10/10 Excellent
Trent M.
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
great time
Trent M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Entire home
65 steps to beach or bay, 150,000-dollar pool, deck, views, paddle boards/Kayaks
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m
Popular amenities
- Hot tubHot tub
- Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
- PoolPool
- KitchenKitchen
- Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
- WasherWasher
Explore the area
BRADENTON BEACH, FL
- Historic Bridge Street Pier6 min walk
- Cortez Beach9 min walk
- Coquina Beach3 min drive
- St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)51 min drive
Room options
About the area
Bradenton Beach
Seaside stay .Your stay at this vacation home will put you steps from Cortez Beach and a 5-minute walk from Bradenton Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Historic Bridge Street Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
- Historic Bridge Street Pier - 6 min walk
- Cortez Beach - 9 min walk
- Bradenton Beach Marina - 9 min walk
- Coquina Baywalk - 19 min walk
- Coquina Beach - 3 min drive
Getting around
- Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
- Wicked Cantina - 12 min walk
- Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - 9 min walk
- Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - 7 min walk
- Seafood Shack - 3 min drive
- Cortez Clam Factory - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
65 steps to beach or bay, 150,000-dollar pool, deck, views, paddle boards/Kayaks
Location, location, location!
AMI Beach + Bay Home with $150,000 Pool - Cortez Beach Retreat "Views Over the Water" duplex upstairs unit
• 65 steps to Cortez Beach + 7 miles of white Anna Maria Island sand!
• $150,000 new large, heated pool with salt-water, spillover spa, sitting shelf, and built-in umbrellas.
• Gulf of Mexico + Beach + Bay Views from inside home.
• New deck overlooking pool + sliding glass doors onto it.
• Paddleboard + Kayak for either Gulf of Mexico or Sarasota Bay.
• 3 blocks North to Bridge Street restaurants, bars, pier, and shopping (downtown Bradenton Beach) + listen to the Bell Tower Clock ringing on each hour –
live music on the weekends!
• Ping pong table.
• New quartz countertops, new over-range microwave, new king bed, new washer and dryer and closet, and new plank flooring,.
• Cortez Beach close on shortest AMI block connecting the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay.
• Jetty on Gulf of Mexico Jetty straight across beach with awesome views + sunsets + fishing.
• Put our Paddleboard + Kayak directly onto Sarasota Bay or the Gulf of Mexico to paddle to Bridge Street Pier, historic Cortez fishing village, Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass, Jewfish/Goliath Key, or wherever else you can around AMI!
• Dish Network satellite TV with DVR for recording shows while at the beach or Bridge Street.
• High-speed Wireless Internet.
• New paver path to street and enlarging backyard play area along with outdoor shower.
• Watch the mainland thunderstorms over the intercoastal Sarasota Bay.
• Grill outdoor next to pool.
• Coquina Beach is only 6 blocks to the south connected to Cortez Beach!
• Coquina Baywalk on Leffis Key only 12 blocks to the south
• Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass only 15 blocks to the south or a boat/jet ski/kayak/paddleboard ride away.
• Unlike bay homes further north on AMI, Gulf of Mexico water currents through Longboat Pass provide lack of decay so there are no foul smells.
• Cornhole bean bag toss game + board games.
• Boat Slip 6 blocks away at Bradenton Beach Marina - https://bradentonbeachmarina.com/boat-storage/
• High-speed Wireless Internet.
• First floor of duplex Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" is also available for reunions or weddings at www.vrbo.com/1920259
Sleeping arrangements:
• Master Bedroom - King bed, beach/Gulf view, ceiling fan, satellite TV, dresser, closet
• Family Bedroom - 2 Single beds, beach/Gulf view, ceiling fan, closet
• Living Room - Queen sleeper sofa with space on ground for an air mattress
Our original AMI home is much easier to navigate than new-build 3-story homes on Anna Maria Island because our first floor is on the ground level and the second floor is one easy set of stairs. Other rebuilt homes on the island usually require climbing multiple flights of stairs up or taking small elevators.
Florida's best-kept secret, Anna Maria Island (AMI), features beautiful white sugar sand beaches, older Florida charm, award-winning restaurants, and shopping all within easy walking distance or a ride aboard the free "Anna Maria Island Trolley". One of the few places in the world where the sunset is regularly applauded, this tiny slice of paradise stretches for 7 miles into the Gulf. Just across the Cortez bridge on the south side of the island, is the old school Florida fishing village of Cortez, where restaurants have excellent seafood and some have live music.
Please consider bringing more family/friends to our 15 Florida Beach Homes or 8 Colorado Mountain Lodges or 3 Tennessee Lake/Country Homes on either Vrbo or the other primary platform. The number at the start are the # folks who can stay there:
Island Salt Life!
7 • "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" - 2nd floor - "Over the Water" -https://www.Vrbo.com/1920061?dateless=true
6 • "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" - 1st floor - "On the Water" - https://www.Vrbo.com/1920035?dateless=true
6 • Cortez Beach Retreat "Views" - 2nd floor- https://www.Vrbo.com/1920266?dateless=true
6 • Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" - 1st floor - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774464?dateless=true
6 • Bridge Street Pier Beach Home - https://www.Vrbo.com/3795636?dateless=true
6 • Bridgeport #202 - Beach View Retreat - https://www.Vrbo.com/977187?dateless=true
6 • Bridgeport #203 - Sunset View Retreat - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772892?dateless=true
6 • Bridgeport #207 - Beach + Gulf View Retreat - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772900?dateless=true
8 • Gulf View Retreat - 150 5-stars - 2nd floor - https://www.Vrbo.com/557191?dateless=true
8 • Pool Side Retreat - 150 5-stars - 1st floor - https://www.Vrbo.com/614098?dateless=true
3 • Ohana Beach Retreat - Unit A - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774458?dateless=true
5 • Ohana Beach Retreat - Unit B - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774456?dateless=true
5 • Ohana Beach Retreat - Unit C - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774461?dateless=true
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8 • Sea Turtle Pool & Beach Home - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772896?dateless=true - Nokomis Beach at Casey Key
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4 • Zebulon Pike Cabin - Cabin next to Coal Creek - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772891?dateless=true
4• John C. Frémont Lodge - Cottage next to Coal Creek - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772897?dateless=true
4 • Kit Carson Lodge - Cottage on Coal Creek - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772894?dateless=true
4 • Buffalo Bill Lodge - Cottage next to Coal Creek - https://www.vrbo.com/3774463 ?dateless=true
2 • Jim Bridger Cabin - Historic Cabin on Coal Creek - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774462?dateless=true
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12 • Chattanooga Pool + Farmhouse - Large pool + home in quiet countryside near Chattanooga + Cleveland + Southern Adventist University
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Rex & Michele Geissler
Golden, Colorado
AMI Beach + Bay Home with $150,000 Pool - Cortez Beach Retreat "Views Over the Water" duplex upstairs unit
• 65 steps to Cortez Beach + 7 miles of white Anna Maria Island sand!
• $150,000 new large, heated pool with salt-water, spillover spa, sitting shelf, and built-in umbrellas.
• Gulf of Mexico + Beach + Bay Views from inside home.
• New deck overlooking pool + sliding glass doors onto it.
• Paddleboard + Kayak for either Gulf of Mexico or Sarasota Bay.
• 3 blocks North to Bridge Street restaurants, bars, pier, and shopping (downtown Bradenton Beach) + listen to the Bell Tower Clock ringing on each hour –
live music on the weekends!
• Ping pong table.
• New quartz countertops, new over-range microwave, new king bed, new washer and dryer and closet, and new plank flooring,.
• Cortez Beach close on shortest AMI block connecting the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay.
• Jetty on Gulf of Mexico Jetty straight across beach with awesome views + sunsets + fishing.
• Put our Paddleboard + Kayak directly onto Sarasota Bay or the Gulf of Mexico to paddle to Bridge Street Pier, historic Cortez fishing village, Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass, Jewfish/Goliath Key, or wherever else you can around AMI!
• Dish Network satellite TV with DVR for recording shows while at the beach or Bridge Street.
• High-speed Wireless Internet.
• New paver path to street and enlarging backyard play area along with outdoor shower.
• Watch the mainland thunderstorms over the intercoastal Sarasota Bay.
• Grill outdoor next to pool.
• Coquina Beach is only 6 blocks to the south connected to Cortez Beach!
• Coquina Baywalk on Leffis Key only 12 blocks to the south
• Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass only 15 blocks to the south or a boat/jet ski/kayak/paddleboard ride away.
• Unlike bay homes further north on AMI, Gulf of Mexico water currents through Longboat Pass provide lack of decay so there are no foul smells.
• Cornhole bean bag toss game + board games.
• Boat Slip 6 blocks away at Bradenton Beach Marina - https://bradentonbeachmarina.com/boat-storage/
• High-speed Wireless Internet.
• First floor of duplex Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" is also available for reunions or weddings at www.vrbo.com/1920259
Sleeping arrangements:
• Master Bedroom - King bed, beach/Gulf view, ceiling fan, satellite TV, dresser, closet
• Family Bedroom - 2 Single beds, beach/Gulf view, ceiling fan, closet
• Living Room - Queen sleeper sofa with space on ground for an air mattress
Our original AMI home is much easier to navigate than new-build 3-story homes on Anna Maria Island because our first floor is on the ground level and the second floor is one easy set of stairs. Other rebuilt homes on the island usually require climbing multiple flights of stairs up or taking small elevators.
Florida's best-kept secret, Anna Maria Island (AMI), features beautiful white sugar sand beaches, older Florida charm, award-winning restaurants, and shopping all within easy walking distance or a ride aboard the free "Anna Maria Island Trolley". One of the few places in the world where the sunset is regularly applauded, this tiny slice of paradise stretches for 7 miles into the Gulf. Just across the Cortez bridge on the south side of the island, is the old school Florida fishing village of Cortez, where restaurants have excellent seafood and some have live music.
Please consider bringing more family/friends to our 15 Florida Beach Homes or 8 Colorado Mountain Lodges or 3 Tennessee Lake/Country Homes on either Vrbo or the other primary platform. The number at the start are the # folks who can stay there:
Island Salt Life!
7 • "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" - 2nd floor - "Over the Water" -https://www.Vrbo.com/1920061?dateless=true
6 • "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" - 1st floor - "On the Water" - https://www.Vrbo.com/1920035?dateless=true
6 • Cortez Beach Retreat "Views" - 2nd floor- https://www.Vrbo.com/1920266?dateless=true
6 • Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" - 1st floor - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774464?dateless=true
6 • Bridge Street Pier Beach Home - https://www.Vrbo.com/3795636?dateless=true
6 • Bridgeport #202 - Beach View Retreat - https://www.Vrbo.com/977187?dateless=true
6 • Bridgeport #203 - Sunset View Retreat - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772892?dateless=true
6 • Bridgeport #207 - Beach + Gulf View Retreat - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772900?dateless=true
8 • Gulf View Retreat - 150 5-stars - 2nd floor - https://www.Vrbo.com/557191?dateless=true
8 • Pool Side Retreat - 150 5-stars - 1st floor - https://www.Vrbo.com/614098?dateless=true
3 • Ohana Beach Retreat - Unit A - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774458?dateless=true
5 • Ohana Beach Retreat - Unit B - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774456?dateless=true
5 • Ohana Beach Retreat - Unit C - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774461?dateless=true
8 • Dolphin Pool & Beach Home - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772893?dateless=true - Nokomis Beach at Casey Key
8 • Sea Turtle Pool & Beach Home - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772896?dateless=true - Nokomis Beach at Casey Key
Colorado Rocky Mountain High Lodges near Golden and Boulder!
12 • Quartz Mountain Ranch - Best Views in Colorado Front Range behind Boulder Flatirons and historic Golden
- https://www.Vrbo.com/1014860?dateless=true
8 • Love Mountain Ranch - City Lights + Continental Divide Views near Red Rocks Ampitheater
- https://www.Vrbo.com/2244657?dateless=true
4 • Lewis & Clark Cabin - Historic Cabin on Coal Creek - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772898?dateless=true
4 • Zebulon Pike Cabin - Cabin next to Coal Creek - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772891?dateless=true
4• John C. Frémont Lodge - Cottage next to Coal Creek - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772897?dateless=true
4 • Kit Carson Lodge - Cottage on Coal Creek - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772894?dateless=true
4 • Buffalo Bill Lodge - Cottage next to Coal Creek - https://www.vrbo.com/3774463 ?dateless=true
2 • Jim Bridger Cabin - Historic Cabin on Coal Creek - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774462?dateless=true
Tennessee Lake Houses + Country Homes between Knoxville + Chattanooga!
10 • Perfect Tennessee Lake House on Watts Barr Lake - Private Boat Ramp, Floating + Fixed Docks, Firepit, unbelievable Views and incredible Fishing!
- https://www.vrbo.com/3036629?dateless=true
7 • Awesome Tennessee River House on Lake Chickamauga - Private Covered Boat Dock and fabulous Fishing!
- https://www.vrbo.com/3774454?dateless=true
12 • Chattanooga Pool + Farmhouse - Large pool + home in quiet countryside near Chattanooga + Cleveland + Southern Adventist University
- https://www.Vrbo.com/3772901?dateless=true
Rex & Michele Geissler
Golden, Colorado
Property manager
Rex Geissler
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
- Near the beach
- Beach towels
- Beach sun loungers
Pool/Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Heated pool
- Shared/communal pool
- Fence around the pool
- Spa tub
Internet
- Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Onsite parking
- Car not required
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Coffee/tea maker
- Blender
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV with cable/satellite service
- Table tennis
- Books
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Fenced yard
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Firepit
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
- Near laundromat
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
- Welcoming dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: No smoking, vaping, drugs, cannabis home/property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near the sea
- On the waterfront
- In the city center
- Near a health or beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near outlet shopping
- Near a zoo
- Near the bay
Things to do
- Water park
- Water sports equipment
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Kayak on site
- Rafting nearby
- Golf nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Marina nearby
- Wildlife and game walks nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Hiking nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
- Restrictions apply
- For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Note from host: 1 dog,NO pool area/hair/bed/bark/furniture/scratch
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Note from host: Fabulous for families!
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only 2 extra people can visit property daily
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Only 2 extra people can visit property daily Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
We should mention
- To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
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65 steps to beach or bay, 150,000-dollar pool, deck, views, paddle boards/Kayaks Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
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Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amy F.
6 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Location was perfect to everything we needed. We rented the upstairs and friends rented the lower level. We all loved the pool area and how close we were to the beach and Bridge Street. Highly recommended renting with friends or large families!
Amy F.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kirsten R.
10 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Can’t beat the location - so close to beach and bay. Great pool and hot tub. Comfortable place, had everything we needed.
Kirsten R.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary L S.
6 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was awesome!
This is the third year our family stayed in Anna Maria. We chose this home because of the location and amenities. It truly is steps from the beach or the bay and we were able to walk everywhere including Bridge Street for shopping and restaurants. We only got on the free bus once to visit the North end of the island - check out the Sandbar Restaurant if you go! Sunsets and sunrises all week long and the pool and hot tub were perfect for unwinding after a day at the beach. Rex was a great host! Five stars plus one!
Mary L S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Krista W.
23 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location, great backyard, great host
Krista W.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anthony C.
6 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
My wife and I now love this area of Florida. We will certainly be coming back!
Anthony C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris h.
3 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Loved the location and the pool
Chris h.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy S., tampa, fl
25 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. We will be back
So close to everything.
The place was spacious. The pool inviting. Steps to the beach.
We walked to Bridge Street bars.
Nancy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shayla H.
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
I would stay again
Clean place, good location. No complaints.
Shayla H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason K., Melbourne, Fl
26 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to beach and bay, beautiful pool, lots to do
The location is excellent, so close to the beach and steps from access to the bay. We were able to take advantage of the calm waters of the bay while kayaking and paddle boarding. Then some nice walks and bike rides to the beach, shops, and restaurants. We enjoyed a nice and relaxing time while here. The pool is a shared space with other tenants/renters in the home, but it all worked out nicely.
Jason K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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