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A Shore Thing: On Canal! Pool Spa! Rooftop Deck by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

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A two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor furniture, and a balcony.
A well-maintained golf course with a putting green, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Terrace/patio
A pool table in a room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area, and a view of a swimming pool.
An outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden table, and a view of a house and greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bean Point Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 Sets of Twin over Twin Bunk Beds, Ensuite, 3rd Floor

2 Single Bunk Beds

King Bedroom 1, TV, Ensuite, Balcony, 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 2, TV, Ensuite, 3rd Floor

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 3, TV, Ensuite, 3rd Floor

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom, TV, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk Bathroom, Ensuite, 3rd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 1, 2nd Floor

Toilet

King Bathroom1, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

King Bathroom 2, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

King Bathroom 3, Ensuite, 3rd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Queen Bathroom, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anna Maria Beach and Bradenton Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Bayfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A Shore Thing: On Canal! Pool Spa! Rooftop Deck by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at A Shore Thing: On Canal! Pool Spa! Rooftop Deck by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Shore Thing: On Canal! Pool Spa! Rooftop Deck by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals on 17 November 2026 start from NZ$7,447, 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.

Is A Shore Thing: On Canal! Pool Spa! Rooftop Deck by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Shore Thing: On Canal! Pool Spa! Rooftop Deck by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Shore Thing: On Canal! Pool Spa! Rooftop Deck by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Shore Thing: On Canal! Pool Spa! Rooftop Deck by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Shore Thing: On Canal! Pool Spa! Rooftop Deck by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bayfront Park and Anna Maria Beach. Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful property. Great amenities. Outdoor space is wonderful. Communication was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2026
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is amazing. We loved our stay and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The elevator came in use for the senior citizens that were in the group. The pool was beautiful and the perfect temperature. Beautiful home. We enjoyed our stay and would book again. Homeowners just put in a new putting green!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2026
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad to hear the location worked well for your stay, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anna Maria paradise!

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxurious Retreat

We enjoyed our family gathering in this lovely house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2022
Thank you so much, Kelli! We loved having you all at A Shore Thing! We welcome you and your guests back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing home close to everything

The property was beautiful and private, and we had everything we needed for our three-night stay. Would stay again at this property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Time spent in a Beautiful Home!!

We’ll sure be Back!!! Loved every day of our stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, thank you for your review. We appreciate it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent layout and spacious rooms

Exceeded our expectations and pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I wish we could’ve stayed longer.

This is an awesome place to stay. It was very clean and spacious. The pool is gorgeous and was refreshing. Very accommodating!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2020
We're glad you enjoyed your stay, we look forward to hosting you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing home! Loved the layout ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We really enjoyed our first trip to ANNA MARIA island. The hope was spacious for our entire family. Pool and canal was great! Plenty of sun and everyone loved fishing off the dock! Can’t wait to return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful property in peaceful area. Very responsive to one very minor problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words, Michael! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the property and found the area peaceful. We're also pleased that our team could quickly address your concern. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

May 2025 Vacation

The property is very nice, clean and well-maintained in general. We enjoyed the beautiful beaches each day and loved coming back to the house for some refreshing time in the beautiful pool setting afterwards. The kitchen was very nice and fairly well-equipped. The main living area was very comfortable, although the downstairs living area off of the pool was a little sparse. The bedrooms were also very comfortable.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, especially the time spent soaking up the sun on the beach and relaxing by the pool afterwards — it really is such a great way to unwind. We’re also happy to know the kitchen and main living area met your needs and that you found the bedrooms comfortable. We appreciate your note about the downstairs living space off the pool as well — your insight helps us continue to enhance the guest experience. It was truly a pleasure having you, and we’d love the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect beach home for any occasion

Stayed at this home for a Christmas week with my kids and grandchildren. Beautifully decorated and well maintained everything we could have wanted including gorgeous weather! We went fishing off the dock and walked to Bayfront park. The views from the roof top deck were incredible. Great location on the north end of the island. We’ll be back this summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long Weekend at Anna Maria

We rented the home to celebrate a friends 50th birthday. Had eight all together. This house was perfect. We had plenty of room and it is beautiful inside and out. The pictures do not do it justice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing family vacation!

We are just back after a wonderful week at your gorgeous home. The house was perfect for us. Great layout, so much light, very clean & beautifully decorated. The pool & hot tub were warm & lovely. We enjoyed the privacy of the backyard pool & dock area. Great views from the roof top deck! Easy walk to Bean Point & other beaches. We also loved proximity to Pine Street shops & restaurants. We definitely recommend this home & we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 March 2022
Thank you, Merewyn! We truly appreciate the feedback and enjoyed every minute of your stay here with us on Anna Maria Island at A Shore Thing! Thank you for choosing Once Upon A Beach and we look forward to having you all stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice holiday

This is the most beautiful house I was in! House was great for my whole family... perfect place, big , beautiful interior, clean, quiet, close water,amazing...I have no words..everything was perfect!! We had beautiful holiday! Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on earth.

This house is truly the most amazing place. We had seven ladies for a long weekend. Decor is five star, location peaceful and quiet. We had horrific weather so the house was our refuge. Plenty of space. Comfortable and inviting!! Great communication and everything you need to enjoy your time!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely House

We loved the house. It has a lot of space, it was very clean, the decoration is beautifully special. My family and I enjoyed the relaxation that this house gave us. We fish in the canal, enjoy the pool and the beautiful sunsets that can be seen from the cozy terrace. Surely we will return. Thank you ... five stars
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anna Maria Top Spot

We all totally recommend others to rent this home. Great house, great location and also the service we received was awesome. Only one note for renters especially if they are older and or shorter, there is alarms on the bottom floor that makes things a bit difficult for people that may not be speedy and agile no more. However we learned over time and had a phenomenal time.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments and for recommending our home, Mats! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and appreciated the house, location, and service. Regarding the door alarms, we understand they can be a bit challenging, especially for those who may not be as speedy or agile. These alarms are required by city ordinances to ensure everyone's safety, and we appreciate your understanding. We're glad you were able to adapt and still enjoy your stay. Your feedback is invaluable, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home

This house is amazing!!! I have stayed in countless rental homes but have never stayed in a more elegantly decorated and comfortable home. The pictures do not do the house justice, it is far better than the pictures. Our entire stay everyone was commenting on what an amazing home it was and how beautifully it was decorated. The pool was amazing, the decks, the living room, everything was perfect and I would rent this house again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxury relaxation!

We found this home on a last minute search after our first rental fell through. The property managers were incredible to work with. Very responsive. And made the whole process a breeze! They accommodated us for An early check in which was so helpful with little children! The home was extremely well equipped. The house was spotless when we arrived. We made some wonderful memories there! We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Haley! You guys were the best! We loved every moment of having you all stay with us at A Shore Thing! Thank you so much for the feedback, we'd welcome you back any time! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breezy and cool Christmas at a Shore Thing

We enjoyed 5 nights at a Shore Thing with 3 generations of family - 8 people total. The home is GORGEOUS, more beautiful than the photos. The kitchen was well-stocked and the location was perfect. With the unusually cold weather, we walked everywhere - even with the cold temps, we enjoyed exploring the island on foot. Communication with Once Upon a Beach was easy and thorough. Our only disappointment was the fact that we could not use the hot tub as we couldn’t heat it enough to make it comfortable in the cold weather. With the evenings in the 30’s we would have loved to end the day in the hot tub but the spa was too cold to enjoy. We are from MI so we love our winter hot tub time. This is a perfect house for a large family gathering.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2023
Thank you so much for the thorough feedback, Lisa! We absolutely value the reviews we receive and love hearing that you all had a wonderful vacation! It is always interesting on Anna Maria when we experience unprecedented cooler temperatures as we and our equipment aren't wired to handle them (no pun intended!). We do our absolutely best to accommodate and address any concerns and appreciate your receptiveness to our attempt to rectify the cooler spa temperatures. We would happily welcome you back to Once Upon A Beach anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Fall Break Getaway

We usually go to Seaside, Florida for Spring Break. Having lived most of my life in California, I decided to try another part of Florida to see what it was like for Fall Break. What a great little laid-back town Anna Maria is. We loved how uncrowded everything was. The beaches are beautiful, and the town provided everything we needed for the week. As for the house, we couldn’t have been happier. Located in a quiet neighborhood with access to the small inlet in the backyard for paddle boarding was perfect. We could easily walk or ride bikes to either side of the beaches. The house is beautiful, comfortable and clean. I loved how the property managers had made short videos on how to operate all the equipment for the house. They were very friendly and always available if we needed extra assistance. We had a great week on Anna Maria Island!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2020
Thank you Melinda! We are so glad you enjoyed your time here in our little slice of paradise. Hope you come back to see us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing !!!☺️🌴

The first thing that surprised me was that the house totally matches the photos! When we came in, it was beautiful surprise, the house is beautiful, clean, spacious, with beautiful positive colors, we felt very pleasant here, we enjoyed a beautiful vacation, or we did not want to go home, it was a shame that it ran away so fast :-) With my wife we loved the bedroom with beautiful sunrise and sunset, the whole view was so beautiful that we did not even want to get out of bed :-D Our children have loved the house, there is a beautiful swimming pool and children can play different games. The top-floor terraces are something that can not be forgotten.! We are very excited to overcome our expectations and we certainly have not been here last! I really like this house 😊💯
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