Turtle Cottage - Anna Maria Island - Anna Maria

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9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Pool

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Anna Maria, FL

Anna Maria Beach4 min walk
Bradenton Beach6 min walk
Bean Point Beach7 min walk
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Turtle Cottage - Anna Maria Island

Great 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage on the quiet north end of island. The house is conveniently located and within walking distance (two short blocks) to the beach and close to the intersection of Gladiolus Street/Alamanda Road. This great getaway sleeps up to 4.

The cottage has an open floor plan and it is about 800 sq ft. The bedroom has direct access to a private patio area with washer and dryer. The living room has a sofa, which also becomes a comfortable queen bed. The property has been recently renovated (December 2019) and has a heated pool + spa and landscaping. My favorite spot of the house is the private outdoor shower with hot and cold water. The side door leads to the patio where you will find an outdoor dining area complete with oversized umbrella, outdoor shower, and electric grill. You will also find a beach cart to transport beach essentials to and from the beach.

**electric grill, beach chairs, umbrella and wagon are provided for your convenience**

The house is located on the very desirable quiet north end of the island. Specifically 2 short blocks from the very end. It is very peaceful and beautiful around this quite area with very low traffic, if any at all. You can easily travel across the island on the free trolley, which has many stops throughout the island. There are also many places who offer bikes and golf carts for rent. There are many restaurants, small shops and a Publix supermarket all with in 10 min max driving and reachable by bikes and golf carts. You can take a very short easy walk to the famous Rod and Reel pier/restaurant.

I'm always available on my cell phone and email. Feel free to contact me if you have any issues.

Property manager

Gustavo Rodriguez

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES

Pool and Spa Rules: NO glass containers or food. NO diving or running. NO tampering with chemicals/equipment.

Guests shall ensure that pool and spa are used in a safe manner at ALL TIMES

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 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

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkelling 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, FL

What's nearby

Anna Maria Beach - 4 min walk
Bradenton Beach - 6 min walk
Bean Point Beach - 7 min walk
Anna Maria City Pier - 12 min walk
Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 14 min walk

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬3 min drive
‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬7 min drive
‪Harry's Grill - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Turtle Cottage - Anna Maria Island have a pool?

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

Is Turtle Cottage - Anna Maria Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Turtle Cottage - Anna Maria Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Turtle Cottage - Anna Maria Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Turtle Cottage - Anna Maria Island located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. Bayfront Park and Bradenton Beach are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

George R.

30 June 2024

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

Outstanding!!

This was a great vacation for my family!! The place was awesome!!! It was clean and the pool was great!! We definitely intend on coming back!! Thanks for the great stay!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

5 May 2024

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

Great getaway!

We love coming to Anna Maria Island. The beach is absolutely beautiful. Turtle Cottage is perfect walking distance to the beach and shopping. Great places to eat. Wonderful getaway!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Benjamin W.

11 Mar 2024

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

Overall a good experience, needs a few upgrades.

Loved the location, walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shops. One major complaint is the bed. It wasn’t a mattress, just several thick foams stacked together. No support and uncomfortably hot. We switched to the pull out sofa bed after two nights which was also uncomfortable. A real grill to use would also be nice.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa M., O'Fallon, Missouri

14 Oct 2023

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

Third Visit to Turtle Cottage

This was our third stay at Turtle Cottage. We LOVE it here. A few things are in need of improvement which I shared directly with the property manager during our visit. I would recommend a new mattress though, as this one is incredibly soft and not very comfortable, but I realize that’s a personal preference. Overall, we plan to come back for a 4th time! The location can’t be beat.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

26 Sept 2023

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

A nice Get away

We really enjoyed our stay. We for sure will go back, maybe a longer stay next time. The cottage was very clean and cozy. The patio and pool was a very nice and really enjoyed the pool area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

20 Sept 2023

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

Quiet Getaway for Couples

Me and my husband stayed at Turtle Cottage from 9/4 - 9/7. It was our first time away without our kids since 2017. Turtle Cottage was exactly what we needed. It was clean, close walk to the beach, private, and quiet. Gustavo made the check in - check out process so easy and was always very quick to respond to messages. Such a special little place in AMI. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly T.

22 Aug 2023

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

Perfect romantic getaway

My new husband and I didn’t want to leave! Beautiful property, clean, and awesome location. The one thing I was surprised about was that the house was connected to either another rental property or the owners residence. There were people staying there and it took a little away from the truly private feel. There were no issues with the neighbors, just would have been nice to know in the listing.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

20 July 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

This place was perfect in every way. We loved spending time in the private pool and walking to the beach and the pier. It had everything we needed for a quiet getaway!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

M P.

30 June 2023

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

Romantic Beach Getaway

We enjoyed the old Florida charm of Turtle Cottage and Anna Maria Island. Turtle Cottage is in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to everything. Having a pool was a very nice feature and extremely enjoyable. There’s a nice corner of the pool that’s in the shade most of the time. The property was very clean and contained everything you need for a romantic beach getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason b.

11 June 2023

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

Staycation

Perfect place, close to everything and makes you want to never leave.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter N., Thun, Switzerland

3 June 2023

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

Perfect hidden retreat for two

What a lovely house with pool and whirlpool in perfect location! Ideal for two with fully equipped kitchen. We just Love it!

Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia D., Cape Coral, USA

2 May 2023

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

Romantic Beach Cottage

We loved the quiet spot at the end of the Island. Super cute Beach Cottage, the private pool, hot tub, and outdoor shower was a plus! It was great that everything was in working order. We also rented a golf cart which was perfect to get around. Thank you for sharing your home. ❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

1 May 2023

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

Amazing stay

I personally didn’t stay in the property. I got it as a surprise for my mother and stepdad (mom’s birthday) and they came back with nothing but great things to say. The property was small, cozy and most importantly clean. Property is located away traffic and noise. The pool and spa helped them relax and have a chill weekend. Check-in and check-out process were easy. They highly recommend the Turtle cottage and actually are looking to visit again from how great everything was. Owner is also a great guy. Overall five star stay, my parents highly recommend, which is rare cause nothing impresses those two, lol.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry V.

5 Feb 2023

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

Great cottage

What a wonderful place to stay with my husband to celebrate my birthday. The location is close to the pier in a quiet neighborhood. We loved having our own private pool and hot tub. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan V.

4 Feb 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

Heated pool and hot jacuzzi with beautiful lights at night in pool. Large lounge area. Just down the street from restaurant pier and most beautiful beaches on island. Perfect location. Room for car and golf cart in driveway. Completely private house with outdoor heated shower. Smart TV in living room and bedroom. Absolutely wonderful stay on our honeymoon. Things to improve: electric grill is not very good, wish it had some more things in kitchen (foil, plastic bags, tools for grilling, tops for pans, etc.), outdoor plug couldnt support golf cart or grill (popped circuit), water from refrigerator leaked on to floor but host is very good and will probably have these things ready and fixed for people on future stays. Overall 5/5 stay. Couldnt ask for a better place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

26 Jan 2023

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

Anniversary stay

My wife and I came to AMI to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. This house for our needs well. Great location in a quiet neighborhood within biking distance to beaches, shopping and dining. Didn’t use the pool much, mainly due to season, but hot tub was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

16 Jan 2023

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

New Adventures 2023

We love Turtle Cottage! It was exactly as described and was just what we needed. The pool/hot tub was a awesome! We enjoyed walking to the beach and the short walk to Rod & Reel restaurant. Thank you Gustavo for a perfect stay at Turtle Cottage. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

18 Dec 2022

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

Great get away!

It was even nicer than we were expecting. It's a great and romantic get away for 2 people. The owner responded instantly when we had a couple of questions. Location was walking distance to the water and yet very private. We are already looking at renting it again next year. Thank you for a very enjoyable experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

7 Dec 2022

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

Amazing Propertt

Property was great. It was a good place to relax in the evening at the pool/hot tub, with the beach and restaurants nearby. We will be coming back!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

21 Nov 2022

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

Prefect location

We love Turtle Cottage. 2 blocks from the beach. We enjoy the walk. Close to shopping and dining out. Love The Rod and Reel Pier. Food is delicious. Our host Gustavo is nice, courteous and always helpful. We always enjoy our stay. 10 stars!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth H.

14 Nov 2022

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

Perfect 10th Anniversary Getaway!

We loved this darling little cottage for our 10th Anniversary getaway to AMI! It was romantic and a very short walk to the Rod & Reel Pier and Bean Point Beach. The weather was so nice during our November stay that we decided to just walk the 3/4 mile walk to the trolley stop when we wanted to check out things on other parts of the island. I especially loved that it was very quiet and laid back in this area. It felt like we had the whole island to ourselves. The hosts were very professional and kind and responsive to ease our worries about hurricane Ian. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

13 Nov 2022

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

Great Stay

Perfect location. Awesome pool and hot tub. Highly recommend for a couple looking a gateway.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

18 Sept 2022

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

Great Birthday Weekend

Such a cozy fun little place. It was so close to the beach for sunsets. The location was incredible! The host was so helpful and responded on the spot. Can’t wait to come back and visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F., USA

17 Aug 2022

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

Amazing Getaway Beach Trip!!

The property is amazing and the pool is to die for! We enjoyed walking to the beach and restaurants near by! The outdoor shower was so cool and the bed was comfortable as well! We didn’t want to leave!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

14 Aug 2022

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

Absolutely beautiful

Everything was amazing. Great romantic place to honeymoon

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gustavo Rodriguez

My wife, kids and I have been living in Florida for the last 20 years. We love the outdoors, especially the water. That is why a few years ago after a search for the perfect getaway we decided to acquire a little piece of paradise on beautiful Anna Maria island. It is a very special place with a small town feeling and pristine white sand beaches and we love to host visitors from all around the world in our cozy cottage named Blue Heron Cottage. We take great pride in ensuring our guests leave our place with great memories and the desire to come back.