Dog-friendly house w/ heated private lagoon pool - two blocks from the beach
4.4
Excellent(83 Reviews)House in Anna Maria Island, FL
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this house rental
LaRaya Retreat
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A special time awaits you at this updated beach house on Anna Maria Island. Featuring a dog-friendly attitude, a private lagoon pool, and easy access to Bean Point Beach, this house will leave you dreaming about the tropics for weeks after your trip.
Located at the tip of Anna Maria Island, a two-block walk will bring you to an amazing sunset every night, while a free trolley will take you anywhere else on the island you desire to go. Catch or buy some fresh fish to barbecue on your gas grill, or pick one of the delectable restaurants nearby. Don't worry about your cars, there's space for four cars to park in the driveway.
You'll feel right at home in the bright interior, whether you're preparing a family meal in the updated kitchen, which is equipped with everything you might need, or relaxing in the living room with friends and loved ones. Sip margaritas under the umbrella on the balcony and cool off with a dip in the private pool while your dog gets some exercise in the fenced yard (please note a 25-pound limit and small, nightly pet fee). After a long day, unwind with a movie on one of the flatscreen TVs and browse activities using the free WiFi. A private washer/dryer lets you take care of any laundry you may have, so save room in your bag for souvenirs!
Moments of bliss and sunshine are waiting for you - all you have to do is say yes! Reserve your dates today.
THINGS TO KNOW
Pool heat is included and maintained at 80°F. Additional pool heat to 85°F is available upon request for $22 per day plus tax. A 24 hour notice is required. Heat may not be available if temperatures drop below 65 degrees.
We will not be accepting payments for pool heat for the months of May through October.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
A special time awaits you at this updated beach house on Anna Maria Island. Featuring a dog-friendly attitude, a private lagoon pool, and easy access to Bean Point Beach, this house will leave you dreaming about the tropics for weeks after your trip.
Located at the tip of Anna Maria Island, a two-block walk will bring you to an amazing sunset every night, while a free trolley will take you anywhere else on the island you desire to go. Catch or buy some fresh fish to barbecue on your gas grill, or pick one of the delectable restaurants nearby. Don't worry about your cars, there's space for four cars to park in the driveway.
You'll feel right at home in the bright interior, whether you're preparing a family meal in the updated kitchen, which is equipped with everything you might need, or relaxing in the living room with friends and loved ones. Sip margaritas under the umbrella on the balcony and cool off with a dip in the private pool while your dog gets some exercise in the fenced yard (please note a 25-pound limit and small, nightly pet fee). After a long day, unwind with a movie on one of the flatscreen TVs and browse activities using the free WiFi. A private washer/dryer lets you take care of any laundry you may have, so save room in your bag for souvenirs!
Moments of bliss and sunshine are waiting for you - all you have to do is say yes! Reserve your dates today.
THINGS TO KNOW
Pool heat is included and maintained at 80°F. Additional pool heat to 85°F is available upon request for $22 per day plus tax. A 24 hour notice is required. Heat may not be available if temperatures drop below 65 degrees.
We will not be accepting payments for pool heat for the months of May through October.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Anna Maria Island, FL
Reviews
4.4
Excellent(83 Reviews)4.4
The home had everything you needed. The pool was really nice and game room was a plus. Location was walking distance to the beach and all the rooms were very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back.
4.4
Location is everything!
Just minutes from the beach! The house was immaculate and customer service top notch. Completely fenced in backyard was perfect for our pups. Pool was refreshing after a day at the beach and the tall palms provided privacy from the homes next door.
4.4
Beautiful property!! Had a great couple days steps from the bean point beach. House was in a safe area and very clean
4.4
This stay in AMI at this home was just okay. The only plus about this house was the location to the beach access on Bean Point and not figuring out street parking. Checking in was easy but had issues getting access to the "'game room" on the pool level. First we were told it was for homeowners only and once I communicated that it was part of the listing (and proved it) they decided to tell us how to access. With teenagers this was a necessity when booking the house. The pool was nice and shaded in the afternoon; bonus after a day in the sun at the beach but it had not been cleaned in a while as there was algae on the sides of pool. We were there from Monday - Friday and no one came to clean the pool even though it states that it happens weekly in the welcome book. Other than those items there was no WOW factor with this house. We will be back to AMI but will not return to this particular home.
4.4
I would give it a 5 star, but the mattress and pillows on all the bed were terrible. The house was clean and very nice, location was great and pool was wonderful.
4.4
We had a great stay at this house. Close to beach access and the pool was a nice addition and break from the beach when it got windy.
4.4
The house worked perfectly for us. Its location is very close to the best beaches on AMI. I would stay there again!
4.4
Property was amazing great location close to beach and pine street shops. Just make sure to have them heat the pool. It needs to be done before you arrive
4.4
We absolutely love this property! Beautiful pool and close to the beach, perfect! Only complaints are master bedroom bed was very very uncomfortable and the ceiling fan wouldn’t work.
4.4
Perfect rental for rest and relaxation!
4.4
Pros: great location, close to the beach, clean house, plenty of towels and blankets provided. Lots of beach gear available also. Pool was clean.
Cons: air was broken when we arrived, fixed the first day. Incorrect internet information was given and we were not able to access WiFi the entire time. When trying to contact the owner it felt like pre crafted responses were given and did not help. Alarms on the bottom level go off no matter what you do when the doors open. There were many light bulbs that needed to be replaced.
4.4
We enjoyed having the heated pool. The home is a few minute walk to the beach. Everything was clean and as expected. Not listed in the description was a game room with a downstairs bathroom and shower. Great to have that extra shower if several people are staying. Beds were very soft, no firmness (so depends on your preference) Plenty of towels for pool and showering. Kitchen supplies were sufficient for the stay. Keurig available for coffee. Ice and water dispenser does not work on refrigerator but the ice maker does work, just need to open door on freezer to get ice. We did find a counter top ice maker in the pantry later in our stay. Several outdoor chairs were broken, so be careful when sitting. There were chairs available to take to the beach. We did not use them because I had arranged for chair and umbrella rental from a beach supply rental company. Cooler was aLeo available to use ( it was in the game room) Overall great stay and would love to stay here again.
4.4
I really hate that I must write this review.
Below are the incidents that made this the worse vacation rental my family has ever used with no exaggerations. Untimely the property management company Vacasa is the issue. Sadly, we had nowhere else to stay and couldn’t leave. Disappointment is not a big enough word on my daughters 11th bday trip.
1. The house was 93 degrees upon arrival. The air conditioning set to 90 degrees and the house was unbearably hot at 93 degrees. Immediately reached out and was unable to reach a live person. I ended up texting with someone that gave me canned responses and we had to manually reset AC and pray it would work.
2. The fridge did not work and was melted inside when we arrived. The door did not stay closed, and we had to buy ice to keep the food from spoiling. The ice and water did not work and the touchpad was broken. Again, we received canned message saying they are reaching a local team. The fridge needs replacement. No one came to see about the issue.
3. The internet and cable did not work. We had to leave someone home all day to wait for cable company to come and fix it. All while on vacation.
4. The guest room tv is broken with lines running through the screen. Obviously broken for quite some time and never bothered to be replaced.
5. The pool was dirty, and we had to clean it ourselves in order to use it.
6. Master bedroom bed is collapsing on one side and extremely uncomfortable.
4.4
We had a fantastic time. Love the neighborhood love the beach.
4.4
Needs maintenance on property, broken frame on mattress, all need replacement. Bedding very inadequate with only a throw for a blanket on one queen bed. Bedding not reflective of pictures on listing. Location is great and could be a good rental with a few repairs and kitchen supplied with some basics, teaspoons, pizza cutter, sink drain and functioning auto ice maker.
4.4
The house is located just blocks away from the beach and bay. The house was the perfect size for a couple and dogs.
4.4
The overall location is nice of the house, beach entrance near the home, but that’s really where it ends. We had troubles entering the home so had to call Vacasa to get the lockbox on the stairs open to get keys. The house has so many needed maintenance repairs. The dishwasher had mold all over the bottom of the inside. The smell was horrible. We called to let them know about this and they did nothing but send a guy at the end of our stay unannounced to measure for a new one. The wash machine has a bunch of mold and mildew in it also. The dryer does not dry clothing/items unless you run it 3 times. Many of plates/glasses were dirty in the cabinets. They don’t have enough supplies for the kitchen- no grilling utensils, no mixer, quality of sheet pans is extremely low. Many decorative items in the house are broken or worn. The arm of the couch is broken and the couches in general are terrible and worn. So many people have mentioned a few of these items and they don’t fix or correct them. The bathrooms had rusted in fixtures, all pool noodles/floats/accessories were ripped and broke, mattresses and pillows low quality and sheets were stained. The outdoor white plastic furniture was so filthy it was raised up with dirt. The pool had a vent that was suctioning injured a guest, huge safety hazard. The worst part is I kept in contact with Samantha from Vacasa about all of our issues and sent many pictures and no response. No one called to discuss or even had a care, especially Samantha. It’s very disappointing to spend almost 5 thousand and to get such lousy customer service and also low quality. If they would fix up the house and also had good customer service the house would be an ideal rental. I would error with caution on this rental until they fix a lot of the concerns.
4.4
Well the house was ok. The wifi was bad also been so far into the end of the island phone reception was bad. Cleanliness was not the best the bed had some stains. The pool was a little cloudy and we were there for 3 days no one cleaned it. Also our last night the AC stops working and we had to sleep at 86F temp because no one from Vacasa showed up to fix it. They gave a 50 dollars credit for that which I thought was ridiculous. I am a repeat customers for many years. But I am definitely thinking on showing another rental company.
4.4
The house is nicely decorated and clean. The pool is shaded in afternoons, which is nice after a hot day at the beach. Bedrooms are nice size. Nice location to restaurants/businesses. The cons: sofa in family room needs to be pitched. It is falling apart with no structure left. Very uncomfortable! Mattresses need replacing. Dishwasher is moldy. My husband started cleaning it and remembered he was on vacation. One sink in master bath clogged. Outdoor shower head does not work properly. We could not get into house using the code and had to use keys in lockbox, which meant everyone had to carry keys so no one was getting locked out. Higher price of this house compared to other houses we've stayed in, these should not be issues! A few simple changes could make this a 5 star rating for us.
4.4
The location was fantastic, just a short walk to the beach. We had some issues getting into the unit. The keypad is updated, the management company's text system did not have the correct instructions, and we did not receive a code for the lockbox. This was fixed with one phone call.
There were a couple of minor maintenance issues with the property. These were corrected very quickly by the management company, Vacassa. They were very quick to respond and communicate.
The mattresses are firm, very firm. My sleep number is 20, so this was a big change for me, but I slept fine. Overall this was a great property in a great location, we would stay their again.
4.4
We had a great time. The pool and deck were amazing (& pool was warm!), the beach is just a few blocks away (Bean Point is the best beach on the island!), and the neighborhood is very peaceful.
The house is very comfy. The bedroom beds are a bit small (full size not queen), but the whole house is cozy and super clean. The kitchen and living areas are larger than expected and nice to relax in.
We would love to stay here again.
4.4
The good: The location of this property is awesome--short walk to the beach, quiet street, and walkable to Pine Ave. We also rented a golf cart which was a nice option to get to the shops/restaurants on Pine Ave as well. The layout of the house was nice as well, and kitchen and bathrooms were updated and clean.
The bad: We paid the daily extra fee for the pool to be heated to 85 degrees, and were really disappointed that not only was it not heated, but it was set and locked at 70 degrees--a full 10 degrees below what is advertised in the listing. We had difficulty getting ahold of the local office--tried calling and messaging through the number for Vacasa listed on the VRBO listing three times the first morning we were there. Not what you want to be spending your time doing on a girls weekend. By the time we got ahold of someone at the local office it was in the afternoon and they weren't able to get some out out to heat the pool on a weekend (and it would've taken the rest of our stay to heat it 15 degrees). They did refund us the pool heating fee plus $100. Another weird/annoying thing was that the house alarm went off a few times when we were trying to use the keypad to unlock the door to get in. There was no mention of an alarm or a code, so we just had to wait it out until it stopped. A few maintenance issues: The ice machine in the refrigerator didn't work and a bag of ice was left in the freezer for us, which was nice, but not enough ice compared with what you'd get with a working ice maker. The mini blinds downstairs in the game room were chewed up and broken by someone's pet and not repaired yet.
4.4
Beautiful home. Great location.
4.4
Absolutely Beautiful! Clean and Comfortable. Loved the pool. Great location. Walking distance to the Gulf and Bean point. Close to shops and restaurants. Will be back for another La Raya Retreat!!
4.4
Great location, beautiful property, we had an amazing time.
4.4
Two blocks from the beach at Bean Point and three blocks from the Rod & Reel Pier. Very large open area/kitchen for eating and socializing. Bedrooms were good-sized and comfortable. Pool was nice after a full day at the beach although the light in the pool did not work.
4.4
Well the house was ok. The wifi was bad also been so far into the end of the island phone reception was bad. Cleanliness was not the best the bed had some stains. The pool was a little cloudy and we were there for 3 days no one cleaned it. Also our last night the AC stops working and we had to sleep at 86F temp because no one from Vacasa showed up to fix it. They gave a 50 dollars credit for that which I thought was ridiculous. I am a repeat customers for many years. But I am definitely thinking on showing another rental company.
4.4
Location was great. Master bedroom bed not comfortable, needs replaced.
We had no Wi-Fi for the entire stay and it was reported multiple times. The lock code didn’t work on arrival, so had to call. Very stingy with the soap - no hand soap in kitchen and only one bar in each bathroom. So the same bar had to be used for washing hands at sink and for washing in the shower. I’ve stayed at other vrbos with more amenities.
4.4
The overall location is nice of the house, beach entrance near the home, but that’s really where it ends. We had troubles entering the home so had to call Vacasa to get the lockbox on the stairs open to get keys. The house has so many needed maintenance repairs. The dishwasher had mold all over the bottom of the inside. The smell was horrible. We called to let them know about this and they did nothing but send a guy at the end of our stay unannounced to measure for a new one. The wash machine has a bunch of mold and mildew in it also. The dryer does not dry clothing/items unless you run it 3 times. Many of plates/glasses were dirty in the cabinets. They don’t have enough supplies for the kitchen- no grilling utensils, no mixer, quality of sheet pans is extremely low. Many decorative items in the house are broken or worn. The arm of the couch is broken and the couches in general are terrible and worn. So many people have mentioned a few of these items and they don’t fix or correct them. The bathrooms had rusted in fixtures, all pool noodles/floats/accessories were ripped and broke, mattresses and pillows low quality and sheets were stained. The outdoor white plastic furniture was so filthy it was raised up with dirt. The pool had a vent that was suctioning injured a guest, huge safety hazard. The worst part is I kept in contact with Samantha from Vacasa about all of our issues and sent many pictures and no response. No one called to discuss or even had a care, especially Samantha. It’s very disappointing to spend almost 5 thousand and to get such lousy customer service and also low quality. If they would fix up the house and also had good customer service the house would be an ideal rental. I would error with caution on this rental until they fix a lot of the concerns.
4.4
The house is nicely decorated and clean. The pool is shaded in afternoons, which is nice after a hot day at the beach. Bedrooms are nice size. Nice location to restaurants/businesses. The cons: sofa in family room needs to be pitched. It is falling apart with no structure left. Very uncomfortable! Mattresses need replacing. Dishwasher is moldy. My husband started cleaning it and remembered he was on vacation. One sink in master bath clogged. Outdoor shower head does not work properly. We could not get into house using the code and had to use keys in lockbox, which meant everyone had to carry keys so no one was getting locked out. Higher price of this house compared to other houses we've stayed in, these should not be issues! A few simple changes could make this a 5 star rating for us.
4.4
Location was great. Master bedroom bed not comfortable, needs replaced.
We had no Wi-Fi for the entire stay and it was reported multiple times. The lock code didn’t work on arrival, so had to call. Very stingy with the soap - no hand soap in kitchen and only one bar in each bathroom. So the same bar had to be used for washing hands at sink and for washing in the shower. I’ve stayed at other vrbos with more amenities.
4.4
Titles says it all. Located in the northern tip of the island, close to multiple beach access points and our favorite hang out spot, Rod & Reel Pier. We have been to AMI several times and love the beach area called Bean Point and specifically looked for a house close to Bean Point and Rod & Reel. Nice pool and peaceful backyard with plenty of seating, both shaded and in the sun. Fun lower level game room for when you need a break. House was clean and welcoming. Property Management team was quick to reply to the few questions I had. Would definitely stay again.
4.4
Needs Improvements
Location was great. Master bedroom bed not comfortable, needs replaced.
We had no Wi-Fi for the entire stay and it was reported multiple times. The lock code didn’t work on arrival, so had to call. Very stingy with the soap - no hand soap in kitchen and only one bar in each bathroom. So the same bar had to be used for washing hands at sink and for washing in the shower. I’ve stayed at other vrbos with more amenities.
4.4
This home is beautiful and clean. It sits just a block away from the ocean and has many amenities. I've used VRBO for decades & have always been happy with the quick communication between myself & the owners of the properties. I emailed this owner a few times before our trip with questions & I never received any answers. Upon arrival, the key pad didn't work. The backup lock box code wasn't working either. We had to contact the management for new codes. There was only one key in the lock box once we got in there. This was all we had for 4 adults to use because the keypad was still not working. Once we entered we found one bathroom had not even been cleaned. Urine was on the toilet seat and an old towel was on the rack. Management waved our cleaning fee but this is still upsetting to walk into especially after we had such a hard time even getting in. The dryer took hours to dry our towels. We found a mound of sand in the trap. Only one laundry packet was available & I was told there would be 2. All of these things are little and easy to overlook if they were an isolated issues but all of them in just a matter of a few hours was really disappointing considering the amount of money we spent to rent the home. It really is beautiful and it has a lot of offer. I hope it is managed better in the future.
4.4
Location, Location, Location
Titles says it all. Located in the northern tip of the island, close to multiple beach access points and our favorite hang out spot, Rod & Reel Pier. We have been to AMI several times and love the beach area called Bean Point and specifically looked for a house close to Bean Point and Rod & Reel. Nice pool and peaceful backyard with plenty of seating, both shaded and in the sun. Fun lower level game room for when you need a break. House was clean and welcoming. Property Management team was quick to reply to the few questions I had. Would definitely stay again.
4.4
Excellent location, private backyard and pool, very clean and spacious, property management was helpful when key code didn’t work.
4.4
Beautiful place poorly managed
This home is beautiful and clean. It sits just a block away from the ocean and has many amenities. I've used VRBO for decades & have always been happy with the quick communication between myself & the owners of the properties. I emailed this owner a few times before our trip with questions & I never received any answers. Upon arrival, the key pad didn't work. The backup lock box code wasn't working either. We had to contact the management for new codes. There was only one key in the lock box once we got in there. This was all we had for 4 adults to use because the keypad was still not working. Once we entered we found one bathroom had not even been cleaned. Urine was on the toilet seat and an old towel was on the rack. Management waved our cleaning fee but this is still upsetting to walk into especially after we had such a hard time even getting in. The dryer took hours to dry our towels. We found a mound of sand in the trap. Only one laundry packet was available & I was told there would be 2. All of these things are little and easy to overlook if they were an isolated issues but all of them in just a matter of a few hours was really disappointing considering the amount of money we spent to rent the home. It really is beautiful and it has a lot of offer. I hope it is managed better in the future.
4.4
The house it’s self was great! Plenty of room for 8 guests, clean and nicely decorated. The terrace level game room with full bathroom was an added bonus for sure. Pool is in the shade in the afternoon which was great after being on the beach most of the day. The short two block walk to the beach was fast and easy. Bean Point is absolutely beautiful!!
Needed improvements would be a dishwasher that cleans and a clothes dryer that dries and couches that are comfortable with no dips.
Overall we had a great stay and would definitely book this house again!
4.4
Great house close to the beach
The house it’s self was great! Plenty of room for 8 guests, clean and nicely decorated. The terrace level game room with full bathroom was an added bonus for sure. Pool is in the shade in the afternoon which was great after being on the beach most of the day. The short two block walk to the beach was fast and easy. Bean Point is absolutely beautiful!!
Needed improvements would be a dishwasher that cleans and a clothes dryer that dries and couches that are comfortable with no dips.
Overall we had a great stay and would definitely book this house again!
Needed improvements would be a dishwasher that cleans and a clothes dryer that dries and couches that are comfortable with no dips.
Overall we had a great stay and would definitely book this house again!
4.4
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The proximity to the beach was fantastic. The property was stellar for our large, kid laden family. Plenty of space, and very comfortable. Our only complaint is that the dryer does not dry well and we often had to put our laundry on the deck railing to dry.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Anna Maria Island?
The average price for a rental in Anna Maria Island is R 7,372 per night. This rental is R 3,405 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dog-friendly house w/ heated private lagoon pool - two blocks from the beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Dog-friendly house w/ heated private lagoon pool - two blocks from the beach. Enjoy the water!
Is Dog-friendly house w/ heated private lagoon pool - two blocks from the beach pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Dog-friendly house w/ heated private lagoon pool - two blocks from the beach?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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