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Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 111.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Anna Maria, FL
- Anna Maria City Pier12 min walk
- Bean Point Beach2 min drive
- Anna Maria Beach4 min drive
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops
What You’ll Love About Sapphire Surf:
• Location, Location, Location! Just 2 blocks to the beach, 4 blocks to charming Pine Avenue, and 1 block to the free island trolley
• No Stairs – Ground-Level Living
• 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
o 1 King Bed & 2 Queen Beds
• Private, Heated Pool with sun shelf (heated October–April)
• Fully Screened Lanai for relaxing or dining
• Poolside Loungers, Adirondack Chairs & Umbrella
• Outdoor Shower with hot & cold water
• Weber Gas Grill & Outdoor Dining
• Drip Coffee Maker
• Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi
• Beach Essentials: Towels, chairs, umbrella & beach wagon
• Private Driveway Parking for 2 Cars
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About the Home:
Welcome to Sapphire Surf, a charming, ground-level “Old Florida” cottage nestled just blocks from both the village of Anna Maria and the sugar-white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. This single-story home offers easy, stair-free living with a seamless indoor-outdoor flow between the house, the screened lanai, and the private backyard pool.
Perfect for families, couples, or a small group of friends, Sapphire Surf places you in the heart of it all. You're just a 4-minute stroll to the beach via scenic Palmetto or Willow Avenue, or a short walk to the boutiques, cafes, and restaurants of historic Pine Avenue—including local favorites like the General Store and Ginny's & Jane E’s.
Sleeping Arrangements:
• Primary Bedroom: King bed, adjacent bathroom, Smart TV
• Second Bedroom: Two Queen beds, en-suite bathroom, Smart TV
Inside the Home:
Enjoy a bright, coastal-inspired interior with an open-concept layout that includes a fully equipped kitchen, dining for six, and a cozy living area with Smart TV and central A/C. A private washer and dryer add everyday convenience, and complimentary Wi-Fi keeps everyone connected.
Outdoor Living:
Your backyard oasis includes a private heated pool with loungers and Adirondack chairs, a screened lanai for relaxing or playing games, and a Weber gas grill for casual outdoor meals. Rinse off after the beach in the outdoor shower and load up the beach wagon with everything you need for a day of fun in the sun.
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Additional Details:
• Keyless entry with a unique digital code for each stay
• Garage access for convenient beach gear storage
• Sister property just 5 blocks away: Diamond Surf (VRBO #3828343)
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Ready to Book?
We’re committed to offering a high-quality rental experience at a fair price. Our calendar is updated in real-time and nightly rates are always accurate. Enter your desired dates and click “Book Now” to reserve your stay at Sapphire Surf.
• Location, Location, Location! Just 2 blocks to the beach, 4 blocks to charming Pine Avenue, and 1 block to the free island trolley
• No Stairs – Ground-Level Living
• 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
o 1 King Bed & 2 Queen Beds
• Private, Heated Pool with sun shelf (heated October–April)
• Fully Screened Lanai for relaxing or dining
• Poolside Loungers, Adirondack Chairs & Umbrella
• Outdoor Shower with hot & cold water
• Weber Gas Grill & Outdoor Dining
• Drip Coffee Maker
• Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi
• Beach Essentials: Towels, chairs, umbrella & beach wagon
• Private Driveway Parking for 2 Cars
________________________________________
About the Home:
Welcome to Sapphire Surf, a charming, ground-level “Old Florida” cottage nestled just blocks from both the village of Anna Maria and the sugar-white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. This single-story home offers easy, stair-free living with a seamless indoor-outdoor flow between the house, the screened lanai, and the private backyard pool.
Perfect for families, couples, or a small group of friends, Sapphire Surf places you in the heart of it all. You're just a 4-minute stroll to the beach via scenic Palmetto or Willow Avenue, or a short walk to the boutiques, cafes, and restaurants of historic Pine Avenue—including local favorites like the General Store and Ginny's & Jane E’s.
Sleeping Arrangements:
• Primary Bedroom: King bed, adjacent bathroom, Smart TV
• Second Bedroom: Two Queen beds, en-suite bathroom, Smart TV
Inside the Home:
Enjoy a bright, coastal-inspired interior with an open-concept layout that includes a fully equipped kitchen, dining for six, and a cozy living area with Smart TV and central A/C. A private washer and dryer add everyday convenience, and complimentary Wi-Fi keeps everyone connected.
Outdoor Living:
Your backyard oasis includes a private heated pool with loungers and Adirondack chairs, a screened lanai for relaxing or playing games, and a Weber gas grill for casual outdoor meals. Rinse off after the beach in the outdoor shower and load up the beach wagon with everything you need for a day of fun in the sun.
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Additional Details:
• Keyless entry with a unique digital code for each stay
• Garage access for convenient beach gear storage
• Sister property just 5 blocks away: Diamond Surf (VRBO #3828343)
________________________________________
Ready to Book?
We’re committed to offering a high-quality rental experience at a fair price. Our calendar is updated in real-time and nightly rates are always accurate. Enter your desired dates and click “Book Now” to reserve your stay at Sapphire Surf.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please run the dishwasher and return dishes, cups, and utensils to their proper cabinets and drawers.
Please wash a load of beach towels before leaving. Usually, 5 beach towels per large load. Cleaning staff will dry and put away.
Safe travels home and keep Sapphire Surf in mind for a return trip.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Anna Maria
Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is near 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.

Anna Maria, FL
What's nearby
- Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Anna Maria City Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Bradenton Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Bean Point Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
- Anna Maria Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Sandbar Restaurant - 7 min walk
- Hurricane Hanks - 5 min drive
- The Waterfront Restaurant - 12 min walk
- Ginny's & Jane E's - 4 min walk
- Harry's Grill - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Ramona Griffin

Growing up in New Jersey, I enjoyed spending time at the 'Jersey Shore' with my friends and family. I believe this is one reason why I wanted to own a home near the beach. I'm an avid quilter, which occupies the majority of my time as my children are now grown.
Why they chose this property
My friend who owns a home on Anna Maria Island invited me to spend time with her. I fell in love with the island from the first day. I went back with her one year later and started looking for a home for my family. Late 2011, we purchased Sapphire Surf for our enjoyement and people who want to rent it from us. What drew me to Anna Maria is the slow pace of life, great beaches, friendly people and simple life it offers.
What makes this property unique
Some of the unique benefits we enjoy while at the property are: Short walk to the beach, walking the beach looking for sea shells, sunsets (and sunrise), ice cream store around the corner, eating at Sunsets, Rod & Real, City Pier, and riding a bike to explore the island.
Languages:
English
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