Gulf-views inside home, Pool, duplex, SUP+Kayak+Firepit+Patio+Crows Nest+Grill
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- Parking available
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Pool
- Barbecue grill
- Kitchen
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Gulf-views inside home, Pool, duplex, SUP+Kayak+Firepit+Patio+Crows Nest+Grill
Sleeping arrangements:
• King master bedroom with en suite bathroom, Gulf view, 3 closets, dresser, lights, and ceiling fan.
• Queen bedroom next to bathroom with closet, dresser, lights, and ceiling fan.
• 2 Singles bedroom next to bathroom with Gulf View, closet, dresser, light, and ceiling fan.
• Queen La-Z-Boy air mattress sleeper sofa
The Gulf View Retreat features a split plan with the master bedroom having its own bathroom and on the other two bedrooms sharing one bath. Granite countertops throughout the unit provide luxury at your fingertips. Beach toys for the kids are included. Dishes, pots, pans, linens, and towels are all provided - just bring your swimsuit, toiletries, food, and enjoy! The first floor Pool Side Retreat is open to rent at www.vrbo.com/614098. Other amenities to perfect your stay include:
• Open decks with Gulf of Mexico views
• New Pool with large Sun Shelf and many Sitting Shelf's
• 2 Kayaks
• Paddle Board
• Fire Pit with lighted Areca Palms and comfortable chairs
• Big Yard
• Crows Nest third-floor balcony makes enjoying the sunsets and night-time stars an incredible experience
• High-Speed Wireless Internet service with 72 MB per second speeds
• Cable on the high definition flat-screen TV
• New Trane air conditioning unit
• 1,660 square feet living space
The Gulf View Retreat is the independent second floor of the home, while the first floor can be rented separately through the Pool Side Retreat listing (http://www.vrbo.com/614098). Each floor is a completely self-sustaining, independent unit with its own BBQ, patio furniture and entryway. Both floors can be combined for family reunions, retreats or multiple family vacations if you contact us, where both floors would include:
• Complete privacy for the entire home
• Sleeps 18 People
• 6 Bedrooms and 2 Sleeper-Sofas in common areas
• 12 Beds of differing sizes
• 5 Car Parking Spaces
• 6 Televisions
• 4 Bathrooms
• 2,600 square feet
• 2 Granite-Countertop Kitchens
• 2 Washers & 2 Dryers
• 2 Grills
• Private Crows Nest third-floor balcony makes enjoying the sunsets and night-time stars an incredible experience
• Private New Pool with large Sun Shelf and many Sitting Shelf's
• New Fire Pit with lighted Areca Palms and comfortable chairs surrounding it
• Open lanai and patio
• Big Yard
• Wireless Internet service with 20MB per second speeds
• 2 New Trane air conditioning units
• 1 Paddleboard
• 2 Kayaks
• And much more...
Our original AMI home is much easier to navigate than new-build 3-story homes on Anna Maria Island because our first floor is on the ground level and the second floor is one easy set of stairs. Other rebuilt homes on the island usually require climbing multiple flights of stairs up or taking small elevators.
If you rent just the Gulf View Retreat, then there are a few 'common' areas for the two floors including the pool, yard, fire-pit, toys and 3rd story 'Crow's Nest' deck. Contact us for a Reunion Retreat where you can rent both floors including the entire house for special occasions.
In less than 2 minutes, you will be spending your day on the beach at Sunset Park, or venture out a bit further and hang out fishing in one of the many great spots nearby. Sightings along the Gulf of Mexico beach and inter-coastal waterway include Manatees, Rays, Dolphins, many kinds of fish, a wide variety of birds, and other amazing creatures. Some people even get married at the Sunset Park beach area and stay in our home with family! Common sites along the beach areas include Sea Turtle nests and bird nesting sanctuaries during special times of the year.
If you're in the mood to tour around the rest of the island, catch the free trolley around the corner and it will take you to any of the beaches, restaurants, shops or grocery stores along Gulf Drive anywhere on Anna Maria Island. Take the trolley to the old historic Bridge Street area of Bradenton Beach to enjoy the Key West style restaurants and shops. If you enjoy painting or photography, the sunsets are among the best in the world.
Enjoy live music nightly and dinner at Manatee Public. If you time it right (usually 7pm), you can enjoy sea creature (fish, eel, and shark) feeding and Ice Cream at Holy Cow Ice Cream.
A lovely sunrise can be enjoyed along the Coquina Baywalk. Bean Point and Coquina Beach are great beaches to visit along with Sunset Park next to our home.
Just across the Cortez bridge on the south side of the island, is the old school Florida fishing village of Cortez, where restaurants have excellent seafood and some have live music. Swordfish Grill is our favorite on the dock.
Our kids love taking the free trolley around the corner up to Anna Maria Pier and looking for fish in the water (especially in the morning to early afternoon when you can see well through the clear water), talking to the fisherman, and eating at the restaurant or getting ice cream at Two Scoops. The Blueberry Pie ice cream is my favorite... Trolley stops by the home every 20 minutes from about 6 am to 10 pm.
We have 3 favorites for breakfasts: 1) Rod & Reel Pier, 2) Ginny's & Jane E's, and 3) The Donut Experiment (fun for the kids but not completely filling).
There is a small reef of rocks about 150 feet northwest from the Sunset Park Beach directly west of our home. I like to swim out to it and then dive down 8-10 feet to see colorful fish like the striped Sheepshead, etc.
The Herb Dolan Park, an easy five block walk on 26th Street North and Avenue A, is an open park area with a terrific view of Sarasota Bay, Anna Maria Sound and Tampa Bay. The Herb Dolan Park features picnic areas, basketball court, playing field, swing set, play structure and a Kayak launch. If you're in the mood to tour around the rest of the island, catch the free trolley out the back door and it will take you to any of the beaches, restaurants, shops or grocery stores along Gulf Drive anywhere on Anna Maria Island. Take the trolley one stop down (or stroll along the beach the one mile) to the old historic Bridge Street area of Bradenton Beach to enjoy the Key West style restaurants and shops. If you enjoy painting or photography, the sunsets are among the best in the world.
After enjoying the beach or park, return home to use one of the two outdoor showers next to the beach toys or the pool to wash the beach sand off and jump in the pool waiting for you. Kick your feet in the water of the heated pool with a special sun shelf for toddlers or adults to sit on with Adirondack-style chairs. The pool, 5 feet deep at its deepest, includes two more sitting shelves on the that are around 18 inches deep. One of those extra sitting shelves on the far end has a soaker spout to massage sore backs. Enjoy the traditional landscaping of Florida with various palm trees of different sizes that increase your privacy including Areca Palms, Queen Palms, Fishtail Palms, and Palmetto Palms. A large Frangipani/Plumeria tree creates beautiful large flower blossom clusters usually in May or June, which smell ideal and are the basis for Hawaiian leis. Relax in the soft green grass of our Zoysia lawn next to the pool tossing a ball or playing a game of Corn Hole or Golf Toss. Head up to the Crow's Nest deck and watch the dolphins swim by in the Gulf of Mexico next to the beach.
Florida's best-kept secret, Anna Maria Island (AMI), features beautiful white sugar sand beaches, older Florida charm, award-winning restaurants, and shopping all within easy walking distance or a ride aboard the free "Anna Maria Island Trolley". One of the few places in the world where the sunset is regularly applauded, this tiny slice of paradise stretches for 7 miles into the Gulf. Just across the Cortez bridge on the south side of the island, is the old school Florida fishing village of Cortez, where restaurants have excellent seafood and some have live music.
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Rex & Michele Geissler
Golden, Colorado
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Pool/Spa
- Fenced private pool
- Heated pool
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car not required
- Limited on-site parking (max 5 spaces)
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 2 private bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Outdoor shower
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV with cable channels
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Dock
- Fenced yard
- Firepit
- Furnished balcony/patio
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Lift
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: No smoking, vaping, drugs, cannabis home/property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- In a village
- In the city centre
- In the mountains
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- Near the marina
- Near the sea
Things to do
- Heated pool
- Kayak
- Optional golf privileges
- Paddleboard
- Water park
- Water sports equipment
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating 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
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,580 square feet
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Children and extra beds
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About the area
What's nearby
- Aluna Wellness Center & Spa - 2 min walk
- Historic Bridge Street Pier - 3 min drive
- Cortez Beach - 3 min drive
- Manatee Public Beach - 4 min drive
- Coquina Beach - 5 min drive
Getting around
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
- Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 3 min drive
- Wicked Cantina - 12 min walk
- Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - 3 min drive
- Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - 16 min walk
- Skinny's Place - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Gulf-views inside home, Pool, duplex, SUP+Kayak+Firepit+Patio+Crows Nest+Grill have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Gulf-views inside home, Pool, duplex, SUP+Kayak+Firepit+Patio+Crows Nest+Grill?
As of 22 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf-views inside home, Pool, duplex, SUP+Kayak+Firepit+Patio+Crows Nest+Grill on 24 Sept 2024 start from NZ$928.13, 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 Gulf-views inside home, Pool, duplex, SUP+Kayak+Firepit+Patio+Crows Nest+Grill pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Gulf-views inside home, Pool, duplex, SUP+Kayak+Firepit+Patio+Crows Nest+Grill?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gulf-views inside home, Pool, duplex, SUP+Kayak+Firepit+Patio+Crows Nest+Grill?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gulf-views inside home, Pool, duplex, SUP+Kayak+Firepit+Patio+Crows Nest+Grill located?
This family-friendly Bradenton Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Sound and Aluna Wellness Center & Spa. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Cortez Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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