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Shell Cottage -With shared pool, 200 feet from the beach

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An aerial view of a coastal town with a long sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dense cluster of houses and buildings.
A pathway lined with palm trees and dense foliage, leading to a building.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a ceiling fan. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall.
A wooden bowl on a table with bottles of water, a bottle of wine, and Pringles snacks.
A pool area with blue chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by yellow walls and palm trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bean Point Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Anna Maria Island, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Shell Cottage -With shared pool, 200 feet from the beach

Shell Cottage is situated towards the top end of Anna Maria Island. It is one of a cluster of the 3 cottages sharing the free form pool with waterfall (at most there would be 8 people using the pool).

The cottage is extremely well furnished and equipped with everything we hope you would need to enjoy the perfect holiday. The bedroom has a Queen bed and the bathroom is fitted with a bath with overhead shower, basin and WC.

The french doors in the sitting room open out to the pool which is situated in a tropically landscaped garden. You will also find tables, chairs and loungers around the pool.

There is an internal door which connects to Seahorse Cottage therefore making it possible to rent the 2 properties together to accommodate up to 4 people (this door is lockable from both sides to ensure privacy).

The property benefits from off street parking for 1 car.

The beach is just 200 feet away at the end of the quiet road and numerous restaurants can also be found within walking distance. If you wanted to explore the island further without having to use your car then the free trolley bus is the perfect answer.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7642157
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Anna Maria Island, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Island Players - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Shell Cottage -With shared pool, 200 feet from the beach have a pool?

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

Is Shell Cottage -With shared pool, 200 feet from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shell Cottage -With shared pool, 200 feet from the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shell Cottage -With shared pool, 200 feet from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell Cottage -With shared pool, 200 feet from the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell Cottage -With shared pool, 200 feet from the beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Island Players and Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park are also within 10 minutes.

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. 42 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for 2 people. every thing you need for an enjoyable stay. Location is perfect and the pool is great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Perfect walking distance to the beach. Pleasant shared pool area for relaxing evenings or just to cool off.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, minutes from the beach and restaurants
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, steps to the beautiful white sandy beach and walking distance to great shops and restaurants and perfect backyard oasis was the cherry on top! Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of Shell Cottage is exceptional. Such an easy walk to the beach and restaurants. Unfortunately there is construction surrounding the cottage and because of the noise the pool was not a relaxing place to be during the day. Despite this, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this property was perfect. I absolutely loved the pool area. It was a little oasis. Shell Cottage was just what I needed for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2025
We're delighted you enjoyed your stay at Shell Cottage and hope you'll be back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the property was perfect. My wife and I will definitely book again.Close to the beach and restaurants and a beautiful pool area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is great

Great location and beach access
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2023
Hi Chris - Thanks for highlighting the two key things our guests love - the location and fantastic easy beach access! The perfect combination for a great vacation! Your 5-star review is much appreciated. Thank you for choosing us. We hope to welcome you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location. Very clean and cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway Location

The house was perfect for my wife and I. Super close to the beach and all Anna Maria has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2022
Hi Nathan - Many thanks for taking time out to write a 5-star review. We are delighted our vacation rental was the perfect getaway location for you and your wife. Being super close to the beach is a bonus! Hope to welcome you again and thank you for choosing us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable surroundings.

Great access to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2021
Hi there - Thanks for the review! So pleased you made the most of the glorious beach. It is so easy to reach from our holiday home. Beach bliss on the doorstep!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location and property

Clean, secure, great location and cottage. Perfect size for 1-2 adults!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Steps from the beach. And walking distance to both Pine Street and Gulf Drive for shopping and restaurants.We were checking in the Sunday of the St. Patrick’s Day parade and I was very concerned about getting to the unit with the parade happening. I texted Debbi and she immediately got back to me and let me know as soon as the unit was ready so we could get in before the parade started. She was awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to welcoming you back. We will pass on your comments to Debbie.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect. Clean. Comfortable. Beautiful pool. A 30 second walk to the most beautiful beach. Walkable to shop, cafes, bakeries. At the north end of the island so it’s quiet and private. Will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August vacation

We could not ask for any better of a vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2024
Hi Greg, so pleased you had a great vacation. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

A perfect location and perfect cottage in an relaxing area
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2022
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! It means the world to us. We're so pleased everything was perfect for you - the location and the cottage itself. As you say, it is a very relaxing area. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The studio apartment was pretty perfect. It was a very short walk to the beach. It was clean and had everything we needed in the kitchen. We appreciated the email prior with all the specifics and the manager texted us to make sure we had her contact info in case we needed it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at the Shell Cottage

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Shell Cottage! It was perfect size for us and we loved the close proximity to restaurants and the beach. Even though we had a car, we chose to walk everywhere. The pool and patio area were very nice too! We had everything we needed and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2022
Hi Michelle - Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! It means so much to us. It's good to know all was perfect for you. As you say, it's wonderful to be able to have everything you need so close by you can forget the car and walk. We hope you felt recharged after your break and look forward to welcoming you again some day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shell cottage review

Shell cottage is a small cozy cabin. My daughter and family stayed at an adjoining cabin, so it was perfect. Very close to the beach, easy to walk back and forth. Pool was very nice and we divided up our time between the beach and pool. I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2024
Thank your kind words Rita. We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Shell Cottage and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will be back....

great location a few houses from beach...nice part of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2023
Hi Ed - Your 5-star review headline contains the magic words: "Will be back!" There is no greater compliment. The fact that you enjoyed your vacation so much a return visit is planned means the world to us. We very much look forward to welcoming you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Evacuated two days into stay

Property was great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2022
Hi Leonard - Thanks so much for writing a 5-star review complementing our property. We're so sorry your booking coincided with the hurricane alert, which affected the whole island, a natural event out of everyone's control. Hope to see you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our perfect beach escape.

The cottage was all we had hoped it would be. The pool was amazing. So nice to come out of your room right into a beautifully set pool. The walk to beach is very short. The beach is almost secluded. Just like a fairy tale island getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2020
Hi Stormi I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Shell Cottage and we hope you will allow us the opportunity of welcoming you back again sometime in the future. Regards Liane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

The cottage was the perfect size and setup for us. Location was great- steps away from the beach. The pool was refreshing. Highly recommend The Donut Experiment which was only a few blocks away . And last but not least- we got to see a few loggerhead hatchlings and help one to the ocean with the Sea Turtle Patrol!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2022
Hello Eric - What an amazing experience you had with the Turtle Sea Patrol! How fantastic. The chance to get close to nature is truly exceptional on AMI. Thanks so much for a brilliant 5-star review. We are delighted our cottage was perfect for you together with its location, which is handy for the beach and The Donut Experiment nearby! A win-win! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary

The cottage was just what was listed. We had everything we needed for a great anniversary celebration. And it was a bonus that the other 3 cottages were vacant so we had the pool to ourselves!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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