Every year we do a girls trip to FL, this year did not disappoint, the location was amazing (monkey bus a huge bonus) close to shopping, very close to the beach, and on our cooler day, we lounged by the heated pool. Would absolutely recommend.

Pool was great, quick walk to beach. Great location. Nice place to hang out.

We had the best experience ever renting this property. It had everything we needed for the week. It was very close to the beach. All the food we could ever want. The house came with everything we needed. I got food to cook for a few meals at the house. Perfect perfect perfect location. I don’t want to tell too many people about it because I don’t want to lose an opportunity to get in.

This property is exactly as advertised and is very well maintained. It is a great location and the backyard is amazing! The pool area is a relaxing oasis. I can’t say enough about this property 😊 It has everything you need for a fantastic vacation!

This house was everything we could have possibly wanted in a true vintage Florida beach cottage. Everything on the interior was updated and decorated beautifully. The kitchen was very well equipped. What really makes this house special is the outdoor space which was our own tropical oasis for the week. Even with red tide, it was a lifesaver having the pool out back. Loved the tiki bar and stereo system but my favorite was the hammock. We felt secluded even though we had neighbors. The house is super convenient to the beach and walking distance to great stores and restaraunts. The only negative would be when the landscapers stopped by. We were enjoying the pool and the outdoor space and a young man began to spray pesticide all around us. We had to ask him to stop. Very disheartening to see so much spraying being done on the island which poisons the insects (which feed the beautiful birds) and the waterways. Not environmentally friendly but I digress. The Sandbox was perfection and would love to stay here again. Finding a better cottage would be hard to do!

Great experience from check in to check out. The pool was great and the location perfect.

We loved this place so much. The house was beautiful, comfortable and convenient with beach and amenities nearby. The backyard oasis is the best: beautifully landscaped and private. The kids loved it!

The Sandbox was wonderful! An excellent location.

Pool was clean and warm. Nice.

The Sandbox was perfect for us. Tastefully decorated and rich in character. The tiki bar around the pool included a sound system and a refrigerator. The grounds were exceptionally well maintained. It’s located in the heart of the island and the beach is just a half block away when leave by the back gate. There is a raised deck cleverly built into the rear corner that allows a limited ocean view. We would gladly rent this property again!

The backyard makes you feel like you are in your own little hideaway. The beach is a block away. The house had everything we needed. The only drawback would have been if we needed the 3rd bedroom. It was a lovely glassed in room at the front of the house but there were no coverings on the windows. Overall we enjoyed our stay a great deal.

This was our 14th spring break on AMI. The Sandbox is by far our favorite rental of all! It is a great location; and while you are not right on the beach, you have a beautiful view from the quaint "crows nest"; as well as only a one minute walk to the gorgeous beach. You will LOVE the backyard! It is a paradise oasis; we spent a majority of our time out there. It was amazing. The interior is very tasteful and beachy. The furniture is comfortable and the kitchen is nicely equipped. The home was very clean and the rental management team was most helpful (especially since we were there just prior to the COVID19 shut downs). We already re-booked for next year!

The Sandbox was incredibly clean and very comfortable. The location is great - a short walk to the beach (through a back path). The pool area was great! We loved the tiki bar! We would definitely go again!

This little gem was the perfect home away from home for our family of 6 with kids ages ranged from 23 to 10. Plenty of comfy beds, ample linens, beach towels etc so we were never without. The backyard is truly an oasis. We opted for the pool heat and were happy we did. We used every inch of the back yard, music played daily, walked to the beach to play bocce and football, and just relaxed in the sun. It’s in the perfect location too - easy access to the trolley and shops. You can’t go wrong with this house and we would absolutely rent it again on our next trip to AMI!

We stayed here for 4 nights after 3 days at Universal. We needed some down time at the beach. We chose this cottage over a condo right on the ocean because we didn't want to share a pool with anyone else. It was nice heading out to the beach in the morning or evenings, then coming back, showering off right by the pool, then jumping in for a nice leisurely swim with our kiddos. There is a fence in the back that you can exit through to walk to the beach and it takes all of 60 seconds to get to the beautiful sandy shores. There's even a deck by the pool with a view of the ocean if you enjoy sipping coffee or reading with the ocean in sight. This area was quiet and quaint. We loved it. Very close to mom and pop beach restaurants and Publix for groceries. I would love to go back. No problems inside either. Kitchen was well appointed with supplies. Even several rooms for tv watching when you feel like heading in for the night. They left us enough detergent for 4 loads of laundry and plenty of toilet paper. A great time was had by all!!!!

We stayed at The Sandbox the week of April 14 - 21 and had a wonderful time. The house is literally a 3 minute walk to the beach. We walked to watch the sunset every night we were there. We especially loved the front enclosed porch. We loved to sit in there and watch the world go by while drinking our coffee. The interior of the house was very clean and comfortable. The pool was a wonderful amenity. My husband especially liked it as a way to cool off after a run! JoJo was very helpful and very quick to respond to any questions we had. Our damage deposit was refunded promptly and with no hassle! Early in the week, insurance inspectors had to stop by and she gave us plenty of notice. We ended up being there when they stopped by, they were only there very briefly and we had a very nice chat with one of the men working. Everyone on the island was very nice and welcoming. We can't wait for our next trip to AMI!

The place is spotless! The house is very comfortable and the kitchen is equipped with everything you need to cook including a nice grill in the backyard. However, we never did because there are so many great restaurants on the island. The beach is a very quick walk and beautiful. The pool is perfect. The tiki bar is fabulous. We hooked our music to the speakers and felt like we were at a private resort. Jo Jo is great!! Already planning our return trip.

The cottage has everything needed for you to enjoy yourself. It’s conveniently located for dining out, very close to beach access and very walkable to most anywhere might want go. Local choices for dining abound. We would definitely rent again

We want to book this place for the whole winter we loved it so much. We had the best time, and basically never left the pool, the tiki bar or the sunset viewing platform because the backyard was so peaceful and relaxing. We just tossed steaks on the BBQ, and kept chilling! I am already making plans to come back. Thank you for making such a magical retreat.

This property is beautifully decorated and well maintained. Private pool area very well landscaped. Short walk to the beach and shopping. Quiet neighborhood. Property manager was easy to work with.

I booked this house before it was renovated last year, so you can imagine my surprise when I arrived to a totally upgraded home. The bedroom decor, the landscaping, the tiki bar... this place has everything you need to enjoy chill time by the ocean. There is even a sunset viewing platform, where you can see the sunset and drink fresh margaritas! (There is an outlet on the platform!!!) Speaking of the ocean, it's literally a 1minute walk. You can HEAR THE SURF which I adore. I would have thought I'd have to pay way more for a little ocean view and the sound of the surf so I'm thrilled that I found this place. We will DEFINATELY be coming back... In fact I'm going to book my 2019 dates now. :)

Friends of mine raved about Holmes Beach and after spending time there... we loved everything about this area. Close to the most gorgeous beach, this charming house was the perfect place to recover from back surgery. I spent my days by the pool, relaxing while my husband made the best drinks in the Tiki Hut. We loved the decor inside the house. The kitchen cabinets even have nautical inspired rope pulls... and the backyard made me smile every day. We love trop-rock music so having the names of all the famous performers all around, was sooo fun. The stereo system and music just made every day so great and so chill. The welcome book suggested we try the BBQ place called Mr. Bones, which is just one block away, and it was divine. I am telling all my friends and family about the Sandbox, and about Holmes Beach. Next time my parents want to come and stay the Postcard Cottages, which are right next door.

House was perfect size and very cute, and the location so close to the beach was perfect!

This place is dreamy, but safety issues were pointed out on second day of a 2 month stay and were never addressed. Also, place is for sale, so get ready to possibly have your vacation interrupted 3 times a week without much warning. But place is fantastic.

We stayed at this rental for 10 days over the Christmas Holiday. The rental is decorated very nicely, the home is clean and comfortable. We stayed here with our three kids and small dog and it had everything we needed. The outdoor area around the pool was very nice and landscaped and was very private and tropical. The kids loved the heated pool and the adults enjoyed lounging around in the comfortable chairs and cozy hammock. When you have had your fill of the home and pool area. Take a real short walk to the beautiful beach. I highly recommend anyone to stay here you won't be disapponted. Best review I can say about the rental is we would definately stay here again!!

The Sandbox (Anna Maria Island) is a wonderful vacation rental home. The backyard is a cozy oasis with a pool, bar and seating areas. The beautiful beach is a short block away. The owners thought of everything (shampoo, conditioner, bug repellant, sunblock, toilet paper, beach towels, cooler, beach cart, and etc.)....EVERYTHING! And, pet friendly with a doggie door and fenced backyard! Our dogs, Luna and Luxi enjoyed vacation with their family. The Sandbox is located in walking distance to restaurants, shops, drugstore and the complementary AMI Trolley. Diana quickly answered any questions. Very positive vacation experience!!!

The Sandbox was perfect for our family of 4 as well as 2 dogs! We absolutely loved having our dogs with us and is typically so hard to find somewhere to vacation where we can bring them. Diana and Pablo have the most charming cottage. They've thought of everything! Each day we enjoyed the pool, then took a very quick walk to the beautiful beach (which was never too crowded), then back to the pool. Amazing! We can't wait to plan our next trip to The Sandbox!

We have fallen in love with the Sandlot! The owners (Diana & Pablo) have done SUCH a wonderful job upgrading all the rooms in the house. We absolutely loved the beach décor throughout the house and being SOOOO close to the beach! It's perfectly located within a couple of minutes drive to lots of restaurants, shops and beaches. Our favorite part was that our whole family (our 2 dogs that are 60lbs & 40lbs and our cat), along with a 3-year-old were able to travel with us and make memories with us. Since our dogs aren't tiny, we usually have problems finding places that will welcome them. Thanks for making it a FAMILY vacation! The pool and tiki hut were icing on the cake for us! Walk out the back fence and the beach is literally a minute walk (if that). We can't say enough great things about this place. The owners thought of everything (down to paper towels, toilet paper, beach towels....EVERYTHING!). We can't wait to come back here for a future vacation! We can't recommend this place enough! And Diana and Pablo were very easy to get in touch with and quickly responded to any questions we had. Book now!!