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Outdoor dining
A heated pool
Smart TV, table football, ping pong, books
Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6176 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Anna Maria

When you stay at this vacation home in Anna Maria, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from IMG Academy and 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Tampa Bay.

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria City Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪North Shore Cafe - ‬7 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.

Family-Friendly Canal-Front Home with Pool, Dock, and Games! Close to Beach! - W

White Shell by Anna Maria Vacations
Anna Maria Island Canal-Front Home with Pool & Dock
VRC16-000161

Welcome to White Shell, a charming canal-front vacation home on Anna Maria Island offering a perfect family retreat with modern amenities! This three-bedroom, two-bath home comfortably sleeps the whole family and your dog, featuring a seasonally heated private pool, a spacious outdoor bar and grill, and a private boat dock with two jet ski slips. Located just seven minutes from tranquil Bay beaches and a twelve-minute walk to Anna Maria Beach, White Shell puts you in the ideal spot near Pine Avenue to enjoy all of Anna Maria Island’s natural beauty, shopping, dining, and water adventures.

Highlights
• Canal front home with a private dock
• 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath
• 2 Kings, 2 Twin Beds
• 7-minute Walk to Bay Beach
• Outdoor bar and grill
• Heated pool and spa
• Pool table, ping pong, foosball
• Beach gear provided
• Pet friendly (with approval and additional fee)
• 4 Parking Spaces

Inside, the vibrant and inviting interior seamlessly connects the living room, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen. The open layout encourages family gatherings and relaxed conversations, perfect for your vacation. The fully stocked kitchen features plenty of appliances, utensils, and gadgets, making meal prep effortless. Step out through the large screened-in lanai, with plush seating and a second dining table, to enjoy the tropical views of the pool and canal.

The primary bedroom, located on the third floor, features a king bed, luxurious linens, and a private ensuite with a soaking tub and walk-in shower, your peaceful sanctuary after a day on the water or at the beach. The second bedroom, on the second floor, offers another king bed and shares a hall bathroom with a walk-in shower. The third bedroom, perfect for kids, boasts two twin beds and is ideal for restful nights and fun sleepovers. The home’s layout ensures everyone has their own space to relax.

Room Details
• Primary Bedroom (3rd floor): King bed, ensuite bathroom
• Second Bedroom (2nd floor): King bed
• Third Bedroom (2nd floor): Two twin beds

Your outdoor oasis features a seasonally heated pool, a hot tub, and a lush backyard with ample loungers and seating. The outdoor bar and BBQ grill are perfect for dinner parties or sunset cocktails. Use the private dock and boat slips for fishing, kayaking, or boating excursions. With beach toys, a wagon, chairs, and umbrellas included, you’ll be ready for memorable days on the sand or adventures on the water.

Book White Shell today and enjoy a perfect blend of relaxation, water fun, and island charm. Whether relaxing by the pool, exploring Anna Maria’s shops and restaurants, or boating on the bay, this home offers everything for a memorable family vacation. Reserve now and start creating lifelong memories on Anna Maria Island!


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This property participates in our Professional Linen Program. In Anna Maria Vacation's continuous effort to bring only the best quality experience to our guests, we are proud to offer a professional linen service at this property to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you with high-quality linens; including bedding, bath towels, washcloths, and beach towels that are in place and ready for your use upon your arrival. These high-quality linens are washed in a commercial setting using the latest and best technology.

This home is managed by Anna Maria Island Accommodations, an Anna Maria Island property management company.

With host approval before check-in, this property accepts dogs only (No cats or other animals are allowed). An additional pet fee will apply. See our Anna Maria Vacations Rental Policies for full details.

4 cars maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles.

We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.

Please Remember: "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." *Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,893 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

Property is also known as

1015

Family-Friendly Canal-Front Home with Pool, Dock, and Games! Close to Beach! - W Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach house

We loved our short stay at Seashell. It's a short walk to a bunch of delicious restaurants, the beach and a breakfast cafe. House was super clean. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

This was a great home! We enjoyed our stay very much. Great location for restaurants, beach and shopping. The only negative that I have is more bath and kitchen towels need to be supplied.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

emily r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and big space

This property is in the quiet part of AMI. 0.7 miles from Bean Point beach. It has rip currents and a higher shark risk but our kids are older and we just knew to only wade in a bit. It was very nice to have pretty much an open beach to ourselves in walkable distance. We got a golf cart for the week but there isn’t a ton close to this location so glad we also had a car to go farther back to the other beaches for dinner. The house was a perfect size for our family of 5. Pool was amazing. The yard is literally so private you have no idea other houses are nearby. pool floaties and beach towels were provided. Hot tub was lovely. There is an outdoor tv and bar but you can't see the tv from the pool (#firstworldproblems) Game room was amazing for our teenage kids. Pool, pingpong, stereo system that hooked to their phone etc. The boys lived down there. The stove never got hot. I couldn't boil water, so weird. So we used the grill which was clean with all the supplies needed. Room space was good, house could use wall cleaning and new furniture, but we weren't there to hang out inside. Screened in patio was perfect to keep the bugs off at night while we played cards. They forsure provide the bare minimum in household supplies. There isn't even spray to clean counters and I had to dig for a broom. I wish VRBOs went back to provided basic supplies. I would care for the house while we are there if stuff was provided. Overall a good stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Nice place, good location, check in and out was a breeze
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stu O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anna Maria Spring Break

This property was perfect for our family of 4 adults and 2 children. It was modern, clean, private, with a great pool, hot tub, and other amenities. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week of vacation

House was as advertised and exactly what we wanted. A nice relaxing week in AMI - with walk ability to the restaurants and beach while in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Kathy r.

Hot tub

This was a nice. Place., however we choose this house for the hot tub , and the jets did not work and it never got hot . We reported this on arrival day. It never got fixed .
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Rental

This was the perfect rental for us and 4 teens! The house itself was spacious, clean and the rec room was perfect for the afternoon rain storms that come through this time of year. We love staying on the northern part of the island in the middle of the beach and the city pier so the location for us was perfect. We hope to rent this same property again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

william D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Our group had an amazing time at the property. It was everything it was seemed in the listing and more. Very spacious, great fixtures and appliances, and the pool was a life saver! We planned on using the pool, but also utilizing the close proximity to the beach… Well unexpected red tide put a damper on the beach, so we spent a lot more time poolside than expected. The property management and service were great. Unfortunately for us, our AC did go out one late evening. Put in a call to service and they had someone out there first thing in the morning. It was beyond their scope of repair so they had an AC company out there incredibly fast to fix the issue. Plenty of towel for the pool and it was nice that the house came with some of the more basic supplies, like some trash bags, paper towel, etc. the kind of stuff that would be a pain to have to buy because you would either leave a bunch behind, or have to pack to take home. Great trip overall, and can’t wait to do it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean H., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

The house is beautiful, it is a short walk to many places. We were sad to leave, we made many memories playing games and playing in the pool. I enjoyed reading of a morning on the patio listening to the fish jumping in the canal. The renters answered every question we had promptly and they have everything on premesis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at White Shell

Great location to everything on north end of island. Walk to Pine Street, piers and beaches. Great home for families.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private and quiet

Very clean and in walking distance to restaurants, pier, and beach
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kitty H.

Liked: Cleanliness

great location

loved the house, pool , games, location - everything - perfect place to social distance- on canal and was able to kayak alot - great island
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House!

Almost everything about this property is perfect! Very roomy and comfortable. Great pool and outdoor area. It was nice having the boat dock since we did rent a boat. With that being said, if you do bring a boat be sure it's not too tall to get underneath the two bridges that access the bay and Gulf from this neighborhood. We had to wait for the tide to go down a bit. Overall I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020