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Castaway Cottage + Beach + Heated Private Pool & Spa = R & R! Near Bean Point!

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
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Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Bradenton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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On the beach, white sand, beach towels

Anna Maria Beach Resort

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (189)
The price is AU$1,383
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Anna Maria Beach Resort

About the area

Anna Maria

When you stay at this cottage in Anna Maria, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. .This family-friendly cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bradenton Beach and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from IMG Academy.
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What's nearby

  • Bean Point Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Castaway Cottage + Beach + Heated Private Pool & Spa = R & R! Near Bean Point!

CAST AWAY your stress and worries at this adorable piece of old Florida near BEAN POINT. Charming vintage cottage with LUSH TROPICAL HEATED POOL & SPA area. 💦

Two bedrooms with queen beds, well equipped kitchen, flat screen TVs mounted in each room, full sized washer & dryer, and large front porch with mini fridge all combine as your home base in paradise. Enjoy relaxing moments poolside, 🏖 beachfront, or exploring the whimsical boutiques in the SUNNY QUAINT VILLAGES on Anna Maria Island. 🤩

Everything you need to enjoy your days on the island is at the cottage - just add food & drink + swimsuit & flip flops. We provide a street legal golf cart (4 seats), beach chairs, beach umbrellas, Wheeleez beach wagon, bicycles 🚲, four stand up paddle boards, two-seat kayak, private outdoor shower/changing room with hot & cold water, two gas grills, coolers, and more! 🍔 After a day at the beach or sightseeing, the private pool/spa awaits - chilled or heated - any time of the year. A 55 inch Smart TV is set up for you to watch your favorite team (or whatever!) while chilling in the pool!💦 Ledge Lounger ice bucket/table in pool splash pad for your drinks. 🥤

Don't bring beach towels, paper towels, or toilet paper! We have all the basics (and more) supplied in the kitchen and bathroom. Pack n Play, high chair, booster seat & stroller are in the hall closet for the small ones. Pet dishes in place for your OTHER small ones! 🐕‍🦺

Spices, chocolates, wine, water at each bedside, coffee, and tea complete the arrival necessities. ☕ Coffee grinder is also provided.

Located a short leisurely stroll down a charming sandy pathway🌴 from Bean Point Beach with sparkling crystal clear water and gorgeous white sand, the cottage locale also provides access to delicious island eateries or come home and grill your own freshly caught fish and DINE AROUND THE POOL.🐟 Don’t miss the blackened grouper and scallops at the nearby Rod & Reel Pier or a festive cocktail at the Sandbar or Waterfront! 🥂

Sunshine, seashells, sand, surf, and saltwater ☀ - all of the sublime ingredients needed to change your clock to ISLAND TIME! 🕔

Our cottage offers all that you will need to relax and unwind in the twinkling of a mermaid's eye.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Dan and Lori "Goose" Pekarek

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grills
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking and vaping are expressly prohibited.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

Policies

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Form must be completed, approved, and fee paid.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Well behaved children are always 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Small events less than 15 will be considered.
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Castaway Cottage + Beach + Heated Private Pool & Spa = R & R! Near Bean Point! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 256 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stella P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chocolate box cottage
Everything thought about, all put together really well.Pool got dirty from trees a lot…..Didn’t understand it was not detached, but didn’t matter, but would have liked to know…..
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Beautiful Island, Disappointing Stay""Beautiful Island, Disappointing "amenities".
The island itself was absolutely perfect – beautiful, peaceful, and exactly what we were hoping for. Unfortunately, the amenities at the cottage left much to be desired. The hot tub, which was one of the main reasons I chose this property, was unusable for 2 of the 3 nights I stayed. When reaching out to the hosts, their response was underwhelming at best. The first complaint led to a "fix" which allowed the hot tub to be used one night, the second complaint the host simply stated that they hoped it "didn't ruin the evening" rather than offering any real solution or compensation. Communication was lacking throughout our stay, which was disappointing. While the location was wonderful, the overall experience fell short due to the unusable amenities and poor host response.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway
Castaway Cottage exceeded our expectations! The location is an easy 2 minute walk to the beach and dining is an easy 3 minute golf cart ride. The owners outfitted the home to perfection. We loved our stay and look forward to another visit soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time
Myself, my husband and our twin boys age 8 stayed from Dec 23rd - Dec 28th, 2024. and Yes even after 2 hurricanes we still went! and with zero regrets. AMI came a long way in 2months of hard work.Dan and Lori were great! They kept me informed and up to date with status of repairs because of hurricane damage. Any questions I had prior to arrival with status of island, places open etc. They got back to me same day. This place was perfect for us. Everything we needed was there, the pool was great and ready for us. A quick 2mins walk and we were on the beach. The golf cart we used everyday which the kids loved! It was an all around great place to stay & will definitely visit here again. Thank you Dan and Lori :) Hope 2025 is a great year !
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Castaway Cottage
We truly enjoyed a fabulous weekend! Goose and Dan thought of everything we could need!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon
This was hands down the best service ive ever experienced even better than most hotels! The property managers were so nice and made sure we had everything we needed. They had a ton of amenities and they even blessed us with a bottle of wine and champagne for our honeymoon! I definitely recommend this place to vacation we will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Finally, a Space That Lives Up To Its Billing
Perfectly lovely, well put-together, homey, full of amenities, including beach amenities, comes with goofy wheelbarrow to haul chairs and umbrellas and miscellaneous crapola to the beach plus a goofy golf cart tor tool around within a few miles, and everything is within a few miles. Managers were welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
The property was just as described! Great outdoor private pool and steps away from the beat beach on the island! Dan and Goose were quick with responses and very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry and Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary
Older well maintained duplex stocked with everything one needs on vacation. We loved the pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Week Stay
A cute and welcoming little cottage! It feels like you are home when you stay there! Close to the beach and all the toys, chairs and umbrellas needed for a day at the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy I.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMI is our Happy Place!
We have been going to AMI for over 50 and 30 years respectively. We love it!! Cottage was great for us! Pool area is fabulous! If you are an ocean swimmer you are close to Bean Point so keep that in mind. Area immediate to cottage doesn’t flood but surrounding streets will in a heavy rain. We loved our stay and would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
My wife and I came to Anna Maria to celebrate our 52nd wedding anniversary. Castaway Cottage was perfect for us. The cottage was well stocked with every necessity for our 4 night stay. The pool and outdoor shower were amazing and the close proximity to the beach made it a breeze to walk out for views of the sunsets. We would definitely come back for another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall view of our stay
We enjoyed our stay, the house was clean and simple instructions to maintain after departing. The owners was great and very kind. The owners provided in detail where to go for food and fun. We loved and expect to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This was the perfect little house for my wife and I. It has a great private pool in back and the owners were very communicative, helping us find places to eat and explore around the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot!
Great location! Feet away from bean point beach.Cozy home with everything you need. Including a beautiful pool and outdoor shower. Hosts were great and accommodating! We will def be back! Thanks for wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week on AMI
Great property for our family. Perfect location. We enjoyed the pool, hot tub and golf cart. Property is just as described in the listing and appreciated all of the little extra touches around the property. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Castaway Cottage
Exceptionally clean and well stocked Dan handled a situation very professionally and had it resolved amazingly fast. Pool area is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars
Our rental had everything we needed and more, we are planning for a trip next year due to it being so much fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Duper Awesome!
Awesome location! Easy walk to the beach. Amazing pool! Great for morning swims and hopping into after all day at the beach. Wonderful hosts! We always enjoy sitting outside on the porch and having a drink with them. We’ve been to Anna Marie many times and this is by far the best place we have stayed. It is perfect for couples. Everything is provided. The golf cart makes it easy to get around the island. The outdoor shower is also a nice bonus.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet end of the island
Loved this little beach house! The backyard was my favorite, nice pool and the outdoor shower was great for after the beach. Everything you would need was provided. Easy walking distance to beach/bean point. We had a rental car but used the golf cart everyday, much easier to get around and park. Loved the location, not as busy on the north end and you can't beat the sunsets on bean point! Owners very quick to respond with anything you need.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
Property had everything needed for a short visit to Anna Maria Island. So many thoughtful touches. Backyard pool area was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Loved this little place. Quite neighborhood. Dan and Lori had the house fully stocked with just about everything you could want or need. Enjoyed meeting Dan. He showed us around the property. We had a very relaxing enjoyable stay. Highly recommend the Castaway Cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Everything was perfect. They supplied everything we could have needed. The pool area is beautiful and the location to the beach was great. It was nice being able to drive the supplied golf cart wherever we went.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retired
Wanted quiet place close to ocean !! That is what we received🤗🤗🤗
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feels like a secret hideaway in beautiful AMI
We stayed for 5 days- 2 adults and children aged 7 and 9. Cute little cottage with an amazing private pool backyard area and golf cart to get around. Dan and Goose live in house attached next door but do not intrude at all and just let you know they are happy to help if needed. We literally saw them twice during our stay and that was when we were asking for tips on where to go. They were v helpful with info before our visit too.The location is amazing at quiet north part of the island- 5 mins walk to Bean point and to the Rod and Reel restaurant. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024