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Beach Front Home with Direct Access to Beach and Beautiful Sunset Views - Shells

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Deck Dining and View to Beach - Shells and Sunshine
Fully Equipped Kitchen - First Floor
Dining Area - First Floor
Additional Living Area - Second Floor
Primary Bedroom - King

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8215.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bradenton Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Beach Front Home with Direct Access to Beach and Beautiful Sunset Views - Shells

Shells and Sunshine by Anna Maria Vacations
781 North Shore Drive, Anna Maria 34216
VR16-000437

Discover Shells and Sunshine, an updated beach-front retreat on the prestigious north end of Anna Maria Island! This charming home features two levels with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, accommodating up to eight guests. Enjoy unobstructed views of the ocean from your private deck or take a scenic walk down the backyard trail to Bean Point Beach, known for its soft sands and turquoise waters. Perfect for families or groups, this home combines tranquility, waterfront beauty, and island adventure just moments from Pine Avenue’s shops and excellent eateries!

Highlights
• Direct Beach front
• Private walkway to Bean Point Beach
• 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath
• 2 King beds, 2 twin-over-twin bunks
• Newly updated interior
• Outdoor deck
• Outdoor grill
• Short walk or bike ride to Pine Avenue's boutiques, restaurants, and local attractions
• 3 Parking Spaces

Inside, the open concept kitchen flows effortlessly into the living and dining rooms. The contemporary kitchen features new appliances, plenty of cabinets, and counter space perfect for family dinners or quick island snacks. The bright living room is furnished with comfortable seating and a large TV, ideal for relaxing nights or family movie time. Large windows and sliding doors open to the deck and outdoor area, bringing in water views and sunshine.

Retreat to the primary bedroom on the second floor, featuring a king bed, ample closet space, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower and tub combo, creating a relaxing sanctuary. The first-floor bedrooms include another king bed and two twin bunks, with access to a shared hall bathroom with a shower/tub combo. All bedrooms are decorated with fresh, coastal decor to ensure restful, tropical nights.

Room Details
• Primary Bedroom (2nd floor): King bed, ensuite with shower and tub combo
• Second Bedroom (1st floor): King bed
• Third Bedroom (1st floor): Two Twin Bunks

Enjoy your private outdoor oasis on the furnished deck with water vistas or take a peaceful walk down the backyard trail to Bean Point Beach, your go-to spot for swimming, shelling, or relaxing on white sands. The outdoor space features a private gas grill perfect for island cookouts, while the lush landscaping creates a tranquil backdrop. Explore nearby shops, waterfront restaurants, and water activities like fishing and paddle boarding just minutes away.

Book Shells and Sunshine today and enjoy a luxurious, waterfront escape on Anna Maria Island. With private beach access, scenic water views, outdoor dining, and proximity to shops and dining on Pine Avenue, this home offers everything you need for a memorable Gulf Coast vacation. Reserve your dates now and start your island adventure!


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This home is managed by Anna Maria Vacations, an Anna Maria Island property management company.

We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.

Please Remember: "You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property." *Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock
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 holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Bean Point Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • The Ugly Grouper
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Front Home with Direct Access to Beach and Beautiful Sunset Views - Shells pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Front Home with Direct Access to Beach and Beautiful Sunset Views - Shells?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Front Home with Direct Access to Beach and Beautiful Sunset Views - Shells?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Front Home with Direct Access to Beach and Beautiful Sunset Views - Shells located?

Nestled on the beach, this Anna Maria holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Bayfront Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

russell p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was everything we expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew A.

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

Perfect location

You can’t beat the location with direct views and access to a quiet peaceful and beautiful beach. The house itself is a bit older but provides the basics for a family beach trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B., Orono, MN USA

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

Beautiful location

Perfect location, close to the beach and within walking distance to shopping and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay, although it was short we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

2nd Time Around

This was our 2nd booking for this home. Obviously we keep coming back for a reason. The location on the island and to the beach can’t be beat. However the property itself is somewhat under whelming not in function but aesthetically and with cleanliness. Inside the floors were filthy, and the table surfaces I’m positive weren’t cleaned in a while. I specifically inquired about rugs upon booking. I was told there were rugs. There are all tile floors and still no rugs at either door in which to clean the sand from one’s feet. The remnant piece at the outside back door did nothing. I’m sure I sound like I’m picking it apart, but I’m not . It is a great location and home. I just think a little updating of furniture and decor and thought put into basics would go along way. Definitely do it a third time I’m sure ..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

I’m now in love with AnnaMaria Island

Location was amazing. Photos need to be updated for property. Outside path to beach needs to cleaned up and made more walkable, over grown bushes blocking beach view was a little disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassy S.

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

Perfect family vacation home!

This listing was everything it said it was. The location is perfect to be a part of all in town experiences or to just stay put! We had such a great time and felt right at home with plenty of space for the 5 of us to spread out.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tania G.

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

Gorgeous home

Nice, loves the views and the beach access Needed more sheets and pillowcases Also no panty to store groceries Overall we enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damarys T.

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

14th birthday getaway

Had a great time!! This place is really nice. Need to give it great reviews. 5 stars for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

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

Perfect getaway!

We enjoyed this beautiful, clean, and spacious home! Ocean and sunset views from the upstairs. 3 minute walk to the beach. Easy check in and check out. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

What a wonderful beach!

The house is spacious and great location. Short walk on the path behind house right onto beach. It isn’t a crowded area of beach either. This area is just houses and no resorts or hotels. Beach is beautiful white sand and very clean! The kitchen had all needed appliances and cookware and glasses and plates. No staples such as salt or spices or anything like that though. The deck on upper level has a little view of beach and table and chairs. It was great to sit outside early and look at ocean and eat breakfast! It didn’t have the comfy lounger shown in picture though. There’s a grill for cooking outside also and wagon with four beach chairs which was great! (Although my boys did complain that the wagon didn’t pull well at all on the sand :)) Beds were comfortable and great couches with large tv on both levels. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

keith k.

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

Sea and Shells

Good location. Property is just average looking but was clean. Needs updating on beds. It is a good hike over a berm to get to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

thomas m., Westlake

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not clean

The house was not what was pictured online. The overall house was filthy. The floors looked as if they were never swept and cleaned. The living room, bedroom and bathroom downstairs were infested with tiny black ants. The oven was not usable. Looked like it was never cleaned. 3 windows downstairs didn't even lock. We left early due to the condition of the house. We have yet to hear from management and contacted them last week. Will not rent from them again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Calvin C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Our patience was tested!

The pictures made this look more up dated than it turned out to be. We had many problems which were dealt with by rental agency fairly well. However we should not have had: 3broken dining chairs replaced by another style that didn’t fit table, a plugged up toilet, a king size bed that broke, lounge chairs that were shredded and not usable, no sand chairs, telescope broken, stove that was off balance and wiggled, coffee pot unusable because of missing part, worn coffee table and side table. Rental agent dealt with all this but it was obvious the house was not adequate for the rent we were charged. The up keep of the home is negligent and our time and patience was tested and should not have been!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Michelle P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Terrible experience and unsatisfactory resolution.

Within hours of checking in, the entire second floor was full of hundreds of swarming termites. We called to get help but were not able to reach someone until the following morning. We spent most of the day going back and forth to see what our options were. None of them met our needs or expectations. We ended up canceling our stay and going home. Some of the money we had paid was credited back leaving us with a $600 bill for one bug-infested stay (less than 24 hours). The house was very dirty and looked like the floors had not been cleaned with sand and black dirt everywhere. The AC on the first flood did not work very well. The beds were too hard and uncomfortable. We tried to work with AMI Locals and VRBO. VRBO refused to credit us for any of their charges and AMI locals only a partial. Overall this was a very poor experience and do not feel this matter was resolved to the level of our satisfaction. I hope others don't have to experience what we did at this location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey W.

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

Great location

We had a great time, the house is great and updated. Beautiful views of the gulf from the top floor and easy access to the beach! Would love to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edie P.

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

Family trip

East beach access. Enough room for everyone. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Felix F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location; Home in Okay shape

We had a great time staying at Anna Maria Island. The home has a great location with ocean view, direct beach access, and really close to several good, family-friendly restaurants. One downside: The home was not in great shape. Particularly the bathroom on the lower level is a bit run down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian F.

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

Anna Maria

Sehr schönes Ferienhaus in top Lage.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Magan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice

Nice home and pretty clean. You can see the ocean but only from living room upstairs, sunroom, and deck. Also, have quite a few steps to get to master suite and the master bed was pretty bad. We still very much enjoyed ourselves! But we are all in good health so stairs and a walk to the beach wasnt too bad.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Beautiful Location

Property was in excellent shape and clean. Well apportioned and comfortable. The views from the upper deck are fabulous! Check in and check out were a breeze
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kristina L.

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

Beautiful would come back

Great location and beautiful large house. Plenty of room for everyone. Lots of sand toys and chairs and towels for beach time. Responds quick to issues via text and they sent out someone in the next day or two. Only recommendations is #1- the property managers check to make sure everything is working before having guests come in. Dishwasher broken and 2 rooms remotes/apple or roku boxes not functioning. Batteries dead in other remotes. #2- please make broom and mop available. Only thing to help clean is a small vacuum and with all the sand and a child, we really needed another option. I'm assuming cleaning supplies are what is located in the room where the door is locked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle J.

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

Location! Location!!

This rental is in a prime location, if you like to be off the beaten path and not in the craziness. We enjoyed ourselves a lot. The beach was just out the back door and down a path. The only issues we had, there were no rugs, lots of sand and no broom. There was a small vacuum that picked up nothing. I purchased a broom, and brought it back home with us. I used the towels that were supplied as rugs thru out the rental. It was superficially cleaned, could use a deep clean.. Even with theses small issues I would recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Laura B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Cochroaches

The home itself and location were good - however, continual accumulation of cockroach feces in upstairs master bedroom was not addressed prior to check in which resulted in. Continued accumulation throughout the week. Management was notified along with sending photographic evidence. Praying we are not taking cockroaches home. Very concerned and disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Angela M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Janky. Was not what was represented in the ad.

What follows is what I sent to their “team” on Sunday 5/22/22. I also sent pictures. I was told they are reviewing my complaints, we have been home for two days and have heard nothing from them. I wish I could include the pictures here. I wasn't going to be "that person" but when one pays top dollar for a place, you expect to get what was at least advertised. I finally switched out the TV from the bunk bed room to the main bedroom as that TV's speaker is obviously blown, (no sound). It would have been very nice to have washcloths and a full length mirror somewhere in the house. The couch downstairs is so covered in stains and grossness that we didn't sit on it without first putting a beach towel down, also the table in downstairs living room is so covered in filth from people's feet that we didn't want to sit anything on it. Also the main bedroom walls have dirty foot prints, looks like someone had wild sex(more power to them) but not a visual I want to experience on the bed that I'm sleeping in. The fan in the main bedroom downstairs looks like it could possibly fall from the ceiling any day. Over all the house was clean other than that. The upstairs deck was nothing like advertised-no cushions and the metal chairs hit the back of your knees, so that you could only sit there for a few minutes at a time. No lounge like what was pictured with comfy cushions either. The North wall upstairs, window ledge was covered with termite wings and live ones were visible on the shade. We really think that we did not get what was promised from your ad. We do acknowledge that you were prompt at fixing the upper deck door, thank goodness as the only escape would have been the front staircase. Pictures to follow this text.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

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