Communication with Caroline was top notch! She was on it from the day we booked and had the pack-n-play out and ready for us when we checked in. The location was in a quiet neighborhood but close to everything! Easy 5 minute trip to the grocery store and 15 minutes from the beach. The pool was perfect! Plenty of room for us and our extended family. The pop-up tent and beach toys were very handy for the beach days too. I would definitely recommend this place and hope to come back again in the future.

A first trip to Bradenton/Anna Maria and a first with the whole family. Perfect room sizes for each family member. Our dog enjoyed the yard and lanai area. Quiet neighborhood and I was able to go out for a run and feel safe. Everyone loved the pool (though the toddler needed to wear non slip shoes - very slippery) All the amenities - high chair, play pen, pool/beach toys, beach chairs, towels, mats, and the much needed tent for the beach. Very close to the beaches so toddlers family was able to go for a little while and then go back home for nap time. Great restaurants on the beaches. The sand is so soft and the water so clear- just some seaweed. The host was very kind and when we couldn't find the cookies sheets - she brought one over. Lots of spices, and other cooking essentials to have dinners at home and the grill is handy too. Get to the beaches early and there will be less traffic and better parking spots. Thanks for a great stay.

I was in Bradenton for my annual fishing trip with my son and son in laws as stayed here. It was a terrific place and accurately described.

This was such a carefree stay. The house is set up for fun. There is plenty of beach gear for the kids to use and even cute beach bags. There were plenty of soft towels and pillows and blankets. The kitchen was well stocked. We loved the outdoor space. The way the patio is tucked in makes everything feel very private. There is a fan you can use to circulate the air if need be but a quick jump in the pool accomplished the same thing. We took walks in the neighborhood and everyone was sooo friendly. There is the best, most helpful binder with great recommendations both on and off the island for things to eat and do. Beach tips: weekends are packed! Get there before 9am or risk spending most of your time looking for parking. Weekdays are much easier to find parking but I’d still recommend going before 11am. And if you go to Manatee Beach (without traffic it’s a straight shot about 10 mins away) and eat all you can eat pancakes right on the beach!! We have been to the area a number of times and this house was our favorite we’ve stayed at off island. Highly highly recommend. And if you encounter ANYTHING slightly off (we had found some lightbulbs that were burnt out) contact the owner immediately. She had them replaced within the hour. Super receptive. And she can’t make things better if she doesn’t know it’s broke. She was the sweetest.

House was nice and specious for 8 people. Nice sitting area outside and refreshing pool. I would tecommend this House.

We had an amazing time! Staying at a functional, well stocked house is essential when traveling with a family. The kids loved being able to take a dip in the pool after spending the day at the beach. Having the flexibility of cooking at home instead of going out was also a great option! We would definitely consider staying a this property again when we visit Anna Maria in the future!

Great location convenient to AMI and central to Sarasota and Tampa areas. The house was well setup for rental needs and very clean! We enjoyed the pool and covered back porch. Caroline, the host, was responsive with any questions we had before and during our stay.

We came from the North in search of a warm, sunny, quiet place, with a pool, child and dog friendly, and close to the beach and area attractions. This house is exactly that, as described and pictured. Clean, comfortable for 2 of us for 3 weeks, and worked well when one of our sons, his spouse, and their 6 and 2 year old children joined us for a week. The space is well designed for families and stocked with everything you might need. We spent lots of time outside on the covered porch and pool area. The backyard is fenced and nicely landscaped, so that the pool is sunny but surrounded by greenery, and it feels surprisingly secluded. It is in a quiet neighborhood-we liked that it was not in the middle of the crowds on Anna Maria Island. The owner, Caroline, lives nearby, is responsive and has helpful ideas about things to do. She has also written a thoughtful guide to the area with lots of great suggestions. There are so many things to do- the beach, of course, and Bradenton and Sarasota attractions are an easy drive. Palma Sola Botanical garden is a pretty place to walk and has outdoor yoga. Bishop’s Point is a short walk. Perico Preserve and Robinson’s Preserve are good places to hike, and the Nest at Robinson’s is great place for kids to climb and play. DeSoto National Monument has a nice path along the beach. Anna Maria Island (drive to Pine St. to park. You can order donuts online from The Donut Experiment and pick up, then use public access to the beach). Pine St. also has a few little stores and a public pier on the bay side. The Bradenton Saturday street market is fun. Kefi Coffee is nearby, has great food, coffee, and a nice large, covered patio that is child and dog friendly. Bishop Museum downtown Bradenton has a manatee rescue/rehab aquarium. And Jeremiah’s has tasty ice cream on the way out of Bradenton. Our favorite place to eat was the Star Fish Seafood Co. in Cortez. It is both a fish market and a dockside restaurant with really fresh fish, simply prepared, fun trinkets for kids, and a great little aquarium. We saw lots of Pelicans and a few Dolphins from the dock.