Ship Watch: Private Beach, North End, Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

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8.8

Excellent

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Pet-friendly

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Anna Maria, FL

Anna Maria Beach4 min walk
Bean Point Beach10 min walk
Anna Maria City Pier10 min walk
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Bedroom 1, TV, Ensuite 1st Floor

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 2, TV, 1st Floor

1 King Bed

Twin Over Queen Bunk Bedroom, TV, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bunkbed Bathroom, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Hall Bathroom, 1st Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

King Bathroom 1, Ensuite, 1st Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

895 North Shore Dr., Anna Maria, FL 34216

What You'll Love About This Home:

Location! Relax on your own Private Beach overlooking Tampa Bay!
3 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms
2 King Beds & 2 Sets of Twin over Queen Bunkbeds
Amazing Views from Living & Dining Room and Kitchen.
Enclosed Florida Room with Water Views
Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer
Complimentary WIFI
Beach Towels
Dog Friendly (with pet fee - see below note)
3 Parking Spaces

Details:

You'll fall in love with this Bay Front home in Anna Maria! Located just a short stroll to the historic Rod & Reel Pier!

Enjoy the sandy beach just outside your back door or relax the day away on your screened porch while taking in the views of the Skyway Bridge and Tampa Bay.

The main level features the kitchen with breakfast nook and counter seating, dining room with seating for five and cozy living room. The enclosed Florida room provides additional dining options with a table for six. Gorgeous, awe-inspiring water views greet you from each room.

The master bedroom features a king-sized and En-suite bath. The guest bedroom on the main level includes a king-sized bed. A third bedroom is located upstairs and features two bunk beds with a twin bed over a queen bed and an En-suite bathroom. Each bedroom has a TV and includes crisp linens and plush towels from our professional linen company.

Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a washer and dryer.

Located on North Shore Drive you're within walking or biking distance to both the Rod & Reel Pier, The Anna Maria City Pier, as well as restaurants and shopping on Pine Ave. Whether your plans include time exploring or you're looking forward to enjoying relaxing in style, Ship Watch provides guests with a place to embrace the best of it all.

Bedroom 1: King with TV and Ensuite Bath (Level 1)
Bedroom 2: King with TV (Level 1)
Bedroom 3: 2 Sets of Twin over Queen Bunkbeds with TV and Ensuite Bath (Level 2)

Ship Watch is a dog friendly property! If you have added a pet to your reservation under number of pets, the fee of $150 per dog plus tax has been added to your reservation total. ** 2 Dog Limit **

You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property.

VR16-000374

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions.

** Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details.

VRBO BOOKINGS

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.

Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance.

The instructions for making your final payment will be included in your final payment reminder.

Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.

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Your payment is due in full at the time of booking and the final balance information above does not apply to your reservation.

Property manager

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is near theme parks and on 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. 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 Beach - 4 min walk
Bradenton Beach - 9 min walk
Bean Point Beach - 10 min walk
Anna Maria City Pier - 10 min walk
Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 14 min walk

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬3 min drive
‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬7 min drive
‪Harry's Grill - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ship Watch: Private Beach, North End, Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ship Watch: Private Beach, North End, Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ship Watch: Private Beach, North End, Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ship Watch: Private Beach, North End, Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?

Nestled on the beach, this Anna Maria holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bayfront Park and Anna Maria Beach. Bean Point Beach and Bradenton Beach are also within 10 minutes.

8.8

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

15 June 2024

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

Relaxing stay on AMI

The house was clean on arrival and very well stocked. We cooked several meals there and had everything we needed. Bonus fridge in the garage for extra drinks. The house is located right next to public access for the beach, so there were many days that strangers, and even a unleashed dog, walked onto the property, even though a sign says no trespassing on sea wall. Perhaps a small fence or chain, or landscaping would help keep it more private. You can walk to many shops on Pine Ave. Dips was our favorite ice cream place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen R.

21 May 2024

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

Perfect location

My wife and I spent our anniversary and could not have had a better time floating in the water, enjoying the views and the accommodations were perfect. Look forward to another anniversary at Ship Watch.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

8 Apr 2024

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

Spring Break getaway

Awesome location. Walk, bike, cart or kayak to everything on the north side of the island.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

26 Mar 2024

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

Lovely stay

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M., North Carolina

11 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful

Loved our stay at this property. The property and gulf right outside the door feels like paradise!!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

22 Oct 2023

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

Best place on AMI

Terrific views inside and from the deck. Quiet, spacious, newly updated, comfortable. Great for 2 couples or a family. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dede P.

26 Aug 2023

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

Heavenly Home on the Bay

What a comfy, cozy, perfectly heavenly home right on the water! Mornings were spent leisurely sipping our coffee either in the pretty breakfast nook or out on the deck to watch the sunrise. After breakfast we’d take the short golf cart ride over to Bean Point Beach to float in the most gorgeous, clear water we’ve ever seen, stateside. After cleaning up and having a light lunch, we read or watched a little tv then napped…usually to a little rain shower. We spent so much time watching the ships coming under the bridge. We even saw dolphins swimming by one afternoon! We tried a new restaurant each day for an early dinner. On our last night we grilled steaks and shrimp at home. The kitchen was well-equipped in order to do so. Evenings were spent either enjoying the breeze from the bay on the deck or taking a ride around the island in the golf cart. This home is pet-friendly so our dog Mabel was with us and she had a blast watching all the pelicans and other birds you don’t see in Arkansas. So many exciting new sights and sounds for her to explore in the neighborhood during her walks. This is a residential area of the island so it’s incredibly peaceful and quiet, which was exactly what we were looking for. We visited with the neighbors next door a couple of times. Betty and Kenny are a lovely couple who’ve lived on AMI for the past 40 years! Ship Watch looked exactly as photographed. It’s decorated beautifully and it was the perfect vacation getaway for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

10 July 2023

Wonderful Vacation Home!

This home is newly updated and so warm and comfortable. We have vacationed at AMI many times, and this is our new favorite home. We particularly loved the room upstairs for our kids! And loved all of the different spaces for eating. The screened in porch is lovely as well as the dining nook! We will be back!

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10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

4 July 2023

5 Stars

Amazing place and we fell in love!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

22 May 2023

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

Definitely will be back

Great place right on the beach/ocean. Clean with updated amenities. Location was minutes from town and restaurants. Definitely stay again and would totally recommend this home.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth A.

19 Mar 2023

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

Lovely setting

The house was immaculate and recently nicely updated. We especially loved sitting on the screened in porch, lovely sunrises and in the evening, the Tampa bridge was all lit up.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

23 Jan 2023

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

Winter Break

Property recently renovated. Excellent access to beach. Convenient location to shops and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

15 Jan 2023

Ship Watch for sure

The house was recently renovated/updated. When we origionally booked the vacation the photos were different, it looks much brighter and newer. Everythign is new. Very clean. Great view of boats coming and going. Plenty to watch; birds, dolphins, paddle boarders, people gathering scollops. Loved the shade. Often it is very hot at the coast and having the shade tree was awesome. Great location; easy walk to peir, great parking, easy accees and easy to find. The neighbors and people walking to the bay were very nice and friendly. Lots of people walking dogs and sitting on bench to see sunrise at the bay. BEAUTIFUL SUNRISES. Great view of the bridge lit up at night, it changes colors. The birds were awesome. Osprey landing in tree next to us. Heron walking on seawall. So many pelicans. Dolphins every day. So many things to watch. I took so many photos. Information sharing; not being critical, just letting people know. There were plenty of linens, dishes, pots/pans. Small soaps as in hotel. Small bottle dish detergent, pack of dishwasher detergent and small bottle of laundry detergent. There were zero food items, not even salt/pepper. This is good and bad. Do not want old food but often we stay at places that have enough coffee/filters for the first day. The coffee pot is good, makes a full pot or one cup. Does not use K-Cups. If you plan to cook or store food you will need every spice, aluminum foil, storage bowls etc. The bedrooms are spacious. New mattresses are firm. The bathrooms are recently renovated. Very clean and bright. TV uses ROKU. Had a good Internet conneciton. There are 2 garage doors. One is locked, I assume for owners use. The other garage can be opened but it had ceiling fans and stuff I assume from renovation on the floor where we could not get our auto in. Not a problem, just letting people know what to expect. But they items may be gone for next perons. Plenty of room to park in the drives. The area next to the house is public access to the bay and no parking sign. You can get 2-4 cars in the drive. There were 2 outside chairs we used on the deck. The screened porch has plenty of seating and very nice furniture. Lovely home. Plenty of space and awesome views. Quiet end of island with very little traffic.

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10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

14 Jan 2023

Ship Watch for sure

8/10 Good

Christine N.

18 Aug 2022

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

We would come back!

Our family rented this house and had our small wedding right outside on the beach. Quiet area, plenty or space in the house. Needs a little updating.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

18 Aug 2022

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

Vrbo

Nice location

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Paula R., McMinnville

18 Aug 2022

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

Best location

Loved our stay. The view and being right on the water was great. Plenty of space inside and out. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leena B.

29 July 2022

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

Great spot for family vacation

This is the second time we have stayed at this property and we have thoroughly enjoyed our family vacation each time. Location, location, location. This house is right on the beach! Small beach but perfect for family with little kids. We can sit on the deck and watch the kids play in the water or sand. They can rest at any time without us dragging all our gear home. All of us enjoyed the beach and water!! The cons would be the broken dryer. We used their massive bushes by the deck. The response from property management was immediate. Unfortunately a part was needed for the machine and we were leaving the next day so the next visitors would have a working machine. A few minor things need repair but the property managers were made aware and are fixing those items. All in all it was a lovely time with my family and we would rent this place again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine W.

16 July 2022

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

This old house with greatV

The location is very good! Swimming in the bay, watching dolphins, sunrises, and private small beach area were pluses. Lots Of room in the house. Enjoyed the shade On the outdoor deck, eating on the screened in porch, and being able to walk to bean pointe at low tide. The kitchen area is very small. House is in need Of upgrades and renovations.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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8/10 Good

Lindsey T.

6 May 2022

Great Location, OK house :)

I'm giving this house 4 stars because I can't select half stars. Real rating would probably be a 3.5. I've read many reviews for this house, both on the rental site and other sites where it's offered for rent (VRBO, AirBnB). I also stalked the house on google maps. I was nervous to say the least, but I'm hoping my review will help others. I have been coming to Anna Maria since the late 90s and previously stayed at my grandparents house. This house felt just like that - dated, stuffy/moldy smell, odd furniture choices that I imagine my grandparents would have also chosen. None of that bothered me because 1. I'm used to it, and 2. Most of our time was spent on the beach, not in the house. The house was above our budget, but even with the dated feel of the house, I'm still glad we chose it. This house was perfect for this stage of our lives. We have a 9 month old (and a 5 yr old) who needed lots of naps and it was so nice to be able to put the baby down, bring out the monitor, and still enjoy the beach. The water here is calm and beautiful so we could also bring the baby out without getting knocked down by waves. The actual beach is maybe about 15 feet deep (depending on the tide). There is a sea wall that adds some seating space, but it's sand on top of a cement shelf, so not actually the beach. We rented a canopy since we have young kids, but there wasn't much space for it. We had to perch the canopy half on the beach and half on the sea wall. The property has a large tree next to the beach that gives a perfect shady spot, but you still get plenty of sun as well. That tree was an ideal situation - I hope they never remove it lol! There is a beach access point right next to the house, but maybe 1 or 2 small families would come by per day, and occasionally a couple would sit on the bench to watch the sun/ocean. It was not an issue at all. People do park in front of the house, but there are large trees and bushes that provide privacy. The rod n reel is much closer than the pictures suggest. Bayfront Park is also a quick 5 minute walk along the beach. There is a swing set and picnic tables at Bayfront Park, but honestly I didn't see the point in going there since the beach isn't much different than the one at the house. We did take trips to bean point/holmes beach since those have the soft white sand that I love and you can watch the sunset from that side of the island. The sand at the house has a lot of shells - not the soft sand. For shell collectors, it's awesome. The house even has a shell rake. You can watch the sunrise from the house. We saw a dolphin on day 2 and a manatee and dolphin on day 5. At night you can see the Skyway Bridge lit up and watch storms that roll in from the sunroom. The house had 2 working beach chairs and 1 broken, but usable, beach chair. There were also 2 camping chairs and beach towels were provided. The agency recommends fun and more rentals, but we found that Just 4 Fun beach rentals was a better deal for beach supplies. The bedrooms are all in the back of the house. They are dark - perfect for daytime naps for kids. I also liked the bedroom with the three beds as it was brighter, private, and you could glimpse the beach from one of those windows. The beds are super soft. I have a bad back, so I was a bit crippled by them but they were still comfy. One of the three bathrooms has a bathtub. I couldn't tell from the pictures, so I thought I would mention it. My son LOATHES showers so we prepared him that he would have to take showers on vacation. Needless to say, the tub was a nice surprise. However, it's not without issues as it has a glass door and the faucet is next to the toilet. For adults - no big deal. When giving a 5 year old and a 9 month old a bath, its not fun to squeeze between the toilet and the glass door to wash away soap before it gets in their eyes. I've read responses from the rental agency on negative reviews and a renovation appears to be in the works. Below are some improvements that the owner could make based on our experience (outside of the obvious renovation work needed - e.g., updated appliances, bathroom updates, updated ventilation system for the mold situation): -Add febreeze plug-ins throughout the house to diminish that moldy smell -Add high top tables in the sunroom so you can see more of the water over the bushes (the bushes are nice because it provides added privacy) -Add an enclosure for the outside shower - maybe change its location so there is room to do that. -Get a better patio furniture set for the deck -Add another sofa for the living room -It looks like a beach wagon was purchased for the house, but the box for it was empty. That would be a great addition for renters. Same comment for having some baby/children supplies in the house. -Larger improvement - consider adding a door to the sunroom to get outside. One comment for the rental agency - the suggestion to mail the rental money to a PO Box made me nervous that the rental was a scam. I paid the cc fee because I was too nervous about mailing a check. I honestly worried it was a scam up until the moment I put the code in the front door and it worked. In this day and age, the mailing/cc fee is archaic. To those that are also nervous, it was not a scam and we saw the agency with our own eyes while driving around, so it does exist lol!!

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2/10 Terrible

Pamela N.

28 Feb 2022

Unacceptable Rental

The view and location of this rental does not compensate for the many significant issues it has. Being dated is not the problem. The house needs to have a deep clean, windows washed by a professional cleaners. All major appliances need to be replaced along with pots, pans, furniture, utensils, dishes and out door grill. The living room does not have a comfortable chair/ couch and what is there is very soiled. Outdoor furniture needs to be replaced also. One chaise lounge probably was purchased in 1950. Management did listen to complaints.

6/10 Okay

Edwina K.

2 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in

Great beach but uncomfortable

This property is well located on the north shore of AMI facing the inside of Tampa Bay. Lovely water to swim, see dolphins, proximity to shops and restaurants and other beaches. However, the inside amenities are few- kitchen, furniture and beds outdated and uncomfortable. Make sure to bring or plan to buy all necessary cooking items such as foil, paper towel, napkins, detergent, sponge. Towels were ample, but a challenge to cook on stove, burners slanted. Refrigerator freezer does not keep items frozen. No ice so buy. No laying place in living area. Furnishings are limited and uncomfortable. Linens and towels were ample and clean. Great location and dog friendly

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

11 Dec 2021

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

Great location with the best view

The house is dated but the location and stunning views from the back deck can't be beat. We spent every morning enjoying the fantastic views of the sunrise. We spent the day watching the dolphins and ships pass by. Easy access to the beautiful water was a plus. Make sure to stop by the Publix to pick up cleaning supplies and toilet paper. 1 toilet paper roll per bathroom is provided. In addition 1 dish pod and a small dish soap is also provided.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Charles and Gloria H.

31 Oct 2021

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

Private, peaceful beach with spectacular views...........,

Though the home is a little old and outdated, you can’t beat the location. You literally walk off the deck and you are on the beach. This was a big convenience to senior guests who can’t walk the normal long paths to the beaches. Mornings offer great views of the sunrise. The rest of the day you can bask in the sun and watch the dolphins and ships go by. I would definitely rent this home again and highly recommend this to others.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

23 Oct 2021

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

Location location location!

An older charm of a house located in a great spot! Great bang for your buck given the size of the house and location right on the beach. Dog friendly was an absolute plus and will def look forward to future bookings!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

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Hosted by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Family-owned and operated, Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals offers everything you are looking for in an Anna Maria Island vacation rental company – exceptional properties and quality service with a personal touch. Whether it's a family vacation or a romantic getaway, AMLVR has something for everyone. From beachfront to bayside, you can choose from a quaint one-bedroom cottage, a waterfront condo with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico, or a six bedroom pool home. AMLVR's vacation rentals offer authentic island living at an affordable price. Accommodations can be as upscale or as casual as you like and most are pet-friendly so you won't have to leave your furry family member at home.