Breathtaking sunset views atop your own expansive and elevated deck await at this spacious single story home on gorgeous Anna Maria Island! This home features 4 large bedrooms, each with its own private en suite bathroom, a large kitchen, living room, additional sitting area plus two separate dining spaces. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico with its white sandy beaches and pristine turquoise waters, this special vacation retreat will provide the getaway you've been dreaming of!

Location, location, location!! This Property is in a terrific location not only because it's directly on the beach, but also because it's within walking distance or a very short drive to numerous stores and restaurants. If you'd like a cocktail or some simple but good food and live music - directly on the beach and a short 4 minute walk away is the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe. On the weekend you can enjoy their all-you-can-eat pancakes and if you'd like, play some beach sand volleyball. Within half a mile to the south of the Property is Publix Supermarket, CVS Pharmacy, Skinny's Restaurant, West Coast Surf Shop and much, much more. Little over half a mile from the Property to the north is the heart of Holmes Beach where you'll find shops such as The Sand Dollar and Island Trader, a good store to purchase something for the kids or an AMI t-shirt. You'll also find some popular restaurants there like Hurricane Hanks, Vinny's, The Freckled Finn, The Feast, The Chateau and The Doctor's Office...an eclectic bar where they serve up signature cocktails and food. You can also grab a great cup of coffee in Holmes Beach at Fifty Three Fifty, The Pour House. Whether you walk, take a golf cart or car, you'll enjoy the ease of taking the back way from the Property to these favorite island spots!

As beautiful as our white sandy beaches are, it's not all Anna Maria has to offer! Take a leisurely stroll down Pine Avenue and stop in the Olive Oil Outpost for some savory samplings or Island Charms to take home some AMI beach sand jewelry. Grab a burger at the end of The Historic AMI Pier and finish it off with a hand-dipped waffle cone at the ice cream shop located within The General Store. Want a night out? You will have your choice of local restaurants such as the award winning Beach Bistro, The Waterfront, Hurricane Hanks and many more. Explore Bridge Street where you can have a delicious meal at The Blue Marlin or drive along the coast through Longboat Key to famous St. Armand's Circle where more fun shopping and fine dining awaits. Would you like to spend time fishing, jet skiing, or horseback riding? All of these are available. You can even learn to do yoga on a paddle board. Want to venture off the Island? In March, take a trip to the ballpark to see the Pirates or Orioles up close and personal during spring training. Explore The Ringling Museum of Art and Ca' d'Zan - the magnificent 36,000 sq. ft. former home, located directly on Sarasota Bay, to John and Mable Ringling of Ringling Brother's Circus fame. Whether you fill your itinerary with many fun things to do, places to go and people to see or you simply enjoy our sun, surf and sunsets, your time on Anna Maria Island will be one to remember! By the way, all the domestic and international airlines fly into either Sarasota or Tampa.

Unique Benefits

Location, location, location with beautiful sand, surf and sunsets right outside your back door!!

Why Kids Love It

When children are on an AMI vacation with their family, they mainly want to be at the beach or in a pool as much as possible!! At this perfect and family-friendly location all will be able to fully enjoy both and much more!!

Area Information

As beautiful as our white sandy beaches are, it's not all Anna Maria has to offer! Take a leisurely stroll down Pine Avenue and stop in the Olive Oil Outpost for some savory samplings or Island Charms to take home some jewelry with AMI beach sand. Grab a burger at the end of The Historic AMI Pier and finish it off with a hand-dipped waffle cone at the ice cream shop located within The General Store. Want a night out? You will have your choice of local restaurants such as the award winning Beach Bistro, The Waterfront, Hurricane Hanks and many more. Explore Bridge Street where you can have a delicious meal at The Blue Marlin or drive along the coast through Longboat Key to famous St. Armand's Circle where more fun shopping and fine dining awaits. Would you like to spend time fishing, jet skiing, or horseback riding? All of these are available. You can even learn to do yoga on a paddle board. Want to venture off the Island? In March, take a trip to the ballpark to see the Pirates or Orioles up close and personal during spring training. Explore The Ringling Museum of Art and Ca' d'Zan - the magnificent 36,000 sq. ft. former home, located directly on Sarasota Bay, to John and Mable Ringling of Ringling Brother's Circus fame. Whether you fill your itinerary with many fun things to do, places to go and people to see or you simply enjoy our sun, surf and sunsets, your time on Anna Maria Island will be one to remember! By the way, all the domestic and international airlines fly into either Sarasota or Tampa.

Attractions Within Walking Distance

This Property is in a terrific location not only because it's directly on the beach, but also because it's within walking distance or a very short drive to numerous stores and restaurants. If you'd like a cocktail or some simple but good food and live music - directly on the beach and a short 4 minute walk away is the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe. On the weekend you can enjoy their all-you-can-eat pancakes and if you'd like, play some beach sand volleyball. Within half a mile to the south of the Property is Publix Supermarket, CVS Pharmacy, Skinny's Restaurant, West Coast Surf Shop and much, much more. Little over half a mile from the Property to the north is the heart of Holmes Beach where you'll find shops such as The Sand Dollar and Island Trader, a good store to purchase something for the kids or an AMI t-shirt. You'll also find some popular restaurants there like Hurricane Hanks, Vinny's, The Freckled Finn, The Feast, The Chateau and The Doctor's Office...an eclectic bar where they serve up signature cocktails and food. You can also grab a great cup of coffee in Holmes Beach at Fifty Three Fifty, The Pour House. Whether you walk, take a golf cart or car, you'll enjoy the ease of taking the back way from the Property to these favorite island spots!

Favorite Places To Eat

For Breakfast: North Shore Cafe, Minnie's Beach Cafe, Paradise Bagels, The Pourhouse, The Waffle Press, Ginny's & Jane E's Cafe, Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, The Donut
Experiment, Peach's Restaurant, Mademoiselle Paris French Restaurant & Bakery

For Lunch: Scott's Deli, Hurricane Hanks, AMI City Pier Grill, Harry's Bar & Grill, The Ugly Grouper, Duffy's Tavern, Slim's, Skinny's, The Pourhouse, Smoqehouse,
Poppo's Taqueria, The General Store Deli

For Dinner: The Waterfront Restaurant, The Porch, The Sandbar, The Blue Marlin, The Beach Bistro, The Chateau, Rod & Real Pier, Anna Maria Oyster Bar, Tide Tables Restaurant,
The Starfish Company, Shore Longboat Key, Mar Vista Dockside, gRub Tropical BBQ, Isola Bella Italian Eatery, Ocean Star (service can be slow)

Pizza: Pizza Social, The Feast, Vinny's Italian Kitchen, Domino's

Desserts: Cheesecake Cutie & Cafe, Hometown Desserts (try the coconut key lime cake!), Dips Ice Cream, Two Scoops

Coffee: Fifty Three Fifty - The Pourhouse, The Donut Experiment, North Shore Cafe

Bars: The Doctor's Office, Freckled Finn Irish Pub, Decoy Ducks, Bortell's Lounge

Inside Scoop

If traveling to or from the mainland, the Manatee Ave. and Cortez Ave. bridges may open for boats quarter till and quarter after every hour so it's good to plan accordingly so as not to get backed up in traffic. Most restaurants fill up quickly in the spring and summer months. Some take reservations and some don't so it's good to plan ahead. Golf cart rentals can also become scarce during the busy seasons so it's good to reserve one well ahead of time such as from AMI Beach Buggys. The Center on AMI has all types of activities year round, including concerts, so be sure to check it out online prior to arrival. Some of the whitest sand and pure natural beauty lies at the most northern end of Anna Maria Island and is called Bean Point. The free AMI trolley runs approximately every 20 minutes from 6 am to 10 pm between The City Pier at the end of Pine Ave. and Bradenton/Coquina Beach. The main shopping areas are - Pine Avenue from Gulf Drive to the City Pier (shops are spread out as you go down the street), Holmes Beach (where Gulf & Marina Dr. intersect), Bridge Street (Bradenton Beach), and if you'd like to take a drive along the coast through Longboat Key - St. Armand's Circle (Lido Beach). Tide Tables and The Starfish Company are two very casual restaurants (just over the Cortez Bridge in Bradenton Beach) that have fresh seafood for a little less cost. If you want a good hamburger try Harry's, Duffy's, Skinny's, or The City Pier Grill. If you want an all-around affordable dinner experience... great cocktails, food and a nice atmosphere, try The Waterfront Restaurant. Ultraviolet rays are very strong on the west coast of Florida most of the year and it's especially easy in the spring, when it doesn't feel as hot and even on cloudy days, to quickly get a bad sunburn without realizing it so be sure to have sunscreen on hand!