2-night availability 5/21 & 6/18 -Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool. Steps from Beach

Anna Maria, Florida
$799 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

DESCRIPTION:

 It doesn't get much better than being right on the water, located on a wide canal, and ½ block from the beach.
 With canal access, you have the possibility of bringing a boat right to the dock through Bimini Bay.
 Enjoy the large 16' x 30' private pool in a picturesque tropical landscape along with a 30' fishing/boat dock.
 Within walking distance of Pine Avenue, City Pier, Two Scoops, Waterfront Restaurant, Galati's Marina,and Island Ocean Star Restaurant.
 Enjoy dangling your feet off the dock, swimming in the pool, relaxing in the sunshine, and walking to dinner.
 There's no better way to unwind and forget all your troubles, than staying at Sunshine Cottage, located in the City of Anna Maria!

THGE SPACE:

 Sunshine Cottage couldn't be a better name, because this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, cottage truly lets you experience the beauty of Anna Maria Island. Enjoy dangling your feet off the dock, swimming in the pool, relaxing in the sunshine, and walking to dinner. With canal access, you can navigate a boat right to the dock through Bimini Bay. There's no better way to unwind and forget all your troubles!
 5 adult Bicycles and 2 child bicycles are available to rent, as well as a 14' tandem ocean kayak to explore the canals and beach!
 Pool heating and cooling is available.

ACCESS:

The street address is 522 South Drive, Anna Maria, 34216 and keypad entry into Sunshine Cottage will be the primary means of access.

PARKING:

Parking is only available for two vehicles on the property. Only up to a small to compact size can be parked in the garage, and up to a full-size SUV in the driveway. Boat trailers are not allowed to be parked on property, along with parking on the grass.
If additional parking is required, a 10’ easement along either side of our street is available. Just don’t block anyone’s driveway, and make sure to park with tire off the street pavement to avoid a ticket from the City of Anna Maria.

BEACH & RECREATION:

For Beach use, we have eight Tommy Bahama beach chairs, umbrella, wheeled cooler, wagon, and beach towels.

Five adult bicycles and two teen bicycles is stored on the property and available to rent for $149 per week, or $39 per day, for all of them.

A Tandem Kayak and life vests are also stored on the property and available to rent for $189 per week, or $49 per day. Off site, golf carts, paddle boards, additional bikes/kayaks, and beach equipment can be rented thru Beach Bums, located at 427 Pine Avenue. (The owner’s golf cart is stored on the side of the property and is not available for rental).

Up to a 25' boat can be docked in the back canal. If you need to rent one, Just 4 Fun Rentals at 5358 Gulf Drive, can bring it right to the backyard dock and pick it up when you are finished. If you prefer a boat charter, Anna Maria Island Excursions is our favorite.

If you do not have fishing equipment, Pine Avenue Bait & Tackle has everything you will need. They are located behind the General Store, at 501 Pine Avenue.

POOL:

The pool wonderful but is extremely sensitive to chemical imbalance. Please make sure to utilize the outdoor shower, prior to use, and refrain from using spray-on sunscreens. Use lotions only, as the spray-on will wreak havoc with the pool’s chlorination and filtering system. The water fountain/feature of the pool is automatic and runs for 15 minutes at select hours. The Pool Chiller or Heater is available to keep the pool at 85 degrees for $20 per day. Please let us know, so we can program the unit ahead of your arrival.

SECURITY:

A NEST video security system monitors the exterior front, side, dock, and rear exterior of the property, and will send us an immediate notification for glass breakage. Recorded video will not be reviewed by the owner unless damage or theft is reported.

KITCHEN & BATH:

The house is fully furnished, with bedding, bath towels, and a washer-Dryer. The kitchen has pots, pans, plates, glasses, and utensils. We also have a standard K-Cup (Keurig) and Cuisinart Grind & Brew coffee makers.
Paper goods, bath, shampoo, soap, and kitchen garbage bags are not supplied. We ask each guest to leave behind enough for the next guest to start their stay. Publix, CVS, Walgreens, and the General Store on Pine Avenue are all located on the island for any purchases. Instacart is also available via Publix.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE:

Also, please note that pool service is on Mondays and Fridays and should not take more than 15 minutes. Lawn maintenance is Thursday AM and should not take more than 30 minutes. Refuse pick-up is on Mondays and Thursdays, and Recycling pick-up is on Mondays. We ask that you place the receptacles by the street the evening prior.

CHECK OUT:

Check-out is by 10 AM on the day of your departure.

Please make sure to hang the bikes back up, alternating the handlebars, and lock the rear wheel. Also lock the kayak, with the lift in the highest position.

QUESTIONS:

Please feel free to call/text Scott if you have any questions or concerns @ 224-246-1060 prior, or during, your stay. Sato Real Estate, our property manager, is also available if any emergency arises, and they’re close by at 519 Pine Avenue.

Sorry about all the warnings/instructions but we want to ensure the best experience for all our tenants! Thank you and we hope you enjoy your stay at Sunshine Cottage.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1500 Sq Ft (139 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Dock Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Heated Pool Hot Tub Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower/tub Combination Soap Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Bicycle Rentals On Site Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Barianne M.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    Our stay was perfect ! The house was beautifully decorated, clean and spacious. All your wants and needs were met . The host did not miss a thing . One of our best vacation with our family !! We would definitely go back and stay at the sunshine cottage. another

  • Jennifer D.

    Submitted May 16, 2024

    Stayed May 9, 2024

    The cottage was beautifully decorated and very clean. It had all amenities and requirements. Beautiful pool area and close to the trolley stop to access Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive. Would definitely go back.

  • Danielle G.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2023

    Stayed Jul 8, 2023

    We had a wonderful stay, the pool was a hit with my kids! The house was clean and had everything we needed. Not too far from our favorite ice cream shop, Two Scoops! Loved using the kayak and bikes too. Thank you for helping make our first visit to AMI a memorable one!

  • kerry s.

    Submitted May 17, 2023

    Stayed Nov 9, 2022

    Overall, the home is small (ok for 4)+ nicely decorated. Only 4 of us were able to make it down due to the hurricane (Hurricane Nicole). It was making landfall in the AMI area the 1st day of our trip. So we asked if we could move our trip to another time or shift it back by 1 day. They were unwilling to do that even though it was available. They said it was not a hurricane + asked where we were getting our info (we were using the Wall Street Journal, TWC, and local Sarasota news). They said we could come early but that was not helpful (hard to move up trip/flights and why come to sit through a dangerous hurricane?). Some of our flights were cancelled, rerouted to land in other airports and the bridge to the airport was closed - in short it was a disaster that could have been easily avoided. When we were in the process of checking with the airlines to see if we could stay another day they charged for the additional night without us confirming 1st. Overall, cute house but really difficult time with the owners.

  • Gena T.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2022

    Stayed Aug 18, 2022

    We loved this place- it was perfect for our girls trip and a great location!

  • Alisha W.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2022

    Stayed Oct 14, 2021

    Amazing property, pool was awesome, walk across the street to see sunrise on the beach. Owners have made it very comfortable

  • alexis m.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2022

    Stayed Oct 22, 2021

    We had a wonderful girls' weekend away here in Anna Maria! The house was exactly as pictured and was in a great location. So many great memories and I can't wait to visit again with my family. The only issue we had was getting some of the bikes down from their storage location as they were very heavy. Great communication with the host as well to solve any issues.

  • Laura C.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2021

    Stayed Aug 19, 2021

    Great location (near water but need to bike to beach) and on the canal. We were 7 adults and we fit with no problem. Kitchen had all the amenities, owners were very responsive, check in and check out process super smooth. Everything was exactly as advertised. The house was so great we hardly ever left! Thank you Scott and Michelle for creating such a great place to come to just relax and unwind. Will definitely be back!

  • Joe B.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2020

    Stayed Oct 9, 2020

    Everything was as advertised. The pool and patio were so nice that you don’t even have to leave the house. Would definitely book again if ever traveling to Anna Maria Island.

  • ann b.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2019

    Stayed May 23, 2019

    This is my second time at the sunshine cottage and it never fails to impress. The location is great! The house has every amenity that will make your stay convenient. The house is always clean and the pool is amazing! Thank you again

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$799+
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