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Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 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.

Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops

What You’ll Love About Sapphire Surf:

• Location, Location, Location! Just 2 blocks to the beach, 4 blocks to charming Pine Avenue, and 1 block to the free island trolley
• No Stairs – Ground-Level Living
• 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
o 1 King Bed & 2 Queen Beds
• Private, Heated Pool with sun shelf (heated October–April)
• Fully Screened Lanai for relaxing or dining
• Poolside Loungers, Adirondack Chairs & Umbrella
• Outdoor Shower with hot & cold water
• Weber Gas Grill & Outdoor Dining
• Drip Coffee Maker
• Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi
• Beach Essentials: Towels, chairs, umbrella & beach wagon
• Private Driveway Parking for 2 Cars
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About the Home:

Welcome to Sapphire Surf, a charming, ground-level “Old Florida” cottage nestled just blocks from both the village of Anna Maria and the sugar-white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. This single-story home offers easy, stair-free living with a seamless indoor-outdoor flow between the house, the screened lanai, and the private backyard pool.

Perfect for families, couples, or a small group of friends, Sapphire Surf places you in the heart of it all. You're just a 4-minute stroll to the beach via scenic Palmetto or Willow Avenue, or a short walk to the boutiques, cafes, and restaurants of historic Pine Avenue—including local favorites like the General Store and Ginny's & Jane E’s.
Sleeping Arrangements:

• Primary Bedroom: King bed, adjacent bathroom, Smart TV
• Second Bedroom: Two Queen beds, en-suite bathroom, Smart TV

Inside the Home:

Enjoy a bright, coastal-inspired interior with an open-concept layout that includes a fully equipped kitchen, dining for six, and a cozy living area with Smart TV and central A/C. A private washer and dryer add everyday convenience, and complimentary Wi-Fi keeps everyone connected.

Outdoor Living:

Your backyard oasis includes a private heated pool with loungers and Adirondack chairs, a screened lanai for relaxing or playing games, and a Weber gas grill for casual outdoor meals. Rinse off after the beach in the outdoor shower and load up the beach wagon with everything you need for a day of fun in the sun.
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Additional Details:
• Keyless entry with a unique digital code for each stay
• Garage access for convenient beach gear storage
• Sister property just 5 blocks away: Diamond Surf (VRBO #3828343)
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Ready to Book?

We’re committed to offering a high-quality rental experience at a fair price. Our calendar is updated in real-time and nightly rates are always accurate. Enter your desired dates and click “Book Now” to reserve your stay at Sapphire Surf.
This holiday home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Palmetto Avenue Beach. An outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Guests speak favourably about the area's walkability and the beach
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Bean Point Beach and a few minutes from Anna Maria Beach
Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • 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/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please run the dishwasher and return dishes, cups, and utensils to their proper cabinets and drawers.
Please wash a load of beach towels before leaving. Usually, 5 beach towels per large load. Cleaning staff will dry and put away.
Safe travels home and keep Sapphire Surf in mind for a return trip.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Parking is limited to two (2) vehicles and must be parked in the driveway.
Guests must complete and return our rental agreement within 7 days of booking their reservation to finalize their stay.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.

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 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.

Property is also known as

North End AMI Private House Anna Maria
North End AMI Private House
North End AMI Private Anna Maria
North End AMI Private
End AMI Private Anna Maria
Anna Maria Prive Heated Pool Lanai
North End of AMI Private Heated Pool

Reviews

Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jill h.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was well equipped and clean in a great location. The pool was warm and all the outside areas were comfortable with ample seating. We had a wonderful time and the hosts were very responsive when we asked a few questions We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna W., Columbus, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
This home was perfect for our family of four's getaway to AMI. The house had plenty of amenities to make our stay comfortable and was the perfect walking distance from shops, food and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and Owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay on Anna Maria Island

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful Anna Maria Island rental! The home was spotless, tastefully decorated, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was ideal-just a short walk to the beach and town. After a day in the Sun, we loved coming back to relax in the private pool.The town had plenty of great restaurants, and we also enjoyed the surrounding area for more dining options. This property is perfect for a couple or a small family. I visited with my husband, daughter, son-in-law, and 8 year old granddaughter, and everyone had a great time. The check in process was so easy and Ramona & Mark were very accessible for any questions that we had. I highly recommend this property for a relaxing beach getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location to the beach and Pine Ave are amazing. This property has everything you need to have a great vacation. Beach chairs, umbrella, noodles, floats, skim board, boogie board and toys. The kitchen is well stocked. A fresh sponge and small bottle of dish soap are provided. Starter paper towel and toilet paper were also provided. There are extension cord outlets on each side of the bed so everyone can charge their electronics. The home was very clean and the hosts were great. You can tell a lot of thought was put into making sure their home would have everything you may need! The backyard is great and includes an outdoor shower. The screened in porch even has a fan for the hot summer months. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

We didn’t want to leave! The house was adorable, very clean, comfortable and stocked with everything we needed. It was the perfect distance to walk to the beach and nearby restaurants. The owners were easily reachable and responded immediately. Some of our favorite memories were swimming at the end of every day. We hope to be back! Thank you for an amazing week:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a wonderful location, completely updated, fresh, clean and inviting! The screened in porch provided a lovely retreat from the heat and occasional Fla rain. I can't say enough about the location; it's an easy walk to plenty of eateries, shops and the beach! We didn't need a car! We'll definitely be back!And I also appreciated the stocked kitchen of cookware and the washer/dryer. There were even games and water toys left for the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway!

We had the sweetest week with our two small children! The space was perfect for our needs, and the hosts were extremely communicative before during and after our stay. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Perfect for Family! Everything as expected!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Spring Break

Great house, very clean and well equipped. Short walk to beach and also shops and restaurants on/around Pine Street. Owners are very responsive and helpful, would definitely look to return for another visit to AMI.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful Stay @ Sapphire Surf

We enjoyed everything about this lovely property. Too many great things to list here but highlights are:location so close to beach, restaurants and shops, well stocked kitchen and beach chairs, wagon, toys, backyard is a haven for sunning, relaxing and swimming, screened porch is dreamy and house is well furnished. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love AMI

Everything was great! We enjoyed the pool, screen porch, location to beach and restaurants. The owners were friendly and easy to communicate with. We will be back for 2 weeks next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Spot, Space and Stay

Sapphire Surf is a great home to enjoy some time on AMI. The house has everything you need for a great stay and is in the perfect location. Beds are comfy, temperature was perfect and fans were a plus! Check-in was a breeze and all communications were exactly as needed. The pool is a plus and the landscaping is great! Easy walking distance to the beach and local restaurants, ice cream and crepes! I look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location!!! 😁

Home had everything we needed an then some. Loved all the beach equipment. Didn't have to buy anything. Loved that there were fans for both rooms as both my spouse and i along with our daughter and her husband sleep with fans on. Beds were a bit hard. This is the most perfect location to reach everything within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luann L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house to return to

My family stayed at the house for the second time because it met all our needs last year. Wonderful again this summer. We had two very young children with us. The short walk to the beach in the morning follow by afternoons at the private pool while the baby slept made for very relaxed, enjoyable days
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great 2 bedroom home on gorgeous north end of ami

This is our second time staying at Saphire surf. This adorable 2 bedroom home is located on the north end of Anna Maria island close to the beach, shops, trolley stop, dining and the bay. It’s super clean, quiet, well stocked, and comfortable. The private pool is surrounded by island trees and plants. We love this home so much and have many fond memories here. We look forward to coming back here in the future. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and perfection

This is our favorite place to enjoy our favorite island. Please don’t ever sell this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Vacation

Great vacation home equipped with anything you might need for fun and relaxation. Easy access to beach and nearby shops. Ideal for families . Stocked with games , beach and pool supplies. Immaculately clean and welcoming!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Get Away

Your home was all that we needed and then some. It was a nice break to get away from the rainy cool weather in New York. We had a wedding to go to and it was from walking distance so that was a plus. Never been to the west side of Florida before let alone the island. Beautiful and breathtaking. Thanks again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sapphire Surf

Very well kept home. Great location and the owners were easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Gem in a Great Location!

This house was super cute and in a great location on the north part of the island. It was a close walk to the beach and the cute shops and stores. Mark & Ramona were great to work with and quickly responsive to any questions of concerns. The only reason I gave it 4 stars for accuracy of online listing is that it was hard to find the address in the information given to us. And it needs to be updated on Zillow. It still shows photos of the old house and no pool. Scared us a bit that we got the wrong house! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon L.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024

Overall a nice property, if a bit tired. The hosts were great and the location top notch. Master bath rather worn. Glassware not up to snuff, but we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

We were amazed at how clean and well appointed this home was. Every thing we could have needed was provided for us. Ramona was very helpful in her hints about where to find a store that was less busy and great driving directions into AMI
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024