Luxury Upscale Beach Home Steps from Gulf of Mexico, Heated Pool, Spa & Golfcart

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45 Steps and you are literally on the best beach in Anna Maria with direct nightly Sunsets from your porch!

115 Elm Avenue is a fantastic location for your next Anna Maria Vacation! 2 minutes to the beach! We supply everything you’ll need.

Completely Private Back Pool Area lights up Blue at night with solar LED white lights.

Firepit, New Weber Grill, Smart Samsung Outdoor TV, Chaise lounges for 6, Bar Area

Beautifully lit PRIVATE backyard with solar torches, pool lighting, ambient lighting

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer

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Anna Maria, FL

Anna Maria City Pier
‪11 min walk‬
Bean Point Beach
‪11 min walk‬
Anna Maria Beach
‪18 min walk‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2 Guest

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

About this property

This newly redesigned elevated pet friendly 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home is beautifully appointed throughout, with state of the art quartzite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and driftwood style hardwood floors and ceilings. Relax on the covered porch with direct views of the Gulf of Mexico and it's stunningly beautiful sunsets! Heated Pool with Spa and Covered Cabana area with large screen 4 K Smart HD TV, Comfortable seating and bar area seat 14 and gas fire pit. Spacious California-King Sized Master Bedroom with New Tempurpedic Foam and Air Bed adjustable to yours and their preference, walk in master bathroom. Guest room with Queen bed along with a third bedroom with 2 beds and a separate bathroom. Dining area with chandelier seats 6 comfortably, great room with Sony Ultra 4K Smart 60" flat panel TV, large sofa, love seat and chair with ottoman. High Speed Internet and Wi Fi! Included as property fee fully loaded Lithium Battery Bintelli Golf Cart carries 6 passengers in style!

Property manager

Carolyn Hodgson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pool

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Max 2 pets allowed with owner permission. Please

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests are required to sign our Rental Agreement.

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

Island Players - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Bradenton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Anna Maria City Pier - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Bean Point Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Anna Maria Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬18 min walk
‪Two Scoops - ‬11 min walk
‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬4 min walk
‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Upscale Beach Home Steps from Gulf of Mexico, Heated Pool, Spa & Golfcart have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxury Upscale Beach Home Steps from Gulf of Mexico, Heated Pool, Spa & Golfcart pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Upscale Beach Home Steps from Gulf of Mexico, Heated Pool, Spa & Golfcart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Luxury Upscale Beach Home Steps from Gulf of Mexico, Heated Pool, Spa & Golfcart located?

Nestled on the beach, this Anna Maria holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Island Players and Bean Point Beach. Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park are also within 5 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Natasha L.

19 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best house we’ve rented yet!

My family have been renting house on AMI for 13 yrs. This was definitely the best house yet! The location was perfect! So close to the beach, restaurants, liquor store and shopping. The pool and patio were gorgeous! We loved the fire table, pool and hot tube heated exactly as we wanted, and we also watched movies in the lounge area. Hopefully we can rent this property again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

5 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hope to be back!

We had a wonderful time at this property and hope to be back again! We especially enjoyed the pool and outdoor seating! The kitchen had all the basics covered and included a Nespresso which we really appreciated. The beach supplies were wonderful and the golf cart was a great bonus! Carolyn was a very responsive host both in planning and when we had minor questions and asks during our stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

1 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The BEST location!

We've been coming to AMI for several years and this house was our favorite! It is just steps from the beach, and steps from Pine Ave. The pool, hot tub, and outdoor TV space was a huge hit with my kids. This house had more amenities than we realized including a beach wagon, many beach chairs, beach toys, bikes, kayaks, plus all the extras - laundry soap, dish soap, plenty of toilet paper, etc. That is not always the case with other rental properties. The golf cart was also a huge hit, and much nicer than others we have rented. I think my favorite spot was the front porch and the view of the gulf. I could sit there all day. Thank you Carolyn for an amazing week. We can't wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

23 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great communication

Beautiful property with all the little details thought of to make our stay cozy! Would definitely come back

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Y.

10 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yearly sister trip

Everything about our stay was amazing. You can tell the owners care about quality, from all the utensils in the kitchen to the living room area furniture. . We all had a blast.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

26 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Trip Experience

From the very beginning I was extremely grateful to Carolyn for her caring and concern and letting me change my vacation dates due to my husband's surgery. Once we were there on our new dates, the house was immaculate, and you COULD NOT ask for a BETTER location!!! Every single thing was there and provided for the beach! She even gave a 2-page detailed recommendations on restaurants and things to do!! Here boat Captain Dana gave us the best dolphin tour and was so funny and just a great person to talk to on the tour, highly recommend any of her tours. We are definitely coming back and renting this same house! 🌴💜

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

25 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent vacation spot

Great location. Clean and updated. Awesome pool area to hang out with the family. Would highly recommend

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laura A.

25 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Proximity to the beach was great and having a pool was also nice. There were a few minor things that got taken care of quickly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenaea P.

6 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Vacation

This is by far our favorite property that we have ever stayed at for a family vacation. This is our second time staying on AMI, and the location was incredible. The house was perfect for all of us with a stocked kitchen for cooking and BBQing, comfy beds and linens, and plenty of outdoor fun (pool, hot tub, golf cart, tv, and bar area). We cannot wait to plane our next stay here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Geri R.

29 June 2024

Once Again Awesome!

This is our 3rd year staying at Seaside. We love it. Always clean and lovely everything we need to have a great vacation. This is the first year we did the dolphin site seeing with Captain Dana it also was a great experience and we will do it again. Thank you Carolyn for taking care of us and getting it scheduled for us so last minute.

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

24 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time!

Excellent home and perfect location. House was very clean and well kept. Beach was steps away and the pool was a major bonus. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby F.

9 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation!

Beautiful house in a great location! Enjoyed everything about it!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

21 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Amazing property, amazing location We’ll be back!

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

19 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Getaway

This was one of the best vacations we’ve had in a while and it had all to do with the home itself and the location. We had 4 adults and 2 children and this house fit us perfectly. The appointments are well done, the layout is fantastic, and you cannot beat the access to the beach. We loved walking to ice cream on Pine Ave after dinner and also taking the golf cart to dinner. This house is peaceful, while also providing close access to everything you want. Thank you Carolyn for hosting our family. We would love to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

16 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Beautiful place. Actually steps from the beach. Walking distance to great donuts and burritos. We’re planning to come back! Absolutely loved it.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

8 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place in AMI

The house was perfect. Pool and hot tub were great, and it is definitely the best location on the island. Golf cart was an added bonus. Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

EARL L.

2 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Vaca

Beautiful place steps to the beach as described. Had a few hiccups but staff was contacted and they addressed promptly. Can’t ask for a better place to stay! Awesome spot!!!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent G.

23 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Vacation

Great host, house and location. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Carl H., Louisville

18 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would Rent again

Pros and Cons to our stay but ultimately would rent again. 2 couples for a week. The pros: Great communication. Responsive to concerns raised. Located on the beach side of Gulf Pkwy. Walking distance to restaurants. House was clean. Can see the sun set from the porch. Cons: Have to use your own access for TV network streaming services. The pool is next to the road (somewhat noisy). 3 houses are being constructed nearby. The washer was broken (albeit, we were promptly notified as a part of our check-in on Thursday. The washer was replaced on Monday). The A/C did not work. (The circuit breaker ended up being tripped so was only inconvenienced 1 night).

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

24 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall break

Great house in a great neighborhood. Anna Maria is the perfect laid back beach town.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff E.

30 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice!

Excellent location and thoughtfully decorated.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Factor M.

6 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and Beautiful House..

If you are looking to celebrate an anniversary, birthday or a special event with your family, this is a wonderful place to do it. Lots of privacy and great location steps from the beach and close to many great restaurants…

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

3 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great property just as advertised.beautiful outdoor living area with pool,hot tub,grill,bar,couch’s etc. maybe a 20 second walk to beach and you can see it from the front porch.great location on the north end that’s close to a lot of things. House was well stocked. We bring all of our own beach stuff with us but we’re surprised they had lots of chairs,umbrellas,beach strollers etc. if you’re flying in with suitcases and no gear this place would be a great option. Had a small hiccup with the internet after checking in but both the owner and property manager are totally on top of things. Owner has other properties on the island and you can tell she keeps things updated and looking nice.golf kart was nice to cruise the island.my first trip back to the island in 6 years and totally loved it

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

15 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House

Everything was fantastic! Great location, easy beach access, golf cart was used all week!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

9 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

This is our second time staying in this home. We love the layout and decor of it. It has a beautiful, private pool/hot tub if you need a break from the beach. And speaking of the beach, you can view that from the front deck or take a very short walk to access the beach. This house is located near lots of great restaurants and little shops. We love it here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Hodgson

Well traveled, Carolyn and Lee Allan were frequent VRBO home rental vacation users and decided to invest in a rare and beautiful home perfect for anyone wanting luxury, privacy with luxury upscale furnishings on a gorgeous water surrounding Island; Seaside Inn at Anna Maria Island Florida.

Why they chose this property

Our beautiful home is a couple of homes from the Gulf of Mexico and many great restaurants and shops. Pine Avenue is the main road and we are 1 block off of it. Free Trolley picks you up a block away. The Waterfront Restaurant just a mile away offers a craft bar; they make cocktails from organic ingredients, has the best wine selection, Seafood, Steaks, a 5 Star Restaurant, and one of our favorites awaits you. Or, if you are feeling adventurous, why not take a bike ride and enjoy the scenic beautiful water views all around the island? Feel like fishing off the private dock while taking in the sunset? We have fishing equipment for all ages and fold away seating for your comfort. Or perhaps you are in the mood to enjoy the sunset view from our private balcony overlooking the Gulf while sipping on a glass of wine. 2 new Kayak's await, or a game of Ping Pong. Our home has everything you need. All you need to do is relax and soak in the Florida sun in paradise. With Tampa 50 minutes away, Nordstroms, Dillards and Macy's with fantastic restaurants and museums and art galleries all in close proximity. Sarasota and Long Boat Key offer incredible water views and are just minutes away on a scenic drive. You will leave a different person, relaxed, happy and fulfilled.

What makes this property unique

This property is unique for many reasons. One of which is the short minute walk to the beach. Safe, Secure and private neighborhood. Breathtaking Sunsets. Just minutes away to the Sandbar Restaurant for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, Cocktails, and Acoustic Guitar playing in the evenings. Shopping literally 1 black away, breakfast restaurants minutes away. Completely private heated Pool and Spa with Outdoor Bar, Under home cabana with Flat Screen HD 1080P TV and comfy furniture, plus a dining area for 6 with 2 gas grills, Gas Fire Pit. 2 Chaise Lounges with end tables, 4 Cushioned Chairs, Tempurpedic Foam/Air Bed in King Sized Master, Guest Room 2 features Queen bed with 4" foam topper, Flat Screen TV, and 2 Beds in 3rd Guest Room. Peaceful Serene area guarantees your most comfortable sleep not typically available at other beach homes.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

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Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2 Guest

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