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The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views!

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Front view of rental
Living room
Kitchen
Bathroom
Master bedroom, king bed, TV, overhead fan

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views!

The Ballyhoo is a ground floor cottage located on Bean Point at the very tip of Anna Maria Island. Around the corner, (200 feet away) is the Rod and Reel Pier and beach. A classic 1940s old Florida fishing pier. The pier is an excellent place to see all our local wildlife, dolphins, herons, pelicans, and if you are lucky, maybe a manatee. The pier offers some of the best fishing on the island. A family friendly place with very good food and drink. With panoramic views of Tampa Bay, the Skyway, Egmont Key and civil war era lighthouse, it's not to be missed. Take one our provided bikes or walk to nearby historic Pine Ave. where you'll find your choice of 12 restaurants, shops, art galleries and Roser Church built in 1913 by the inventor of the Fig Newton. While on Pine Ave. don't forget to visit the Anna Maria City Jail and the Anna Maria City Pier. At the City Pier you will find a free trolley that will take you anywhere on the island and back, trolley leaves approximately every half hour. The Ballyhoo is perfect for weekend getaways, fishing, shelling, or just relaxing and getting away from it all! Everything is included except food, your bathing suit and toothbrush! Come relax with us and have fun!

Ballyhoo, a small baitfish highly prized by local big game fishermen.

We love trades with other vacation rental owners! Our preferred destinations: Europe, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Florida Keys, Mexico, Washington D.C., New York, OR??? Make us an offer!!!





Property manager

Edward Steenstra III
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Violations will incur a $200. cleaning fee!
Absolutely no smoking in the unit, violation of this rule will result in loss of full damage deposit!

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point 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

  • Anna Maria Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rod and Reel Pier - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. Bayfront Park and Bradenton Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 192 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abbie B.

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

Stay at AMI

The location was good on the island, and just a short walk to multiple beaches. Check in was easy, and communication with the host was good. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Betsy D.

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

Very nice

The hosts were very friendly and accommodating, the location near the top of Anna Maria is lovely, everything we needed was there and we had a lovely week.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Our home away from home!

We had stayed here for a month last year and once again this year and are looking forward to the same nextcyear. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the extraordinary efforts by Ed and Audrey to make our stay possible this year after the devastating hurricanes! We are eternally grateful
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Love it

Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manny C.

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

Great space

Great place to stay. Nice location to the beach. Clean and had just the right amount of space. Host was great. Book your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MASAKI I.

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

Thumbs up

We have a great time. They have everything we need.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

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

SLF

Excellent stay !! Great host !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

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

Anniversary trip

Wonderful place to stay! It was perfect! Super clean and had everything we needed. Love the location! Would no doubt stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie S.

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

Anna Maria Cottage

Very nice , clean and cozy house. Great location , less than 5 min walk to Rod and Reel Pier. Close to boat ramps for charter fishing trips and theres a lot to do on or near the island without having to travel far. Love the house and we're already planning our next stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack F.

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

Great place and great host

I would give 6 stars if possible. The host is great and the house is wonderful. Easy beach access and the island is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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

Happy

We really enjoyed our stay. Excellent location. The owner is amazing. Quick communication when we had questions. Equipped with everything you need for the house and beach! Easy check in and out.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

louise b.

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

The cottage is clean and well furnished Nothing fancy but a lot for the price. I will be returning

The cottage was a short walk to the beach as well as the Rod & Reel Pier which is a funky historical restaurant and bar. Could not be a better location on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zenettra L., Waxhaw, NC

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

Great Stay!!

We really enjoyed our time on the island. Ed was wonderful with everything from check in, local recommendations, great communication and just overall very friendly. The space was just as described and the bikes made for a great outdoor day including a ride for ice cream. We highly recommend and would definately stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mara O., Florida

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

We loved it here!

We enjoyed our stay! The house had everything we needed. The host was very helpful and responsive. The house is located close to the bean… you are just a quick walk away to watch the sunrise and sunset!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Great spot on AMI

Communication, cleanliness and convenience to beaches and the town were superb! Everything we needed was available. Ed’s responsiveness was top-notch. Can’t wait to be back again next year for the month ☺️
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

LouAnne B.

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

Lovely getaway

The Ballyhoo is clean, comfortable and extremely well stocked. Fabulous Bean Point is a 5 minute walk away. Ed is helpful and attentive. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Steven K., Traverse City, MI

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

Ballyhoo is a great location on AMI for sun & fun

Ed was a great host... Ballyhoo is in spot on AMI.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will L.

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

Great location

First time our family stayed on this side of the island. The house is in a great location to access the bay park for snorkeling, bean point for fishing and Pine Ave for shopping. The house had everything we need. The best part for my wife was the A/C was cold.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrie M.

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

Great little place

House has everything you need. Location is awesome. Easy Beach access. The Rod & Reel Pier was a great spot to fish. So close to everything. We love everything about AMI. Thanks for being such a great host Ed!!! We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

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

Minnesota Couple

Wonderful Location!!! Walking distance to Beautiful Bean Point Beach. Walking distance to Rod and Reel. Very clean house perfect for my husband and I. We loved Anna Maria Island. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milagro C.

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

satifatorio

extraordinary
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

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

Lovely Cottage Just Steps from the Water

We really enjoyed being a short walk to beach access and the Rod and Reel Pier. The house was clean. The neighborhood was quiet. The area locals were very friendly and helpful. The owner was very polite and accommodating. The house was well stocked with everything we needed to make our stay most enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S., Wake Forest, North Carolina

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

Cute cottage close to Tampa Bay and Rod &Reel Pier

Very cute and very clean cottage close to the beautiful Tampa Bay and downtown Anna Maria. This cottage has everything you need for a pleasant stay in Anna Maria! I recommend this cottage and will be back! The owner even supplies bikes for guests although we didn’t get to use them due to unusual cold weather this Christmas! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britt D.

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

Cute and retro

This is a super cute impeccably clean midcentury duplex with tons of retro touches in a location central to bay and beach. Easy walk to both bay and gulf beach. Totally stocked with towels, blankets, fishing supplies, and bikes. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Amazing week!!

We loved our stay at Ed’s place!!! Amazing communication and so helpful answering any questions we had!! We really loved the provided bikes! Rented tag along bikes from Beach Bums for the kids! So much fun biking the north end of the island and finding beautiful beach entrances and breakfast spots. Super close to Rod and Reel pier! We also loved Bayfront park! Great beach spot with shade! Other great things: Comfortable beds, towels and sheets provided, beach chairs provided!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Edward Steenstra III

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Family owned since 1970

Why they chose this property

Historic old Florida beach community with many restaurants, shops, church, within 10 minutes biking /walking distance.

What makes this property unique

Relax and unwind at the beach.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests