Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK
Mangrove Cottage
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Come live the island life when you stay in this charming 'Old Florida' style cottage with a private saltwater pool and close proximity to the beach. You'll also have room for three cars in the roomy carport and access to Anna Maria's free trolley.
With only one house between you and the glittering quartz sand on the Gulf of Mexico, start your mornings with a walk on the beach before making your way down to Gulf Drive for pastries and coffee at Ginny and Jane E's. Check out the Pine Avenue shopping district and Bayfront Park for picnicking, then relax on the sand at Bean Point Beach, and visit Rod and Reel Pier and Restaurant for fishing and dining.
The open floor plan keeps everyone close but not cramped, and the air conditioning keeps you cool. Designer-inspired furnishings and a palette of bright, coastal colors provide a playful yet comfortable space to relax. For entertainment, you'll have flatscreen TVs, complete with DVD players, and free WiFi access throughout. The family dog will also enjoy themselves here for an additional nightly fee.
Lounge in the screened lanai for a reading session, quiet conversation, or board games. Cook in the full kitchen or fire up the charcoal grill and make some mouthwatering seafood kabobs next to your sparkling pool. This home offers a private washer/dryer, too, so you can pack light for your trip.
Reconnect with family or friends and create lifelong memories. Book this lovely cottage today!
THINGS TO KNOW Pool heat is included and maintained at 80°F. Additional pool heat to 85°F is available upon request for $32 per day plus tax. A 48 hour notice is required. Heat may not be available if temperatures drop below 65 degrees. We will not be accepting payments for pool heat for the months of May through **There is ongoing construction near the home, no end date as of yet
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Anna Maria
Located in Anna Maria, this cottage is in the city centre and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Bean Point Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 7 min drive
The Ugly Grouper - 4 min drive
The Sandbar Restaurant - 10 min walk
The Waterfront Restaurant - 18 min walk
Ginny's & Jane E's - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK?
As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK on 24 May 2026 start from NZ$818, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK located?
Located in the heart of Anna Maria, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
location, location location. we loved being steps from the beach, able to go back and forth with a small child/elderly for both to enjoy without it being a hassle. the front porch is amazing for morning coffee or games in the evenings.
Jenna C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David B.
28 January 2020
Great spot for a couple.
Location is great and the house is perfect for 2 people.
this cottage was just amazing . location to beach and restaurants was exceptional. we had such an amazing time. quiet area . pool was great . walk to the Beach short . we really did not want to leave.. I could live there. thank you so much for an amazing vacation. hope to return again to same cottage.
Property is one house away from beach access on a very quiet street. Walking distance to great spots. Pool and screened in patio were our favorite spots. They also had beach chairs and sand toys which was an added bonus.
Emily S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Angela F.
19 April 2024
Great location
The location of this place can't be beat...just a minute walk to the beach, and so close to all the fun restaurants on Gulf Dr/Pine St. It's certainly a "cottage"...some updates would make it an incredible place, but the location and pool make up for it. We had a few concerns during our trip, but management was easy to connect with and did what they could to help out and make our stay great.
Angela F.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2024
Hello Angela,
It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the prime location of our property, making it convenient for you to access the beach and nearby amenities. We're glad that you were able to enjoy the pool despite the property's need for updates. Additionally, we're pleased that our management team was able to address your concerns promptly, ensuring that you had a great stay. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
Great location beside the beach. Awesome heated pool with great landscaping in the back yard. Comfortable bed and good kitchen. Floors are bad. All in all we really liked it and would stay there again.
Dwight R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jerry O.
26 July 2024
Mangrove Cottage July 2024
This is our 2nd stay in this wonderful, old-style Florida cottage. Superbly appointed, new appliances and fully stocked kitchen and granite countertops. Best of all is the location. A few steps to the fabulous AMI beach and walking distance to nearby eateries and shopping. Highly recommend and we would definitely return again.
Jerry O.
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Joseph H.
25 March 2024
Renter Beware - House Needs Help
The kitchen was nice and the location was excellent.other than that, good luck.
Nice place located within 100 steps from the beach. Great, clean private pool. Updated kitchen. Bath rooms need some updating. Nice sitting porch. Definitely come back as it’s a great value and walking distance to many restaurants and local watering holes!
Steve & Kelly D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Michelle D.
29 November 2023
A Gem!
Great location for us. Walk to town, coffee shop and some real good food. Screened porch and saltwater pool were delightful. Steps to the beach on a quiet dead end street. We had a few hiccups but they were quickly resolved by the Vacasa team.
Michelle D.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2023
Hi, Michelle! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We apologize for the issues you had and are pleased to see our team was able to resolve the issues quickly. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified
8/10 Good
Kim B.
28 November 2018
Nice little cottage. Liked the updates taking place. GREAT location- just steps from the beach.
Had a wonderful time! Pool was great! Super location. House was stocked with everything we needed. Very clean. Loved the cozy screened porch area. Only issues really were that the twin beds were hard as rocks & other than the couch - living room seating was not very comfortable. Overall- lovely cottage. Would definitely stay here again!
Kim B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
From a partner site
8/10 Good
megan m.
4 September 2024
Close to beach
The best part of this home was the location. The furniture could use a refresh. Kitchen and grill worked for us. Pool and outdoor area is nice. Didn’t like having to go outside to do laundry. Had an issue with the primary bathroom and Vacasa came same day to fix the issue.
megan m.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Megan! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the location of the home and that the kitchen and grill met your needs. It’s also great to know that you appreciated the pool and outdoor area.
We appreciate your comments regarding the furniture and the laundry situation. Your feedback is valuable, and we will take it into consideration as we look to improve our guest experience.
We're pleased that our team was able to address the issue in the primary bathroom promptly. Providing timely service is important to us, and we’re glad we could assist you during your stay.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for an even better experience!
Verified
8/10 Good
Jessica N.
24 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Ideally located, beach getaway
It was myself, husband and 2.5 year old son who stayed at the property. The pool, proximity to the beach and walking distance to restaurants and ice cream shops couldn't have been any better. The house itself has some serious wear and tear though. Although I believe the cleaners did a great job, the condition/cleanliness of the furniture, and wear and tear on the house made it feel a little uncomfortable and dirty. We ate in for every meal and felt the kitchen was sparsely stocked, but we made due with what was there. We made the screened in porch our living space which was nicely furnished and comfortable, so we just didn't use the interior unless we needed it.Overall, the location couldn't be beat and the pool was wonderful, which made it a very enjoyable vacation.
The Mangrove Cottage was perfect for my family of 4. Great location to the beach! Backyard was like our own tropical oasis! We loved the pool!! Comfortable beds! Hot water lasted a really long time with no issues of running out (4 baths/showers, dishes and laundry on same evening). I enjoyed the sitting in the screened porch in the mornings drinking my coffee. Washer and dryer worked really well. House cleaning staff could have done a better job, but it wasn't terrible. The dishes could definitely use a good cleaning. We bought paper plates/bowls so we didn't use a lot of the dishes, but anything we did use needed washed first. Overall great stay!! We would definitely stay here again!!
Extremely dirty. Furniture, vents, ceiling fans, floors, curtains and doors have not been cleaned in a long time. For the money we spent we feel we were ripped off. All the furniture needs to be replaced. Walls need painting. Floors in both bathrooms need to be fixed so that vermin cannot enter the cottage.
Jeffrey H.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We apologize if you felt the home was not on par with our cleanliness standards and for any issues you encountered during your stay. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, and we will follow up with the appropriate parties to ensure our service standards are fully met. We also appreciate our guests' preferences as a means to improve and we have forwarded your comments along to our property management to consider and rectify the issues. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
This house on Anna Maria Island was a perfect vacation. The island is obviously still recovering from hurricane damage, but in a way that probably made this stay better. It was super quiet - even with construction going on - which was expected. This house has an awesome backyard with the privacy fence and pool. The pool was heated, and although cold first couple days because I'm sure they had just finished filling it for us, the last several days with it were really nice! The beach is literally a house away, and the path you walk to the beach is super pretty with like a tree tunnel you go through before coming out at the beach. Love that there is a walkway right at the beach entrance where you can basically walk the length of the beach down to where there are a couple restaurants and general store, and I'm sure usually a lot more things open, but again - hurricane damage. I can easily see this place being very active and busy if everything was open. Many properties were clearly nowhere near ready to open back up, but very happy this house was available. It had a starter of everything you need - laundry soap (never used washer/dryer so can't comment), dish soap and dish washer tabs, soap, cream rinse, shampoo and a couple rolls of toilet paper per bathroom. We got groceries on the way in at the Publix just 8 minutes from the house. They had plenty of towels, blankets, etc. Basic seasonings and coffee filters would have been nice for the coffee maker. Overall - very nice!
Shannon C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2024
Hi,Shannon, thank you for your review, we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
We had a great week! The house is very dated, but the pool and proximity of the beach are outstanding. Sweet little side street. Super comfortable, the kitchen we well outfitted. The back yard made the week for us. Morning shade and afternoon sun, elongated our outside time w kids who loved switching between ocean and pool!
Only caveat is that it’s not managed by an owner but by Vacasa and that ended up meaning that if you need anything addressed beyond cosmetic /cursory, you’re out of luck. I didn’t notice that detail and I would look to avoid it in the future. We had planned/shopped to use the grill, based on the house features listed. When we got there, shopping completed, it was literally falling apart. Beyond usable…and clearly had been like that for some time. We tried to reach out to have them replace it, but vacasa could only swap the propane tank— and had no way to contact the owner. Not a big deal, a quick walk to the beach and who cares about a broken grill…, but was a bummer to cook burgers and steak on a rental electric stove top.
In chatting w neighbors and other renters, the Vacasa prop mgmt has some specific pros/cons— make sure it works for you!
Tera K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2024
Tera, thank you for the review. We are so glad you enjoyed our home and the location. Our apologies for the grill issues! The local manager will be discussing replacing the grill with the owner. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope we can host you again!
The location was perfect, but that’s where it ends. The house was filthy and in desperate need of maintenance. The house next door was under construction and I understand construction noise as we own a construction business, but this was on another level of loud. When we spoke with the property manager the situation only got worse. While we also understood that the entire island is under construction after the last hurricane, NO WHERE in the listing did it note constant construction noise. This made it impossible to relax on our vacation. We ultimately ended up leaving early due to these factors. Vacasa and the owner should be ashamed of themselves for renting this house out in the condition that it’s in. We also have rental properties and I would NEVER rent out a house in this condition.
Jennifer Z.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Patricia W.
27 December 2022
We appreciated the cleanliness that was evident from the start. The beach is an easy walk away.
We appreciated the cleanliness that was evident from the start. The beach is an easy walk away.
Patricia W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peggy W.
31 October 2022
Old Florida just steps from the beach!
We have stayed here a few times and love it. Cute decor, great private pool and just steps from the beach. However, it is a little worn - floors could be updated,
Peggy W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cathy C.
19 May 2022
May 2022 visit
The house is great location one house from beach walkway and also close enough to walk for breakfast. Enjoyed the pool which gets afternoon sun.
Cathy C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Larry C.
22 March 2022
105 Mangrove
Location, location location! Nice pool and pool deck area. Nicely stocked kitchen. Comfortable. Otherwise, this is an older home (the cottage style) in an era where the newer homes on AMI are larger, multi-story residences.
Larry C.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Peggy W.
7 March 2022
Lovely outdoor setting close to the beach.
We loved the location of this home and the outside private pool is stellar. Inside decor is up-to-date in an “old Florida” home. However, given the cost of the property, there should be some updates. For example the terrazzo floor and baseboards are fine but poorly done in some rooms, bathroom towel bars and TP holders are coming off the walls. (Note: VACASA quickly came to repair the worst once we notified them.) Finally, while we were happy to have a washer/dryer, we would have preferred not to have to go outside to use it. These complaints are tolerable but future renters should be aware.
Peggy W.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hi, Peggy! Maintenance was sent to the home to tighten up the towel bars and toilet paper holder. We appreciate you letting us know those needed to be addressed. We hope to host you again someday!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
larry s.
21 February 2022
Great north end location
The location is great, on a quite street one house from the beach trail and in three minutes you are sitting on the beach. This end of the island is much quieter and a close walk to several good restaurants and the donut experiment! Pool in the back yard is a nice break
larry s.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Nikki H.
27 November 2021
Liked: Communication
Disappointed
Desperately needed updated. Unfinished concrete around toilets. Couldn’t see in the mirrors because they were mounted too high. Most Furnishings looked like they came from the thrift store. Code did not work repair man came out, was unable to fix it and did not return until the day before we left. Construction going on next door right next to the pool. Only positive was it’s just a short walk to the beach and it’s pet friendly.
Nikki H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hi Nikki, we are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your visit. We provide photos, a virtual tour, a unit description, and a list of available amenities so that future guests know exactly what they will be seeing upon arrival. We are sorry for any unhappiness. We appreciate that you reached out so that we could try to assist with the code. We quickly came to assist but needed a vendor to assist. We tried to come back but there were pups in the home so we could not enter without guests home. We apologize for any delays. We hope to host you again soon.