When you stay at this vacation home in Anna Maria, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. .This beach vacation home is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from IMG Academy and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Coquina Beach.
Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Anna Maria City Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Anna Maria Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Bean Point Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
Bradenton Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 8 min drive
The Sandbar Restaurant - 4 min walk
Skinny's Place - 8 min drive
Hurricane Hanks - 6 min drive
The Waterfront Restaurant - 12 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.
Luxury Upscale Beach Home Gulf of Mexico, Private Heated Pool/Spa. Opt. Golfcart
This newly redesigned elevated pet friendly 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home is beautifully appointed throughout, with state of the art quartzite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and driftwood style hardwood floors and ceilings. Relax on the covered porch with direct views of the Gulf of Mexico and it's stunningly beautiful sunsets! 45 Steps and you are on the best beach in Anna Maria! Private Heated Pool with Spa and Covered Cabana area with large screen 4K Smart HD TV, Comfortable seating and bar area seat 14 and gas fire pit. Spacious California-King Sized Master Bedroom with New Tempurpedic Foam and Air Bed adjustable to yours and their preference, walk in master bathroom. Guest room with Queen bed along with a third bedroom with 2 beds and a separate bathroom. Dining area with chandelier seats 6 comfortably, great room with Sony Ultra 4K Smart 60" flat panel TV, large sofa, love seat and chair with ottoman. High Speed Internet and Wi Fi! Ask to have included as property fee, our new fully loaded street legal Lithium Battery Bintelli Golf Cart carries 6 passengers in style! This property is repeatedly and consistently given 5 star reviews and most people rebook their next vacation before even leaving! Pets are welcome with a photo of each sent to Carolyn Hodgson, the owner. The pet fee is $350 per pet.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and a sauna.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Private pool
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycles
Boat
Golf
Heated pool
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Unit size: 1,250 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30
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
Note from host: Max 2 pets allowed with owner permission.
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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
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Luxury Upscale Beach Home Steps Gulf Mexico Spa Cabana House
Luxury Upscale Beach Home Steps Gulf Mexico Spa Cabana
Luxury Upscale Beach Home Steps Gulf Mexico Spa Cabana House
Luxury Upscale Beach Home Steps Gulf Mexico Spa Cabana House
Luxury Upscale Beach Home Steps Gulf Mexico Spa Cabana
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Luxury Upscale Beach Home Gulf of Mexico, Private Heated Pool/Spa. Opt. Golfcart Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 124 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Keith B.
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property! Close proximity to the beach. Very well maintained.
Keith B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dan N.
26 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely LOVED Seaside Inn for our Anna Maria Island summer vacation!!! Would not stay anywhere else but here when we return. The house is beautiful… the location and setting is amazing… the proximity to the most beautiful beach I’ve been to is incredible! Outdoor pool and bar/seating area was the BEST! 5 star all around. We will be back asap!!!
Dan N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jorge A., Pinecrest, FL
17 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and wonderful host. The house was great, clean and well equipped. Steps away from the beach on a quiet road was fantastic.Anna Maria Island is very nice, peaceful small town. The host were wonderful, answering our concerns quickly and finding solutions. We discovered a free destination charger for our car on Pine Street provided by the city. Very convenient and FREE. The beach is great and not very crowded, white sand and some beautiful sunsets. The pools area was great for cooling off from the beach day. All around a wonderful stay.
Jorge A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Lana S.
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed Seaside Inn. Great family vacay! Need a few more towels for 6 guests for a week and comforters could probably use a wash and shower curtain replaced. Great location and easy walk to beach! Thank you for the stay!
Lana S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dean B.
29 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house in great location
- check in and departure was easy. Did have an issue with the electronic lock not unlocking for us on the first day, but Ashley let us in and it worked fine the rest of the visit. - great location about 100 yards to the beach and short walk to restaurants and shops. - nice pool and cabana/bar in back of the house. - well equipped with beach equipment (towels, sturdy beach umbrellas, chairs, boogie boards and cooler and a trolley to pull it all in.
Dean B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert L., New Carlise, Ohio, USA
13 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful AMI A
We couldn’t have asked for a nicer location to spend a week on beautiful AMI. Conveniently located to both restaurants and the beach it’s hard to top this spot. We loved being able to take just steps to the amazing beach. Whether it was an early morning walk, a mid-day swim, or an evening stroll to see the sunset, it all added up to making wonderful memories. The house had everything we needed to make us not want to leave! Sitting on the front porch for breakfast and being able to look out to the gulf was the best way to start the day. The pool and spa was where we spent the most time though. Perfectly relaxing and tucked away in back providing privacy. The host, Carolyn, was beyond kind and we have nothing but compliments to pass along. We look forward to coming back in the future and would not hesitate to stay here again.
Robert L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bart N.
1 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A Place to Stay at Again & Again
This was our second time staying in this beautiful beach house-- first for a wedding anniversary and second to bring our family to the amazing AMI. This is an ideal location-- on a quiet end of the island and so close to the beach and to Pine Ave, where there are plenty of great spots to eat. The home is always so clean and comfortable, and the private pool is very relaxing. We really enjoyed watching the osprey mother and baby in their nest right next to the house, as well as seeing all the shorebirds and lizards in the area. Carolyn generously provides a golf cart and beach equipment-- chairs, a wagon, cooler, etc., and being able to use those items was very helpful! Coming back to this home each evening after a day by the ocean was a true joy!
Bart N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bria G.
2 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home Very Close to the Beach!
It was the perfect size for our family of four! It was practically on the beach for easy access to and from. We spent a lot of time in the pool which was the perfect temp and had some shade throughout the day to get a break from the sun! Easy instructions to access the property and to turn on the hot tub (which got super hot!!). The golf cart inclusion was a perk as the home is located right off of Pine St. We were able to get morning donuts and coffee and shop during the day as well as make stops for ice cream in the evening. Within walking distance to many restaurants. It was in a prime location! We very much enjoyed our stay!
Bria G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael T.
30 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Vacay
Wanted some beach time with the family. Th house location was excellent and the private pool was awesome. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the proximity to the beach and eating establishments was fantastic.
Michael T.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Natasha L.
19 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Best house we’ve rented yet!
My family have been renting house on AMI for 13 yrs. This was definitely the best house yet! The location was perfect! So close to the beach, restaurants, liquor store and shopping. The pool and patio were gorgeous! We loved the fire table, pool and hot tube heated exactly as we wanted, and we also watched movies in the lounge area. Hopefully we can rent this property again!!
Natasha L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erin H.
5 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Hope to be back!
We had a wonderful time at this property and hope to be back again! We especially enjoyed the pool and outdoor seating! The kitchen had all the basics covered and included a Nespresso which we really appreciated. The beach supplies were wonderful and the golf cart was a great bonus! Carolyn was a very responsive host both in planning and when we had minor questions and asks during our stay.
Erin H.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jamie W.
1 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The BEST location!
We've been coming to AMI for several years and this house was our favorite! It is just steps from the beach, and steps from Pine Ave. The pool, hot tub, and outdoor TV space was a huge hit with my kids. This house had more amenities than we realized including a beach wagon, many beach chairs, beach toys, bikes, kayaks, plus all the extras - laundry soap, dish soap, plenty of toilet paper, etc. That is not always the case with other rental properties. The golf cart was also a huge hit, and much nicer than others we have rented. I think my favorite spot was the front porch and the view of the gulf. I could sit there all day. Thank you Carolyn for an amazing week. We can't wait to come back!
Jamie W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle S.
23 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication
Beautiful property with all the little details thought of to make our stay cozy! Would definitely come back
Michelle S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brenda Y., Clearwater
10 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly sister trip
Everything about our stay was amazing. You can tell the owners care about quality, from all the utensils in the kitchen to the living room area furniture. . We all had a blast.
Brenda Y.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jenny K.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Trip Experience
From the very beginning I was extremely grateful to Carolyn for her caring and concern and letting me change my vacation dates due to my husband's surgery. Once we were there on our new dates, the house was immaculate, and you COULD NOT ask for a BETTER location!!! Every single thing was there and provided for the beach! She even gave a 2-page detailed recommendations on restaurants and things to do!! Here boat Captain Dana gave us the best dolphin tour and was so funny and just a great person to talk to on the tour, highly recommend any of her tours. We are definitely coming back and renting this same house! 🌴💜
Jenny K.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shawn M.
25 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent vacation spot
Great location. Clean and updated. Awesome pool area to hang out with the family. Would highly recommend
Shawn M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Laura A.
25 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Proximity to the beach was great and having a pool was also nice. There were a few minor things that got taken care of quickly.
Laura A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenaea P.
6 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Vacation
This is by far our favorite property that we have ever stayed at for a family vacation. This is our second time staying on AMI, and the location was incredible. The house was perfect for all of us with a stocked kitchen for cooking and BBQing, comfy beds and linens, and plenty of outdoor fun (pool, hot tub, golf cart, tv, and bar area). We cannot wait to plane our next stay here.
Jenaea P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian G.
24 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time!
Excellent home and perfect location. House was very clean and well kept. Beach was steps away and the pool was a major bonus. Highly recommend!
Brian G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bobby F.
9 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation!
Beautiful house in a great location! Enjoyed everything about it!
Bobby F.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth S., Middletown, RI
21 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Amazing property, amazing location
We’ll be back!
Kenneth S.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa O.
19 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Getaway
This was one of the best vacations we’ve had in a while and it had all to do with the home itself and the location. We had 4 adults and 2 children and this house fit us perfectly. The appointments are well done, the layout is fantastic, and you cannot beat the access to the beach. We loved walking to ice cream on Pine Ave after dinner and also taking the golf cart to dinner. This house is peaceful, while also providing close access to everything you want. Thank you Carolyn for hosting our family. We would love to come back.
Lisa O.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
16 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Beautiful place. Actually steps from the beach. Walking distance to great donuts and burritos. We’re planning to come back! Absolutely loved it.
Laura S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
8 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best place in AMI
The house was perfect. Pool and hot tub were great, and it is definitely the best location on the island. Golf cart was an added bonus. Can’t wait to come back!
Chris H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
EARL L.
2 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Vaca
Beautiful place steps to the beach as described. Had a few hiccups but staff was contacted and they addressed promptly. Can’t ask for a better place to stay! Awesome spot!!!