Adorable Florida Cottage Steps to Pristine Beach in Anna Maria Island

The Barefoot Cottage island home on Anna Maria Island - one hour
south of Tampa and just 35 minutes north of Sarasota - is one of the
gulf’s premier rentals located two blocks from the white sand beaches
and crystal blue waters of the gulf, island shops, boutiques and
beach side restaurants.
"We loved staying at Barefoot Cottage. The accomodations were
perfect, just steps to the beach and all the activities, yet peaceful
and away from it all!" Tom and Maria - Long Island, NY
With beautiful gulf waters only two blocks away, make sure you bring
your swimming suit and plenty of sunscreen! You won’t believe the
soft, white, clean sand and blue waters for miles and miles. Your
daily beach activities can include collecting a wide variety of
shells, viewing the protected turtle's nests, watching dolphins swim
in the Gulf, seeing the beautiful sunset as well as sunning,
swimming, sailing, boating, parasailing, jet skiing and much more.
"The sunsets were amazing and the most beautiful I have ever seen. It
is the locals and vacationers' ritual to head to the beach each night
and count until the sun sets in the horizon. Each days' setting is a
totally different experience as the tides, wind and weather changes."
John and Maria - Effingham, Illinois

Since Barefoot Cottage is not in the heavy tourist areas but rather a
beautiful neighborhood just steps to the gulf, this tropically
landscaped, private, single family home is perfect for those quiet
family or business getaways. A child-friendly 1600 square foot,
central airconditioned, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with outdoor sand
shower provides fun comfort during your stay. The home, completely
remodeled in 1997, features a brand new full bathroom, terrazzo
flooring and ceiling fans. Spacious living areas decorated in casual
beach cottage furnishings include a large kitchen with refrigerator,
dishwasher, microwave, range and disposal. Enjoy a family room with
telephone and cable TV, spacious dining room, sun room great for
reading the morning paper and laundry room with washer/dryer. Ample
parking with shell driveway provides for many visitors. Extra linens,
bath and beach towels provided.

Barefoot Cottage is located one hour south of Tampa. You can also
drive to Key West (about 4hrs), Disney (about 2.5hrs), Naples,
beautiful Sanibel Island, Captiva Island and Fort Myers (about 2
hrs). Near by activities include swimming, snorkeling/diving,
kayaking, canoeing, sailing, water-skiing, surfing, windsurfing,
parasailing, jet skiing, shelling, rafting, fishing, wildlife
viewing, horseback riding, tennis, racquetball, basketball, golfing,
boating, boat and jet ski rentals, museums, children's parks, nature
preserves, shopping malls and much more!
"There is so much to offer on Anna Maria Island and the surrounding
areas. We enjoyed Tampa, Sarasota and especially St. Armond's Circle
just a beautiful 30 minute drive from Barefoot Cottage". Ted and
Lisa - Des Moines, IA

April 1, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010 $650 per week / $1950 per month / $300 weekend
Nov 1, 2010 - Dec 30, 2010 $750 per week / $2200 per month / $350 weekend
Jan 2011 - March 2011 $750 per week / $2800 per month

*Cleaning fee is $85.
*We accept dogs! ($5 per day)
*Rates subject to change

DEPOSIT: Upon making your reservation, we require a deposit of $150
to guarantee your dates. This deposit will be returned to you after
checkout and inspection of the premises. 50% of the rental fee is due
60 days prior to reservation date. The balance is due 30 days prior
to your reservation date.
CANCELLATIONS:
A 60 day notice is required for cancellation. Cancellations that are
made more than sixty days prior to the arrival date will incur no
penalty. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay,
that are made within 60 days of the arrival date, forfeit the full
advance payment and damage/reservation deposit. Cancellation or early
departure does not warrant any refund of rent or deposit.