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Eclectic North end AMI home with Private pool on Canal!

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Pool on the water Private back yard with a pool overlooking the water and dock
Stairs in front of the house Stairs leading up to the front door and main entrance
Entry way art Mural through front door, giving the house it's name: Crazy Mermaid!
Family room as you enter the house from the front door
Family room with fireplace behind chairs

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Floor Guest Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Main Floor King Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Eclectic North end AMI home with Private pool on Canal!

Right on the water with canal access in the back yard.
Private swimming pool overlooks the water.and
Ample Parking for your whole group.When you arrive at the property you will notice ample parking for your whole party. andWhen you enter the property, head up the stairs in the front of the home and enter your code. Once you enter you will see where the property gets its name, Crazy Mermaid! When you enter you will see off to the right, the dining room, but if you go straight behind the wall, you will see the family room with a fireplace, tv and plenty of seating for your whole family. You will also notice that this family room has a beautiful view of the water behind the home, which are canals that run throughout Anna Maria Island. You are welcome to exit the double doors to enjoy the screened in porch also overlooking the pool and canals. andThis is also a great spot to enjoy a morning coffee during the sunrise or at night (although the sun sets on the other side) you can see the beautiful colors of the sky as the sun sets. Heading back into the house, you will notice the kitchen on your left which will have all your necessities to make your family meals, as well as a breakfast bar, for some more casual dining. Attached to the kitchen is the laundry room and an additional pantry. On the other side of the family room you will also have guest bedrooms and a full bathroom. andThe first bedroom will have two beds, a queen and a twin. The other bedroom will have a king sized bed (made up of two twins). andThe guest bedroom with the king bed also has an entrance/exit to the back patio as well. Heading back out to the family room you will notice there are stairs near the front door. andThese stairs were handmade by the homeowners out of old library bookshelves. Once you get to the top of the handcrafted stairs, you will have another bedroom which will have a full bed. andNext door to that, you will see the master suite. andThe master suite has an attached full bath with double vanities, a large walk in closet, as well as another gorgeous view of the canals behind the house. andWhen you head back downstairs, through the family room to the relaxing screened in porch, you will be able to go down the back staircase leading to the back yard to put dinner on the grill provided. andAt the bottom of the stairs, you will be met by a pristine private pool which overlooks the canal and you will also see a private dock that leads to the waterway. andIf you want to pull up a chair and enjoy being out by the water, you can, or you can also throw a line in and catch some fish!and

*Pool Heat is available upon request during September - April for $34 per day*

Property manager

SkyRun Vacation Rentals - Anna Maria

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Island Players - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Eclectic North end AMI home with Private pool on Canal! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Eclectic North end AMI home with Private pool on Canal! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eclectic North end AMI home with Private pool on Canal!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eclectic North end AMI home with Private pool on Canal!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eclectic North end AMI home with Private pool on Canal! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Historic Green Village, Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Bay Boulevard Beach and Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Matt C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Outdated doesn’t Eclectic

Very very outdated house. The old chain link fence takes away from the nice back yard and pool. Location is good especially if boating. The dock is nice minus the garbage in the fish cleaning sink. There’s nothing horribly wrong with the house, but there’s nothing right.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Taylor J.

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

Save yourself health issues and DO NOT STAY HERE

Would not recommend staying at the "Crazy Mermaid". We thought we booked a cute "retro" beach vacation, but instead we walked into a house that reeked of mold (and that wasn't the only problem we encountered; the dryer didn't work, the wallpaper in the downstairs bathroom was peeling, the towel bar was hanging off the wall, there was visible black mold growing under the caulk in the shower/tub). When I contacted the company the day of arrival to inform them of the moldy smell they offered to bring air fresheners. When I voiced concern about our respiratory health, 3 people with autoimmune disorders and having someone pregnant on the trip they said they would get back to me....they never did. I reached out again and they apologized for the lack of response, but said it was because they couldn't have someone come out and do a mold test until the following week....How did that help our situation for our stay? They apologized again and thanked us for helping them provide better service for future guests, but still never offered a solution for our problems. They never offered reimbursement, never offered to help us find somewhere else to stay, and never offered a simple dehumidifier. Basically paid for a vacation to come home with a respiratory infection and headache. P.s I do feel sorry for the home owners, you can tell the place was once a sanctuary for their family and the mold issue is most likely from storm damage, but the company running it needs to be addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian P.

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

Crazy Mermaid Feb 2025

Pros: Great location, can walk to plenty of restaurants, bakeries, beaches. Very functional layout with plenty of space for our group of 6. Large bedroom upstairs is really nice. Listing was accurate. Host was very responsive. Cons: Musty smelling, primarily in the entry way area. Certainly could use some maintenance (paint on the porch floor and steps, etc). Could use a new queen bed on the first bedroom on the left. Kitchen could use a review of dishes and utensils. Didn't seem to have much for drinking glasses, but had so many utensils the drawer was breaking.Overall: We had a great time meeting up with the family. The place works, would stay there again. If it were improved too much, I couldn't afford it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Great location!

The Crazy Mermaid has a fantastic North End AMI location. Everything was great, except the kitchen cookware, utensils and glassware are very used/beat up - definitely need to be replaced with fresh kitchenware.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Josh T.

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

Great Location

We enjoyed the stay. Location is great. The house is dated but it’s still a great place.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Josh

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

Vacation

Good location, clean, would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Nice house!

We enjoyed the trip and the house. Very clean and plenty of kitchen stuff. Definitely would rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Spacious house, good location

We stayed for 3 nights for a girls' weekend. The house is on the canal and walking distance to restaurants, shopping and a beautiful beach. 4 bedrooms and 2 baths were great for the 5 of us. There was good hang out space inside and out by the pool and in a screened in porch. Kitchen has everything if you want to cook and there's a grill. House is dated but clean and couches are new, as is the grill. Property manager was very proactive with communication. Great value
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thom H.

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

Family get together

Rented the Crazy Mermaid for a week in February. It was the perfect place for my three adult children and two of there spouses along with three granddaughters all under age 4. The pool was heated and enjoyed by the kids and the beach was readily accessible by walk or car. The back bay City Pier was just a short walk. Not the swankiest place I've stayed but perfect for a family with a good "lived in" feeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett B., Tampa, US

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

AMI Rocks

House was perfect for our needs. Large bedrooms, lots of room to spread out. Layout is perfect for 2 families with 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 downstairs. Great location and perfect water front access. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

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

Great spot

clean, unique house with a great location. Highly recommend and I don't do many reviews
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean E.

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

Family reunion at Crazy Mermaid on Anna Maria

We had family from Belgium, Denver, Texas, Minnesota and Florida. We rented two houses with ours being the Mermaid. We found the home clean and comfortable, close to Pine St and the City Pier. We had 7 adults in the home and all were comfortable. We would gladly stay there again. Great vacation spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Just a fun gettaway

Had a great stay at the Mermaid house. The house was perfect for us and in a great area on a canal, kept the bay boat at the dock the whole time and the local boat ramp was close by. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rhonda G.

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

Crazy Mermaid

Roomy, needs more comfortable bed on main floor. Needs nicer sheets. Pillows 😢. Yes, the door buzzed as everyone says to walk out to the screened porch. Not enough time to get out the door. My husband fell trying to get out & is all bruised up. Need grab bars in the shower. Luckily. I was able to reach him, so he could bring a math mat due to the tub being slippery. Sure wish they had bikes or kayaks we could have used. Nice pool. Loved the canal view. Quiet street. Wish the neighbors across canal had dimmers on their bright lights at night. I wanted a place with a pool, canal view, screened in porch and laundry this had all. It was only my husband & I. I don't understand why the rate Included almost double what we were charged per night for a cleaning fee and some other random fee. Pretty ridiculous. We only used 1 bedroom & 1 bath. I wish more places had closet up mirrors. Not as nice as photos made it look. But we enjoyed Anna Marie Island.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Joshua N.

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

Anna Maria

Pool heater broke so pool was cold. But host was very responsive and tried his best to do what he could on a weekend to get it addressed. House was very clean and in nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaila S.

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

Amazing!

Our stay at Crazy Mermaid was fantastic! The house had plenty of space that fit all 8 of us more than comfortably. Beds were cozy and house was stocked with everything we needed- dishes, linens, etc. The pool, where we spent most of our time, was perfect. Property owners/management were accommodating and very easy to get in touch with. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by SkyRun Vacation Rentals - Anna Maria

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What makes this property unique

- Right on the water with canal access in the back yard.
- Private swimming pool overlooks the water. 
- Ample Parking for your whole group.
- Short walk to Pine Ave.