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Perfect Anna Maria. Dock on Canal. 3 blocks to sugar sand beach. Heated pool.
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5
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Anna Maria, FL
- Place, Bean Point Beach5 min walk
- Place, Bradenton Beach6 min walk
- Place, Anna Maria Beach8 min walk
- Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
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Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
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Dining area
About this property
Perfect Anna Maria. Dock on Canal. 3 blocks to sugar sand beach. Heated pool.
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About the area
Anna Maria
Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Bradenton Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at LECOM Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.

Anna Maria, FL
What's nearby
- Bean Point Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Bradenton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Bayfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Anna Maria Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Anna Maria City Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 10 min drive
- The Ugly Grouper - 7 min drive
- The Sandbar Restaurant - 16 min walk
- The Waterfront Restaurant - 17 min walk
- Ginny's & Jane E's - 15 min walk
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10/10
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9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
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22 April 2026
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Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Stephanie C.
11 April 2026
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Stephanie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
5 April 2026
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Mary B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Peter B.
26 November 2025
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Peter B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Thomas S.
27 September 2025
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Thomas S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Missy R.
31 October 2025
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Missy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
17 August 2025
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Chris D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Angela H.
15 July 2025
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Angela H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Emily C.
19 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful trip!
Emily C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Sian R.
21 November 2025
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Sian R.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Leslie V.
8 July 2025
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Wonderful Stay!
Leslie V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Julie V.
19 October 2025
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Julie V.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Shannon B.
28 July 2025
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Shannon B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Laurie T.
27 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around great!
Laurie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Natasha s.
4 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week away!
Natasha s.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Amy L.
30 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation Stay
Amy L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Nancy D.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Nancy D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Celeste C.
26 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Celeste C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Niall C.
2 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best value in north end AMI
Niall C.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Ralf O.
14 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT !!!
Ralf O.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
glen r.
13 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
glen r.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Lyndsie S.
28 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anna Maria
Lyndsie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Robin T.
3 March 2018
Perfect Getaway...
Robin T.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent
shannon s.
1 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
shannon s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Kimberly G.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun family getaway
Kimberly G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Margaret Hudgings
Jim is a Florida native who vacationed on Anna Maria Island as a child. His grandparents built a cottage here in 1941, having originally come over to the island in the early 1920's by steam ship! Margaret and Jim met in the 3rd grade, married after college and have 3 grown children--Graham, Ian and Meg--and 5 grandchildren. All of us love this island. Our main residence is in West Chester, PA, in an 1876 Victorian town house. Jim is a mechanical engineer who taught at a community college, and Margaret worked as a school psychologist in an independent school. We have hosted many international students in our home and been involved in exchange programs around the world and especially in Japan and the UK. We are retired and are enjoying time with family and lots of travel. On our last trip abroad, we visited Germany, the Czech Republic and Switzerland.
Why they chose this property
We bought this property in 1981 because of Jim's family connection here and because it is simply the most beautiful beach spot in the world. We knew we wanted to spend time here in retirement and felt we needed to buy early. In December 2011 we completed a renovation of the property, adding a large salt water pool, a screened porch and extra half bath near the pool--and created a totally new 'old' look with a peaked metal roof and 1930s look furnishings. We also added lots of insulation for summer and winter comfort and Florida native landscaping with palms and wild flowers. The location is ideal --a couple blocks from beach and bay, on a wide canal which is like a lake. Iris Street is a cul de sac --so not much traffic and wonderful neighbors.
What makes this property unique
We chose this property for location, location and location. The proximity to the gulf beach, the canal with dock and jumping fish, the lack of traffic--and all on the quiet north end of the island and yet close to unique shops and good restaurants--especially the Sand Bar where you can eat--on the beach. (See one of our photos.)
Languages:
English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese
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