Title: Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=40190887&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock! ## Photo gallery for Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock! ![Sun-loungers, beach towels - Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock! (Anna Maria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40190900/40190887/83895bf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock! (Anna Maria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40190900/40190887/ca5a410b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock! (Anna Maria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40190900/40190887/8ca9547a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool - Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock! (Anna Maria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40190900/40190887/0451b939.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock! (Anna Maria)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40190900/40190887/ee5cac78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on a wide canal and just ½ block from the beach, Sunshine Cottage offers an idyllic retreat. Relax in the large private pool surrounded by a picturesque tropical landscape or stroll along the dock to enjoy fishing or boat access through Bimini Bay. With bikes available for rent and walking distance to Pine Avenue restaurants, this cottage truly lets you unwind. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock! DESCRIPTION:  It doesn't get much better than being right on the water, located on a wide canal, and ½ block from the beach.  With canal access, you have the possibility of bringing a boat right to the dock through Bimini Bay.  Enjoy the large 16' x 30' private pool in a picturesque tropical landscape along with a 30' fishing/boat dock.  Within walking distance of Pine Avenue, City Pier, Two Scoops, Waterfront Restaurant, Galati's Marina, and Island Ocean Star Restaurant.  Enjoy dangling your feet off the dock, swimming in the pool, relaxing in the sunshine, and walking to dinner.  There's no better way to unwind and forget all your troubles, than staying at Sunshine Cottage, located in the City of Anna Maria! THE SPACE:  Sunshine Cottage couldn't be a better name, because this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, cottage truly lets you experience the beauty of Anna Maria Island. Enjoy dangling your feet off the dock, swimming in the pool, relaxing in the sunshine, and walking to dinner. With canal access, you can navigate a boat right to the dock through Bimini Bay. There's no better way to unwind and forget all your troubles!  5 adult Bicycles and 2 child bicycles are available to rent, as well as a 14' tandem ocean kayak to explore the canals and beach!  Pool heating and chilling is available. ACCESS: The street address is 522 South Drive, Anna Maria, 34216 and keypad entry into Sunshine Cottage will be the primary means of access. PARKING: Parking is only available for two vehicles on the property. Only up to a small to compact size can be parked in the garage, and up to a full-size SUV in the driveway. If additional parking is required, a 10’ easement along either side of our street is available. Just don’t block anyone’s driveway, and make sure to park with tire off the street pavement to avoid a ticket from the City of Anna Maria. BEACH & RECREATION: For Beach use, we have eight Tommy Bahama beach chairs, umbrella, wheeled cooler, wagon, and beach towels. Five adult bicycles and two teen bicycles is stored on the property and available to rent for $149 per week, or $39 per day, for all of them. A Tandem Kayak and life vests are also stored on the property and available to rent for $189 per week, or $49 per day. Off site, golf carts, paddle boards, additional bikes/kayaks, and beach equipment can be rented thru Beach Bums, located at 427 Pine Avenue. (The owner’s golf cart is stored on the side of the property and is not available for rental). Up to a 25' boat can be docked in the back canal. If you need to rent one, Just 4 Fun Rentals at 5358 Gulf Drive, can bring it right to the backyard dock and pick it up when you are finished. If you prefer a boat charter, Anna Maria Island Excursions is our favorite. If you do not have fishing equipment, Pine Avenue Bait & Tackle has everything you will need. They are located behind the General Store, at 501 Pine Avenue. POOL: The pool wonderful but is extremely sensitive to chemical imbalance. Please make sure to utilize the outdoor shower, prior to use, and refrain from using spray-on sunscreens. Use lotions only, as the spray-on will wreak havoc with the pool’s chlorination and filtering system. The water fountain/feature of the pool is automatic and runs for 15 minutes at select hours. The Pool Chiller or Heater is available to keep the pool at 85 degrees for $20 per day. Please let us know, so we can program the unit ahead of your arrival. SECURITY: A NEST video security system monitors the exterior front, side, dock, and rear exterior of the property, and will send us an immediate notification for glass breakage. Recorded video will not be reviewed by the owner unless damage or theft is reported. KITCHEN & BATH: The house is fully furnished, with bedding, bath towels, and a washer-Dryer. The kitchen has pots, pans, plates, glasses, and utensils. We also have a standard K-Cup (Keurig) and Cuisinart Grind & Brew coffee makers. Paper goods, bath, shampoo, soap, and kitchen garbage bags are not supplied. We ask each guest to leave behind enough for the next guest to start their stay. Publix, CVS, Walgreens, and the General Store on Pine Avenue are all located on the island for any purchases. Instacart is also available via Publix. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE: Also, please note that pool service is on Mondays and Fridays and should not take more than 15 minutes. Lawn maintenance is Thursday AM and should not take more than 30 minutes. Refuse pick-up is on Mondays and Thursdays, and Recycling pick-up is on Mondays. We ask that you place the receptacles by the street the evening prior. CHECK OUT: Check-out is by 10 AM on the day of your departure. Please make sure to hang the bikes back up, alternating the handlebars, and lock the rear wheel. Also lock the kayak, with the lift in the highest position. QUESTIONS: Please feel free to call/text Scott if you have any questions or concerns @ 224-246-1060 prior, or during, your stay. Sato Real Estate, our property manager, is also available if any emergency arises, and they’re close by at 519 Pine Avenue. Sorry about all the warnings/instructions but we want to ensure the best experience for all our tenants! Thank you and we hope you enjoy your stay at Sunshine Cottage. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Heated pool - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Theme park 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 - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Lunch and dinner served, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41970000/41961400/41961327/e1f2d8a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound Bradenton - 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25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### 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 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 51-8016766890-3 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Holiday April Availability With Discounted Rate! Enjoy Beach Private Pool Dock! Thanksgiving Holiday Available! Enjoy Beach Pool Dock! 5 star Reviews 2 4 Availability Aug 7 9.. ## About the area Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anna Maria 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 Anna Maria travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anna-Maria.dx74028) [View more Holiday homes in Anna Maria](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anna-Maria-Private-Holiday-Homes.d74028-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%7C27.52895%2C-82.72598&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SmSv41mB0rL2US-9FFYruscskl0=) Anna Maria, FL ### What's nearby - ![Sarasota_AnnaMariaIslandMuseumandHistoricalPark_6295969-2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295969/4a4727c9-1fda-423e-8825-ead5cae33120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296242/6517b6ba-dfa8-46db-a9d7-d7cec5c7f5e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Island Players 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Sarasota_BeanPointBeach_6296220-6](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296220/4bcbde9b-ad62-47dd-b1cf-bd30087ca832.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bean Point Beach 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Anna Maria City Pier 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Bayfront Park 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) 35 min drive ### Restaurants - The Ugly Grouper 8 min drive - Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe 10 min drive - The Sandbar Restaurant 3 min drive - The Waterfront Restaurant 9 min walk - Ginny's & Jane E's 17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock! have a pool? ### Is Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock!? ### What time is check-in at Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock!? ### What time is check-out at Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock!? ### Where is Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Discounted April 26th thru May 17th stays w/ Private Pool & Dock! 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 22 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### KAREN T. 24 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property and great location. Three night staycation with friends from out of town. Quiet, secluded property on canal with great pool. Close to restaurants and shopping. Would highly recommend this rental. ##### KAREN T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridgit S. 29 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint Home We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable and we loved the pool. My grandchildren loved how the pool lit up at night with different colors. My daughter and I agreed that we would stay here again in the future. ##### Bridgit S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mari A. 29 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved Sunshine Cottage! This house has everything and so many nice touches beyond that. The backyard is the perfect setting for a tropical vacation. The landscaping is beautiful, the pool was fun and has a fountain and lights and we loved sitting out on the dock by the canal! They have a green light in the water, near the dock, that attracts fish and we enjoyed watching them at night. We appreciated having beach equipment provided at the house and took advantage of the bikes and kayak we could rent from the owners. While out in the kayak we believe we were lightly "bumped" underneath by a manatee! Unfortunately we didn't get a full sighting. This house is exactly as it appears in the listing. Communication with Michelle was great. We arrived before check in time due to an early flight and we were able to drop off our luggage before the house was ready. We had a golf cart for getting around, which worked well and we enjoyed being on the quieter, north, side of the island. We hope to come back! ##### Mari A. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy M. 2 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay. Highly recommended This property was great for our two week getaway a way. Kitchen was well stocked. Beds were comfortable. Pool was nice and heated upon request. Would recommend renting a golf cart to ride around the island. It is very close to the houses next to it and parking was very tricky but other than that our stay was wonderful. ##### Amy M. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### katherine U. 3 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunshine Cottage Visited for Thanksgiving Weekend. House was clean with everything we needed. Location was close to beach and restaurants. Enjoyed be able to kayak and paddle board from the backyard.Would rent again. ##### katherine U. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele M., United States 14 Nov 2018 #### Cute house, very clean. Can walk anywhere you need. Beach right across the street! Cute house, very clean. You can walk to all the downtown shops. Heated pool was very relaxing. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay! ##### Michele M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea S. 11 Dec 2017 #### Erholung pur Ein traumhaftes Anwesen direkt am Kanal, das Meer nur wenige Schritte entfernt. Man fühlt sich gleich zu Hause ##### Andrea S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meg M. 24 Jul 2017 #### Beautiful Beach Bungalow! Perfect place to go for a few days w family to celebrate a wedding! Cute little cottage with all the comforts from home! Rode bikes around town and to some private beaches every day and then came back to the house for a swim in the pool. Very relaxing and would do it again next year! ##### Meg M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny C., England 1 Jul 2017 #### Great stay at Sunshine Cottage This was our first visit to Anna Maria Island and we loved it. Beautiful beaches and water, bike friendly and laid back....perfect for a relaxing holiday. Sunshine Cottage was a wonderful place to stay. We enjoyed being on the canal, yet very close to the bayside beach and an easy cycle or drive to the ocean beach. The house was beautifully furnished and well equipped. We especially appreciated all of the gear for the beach - chairs, umbrellas etc. We enjoyed the bikes and ease of getting to nearby shops and restaurants. The pool was warm, clean and a good size for all 6 of us to enjoy. The backyard landscaping is very pretty, we loved the coconut palms. We hired a stand up paddle board from Beach Bum rentals on Pine Ave and saw dolphins and manatee in the bay. Be aware that the bathrooms and bedrooms in the Cottage are a little on the small side (as pictured). Not a problem for us. The owners were very responsive and pleasant to deal with. We would like to return one day. ##### Jenny C. Stayed 5 nights in May 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy H. 19 Apr 2017 #### Wonderful Week! We truly enjoyed our week at sunshine cottage! The house was even nicer than the pictures. Kitchen had everything we could need. The bikes were a great addition and fun way to get around the island. The pool was perfect and we loved sitting on the dock and having a water view! ##### Amy H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea S. 13 Dec 2016 #### Ein traumhaftes Haus am Kanal und nur ein Katzensprung zum Strand Die Lage des Hauses ist super, die Austattung und der Pool sind toll. Dazu noch Fahrräder, Entspannung pur!!! ##### Andrea S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda S. 11 Oct 2016 #### Fantastic The Sunsgine Cottage was fantastic. The house is adorable, very clean, comfortable and has a great location. Everything you need is provided: beach towels, beach toys, beach chairs, a wagon, etc. the only downside to this trip was that our stay was too short! The pool is beautiful and the kids loved it. It was only a very short walk to the bay side, and since we had small kids we drove to the gulf side. Both sides were gorgeous with lots of shells. We didn't see any wildlife off the dock except for a couple of fish and minnows. However, with a beautiful view and the pool we weren't disappointed. I highly recommend this home and hope to be back! ##### Amanda S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary K. 27 Sept 2016 #### A Dream Come True Vacation Home! The house is very nicely equipped for all of your needs. The pool is lovely and sitting on the dock next to the water makes for a peaceful morning and evening. We even saw dolphin in the water. The location is nice, it is not a far walk to an ice cream shop and stores. The Pier is fun to visit, too! We will stay here again someday. ##### Mary K. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthias L. 26 Sept 2016 #### Wonderfull place to relax Lovely summer house in perfect location. We enjoyed the great pool and the dock for cozy evenings. ##### Matthias L. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary K., Cleves 30 Aug 2016 #### The house is beautiful. We couldn't find a bad thing about it. What a beautiful house and pool. The house was lovely. It had everything we needed. The pool is lovely and the landscaping beautiful. We had a great time! The owners were available for questions as well as the Realty Company. ##### Mary K. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim W., Annapolis 10 Jul 2016 #### Perfect!!! The Sunshine Cottage was just perfect. We had everything we needed. The house was adorable and clean. The beds were very comfortable and the pool was fabulous! ##### Kim W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karl G. 10 Jul 2016 #### Outstanding! We absolutely loved everything about our stay at your home. We took our grandchildren--age 10, 11, 12 an 18 and we all had a great time. It was nice to have so much beach equipment and we so enjoyed the pool and the pier and all the chairs and lounges in the back yard. We so appreciated that we could bring our dog, Rowdy. He also enjoyed being there with us. The last day when we were leaving we had to trick him out from under the bed and when we told him we were going home he jumped up on the couch as if to say "nope I am staying here." I think we all felt the same way! We would recommend to anyone who wants to stay in your beautiful home. ##### Karl G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne K. 5 Feb 2016 #### Relaxing tropical paradise Sunshine College is amazingly lovely! It is clean, well maintained and decorated with lots if Florida beach and Anna Maria accents. The pool/ canal area is a true tropical paradise with exceptional landscaping! The screened lanai is perfect for outdoor dining. A week was not enough time here! ##### Marianne K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail f. 28 Dec 2015 #### Beautiful Sunshine Cottage!! Relaxing Anna Maria home. We enjoyed this newly updated retreat with our daughter and grandchildren. Perfect for boating, and sunning by the lovely pool. Coffee In the morning on the lanai!! Wonderful location to walk to restaurants, beach and pier. We would definitely stay in this lovely home again. Scott and Michelle you have a created a perfect oasis with the new landscaping and lighting. ##### Gail f. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2015 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine R. 4 Dec 2015 #### Perfect Getaway This home is very clean and very spacious for 6 guests. We loved the flexibility of heading to the beach or relaxing in our own private swimming pool. Quiet location which was great for relaxing in the pool. Nice big kitchen with all the amenities you would ever need. Great location on the island with close proximity to the beach, restaurants and stores of which are within walking or biking distance. Bikes, beach chairs with umbrella were available for us to use which was a great plus. First time in Anna Maria and loved it! Can't wait to come back again soon ##### Christine R. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny S. 7 Nov 2015 #### Relaxing Getaway This charming cottage was perfect for a relaxing getaway. The house is well kept, cute and fully met our needs. We took full advantage of the pool each day. I like that the owners provided little amenities like beach chairs and an umbrella, pool floats, beach towels, etc. for the time that we spent at the beach. The location is great, too; it's only a short walk or bike ride to everything on the north end of the island. ##### Jenny S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### crystal b. 1 Sept 2015 #### Family getaway Such a cute house with character! My husband loved fishing off of the dock anytime he wanted to! It was so nice having a pool right out back while our toddler napped. Our dog especially loved being on vacation with the family. I absolutely loved the kitchen which was so open where you could see and entertain everyone. One of the days we rented a pontoon boat which we were able to bring directly to the house dock. Overall great stay, a few minor issues which were taken care of immediately by the owner. Since Florida is so hot is heats up the pool so no need for the heater to be turned on during the summer months! ##### crystal b. ---