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Sweet Retreat Cottage: Ground level cottage across the street from the beach

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A heated pool
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books, music library

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8129 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, Florida
  • Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Sweet Retreat Cottage: Ground level cottage across the street from the beach

This Anna Maria Island rental was given the name Sweet Retreat Cottage for a reason. Offering a private heated pool, views of the Gulf, and beach access nearby, it won't take long to discover for yourself why this house is so spectacular!

Located a block from the beach on the north end of the island, you'll find easy fishing on both Anna Maria Island Pier and Reel Pier. The Gulf of Mexico is just across the street with its powdered sugar soft sands. And after a day of beachcombing, you can treat yourself with a double-size brownie from the Island General Store on Pine Ave.

Of course, you don't even have to leave this rental to find paradise. Lounge on the patio, swim in the heated pool year-round, grill up some fresh-caught fish on the gas grill, and whip up family meals in the fully equipped kitchen. Free WiFi and a flatscreen TV provide entertainment during off-hours, while a spacious tub in the guest bathroom may be just what the doctor ordered. Feel free to pack light, as a private washer/dryer lets you freshen up laundry. You'll also have two parking spots for your very own.

Your vacation to Anna Maria Island is sure to be special when you stay in this charming cottage - book today!

*Pool waterfall is disabled*

***OVERCROWDING CONSEQUENCES***
Maximum occupancy of rental homes on Anna Maria Island are set by the Cities and are strictly enforced. An occupant is any person staying overnight, regardless of the number of nights. Due to recent issues of overcrowding in the area, if maximum occupancy is exceeded during your stay, a $1000 (one thousand dollar) overcrowding fee will be charged to the payment method on file and your party will be immediately evicted. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to keep Anna Maria Island enjoyable for everyone.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Bradenton Beach. A water park is available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Bradenton Beach and 3 minutes by foot from Bean Point Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Sato Real Estate

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grills
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1387 sq ft (129 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 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 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.

Property is also known as

2771-218450
Vrbo Property
Ground Level Cottage Across the Street From the Beach Anna Maria

Sweet Retreat Cottage: Ground level cottage across the street from the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy E.

Great location
Great location. Heated pool was a plus. Plenty of games and books. Quality and cleanliness of linens could be improved. No pot holders and limited kitchen supplies made cooking at home challenging. Beach chairs provided were broken.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great for kids. Beach across street. Pool In back yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and close to the beach
We thoroughly enjoyed our week stay at the sweet retreat cottage. The beach access is right across the street which was a blessing considering there is not much parking. The property was clean and had almost everything we needed. The only suggestions I would give would be to have more bath rags for 2 bathrooms there was only 4 for the week. A family of 5 and 7 nights made for a lot of washing to keep clean rags. And the grill needs to be looked at or replaced it never got over 200 degrees so cooking burger and hot dogs took over 30 mins. After the initial cooking we didn’t even want to try again. We would recommended this house to anyone and will be booking it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Weekend
Great place. Close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Chandler D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Perfect location - short walk across the street to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
The pool and cottage were great. The legs on 2 lounge chairs were rusty
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Renata A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful island
Close to the beach Nice and clean house
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Outdoor Space
We enjoyed the outdoor space (pool, lighting and plantings). There were a few maintenance issues that the property management company took care of immediately. House was clean and there were plenty of towels. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes and utensils but just keep in mind that there is nothing extra in the kitchen so bring what you need. You will need to rent or bring beach chairs & cart. I would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
This property is absolutely perfect for a small family with a focus on hitting the beach. It’s literally across the street from the beach access point.; 3 minute (easy) walk. The pool is perfect for late afternoon cool-down with the kiddos. We did not head to the downtown strip area, so cannot comment on that. But for a long weekend of beach-only time and dine-in at home, this place was seriously as good as it gets.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Functional, clean property that is well situated on Anna Maria Island. We enjoyed the walking distance to the beach to enjoy the sunsets and collect sea shells. The pool was a big plus with the no swim advisories at the beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stacey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage/poo/walk to Beach
This yellow cottage was perfect for our family of 6 adults. The lush and private pool area was fabulous! There are some things that need to be repaired and items added to the kitchen, but overall it was a fabulous three days at Sweet Retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Amazing location, clean property, prompt replies from managing agency, has all amenities: heated pool, beach toys, outdoor shower, plenty of beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022