Excellent for my family, we are 5 and 3 friends, very spacious, I liked the pool, the patio and the pool table, apart from everything it is close like the Walmart, Aldi and Publix just 6 minutes away, and the Ana Maria beach 15 minutes away, and the fishing bridge is 20 minutes away

Jul 2024

This was a wonderful staycation. The property was extremely close to the beaches but we were fine just hanging out at the pool!

Jun 2024

Wonderful home. We had a great time at the house. The pool and the private property were the best. Definitely will book again.

Jun 2024

Wonderful home. We had a great time at the house. The pool and the private property were the best. Definitely will book again.

Jun 2024

We had such a wonderful stay here! The house was the perfect size for the 6 of us and was absolutely gorgeous. We made a lot of use of the pool and outside patio/bar area for dinners and relaxing. Grocery and convenience stores were a short trip away by car and we were able to get supplies to make nice meals at home. Sarasota proper is about 20-30 minutes away by car. We only got out to the beach one day due to the weather, but the drive was painless. Considering the weather and COVID numbers, we were so extremely grateful to have everything we could want and need at the house. We fixed up the pool sticks and left a few new pool toys for future guests :) We all have the post-vacay sads and are very much looking forward to returning one day.

Jun 2024

This was a wonderful staycation. The property was extremely close to the beaches but we were fine just hanging out at the pool!

May 2024

Grounds were spacious and well maintained. House was comfortable and well equipped. Enjoyed eating meals on the patio and view of the lake. Convenient location to Anna Marie island and nature preserves. Great place to stay for a family vacation.

Apr 2024

Pulling up to the house the pictures just did not cut it. Absolutely awesome house, great location, open floor plan, endless entertainment, hospitality as if you were family, you name it Kristi went above and beyond. This is a very satisfied person with there choice of house for our vacay. Definitely recommend.

Apr 2024

Amazing place. My family had a wonderful time at this air Bnb. The pool was a delight and everything was as pictured. Couldn’t have asked for a better place. Close to the beach and nice quiet neighborhood.

Apr 2024

Great place to stay with your family. Plenty of amenities for everything you need! Great area and would definitely recommend!

Mar 2024

Great place to stay with your family. Plenty of amenities for everything you need! Great area and would definitely recommend!

Mar 2024

Awesome house! Great house for kids and absolutely great view totally recommended!

Feb 2024

The whole house and pool were perfect! The kids enjoyed the pool everyday. The whole house was clean and well equipped with everything.

Jan 2024

The house is beautiful ,spacious. I love my stay . Super clean , great communication with host . Will be my go to house when in tampa .

Dec 2023

The house was everything! We really enjoyed the holidays there. Thanksgiving and my birthday dinner went great. The house is a perfect place to host and enjoy family and friends.

Nov 2023

The house was everything! We really enjoyed the holidays there. Thanksgiving and my birthday dinner went great. The house is a perfect place to host and enjoy family and friends.

Nov 2023

We had a great stay in Kristi's house. The courtyard with the swimming pool, just WOW. The sunsets over the small lake behind were magnificent. The house was clean. Very quiet residential area.

Nov 2023

Location! It was such a great location to stores and the beach. The neighborhood was safe and quiet. Being able to use the pool everyday was a great way to beat the heat and also the hustle and bustle of the beach! Communication is so easy with the company. I felt like any problems that could have happened would have been handled quickly. I didn’t have any issues though. The house is huge! It was only my husband and I but for the cost we had everything privately instead of staying at a hotel. Definitely worth the price. If back in Florida I would definitely book again. Thank you for such a great place to call “home” for a few days.

Nov 2023

Our stay at this Anchor Down house in Bradenton was a delight! Lake view were amazing, immaculate house, and all amenities provided. Spacious bedrooms, cozy beds, and a well-equipped kitchen. The outdoor patio was fantastic for barbecues and sunset watching. The host was attentive and hospitable. Perfect location to explore Bradenton and nearby attractions. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway with charm and picturesque views. Can't wait to return! Response from Anchor Down

Aug 2023

The home was absolutely amazing and perfect for our vacation stay and the Anchor Down Team was fantastic!

Jun 2023

Home was as described; very clean, spacious and open design giving everyone a quiet space. Game room, pool and patio were added bonuses. Location was perfect for all outings and the gated grounds and private neighborhood was just what we were looking for. Highly recommend for a family gathering.

Jun 2023

My family and I had a great time and enjoyed our stay at this house. Any questions we had were answered promptly.

May 2023

My family of 5 stayed at this location and i must say we enjoyed every minute of it. From the views, to the pool to the family entertaining areas, down to sleeping everything was great. Kristi was convient and great to work with. We will be back!

Apr 2023

We booked this trip a year in advance & were so looking forward to a great family vacation. To say that this property met our expectations is an understatement. It is beautiful!!!.. Everything we had hoped for---cozy, comfortable & extremely well maintained. Kristi & Nate were extremely responsive and did a great job making us feel right at home.. Any questions we had were answered immediately.....We had a beautiful, fun filled new years in sunshine & paradise.. We will most definitely be booking again in the very near future!!

Apr 2023

The house very comfortable,, and clean.

Mar 2023

This house was amazing. Ample space for the entire family. Hanging out at the pool, playing games or playing pool inside, this house has it all. The extra fridge in the garage is a nice added plus for larger families. Everything was very clean.

Mar 2023

This property was perfect for the 3 couples that stayed and it was very beautifully upgraded! We will be trying to book again for next year! Thank you for everything and making the process easy!

Feb 2023

This property did not disappoint it was everything and more that we hoped for! It’s a short drive to the beach and was the perfect spot for catching up with friends and family. We hope to visit again next year!

Feb 2023

Wonderful areas to gather outside or inside with family or friends. Nice furniture and very clean. Lots of patio furniture to lounge or to eat outside.

Jan 2023

The pictures of this home, like many other reviews state does it no justice! Wow, talk about beautiful! My family and I came down from MD for a family wedding and were contemplating a move to FL after staying here. Everything you need was in the home including ice. The rooms were large and clean. Although my boys complained about the size of the TV in their room, the living room monster made up for it. The host was very responsive and provided clear directions for check in and checkout. The pool, although, not heated, was perfect. We enjoyed using the multitude of toys available as well. It looks well maintained and we left it the same beautiful way we found it. If we come down to this area again, this will definitely be the house we choose. You won't be disappointed.

Jan 2023

I can not say enough about how wonderful this home was for us. The pool and outdoor space was amazing! We swam every day and every night! We played cards and hung out on the patio every day and night! It is awesome there is a tv out there for sports , news or whatever you like to have on. The pool table was used every night. The living room was so comfy and homie! We watched movies in the evenings after a long day out in the sun. The beds were comfy and it was close to the beach and shops. I actually have nothing negative to say about this place. Whenever I had any questions before or during the stay Kristi or Nate responded right away! We had two families staying here with 6 kids total ( ages 16-22) Everyone raved about it being the most ideal place to stay and it really made our vacation what it was! We will definitely be booking this again!

Dec 2022

Kristi was an excellent host, very professional and friendly The house is on an amazing fenced in lot with beautiful large lanai with pool and wet bar overlooking pond. Very clean home and very comfortable and relaxing, has a coastal feel The home had every amenity you could think of to make our stay more than we could ask for The location was perfect to get to beaches, Desoto park,Robinson preserve, Anna Marie island, shopping, restaurants, etc. Pet friendly home as well, our 2 dogs loved the large outside area We would highly recommend this house and next time we stay in the area will come back here

Nov 2022

The house had plenty of room and was well equipped for our needs. The outdoor space is fabulous. We loved sitting outside and watching the birds on the pond. The nearby Robinson Nature Preserve is spectacular for hiking, kayaking, biking and bird watching. Napping on the comfy patio couch was the best! Thanks.

Oct 2022

House was just as advertised. We had a lovely stay and would recommend to our friends.

Oct 2022

Everything was as described, plenty of room for a large family. Thank you for allowing us to rent your home looking forward to the next time.

Sep 2022

we gathered for Christmas week and needed space since covid would not allow us any outings. this home was perfect. the house is large vintage florida with just the right amount of updates, and above all, space. the extra large yard on the lake was clutch for the dogs and kids. it was too cold for the pool, though we did take a polar plunge and spent lots of time hanging out by it. only disappointment (very minor) was that there is no fire pit as shown in the photos. (upon review it is not listed in the amenities)would definitely rent again and recommend.

Sep 2022

Nice location, big house. Well stocked, beautiful sunsets

Sep 2022

Great

Aug 2022

Good

Aug 2022

For the third consecutive year, we had an excellent stay at this property. The view, especially at sunset, is beautiful. The location is very convenient to the beaches, shopping, and parks. The house is spacious and well-appointed. Kristi is a great property manager, and was attentive to our needs. We plan to return next year as it allows us to escape the cold and snow of the north for a month.

Aug 2022

This beautiful house and property provided everything and more for a fabulous stay. The pool and game room added extra entertainment. This was the best vrbo we've ever stayed at and we cannot wait until our next visit!!

Aug 2022

The house is big , beautiful, much better than what we see online , close to everything, we highly recommend this place , we Are waiting to rent this place again next Year .

Aug 2022

This was the best family vacation we have had in a while. The house was beautiful and was perfect for our vacation during the pandemic. The house had everything we needed and more. The kids loved the pool, the pool table and seeing the turtles in the lake, and the dogs loved the big yard. Wonderful experience!

Jul 2022

We stayed here for 7 days (Lake O Woods) Bradenton Florida. The hospitality From Kristi and her team was VIP like. From check in to check out... This place has all we needed to enjoy this family vacation. The covered pool, the pool table, the covered patio with furniture, the proximity to the beach, the 3 car garage with extra refrigerator, the 2 bedrooms with king size beds. The bar on the covered patio with fridge, the bathroom poolside, the laundryroom, the pool toys, the grill, the space, the smart TVs throughout including on the patio, the garage door openers and gate openers programed for the stay, the yard space, the board games the house had.... This place is a must stay I am so glad we found this spot. For the price we paid... I can't have asked for a more pleasant home for our Vacation. It was close to most everything we needed. Walmart included!!! When we return to this area...this will be our house if not booked for the the time we come to visit. Because oh my I can't think of a better place to be. The place was quiet and so spacious for all my family that was here. Appliances all in working order and fairly new! Thank you anchor down for the cleaning and prepping for our stay. I will definitely share with my friends for future reference! Respectfully, Bryan Oklahoma City

Jul 2022

We stayed here for 7 days (Lake O Woods) Bradenton Florida. The hospitality From Kristi and her team was VIP like. From check in to check out... This place has all we needed to enjoy this family vacation. The covered pool, the pool table, the covered patio with furniture, the proximity to the beach, the 3 car garage with extra refrigerator, the 2 bedrooms with king size beds. The bar on the covered patio with fridge, the bathroom poolside, the laundryroom, the pool toys, the grill, the space, the smart TVs throughout including on the patio, the garage door openers and gate openers programed for the stay, the yard space, the board games the house had.... This place is a must stay I am so glad we found this spot. For the price we paid... I can't have asked for a more pleasant home for our Vacation. It was close to most everything we needed. Walmart included!!! When we return to this area...this will be our house if not booked for the the time we come to visit. Because oh my I can't think of a better place to be. The place was quiet and so spacious for all my family that was here. Appliances all in working order and fairly new! Thank you anchor down for the cleaning and prepping for our stay. I will definitely share with my friends for future reference! Respectfully, Bryan Oklahoma City

Jul 2022

Super clean . Comfortable in every way . Will be my go to home to stay when in tampa .

May 2022

The house is very roomy and clean. It has a large pool deep enough to accommodate virtually any needs. There is also a pool table and a choice of board games in case if one ever gets tired of seating on the patio or in a bar section. The property is dog-friendly and is fensed to offer privacy and security. Beaches are only 20 min away and are of a great quality. The property manager (Kristi) answered all our questions in a matter of seconds. We had a great time there. Thanks for having us!

Apr 2022

We looked at places that would keep our two families close but would also allow our pets. We had never rented a house with friends before, and this was definitely accommodating! It rained more than we would have liked, but the pool table and games were great to have for those times when we couldn’t go to the beach. Everyone enjoyed the pool. The dog enjoyed the yard and being off his leash. The location is near everything. We were pleased!

Dec 2021

Family gathering after lock down. Party of 7 with 2 year old. The property was very nice with plenty of room for all. Enough seating indoors and out. The pool was very big with one deep end which is lovely to find in a vacation rental. The bed in the Master was beyond comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again at this property.

Oct 2021