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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Pool

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Anna Maria, FL

Anna Maria City Pier13 min walk
Bean Point Beach19 min walk
Anna Maria Beach4 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)68 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This house was super cute and in a great location on the north part of the island. It was a close walk to the beach and ...

Megan H.

Mar 23, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops

Quaint Northshore Cottage a few blocks from the village of Anna Maria and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. Sapphire Surf is a “Old Florida” Ground Level House – No Stairs to Climb!

Sapphire Surf is perfect for families, couples or a small group of friends. The house is located with an easy 4-minute stroll down Palmetto or Willow Avenue to the gorgeous white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico or four blocks on North Shore Dr. to historic Pine Avenue that has quaint shops, cafes, restaurants, including the General Store and Ginny’s and Jane E’s. When you’re ready to head to the beach, load up the supplied beach wagon, with the included umbrella, beach chairs, towels and sand toys for a fun day in the sun and surf.

Each bedroom has a flat screen TV and plenty of dresser and closet space. The master bedroom has a king size bed and a bathroom next to it. Our second bedroom has two queen size beds with attached bathroom.

The main living area offers an open concept floor plan with a well-equipped kitchen and dishwasher for easy post-meal cleanup. The open floor plan keeps everyone comfortable in the family room, dining for six and the air conditioning keeps you cool. Designer inspired furnishings and a palette of bright, coastal colors provide a playful yet comfortable space to relax. Flat screen TVs provide your entertainment in the family room and free WiFi access is available throughout the house to keep you connected. Throw your laundry in the private washer and dryer and wash your worries away.

The backyard is your own private piece of paradise. The private heated (October-April) pool is nestled among native palms for a very private experience. You’ll have your choice of two dining areas, a Weber gas grill, and chaise lounges in the sun or the shade. Lounge in the screened lanai for a reading session, quiet conversation, or board games. Added conveniences include an outdoor shower with hot and cold water and a garage to easily access beach supplies.

We have another 2-bedroom, 2 bath house called Diamond Surf just 5 blocks from Sapphire Surf (VRBO listing #3828343) to offer as well.

Sapphire Surf is equipped with a Keyless RemoteLock, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest’s stay.

Our goal is simple; To provide a high-quality rental experience at a fair price. Our calendar is updated in real-time and our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click “Book Now”.

Property manager

Ramona Griffin

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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

Smoking allowed outside only.

Parking is limited to two (2) vehicles and must be parked in the driveway.

Guests must complete and return our rental agreement within 7 days of booking their reservation to finalize their stay.

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

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is near the beach. 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

Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk
Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 7 min walk
Anna Maria City Pier - 13 min walk
Bean Point Beach - 19 min walk
Anna Maria Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬7 min walk
‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
‪Harry's Grill - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops have a pool?

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

Is Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bradenton Beach, Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

1 June 2024

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

Beach Vacation

Great vacation home equipped with anything you might need for fun and relaxation. Easy access to beach and nearby shops. Ideal for families . Stocked with games , beach and pool supplies. Immaculately clean and welcoming!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 May 2024

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

Great Get Away

Your home was all that we needed and then some. It was a nice break to get away from the rainy cool weather in New York. We had a wedding to go to and it was from walking distance so that was a plus. Never been to the west side of Florida before let alone the island. Beautiful and breathtaking. Thanks again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann F.

4 May 2024

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

Sapphire Surf

Very well kept home. Great location and the owners were easy to communicate with.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

23 Mar 2024

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

A Gem in a Great Location!

This house was super cute and in a great location on the north part of the island. It was a close walk to the beach and the cute shops and stores. Mark & Ramona were great to work with and quickly responsive to any questions of concerns. The only reason I gave it 4 stars for accuracy of online listing is that it was hard to find the address in the information given to us. And it needs to be updated on Zillow. It still shows photos of the old house and no pool. Scared us a bit that we got the wrong house! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon L.

9 Mar 2024

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

2024

Overall a nice property, if a bit tired. The hosts were great and the location top notch. Master bath rather worn. Glassware not up to snuff, but we will definitely stay again.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

20 Feb 2024

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

Beautiful home

We were amazed at how clean and well appointed this home was. Every thing we could have needed was provided for us. Ramona was very helpful in her hints about where to find a store that was less busy and great driving directions into AMI

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

22 Oct 2023

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

Amazing!

We had such a wonderful time at Sapphire Surf. The house was everything we needed and more! It has everything you need for the kitchen, the beach, and the pool. Our family of four, including our four year old and nine month old, stayed for five days and hardly wanted to leave. Hot tip, the huge walk in closet in the queen bed room works great for a little baby nursery! The houses location was wonderful too: walking distance to the beach (even for a four year old), walking distance to shops, and very private backyard. Thanks so much for having us! We can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

12 Oct 2023

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

Sapphire Surf vacation rental in Anna Maria Island

Very nice property! Would highly recommend

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

24 Sept 2023

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

The Best Vacation Ever !!!

This property was absolutely perfect for our family , close to all you would ever need on vacation - The beach and shelling was amazing - the shopping was a walk away ! The House was PERFECT !!! The backyard was a slice of heaven !!!! Definitely planning our next vacation ;-)

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany L.

20 Sept 2023

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

Little oasis close to the beach

The rental was exactly as described. Very clean and a nice set up including a great outdoor space and screened in porch. The house had 2 bedrooms, one was large with a walk in closet area that housed toys and a play area. The garage was stocked with everything to meet your beach and pool needs. The house was located within a short walking distance of the beach, coffee shops and good restaurants. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

9 Sept 2023

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

Slice of Heaven

Sapphire Surf is the absolute best home on AMI. Our second stay there and the hosts do such an amazing job making sure the house feels like a home. Well stocked kitchen - everything was clean and cozy. Pool is perfect and the pool accessories they have make it easy to be relaxed and enjoy the sun. Great location to everything too!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger B.

24 Aug 2023

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

Always Wonderful!!

This was our 3rd time staying at Sapphire Surf and we are already looking forward to a return trip. Ramona and Mark make everything so easy. The home is well cared for. It is super clean, neat, organized and has everything you would need. The private pool was perfect for those hot days! The location is also an easy walk to the beach. So much to love about this home!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Becky P.

14 Aug 2023

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

AMI Trip

Overall the house was as advertised. The stove top was broken when we arrived but this was not the fault of the owners and we were notified immediately. The only thing that I think needs some attention is the dishes in the kitchen. There were several dishes that were dirty and we ended up washing everything we used before using it. The rest of the house was very clean and we liked being able to walk to the beach and to restaurants and ice cream places. We felt safe in the neighborhood as well. We also very much appreciated the early check in and late check out that were made available to us. That was really very helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Jennifer W.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Disappointing end to a nice stay

Cute house in a quiet neighborhood. On our first day (Sat)we went for a swim. The pool water was cloudy and there was a horrible smell, so much so we couldn’t swim. The owner was notified that same night. Monday she finally said they sent the pool service out but there wasn’t anything wrong with the pool, however they treated it anyway. Either way the water cleared up and the smell was significantly better. The ceiling fan in master bedroom was so loose it had a use extreme caution label on it we couldn’t use it out of fear of bodily harm. My husband actually ended up tightening all the screws back up on it while we were there so we could use it We had a nice week and headed out late Thursday. On SUNDAY days after we left I get an email asking about us breaking their stove!? We never even used the stove. After asking what they were talking about they emailed a zoomed (no surroundings visible) in picture of a glass stove top that was broken. We tried to call and talk things out(sun afternoon) as anything could have happened in the 3 days after we left. They said they’d call back after talking with repair man, but today (Tuesday) I get an email stating I have been charged for the stove top that I never touched and claimed it couldn’t be fixed because it was too old. I hate that it is broken, but there was a large unaccounted time frame before anything was said…and we didn’t do it. I am just sad. I am a leave things better than you found them type girl so this just stinks.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luann L.

31 July 2023

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

Perfect!

The location was perfect for a very laid back vacation. It was an easy short walk to the beach then you could return to the house and pool to enjoy the peace and privacy. Also extremely easy to walk or bike to coffee, restaurants or shops. The house and property itself was wonderful! Even better than the pictures 🙂

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

18 July 2023

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

Amazing

Property was even better than advertised. Perfect set up for young kids, location and cleanliness. Will look to stay here again for future trips.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene F. F.

11 June 2023

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

Darlene

House was perfect, pool was amazing, lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance or a very short drive, I was able to walk to the beach which was awesome and they had a beach cart which was great. Loved the entire trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Newark, Ohio

3 June 2023

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

Beach Getaway

Absolutely perfect! Wonderful location, great pool, comfy beds and super clean!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arienne L A.

28 May 2023

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

Sapphire Surf

Wow!! We have been to AMI several times and stayed at a different house each time. We don’t have to worry about that anymore, this house and property manager Ramona have won our hearts with Sapphire Surf. Location, location, location and the house was super clean!! The pool was amazing and I am a pool girl!! A short 2 block walk to the beach, and of course the glistening blue water and soft white sand beaches are a big reason we come to AMI. Very centrally located to several of our favorite spots. We will definitely be back!! Thanks Mark and Ramona!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Z.

23 May 2023

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

Absolute gem!

The home was absolutely perfect for our friend group of 4. The outside space is fantastic. The house was very clean and well kept. Perfect location to many attractions. I would definitely rent this home again!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

22 Apr 2023

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

A very positive experience

The house and property was very clean and well stocked with a high level of positive service. The house demonstrates a high level of pride of ownership and was perfect for us. It is also in a great location , minutes from the beach and some very nice restaurants. The entire island is also very relaxed and a great place to unwind. Our stay was a very pleasant one without anything at all of concern to us.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Apr 2023

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

Superior Sapphire Surf

Adorable, well equipped home in a fabulous location! Easy short walks to Anna Maria’s top spots. The heated pool was perfect for little ones with its shallow end. Lots of beach and pool toys/equipment, games, books…the little extras provided by the owner didn’t go unnoticed!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

15 Dec 2022

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

Amazing property in perfect location!

This was our first visit to Anna Maria island and we picked the perfect place! The home was a very short walk to the beach on the golf side or the bay side.! Owners thought of every possible essential plus many many extras! Absolutely loved this home!!!

Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

23 Nov 2022

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

Perfect Home Away From Home!!!!

Had a wonderful time staying at this perfect island getaway. Everything that you could every need on vacation is there. Perfect location. We love staying on Anna Maria end of the island. Quick walk to the beach. The beach cart was a wonderful bonus to have; made taking things to the beach so much easier. Pool was nice to hop in after a day at the beach. We will be returning. Thank You.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

14 Sept 2022

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

Amazing week at Saphire Surf

Leading up to our time, Ramona was very quick to respond with questions we had. Additionally, the information sent before we arrived (code, info on trash, instructions for home, etc.) made our arrival all that more seamless. The house is in the perfect location and was very close to the Beach, restaurants … really everything. We rented a golf cart for the week and felt at the end we didn’t really need it as everything was so close. The house is well equipped, clean and very comfortable. The pool gets its best sun (in the pool) between 10:30 -1:30pm (in early Sept). Temp in pool was perfect. We are planning on booking this again next year!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ramona Griffin

Growing up in New Jersey, I enjoyed spending time at the 'Jersey Shore' with my friends and family. I believe this is one reason why I wanted to own a home near the beach. I'm an avid quilter, which occupies the majority of my time as my children are now grown.

Why they chose this property

My friend who owns a home on Anna Maria Island invited me to spend time with her. I fell in love with the island from the first day. I went back with her one year later and started looking for a home for my family. Late 2011, we purchased Sapphire Surf for our enjoyement and people who want to rent it from us. What drew me to Anna Maria is the slow pace of life, great beaches, friendly people and simple life it offers.

What makes this property unique

Some of the unique benefits we enjoy while at the property are: Short walk to the beach, walking the beach looking for sea shells, sunsets (and sunrise), ice cream store around the corner, eating at Sunsets, Rod & Real, City Pier, and riding a bike to explore the island.