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On Anna Maria Island's tranquil tip, The Ballyhoo cottage offers a serene retreat. Panoramic views of Tampa Bay and the Skyway await from this charming abode near Rod and Reel Pier, where you can enjoy fishing, local wildlife spotting or simply unwind.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Gym

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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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Violations will incur a $200. cleaning fee!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Absolutely no smoking in the unit, violation of this rule will result in loss of full damage deposit!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Violations will incur a $200. cleaning fee!

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
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

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

About the area

Located in Anna Maria, this cottage is 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. Visit our Anna Maria travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Sarasota, florida, bradenton beach, Shutterstock ID 1052846027, Purchase Order: Wave 0 First Batch, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Hotels.com / BEX, Other: Mixed Budget
    Bradenton Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sarasota_BeanPointBeach_6296220-6
    Bean Point Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anna Maria Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bayfront Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
    11 min drive
  • The Ugly Grouper
    8 min drive
  • The Sandbar Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • The Waterfront Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • Ginny's & Jane E's
    3 min drive

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.

How much is parking at The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views!?

On-site parking is available at the 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 5-minute walk of Anna Maria Beach and Bradenton Beach. Bean Point Beach is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 210 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Ballyhoo was very clean and well stocked. We were delighted that we were a short walk from beach access to Bean Point beach which was beautiful. We appreciated our location and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location to beach access, the place was nice and clean, nothing fancy. Enjoyed the neighborhood cat!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay here! Easy walk to Bean point beach! Owner’s communication was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn M.

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

Nice clean place.

We enjoyed our stay. The rental is close to beaches and trolley takes you anywhere on the island. Rental is clean and owner checks in with you often.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

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

Island stay

Great location, good clean unit, comfortable beds, could use some updates/repairs to the bikes, chair's and such but great deal for the money. Overall it was perfect for us to be able to stay on the island!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zenettra L.

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
Verified

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
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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
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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
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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
Verified

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
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6/10 Okay

Donald J

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The place worked out well for our purposes. We did not rent a car and the bikes worked out well . The Host was great and responsive. We got in a little early and were able to check in before 4:00 The house itself was a duplex and looked to be 30 or 40 years old. The roof had a large tarp on it. It looked like it had been there for a while but we saw no signs on the inside of roof leaks . There looked to be some deferred maintenance on the exterior but overall it did not take away from our use. It was clean and comfortable on the inside. It was about 5 minutes from the beach (walking). It was probably a mile from restaurants and a little further than that to a bar. The house was well equipped with dishes and anything you would need to make dinner. It's a good place to stay for a quick long weekend
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie c.

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

Beach Vacation

We had a great stay. Very clean, great location. The living room furniture has been updated since pictures were taken. The location is great. We walked to the pier for sunrise everyday and to Bean Point for sunset everyday. Both are right down the street. We also were able to walk to Pine Ave for ice cream and shopping. Fun area! We will definitely be back
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

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

Cozy house, excellent location!

Very clean and well stocked house. Absolute perfect location, right across from pier and beaches. Not crowded at all on the north end. Kitchen had all the dishes and accessories we needed. Plenty of towels and toiletries for our whole stay. There were even bikes, beach cart and canopy, and fishing gear available for use. Ed was happy to answer any questions before and during our stay, and even had quite a few good suggestions for dining and activities. Would stay here again if we get the opportunity!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana R.

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

Quiet getaway

Ed was very communicative before, during, and after our stay. We were looking for a quiet family getaway and that’s exactly what we found. Everything was provided and we did lots of cooking and grilling during our stay. Great water pressure! Having Bayfront Park so close was awesome. We visited the bay side of the island as it was calmer water for our school aged children. We saw dolphins and a manatee during our time there. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family stayed for 6 days, we had the best time. Location was great the walk to the beach was easy, and the sunrises over the bay were incredible.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amenities. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the Ballyhoo. It's the perfect place for a get away. Clean comfortable space. The host Ed is easy to reach and responded to any questions very quickly.Would definitely stay here again when we come back to AMI
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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