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Love Shack on the Water Most desirable location on AMI

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Canal adjacent to the property.
Private dock.
Dining nook.
Dining nook.
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bean Point Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Love Shack on the Water Most desirable location on AMI

Located on Pine Ave just steps from shops, the General Store, restaurants, the pier, beach, pier fishing, and the trolley. Look out the patio with views of Tampa Bay and watch the boats, manatees, dolphins, snook, and birds flock by.
This 2 bedroom 2 bath is a rare find at the Bayou. It is completely renovated with a modern beach vibe. It is a place to relax, escape and renew. When you are ready to socialize, no car needed, just walk out the door and you are in the most desirable area of the Anna Maria Island. Grab a fishing pole and you never know what you will catch.
Walk to the pier or The Sandbar for the most amazing sunsets in the world. Looking for a place of prayer, meditation or a place to elope? Historic Roser Chapel is right next door.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Thank you for staying with us. Please put all the dirty towels in one of the bathroom, dishes in the dishwasher, turn off the light, leave the air conditioning on 78 degrees and throw away the trash.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Absolutely no parties and no loud music.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3773674vb
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 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

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this apartment is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria City Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bayfront Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Love Shack on the Water Most desirable location on AMI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Love Shack on the Water Most desirable location on AMI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Love Shack on the Water Most desirable location on AMI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Love Shack on the Water Most desirable location on AMI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Love Shack on the Water Most desirable location on AMI located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Bay Boulevard Beach, Anna Maria Beach and Bradenton Beach. Bean Point Beach is 1 mi (1.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in the heart of Anna Maria Island! My family and I had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this property cannot be beat. It's walking distance to everything you could want - watch both the sunrise and sunset! The host was very reponsive and I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Thank you, Erika. You were a wonderful guest and we hope you come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean stay. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Location
Very clean. Well stocked. Plenty of towels, essentials. Perfect location to walk to the beach, shops and some restaurants. Condo incredibly comfortable and welcoming. Beds delightful. A great stay for 4 nights and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
Thank you, Cynthia, for being a wonderful guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, updated condo on the canal. Great location, walking distance to the beach, restaurants & cute shops. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026
Thank you so much, Tom, for choosing our home. We hope you come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully clean and cute place to stay! Walking distance to some cute spots. Comfortable and fast communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dreamscape J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Could walk anywhere to eat and the beach! Not crowded at all very quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time and your place is lovely and in the most perfect location with a nice walk to the Gulf and easy steps to see the sun rise on the Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic, clean condo. We ran out of supplies, and the owner responded immediately. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2026
Thank you for choosing our condo! You are always welcome back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. The location can’t be beat! Clean. Comfortable beds. Plenty of room. Everything we needed was in the unit. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2026
Thank you so much for choosing our condo. We hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We were very close to beach could not see from our roomThe guys fished in the back water shown it pictures caught 3 nice fish and had lots of fun.They provided great chairs for the beach. We traveled to 2 other beeches that were very close. Less than a 10 minute drive.The Host was wonderful and we cant say enough about the cleanness of the condo. Would recommend to anyone and would return for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2026
Thank you so much Cathy. Please come back, we enjoyed hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our group of 4. We had a great time and enjoyed sitting on dock on canal- saw four manatees go by during our stay. Great location for pine street shopping and dining. Only suggestion would be to have some backpack beach chairs. (We were late to the game and rentals were sold out). Host was very responsive and communicated well during whole process.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2026
Thank you so much for choosing our condo! We hope you comeback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was stocked with all utensils. Property had travel cleaning products and bathroom toiletries as well. Right on Pine Ave, and very walkable to shops/restaurants. Also directly in front of a trolley stop which is very helpful. Would most definitely stay here again, and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for our last minute vacation! Beautiful views and short walk to anything up Pine Avenue and to the beaches. The place is as nice as pictured. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George H.

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

Great stay

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stacey w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo worked perfectly for myself and my daughter. We could walk to the bayside in two minutes for the sunrise and 10 minutes to see the sunset on the ocean side. We enjoyed the location as we could walk to shops, resturants, trolley stop, kayak/bike rentals and just sit by the canal. The condo was nice and clean and had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this place and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2026
Thank you; we hope you return!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kim C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is located in a nice proximity to Pine street with stores and a few restaurants for walk ability. New beach chairs were appreciated. We rented an umbrella from a place near the beach since the sun is so strong. Beds were very comfortable. Small ant issue in the 2nd bathroom shower but I assume that’s Florida. Main bathroom has a very tiny sink with no counter so perhaps having a hook to hang toiletry bag could be useful. I don’t believe there is a bathroom picture included when viewing the property. Host was responsive to our questions. We did wash all the comforters before using due to some marks on them. Washer and dryer worked great. We didn’t spend much time there and didn’t cook at all so worked as a place to sleep at night and shower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here on Anna Maria Island! The building complex felt very safe and peaceful, and the location couldn’t have been better. The beach was just perfect — crystal clear blue water and soft sand — truly beautiful!Everything was close by and easy to get to, which made our trip so relaxing. The host was incredibly kind and helpful, and we really appreciated that personal touch.We will definitely be coming back soon. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 November 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Great place

Beautiful property and location . Place was beautiful inside and had everything you needed Walking distance to restaurants and beach , will definitely be back .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Klara S.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great time staying here. Clean, cozy and just steps away from the beach, shops and restaurants. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AnnaMaria E.

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

Will book again!!

We had the best time staying here. The property looks even better in person than in photos. Will be back again and I can’t wait!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2025
Thank you so much! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ali C.

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

Perfect Location

This was the perfect spot to be able to walk to everything we wanted and needed!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco G.

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

Excellent Retreat

Excellent place to unwind and enjoy the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Thank you so much, Francisco!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Perfect!

This was the absolute perfect choice for our family of five (with a couple young kids). The location is perfect, kitchen is well-stocked, and beds are insanely comfortable! We would like to stay here again the next time we visit Anna Maria Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk E.

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

Perfect for families

Very impressed with the whole package. Unit had everything you would need, above and beyond what you would think. Very clean and updated, and owners were very quick to communicate when I had questions. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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