This property was exactly what we were looking for and had a lot to offer. The good: The pool area was great a great place to hang out and unwind (especially on days where the beach might be a bit windy or crowded). The main living area has great comfortable seating for all to enjoy a movie. Kitchen and most of the property have been recently updated and overall the property is in good condition. And there are plenty of beach/pool amenities (chairs/floats/umbrellas). The Not-So-Good: Some of the finishing touches could use some love and care: ceiling fans are nearly useless in the bedrooms (unless you like the loud unbalanced "almost ready to leave the ceiling" aesthetic; and the very nice looking and jetted tub in the main suite doesn't get hot water (lukewarm at best) and has been spray-foamed in place. The pool was in need of some minor maintenance (pump was dry...because the filter was over clogged) and without a screen ...there are a lot of leaves and seeds to skim throughout the day. Also, the lack of any extra bedding (blankets/sheets) made negotiating the overall single zone temperature difficult (especially with unworkable ceiling fans). All-in-all: if you can overlook some of the cosmetic details (which could easily be fixed by the time you read this)...and don't mind a bit of daily maintenance in the pool area (skimming and the like). This property is better than most and worth the price.

The pros are many. The house is decorated so perfectly with a beach vibe. No tacky decorations here. Everything is just spot on! Lots of different kitchen gadgets and gizmos. Blenders, etc.. Family loved enjoying the pool. Pool gets shady about 4 PM because of the beautiful trees in the backyard. Plenty of room to spread out in this house. We had seven people total, and it didn’t feel cramped in the least. Get on Manatee Avenue and head west (left). Beach is about 10 to 15 minutes away. It takes you straight to Manatee Beach. We loved Manatee Beach. Look no further. We went to Siesta Key beach and Clearwater and Manatee had the biggest waves, and was just as fabulous as the others. We would head over to the beach about 630 every night and stay till sunset! What a wonderful way to end the day. It was easy to find parking on the weekdays and even evenings on Saturday and Sunday we were able to manage by driving around for only a few minutes. They have showers to rinse off and clean bathrooms. Along with a food place where you can grab a bite to eat. Don’t forget, there’s a whole array of beach towels in the cupboard right next to the fridge! There are beach chairs in the garage…. We left the two boogie boards we bought so hopefully somebody can enjoy them! A few cons or just FYI I’ll never understand sheer curtains in a VRBO. You’re on vacation and when the sun is peeking in at 6 AM it spoils that just a little. I also will never understand pillows that aren’t very comfortable. Once again, spoils the night a little. Pillows were so so, but definitely not anything to write home about. I expected to find the Wi-Fi code right up by the front door as we came in. You have to get onto the iPad in the living room to figure out the Wi-Fi. Also, every other VRBO we’ve ever stayed at had at least salt and pepper and a few basics. There is absolutely no basics that way in this home. Really not a big problem but some thing to keep in mind if you are cooking at home. They do leave a little welcome bag with a roll of toilet paper and a few trash bags, etc. We definitely had to go to the store and buy more toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, laundry soap. Just an FYI not a big deal. Overall, we had such a fantastic time in this home. It’s just so tastefully decorated and put together. Seven nights and eight days in this home made for a truly wonderful vacation from Utah to Florida. Thank you!

The house, pool and location was perfect.

amazing stay

Great access to beaches and restaurants. Nice open floor plan.

This property was exactly what we were looking for. The pool by far was the best part of this home for our get away from the snow of Pennsylvania! The location to Anna Maria was perfect. We had a few issues with the pool heater but the property manager was on top of it right away. The property could have been a bit cleaner and beds more comfortable but overall we had an amazing time. We would rent here again if were to come back to the area.

Loved having the pool to ourselves. Nice design of interior.

This trip was everything beyond our expectations. The house felt like home as soon as we pulled in the driveway. We all had enough space for everyone to be able to relax, hang out by the pool, plenty of sleep space, and plenty to do to stay occupied. It was also a great touch having a high chair at the house for our granddaughter! We made wonderful memories on this trip, our daughter got engaged here and this is a second home for us. We will be returning. Thank you for the lovely welcome into such a beautiful home and community.

Everyone enjoyed the house - it had a lot of features and we were close enough to the beaches and other entertainment venues.

This house is located in the perfect spot. Yard with pool feels like a resort. House has all the amenities one could ask for. Will definitely stay here again.

We had a wonderful week staying at this property. The amenities were amazing and had everything you needed to be able to relax and enjoy the sand and sun! The backyard was probably where we spent the majority of our mornings and evenings. Would definitely stay again!

The house is trendy & updated. Comfortable furniture, beds, & well appointed kitchen.The pool is private & very large so it wasn’t too warm inThe hot Florida weather. We had a wonderful time in this beautiful home& the drive to the beach was 10-12 minutes at most if you timed it right with traffic. We would definitively go back ! My teens say it was their favorite house we’ve rented over the last 10 years!

Really enjoyed the pool and close proximity to the beaches

We had a wonderful time at this property. Huge common area living space, great kitchen, solid location for not being on the island. We will be back.

We love this house, wish we didn't have to leave. Beautiful, peaceful, space to spread out, something for everyone to do. Short scenic drive to Anna Maria. Very responsive and friendly management.

What a great, spacious home. We will be back!!! Everything was just beautiful, the pool & backyard was amazing!!

One of the best VRBO family venues ever: plenty of space for all, meticulous attention to detail, from linens to dish-ware, layout of bedrooms/baths to adequate seating, inside and out. So, so perfect for our family. We rented infant and toddler equipment from ABC rentals and had everything we needed. Close to on ramp to bridge that crosses over to beaches. Perfect. We’ll be back!

We loved everything about this place. The accoutrements were lovely, clean and spacious. The backyard is beautiful. I would love to live here!

Very nice quiet area. Pool was beautiful but we had terrible weather so asked for the pool temp to be put up higher. Cost 200 for the 2 weeks. Other property owners just did it but it was an understandable upcharge. Really well stocked kitchen! Very polite and responsive management. Definitely a do again

Check-in process was smooth, accommodations were pristine, and the large pool and kitchen were very enjoyable. Would definitely stay here again!

The home was awesome. Everything you need is available in this home. Appliances are upscale. Kitchen is extremely stocked. Location was perfect, close to beaches, shopping and grocery stores. Will be visiting this place again.

Wonderful experience. From booking to check out it was simple and convenient. Property was beautifully decorated, well maintained and very clean. Quiet neighborhood and well located. Definitely a 5 star experience and will be a repeat customer.

This vacation home had everything thing we needed. The house definitely lived up to the pictures that were posted on its site. It was also conveniently close to all the beaches and great restaurants. Five Stars *****. Nice job.

It is a beautiful newly renovated house, fully equipped with everything you may need. Near the beach/town. We had a great time, highly recommended!