Close to Beach! 1/2 Block from Beach- Private Boat Dock & 30' Pool

Three night staycation with friends from out of town. Quiet, secluded property on canal with great pool. Close to restaurants and shopping. Would highly recommend this rental.

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable and we loved the pool. My grandchildren loved how the pool lit up at night with different colors. My daughter and I agreed that we would stay here again in the future.

This house has everything and so many nice touches beyond that. The backyard is the perfect setting for a tropical vacation. The landscaping is beautiful, the pool was fun and has a fountain and lights and we loved sitting out on the dock by the canal! They have a green light in the water, near the dock, that attracts fish and we enjoyed watching them at night. We appreciated having beach equipment provided at the house and took advantage of the bikes and kayak we could rent from the owners. While out in the kayak we believe we were lightly bumped underneath by a manatee! Unfortunately we didn't get a full sighting. This house is exactly as it appears in the listing. Communication with Michelle was great. We arrived before check in time due to an early flight and we were able to drop off our luggage before the house was ready. We had a golf cart for getting around, which worked well and we enjoyed being on the quieter, north, side of the island. We hope to come back!

This property was great for our two week getaway a way. Kitchen was well stocked. Beds were comfortable. Pool was nice and heated upon request. Would recommend renting a golf cart to ride around the island. It is very close to the houses next to it and parking was very tricky but other than that our stay was wonderful.

Visited for Thanksgiving Weekend. House was clean with everything we needed. Location was close to beach and restaurants. Enjoyed be able to kayak and paddle board from the backyard.Would rent again.

Cute house, very clean. You can walk to all the downtown shops. Heated pool was very relaxing. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay!

Perfect place to go for a few days w family to celebrate a wedding! Cute little cottage with all the comforts from home! Rode bikes around town and to some private beaches every day and then came back to the house for a swim in the pool. Very relaxing and would do it again next year!

This was our first visit to Anna Maria Island and we loved it. Beautiful beaches and water, bike friendly and laid back....perfect for a relaxing holiday. Sunshine Cottage was a wonderful place to stay. We enjoyed being on the canal, yet very close to the bayside beach and an easy cycle or drive to the ocean beach. The house was beautifully furnished and well equipped. We especially appreciated all of the gear for the beach - chairs, umbrellas etc. We enjoyed the bikes and ease of getting to nearby shops and restaurants. The pool was warm, clean and a good size for all 6 of us to enjoy. The backyard landscaping is very pretty, we loved the coconut palms. We hired a stand up paddle board from Beach Bum rentals on Pine Ave and saw dolphins and manatee in the bay. Be aware that the bathrooms and bedrooms in the Cottage are a little on the small side (as pictured). Not a problem for us. The owners were very responsive and pleasant to deal with. We would like to return one day.

We truly enjoyed our week at sunshine cottage! The house was even nicer than the pictures. Kitchen had everything we could need. The bikes were a great addition and fun way to get around the island. The pool was perfect and we loved sitting on the dock and having a water view!

The Sunsgine Cottage was fantastic. The house is adorable, very clean, comfortable and has a great location. Everything you need is provided: beach towels, beach toys, beach chairs, a wagon, etc. the only downside to this trip was that our stay was too short! The pool is beautiful and the kids loved it. It was only a very short walk to the bay side, and since we had small kids we drove to the gulf side. Both sides were gorgeous with lots of shells. We didn't see any wildlife off the dock except for a couple of fish and minnows. However, with a beautiful view and the pool we weren't disappointed. I highly recommend this home and hope to be back!