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Shell We Dance? Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool!

Holiday home with an outdoor pool, 3-minute walk to Bean Point Beach

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, books
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Escape to the charming 1950's island bungalow, Shell We Dance? With a private pool and beautifully decorated interior, you'll feel right at home. Take a short walk to Bean Point Beach or relax in the screened-in lanai with bikes available for island exploration.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6114 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is NZ$1,379
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shell We Dance? Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool!

Like so many homes on Anna Maria Island, our home was severely flooded. Professional photos are coming, but until they are in, we thought you may enjoy a sneak peek!
We made a few needed changes in the floor plan, and believe it is at its best ever! We cannot thank those who reached out to us and wished us well, and those understanding guests whose vacations were upended by the storm and its toll on our humble home. It is with much gratitude that we thank you for your kindness, understanding, prayers, and love. Shell We Dance is back and better than EVER!!
Sweet vintage 1950's bungalow/cottage with all the charm of the island! Beautifully decorated, fully fenced back yard with private pool, (second building is the original garage where bikes and beach gear are stored). Located on the island's much sought after north end, it is a short walk to Bean Point Beach, Bay Front Beach and Park. Crystal clear waters of the gulf, white sands, and island breezes await!

2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Cozy living room with queen sized foldout sofa, screened in lanai, kitchen, and laundry room. With full sized washer and dryer included in the home and complimentary bikes to explore the island. Other items at the home for your use during your stay are beach towels, pool toys, beach chairs, a cart to roll all your gear to the beach, and pack-n-play for baby. Many accoutrements included!

Relax, unwind, and dance like no-one is watching!

Shell We Dance?

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed on the screened in lanai.

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,223 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed on the screened in lanai.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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About the area

Map
Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bayfront Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Cafe - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Shell We Dance? Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Shell We Dance? Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool!?

As of 24 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shell We Dance? Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool! on 8 Dec 2025 start from NZ$1,379.02, 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.

Is Shell We Dance? Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Shell We Dance? Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shell We Dance? Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell We Dance? Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell We Dance? Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. Bayfront Park and Palmetto Avenue Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Shell We Dance? Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, short walk to the beach, well stocked kitchen, super clean, cute beach decor and the pool is fantastic! We absolutely loved our stay! Highly recommend and we would love to return.
Sunset 🔥
Pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love this place! It was perfect for our family. It was cozy and fairly quiet. Great location on the island. We will definitely stay at Shell We Dance in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurth L.

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

Bean Point

Great stay...perfect to walk to the beach whenever you want.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, unique, close to the best beach on AMI. Great pool, responsive host, accommodating, and thoughtful. Top notch! We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Adorable spot

Location was fantastic. Great pool, fenced yard, and all the things we needed for the beach. It’s a small cottage but the use of space is perfect and all the finishing touches were top notch!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtland L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute beach home close to Bean Pointe! This was our second time staying at this property. This home was perfect before, but has only gotten better with recent renovations after the hurricane in '24. The property is exceptionally clean and functional. You will love the pool and one of our favorite spots was the screened in lanai! The owners are incredibly responsive and they have a great team that manages their property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

Beautiful home

Everything about this home is wonderful. The renovations after the hurricane are beautiful. The pool is relaxing. Love the location. In one word. Amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

A slice of paradise!

We had an amazing week at Don & Sally’s place. This is our 4th trip to AMI and Shell We Dance is by far the best place we have stayed. The decor is so chic & beachy, they thought of everything! Just a 5 min walk to beautiful Bean Point for a beach day or to catch the sunset. The backyard is a tropical oasis, the pool was perfect and the fenced yard is super private and allowed us to bring our pups. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was renovated very nicely. It has a warm farmhouse beachy vibe with all the amenities. My favorite of course was the backyard with a great pool. We all were very comfortable and enjoyed ourselves greatly. I could not have picked a better place than this cute bungalow with great hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

The location is just a block from the beach and lots of unique restaurants. The pool area is great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Great house and location

Just what we needed to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary! Beach access was close by and the pool was a great way to relax. Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Talia W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

A short walk to the beach, great pool. Host communicated quickly, easy check in/out process
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Great location yard for dogs

The location was great - close enough to the action but far enough to be nice and quiet at night. The place if great for those with dogs too - completely fenced in and super friendly for my pack!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Lovely stay in what I would consider the best location on AMI hands down

Close to everything but away from it all :) this is by far the best nook of AMI
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lydia E.

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

A beautiful family friendly bungalow

715 North Bay Boulevard is a beautiful cottage. This location has everything you will need for a stay, easy access to Bean Point beach access, lots of nice restaurants and beach stores with a short drive. Thank you for sharing your beautiful little home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 2nd time we stayed at this property. We visited the week of July 7th, 2025. The property is exactly as pictured in the listing. It is beautifully decorated, has a nice large outdoor pool area with plenty of seating. The AC is nice and cool for those summer nights. The property is fully stocked with everything you need. There are four bikes available for use and a very short ride to our favorite breakfast and ice cream establishment Two Scoops. We biked to Pine Ave, Ginny and Janes, Mademoiselle, Harrys, the surrounding parks and beaches. The walk to Bean Point beach is less than 5 minutes and we were delighted that the property had a wagon available for use with chairs and an umbrella. There was even a day that we purchased ice cream from a boat on the beach. And best of all, we were able to bring our sweet dog who enjoyed herself as much as we did. I would highly recommend this property and hope to visit again soon.
Ice cream on the sand? Yes, Please!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

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

Great Place For A Sunset

We have stayed on the Island a number of time and must say this is one of the best places we have stayed at, its a really well kept property and the pool / garden makes it one of the best, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catarine G., Melbourne, Florida

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

We had an awesome time!

The house was super clean and cozy, and it's a quick walk to the beach and pier. The pool area was perfect, and Don and Goose were really friendly and always quick to help with our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay

Just spent one night for a stay over and the home is quaint, clean and well kept. Pool in backyard is excellent. Location is close to best beach on AMI.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S., New Albany

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

Wonderful Trip to AMI!

We absolutely loved our stay at “Shell We Dance”! The house had everything we needed and we loved the pool. Everything was communicated clearly and efficiently. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim m.

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

Sister getaway

We had the best sister weekend, she’ll we dance is cozy and clean. We love the location ❤️ we stayed last year also and hope to make it annual.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Outstanding Location in AMI

What a wonderful property. Wonderful accommodations, great pool, located close to many activities and beaches. Great food close too!. Old Florida at its finest!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wes B., Lake Hamilton Florida

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

Beautiful location close to prettiest beach in Florida

Pool was excellent. Everything worked out great.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel V.

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

Girls' Getaway!

Our favorite part of the house was the outside area with our own private pool! We also appreciated the bikes provided for our use!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Orlando

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

A perfect spot on Anna Maria Island

The house was perfectly placed on Annamarie Island. It was a mix of classic Florida and updated modern accommodations. The pool was perfect and the ability to ride bikes and utilize Beach toys was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023