Beach

Reviews of Bay Breeze Cottages #2


Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! We will be back
This rental was great! It is in a perfect location, the beautiful north end of AMI. Jimmy, the owner, was great to work with and the property is in pristine condition. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grason & Brooke C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a peaceful place!
We loved our stay. Everything was just as we expected, really amazing amenities with the unit. We used the bikes, golf cart, corn hole, pool and more daily. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot between beach and shops
My hubby and I stayed here for a babymoon. It was a great decision! The location is perfect with a short walk to beach or longer (but not long) walk to shops/resturants - or a short golf cart ride! We took full advantage of the golf cart many times. I fortunately didn’t ride bikes or kayak, but the make amenities are great. Pool is clean and refreshing just like pics. Bathroom is updated. Supposedly they emailed instructions on entry after booking but I could not find them so took a bit to get in contact with manager at check-in… but then he was very responsive throughout! Def recommend for relaxing vacation if you want mostly chill beach time and some yummy food.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2024
So happy your baby moon was a great success!

10/10 Excellent

Jillian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Anna Maria Visit
This cottage was the perfect getaway for 2 adults and 1 child. Great location- loved the golf cart, kayaks and paddle boards. We loved hanging by the pool and walking up to the rod and reel pier! Dan was great to answer any and all questions we had- we would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2024
Thank you so much Jillian! So glad you and your family enjoyed your stay :)

8/10 Good

Maria S., Allendale, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet end of AMI
We love the location. It’s on the quiet end of the island, but close enough to walk and ride bikes into town. Great pool. The place is very clean. The bikes, golf cart, and grill are nice perks But they all need to be updated or fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane J., Shawano, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick getaway
Overall we enjoyed the cottage, unfortunately the weather was a little cold, but we still had an excellent time
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2024
Thank you Duane for the 5 star review! Yes the weather has been super unusually cold this Winter due to the very strong El Niño we are experiencing. Hopefully this is a one year anomaly. Hope to see you again soon!

8/10 Good

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMI
A cute little place! Some of the online pictures were from another cottage- our place was not quite as nicely furnished. Blinds down in the bedroom that were never replaced during our stay. That said, it met our needs and the location was excellent. The pool and golf cart were wonderful extras! Good communication with the property owner and managers.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2024
Hello Nancy, Glad you enjoyed your stay. The photos were of your cottage. We just went through a major remodel and the bathrooms are brand new and we painted and updated the decor throughout including all new furnishes. So if anything, the upgrades are much better than the old pictures pre-renovation. Pictures are being update next month. Also, the new custom blinds and window treatments were the last item and were installed the week after your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
First visit
The cottage, the pool and golf cart were all we needed. Thanks for making our trip memorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2024
Thank you so much Tammy! Come back and see us soon. We just re-opened with all new bathrooms! Jimmy Cirillo Bay Breeze Cottages

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We absolutely loved staying here. We totally lucked out booking this rental and being so close to Bean Point! Best beach at AMI. We could walk to the beach everyday and the beach wasn’t crowded at all. The girls loved the pool and the outside area was so nice and private with the 3 cottages. We would def stay her again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Patty P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet End of AMI
Cute tiny studio apt. Very clean all essentials and a nice pool. A lot of toys and golf cart included.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Carma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet little cottage.
The location and cottage was cute and clean. I do feel it would have been a bit more pleasurable if furniture and outdoor amenities were updated. The bed was very hard and noisy and pillows werent fluffy at all, I didnt sleep well. Bikes, beach chairs, and patio furniture was rusted and the golf cart is outdated as well. I noticed all the other golf carts around the city were newer, electric, and seemed to go much faster than mine. The place was clean, but I feel it wasnt worth the 1300 I paid for only 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location. Good accommodations.
The size of the cottage is great for two people. The location is wonderful! Close to shops and restaurants. You don’t need your car to go to any of these places, the golf cart is all you need. The Rod and Reel Pier is in walking distance. You can fish or eat at the restaurant. The cottage has all the equipment you need to enjoy the beaches. Definitely looking forward to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint coastal cottage near Bean Point beach
Our family had a very nice stay at this property. The owners were very responsive and helpful with any information we needed. There was a golf cart that we were able to use nearby around town on most roads. The most difficult part was figuring out the parking situation closer to the beach and then finding parking for the beach access points. There are plenty of signs around indicating where one can and cannot park. The cottage itself is small but had all that we needed for a family of 4. Our kids slept on the pull-out couch. They had no complaints. :) The bed was clean and comfortable too. Check-in and check-out were easy as well. We had a great time and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
This was a beautiful place to stay on Anna Maria! Right across from the rod and reel pier, a nice pool to share with just a few other guests, and a golf cart to use!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vaca
Property was awesome! Will stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little quirky but great.
The cottage was clean and comfortable but laid out a little quirky. There are 3 doors but 2 are covered with furniture. The bed was very comfortable but there’s no place to put luggage. You have to unpack into the dresser but one of the main drawers is broken and unusable. The kitchen is great and we’ll stocked. Everything you need is provided. We loved that we didn’t need to buy the basics like coffee filters and dish soap. The golf cart was great! The bikes are rusted and we’ll worn but useable. We picked out 2 and road all over. There’s beach chairs and wagons available to walk the 2 blocks to the beach. However, the chairs are also rusted and worn. Two were broken and unusable. We didn’t use the kayaks or paddle boards due to wind. We looked at the kayaks and the seat in one was completely destroyed. The location of the cottage is great. One block from Rod and Reel pier and 2 blocks from Bean Point. The pool is amazing and we used it every day. The cottage was adequate for the week but could be improved by adding hooks and shelves in the bathroom and hooks in the bedroom. It’s a small space and there’s no place to put anything. We had our bath towels hanging over dining chairs to dry. Maintaining the bikes, beach chairs and kayaks would be a big plus for this place. We had a great week and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Maria S., Allendale, USA

Anna Maria 2023
Great location and amenities. Could use some updated pool and beach chairs
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional AMI cottage
What a lovely cottage for a couple. Very cozy and well equipped. Easy walk to beach and the famous Rod and Reel pier. The unit included, 4 bikes, beach chairs and towels, beach umbrella, beach wagon, etc. The Wi-Fi provided exceptional upload and download speeds necessary for occassional Zoom calls with the office. We will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is perfect
Great location. Cute bungalow. Property manager was great - Only thing I would recommend is that the owner not be the contact but rather the property manager. Overall great property and experience thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
CUTEST COTTAGE!
I just wanted to say thank you to the owners for this beautiful place for myself and my new husband! We were recommended to Anna Maria Island by friends and family and cannot wait to go back next year! The location is fabulous. The golf carts are amazing that they come with the cottage. Thank you so much for the great price! We were very happy with our stay, and are ecstatic about coming back every year!!!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Loved the little cottage. Would stay here again. Perfect for the two of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trysh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was a great lil gem, small and quaint
We loved this lil gem , small and quaint but yet has everything from golf cart to any other outdoor/beach items you may need . The staff were friendly and helpful. The place was very clean. The pool was beautiful in a paradise setting, We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbie S., Kansas City, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway without the kids
We had a wonderful time at Bay Breeze #2. It comes with everything you will need. Having a golf cart is so nice so you can get to every spot you wish to visit. The beaches are amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute, quaint island cottage
Very clean, cute, quaint island cottage with beautiful pool and close walking to pier and beaches! Use of golf cart was fun in day and night as well. Highly recommend this get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damaris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Nice place to stay and close to most things. Good addition the property cart comes with a golf cart and other beach supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Had a wonderful time. The pool area is fantastic. The cottage is close to everything we wanted to do. Loved having a golf cart. Was smaller than I expected but was perfect for two.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Pauline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach get away
The cottage was adorable and very close to the beach and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the cottage! We will rent the 2 bedroom next time!
Location is key!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Cottage
We had a very pleasant stay at the Anna Maria cottage. The location was great (on the north end of the island), very easy to bike to everything. The cottage was clean and comfortable. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
This property was very clean and the amenities were wonderful. The golf cart alone made the vacation lovely. Literally a 5 minute walk from the beach and they provide a wagon to help you carry all your beach stuff. Renovations inside are slightly wonky but over looked for the convenience of the rest of the property. Everything worked just as needed. Mini freezer was also a heaven sent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Enjoyed our stay on AMI. Bay Breeze Cottages met all of our expectations. Dan was great!

10/10 Excellent

Emmie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little slice of old Florida paradise
Wonderful experience. So much to do need to stay at lease 4 nights. The included amenities were amazing....golf cart, bicycles, pool, kayaks, paddle boards, outdoor grill. Beach within 2 blocks of cottages.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Beach Weekend
The accommodations- location - extras made the trip a success.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding location walk to north beach 1 block, west beach 3 blocks. Quaint beach cottage.
All necessary amenities and then some. Golf cart included, made for a great bonus. Nice pool. Property manager available and very responsive.
Stayed 55 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Double booked
Never stayed here because it was double booked. When my group arrived there was already people there. The owner worked with us an VRBO to find another place

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMI
Great property, can’t wait to come back with more friends and rent all three cottages.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing just Amazing
We had such a good time! I definitely recommend and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

luba F., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cottage
Cute little cottage in a great location. One thing we found inconvenient, is that in order to use two kayaks, we would have to make two separate trip in a golf cart to bring them to the location where we could use them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2020
Thank you for the 5 star review Luba! 🤩 The kayaks also come with straps and rollers for easy transporting right across the street to launch at the Rod & Reel Pier and adjacent beach, which is only a couple yards from our door step, which makes it a 2-3 minute walk down to the launch point. Hope to see you again in the near future 😃

10/10 Excellent

Vickie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good place to stay. They golf cart and bike are a plus for sure will be back soon
Every thing we could have want great place will be back and recommend to all our friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kendra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Cute and updated cottage. This property comes with a golf cart, bicycles and lots of other beach equipment. The property manager was great! Very easy walk to the beach. We will be staying here for all future trips to Anna Maria!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frank F., Kissimmee, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Beach Side Getaway
We were only at the Bay Breeze Cottage for 2 nights, but wish it could have been more. The amenities were perfect, the cottage was spotless, and the location was beyond ideal. A short walk to the beach in two directions, plenty of great restaurant options, and much more. HIGHLY recommended. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved This Place...
Everything about this property & our stay was incredible. I usually don't write reviews but we would highly recommend this cute little beach house. Enjoyed the golf cart, beach cruisers & pool. We found 6 unbroken sand dollars near Bean Point. Walking distance from property. Close to restaurants & a small local grocery store. Jimmy, Dan & Goose made it an easy process.. LOVED IT ♥
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

cindy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Clean unit. I enjoyed the exclusivity compared to booking a hotel/lodge with countless guest. Total of 3 cottages on the property allows for privacy and social distancing. Many amenities and perks offered. we didn’t have a chance to kayak but still enjoyed ourselves. Walking distance to beach and gulf side. We enjoyed the golf carts. Bring your own food or be prepared to spend a lot of money on local takeout . Overall we had a great experience. We look forward to coming back next year
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Crisity E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation during crisis
While the cloud of the COVID-19 hung over everyone..we were able to enjoy our vacation in Cottage 2! This is everything it promised to be and more. It was cute little cottage community with Jimmy (the owner) and his family and great families from MSP. Goose and Dan were excellent with check in process. Loved the availability of the golf carts and the pool was nicely updated with lots of toys. Look forward to visiting again under better circumstances.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
a treasure
Bay Breeze Cottage was wonderful- generously appointed and in the heart of so much beauty
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

J R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bay Breeze
Property is clean and cute. Pool is beautiful and beaches easy walks. We loved the golf cart, paddleboards, kayaks. Already booked for next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachael E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and relaxing
Very clean! Pool was heated and perfect!! We loved riding the golf cart around the island!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage.
We enjoyed our stay very much. The golf cart was so fun and the pool was well kept. The property managers were excellent, very responsive. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020