Title: NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34112288&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6 ## Photo gallery for NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6 ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels - NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6 (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34120000/34112300/34112288/6690e7ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library - NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6 (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34120000/34112300/34112288/83df09b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6 (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34120000/34112300/34112288/5aa43133.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool - NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6 (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34120000/34112300/34112288/c033a60d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6 (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34120000/34112300/34112288/8ced1bc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Tickled Pink, a charming beach home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Enjoy the heated pool, sunroom, and spacious dining area in this fully stocked single-family home with polished terrazzo floors. The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances and amenities include a BBQ grill, in-unit washer & dryer, puzzles, games library and Wi-Fi throughout. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6 No Sharing! Single Family Home. Free HEATED POOL Nov15-Apr15! Quick 5min walk to the Beach! No A&B sides and NO shared pools! No crossing busy streets!! Stand alone, single family, ground level home has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with PRIVATE POOL and "cool to the feet", Travertine tile patio surround. Large open floor plan allows for everyone to be in the same room and enjoy your time at the beach. Sun-room allows for some private time or can double as additional sleeping space with a full-size fold out sofa for extra guests. The polished terrazzo floors mean you don't have to worry about sand or dirt on the carpet! The home is fully stocked with all dishes, cooking utensils, linens, beach chairs, beach toys and outside B-B-Q grill. The home is bright and open with plenty of windows to let in natural light. There is a spacious dining area with seating for 6\. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge and ice-maker, smooth-top stove, over-the-range microwave, dishwasher, K-cup & regular pot coffee maker, utensils, dishes, cutlery, crock-pot & more! Other amenities include in-unit washer & dryer, puzzles, games and book library, Flat screen TV with expanded cable in living room. Roku TV in Sunroom. All bedrooms feature flat-screen TVs with antennas. The home features Wi-Fi/High Speed Internet throughout the home, all linens & kitchen items included. Just a short walk down 66th Street to the sugar, white sand beaches of Anna Maria Island. Located in a residential neighborhood with NO busy streets to cross make this home very desirable for those with children. Another plus is that there are no houses over single story looking down on you....privacy! The trolley stop is just across the street. Located mid-island, makes us close to historic Pine Avenue, shopping, churches and restaurants in the heart of Holmes Beach and a trolley ride away from Bradenton Beach & the #3 Rated beach in the World--Coquina Beach! "Tickled Pink" cottage is just that....Tickled Pink to have you as guests to share the charm of this old-style Florida home. Pets considered ONLY with 28 day minimum rental during months of October-April. Non-refundable pet fee. Pet MUST be listed on reservation. Golf Cart Rental: There is no exterior charging available for electric golf carts. GAS GOLF CARTS must be used. NO Exceptions. Pool heat is complementary between November 15 & April 15\. Our pool and pool equipment are closely monitored for your safety, we kindly ask that the controls not be tampered with. Due to the island's strict 10pm noise ordinance, the pool heaters will not run overnight, we do our best to ensure that the pool is heated to a temperature of 82 degrees. However, please be aware that even in Florida we do occasionally get cold spells that can send the temperatures in 40's & 50's for a few nights in a row. This will cause the pool water temp to draw down to the 70's and the pool pump will shut down if the outside temp gets too cold. The pump will then kick back on in the morning and begin re-heating of the pool back to 82, which may take some time depending on air temps. Please note that during Feb, Mar, June, July & Aug we request Saturday to Saturday rentals. Please contact us if you have alternate dates prior to a reservation request. We may also be able to accommodate your dates, based on other bookings. Guests MUST complete & RETURN completed lease agreement. ANY LEASE NOT COMPLETED 1 WEEK PRIOR TO CHECK-IN WILL RESULT IN CANCELLATION OF RESERVATION & REFUND (minus administrative fee). All guests pay all fees associated with their stay. This includes taxes, cleaning, VRBO service charge and online payment fee. GUESTS HAVE NO ACCESS TO GARAGE. CITY REQUIRED NOTICE: NOISE ORDINANCE IN PLACE IN HOLMES BEACH--QUIET HOURS 10PM-7AM \*\*YOU ARE VACATIONING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. PLEASE BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR BY KEEPING THE NOISE TO A RESPECTFUL LEVEL DURING THE DAY AND NIGHT. EXCESSIVE & UNRESPECTABLE NOISE CAN DEPRIVE NEIGHBORS OF THE PEACEFUL ENJOYMENT OF THEIR PRIVATE PROPERTY.\*\* Minimum Stay: 7 nights per city code Occupancy: Maximum 6 persons Onsite parking: 4 vehicles on paved driveway ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Heated pool - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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: 1,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Apartment | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76925500/76925430/48f488f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Anna Maria Island Beach Palms 2B Bradenton Beach - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=76925430&PinnedHotelID=76925430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93540000/93536500/93536448/c4f0e566.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps to Ocean & Bay: Bradenton Beach Townhome! 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Guests MUST request early check-in and will be granted based on availability and services completion. Check in time is 4pm ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Registration Number VRC19-000128 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holmes-Beach.dx55128) [View more Holiday homes in Holmes Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holmes-Beach-Private-Holiday-Homes.d55128-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.51360%2C-82.71909&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yfn-hm-HMkN21ZjhASYlUsHt0UM=) Holmes Beach, FL ### What's nearby - ![Sarasota, florida, bradenton beach, Shutterstock ID 1052846027, Purchase Order: Wave 0 First Batch, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Hotels.com / BEX, Other: Mixed Budget](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621565259960/4bf2b734-4aa3-4dfe-b672-837a32a859e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bradenton Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Anna Maria Beach is beautiful. It's one of several beaches on Anna Maria Island and doesn't have any facilities, so it's less visited.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/74028/f8a55dee-d0af-4c64-9fd9-1dc9ef841ead.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Palmetto Avenue Beach 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Sarasota_ManateePublicBeach_6296224-6](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296224/18840710-bafd-43ff-9c44-e17ae20fcfbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Manatee Public Beach 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Island Gallery West 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Holmes Beach Beaches 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - The Ugly Grouper 9 min walk - Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe 4 min drive - The Sandbar Restaurant 4 min drive - The Waterfront Restaurant 6 min drive - Ginny's & Jane E's 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6 have a pool? ### Is NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6? ### What time is check-in at NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6? ### What time is check-out at NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6? ### Where is NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## NO Busy Roads to Cross to Get to the Beach! 5 min walk to beach! Sleeps 6 Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 45 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine F. 1 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay! This cottage was perfect for our beach vacation! Everything you need is included, all as described online with the cottage, cutest decor, super clean, easy beach walk, would definitely stay again here! ##### Christine F. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy C. 8 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Stay We had a great time at this property (2 adults and 2 kids). It had everything we needed and the beach cart and chairs were especially helpful and made getting to the beach with everything we needed so easy. It was exactly as described and the central location made it easy to get anywhere on the island quickly. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Amy C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail B. 26 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home House was very clean and well stocked, we would stay again if we return to Anna Maria ##### Gail B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victor L. 26 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Clean house and pool, very convenient to beach and island trolley. ##### Victor L. Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie S. 22 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tickled Pink vacation We had a great stay with good weather. The property was clean and maintained. ##### Marie S. Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca A. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute house in a great location! House was very clean and well-stocked. Decorating was perfect, and the pool was a huge plus. Easy access to everything on the island! ##### Rebecca A. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natasha R. 3 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tickled Pink for the win! We had such an amazing visit from accommodations to the beach and excursions! We felt so comfortable and at home with definitely do it again! The house pool was great, everyone enjoyed it! ##### Natasha R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W. 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful stay. The cottage was perfect. We loved cooling off in the pool after several hours on the beach. There is some traffic noise however it really wasn’t an issue. We will definitely stay here again! ##### Lisa W. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul C. 26 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beach vacation spot! Loved our vacation here, super short walk to the beach (even for the kids), house was a great spot to hang out and swim in the pool to escape from the heat wave when we weren't at the beautiful beaches! Enjoyed our stay immensely, would definitely stay again...thanks! ##### Paul C. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susie W. 11 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family vacation The house was beautifully decorated and well stocked. Susan was very responsive, a great host. We loved our stay. ##### Susie W. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen R. 1 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best family vacation! The house is exactly as described. Super convenient to the beach and all restaurants. Highly recommend renting a gas powered golf cart for the week. We enjoyed our stay so much and if we head back to the island, we will definitely stay here. ##### Jen R. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Mehgan P. 1 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### AMI Family Getaway House had all the amenities my family could need. Space to spread out, comfy beds, well appointed kitchen, and a pool! I couldn't rate it 5 stars because of the location...its a corner lot on the main street, not included on the listing, and exact address is only provided after booking. We stayed over a holiday weekend and even though there is folage for privacy, there was constant traffic noise. Overall we enjoyed the island and will be back in the near future. ##### Mehgan P. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and Clean The home is very cute and so clean! My 3 and 4 year old girls loved all the pink! They called it the Barbie dream house because of all the pink. The home is very well appointed and equipped with absolutely everything you need for a perfect stay on AMI! The beach is a quick 3 blocks away and the back yard is very tropical with great landscaping and a new smaller pool. The pool was perfect for our girls learning to swim as it wasn’t too deep. There was road noise but we played music in the back yard when we were enjoying the pool and it made the road noise very reduced. All in all another great year on AMI! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Barbara F. 10 Aug 2018 #### Stressful Setting Does Not Equal Relaxing Vacation We were very excited about visiting and vacationing on Anna Maria Island. Read all the posted reviews and thought Tickled Pink Cottage would be a relaxing setting to enjoy with our family. We have traveled all over the world and unfortunately we were disappointed. We wanted a nice vacation that was stress free and from the moment we arrived it built very quickly and was with us our entire stay. We admit we arrived 45 minutes early to a clean empty house and brought in our suitcases only to be confronted 15 minutes later by an angry owner’s husband who preceded to yell at us. After verbally chastising us we left only to be called immediately by the owner and told we needed to pay an additional $200 fee or forfeit our entire vacation. We paid the fee and returned at the proper time…not a minute early!! Okay, we made a mistake going into the house but the reaction by the owner was uncalled for…it could have been handled in a more civilized way on the owner’s part. So, not a good start…. Pros Easily walk to the beach AC worked great Nice Pool when clean Clean house, nice kitchen Cons So many rules – the refrigerator was covered with house rules, book with house rules, and Post-It notes throughout the house with more rules - even what brand of toilet paper and how to flush…. Dirty BBQ – notified owner – was told the previous tenant had no problem using it, but they never cleaned off the crusted on food and grease…we didn’t bother grilling like we had planned. Noise – although numerous notices about noise ordinance violations and the threat of fines, the house is next to a busy street with considerable traffic noise even late into the evening. We believe the noise level was well above the maximum daytime limit of 65 decibels and nighttime noise limit of 50 decibels that was spelled out in the house rules. In those rules the owner noted a whisper is 30 decibels. Bring your sound meter to make sure you abide by the rules. We were afraid to even sit in the backyard at night!! Pool – it very nice but the owner said it would be cleaned and that was never done throughout our stay (and we did notify the owner about the pool debris). Ceiling fan in living room – could not turn down the speed from max and the after notifying the owner the response was they would not fix it because of our early arrival. We made sure we followed all the rules and left the house per all the rules. We were "Tickled Pink" to finally go home! ##### Barbara F. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie B. 2 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little pink house Cutest pink house exactly as described. Location is perfect! The house is stocked with EVERYTHING. Susan is a five star host. During our stay there was a bad storm that caused the ac to stop working. Susan came over right away and had it fixed immediately. She’s as lovely as her pink house and goes above and beyond to ensure your stay is perfect. Can’t wait to book this property again. ##### Bonnie B. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon J. 22 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property! Our family of 6 comfortably stayed here and enjoyed the pool, games, beach supplies, and short walk to Holmes beach! The owner was super responsive (we only had 2 minor issues which were rectified immediately) We would definitely stay here again. ##### Brandon J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea R. 5 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th of July sunsets It was at a good location as well as clean and comfortable. ##### Andrea R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jacqueline c. 19 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy stay The house was roomy, had all conveniences and the pool was wonderful - spacious and clean. The area around the pool was very usable and even came with a bird’s nest and nesting birds. Loved it. ##### jacqueline c. Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. 21 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home All the comforts of home with a beautiful patio and pool area and a short walk to the beach. Well stocked kitchen, very comfortable and roomy living space for two couples with everything needed for a day at the beach. We loved the pool most of all and look forward to returning next year. ##### Mary S. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom S. 19 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beyond Perfect We had a wonderful stay at this location. Everything matched exactly to the listing on VRBO. Perfect location and space for our family to walk to the beach and a short walk to a few of the restaurants in AMI. Susan is an excellent host and immediately addressed a small issue with one of the showers that we noticed on arrival. We also have family in Bradenton which made it easy for us to get together and enjoy all that AMI offers. We will be definitely be staying here again in the future. ##### Tom S. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken P. 4 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic House The house was perfect for a family of four. Plenty of room so we all had our space when we wanted it. We used the outdoor pool several times everyday. The location is a short walk to the beach and you don't have to cross busy roads. The owner is a pleasure to work with and we would definitely stay there again. ##### Ken P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. 1 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tickled Pink with Tickled Pink What an adorable cottage! Perfectly themed for Florida Beach. The house was exactly as pictured, and just right for my family of 4\. The beach was 2 blocks down the street (exactly 0.25 by my fitbit) with no busy roads to cross. Beach was clean and not too crowded. The pool was a relished haven to return to after the beach. My kids floated and splashed for hours. All the beach things you could need were provided(the cart was a little rusty so we didn't take it out, but truly that was the only thing that wasn't perfect). The house itself was immaculately cleaned prior to our arrival. We felt comfortable, safe and at home. The kitchen had every pot and pan you would need, and a coffee pot that made the hottest cup of coffee I have ever had (and downright near perfect)! Location was great- quiet neighborhood, easy to get around. If you want a small piece of heaven in a great location, do not hesitate to rent this property. The owner was super easy to work with and very accommodating. Would definitely stay here again if we return to the area. ##### Laura W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie M. 10 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway at Tickled Pink We had the best stay at Tickled Pink. The house was in a great location (short walk to the beach) and Susan (the owner) was super attentive and responsive if we had any questions. The house was clean, had everything we needed for our family of four. Beach chairs, beach towels, and a wagon are all provided which made packing even easier! We would not hesitate to stay here again in the future. ##### Natalie M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William and Deborah S. 6 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heartland Happiness Loved the location, great booking experience, would definitely return to this rental! ##### William and Deborah S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad A., Crystal Lake, IL 5 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location The location for this home is absolutely perfect. We loved the proximity to the beach as well as its access to restaurants and other places such as grocery stores and shops. The home was just the perfect size and had everything we needed as a family of 4\. Everything was great. The home and property are maintained well. We had zero issues during our stay. Thanks! ##### Brad A. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 ---