Our stay was very enjoyable. The house was neat and clean and it suited our needs. The weather was perfect which made our stay that much better.

This property has everything you could imagine for a tropical and relaxing beach getaway. The island location and expansive white sand beach with lovely sunsets over the gulf are hard to duplicate. This home is definitely worth a return visit.

We took our first family vacation with our 1 year old and this house was absolutely perfect! Felt just like home, comfortable beds, impeccable backyard area and just steps to the most beautiful beach. You are close to some of the best restaurants and shops Anna Maria has to offer. We loved our stay and were sad to leave!

Perfect home for a beach getaway! Kari is so helpful and the house has everything you need for a relaxing stay :)

Property was in amazing condition and really reflected the Florida classic beach vibe. Loved the beach access. We plan to come again next year! Thank you..

We returned for our 5 stay over the past 16 years , but our first since 2016 and our first as empty nesters. This place was absolutely perfect. The home itself was clean and spectacularly decorated. The storage building was full of chairs , a cart, umbrellas, including an ice chest to use. The backyard and access to the beach (northern point - less crowds ) made for easy in and out to the beach and allowed for quick trips to refresh or grab something. We look forward to returning again in 2024.

We throughly enjoyed our stay at the Sea Garden. The cottage and location were perfect! Kari made everything so easy! Thank you!

this is our second time staying at the Sea Garden and there will be many more stays in our future - we absolutely love it here. Kari is amazing, communication is perfect. Thanks for hosting our family again, Kari!

This location is perfect! If you are looking for a low key vibe this rental is for you! The beach was never crowded and absolutely beautiful! The cottage was very clean, and had everything you needed! We loved the extra garden shed filled with chairs, sand toys, beach wagon, bikes, games ect. We absolutely LOVED this location! Thank you Kari!

It was great! The house was a short walk to the beach which was not over crowded with people! Would definitely stay here again!

I sincerely don’t understand the 1 negative review above- we’ve stayed here a few years now and it’s a slice of heaven! Everything is so comfortable and well maintained and everything our family of 4 could possibly want. We’ve stayed a week each time, enjoyed cooking most meals in a fully stocked kitchen, doing our laundry so we didn’t have a ton of work to come home to and all starting supplies are provided for you! Kari is excellent to communicate with- super responsive to questions/concerns. It’s evident that the owners are constantly pouring themselves into the property and updating things. They have everything there for your use…. I’ve always been of the mindset of giving constructive feedback if I have some- I texted Kari a couple things and she headed out there same day to make sure they were taken care of. It’s an invaluable service to go on vacation and feel like the owners go to the ends of the earth to make sure you have a good vacation and are taken care of and happy. This will be a yearly rental for us for years to come 💕

Simple things matter when you are trying to escape daily life for just one week of the year! Unfortunately, this quaint little place, that has so much potential, is filled with neglect. -no warm water upon arrival, 36 hour response time from property manager in charge -dirty linens (towels, sheets) upon arrival (makes sense why we were able to get in 3 hours sooner than check time) -lots of ants around the home -low water pressure all week -dirty, uncomfortable furniture -did not run the ceiling fans due to layers of dust, similar to that of the AC vents Our 5th yr in AMI…never again here. ☹️

We really hated to leave!! But he cottage is adorable. It’s very well stocked. Beds are comfy. There are lots of beach toys/chairs. It rained quite a bit so we spent most nights having dinner in the screened in porch, which we loved! Thanks for allowing us to spend our vacation there!

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Located in a wonderful area on Anna Maria Island. The direct private beach access was so convenient. Sea Cottage, even though small in square feet is laid out in such a way that occupants never felt crowded. The pace on the island lends itself to a laid-back vibe. The golf cart rental was the perfect way to buzz around the island. We could not have asked for a better host. Kari was so responsive during the booking process and with any questions we had along the way. We are already talking about booking again!

Wr just spent 10 wonderful days at this property. It’s close to everything. Biking to many places is the best. I will say though that’s it’s not exactly gulf/beach front considering the walk to get to the beach. It’s a good 200 steps, but a lovely walk through a ‘rain forest’ like landscape and then through the dunes. If I’m on beachfront I want to see and hear the ocean. The sunsets were amazing. Don’t worry about beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, beach cart, towels, cooler, noodles, bikes, kyaks - this place has ALL of that. My only complaint is it could have been cleaner than it was. For the money to rent it, more detail should have been shown, especially to the back screened living area. We had a couple of concerns and all we did was text Kara, the property manager, and it was immediately taken care of. All in all, it’s a great place. The cleaners just need to be more attentive to detail.

This is the best place to relax instantly! We enjoyed the direct access to the beach including the possibility to swim, walk, watch all the animals or kayak between dolphins…. The house has everything we needed, the beach equipment was perfect, the outdoor shower is great and the garden is unique! Outstanding is the great communication with Kari. We will come back next year. Sibylle and Andreas from Hamburg/Germany

We stayed at Sea Garden over the Christmas holiday. The cottage was exactly as pictured, and as other reviews mention, was clean, well decorated, had everything you need, and in the most amazing location on the island. The kitchen is well stocked and we appreciated some key staples like olive oil, salt & pepper, spices, etc. being available. Just outside is a shed with bikes & helmets, beach chairs, boogie boards, sand toys, even 2 kayaks - truly amazing. Kari is the most gracious and responsive host! We can't wait to return!

House was even better than the photos and the location was perfect. The house had all of the beach toys you could need and an incredibly well stocked kitchen. Kari gave us all of the info we needed, too. We look forward to coming back!

This was our second early December trip to AMI, and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice of accommodations. My spouse actually found this place while we were on the island the previous year, and we booked it mostly based on location. In addition to the great location, the house was so comfortable, with the perfect amount of space for us with two adults and two young kids. The well stocked shed with really nice beach equipment and the outdoor shower really great for us, and we made full use of kitchen and grill, only eating out twice during our week stay. We plan to be back again and again. Thank you for making such a great place available.

This is our second time at this property. Beautiful surroundings, easy nature walk to the beach without getting on any roads, and a relaxing feel all around. Those managing the property are great at being in touch.

Property was great. In a beautiful part of AMI, with super easy private access to an almost empty beach! House had everything we needed; especially enjoyed the bikes and beach supplies.

This was our 2nd stay at this property. We like that its a short stroll to the beach but yet surrounded by mangrove and shade trees hence nice private, easy walk to the beach which is beautiful. Well stocked with beach toys, bicycles and extras.

We enjoyed our stay here. The location was great and close to the beach, shops, and restaurants. Outdoor shower was perfect, kitchen was nicely stocked, and the beds were comfortable. There were plenty of beach chairs and bikes in the shed. Nice place!

I have nothing bad to say about this property. Perfect location, charming cottage, beautiful grounds - great for adults and kids. Kari was a pleasure to work with, can't wait to come back!

Our family rented this house and the sister house nearby. Both houses were spotless, so nicely decorated and in the perfect location. We absolutely loved our stay!!!

This place is fantastic… clean, great amenities, proximity to beach, backyard ambiance, outdoor shower is a real perk! We loved it so much we will be back and we do not go anywhere more than once!

This is our second time in the property. The house is great; has everything you need and more. Impeccable clean, well organized, and ready to enjoy (including tons of beach stuff). The communication with the property manager was superb and quick always. The house has private direct access to beach which is very useful to enjoy the beautiful beach with 100% comfort. The beach is white sand and crystal water and mostly just for you and your family (since public access is distant). Hope to be back next year!

Truly an exceptional vacation. The host was very welcoming and made the home accommodating for a family of four. Provided all the necessary beach essentials. The outdoor shower was a plus! Will be returning next summer!

Property manager very accommodating in responding to messages. Home was clean and cozy. Nice to have laundry available after using beach and bath towels. Lush property with lovely short walk to beach from your back door. Would recommend bringing beach chsirs

Awesome location with direct access to the beach. Short distance to shops and restaurants. It was perfect for my wife, two boys (7 and 9) and me. Very clean and everything was in perfect working condition. Definitely would stay here again.

Our Sea Garden cottage at AMI was amazing! It had all the necessary amenities with a lovely screened in porch in the back and direct access to a private beach. The host was very nice and easily available. We absolutely loved it and hope to return soon!!