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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Queen Bedroom, TV, Ensuite

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Queen Bathroom, Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Snail's Pace: North End on Canal, Kayaks & Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Snail's Pace by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
606 N. Shore Drive, #4, Anna Maria, FL 34216

What You'll Love About This Home:
Location! North End AMI Canal Home! Steps to the Gulf Beaches!
1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
Queen Bed
Backyard Dock (shared with other 2 cottages)
Kayaks - 3 Single & 2 Double (shared with other 2 cottages)'
Hammock
Gas BBQ Grill
Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer
Complimentary WIFI
Dog Friendly (with pet fee - see below)
Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach Wagon
Parking for 2 Cars
Details:
Located on the coveted North End of AMI, our one-bedroom cottage is the quiet getaway you are looking for. Enjoy the tranquil north end of the while remaining within walking distance of the beach, shops, and restaurants.

The living room in Snail's Pace features two recliners and a large TV and is steps from the kitchen and dining nook for two.

The bedroom includes a queen-sized bed, 43-inch TV, and crisp linens and plush towels from our professional linen company. Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a washer and dryer.

The lovely backyard shares a dock on a canal with the two other cottages on the property. Three single kayaks and two double kayaks are available for the guests to explore the canal and waterways. When ready to relax, a variety of chairs and loungers as well as comfortable hammocks are available. There's also a full patio dining set and gas grill for enjoying your meal al-fresco.

Snail's Pace 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 **

Snail's Pace is easy walking distance to many shops and restaurants, and a short walk to the free island trolley, which travels the entire length of the 7 miles of the island. Hop on and off at your leisure and explore shopping, dining and the beaches. The perfect location for your next beach vacation!

Bedroom 1: Queen with TV

Please note:
Amenities are subject to change.

DISCLAIMER: Depth of the canals and channels vary depending on tides, weather, and other circumstances beyond our control. At times this can result in a water level that is too low to support watercraft. It is the responsibility of the guest to review forecasts and make alternate arrangements for watercraft as necessary.

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.

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.

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Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is near theme parks and 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

  • Bradenton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Snail's Pace: North End on Canal, Kayaks & Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Snail's Pace: North End on Canal, Kayaks & Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Snail's Pace: North End on Canal, Kayaks & Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Snail's Pace: North End on Canal, Kayaks & Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Island Players and Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel C.

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

Very nice place

We enjoyed the stay tremendously. The location was great. Walking distance to restaurants and beach, which is what we went for. Only minor issue which was resolved was the host forgot to send access to enter instructions so I had to research how to get ahold of them. It was after hours so I had to find emergency number. Finally got ahold of them and received the code over the phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Mangoes and Location! Location!

Conveniently located to the most beautiful beach and the loveliest of shops on this side of the island. Plus the mangoes were an amazing surprise treat! The canal has jumping fish that make for peaceful entertainment when having coffee or a beer on the dock. Book this place you will not regret it but please save me a week next year because we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth b.

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

perfect location

Thank you for the time in Anna Marie, look forward to coming back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

5 Stars

Perfect for two! Everything we needed was at our disposal. Nice quiet location very close to the Gulf. We walked to the Gulf in 3 minutes. Very clean and renovated. We both loved this place. Sits back off the road. Almost forgot to mention the canal and dock in the back yard. Situated within walking distance of shopping and restaurants. We would highly recommend this rental and are thinking of coming back this fall.

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Perfect couples retreat

My wife and I stayed the week prior to Easter here at Snail’s Pace, and it really was a perfect getaway. The location is phenomenal. We spent our mornings paddle boarding in the lagoon behind the house, which is brimming with wildlife, and even saw a couple manatees hanging out. We’d then spend the rest of the day lounging by the beach, which is just a short walk. The scenery was beautiful, and it’s much quieter on the north end of the island. Plenty of good food within walking distance as well. As for the cottage itself, despite its small size, it truly had everything we needed, and was very well thought out.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim Y.

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

Great week at AMI

We enjoyed our stay. Very peaceful quiet setting. Had everything we needed and was close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

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

Peaceful retreat close to everything!

This property offered us exactly what we were looking for, a chance to be on the beach within minutes, walking distance of several great restaurants and peaceful back deck/dock to sit and read or relax on during our getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Diane S., Cincinnati USA

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

Perfect little get away

Snails Pace is the front half of a duplex. The back half faces the lagoon. Nice little yard area to walk the dog. Very quiet neighborhood, everything we needed was avaliable even some fishing gear and a beech wagon. Kitchen is well stocked. Note the coffee maker takes those large cone filters. But ther is also a bean grinder so you can bring your favorite and grind fresh.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

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

First trip to AMI

Loved the location, property and house. The owner was on the property when we arrived an hour before check in and he was kind enough to allow early access and give us advise where to go and what to see. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway.

We truly enjoyed staying on this property and would highly recommend it to anybody else.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon T.

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

Great place

The place was awesome and we love the area. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Coziest little place and so close to the beach

We can’t say enough about this property. We loved it! It was spotless! And the walk to the beach was insanely close, 3 minutes give or take. Walking distance to Pine Avenue. The owner of the property was around a lot and he was so kind and helpful. We will definitely be back! It was the best place we’ve stayed at on the island. Hands down.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laura T., Des Moines, Iowa

Great North AMI location and quaint cottage!

We stayed here in June 2023 for five nights. The cottage is perfect for a couple as there is only one queen bed. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything that you will need. Drip coffee maker, (no Keurig). It has excellent cold A/C. We streamed Netflix, didn't use the cable. The cottage is an easy walk (one block) to the gulf with all of the beach things you will need including an umbrella, chairs, beach towels and beach wagon. We were able to bring our two dogs along which was a HUGE BONUS. They had plenty of grassy areas to use the restroom! This location is on the quiet North end of the island so not much traffic and is five blocks to Pine Ave where are the restaurants and shops are located. This is an easy walk! There are NO STAIRS to get to the cottage or inside the cottage so would be good for someone with those requirements. We would definitely recommend a Snails Pace and we would stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location

Clean and updated- had everything we needed including a full size washer and dryer! Right on the canal, with comfortable seating in front and back so we could enjoy the outdoors. Nice and quiet. Just a couple minutes walk to the beach! Also a short walk to Pine St with shops & restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Snail's Paradise

This property is fantastic! This is a well-appointed bean point rental. The grounds are lovely to relax in and the deck on the water is divine. Walking to the beach is a breeze too. I will be back! Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R., Carlisle, Pa

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

Nice!

Best appointed property so far. Great washer and dryer as well as refrigerator. Great shower. Did lack a dishwasher. Well I guess it did have one: me. It actually was set up well to do the few dishes we used. And the dishes and utensils were quite good. Only a surprisingly short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine E., CASTLETON ON HUDSON, NY

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

Wonderful stay

We truly enjoyed Snail’s Pace. Anna Maria Island is a beautiful place and Snails Pace is perfectly located on the quiet north end of the island. The beach is simply beautiful with it’s white soft sand which feels like talcum powder. We were a short walk to the beach and many wonderful restaurants and shops. We appreciated and enjoyed the use of the beach cart and chairs that were provided by Henry (the owner) who was very nice and helpful in many ways. We also rented a golf cart from Fun and More Rentals and cannot express what a great company this is. We were able to explore the island without using our vehicle once. We plan to return to AMI in the future because of it’s beautiful white sandy beach, lovely restaurants and great accommodations. My husband enjoyed fishing from shore and from the Rod & Reel Pier. We met lovely people and overall had a great experience and vacation. Cannot wait to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Patrick A., Alachua, FL

Our Sanibel replacement

We usually go to Sanibel Island every year for a week long stay just us as a couple. After Hurricane Ian, that's not going to happen for quite a while. So we made a quick reservation here. Snails Pace is a great location. On the north end of the Island, so I think it's a little quieter, which is what we like. But still quite a few restaurants to chose from. We LOVED Ginney and Jane E's for breakfast and lunch, so much so, we ordered lunch 'to go' to have for dinner later. We also liked Pizza Social, Slims and the City Pier. Most of it is within walking distance, if you don't mind walking. There are several rental places for golf carts, bikes, etc. if you want to instead of driving your car. Short walk to the beach, which is pristine. Beautiful white sand, hard packed in a sense. Unfortunately no shell's for the wife to hunt for (which Sanibel is known for). I was able to fish on shore, caught several types of fish, especially little Bonnet Head Sharks. Great sunsets to watch. The city pier is nearby for fishing. They have bait and rent fishing rods as well. (and beer). The unit itself is immaculately clean. Regular size stove top, with a double oven, one being convection. Full size fridge. Water was clean, seemed like city water. (We're native Floridians and can drive with all of our beach stuff including a water filter for drinking). Big TV in the living room, good sized one in the bedroom. A real cable box for all your normal channels and a DVD player. Kitchen was well stocked, no real big pots or skillets, but big enough for two people to make meals. Nice dish rack, toaster, regular coffee maker, microwave. A few left over staples were available, like Pam spray, salt, pepper, coffee, filters. Full size washer/dryer with several types of detergent available, and dryer sheets. There was a regular sized Weber gas grill that was clean and in good working order. (each unit has their own). Cooked a couple of good sirloins on it! The wood deck on the back was a great place to sit and read. I did fish several times on the deck. The first night I caught a nice sized Crevalle Jack, but after that, not much else. I tried multiple type of bait and lures. But still, we would just sit out there with a drink, waiting for sunset with a book or a crossword. You do have a typical patio table and 4 chairs with an umbrella just outside the front door if you want to eat dinner outside just for your use. There also is some beach stuff available for folks who fly in. A couple of beach chairs, beach towels to use, umbrellas, etc. and a wagon (similar to ours) to haul all of your stuff to the beach. There were two things we didn't like which made me give it a 4 star. 1. The bed is hard. I know some people like that, I'm not one of those, but my wife is, and she agreed it was a little on the hard side. And we didn't think it was an actual queen. Granted we have those Sleep Number beds that are basically two twins put together (King sized) and we adjust our "Sleep Number" to our individual liking, so we may be a "little" spoiled?!?! 2. The ceiling is open between the bedroom and the rest of the unit. So, if you're like me, and wake up before your partner and like to watch tv with coffee, it has to be quiet. Over all, the unit was well worth the price. Location, appliances, cleanliness, amenities well worth it. We didn't have any need to contact Anna Maria Rentals during our stay, but they provided great check in/out emails and we had no issues. One final thing, there is a Publix on the island just as you come over the bridge (Manatee Ave/Hwy 64). For those not from FL, Publix is the best supermarket in FL. It's a smaller version, but well stocked with anything you would need. Including the cheapest frozen bait.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Great week

Our first time to AMI but it won’t be the last. Henry the owner is the nicest guy. We watched three manatee with him on the back door. So cool. House is adorable and very short walk to the beach…even for us old folks with bad knees.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Perfect location

Perfectly located near the beach. Very private and perfect for two people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Sian W.

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

Amazing Anna Maria Island location

Very small cottage but has everything you need! This unit was a little dark because of the trees outside! The 2 other units were a lot brighter than snails pace! Would definitely want the other units before this one again! Bedding need’s updating and more comfortable pillows! Would definitely recommend staying here and the owner Henry is very nice!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B.

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

Quite

Beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

I will keep coming back AGAIN & AGAIN!

My 14 y/o son & I spent Easter week @ Snails Pace. This place is just perfect…extremely efficient, thought put into properties details interior & exterior. The canal steps away & the Gulf a few hundred. We used the kayaks daily & navigated to the Bay once. Then there is Henry…an amazing soul, who will assure you a comfortable & accommodating stay on his beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zack D.

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

Perfect!

We had a great stay at Snail's Pace! Everything was as advertised. Great location within an easy walk to the beach. Kayaks for the lagoon and beach gear/wagon are all there for your use. It was perfect couples' getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C., Madison, NJ

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

Wonderful cottage with great location!

We were thrilled with the gorgeous beach such a short distance away and beach supplies included with the rental. Henry, the owner truly cares about all the details ensuring a comfortable stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

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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 luxury six-bedroom pool home. AMLVR's vacation rentals offer authentic island living in paradise!

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