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Dog-friendly house w/ beautiful upstairs deck and grill, steps from the beach

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Living area
Interior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Anna Maria, FL
  • Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Dog-friendly house w/ beautiful upstairs deck and grill, steps from the beach

Sandy's Getaway

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Sandy’s Getaway offers two distinct spaces to accommodate the whole family or multiple couples - a ground-level bedroom and a larger upstairs suite, connected by outdoor stairs. Everyone is welcome here, and that does include the family dog! Canine members of the family, up to 30 lbs, are welcome.

Inside, you'll find a small living area, TV, and private bathroom in the downstairs suite, as well as a washer and dryer, accessible from the outside. Regroup upstairs in the great room, or lounge on the deck while the gas grill heats up. Inside, the kitchen is fully equipped with dishware and modern appliances, including a dishwasher for easy clean-up. After dinner, gather in the living room for a movie night on the wall-mounted flatscreen TV, or use the free WiFi to keep in touch with everyone back home. Discover what island life is all about - book here today!

This home is just a block from the pristine beach, so you may want to spend all day on the sand. Head about half a mile up the road to explore some dining options, including delicious seafood at The Sandbar Restaurant. If you'd like to explore the island, up to three cars can park in the driveway - but we recommend simply hopping on the free trolley that runs up and down Anna Maria Island!


If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 30 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Island Players - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly house w/ beautiful upstairs deck and grill, steps from the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly house w/ beautiful upstairs deck and grill, steps from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly house w/ beautiful upstairs deck and grill, steps from the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly house w/ beautiful upstairs deck and grill, steps from the beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Players and Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 52 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

7.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malinda w.

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

Senior Spring Break

The house was great and the island was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Great location!

Had the best time with family! Would definitely visit again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Nice place to stay

We had a great time with the family, the location was perfect close to the beach, restaurants stores etc. The house was clean and comfortable and the sunsets are amazing very relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Chadd S.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wouldn’t stay here again

Property was OK, it’s the property management by Vacasa, that is the issue. Unfortunately, would not stay at any other property managed by Vacasa.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Kendra B.

Great location

The internet was not working and there was not of eating utensils or dishes to use. Other than that it was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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4/10 Poor

Gerard G.

SG

For the few dsys that we were there it was just OK. Would not recommend this property for a long stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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6/10 Okay

Adelia L.

Needs some things to do

The home is nice and close to the beach. But doesn’t have beds for everyone. The beds in the lower room aren’t good. And There is no disposer in the sink. And doesn’t have blender.

2/10 Terrible

John M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Cockroaches

It was amazing until the cockroaches showed up
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Malcolm S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

great location for beach lovers

just a short walk to direct beach access made this house the perfect location. but vrBO does not mean "by owner" anymore. managing agent could have cared less. we had problems getting in with little help. we advised them of the black mold and said they would call within an hour but never did. second bathroom and bedroom not included in the main house level and had to be separated from our friends all weekend. house inside and outside was disgustingly dirty. if you love the beach.. this house is for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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6/10 Okay

Holly C.

Leaves a lot to be desired

The home itself is cute on the main floor, sort of slapstick construction but it is a beach town. The lower level is, frankly, gross. The bathroom is nasty and it's just poorly maintained. The WiFi never worked the whole week, the dishwasher as well, and the patio was dirty and had ants, and we didn't have any bedding for the pullout beds. I called MULTIPLE times, nobody ever helped us. Location is good, Vacasa is a real disappointment for over 3,000.00 a week
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
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4/10 Poor

Emily B.

Lacking Essentials

I am not one to complain and can navigate when things aren't as expected, so it pains me to have to say, this was one of the worst vacation rentals we have stayed at. When I read previous reviews of this location and saw comments about the kitchen and lack of essentials, I thought, it surely isn't that bad. Considering this rental can accommodate a larger group/family, being able to cook in the kitchen is essential. When reviews repeatedly say, the rental lacks essentials. Perhaps, take that seriously or inquire on specifics. We did not have one single spoon to use, enough towels for our family to use once, one washcloth, one dishcloth, and enough laundry soap to do one load of laundry, which means towels can be used once and you have to do a load of laundry. And for larger crowds/families, we used all the towels provided in one day. Every dish we pulled out of the cabinets were dirty and now I know why. The dishwasher did not clean the dishes. We ended up doing all the dishes by hand. The porch swing is broken, no seating downstairs for grilling out, and no consideration of possible mosquito repellant options. There was a lack of so many things for larger groups/families, it's to much to list. This property certainly needs some TLC and more thought into the amenities that make a vacation rental more user friendly for larger groups/families. The one redeeming quality was the physical location on the island. An easy walk to the beach and central to everything! Even though it was close to the main street, we didn't really mind that and enjoyed watching everyone out and about in the mornings. Overall, there are definitely better options to stay on AMI.

4/10 Poor

DOUG B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

no resolution to issues

The downstairs A/C window unit was not large enough to cool the room. My daughter and son-in-law slept in another house with a friend one night and slept on the couches upstairs the other night. They cut their trip short because of this and only stayed two nights. To fill up the tank on the upstairs toilet, we had to open the lid and touch the gray piece connected to the float. I just left the lid off the whole time. The dryer quit working Sunday, so we were unable to wash the towels or any of our clothes. I used the same towel for my last five showers! I asked for clean towels to be delivered on four different occasions; by text, by phone, through the serviceman that came out to check the dryer, and one last time by text, again. No resolution at all! The standard reply was we are sorry, we will contact your local support. The serviceman said the unit would need a new dryer and he would bring one that afternoon to replace it. That never happened. During the summer months, it would be a nice house for two adults and two children, but definitely not 8 adults. Too hot to sleep downstairs with that small A/C window unit. I fell like I should be compensated for the issues mentioned above and the fact that my kids left early from our family vacation trip, but I'm not holding my breath waiting on a resolution to that, since nothing else was ever resolved. Sounds to me like there is no local support. I will avoid using Vacasa in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
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6/10 Okay

Colleen K.

good choice

Great location. Happy we could rent for the days we wanted. Very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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6/10 Okay

John W.

Attending a wedding in Anna Maria, FL

The home served our purpose for a quick trip to a relative's destination wedding. The first floor and utility room (washer, dryer, beach chairs) were musty smelling. The second floor was clean but a bit worn. The side street is busy, a porch fan squeaked at night - I couldn't figure out where it came from until our last day - and the internet was slow. The reps from Vacasa were polite and responsive. Beach access was very close.

6/10 Okay

Ashley V.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Nice but inaccurate listing

Pros: 5 minute walk to beach, central location, nice house. Having 2 sleeping areas was nice for multiple families. Stairs were not at steep as other reviews seemed to suggest. Cons: 1. The beds available were not as described. The listings are different on both VRBO and Vacasa’s app and neither are correct. There are actually 1 king, 1 double with a pull out couch, and 1 single size day bed and a single bed. (See 2.) 2. I tried to contact Vacasa about the bed situation and they said they would “get back to me” and never did. 3. We were never sent lock box codes at check in and had to call them to get into the house. A few suggestions for the owner: 1. Pillows are all very flat, it would be nice to have a few firmer pillows to use. 2. Knives are exceedingly dull. Either new knives or a sharpener would be nice. 3. It would be really helpful for young families to have a high chair or booster seat available for use.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Deborah A.

Great location!

Loved the location! Living room and kitchen very spacious. Great front porch. Downstairs unit was convenient for separate travelers

8/10 Good

Jerri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun place to stay

Nice accommodations although did not realize one of the bedrooms was downstairs and had a separate entrance but a very nice room. Close to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

patrick K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

No stove, no internet, no service

For some reason, Vacasa was somehow involved with this rental. After we left I refuse the casa and apparently they are one star out of five stars for over 500 reviews. I didn't have a stove, I bought $150 of groceries, we didn't have internet, I missed several hours of work, I found three roaches and a massive ants, the downstairs unit had extremely high odors due to painting and could not use it. The coffee canter was hidden finally found it. They tried moving us twice as far from the beach on day three but by that time we are already settled in and it was really a very sterile relocation. I'm pretty sure not giving somebody an oven or Internet in their rental if they advertise they have an oven and internet in a rental I'm pretty sure that's illegal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Friends getaway

Just perfect for our trip. Close to the beach, easy walk and nice accommodations. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Great spot

We had a great time at this house, close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric A., Plano

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

Lovely Anna Maria

First time in this part of Florida and it was great! Easy flight into Tampa from DFW (impressive airport in Tampa). Very comfy place and convenient to a beautiful beach about a 5 minute walk. Had some initial issues with a/c and tv but quickly addressed. Wi-Fi slow and couldn’t get it to work last two days but no worries. Cooked a number of meals in and they could use a few more kitchen utensils but you can make it work. Very comfy and relaxing trip! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christine N.

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

Great location!

The location was super! Just a short walk to a beautiful white-sand beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

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

Great location to enjoy the island and beach!

Great place to vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

Gerard C.

Great Location

All great except for the trafic in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

Russell C.

Great location, missing essentials.

Location was great. Parking was good too. The house looked great but was lacking essentials. We had no phone or internet for the duration, we informed the manager the first day. Unit was lacking teaspoons and any sheets and pillows for the sofa beds. Mattresses need to be replaced. All were broken down and older spring mattresses.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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