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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 60.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Anna Maria Island, FL
  • Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Guest

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape to an island adventure!

Welcome to Ave Maria! This desirable north island location is a gem boasting a short walk to the beach, bay, with shopping, restaurants and ice cream! all right around the corner. Relax! soak up the sun and the quiet laid back style that is Anna Maria. Many activities are readily accessible such as jet ski, beach bikes, boat rentals, parasailing and fishing.

The kitchen was completely renovated in January 2025. We have super comfy beds - king is the master, queen in the guest room, and a sleeper sofa with new mattress. Our house is located a short walk to….everything! Enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches and sip a cocktail while watching the most fabulous sunset shows every night. A place to call home. A place for the entire family. You may never leave!

Enjoy our screened in front porch with seating area and fans. There is also an entire screened in living and dining space under the house with TV, grill, and games. Relax and be entertained! Have a cookout!

For your sun and fun days at the beach there are beach chairs, floats, sun umbrella, beach wagon, and beach toys available for your beach time. When you return there is an outdoor shower and foot rinse.

To enhance your beach adventure take a bike ride - we provide several for you. Check out Beach Bums for other rentals like kayaks, paddle boards, or group bikes and golf carts. A block away is the community recerational center for fitness and tennis (day use and week memberships are available). The playhouse is down the street.

Property manager

Jeff Anderson
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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

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

This property does not have any lifts

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. Travelling with kids? Consider AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Anna Maria Island, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Island Players - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to an island adventure! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to an island adventure! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to an island adventure! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to an island adventure! located?

This family-friendly Anna Maria holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park and Bean Point Beach. Bradenton Beach and Island Players are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl E.

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

Island Getaway

Our stay was fantastic. Beautiful place, beautiful weather. Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian U.

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

Anna Maria Island Getaway

Our stay was fantastic. Easy walking access to the beach, trolley and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Spring Break Getaway

We had a lovely visit at this VRBO. Jeff was communicative and responsive. This VRBO has SO many extras!!! It's the little things that you don't realize you need till you're away from home and need it, well, they've likely got it there for you. Great location and would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

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

Island getaway

Great location. Great stay, love the front porch excellent communication. Already missing it can’t wait return
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

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

THE PERFECT GETAWAY!!

We LOVED our stay here!! It was perfect. Great location and the game room downstairs is so cute.Also, don’t forget they have BIKES!!! Loved!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

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

Best stay yet!

This was our third stay at this property/house. We feel very comfortable, and love the renovated kitchen this year. The walking proximity to the beach, and some of the restaurants is convenient. Just a short drive to play pickle ball or tennis. One of our favorite things to do is sitting on the porch in the morning and drinking our coffee before we plan our day.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

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

Cozy beach house

Great location. Not far from the beach and close to the local little shops. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Perfect Location Excellent Host

We had a wonderful stay, property is well equipped and perfectly located. Host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio A. Z.

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

Awesome beach house

Cozy House with everything you need to enjoy with family, close restaurants, beach just 2 blocks from house. You will feel at home
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

claudia s.

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

Amazing Stay

Great place! Nicely decorated, clean and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britani C.

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

Perfect location

We had a wonderful stay! Perfect location to the beach, general store, etc. The screened in porch and patio areas were are wonderful. Having the wagon, beach chairs, umbrella and toys available for use in the shed was so helpful for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Location, Location, Location!

This cozy house is located a short walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. We barely needed to get back in the car once we arrived which made for a very relaxing vacation! We absolutely loved our stay and plan return again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Perfect in every way!

From booking to checking out everything was absolute perfection! Host was super friendly and responsive. The house was super clean and in the perfect location. It had everything you needed for a beach trip. I was sad to leave and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

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

Great location

Beautiful location. Anywhere you want to be is walkable. Lots of restaurants, shopping, and other points of interest nearby. The beach is a very short walk, basically two blocks away. The photos on VRBO do not do the house justice. It is beautifully decorated and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

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

Relaxing Stay in Anna Maria

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Jeff's place in Anna Maria. Our two boys, 4 and 6, loved the toys, games, and legos, and it was so nice having beach gear to use. Beds were comfortable and the location was perfect...just a quick walk to the beach and the bay. The unit was clean and cozy. We would love to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

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

Great Location!

Right by all the restaurants and within walking distance to the beach. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

Perfect as always

This is our third stay and we’ll continue coming back. Jeff is a wonderful host, the house is clean and comes packed with all of the amenities you would need for a beach vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete S., Benbrook

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

Great location and value.

Property was as described, clean and stocked well. Enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Perfect location

This property was just perfect! Great location!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki V.

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

Fantastic location

We had a great time during our stay. The location was perfect - just a short walk to the Gulf and Bay. The house was very comfortable, with great beds and a comfy couch, perfect for mid-day naps. It was well stocked with all the items we needed. We made good use of the beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, and wagon, and we're very thankful that these items were available as they made our beach experience much more enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

Great family place!

The house was perfect for our family. Location was great, close to beach, restaurants, shopping. Beach items worked well, had lots of options for kids and adults.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R., Andover, USA

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

Relaxing and Comfortable

We very much enjoyed (what was) our second stay at this home. Love how comfortable it is, and the location is perfect for beach days, dining, walking the neighborhoods, or shopping. We’re planning to come again next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Ohio

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

Great location

We loved our stay! The house is very comfortable and spacious open main living area. Loved the location with being close to beach and pier. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott L., Tampa, FL

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

Ana Maria

Very comfortable beach house in a great location. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco C.

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

Wonderful beach stay at AMI.

Spacious, comfortable, wonderful location with all the amenities. Loved the bicycles, fishing gear and beach chairs. Wife and I had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Anderson

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We built this house and our kids grew up spending summer and spring vacations there. It's provided us many memories of family and friends escaping the city life, basking in the sun and walking along the white powder sand beach. Make your memories, slip away and relax!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests