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Boater's Dream! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool.

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
A nighttime pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and surrounding vegetation.
A paved pathway in a landscaped area with palm trees and flowering plants.
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayfront Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Boater's Dream! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool.

Escape the Traffic:

Private Waterfront Oasis on AMI’s Historic North End.

Welcome to Sunshine Cottage, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom premium coastal retreat designed for families, boaters, and beach lovers. Situated on a pristine deep-water canal on the exclusive, historic North End of Anna Maria Island, this property allows you to completely bypass the heavy tourist traffic of Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach while keeping everything you love within a short stroll.

Walk just half a block (3 minutes) to splash in the calm waters of Bay Beach, or take a 15-minute sunset stroll to the iconic shores of Bean Point. When you are ready for shopping, ice cream, or dinner, the boutique storefronts of Pine Avenue, the historic City Pier, and the famous Rod and Reel Pier are all just steps from your front door.

PRIVATE WATERFRONT RESORT AMENITIES

Our entire backyard is engineered for outdoor living and island adventure:

Deep-Water Boat Dock: Bring up to a 30-foot boat directly to our private 30' dock on Bimini Bay—featuring zero overhead bridge restrictions out to the Gulf of Mexico.

Heated/Chilled Private Pool: Relax by an oversized 16'x30' custom pool with a soothing waterfall feature (pool temperature control available October–April).Complimentary Island Gear: Skip the rental shops! 7 premium bicycles are available to rent (5 adult, 2 youth) as well as 14-foot tandem ocean kayak with life jackets.

Ultimate Beach Pack: Pack up our heavy-duty beach wagon with 8 Tommy Bahama beach chairs, a rolling cooler, a large umbrella, and plush beach towels.

DESIGNED FOR FAMILY COMFORT (SLEEPS 8–10)

Inside, the cottage features bright, Scandinavian-inspired coastal architecture, soaring vaulted ceilings, and high-end finishes tailored for multi-generational groups:

Primary Bedroom: Premium Queen Beautyrest Black mattress, private en-suite bathroom, ample storage, and a Smart/Roku TV.

Guest Bedroom 2: Comfortable Queen Beautyrest mattress, spacious dresser, luggage rack, and a Smart/Roku TV.Guest

Bedroom 3: Two Twin beds with premium hybrid mattresses and a 24” Smart/Roku TV—perfect for kids or singles.

Living Areas: Open-concept family spaces featuring two upgraded Queen sleeper sofas with extra-thick comfort mattresses.

Chef’s Kitchen: Fully stocked with premium cookware, dishes, and standard small appliances, including both a standard Keurig K-Cup machine and a Cuisinart Grind & Brew coffee maker.

BLAZING FAST WI-FI & ENTERTAINMENT

Remote Work Friendly: Ultra-high-speed 777 Mbps Wi-Fi blankets the entire interior and the outdoor pool deck seamlessly.

Streaming & Movies: Every bedroom and living space features a 4K Smart TV pre-loaded with premium streaming networks (Max, Disney+, Hulu+, ESPN+, Prime Video) and a massive digital library of over 600 uncut movies on VUDU.

GUEST LOGISTICS & PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT

Contactless Arrival: Check yourself in easily after 3:00 PM via our secure smart-lock keypad entry code.

Rigorous Sanitation: We adhere to strict, professional cleaning and disinfection protocols between every guest stay to ensure a spotless arrival.

Island Provisions: Standard grocery delivery via Instacart is fully supported. Local essentials at Publix, CVS, Walgreens, and the General Store on Pine Avenue are all located right on the island for quick supply runs.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Bay Boulevard Beach. You'll find features such as an outdoor pool, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Bean Point Beach and a few minutes from Anna Maria Beach
Boater's Dream! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool. offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Boater's Dream! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool. also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Any stays exceeding 1 week, utilizing pool fee, bicycle fee, or kayak fee, will be prorated and deducted from the damage deposit.
Please treat our house as if were your home.
Please use only sunscreen lotion, no sprays, as it will damage the filter. Also, utilize outside shower before pool as well.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb 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.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

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

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Boater's Dream! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barianne M.

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

Perfect Vacation

Our stay was perfect ! The house was beautifully decorated, clean and spacious. All your wants and needs were met . The host did not miss a thing . One of our best vacation with our family !! We would definitely go back and stay at the sunshine cottage. another
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

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

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
Archival

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

kerry s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gena T.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alexis m.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Beautiful

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

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
Verified

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

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
Archival

6/10 Okay

Karen S.

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
Archival

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
Archival

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
Archival

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

brent K.

Amazing owners and a really relacing place.

A really nice place. Clean, over the top and better furniched than our house. Pool is top notch and the bikes are really a great deal. Not only is this Paridise but the owners are truly top notch landlords. Brent
Archival

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
Archival

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
Archival

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