The Wee Cottage | House in Anna Maria

We left after the first night because the conditions were completely unacceptable and materially different from what was represented in the listing. The home was surrounded by two active construction sites at the rear and a dilapidated abandoned house immediately adjacent to the property. There was constant loud banging and drilling beginning around 7:30 a.m. and continuing through sundown. Construction workers also had direct sightlines into the backyard, making the outdoor space unusable and eliminating any sense of privacy.None of this was clearly or adequately disclosed in the listing. While the word “construction” was mentioned, it did not convey that the backyard would be unusable, that privacy would be compromised, or that there would be persistent noise throughout the day. Nothing in the listing prepared us for the reality of the conditions we encountered.In addition, the pool was advertised as being heated to 85 degrees, which it was not.I contacted the host/property manager immediately and was told I was not eligible for a refund due to the vague reference to “construction” in the listing. As a result, I lost the full cost of the stay and was forced to book another hotel the next morning.I feel misled by the listing and deeply disappointed by the handling of this situation.

The Wee Cottage is a charming older home. The furniture is dated but it fits the cottage theme. The sofa bed mattress should be updated. The TVs had cable access but not access to log into streaming services. The backyard is very nice with the pool and putting green. We enjoyed sitting by the pool, but the house next door was under construction (no fault of the property) but it was noisy as we were trying to enjoy time at the pool.Our biggest issue was the additional daily fee to heat the pool to 85 degrees. This fee was not disclosed in the listing when we booked and was only mentioned when we contacted the property management company a few days before our trip to make sure the heat would be on. The location of the cottage is fantastic. It was only a 3-minute walk to the beach. It was a short walk to the main road with shops to explore.

Great spot and really great backyard setup!! Very rustic inside. Fun place for an AMI visit!

Old florida vibesBoth my partner and I were born and raised in Florida, and we’ve seen a great many changes -particularly to our coastlines. We love Wee Cottage because it reminds us of what once was. If you are looking for a shiny, razzle-dazzle, modern home, keep scrolling. If you want to experience a cozy, old Florida vibe, this is the place. It’s small, and clean. The putting green and pool are a great backyard touch. We just really loved being in this space. We spend a lot of time in Anna Maria and a couple of our favorites were lost to the hurricanes last year. I’m so glad this old girl survived because she’s now become our ‘place’.

Secluded area. Very quiet and peacefully. The pool was wonderful. Could walk to the beach in a couple of minutes. The cottage was well maintained and decor was lovely.

Secluded property, very quiet area. Lovely pool. Comfortable furnishing and decor. Just a couple minutes walk to the beach. Had a totally relaxing time. Perfect stress relief getaway.

We loved the Wee Cottage. Quaint with a taste of Old Florida. Such a thoughtful and joyful vacation experience close to the beach.

Cute little place just steps from the beach. The private pool was clean and inviting. Everything in the house worked. It's small, and cute but could use some thoughtful details to improve the experience and make it exceptional

Overall, we love the location and the house was clean and the pool area was very nice.

There is a very bad smell in the whole house. Furniture is broken and dirty. Refrigerator doesn’t work properly. Fence was being removed next door so had no privacy. Luckily the property manager was a super star and found us a beautiful house to move into.

Cute, quaint cottage. Loved the old Florida style decor. House inside was clean. Window air conditioner units kept house cool. The one in the bedroom was noisy though and kicked on often. Shower is a good size but the bathroom is very small. Pool was warm and great! Loved the putting green. Would've been nice to have a couple other putters though. Screened porch with table and chairs was very nice. Landscaping and the outside area needed some TLC and clean up. Hose to fill the pool had two splits in it. Homes around the cottage were very run down and an eye sore. A lot of construction! Maybe a result of the recent hurricane. Location to the beach, restaurants and shopping was fantastic! Enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again!

Easy and close beach access. Location nearby all amenities and necessities. Did not see that the a/c units were window units, the bedroom unit is AMAZING, however the main room unit was mediocre. The Wee Cottage is adorable!!!

The house is perfect for one or two people and it exudes “old Florida” charm. The backyard is large and pretty secluded, with a nice pool and a small comfortable lanai that is connected to the bedroom. The bathroom is very small but there’s a good sized shower so it suited our needs perfectly. Don’t worry about the A/C units not doing the job, the 2 of them were very sufficient in keeping the place very cool. Great location, easy walk to Pine Avenue and one of the best beach accesses is right around the corner. Lovely home!

The Wee cottage was the perfect couple spot. Secluded enough to relax outside, and perfect location to get to the beach within minutes. We can't wait to book again.

The 2 window AC units were great, the pool and spa were cleaned upon first day of arrival. But the best underlying value you will enjoy is how close it is to the beach!

We loved this place. So close to the beach and a beautifully decorated cottage. Would definitely rent again!

We loved the wee cottage location and charm but home & pool were not cleaned well. It was a bummer since we vacation in AMI often & would have loved to rent it again if the house would have been cleaner. The pool was lovely if it would have been cleaned & if the hot tub worked would be nice and should be mentioned in the description of the property that is just for show.

Upon arrival there was a very strong odor in the entire home, which we eventually determined was probably the smell of all the wood paneling. We then noticed the stains on all of the furniture, further discovering that the 2 chairs in the living room are broken on the sides and the back. There was some sort of rodent droppings on the kitchen counter next to the paper towel holder with hair. When we woke up Friday morning there were additional droppings to the right of the sink. In an attempt to use the tongs from the utensil container, they were greasy and spotted with dirt, leading us to believe the kitchen would be unavailable for our use. The bed had ants on the headboard, between the mattress and headboard, under the pillows and blanket as well. No one was able to sleep on the bed. The bathroom had hair already in the top cut in inside the shower. The pool was green and filled with debris which they did rectify. We spent all of our arrival evening attempting to find another place to stay, knowing that we'd lose all of our money we had already paid but to us it was worth it. We were unable to find another suitable location, forcing us to stay in an unclean home that they said they would send a local team out to inspect and they never came. This was a major let down; I booked the trip 6 months in advance for my dad and I, all to have our weekend ruined by these conditions.

Found a little piece of paradise