Boater's Dream! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool.

Anna Maria, Florida
$752 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Escape the Traffic:

Private Waterfront Oasis on AMI’s Historic North End.

Welcome to Sunshine Cottage, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom premium coastal retreat designed for families, boaters, and beach lovers. Situated on a pristine deep-water canal on the exclusive, historic North End of Anna Maria Island, this property allows you to completely bypass the heavy tourist traffic of Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach while keeping everything you love within a short stroll.

Walk just half a block (3 minutes) to splash in the calm waters of Bay Beach, or take a 15-minute sunset stroll to the iconic shores of Bean Point. When you are ready for shopping, ice cream, or dinner, the boutique storefronts of Pine Avenue, the historic City Pier, and the famous Rod and Reel Pier are all just steps from your front door.

PRIVATE WATERFRONT RESORT AMENITIES

Our entire backyard is engineered for outdoor living and island adventure:

Deep-Water Boat Dock: Bring up to a 30-foot boat directly to our private 30' dock on Bimini Bay—featuring zero overhead bridge restrictions out to the Gulf of Mexico.

Heated/Chilled Private Pool: Relax by an oversized 16'x30' custom pool with a soothing waterfall feature (pool temperature control available October–April).Complimentary Island Gear: Skip the rental shops! 7 premium bicycles are available to rent (5 adult, 2 youth) as well as 14-foot tandem ocean kayak with life jackets.

Ultimate Beach Pack: Pack up our heavy-duty beach wagon with 8 Tommy Bahama beach chairs, a rolling cooler, a large umbrella, and plush beach towels.

DESIGNED FOR FAMILY COMFORT (SLEEPS 8–10)

Inside, the cottage features bright, Scandinavian-inspired coastal architecture, soaring vaulted ceilings, and high-end finishes tailored for multi-generational groups:

Primary Bedroom: Premium Queen Beautyrest Black mattress, private en-suite bathroom, ample storage, and a Smart/Roku TV.

Guest Bedroom 2: Comfortable Queen Beautyrest mattress, spacious dresser, luggage rack, and a Smart/Roku TV.Guest

Bedroom 3: Two Twin beds with premium hybrid mattresses and a 24” Smart/Roku TV—perfect for kids or singles.

Living Areas: Open-concept family spaces featuring two upgraded Queen sleeper sofas with extra-thick comfort mattresses.

Chef’s Kitchen: Fully stocked with premium cookware, dishes, and standard small appliances, including both a standard Keurig K-Cup machine and a Cuisinart Grind & Brew coffee maker.

BLAZING FAST WI-FI & ENTERTAINMENT

Remote Work Friendly: Ultra-high-speed 777 Mbps Wi-Fi blankets the entire interior and the outdoor pool deck seamlessly.

Streaming & Movies: Every bedroom and living space features a 4K Smart TV pre-loaded with premium streaming networks (Max, Disney+, Hulu+, ESPN+, Prime Video) and a massive digital library of over 600 uncut movies on VUDU.

GUEST LOGISTICS & PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT

Contactless Arrival: Check yourself in easily after 3:00 PM via our secure smart-lock keypad entry code.

Rigorous Sanitation: We adhere to strict, professional cleaning and disinfection protocols between every guest stay to ensure a spotless arrival.

Island Provisions: Standard grocery delivery via Instacart is fully supported. Local essentials at Publix, CVS, Walgreens, and the General Store on Pine Avenue are all located right on the island for quick supply runs.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees 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 Coffee/tea Maker 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, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • 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 Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Parasailing Nearby Sailing 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
  • 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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