Anna Banana: 3 Houses to Beach! North End AMI! Pool by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

This was a great location with great outdoor space. The master bed was horrible. We didn’t sleep all week.

We got off to a rocky start with a fridge on the fritz, but AMI Life's maintenance staff had us up and running within a day with a new unit. Its a just right house, not really big but big enough for an extended family (4 adults, 2 teens, and a pre-K child). Its close enough to the beach to allow for a short walk and no street crossings. Met some really great neighbors who are quite proud of some of their unique architecture (it helped that my wife and I were local residents from way back and knew some of the people who lived on AMI a long time ago). It was pretty warm last week and the pool was a savior. The kids adored the pool. If not on the beach they were at the pool and if not there, then anywhere on AMI enjoying the eateries and shops. We also visited the Desoto Memorial and Ringling - two interesting points not very far away. It was great for my 6:30 AM beach walks, too -not too far from Bean Point. The cornhole boards and putting area were a nice touch, too.

We have rented multiple times on Anna Maria Island and always enjoyed our stays. Anna Banana is the first place we would return to because of its location and comfort. We hosted several senior citizens here over two weeks and each loved the ease of going to the beach, sitting by the pool, walking to Pine Ave for coffee/shopping, and sleeping in a comfortable bed with lovely hot showers. It took a day to figure out the complicated tv system and outdoor lighting but the Anna Maria Life team came to our rescue when we called. We would have appreciated a guide book that was unique to this rental rather than generic to all. Also, and this applies to any rental that provides a single roll of toilet paper/bathroom, it would be wonderful to just move in without worry. If I could change one amenity, though, it would be to add handicap bars in both bathrooms to accommodate the seniors who might struggle with the high-sided tubs. A second suggestion would include adding some beach toys and boogie boards--the waves were magnificent!

Good location, nice pool area, noisy street corner. Beach chairs are cheap, bean bags are old. Kitchen utensils and pots and pans are sub par, cheap. We had one frying pan that was usable. Kitchen ice maker doesn't work, dryer makes a loud noise. Grill is cheap. There is no exhaust fan in the 2nd bathroom. No mirrors in bedroom 2 and 3. Mattresses are really bad and pillows are so cheap and not comfortable. No games to play.

The location was great, just a short walk to the beach. House has a great layout. The pool would have been amazing if the heater was working. They did try several times to fix it, but to no avail. We have been advised the heater is being replaced so hopefully it's fixed for any future guests.Based on recent reviews it may have been broken for a few weeks. There are beach chairs and a cart but the chairs could stand to be replaced.

Can't say enough about this house- we were very please with Anna Banana for our week's vacation. For a small group/family, this house is in a perfect location for quick (1 block) access to the beach and short walks to most of the great shops/restaurants on the norther part of the island. The area is relatively quiet during the day and night. The house (inside) was very clean and beautifully decorated. The rooms were good size and the beds comfy. The kitchen had all the amenities one would need. The living area was a great size and provided enough space for the four of us that stayed. The outside is phenomenal also. The outdoor shower is new and clean and very good at getting sand off before going in the pool. The three putt-putt golf holes and bags set up were fun . The pool is a great size and gets sun for most of the day. The new outdoor sitting area with lights and a fan were spot on to relax and get out of the heat of the day. We did a have a few questions and couple of minor issues (bad light switch for instance) related to things in the house and I was impressed by the promptness, professionalism and quality of work provided by the Anna Maria Life Vacation team. We are looking forward to coming down to the island again.

We never had a washer that worked. Someone did come and work on the washer but when we did use it on Thursday evening stains were left on our clothes. Also, the dishwasher does not work properly. Was really disgusting when we arrived with food at the bottom of the dishwasher. Also, much sand was still on the floor when we arrived. We definitely left the house cleaner then when we arrived. I would like to talk to someone about these issues.

It’s been renovated, but I do find the dishwasher to have a certain smell and the sofa and arm chairs are stained pretty severely. The shower heads were pretty old, as well. It’s an ideal place if you just need somewhere to lay your head at night while frolicking around in the sun during day time.

Enjoyed our stay! Nice location and enjoyed the pool. Shower curtains could have been replaced and Smart T.V.s would have been better! But overall it was great!

We have stayed in AMI for over 15 years. COVID greatly limited our usual rental options so we wanted to try something new. Anna Banana fit the bill in many ways - the pool and the location alone were worth the cost. But the house is not one of those where you know and actual person owns it and comes to stay there each year. It had all the signs of an investor property only- mismatched decor, the mattress was broken, the cleaning had not been thorough (baseboards and ceiling fans were filthy). Kitchen is not appointed with much. Severe lack of good linens or extra blankets and quality pillows. Other places that have actual owners who visit on their own have much more care and attention to the house itself. It was fine - and again location could not be beat. Property Management was top notch as well. Did all they could to replace the completely broken mattress. Not sure we would rent again, if the other rentals we lean on open up.