The combination of tropical setting, beach location, luxurious amenities plus cosmopolitan convenience are the essence of this home. Park your car and explore the small, charming, historic island by foot, bicycle, golf cart or trolley. Walk to restaurants, cafes, boutiques and grocery markets. Nearby are boat rentals, sunset cruises, as well as jet ski, bike, paddleboard, scooter and kayak rentals. There is plenty to do here. The restaurants are great! Want to explore the Island? Everything on the Island is accessible via the free air-conditioned trolley running every twenty minutes, or by free jitney services. Historic Bridge Street, with its restaurants, bars and grilles, live music, shops, and historic pier, is a 20-minute walk from the home. Don't want to drive on a night out on the town? Free jitney services will take you to-and-fro day or night. They work for tips. For those who want to fish. Anna Maria Island is known as one of the best fishing locations in Florida. There are fishing piers and party fishing boats down the street. Serious about catching fish? Consider chartering a private fishing boat from one of the Island’s licensed captains (it is often said they know where the fish are!). Like to shop? World-famous St. Armand's Circle and Sarasota are minutes away. Prime Outlets (130 designer and brand-name outlet stores) is nearby, but not too close to threaten your vacation budget! Have kids, or just want to act like one? Busch Gardens in Tampa is about an hour away, and Disney World is a 2 hour ride door-to-door. The Neighborhood: This seven-mile barrier island is Florida’s best kept secret. There’s a saying here; “when you're on Anna Maria Island, you don’t go to the beach… because on Anna Maria Island, you’re already at the beach.” The Island in the Sun is Florida’s best kept secret. With Gulf temperatures averaging 84 degrees and 360 days of sunshine per year the surrounding waters of AMI are known as “the nursery” because of the large number of dolphins that raise their young here. With the island’s laid back charm and leisurely unhurried living, speed limits are restricted to 25 mph - 35 mph throughout most of the island. This tropical paradise also offers free trolley service for both tourists and residents. The beaches of Anna Maria flaunt the prettiest seashells in Florida. Anna Maria is also a top US location for rare seashells. Once you arrive at this waterfront island estate, you’ll agree, the home itself is a rare treasure! Be sure to visit Anna Maria City Pier! Built in the early 1900’s, this 700-foot long pier provides a great vantage point for watching sunrises and sunsets, bird watching, dolphin watching, and provides views of Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. You can also fish off this pier. Bring your boat, bring your fishing gear to cast a line off the pier, or rent a boat to get out on deep water and fish. Bridge Street Pier, located on the southern end of the island in Bradenton Beach, honors the past while still embracing the future with its ‘Old Florida’ charm mixed with new restaurants, shops, galleries and more. Enjoy the architecture and charm of Historic Green Village.Most of the restored buildings now run on solar panels and other modern energy-saving methods. The island, surrounded by water and interlaced with canals, is host to many amazing sea creatures - among them are Loggerhead Turtles, Manatees and dolphins. Loggerhead turtles are a protected species and we have the Turtle Watch - a group of wonderful folks who search the beaches for nests and protect those nests until the eggs hatch (it is illegal for anyone to tamper with the nests). Manatees are also protected here in Florida - they are commonly seen in the summer when they leave their winter warm waters and migrate south. Anna Maria Island Beach Rentals has engaged VacayHome to ensure this listing contains all the information you need and that it is easy for you to book via search engines & online channels. VacayHome is connected directly to the property management system used by Anna Maria Island Beach Rentals which ensures that availability & rates are up-to-date & accurate. When you book, VacayHome processes payment on behalf of Anna Maria Island Beach Rentals and a charge will appear on your statement as "VacayHome". VacayHome will send you a confirmation e-mail that contains all the information you need to prepare for your vacation including arrival instructions. VacayHome has a 24 x 7 team to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have prior to arrival. To access VacayHome, obtain the customer support telephone number or read FAQs, please click on the links at the bottom of this page.