Canal Place: Boat Dock, Pool & Spa, On Canal by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
238 Chilson Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
What You'll Love About This Home: Location! 2 Blocks to Gulf Beach! On a Canal! 3 Bed / 3 Bath 2 Kings, 2 Queens, 1 Twin Daybed Private, Heated Pool & Spa Pool Loungers Outdoor Shower Two Screened Lanais with Patio Furniture Boat Dock (65 ft, can accommodate up to a 40 ft boat) Adirondack Chairs on Canal Dock Gas Grill Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer Complimentary WIFI Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach Wagon Parking for 4 Cars
Details: Located on one of Anna Maria's Canals, Canal Place is a quick 2 block walk to the sugar sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.
Our lovely single floor home is full of charm and character. With wood beamed ceilings and oversized windows, the interior is filled with natural light. The living and dining room combo lead to a screened and furnished lanai complete with a TV.
The master bedroom features a king sized bed and en-suite bathroom. One of the guest rooms has two queen beds. The final King en-suite is accessed located on the opposite side of the home and has a sliding door to the pool deck.. Additional sleeping accommodations are available in the twin sized daybed in the living room. Each bedroom includes a TV, and crisp linens and plush towels from our professional linen company.
Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a washer and dryer.
A sparkling, heated pool and spa, pool loungers, and an outdoor shower are highlights of the backyard. A gas grill, outdoor patio dining table for four make dining al fresco an enjoyable option.
Bring the boat! The 65 ft dock can accommodate a boat up to 40 ft. Relax in the Adirondack chairs on the dock while fishing or just enjoying nature. Be prepared to see a variety of native Florida birds and possibly a dolphin or manatee.
Canal Place is easy walking distance to many shops and restaurants, and less than a block to the free island trolley, which travels the entire length of the 7 miles of the island. Hop on and off at your leisure and explore shopping, dining and the beaches. The perfect location for your next beach vacation
You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property.
Bedroom 1 - King, Ensuite Bathroom, TV Bedroom 2- Two Queens, TV Bedroom 3 - King, Ensuite Bathroom, TV, Separate Entrance through Private Lanai
Please note: Pets are not allowed in this home. Kayaks in photos are not for guest use. Amenities are subject to change. Dock is 65'.
DISCLAIMER: Depth of the canals and channels vary depending on tides, weather, and other circumstances beyond our control. At times this can result in a water level that is too low to support watercraft. It is the responsibility of the guest to review forecasts and make alternate arrangements for watercraft as necessary.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions.
** Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details.
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Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.
Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance.
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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 and a deadlock
About the area
Anna Maria
Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anna Maria Beach and Bradenton Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Bean Point Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 8 min drive
The Ugly Grouper - 5 min drive
The Sandbar Restaurant - 13 min walk
The Waterfront Restaurant - 3 min drive
Ginny's & Jane E's - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Canal Place: Boat Dock, Pool & Spa, On Canal by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Canal Place: Boat Dock, Pool & Spa, On Canal by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canal Place: Boat Dock, Pool & Spa, On Canal by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals on 8 December 2026 start from NZ$1,509, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Canal Place: Boat Dock, Pool & Spa, On Canal by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Canal Place: Boat Dock, Pool & Spa, On Canal by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Canal Place: Boat Dock, Pool & Spa, On Canal by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Canal Place: Boat Dock, Pool & Spa, On Canal by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Anna Maria Beach is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location. House was recently updated and very clean. Pool was very dirty when we arrived but the property manager addressed the issue as soon as we notified them. Someone was there to clean it up within a couple of hours. Biggest complaint was that the pool has a bad leak. We only stayed 5 nights and had to fill the pool 3 time as it loses about an inch of water every day.
Mike S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Hi,
Thank you so much for your review and feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Sincerely,
Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Our family had a great time at the property and loved the proximity to the beach and shops that we frequent. Morning kayak paddles and noon swims worked well for a wide range of age groups and we all had a great time.
Matt F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 November 2023
We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for the fantastic review you left us on your last trip to Anna Maria Island. Your kind words continue to motivate us.
Thank you for your support, and if you ever need anything or have more feedback to share, please feel free to reach out.
We'd love to welcome you back for your next vacation, so don't hesitate to contact us whenever you're ready to plan your getaway.
We were very happy. The back yard was beautiful. The house was clean. It had almost everything we needed. Location was great.
The one thing difficult was the hot tub not heating up in cooler weather since that’s exactly when we wanted it.
Emily S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2024
Hi,
Thank you so much for your review! Unfortunately, the pumps on the pools in Florida have a hard time keeping up when the temperature dips low. But we’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Sincerely,
Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
The house was wonderful. The location was great because we could walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants. Being on the canal with the open view was so relaxing. Kids went kayaking and fishing. The pool and hot tub were a hit. Loved how sunny the backyard was. Also liked being at the end of a cul-de-sac. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Hopefully soon!
Elizabeth H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 November 2023
We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for the fantastic review you left us on your last trip to Anna Maria Island. Your kind words continue to motivate us.
Thank you for your support, and if you ever need anything or have more feedback to share, please feel free to reach out.
We'd love to welcome you back for your next vacation, so don't hesitate to contact us whenever you're ready to plan your getaway.
We are a couple that stayed here for a 5 day get away in December. We have been to Anna Maria before and have rented numerous homes on the island. This house has a great location. Close to the beach and walking distance to the shops. We enjoy the quiet end of the island. The home is definitely older but had some great amenities. The home was cleaned well upon our arrival. We loved the pool area and sitting on the doc. The kitchen is dated but had all the cooking/dishes etc needed. It would have been nice to have a few items such as salt and pepper, coffee filters, some spices. But not a big deal. It was nice to have linens, towels and beach towels. Master bedroom is large and mattress was okay but could have been better (big lump in the center of the bed). We did switch one night to the bedroom that is off the kitchen and that bed was definitely better. Loved the space as well of that room as well. This home is ideal for a large family with the added separate space. For the price we paid this time of year it was definitely worth the money. Regarding the complaints seen previously for the door alarms, yes they can be annoying but you would have them in any home on the island with a pool. The home in person is the same as the pics. Again great location and honestly we spent our time out at the pool/spa the most which was awesome.
Michelle S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2023
Michelle, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the home, pool, dock, and location. In regards to the salt and pepper, unfortunately, we are unable to provide these items due to sanitary concerns. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again sometime soon!
Verified
8/10 Good
Sarah D.
12 May 2019
Nice property, some issues
We had a wonderful weeklong stay in this house. The pool, hot tub, deck and lanai's are lovely. Kitchen and bathrooms could use some updating but they are adequate. We love the location; the canal is secluded, the street has no side streets off of it so not much traffic, and it is close to Pine Avenue and some of our favorite restaurants.
We did have a few issues. There was construction going on in the house directly across the canal (as of April 2019), and it was quite loud at times. This wasn't a problem when we weren't there and on the weekend days, but during the week they worked some days until 7pm. Also, for families it is important to note that one of the bedrooms is detached from the rest of the home, and the other two bedrooms are down a main hallway in the main section of the home. Lastly, we found a number of dead cockroaches on the lanai's about halfway through the week. We think maybe the area was sprayed recently as they were all dead/dying, but still not exactly what we wanted to see while on vacation.
I will say that the rental company is very responsive to issues - even on Easter Sunday they came to our house to fix an issue with the door lock. Overall, we would consider staying here again as long as the construction is no longer going on across the canal.
Sarah D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
We love knowing that our guests are happy with their accommodations and are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay at Canal Place. We apologize for any inconveniences the construction across the canal may have caused. We have not been previously notified of on going work or would have advised you prior to your arrival. Palmetto Bugs are common in Florida due to our tropical climate. All of our homes are on a quarterly pest control service to ensure that the bugs stay outside. We are happy to have been able to help on Easter Sunday. Our guests comfort and happiness is very important to us and our staff is available seven days a week year round. We would love to have you stay with us again at Canal Place for your future Anna Maria Island vacation needs!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kathleen M.
7 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
No room for courtesy here!!!
The house had inadequate paper goods. We had to purchase toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags. And laundry detergent.
AMI called two days before we checked in and let us know that if the property was not rented the night before we would be able to get into the place early. We changed all of our plans based on the fact that we would be able to get into the house early. Since we knew it had not been rented on the website. We waited with groceries in the car for hours. AMI absolutely would not give us the code to the house, not one minute before 3 o’clock and we could not enter the house before 4pm - why in the world did they ever call us!!! We were not looking for an early check-in, they called us and and through the conversation let us know the house was available. A Hotel would let you in if your room is available. The big squeak in the headThis all made our stay regrettable.
Kathleen M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2022
Kathleen, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Please allow us to apologize for the check-in miscommunication, as we understand fully how frustrating this was for you. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass everything on to our team. We hope you will return and stay with us again, giving us another opportunity to improve your experience.
Property was really dated in all aspects. Pool & backyard were best aspect.
So the property was very dated - circa 1950’s. Lighting was also dim and made the interior feel smaller than it really was. Pool & hot tub were very nice - except that the pool vacuum cleaner device was left in the pool. Not a big deal to swim around, but didn’t seem like it belonged there when there were guests. The instructional video to indicate control of the hot tub was useless since the controller is actually mounted to a kitchen cabinet & not the same as shown in the video. The property Mngmt Co had no idea where it was located - finally found it on my own. The door alarm button to exit and re-enter was also a real annoyance as others have mentioned. You will also need to bring you own bath soap and shampoo - the soap provided was about the size of 2 postage stamps and 1/8” thick; not usable for bathing. Sorry for less than positive review - but will not be back.
Karl A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2022
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Karl. We are glad you enjoyed the pool and backyard area. Please allow us to apologize for the issues you experienced, as we understand how frustrating this was. We will be sure to pass your feedback on to our team to make improvements. In regards to the pool alarm, it is a mandated safety requirement for us, unfortunately. We hope you will return and stay with us again, allowing us to improve your experience.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Randall A.
28 October 2022
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Bad experience with AMI Locals
Please read this! We used AMI for our vacation and will NEVER use them again. The story is to long to post but to be short and to the point these are some of the details. We checked in to the home and the pool was dirty and non functioning. We called and the response was oh yeah that was mentioned in the inspection and a pool professional will be out in Tuesday ( this was Saturday and if they noted this why did they not call us, instead we had to call them). We then ask to speak to a manager who implies we were lying because the pool was CRYSTAL clear in their picture's. So we went to the beach and tried to deal with it. Sunday was nice and after two hours of my husband cleaning the pool we did swim that day. Monday we were woke up by loud construction noise and people on the property moving items and leaving tools in the yard at lunch time . We felt violated as they were in the property we were staying at and we could not swim or even go outside as they were 4 feet away from the pool. We called and called and finally got a manger to look into it. After all day we finally got into another home at 630. We ask if we could get a call back from a manger. The manager that helped us now is not even calling us back? We ask for some compensation as we missed out on at least two days of our vacation that we had paid for a heated working pool. We also had to make several calls to even get a response. No response was even given until Thursday when they called to say we should have no issues with the un signed gift cards that they gave us. We tried using them and no local stores would accept. We went about trying to finish our vacation when they called Friday and ask is to stop by with gift certificates at the Chamber of Commerce. We did not as of this point we should not have to work so hard for gift certificates on our last day on the island . They did give us one gift card for 100 that we did use. They tried to say they did their best🤷♀️ I replied forget the compensation we could not even get a call back so I disagree. This was terrible customer service. We have been to the island several years and never had an issue like this.
Randall A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2022
Randall, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Please allow us to apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay. We understand fully how frustrating this was for you. Though we regret this happened, we are glad to see our team was responsive and able to compensate you by relocating you to a similar home. We hope you will return and stay with us again, giving us another opportunity to improve upon your experience.
Verified
8/10 Good
Mark M.
15 September 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and pool!!
Lovely home with a nice big pool and a beautiful backyard! They have kayaks, bikes, pool and fishing supplies! Pool alarms were quite annoying because you had to hit the button going outside and inside but I know they are needed for safety.. Lots of privacy from side neighbors which was so nice! We loved having a dock to launch our own kayak. The hot tub was great too! Great house for smaller families. Nice location too!
We really enjoyed our stay.
Mark M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2023
We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for the fantastic review you left us on your last trip to Anna Maria Island. Your kind words continue to motivate us.
Thank you for your support, and if you ever need anything or have more feedback to share, please feel free to reach out.
We'd love to welcome you back for your next vacation, so don't hesitate to contact us whenever you're ready to plan your getaway.
We stayed at this house for three weeks and, due to COVID, we wanted to have space to enjoy ourselves without crowds. This house was great -- we particularly enjoyed the pool, hot tub and easy kayaking. The house itself is nice but the real pleasure for us was the lanai and backyard. The beach is a couple block walk so it might be a bit too long for small children. The house location is near the end of the street and it was fairly quiet (there is a bit of construction).
Tom A.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2023
We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for the fantastic review you left us on your last trip to Anna Maria Island. Your kind words continue to motivate us.
Thank you for your support, and if you ever need anything or have more feedback to share, please feel free to reach out.
We'd love to welcome you back for your next vacation, so don't hesitate to contact us whenever you're ready to plan your getaway.
over all we would come back but needs to re-place micro-wave all rusted.
very nice grounds and pool close to beach 8 min away walk
joe t.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2020
Thank you for the great review Joe!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 January 2019
Perfect house for our family vacation
We loved our stay here - the house was perfect with everything we needed for a weeks vacation -the canal was awesome for fishing and the bikes and kayaks were great to have.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2024
We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for the review you left us on your last trip to Anna Maria Island! We appreciate you staying with us and would love to welcome you back for your next vacation!
Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike D.
25 February 2018
Perfect location, all amenities provided
Canal Place is located on one of the most desirable streets on the island. Older, ground floor home which we prefer because we like walking right out to pool and patio w/o steps. Includes bikes which is great and also two kayaks - so fun and great bonus. The interior is somewhat dated or if you prefer retains some "old Florida" charm. It is clean and comfy with good beds. Well stocked kitchen has everything you might need (except a good sharp knife).
Mike D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2023
Dear Mike,
We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for the fantastic review you left us on your last trip to Anna Maria Island. Your kind words continue to motivate us.
Thank you for your support, and if you ever need anything or have more feedback to share, please feel free to reach out.
We'd love to welcome you back for your next vacation, so don't hesitate to contact us whenever you're ready to plan your getaway.
Sincerely,
Your Friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Brenda p.
9 June 2017
Great place to stay !
we all enjoyed canal place . The pictures really don't show how nice it is. very quiet and peaceful place . we enjoyed Jerald the big bird that came by to visit often . The home has 2 dual kayaks that were enjoyed a lot and it has 2 fishing poles but no hooks , so take some . Everyone loved the shuffleboard ! great place . Brenda P
Brenda p.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2024
We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for the review you left us on your last trip to Anna Maria Island. We appreciate you staying with us and would love to welcome you back for your next vacation. +
Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Linda P.
9 April 2017
Perfect for us
My husband and I spent Spring Break 2017 at this home with 5 college sophomores and loved it. The kids had their own bedrooms and screen porch and we enjoyed going to the beach, hot tubbing, swimming in the pool and paddling the kayaks around the canals. A very relaxing week for all of us!! The house has 4 brand new bikes and new patio furniture on the main porch.
Linda P.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2023
We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for the review you left us on your last trip to Anna Maria Island. We appreciate you staying with us and would love to welcome you back for your next vacation.
Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Shirley B.
31 October 2016
Canal place, rental 826425
We really enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Everything we needed was supplied. Rental was decorated nicely and clean. Hope to be back!
Shirley B.
Verified
8/10 Good
Scott H.
12 April 2026
Scott H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2026
Hi,
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Sincerely,
Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
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Family-owned and operated, Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals offers everything you are looking for in an Anna Maria Island vacation rental company – exceptional properties and quality service with a personal touch. Whether it's a family vacation or a romantic getaway, AMLVR has something for everyone. From beachfront to bayside, you can choose from a quaint one-bedroom cottage, a waterfront condo with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico, or a luxury six-bedroom pool home. AMLVR's vacation rentals offer authentic island living in paradise!
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