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Re-Modeled & Now Ready for Post-Hurricane Visits! Private 30' Pool & Boat Dock!

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About the area

Anna Maria

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Bay Boulevard Beach and Anna Maria City Pier. Also, Bayfront Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Historic Green Village is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria City Pier - 10 min walk
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 16 min walk
  • Anna Maria Beach - 4 min drive
  • Bean Point Beach - 4 min drive
  • Bradenton Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Re-Modeled & Now Ready for Post-Hurricane Visits! Private 30' Pool & Boat Dock!

DESCRIPTION:

 It doesn't get much better than being right on the water, located on a wide canal, and ½ block from the beach.
 With canal access, you have the possibility of bringing a boat right to the dock through Bimini Bay.
 Enjoy the large 16' x 30' private pool in a picturesque tropical landscape along with a 30' fishing/boat dock.
 Within walking distance of Pine Avenue, City Pier, Two Scoops, Waterfront Restaurant, Galati's Marina, and Island Ocean Star Restaurant.
 Enjoy dangling your feet off the dock, swimming in the pool, relaxing in the sunshine, and walking to dinner.
 There's no better way to unwind and forget all your troubles, than staying at Sunshine Cottage, located in the City of Anna Maria!

THGE SPACE:

 Sunshine Cottage couldn't be a better name, because this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, cottage truly lets you experience the beauty of Anna Maria Island. Enjoy dangling your feet off the dock, swimming in the pool, relaxing in the sunshine, and walking to dinner. With canal access, you can navigate a boat right to the dock through Bimini Bay. There's no better way to unwind and forget all your troubles!
 5 adult Bicycles and 2 child bicycles are available to rent, as well as a 14' tandem ocean kayak to explore the canals and beach!
 Pool heating and cooling is available.

ACCESS:

The street address is 522 South Drive, Anna Maria, 34216 and keypad entry into Sunshine Cottage will be the primary means of access.

PARKING:

Parking is only available for two vehicles on the property. Only up to a small to compact size can be parked in the garage, and up to a full-size SUV in the driveway. Boat trailers are not allowed to be parked on property, along with parking on the grass.
If additional parking is required, a 10’ easement along either side of our street is available. Just don’t block anyone’s driveway, and make sure to park with tire off the street pavement to avoid a ticket from the City of Anna Maria.

BEACH & RECREATION:

For Beach use, we have eight Tommy Bahama beach chairs, umbrella, wheeled cooler, wagon, and beach towels.

Five adult bicycles and two teen bicycles is stored on the property and available to rent for $149 per week, or $39 per day, for all of them.

A Tandem Kayak and life vests are also stored on the property and available to rent for $189 per week, or $49 per day. Off site, golf carts, paddle boards, additional bikes/kayaks, and beach equipment can be rented thru Beach Bums, located at 427 Pine Avenue. (The owner’s golf cart is stored on the side of the property and is not available for rental).

Up to a 25' boat can be docked in the back canal. If you need to rent one, Just 4 Fun Rentals at 5358 Gulf Drive, can bring it right to the backyard dock and pick it up when you are finished. If you prefer a boat charter, Anna Maria Island Excursions is our favorite.

If you do not have fishing equipment, Pine Avenue Bait & Tackle has everything you will need. They are located behind the General Store, at 501 Pine Avenue.

POOL:

The pool wonderful but is extremely sensitive to chemical imbalance. Please make sure to utilize the outdoor shower, prior to use, and refrain from using spray-on sunscreens. Use lotions only, as the spray-on will wreak havoc with the pool’s chlorination and filtering system. The water fountain/feature of the pool is automatic and runs for 15 minutes at select hours. The Pool Chiller or Heater is available to keep the pool at 85 degrees for $20 per day. Please let us know, so we can program the unit ahead of your arrival.

SECURITY:

A NEST video security system monitors the exterior front, side, dock, and rear exterior of the property, and will send us an immediate notification for glass breakage. Recorded video will not be reviewed by the owner unless damage or theft is reported.

KITCHEN & BATH:

The house is fully furnished, with bedding, bath towels, and a washer-Dryer. The kitchen has pots, pans, plates, glasses, and utensils. We also have a standard K-Cup (Keurig) and Cuisinart Grind & Brew coffee makers.
Paper goods, bath, shampoo, soap, and kitchen garbage bags are not supplied. We ask each guest to leave behind enough for the next guest to start their stay. Publix, CVS, Walgreens, and the General Store on Pine Avenue are all located on the island for any purchases. Instacart is also available via Publix.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE:

Also, please note that pool service is on Mondays and Fridays and should not take more than 15 minutes. Lawn maintenance is Thursday AM and should not take more than 30 minutes. Refuse pick-up is on Mondays and Thursdays, and Recycling pick-up is on Mondays. We ask that you place the receptacles by the street the evening prior.

CHECK OUT:

Check-out is by 10 AM on the day of your departure.

Please make sure to hang the bikes back up, alternating the handlebars, and lock the rear wheel. Also lock the kayak, with the lift in the highest position.

QUESTIONS:

Please feel free to call/text Scott if you have any questions or concerns @ 224-246-1060 prior, or during, your stay. Sato Real Estate, our property manager, is also available if any emergency arises, and they’re close by at 519 Pine Avenue.

Sorry about all the warnings/instructions but we want to ensure the best experience for all our tenants! Thank you and we hope you enjoy your stay at Sunshine Cottage.

Property manager

Michelle & Scott Kennedy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Re-Modeled & Now Ready for Post-Hurricane Visits! Private 30' Pool & Boat Dock! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine Cottage - a wonderful stay
The cottage was beautifully decorated and very clean. It had all amenities and requirements. Beautiful pool area and close to the trolley stop to access Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G., Lisle

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, perfect home!
We had a wonderful stay, the pool was a hit with my kids! The house was clean and had everything we needed. Not too far from our favorite ice cream shop, Two Scoops! Loved using the kayak and bikes too. Thank you for helping make our first visit to AMI a memorable one!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

kerry s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house, Poor experience with owners
Overall, the home is small (ok for 4)+ nicely decorated. Only 4 of us were able to make it down due to the hurricane (Hurricane Nicole). It was making landfall in the AMI area the 1st day of our trip. So we asked if we could move our trip to another time or shift it back by 1 day. They were unwilling to do that even though it was available. They said it was not a hurricane + asked where we were getting our info (we were using the Wall Street Journal, TWC, and local Sarasota news). They said we could come early but that was not helpful (hard to move up trip/flights and why come to sit through a dangerous hurricane?). Some of our flights were cancelled, rerouted to land in other airports and the bridge to the airport was closed - in short it was a disaster that could have been easily avoided. When we were in the process of checking with the airlines to see if we could stay another day they charged for the additional night without us confirming 1st. Overall, cute house but really difficult time with the owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gena T., Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cute little getaway!
We loved this place- it was perfect for our girls trip and a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Amazing property, pool was awesome, walk across the street to see sunrise on the beach. Owners have made it very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

alexis m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Beach Cottage
We had a wonderful girls' weekend away here in Anna Maria! The house was exactly as pictured and was in a great location. So many great memories and I can't wait to visit again with my family. The only issue we had was getting some of the bikes down from their storage location as they were very heavy. Great communication with the host as well to solve any issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this house!
Great location (near water but need to bike to beach) and on the canal. We were 7 adults and we fit with no problem. Kitchen had all the amenities, owners were very responsive, check in and check out process super smooth. Everything was exactly as advertised. The house was so great we hardly ever left! Thank you Scott and Michelle for creating such a great place to come to just relax and unwind. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Everything was as advertised. The pool and patio were so nice that you don’t even have to leave the house. Would definitely book again if ever traveling to Anna Maria Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

ann b.

Great house Great pool
This is my second time at the sunshine cottage and it never fails to impress. The location is great! The house has every amenity that will make your stay convenient. The house is always clean and the pool is amazing! Thank you again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

graeme k.

Parking difficult for 2 or more cars
The house is large enough for 2 families but the parking is very limited. The owners solution for 2 cars is one in the garage and one on the driveway. The garage is very small so 2 large vehicles will not fit. There is a street parking restriction and an owner parking restriction on the grass area. We had to ask the neighbors to borrow a space for the first couple of nights. Overall, the experience was not relaxing, it felt as if we were intruding on a home as opposed to welcome. Apart from the parking,there were rules posted all over the property (have not seen that many in over 30 years of renting properties) and surveillance cameras at the front and rear of the properties which was a little disturbing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Beautiful
Beautiful place, pools great !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzan T.

Beautiful bayside home!
Loved it! Only thing I’d change was getting a queen size bed for master bedroom. It’s hard to sleep in a full bed after having a king at home. And the screened in porch was great, but needs a solid roof to block sun and rain.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Great family rental
The house was great for our family vacation. Pool and dock area are great for hanging out. House comes with several ameneties (chairs, bikes, kayak if wanted, beach chairs, wagon). Owners are great and would highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

The photos sold me on this house, but the in person this house was even better!
Had all the amenities you could ask for to make your vacation complete. Super clean, salt water pool, canal to fish from, kayak to kayak the Canals, bikes for everyone to cruise the island and close to the beaches, bars and restaurants. We didn't want to leave! We will definitely come back to this house on our next visit to Anna Maria Island. Score from 1 to 10, I'd give it a 12.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

debbie m.

Vacation on the intercoastal
The house is beautiful it will not disappoint the pool is exceptionally nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Karen S., Lakeland

Great house but not exactly what we were looking for..
This was our second time using HomeAway and it did not go as smoothly as our first. We are a Floridian family that live in the central Florida area and were looking for a house on the coast (this time on Anna Maria Island) with the ability to dock our boat and store our boat trailer for a weekend family boating trip. The Sunshine Cottage itself is a beautiful, clean, well-kept home. If you are a family looking for a nice place to stay on Anna Maria Island, close to the beach and the downtown area, this will perfectly suit your needs. The pool is adequate (not under a screen) with a nice sunning area for a family and the yard is inviting though small. The dock is great for fishing off of and while we able to dock our boat (22 ft) there were no dock cleats or lift. Access to the Gulf is fantastic and the canal is plenty deep. Our main issue was storing the boat trailer. Before booking I contacted the owner and made our needs very clear and was told we would have parking for our boat trailer. We contacted the location we were told would be fine to store our trailer a couple months before our trip and they said we would NOT be able to park it there. We were then told we could park the trailer on the lawn. Only the fact that we were able to physically take a day trip over to the island and do a drive by saved our weekend- the lawn is incredibly tiny, the driveway and garage can barely hold two cars. The owner eventually found another location for us to park the trailer (by that time we had already found a solution and did not use it), but communication was drawn out and stilted. I am thankful that we took steps before the day of our arrival because it would have ruined our weekend to drive all the way over there with a boat trailer and no place to park it- something I would not want to deal with the day of arrival. To re-cap: the house is beautiful and great for a family (new kitchen with all appliances, washer/dryer), the pool is adequate (though it ran a little cold and we did not receive much help from the owner for using the heater), and the dock is adequate and the location excellent for the Gulf. The garage and driveway is TINY, so no large vehicles and no more than 2 total. The house location on the island in relation to the beach and downtown area is great, so even if we couldn't have used our boat we would've had a good time. The island is FULL of rental properties so we will keep looking for a house that will better suit all our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

Wonderful!
This beach house is amazing!! It's perfectly maintained and really pretty being by the water and such a nice pool too! Our family loved our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Colleen V.

Great place! Well decorated, clean and we felt right at home!
Anna Maria is a great place for a family vacation! This home topped off our trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Very nice and comfortable
The house was nice and very clean The pool was nice but the temp was cold It did not feel like 83 degrees but very nice place to relax and talk with family We had an enjoyable time and glad it was close enough to the store, restaurants and beach. Will certainly keep in mind if we return to the island again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016

8/10 Good

Carolee L.

Great location
Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much. We have a family of five and so the house was perfect. The kids enjoyed the pool as we relaxed with the view of the canal. The home was decorated well and there were all the comforts of home. The bikes were fun! Our only complaints were that toilet paper was not supplied (and not well noted on the website). The beds were ok. Pillows could have been better. A good night's rest is important to me! Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

A beautiful house in a beautiful location.
The house is stunning clean and ideally located for a wonderful holiday on a glorious island. The gardens pool and outside seating and views are glorious. The house is internally furnished to a lovely standard and 2mins from beach on bay side and walkable beach on gulf side. Well stocked with chairs snd other equipment. Well air conditioned would certainly return here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

Fantastic trip!
We could not have asked for a better cottage or location! The only complaint we had was with the AC ... It kept going up and we would get hot and have to turn it back down even through the night. Other than that... we LOVED every minute of our stay and could not have asked for a better place! And the landscaping was incredible It was a little slice of paradise for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

This is an outstanding home and a great place top stay
Nothing bad to say. From getting the key to walking in the door... everything was outstanding. I had a few questions come up and the owners were quick to respond and address any questions. This was a great place to spend time with our family and we truly enjoyed everyday. It went by to quick.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

lena h.

Wonderful place💚
Very nice and clean house. Nice beaches and restaurants. We will return sometimes☀️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016