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Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops

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Family Room
Pool
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
King Size Bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪32 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 This House:
Location! 2 blocks to the Beach, 4 blocks to Pine Ave and 1 block to the Free Trolley
Clean
No stairs to climb
2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
1 King & 2 Queen Beds
Private, Heated Pool with sun shelf
Fully screened lanai
Pool Loungers, Adirondack Chairs & Umbrella
Outdoor Shower
Gas Grill
Pool Patio Dining
Drip Coffee Maker
Complimentary WIFI
Beach towels, beach chairs, umbrella, and Beach Wagon
Parking for 2 cars in the driveway.

Details:
Quaint Cottage a few blocks from the village of Anna Maria and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. Sapphire Surf is a “Old Florida” Ground Level House – No Stairs to Climb! Enjoy single-story beach house living with seamless flow between the house, lanai and private pool.

Sapphire Surf is perfect for families, couples, or a small group of friends. The house is located with an easy 4-minute stroll down Palmetto or Willow Avenue to the gorgeous white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico or four blocks on North Shore Dr. to historic Pine Avenue that has quaint shops, cafes, restaurants, including the General Store and Ginny’s and Jane E’s. When you’re ready to head to the beach, load up the supplied beach wagon, with the included umbrella, beach chairs, towels and sand toys for a fun day in the sun and surf.

Bedroom 1: King bed, adjacent bathroom, Smart TV
Bedroom 2: 2 Queen beds, en-suite bathroom, Smart TV

The main living area offers an open concept floor plan with a well-equipped kitchen and dishwasher for easy post-meal cleanup. The open floor plan keeps everyone comfortable in the family room, dining for six and the air conditioning keeps you cool. Designer inspired furnishings and a palette of bright, coastal colors provide a playful yet comfortable space to relax. Smart TVs provide your entertainment in the family room, bedrooms and free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the house to keep you connected. Throw your laundry in the private washer and dryer and wash your worries away.

The backyard is your own private piece of paradise. The private heated (October-April) pool has loungers and Adirondack chairs for your relaxation. You will have your choice of two dining areas and a Weber gas grill. Lounge in the screened lanai for a reading session, quiet conversation, or board games. Added conveniences include an outdoor shower with hot and cold water and a garage to easily access beach supplies.

We have another 2-bedroom, 2 bath house called Diamond Surf just 5 blocks from Sapphire Surf (VRBO listing #3828343) to offer as well.

Sapphire Surf is equipped with a Keyless RemoteLock, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest’s stay.

Our goal is simple; To provide a high-quality rental experience at a fair price. Our calendar is updated in real-time and our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click “Book Now”.

Property manager

Ramona Griffin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
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
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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
Smoking allowed outside only.
Parking is limited to two (2) vehicles and must be parked in the driveway.
Guests must complete and return our rental agreement within 7 days of booking their reservation to finalize their stay.

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

This property does not have any lifts
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. 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.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Island Players - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops have a pool?

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

Is Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bradenton Beach, Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Perfect getaway!

We had the sweetest week with our two small children! The space was perfect for our needs, and the hosts were extremely communicative before during and after our stay. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt O.

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

Great House

Perfect for Family! Everything as expected!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Family Spring Break

Great house, very clean and well equipped. Short walk to beach and also shops and restaurants on/around Pine Street. Owners are very responsive and helpful, would definitely look to return for another visit to AMI.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Delightful Stay @ Sapphire Surf

We enjoyed everything about this lovely property. Too many great things to list here but highlights are:location so close to beach, restaurants and shops, well stocked kitchen and beach chairs, wagon, toys, backyard is a haven for sunning, relaxing and swimming, screened porch is dreamy and house is well furnished. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Love AMI

Everything was great! We enjoyed the pool, screen porch, location to beach and restaurants. The owners were friendly and easy to communicate with. We will be back for 2 weeks next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Perfect Spot, Space and Stay

Sapphire Surf is a great home to enjoy some time on AMI. The house has everything you need for a great stay and is in the perfect location. Beds are comfy, temperature was perfect and fans were a plus! Check-in was a breeze and all communications were exactly as needed. The pool is a plus and the landscaping is great! Easy walking distance to the beach and local restaurants, ice cream and crepes! I look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Peace and perfection

This is our favorite place to enjoy our favorite island. Please don’t ever sell this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Beach Vacation

Great vacation home equipped with anything you might need for fun and relaxation. Easy access to beach and nearby shops. Ideal for families . Stocked with games , beach and pool supplies. Immaculately clean and welcoming!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luann L.

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

Perfect house to return to

My family stayed at the house for the second time because it met all our needs last year. Wonderful again this summer. We had two very young children with us. The short walk to the beach in the morning follow by afternoons at the private pool while the baby slept made for very relaxed, enjoyable days
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann F.

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

Sapphire Surf

Very well kept home. Great location and the owners were easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna W.

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

Fabulous location!!! 😁

Home had everything we needed an then some. Loved all the beach equipment. Didn't have to buy anything. Loved that there were fans for both rooms as both my spouse and i along with our daughter and her husband sleep with fans on. Beds were a bit hard. This is the most perfect location to reach everything within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Newark, Ohio

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

Beach Getaway

Absolutely perfect! Wonderful location, great pool, comfy beds and super clean!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanie M.

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

Great 2 bedroom home on gorgeous north end of ami

This is our second time staying at Saphire surf. This adorable 2 bedroom home is located on the north end of Anna Maria island close to the beach, shops, trolley stop, dining and the bay. It’s super clean, quiet, well stocked, and comfortable. The private pool is surrounded by island trees and plants. We love this home so much and have many fond memories here. We look forward to coming back here in the future. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

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

Sapphire Surf vacation rental in Anna Maria Island

Very nice property! Would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Amazing

Property was even better than advertised. Perfect set up for young kids, location and cleanliness. Will look to stay here again for future trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

The Best Vacation Ever !!!

This property was absolutely perfect for our family , close to all you would ever need on vacation - The beach and shelling was amazing - the shopping was a walk away ! The House was PERFECT !!! The backyard was a slice of heaven !!!! Definitely planning our next vacation ;-)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Get Away

Your home was all that we needed and then some. It was a nice break to get away from the rainy cool weather in New York. We had a wedding to go to and it was from walking distance so that was a plus. Never been to the west side of Florida before let alone the island. Beautiful and breathtaking. Thanks again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

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

Beautiful home

We were amazed at how clean and well appointed this home was. Every thing we could have needed was provided for us. Ramona was very helpful in her hints about where to find a store that was less busy and great driving directions into AMI
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy Z.

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

Absolute gem!

The home was absolutely perfect for our friend group of 4. The outside space is fantastic. The house was very clean and well kept. Perfect location to many attractions. I would definitely rent this home again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gordon L.

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

2024

Overall a nice property, if a bit tired. The hosts were great and the location top notch. Master bath rather worn. Glassware not up to snuff, but we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Slice of Heaven

Sapphire Surf is the absolute best home on AMI. Our second stay there and the hosts do such an amazing job making sure the house feels like a home. Well stocked kitchen - everything was clean and cozy. Pool is perfect and the pool accessories they have make it easy to be relaxed and enjoy the sun. Great location to everything too!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luann L.

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

Perfect!

The location was perfect for a very laid back vacation. It was an easy short walk to the beach then you could return to the house and pool to enjoy the peace and privacy. Also extremely easy to walk or bike to coffee, restaurants or shops. The house and property itself was wonderful! Even better than the pictures 🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene F. F.

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

Darlene

House was perfect, pool was amazing, lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance or a very short drive, I was able to walk to the beach which was awesome and they had a beach cart which was great. Loved the entire trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna U.

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

Wonderful property

The Sapphire Surf property is wonderful! The house is clean and very homey. The location is ideal; short walk to beach. The backyard is a personal oasis. We will be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Superior Sapphire Surf

Adorable, well equipped home in a fabulous location! Easy short walks to Anna Maria’s top spots. The heated pool was perfect for little ones with its shallow end. Lots of beach and pool toys/equipment, games, books…the little extras provided by the owner didn’t go unnoticed!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ramona Griffin

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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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