Charming cottage with heated pool, tropical landscaping in prime location.

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Anna Maria, FL

Bradenton Beach
4 min walk
Island Players
4 min walk
Palmetto Avenue Beach
4 min walk
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
43 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Pool

Hot tub

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Starfish Cottage has been recently renovated while maintaining all the charm of an old Florida Key West style bungalow. Enjoy the new private heated pool with lush tropical setting. The new kitchen provides plenty of storage , a full sized refrigerator and freezer, dishwasher, range and microwave. There's also an outdoor grill. The large screened in porch features a vaulted ceiling, large ceiling fans, plenty of seating including rocking chair and swing bench. On the porch a dining table accommodates 8 and a small bistro table seats 2.

Inside you'll find an open concept living space where dining area, kitchen and living room have been newly furnished with luxurious deep seat couches and lounge chairs, original hardwood floors add to the charm. Fresh linens, bath and beach towels are provided along with basic toiletries. Decor has been collected over time and obtained from local artists for a unique old Florida style.

Down the hall you'll find two comfortable bedrooms, each with a queen-size bed and large closets. The Master bathroom has been newly updated. Another full bathroom is conveniently located in the hall. Climb up the spiral staircase to the quaint loft which has 2 twin beds.

The cottage is in a terrific location, immediately east of Gulf Drive, a quick 200-yard walk will bring you right to the white-sand beach. With Pine Avenue and the village of Anna Maria 2 short blocks to the north, you can walk to everything. Pine Avenue offers restaurants, shopping, community theater, historic Roser Church, and the Anna Maria Historical Society Museum. A free trolley is available to get you around the entire island all the way south to Coquina Beach. Scooter and golf cart rentals are located within 100 yards.

Free WiFi, flatscreen cable/smart TV, deluxe wireless bluetooth speaker, books, and board games provide entertainment, while a private washer/dryer lets you take care of laundry. Keyless entry at the front door ensures easy access and security. The driveway has space to park four vehicles.

A NOTE ABOUT CHILDREN: Kids love the loft area. However, the spiral staircase could be dangerous for younger children. Therefore, this property is not recommended for children under 8 years old.

This vacation home's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bradenton Beach. Features include an outdoor pool. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a private pool.

Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
Free WiFi
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Just a 4-minute walk from Bradenton Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Island Players

As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find an outdoor pool and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Rasa Gorys

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach
Beach towels
Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

Private pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fence around the pool

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
Paper towels
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Toilet paper
Soap

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the waterfront
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Horse riding nearby
Cycling nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Water tubing nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Kayaking nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: NOT recommended for children under 8 years old.

Important information

You need to know

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Charming cottage with heated pool, tropical landscaping in prime location. Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl Trip

Very enjoyable! Can’t beat the location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benny B.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Starfish

Great location and beautiful cottage. Easy walk to beach, bars/restaurants. I usually rent a golf cart, but really didn’t need to this time.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip

My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Charming Cottage. We experienced some crazy weather during our stay and the host was very communicative with us. They also helped when we experienced rental car issues. The house is conveniently located in walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shops. We can’t wait to plan another trip to AMI and experience better weather!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

22 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little beach house

We had a lovely time at the Starfish Cottage! Just the right distance from the beach access and local shops/restaurants, great shaded pool, clean with great decor throughout. Ice maker in the kitchen was a nice touch, as was the basket of cozy blankets in the living room. A/C worked great and the screened porch was a lovely respite from the heat. Would love to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

15 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vaca, will be back!

The cottage was perfect for our family. Our favorite part was the pool and porch area.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

4 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Pool, Porch and Perch

The pool was a perfect size for our young children and it was delightful to retreat to the porch for morning coffee and evening night caps. The cottage is perched in such a wonderful location on the island—close proximity to beach, shops and restaurants. Loved our time here and wish it could have been longer!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

21 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise!

This was our first visit to AMI, and we found that the location was perfect. We easily walked back and forth to the beach and to all the wonderful restuarants in the area. The cottage was even better than we imagined, and had all the ammenities. We especially loved the pool and hanging out on the front porch.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kacey F.

21 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Cottage

I spent my 49th birthday here with my two teenage sons. The home couldn’t have been more perfect! The beach decor is beautiful and the house feels like home. The beach is a very close walk. The pool was refreshing after a day at the beach. I actually felt like I was in the islands floating around the pool, which was surrounded by a lush tropical landscape. The grill came in handy as we ate dinner around the pool. The swing on the front porch was my favorite spot for coffee in the mornings and relaxing in the evening. The home is updated throughout and very clean. There are plenty of charming restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops near by but still away from the business of people. It’s quiet and actually my favorite part of the island. We enjoyed cooking at the house, they have everything you could need. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler J.

7 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away from Home

Great location! Walking distance from the beach is less than 5 minutes. We took daily morning walks to beach which was so peaceful. It really added to our trip. We've been to Anna Maria a few times and we absolutely love it. This house was a great house for the two of us celebrating our anniversary! Just an fyi for pool goers, the pool doesnt get mostly sunny until after 12:30. Which does alter the temp.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie W.

4 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot and wonderful home!

This was our first stay in AMI. The house was in a great location, close to the beach, and had a wonderful pool. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

23 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break

This adorable cottage was more than expected! It’s perfectly located, beautifully decorated, and very clean! We loved the screened in porch and mornings by the pool. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N.

19 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This is great place and great location.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family

26 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Close to dining and beach - chairs/beach toys were provided. Very comfortable home!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

29 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

The cottage is lovely; it’s beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The large screened in porch is a great feature, with space for lounging and dining. The rental location is quite convenient, just a block and a half from the beach and just a little further to Pine Ave shops. We had a family emergency during our stay and Rasa was so kind and helpful, with great communication. We can’t wait to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith P., Island Park Ny

6 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and Beauty Cottage

A wonderful stay at this beautiful AMI cottage ! So close to the beach and located near restaurants and shops! Great walking as well. Rasa was very responsive and AMI has become our home away from home. We will be back ! 🏝️🏖️☀️🏝️

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Stay

Everything about our VRBO experience on this trip was absolutely perfect. Rasa was a true pleasure to work with, and was so helpful answering questions we had about our stay before we arrived. The house was amazing!! Super clean, and put off incredible beach-vibes that really made the trip that much more enjoyable. The kids (ages 5 & 7) LOVED the loft, they both slept there the entire trip. There's really cool lighting up there, and the kids also dug the sky light. The front porch is great, with a bench swing and large table for eating/games/whatever else you wanna do, and 2 ceiling fans to help cool things down a bit. The pool was a true tropical oasis, a perfect size for our kids and us to splash in for hours every day, and it's completely surrounded by palm trees and other super cool plant life. The location, imo, is also perfect, being only just over a block to the beach, which we could have walked to every day but why walk when you can take a golf cart (trust me, you want a golf cart). Also very close to lots of shops/restaurants on Pine Ave. We had a rental car but only used it to get from and to the airport. I could go on and on. When we come back we definitely hope to stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!!!

Perfect location - had everything we needed!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianne S.

26 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Oasis

This destination is a great place to stay on AMI! Rasa was very easy to communicate with and got back with me right away with a couple questions I had prior to arrival. Super easy check in/out process. The house has everything you need starting in the kitchen: utensils, cooking supplies, coffee maker; bathroom soap, shampoo, lotion; comfortable beds, pillows, extra blankets and linens; the pool is so wonderful with a shallow lounge area, beautiful landscaping surrounding it, lounge chairs, table with umbrella; and there’s a wagon (which definitely came in handy) to use to/from the beach with beach chairs, beach umbrellas and toys! It’s a perfect location within walking distance to the beach and multiple restaurants and ice cream shop. It was a great space for my family of 6. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherie G.

24 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

We absolutely loved this property. It was perfect for me and my friend and our 4 kids. The girls loved the loft with the fun lighting and twin beds. The couches and beds are really comfortable. We had ALL the amenities we needed! The location is amazing. To be able to walk to my fave breakfast spot. Ginny & Janey’s. Also 2 little stores, Slims Place and the Sand Bar. And right across the street from the beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

22 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get Away

The house was in a perfect location for everything we had planned. Beach, restaurants, and shops all within a short walk. The house was beautiful, and had everything we could need. Would definitely return to this location.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven/Michelle H., Edmond, OK, USA

11 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house and location

The title says it all. This house is amazing. The pool is great. The parking is shaded. The owner was easy to contact and very communicative about anything we needed. The location is literally 500 steps from the beach. We will be back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee U.

25 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The house is adorable and in a great location!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina J.

20 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing AMI

We loved this house and the location. It was perfect. The owner was very attentive and responded very promptly. We walked everywhere and think next time we will just rent a golf cart! So many seashells. So much sun. Best time ever!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Chicago suburbs

11 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Cottage for 2!

This was our first trip to AMI and the cottage was perfect for our needs. The beach is just a short walk away and there are also several restaurants and shops within walking distance. The pool area has a small dining table and four lounge chairs, the landscaping makes it feel like a tropical oasis. We did not use the loft but it would be great for kids. The cottage had everything we needed including plenty of beach towels, wagon, chairs, umbrellas and a cooler. We also enjoyed the front porch. Rasa was very accommodating and easy to work with, we can’t wait to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

26 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

April vacation

We loved our AMI vacation, the house was perfect. Great location 5 min walk to the beach and 10mins walk to the stores on Pine Av. The house had absolutely everything we needed and the owners were very responsive.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023