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Perfect Anna Maria. Dock on Canal. 3 blocks to sugar sand beach. Heated pool.
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 51200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Perfect Anna Maria. Dock on Canal. 3 blocks to sugar sand beach. Heated pool.
3 short blocks to the sugar sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and 5 blocks to Tampa Bay. This traditional Florida home is on a canal, with bikes and kayaks for your recreational use. 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, kitchen and traditional Florida room overlooking a large patio and pool and our dock on the canal. We also have a screened porch for relaxing on warm sunny afternoons, or you could grab your morning cup of coffee and sit out on the dock and watch the fish jump. The perfect place to relax; lots of wildlife, beautiful beaches and a quiet neighborhood with friendly, helpful neighbors.
There are a local corner store, Post Office, bar, restaurants & shops within walking distance. You can take the free trolley around the island, to the supermarket, library and more shops and restaurants. Para-sailing, motor scooter rentals, kayaking, biking, and above all swimming in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, make this an ideal location. Attractions off the island include the Asolo Florida State Theater, Mote Marine Laboratory, Selby Botanical Gardens and upscale shopping at Saint Armand's Key. There are also several natural preserves nearby for walking and observing nature. Please note: ours is a "green" house where we use unscented products including soap and laundry detergent. We try to provide this for all guests, however, should we run out, please buy only unscented products usually called "free and clear" or unscented for use in the house. Thank you.
Keywords: bungalo, cottage, casita, water front
There are a local corner store, Post Office, bar, restaurants & shops within walking distance. You can take the free trolley around the island, to the supermarket, library and more shops and restaurants. Para-sailing, motor scooter rentals, kayaking, biking, and above all swimming in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, make this an ideal location. Attractions off the island include the Asolo Florida State Theater, Mote Marine Laboratory, Selby Botanical Gardens and upscale shopping at Saint Armand's Key. There are also several natural preserves nearby for walking and observing nature. Please note: ours is a "green" house where we use unscented products including soap and laundry detergent. We try to provide this for all guests, however, should we run out, please buy only unscented products usually called "free and clear" or unscented for use in the house. Thank you.
Keywords: bungalo, cottage, casita, water front
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
HONOR THE 10AM CHECK OUT TIME
The housekeeping staff arrives at 10am to prepare the house for the next guests.
ON DEMAND SERVICES
Make sure you have logged out of all apps on the TVs (if applicable).
RETURN ITEMS TO THEIR PLACE:
Return all furniture and décor that was moved during your stay to its original locations, including outdoor furniture.
GARBAGE & LEFTOVER FOOD
You may leave unused food/drinks in the kitchen. PLEASE DISCARD ALL RESTAURANT LEFTOVERS.
This is a private home. Thank you for respecting our property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
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 Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at LECOM Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Anna Maria, FL
What's nearby
- Bean Point Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Bayfront Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Anna Maria Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Anna Maria City Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Ugly Grouper - 7 min drive
- Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 10 min drive
- The Sandbar Restaurant - 16 min walk
- The Waterfront Restaurant - 17 min walk
- Ginny's & Jane E's - 15 min walk
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Reviews
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Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
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Location
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Listing accuracy
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27 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
17 Aug, 2025
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Chris D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela H.
15 Jul, 2025
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Angela H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
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19 Oct, 2025
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Julie V.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily C.
19 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful trip!
Emily C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leslie V.
8 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
Leslie V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shannon B.
28 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shannon B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy L.
30 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation Stay
Amy L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laurie T.
27 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around great!
Laurie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Natasha s.
4 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week away!
Natasha s.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nancy D.
12 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Nancy D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Celeste C.
26 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Celeste C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ralf O.
14 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT !!!
Ralf O.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Niall C., Uk
2 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best value in north end AMI
Niall C.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lyndsie S.
28 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Lyndsie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
glen r.
13 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
glen r.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robin T.
3 Mar, 2018
Perfect Getaway...
Robin T.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
shannon s.
1 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
shannon s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly G.
15 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun family getaway
Kimberly G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
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3 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Anna Maria getaway
Aphrodite Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Adam O.
11 Jun, 2018
Everything was perfect.
Adam O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
kristen o.
30 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Paradise
kristen o.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
JOHN S.
18 Oct, 2023
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Anniversary Stay
JOHN S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica K.
4 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay!
Jessica K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emily C.
15 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful!
Emily C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Margaret Hudgings
Jim is a Florida native who vacationed on Anna Maria Island as a child. His grandparents built a cottage here in 1941, having originally come over to the island in the early 1920's by steam ship! Margaret and Jim met in the 3rd grade, married after college and have 3 grown children--Graham, Ian and Meg--and 5 grandchildren. All of us love this island. Our main residence is in West Chester, PA, in an 1876 Victorian town house. Jim is a mechanical engineer who taught at a community college, and Margaret worked as a school psychologist in an independent school. We have hosted many international students in our home and been involved in exchange programs around the world and especially in Japan and the UK. We are retired and are enjoying time with family and lots of travel. On our last trip abroad, we visited Germany, the Czech Republic and Switzerland.
Why they chose this property
We bought this property in 1981 because of Jim's family connection here and because it is simply the most beautiful beach spot in the world. We knew we wanted to spend time here in retirement and felt we needed to buy early. In December 2011 we completed a renovation of the property, adding a large salt water pool, a screened porch and extra half bath near the pool--and created a totally new 'old' look with a peaked metal roof and 1930s look furnishings. We also added lots of insulation for summer and winter comfort and Florida native landscaping with palms and wild flowers. The location is ideal --a couple blocks from beach and bay, on a wide canal which is like a lake. Iris Street is a cul de sac --so not much traffic and wonderful neighbors.
What makes this property unique
We chose this property for location, location and location. The proximity to the gulf beach, the canal with dock and jumping fish, the lack of traffic--and all on the quiet north end of the island and yet close to unique shops and good restaurants--especially the Sand Bar where you can eat--on the beach. (See one of our photos.)
Languages:
English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese
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