I do feel sorry for the home owners, you can tell the place was once a sanctuary for their family and the mold issue is most likely from storm damage, but the company running it needs to be addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2025
When a concern of mold is brought up, we take it VERY seriously. However, we have to schedule a test and can not assume it's there because of a smell, which we scheduled right away. I would be happy to share the report as it came back as there was NO mold present in the property. Therefore any respiratory condition was not a result of staying in this property. Upon inspection, the cause of the smell was that someone put a knife down the disposal and cracked the p-trap under the sink. That has since been replaced. The towel bar was not hanging off, it was loose and has also been resecured. The wallpaper started peeling recently and when the owners are in the property over this coming summer, they are going to address all of this with removal and paint. As far as the caulking, it was discolored and has since also been remedied (again mold testing showed no mold in the property). Finally, the dryer was replaced already as well, which was done in short order, but we can not control if an appliance stops working, but we can work to get it fixed right away, which we did. As far as not helping, we offered the only two options we had - we looked for another property for you but did not have anything available, which we did tell you about. Secondly, we informed you that if it was a concern to you, we would refund the nights not used, but you elected to stay for the duration.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bret K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped wonderful place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb, 2026
Hi Bret! Thanks so much for the positive review. So glad it worked out well for you and your group. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

About the host

Hosted by SkyRun Vacation Rentals - Anna Maria

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What makes this property unique

- Right on the water with canal access in the back yard.
- Private swimming pool overlooks the water. 
- Ample Parking for your whole group.
- Short walk to Pine Ave.

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