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Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK

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Beach
A heated pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK

Mangrove Cottage

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Come live the island life when you stay in this charming 'Old Florida' style cottage with a private saltwater pool and close proximity to the beach. You'll also have room for three cars in the roomy carport and access to Anna Maria's free trolley.

With only one house between you and the glittering quartz sand on the Gulf of Mexico, start your mornings with a walk on the beach before making your way down to Gulf Drive for pastries and coffee at Ginny and Jane E's. Check out the Pine Avenue shopping district and Bayfront Park for picnicking, then relax on the sand at Bean Point Beach, and visit Rod and Reel Pier and Restaurant for fishing and dining.

The open floor plan keeps everyone close but not cramped, and the air conditioning keeps you cool. Designer-inspired furnishings and a palette of bright, coastal colors provide a playful yet comfortable space to relax. For entertainment, you'll have flatscreen TVs, complete with DVD players, and free WiFi access throughout. The family dog will also enjoy themselves here for an additional nightly fee.

Lounge in the screened lanai for a reading session, quiet conversation, or board games. Cook in the full kitchen or fire up the charcoal grill and make some mouthwatering seafood kabobs next to your sparkling pool. This home offers a private washer/dryer, too, so you can pack light for your trip.

Reconnect with family or friends and create lifelong memories. Book this lovely cottage today!

THINGS TO KNOW
Pool heat is included and maintained at 80°F. Additional pool heat to 85°F is available upon request for $22 per day plus tax. A 24 hour notice is required. Heat may not be available if temperatures drop below 65 degrees.
We will not be accepting payments for pool heat for the months of May through October.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,404 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

Old Florida-style Cottage w/ Private Walk Beach Dogs OK
13541
Old Florida-style Cottage
Old Florida-style w/ Private Walk Beach Dogs OK
Old Floridastyle w Private Wa

About the neighborhood

Map
Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players are also within 10 minutes.

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Old Florida-style cottage w/ private heated pool - walk to the beach - dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 71 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Property is one house away from beach access on a very quiet street. Walking distance to great spots. Pool and screened in patio were our favorite spots. They also had beach chairs and sand toys which was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

megan m.

Close to beach
The best part of this home was the location. The furniture could use a refresh. Kitchen and grill worked for us. Pool and outdoor area is nice. Didn’t like having to go outside to do laundry. Had an issue with the primary bathroom and Vacasa came same day to fix the issue.
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8/10 Good

Angela F.

Great location
The location of this place can't be beat...just a minute walk to the beach, and so close to all the fun restaurants on Gulf Dr/Pine St. It's certainly a "cottage"...some updates would make it an incredible place, but the location and pool make up for it. We had a few concerns during our trip, but management was easy to connect with and did what they could to help out and make our stay great.
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2/10 Terrible

Joseph H.

Renter Beware - House Needs Help
The kitchen was nice and the location was excellent.other than that, good luck.

8/10 Good

Dwight R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Great location beside the beach. Awesome heated pool with great landscaping in the back yard. Comfortable bed and good kitchen. Floors are bad. All in all we really liked it and would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Michelle D.

A Gem!
Great location for us. Walk to town, coffee shop and some real good food. Screened porch and saltwater pool were delightful. Steps to the beach on a quiet dead end street. We had a few hiccups but they were quickly resolved by the Vacasa team.

8/10 Good

Steve & Kelly D., Okemos, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
Nice place located within 100 steps from the beach. Great, clean private pool. Updated kitchen. Bath rooms need some updating. Nice sitting porch. Definitely come back as it’s a great value and walking distance to many restaurants and local watering holes!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Nice little cottage. Liked the updates taking place. GREAT location- just steps from the beach.
Had a wonderful time! Pool was great! Super location. House was stocked with everything we needed. Very clean. Loved the cozy screened porch area. Only issues really were that the twin beds were hard as rocks & other than the couch - living room seating was not very comfortable. Overall- lovely cottage. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Location - Awesome House!
This house on Anna Maria Island was a perfect vacation. The island is obviously still recovering from hurricane damage, but in a way that probably made this stay better. It was super quiet - even with construction going on - which was expected. This house has an awesome backyard with the privacy fence and pool. The pool was heated, and although cold first couple days because I'm sure they had just finished filling it for us, the last several days with it were really nice! The beach is literally a house away, and the path you walk to the beach is super pretty with like a tree tunnel you go through before coming out at the beach. Love that there is a walkway right at the beach entrance where you can basically walk the length of the beach down to where there are a couple restaurants and general store, and I'm sure usually a lot more things open, but again - hurricane damage. I can easily see this place being very active and busy if everything was open. Many properties were clearly nowhere near ready to open back up, but very happy this house was available. It had a starter of everything you need - laundry soap (never used washer/dryer so can't comment), dish soap and dish washer tabs, soap, cream rinse, shampoo and a couple rolls of toilet paper per bathroom. We got groceries on the way in at the Publix just 8 minutes from the house. They had plenty of towels, blankets, etc. Basic seasonings and coffee filters would have been nice for the coffee maker. Overall - very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Poor condition
Extremely dirty. Furniture, vents, ceiling fans, floors, curtains and doors have not been cleaned in a long time. For the money we spent we feel we were ripped off. All the furniture needs to be replaced. Walls need painting. Floors in both bathrooms need to be fixed so that vermin cannot enter the cottage.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tera K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Awesome spot!
We had a great week! The house is very dated, but the pool and proximity of the beach are outstanding. Sweet little side street. Super comfortable, the kitchen we well outfitted. The back yard made the week for us. Morning shade and afternoon sun, elongated our outside time w kids who loved switching between ocean and pool! Only caveat is that it’s not managed by an owner but by Vacasa and that ended up meaning that if you need anything addressed beyond cosmetic /cursory, you’re out of luck. I didn’t notice that detail and I would look to avoid it in the future. We had planned/shopped to use the grill, based on the house features listed. When we got there, shopping completed, it was literally falling apart. Beyond usable…and clearly had been like that for some time. We tried to reach out to have them replace it, but vacasa could only swap the propane tank— and had no way to contact the owner. Not a big deal, a quick walk to the beach and who cares about a broken grill…, but was a bummer to cook burgers and steak on a rental electric stove top. In chatting w neighbors and other renters, the Vacasa prop mgmt has some specific pros/cons— make sure it works for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry O.

Mangrove Cottage July 2024
This is our 2nd stay in this wonderful, old-style Florida cottage. Superbly appointed, new appliances and fully stocked kitchen and granite countertops. Best of all is the location. A few steps to the fabulous AMI beach and walking distance to nearby eateries and shopping. Highly recommend and we would definitely return again.

8/10 Good

Katherine B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place for family of 4!
The Mangrove Cottage was perfect for my family of 4. Great location to the beach! Backyard was like our own tropical oasis! We loved the pool!! Comfortable beds! Hot water lasted a really long time with no issues of running out (4 baths/showers, dishes and laundry on same evening). I enjoyed the sitting in the screened porch in the mornings drinking my coffee. Washer and dryer worked really well. House cleaning staff could have done a better job, but it wasn't terrible. The dishes could definitely use a good cleaning. We bought paper plates/bowls so we didn't use a lot of the dishes, but anything we did use needed washed first. Overall great stay!! We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Patricia W.

We appreciated the cleanliness that was evident from the start. The beach is an easy walk away.
We appreciated the cleanliness that was evident from the start. The beach is an easy walk away.
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Old Florida just steps from the beach!
We have stayed here a few times and love it. Cute decor, great private pool and just steps from the beach. However, it is a little worn - floors could be updated,
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

May 2022 visit
The house is great location one house from beach walkway and also close enough to walk for breakfast. Enjoyed the pool which gets afternoon sun.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Larry C.

105 Mangrove
Location, location location! Nice pool and pool deck area. Nicely stocked kitchen. Comfortable. Otherwise, this is an older home (the cottage style) in an era where the newer homes on AMI are larger, multi-story residences.
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8/10 Good

Peggy W.

Lovely outdoor setting close to the beach.
We loved the location of this home and the outside private pool is stellar. Inside decor is up-to-date in an “old Florida” home. However, given the cost of the property, there should be some updates. For example the terrazzo floor and baseboards are fine but poorly done in some rooms, bathroom towel bars and TP holders are coming off the walls. (Note: VACASA quickly came to repair the worst once we notified them.) Finally, while we were happy to have a washer/dryer, we would have preferred not to have to go outside to use it. These complaints are tolerable but future renters should be aware.
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8/10 Good

larry s.

Great north end location
The location is great, on a quite street one house from the beach trail and in three minutes you are sitting on the beach. This end of the island is much quieter and a close walk to several good restaurants and the donut experiment! Pool in the back yard is a nice break

6/10 Okay

Nikki H.

Liked: Communication
Disappointed
Desperately needed updated. Unfinished concrete around toilets. Couldn’t see in the mirrors because they were mounted too high. Most Furnishings looked like they came from the thrift store. Code did not work repair man came out, was unable to fix it and did not return until the day before we left. Construction going on next door right next to the pool. Only positive was it’s just a short walk to the beach and it’s pet friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Our 35 Day Stay at Mangrove Cottage
This cozy home brought to us a wonderful day, every day. The house was clean, organized and well stocked. We loved the ‘old school’ Florida style with its single floor living which was to adore. The daily routine started with a delightful 1-minute walk to beach, followed by a run, a gulf swim and a tanning session on the shore. Then back to the house for lunch and a pool swim, followed of course by a nap, which was conducted in various serene locations. Evening sunsets with a cocktail and casual dining capped it all off. The Neighbors were friendly and there are numerous restaurants choices within close walking distance. The Vacasa staff were very hospitable as well, and they were very accommodating in quickly and politely engaging to solve a grill and freezer issue which arose along the way. We plan to return next season.
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8/10 Good

Sandra G.

Home sweet home
My parents built this house in the 1965. It was truly a blessing to spent time in this house again. Little had changed.
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2/10 Terrible

Ana R.

The house was filthy
Loved the location but the house was filthy. If I was the owner I would change management companies ASAP!
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8/10 Good

Sydney H.

Perfect Location
We absolutely loved staying in Mangrove Cottage. I didn’t give it 5 stars because the beds were too firm for my taste, but other people might actually like that. However, we thoroughly enjoyed the screen porch, the modern kitchen, and the pool. The cottage is on one of the prettiest streets and has a lovely beach access trail. I especially loved walking along the protected gopher tortoise habitat, and I spotted several and even one box turtle who snuck in.

6/10 Okay

Dakota G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Minor Complaint
Wish I would’ve known this property was directly next to a construction site. Work started at 7:30am on the nose every day of our honeymoon and the loud noises were constant all day M-F. I’m sure it would be a nice place to stay once the construction is done next door but until then I wouldn’t come back to this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021