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Awesome house, AMAZING location
This house is such a gem! We had never been to AMI before and we loved the little town so much. But part of what made our stay extra special was this house. It's the perfect beach house! From the decor to the location, everything about it helped to make our trip perfect. Even though we got awesome weather, the heated pool was a huge plus since we were visiting in January so it wasn't extremely warm at night and in the morning - but no matter since the kids could use the pool at any time! And being able to be just a few steps from the beach was the real win. Morning and evening walks along with play time in the white sand during the day couldn't have been more convenient. Carolyn was also extremely responsive and just great to interact with. Can't wait to come back to her house again soon!
Liz S.Visited on "December -
It worked perfect for me and my wife. Great location. House is well maintained and clean.
Highly recommended for all activities in this area.
Kevin F.Visited on "December -
Excellent!
We had a fantastic week! The house was excellent! Super clean, great location, perfect amenities. Weather was perfect too! We enjoyed having breakfast and lunch on the porch. Short walk to the beach. Beautiful inside and out! Would love to come back again. Thanks Carolyn!
Daphne B.Visited on "October -
The perfect getaway vacation home!
The house was amazing. Everything you might need for a family! Cozy and relaxing! The kids and I loved the pool as well. It is the perfect getaway retreat!
Colleen L.Visited on "October -
Tranquil Beach Paradise with All the Amenities
If you’re considering staying at Seaside Inn...you SHOULD! It’s a gorgeous home that will bring a luxurious and tranquil respite to your vacation. It is fully stocked with everything you could want or need to accommodate your stay. From beach towels to gorgeous handcrafted full sized bars of soap to extra blankets that are fluffy and soft to dish soap to laundry detergent to extra sun hats in the closets...Carolyn literally thought of everything. She is VERY helpful and informative with any questions you may have about the home or the island and extremely easy to contact and communicate with! The beds and bedding are extremely comfortable and the master bed is an absolute dream! There is Netflix on the living room TV. It is an extremely quick walk to the beach, just pass by two or three houses on a very peaceful section of pavement that ends at the beach access bridge. You can see a patch of the ocean from the view on the front deck. The front deck itself is very comfortably furnished and a lovely place to have morning coffee. The driveway and the little alley way to the beach were perfect for my 6 yr old daughter to ride around on her bike while I supervised from the front deck. The back yard pool area is beautiful and the pool and hot tub were so refreshing and relaxing after a long day at the beach. The house is only a few blocks away from shops such as the Donut Experiment and Jenny & Jane E’s and we had a blast riding our bikes there. Carolyn has beach chairs, a small rolling cooler, pool toys, inflatables, sand toys, umbrellas (and a rolling cart to transport them all in if needed), bikes to ride (I rented a small one with training wheels for my 6 yr old), two kayaks to use and she even has a golf cart available to rent for traveling around exploring the island! I literally cannot think of a single thing that would have made our stay better and we truly fell in love with the home and with Anna Maria Island! We are already dreaming of returning to this little Seaside slice of paradise! Thank you so much Carolyn for sharing your gorgeous home with us and I cannot wait to be back!
Elizabeth B.Visited on "August -
Beautiful Home and Location
First time staying on Anna Maria, loved the home! It was beautifully decorated and an awesome location! We could walk to all the local shops and of course the Sand Bar! Also just steps from the beach so you could watch the sunsets every night! Only issue was the red tide that hit the gulf area which was sad to see, but would stay again there with our family for sure!
Toni H.Visited on "August -
Just a spectacular stay.
Really wonderful place with perfect location. Everything seems brand new and pool area was perfect hang out. Beach just a half block away. Great restaurants a half block away. Highest recommendation.
Benjamin K.Visited on "July -
A GREAT house to stay in!
The house was beautiful! The kayaks and floaties along with the folding chairs made our time at the beach so much fun. Everything was so clean and well maintained. The location of the house put us steps away from the ocean and around the corner from great shops and restaurants. We would highly recommend this house if you are staying in Anna Maria.
Joy G.Visited on "July -
The house was amazing, close to the beach, would recommend this to anyone!
We had a family of 5, had plenty of space, and loved the beautifully decorated home close to the beach. The hot tub and pool were a great plus to be able to relax and chill after a day at the beach. The location was away from the hustle and bustle, which helped to make it more low key. We also could ride bikes to many places close by, and if further out, we took the trolley, so no car needed really. There was plenty of beach gear provided by the owner, which helped since we flew in. Linens and towels were also provided as well. This house was perfect for us, and I would recommend it to anyone!! Loved the location, layout, and the decor!!
Angela R.Visited on "July -
Beautiful, private, and steps to the most gorgeous beach!
We rented the home for 5 nights on family friendly AMI. It was perfectly appointed, comfortable, and very (like-new) clean. The pool and outdoor shower were great to return to after the direct sun of the beach. We appreciated the provided cruiser bikes, beach towels, and beach equipment. Highly recommend this location for access to Pine Ave shops, Ginny & Janes for breakfast, and this stretch of beach. Would recommend screening the lovely front deck to keep out the mosquitos to make this a 5+ star property. Loved it here!
Margaret M.L.Visited on "June -
Heaven away from home
Best vrbo that my wife and I have ever rented. Very comfortable and clean home. It literally is less than a minute walk onto the beach. We are very sad to leave today. The owner is very responsive and attentive. Thank you so much for allowing us to have a wonderful stay and a vacation that is much needed. We are missing it already.
Kelley N.Visited on "May -
The property was charming. Nicely decorated with a tasteful beach motif.
I especially appreciated the comfort of the furnishings, bedding, towels, plenty of places to sit and relax or tables to have a sit down meal. My husband loved the big porch. I loved being 100 ft to the ocean and the pool. Kitchen was well stocked. I had family visit while we were there and it was perfect place to hang out, cook together or do something on our own. Owner Carolyn was very helpful. We had a wonderful relaxing time, perfect place.
Maura W.Visited on "April -
3 BR, 3 BA Steps from Gulf of Mexico with views of the Gulfs Beautiful Sunsets!!
This newly redesigned elevated 3 Bedroom, 3 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 beautiful sunsets! Heated Pool with Spa and Covered Cabana area with large screen HD TV, Comfortable seating and bar area 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 ultra 4K 60” flat panel tv, large sofa, love seat and chair with ottoman. Available for rental 2 golf carts; 4 passenger gas $380 week or 6 passenger electric $450 week.
About The Area
Far far away from home and all its stress, is this beautiful 7 mile x 2 mile island it is most Floridians best kept secret and favorite vacationing spot! The water is crystal clear, with blue and turquoise hues and white power sand. It is one of the best beaches in Florida, and there are no fast food restaurants here, everything is classy and excellent. Get fresh peel and eat shrimp on Cortez Street, go Fish in the Gulf, kayak the Gulf, Walk, Run or Bike around the island. It will be your favorite vacation spot - Guaranteed. People come here year after year and absolutely love it. Its similar to Sanibel - Captiva, but less traffic.
House Rules
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
No parties/events
No parties/events or face immediate eviction
No smoking
No pets
Minimum age of primary renter:30
Max occupancy:6
Remove beach shoes and towel off sand before entry new floor sensitive to sand.
Turn lights off when not at home.
You’re responsible for bikes, kayaks, Golf Carts, Beach Furnishings, etc. if in your possession.
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
Suitability
This home is suited for many. Perfect for small families, 3 Couples, or 6 friends. The home has a king size oversized master, a queen sized guest and two twin beds that can be made as one queen. The front porch overlooks views of the Gulf of Mexico, and is great for morning coffee, evening happy hour, or reading a book during the day.
The kitchen is sensational. Newly remodeled, stainless steel appliances, breakfest nook bar, dining room table seats six in comfort. Living room has 60" Sony HD 4 K TV with Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and Sling. Back yard has heated private fenced in pool and hot tub, cabana under house has large screen tv, speaker bar, outdoor bar and is great to hang out and enjoy the sun! We have 2 golfcarts available for rent. We have another property on the Bay side of the island that is a duplex and sleeps up to 16. Ask for the listing # if interested.
This home is immaculately clean, designer furnished and decorated. It is a spectacular home to stay in, read our many reviews that all say so.