Sunny Shores stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Sunny Shores cottage, you'll find Palma Sola Bay and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez. H2O Watersportz and Anna Maria Sound are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Anna Maria Sound - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
H2O Watersportz - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Blue Water Explorers - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 4 min drive
Circle K - 4 min drive
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - 5 min drive
Wicked Cantina - 4 min drive
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - 4 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.
The "Grouper"
Surround yourself with style in this standout space. A 1-bedroom efficiency cottage. Approx 1.5 Miles to the Beach. It's Very Secluded with a Privacy Fence Surrounding it. Super-Fast Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly! Outdoor grill located on the patio.
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
The "Grouper" Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 50 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 50 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Shelly H.
Feb 27, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay. Nice accommodations suitable for our needs. Clean. Modern. Close to Santa Maria Island and the beach! Found a couple of great restaurants close by. Loved the washer and dryer in the unit. Quiet and peaceful. We would definitely stay here again! Reasonably priced.
Shelly H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Tina H.
Feb 25, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Amenities, the couch needs to be replaced painful to sit on, the gas grill did not work, warm water never got hot, a pancake griddle is not a 2 burner hot plate. The place was very clean and the bed was comfortable, the outside area was a plus.
Tina H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Mary W.
Feb 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to Anna Maria Island-real “old Florida” feel.
Mary W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
josias s.
Feb 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Very easy check-in, great location. It was very clean and much larger than we expected! The screened porch was very nice also! The only down was that the pullout couch was not comfortable at all. But everything else exceeded our expectations!
josias s.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
deborah f.
Jan 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay to see a friend that was in the area it was a great olace
deborah f.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Liz M.
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was perfect for us. We visited familh over Christmas week and there is a great privacy backyard area and screened in sunroom. I had 2 dogs and it was great for them as well. There is a small beach area at the end of the block and Santa Maria Island is about 6 miles away. Great location and great food nearby
Liz M.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leslie D., Niskayuna, NY
Nov 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was perfectly adorable. Well decorated, maintained & clean. Easy accommodations, great location. Cute little porch. Nice little touches.
Leslie D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vitaliy K.
Nov 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean. Cozy. Beautiful flowers when you walk in. Easy to get to.
Vitaliy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Macaila R.
Oct 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I stayed 5 nights and there is nothing bad I have to say. From the hospitality, to the location, to the prompt response of the owners was amazing. We were within 5 to 10 minutes from Cortez and coquina beach without the hustle and bustle of beach traffic and downtown. We were very impressed!!
Macaila R.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Taylor B.
Oct 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay here. So close to AMI
Taylor B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mallory U.
Oct 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and cute!
Mallory U.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Crystal B.
Sep 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean. No bugs or unsanitary conditions. Great WIFI connection, accessible parking, and clean linens. Owners were polite and responsive.
Upon arrival, trash was left out and around, bed was not made and had dirty sheets, no toilet paper.
Meghan
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Rebecca H.
Sep 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was fine for the three days that I stayed but I thought the neighborhood was a bit run down. It would be nice if soap was provided in the shower area. The price was reasonable.
Rebecca H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Austin S.
Aug 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and cozy place. Perfect for what we needed.
Austin S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
savana w.
Aug 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful little place to stay only minutes away from the beach! Very cozy and clean!
savana w.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Dawn E.
Aug 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The hosts were responsive and the bed was very comfy.
Dawn E.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen F.
Aug 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy. Bed comfortable. Hosts were wonderful and accommodating. Good location close to beaches , shopping & food. Our dog enjoyed running in the side yard instead of on a leash.Communication was excellent would stay again.
Kathleen F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew B.
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mini vaca
Fully enjoyed our stay. Perfect for couples. Very clean. We brought our boat, at the end of our stay we found there is a boat launch in the neighborhood which is very convenient (you just have to call the number on the sign to use) overall we would stay again, and recommend to others.
My stay was absolutely wonderful! The location is great, very convenient. The place itself is extremely comfortable, cozy, and it had everything we needed. The hosts were kind and attentive. It was truly worth every minute.
Maria Eduarda
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
gail S.
May 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stay
Quiet and Convenient
gail S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
christina s.
May 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Nice neighborhood and quiet! Very cute little bungalow.
christina s.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Catherine D.
Apr 29, 2025
Catherine D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane B.
Apr 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Grouper
This place was adorable. Everything we needed for one night. The bed was comfortable. We enjoyed hanging out on the screen porch.
Diane B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Karen M.
Apr 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
GROUPER SUITE
It was perfect for us and the dogs. The doggies had a nice little enclosed yard to play in. Dave loved sitting in the enclosed patio for a smoke. We loved the cottage setup. The bed was so comfortable and the bedroom had everything we needed. The kitchen/living was a great setup too.