It was a joy to stay in this beautiful house. The two levels and two kitchens worked great for our large family. The kitchens were well equipped with new appliances, extra large blenders and plenty of dinnerware. It was a nice treat to be provided with soaps and moisturizers in each bath. The large pool sits overlooking the canal and tiki hut. A fun place to spend the week! Highly recommended!
I recently got to stay here and - WOW! - this is a beautiful property that has recently been lovingly restored to what was likely better than its former glory. The property has amazing views from the front and back with ample outdoor living space and comfortable seating. There is a lot to do here, with HDTVs both inside and out, a heated outdoor pool with LED lights and did I mention a tiki bar?! This was a lot of fun to use while we enjoyed watching a game, grilling and drinks poolside. Our young ones enjoyed spying for wildlife from the dock where we got to see a manatee and her calf munching on the mandrakes. The property is conveniently close to Pine Street and I could easily walk over to the Sandbar and the Gulf side where I prefer the beaches. The owners even had two golf carts to rent, which helped in getting our group around. The inside is wonderful, especially for large groups. The furniture is comfy and you can tell everything is brand new, from the kitchens to the bathrooms and the high-end beds. Because it's a duplex, our party could split up and enjoy some downtime as we got kids to bed or up for breakfast - the two kitchens were a convenience I never thought I needed but SO nice to have. The rooms were beautifully decorated and the beds were very comfortable. I also appreciated the little touches, like high-end travel size toiletries and fluffy towels and ample closet space. Carolyn the owner was an absolute sweetheart who responded immediately to any of our questions and requests. By far, this is the best VRBO experience we've ever had with a property. We look forward to going back!
This is the house to book! The photos do not do it justice and the owner thought of everything! She was wonderful at communication and answering my questions. It is a perfect place for a large group. When we arrived and saw the "backyard", we knew we hit the jackpot! With a pool, tiki bar, and a beautiful view of the canal, what else could we ask for? We honestly spent most of our days sitting around the deck enjoying the comfortable lounge chairs (I believe there was 10?), paddling in the canal with the kayaks, playing in the pool, and making up drinks with the drink mixer. We grilled most nights with a high end gas grill and warmed ourselves by the gas fire place. Like I said, everything was thought of to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. When traveling so far, it was nice not to worry about hauling beach chairs towels, etc. The location is perfect as we could walk to the bay side and a few restaurants. We could even walk to the gulf side beach. If you are into working out, there is a gym within walking distance as well. The owner does offer to rent golf carts. The inside newly updated and the appliances and furnishings are high end. It was nice to have two kitchens to work from and they are well stocked for any type of cooking. The furniture and beds were comfortable and it was nice to have so many smart TV's for use. If you are looking for a place that has it all and provides all, this is it! Thanks Carolyn!
This is a great house! We loved it so much - the Tiki bar is so fun! Carolyn was the best - always available immediately if we had questions or needed anything. Highly recommend! We plan on going back.
This rental was unbelievable. And the outdoor space couldn't be beat. We never once sat inside the house. We started our mornings on the deck in front of the house drinking coffee and friending an egret who came within inches of us. The pool is huge, the tiki bar was the best. We felt like we were sitting at our own private bar. The pizza oven and hotdog bar for the kids was awesome as we didn't have to feed them between meals as they just made their own. We used the fireplace at night when it was a little colder. We used the kayaks and came very close to manatees and dolphins. There are numerous places to sit outside on upper level and lower level. We loved having all the pool toys, beach equipment, great beach chairs and a bicycle. Probably the best part was having 10 really nice pool chairs. We have never had that before and we have been to AMI several years. Everything was quality. We had so many great memories this week and some of that had to with the terrific space. There are 3 fridges and a deep freezer in the tiki bar. Carolyn was the best. I felt like we became friends and she went out of her way to make our week great. This rental will not disappoint. We LOVED it!
Poolside furniture was awesome! It accommodated all of our family. Tiki hut was fun to use and convenient. Outdoor lighting was great! Location was super and close to many restaurants. Our family loved how spacious the home was! The owner even accommodated our 9 month old with awesome kid friendly items for him to play safely. Manatees in the canal were awesome to watch.
Beautiful property, interior decor beautiful and fit the island vibe! Tiki bar, pool, 2 outdoor tvs were a must have, and made our vaca that much more enjoyable! Wouldnt want to rent another home without one now!! The dock was used immensely, as we had a lot of fisherman/women/kids!!! Rented some kayaks, and was able to go right off the dock and see many manatees's!! Really cool experience by all from 4 years old to 60's that were in our group!! LOTS of entertainment just at the house!! It was awesome! My whole group of 16 couldnt think of anything more we needed than what we had and provided! Thank you! Beautiful & fun home! You wont be disappointed if renting this home on the beautiful Anna Maria Island!!
We absolutely loved this house. It’s the perfect vacation spot. Carolyn has thought of every detail. You literally only need to bring your swimsuit. The tiki hut is so fun, the swinging chair was a favorite, there is enough seating for everyone to be comfortable. The house decor is not only charming but also so cozy. Carolyn was so quick to answer any question we had and so easy to talk too. We absolutely LOVED the location and the house. We can’t wait to come back. Thank you for a wonderful time with family!!