Prices cut by 20% for stays up to 31.01.26 - Seahorse Cottage
The property is situated towards the top end of Anna Maria Island. It is one of a cluster of 3 cottages which have the benefit of a shared free form pool with waterfall (at most there would be 8 people using the pool).
This spacious property is very well furnished and equipped. The bedroom has a Queen size bed and the bathroom is fitted with a bath with overhead shower, basin and WC.
There is an internal door which connects to Shell Cottage therefore making it possible to rent the 2 properties together to accommodate up to 4 people (this door is lockable from both sides to ensure privacy).
You will find tables, chairs and loungers around the pool, which is situated in a tropically landscaped garden, making an ideal space to sit and relax while enjoying the beautiful weather.
The property benefits from off street parking for 1 car.
The beach is just 200 feet away at the end of the quiet road and numerous restaurants can also be found within walking distance. If you wanted to explore the island further without having to use your car then the free trolley bus is the perfect answer.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
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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 theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Coquina Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Anna Maria Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Anna Maria City Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Bean Point Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
Bradenton Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
The Ugly Grouper - 6 min drive
The Sandbar Restaurant - 10 min walk
The Waterfront Restaurant - 14 min walk
Ginny's & Jane E's - 9 min walk
North Shore Cafe - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Prices cut by 20% for stays up to 31.01.26 - Seahorse Cottage have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Prices cut by 20% for stays up to 31.01.26 - Seahorse Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Prices cut by 20% for stays up to 31.01.26 - Seahorse Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Prices cut by 20% for stays up to 31.01.26 - Seahorse Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Prices cut by 20% for stays up to 31.01.26 - Seahorse Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Prices cut by 20% for stays up to 31.01.26 - Seahorse Cottage located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Palmetto Avenue Beach and Bean Point Beach. Island Players and Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great stay. Check in process was easy, we were even able to check in early. Property was clean and had everything we needed. Even had left over beach chairs in the garage for use! Pool was beautiful. Quick walk to the beach. Would definitely stay here again!
Clean house. Any small issues we had (internet didn’t work) they were quick to address. There was construction going on next door and they accidentally cut the internet line! Contacted management and they got it fixed right away. Highly recommend it’s like 1 minute walk to the beach from here! Great location would recommend to anyone!
Location was excellent! Could use some updating in the bathroom & kitchen, but was manageable for the two of us. Location was perfect for our stay on the Island this trip!
Cottage is excellent as for clean, amenities provided, distance from beach. However there was no mention of the construction taking place just outside of the unit. Crew starts beating and banging by 7:30 a.m. sounds like they're physically inside of thw cottage. Backup alarm on skid steer went nonstop for days. When I mentioned the noise mid-week was told construction is all over the island which is not the case...it is here and there on the island but definitely not all over the island. Would like to have been told about construction right next to the cottage prior to booking. Be prepared to be woke up early every day and hear this noise all day long if you stay here!
Perfect for two people! Great location, everything thing we needed they had. It was a great week relaxing on the beach and riding our bikes around town. Anna Maria Island was wonderful!
My husband and I have been coming to AMI for over 25 years staying in a variety of places on the island. This was our first time so far on the North end of the AMI and it was perfect in the Starfish beach cottage--We have already booked for next year. The cottage was clean and equipped with everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. Proximity to the beautiful beach was perfect enough that we could walk back and forth throughout the day as needed. The grounds were clean, beachy and comfortable. It is close to Pine Ave with restaurants, shopping, trolley stops and activities.
Our stay was great! Cottage had everything we needed.
Mishelle R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janet
28 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Seahorse Cottage was perfect and fit all our needs. Close to the beach, great pool, and the accommodations were very nice. We both would have preferred a firmer mattress on the bed but that would not stop us from visiting again. Idyllic Holiday Properties was very easy to deal with and Liane had excellent communication skills in planning for our trip. Debbie, the Property Manager in Anna Maria, was also very quick to respond to texts while we were there. All around, a great experience and a beautiful island. We will be back!
When this one says “close to the beach” - they mean it! This little spot is perfect for an Anna Maria getaway and is literally steps from the Beach access off Spruce Ave. The local property manager was extremely responsive to questions and she even helped us retrieve some clothing mistakenly picked up by the cleaning crew. Highly recommended!
Quaint cottage, good location, could use a few updates
On the plus side, Seahorse Cottage is in a great location just steps from the beach. The size is about right for two. Arranging the visit and getting the keys was stress-free.
On the "This could use improvement IMO" department, the couch is not in great shape. The cushions sag making sitting uncomfortable. The TV is too small for the room making viewing a challenge. Some new beach chairs are needed.
We've been coming to AMI for 20 years. It is a pretty island with beautiful beaches. However, the island is losing its quaint cottages and old-Florida charm to large homes and excessive amounts of traffic.
We had an awesome stay at AMI… Love this place … was secluded and a very short trip to the beach for awesome sunsets … we spent most of the days by the pool and evenings on the beach … walkable to some places and short drives to awesome restaurants .. Would highly recommend
Nice Cottage but 3 issues. No iron available. TV was the smallest I have ever encountered at a rental property or hotel room. Front and side doors were mostly glass with a sheer fabric as a curtain. Anyone walking by could see right in. I had to drape towels over the door for privacy. Everything else was great.
Really nice time, super easy walk to the beach. Walkable to a few stores, very laid back neighborhood. Not the place to go if you are looking for night life. it was perfect for us and our 5 year old. The cottage was clean and comfortable. definitely not luxurious, with a little bit of updating on appliances, sofa, and bed, cottage could be super cute. Don't want to sound like I'm downgrading the cottage because I don't mean to. We got what we expected and had a wonderful time.
The cottage was quaint. Old Florida style that we love. Spacious enough for 2. Clean and airy. Excellent location. 2 minute walk to beautiful Anna Maria beach. Walking distance to restaurants, parks and Anna Maria and Rod-n-Reel piers. We will be back!
The cottage is cute and very close to the beach. Walking distance of restaurants and shopping. Easy check in and out. The attached cottage, shell I believe, connecting door can be locked but you can hear neighbors is they are loud (we were lucky to only hear them on our last night). Heated pool was very nice.
We had a great time here, the top 3 reasons we stayed at the Sea Horse is convenient/close beach access, close to Pine Ave shopping/restaurants and we loved the cottage!
The Seahorse Cottage is just as advertised - clean, cute, great pool and close to the beach. The owner/property manager made everything extremely easy. We will be back!