Paradise on a Budget in Anna Maria Island

Enjoy a taste of "Old Florida" when you escape to one of the state's best-kept secrets...Anna Maria Island. Sea Pirate Condo #8, located at 3301 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, is just 100 steps to a beach access and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This well-appointed unit is also close to shopping and restaurants and features a large, screened and heated pool, on-site laundry facilities and an enclosed private patio. Recently updated, it has two bedrooms and one bath and sleeps five (one queen-sized bed, two twin beds and a sofa bed.)

This quaint, beachside get-away is equipped with everything you'll need to enjoy a relaxing beach vacation. Top-quality linens and a fully-stocked kitchen make this condo your "home away from home." Just bring your bathing suit!

Owner is licensed Realtor.

Reviews

Dream Vacation

I could not ask for more! The price was right, the condo was perfect and the time spent there was just what my family needed. I am so thankful for the great vacation my family had at Sea Pirate 8. ~ The Marrero Family, FL

Great Family Vacation

"We had the best family vacation at Sea Pirate 8. It had everything we needed for our young kids to be happy. The pool was so clean and warm. The fact that we could walk to the beach in a matter of minutes was great!! The place was very neat and clean, and not once did we say, 'Oh, we should have packed...' It had everything we needed. We were sad to leave, and would definitely like to come back!" ~ The Rolling Family, NH

A Family Paradise

"This rental was the best place we have ever stayed! The condo was sparkling clean and had everything we needed for a great time with our family. The patio is exceptional to let the kids play and relax any time of day. The across the street walk to the beach was hardly even a walk, and it was made easy with the wagon that is provided. Also, crossing the street was not hard, due to the lack of traffic in this specific area. It was our best family vacation ever and we are planning on staying again. Also, the price is super low for the amazing condo and beautiful location! We could not have asked for anything better!" ~ The Hassan Family, OH

Loved it all!

"The extras in the condo were wonderful.  You left such a hospitable feel in so many areas.  We've never had so many toys to play with on the beach...what a treat!  Your furnishings are very nice and we enjoyed the TV.  This is a great unit!  We enjoyed our visit very much and made good memories to share." ~ The Francois Family, OH

Home Away from Home

"This is our fifth visit to Anna Maria Island, and as ever, we felt welcome everywhere we visited.  This condo is not so much a rental, but a home away from home; we feel lucky to have stayed here..." ~ The Clarke Family, Aberdale, Wales, UK

Lovely Place

"Enjoyed our first stay on Anna Maria Island.  Your condo is really lovely with nice furniture and all the details.  The boys loved to jump into the pool every time they liked, and it is fantastic to walk just across the street to the wonderful beach. We really felt at home here and we hope to come back once upon a time.  Thanks a lot; we surely will recommend this lovely place." ~ The Hesse Family, Germany

A Real Treasure

"Beach cottage life is addictive!  We've been here for 10 days and just don't want to leave.  The house/pool/beach combination is perfect...we've been to the Gulf Coast many times and love it.  Sea Pirate 8 is a real treasure!" ~ The Morton family, Longridge, UK

What a blessing!

"We really enjoyed Sea Pirate 8.  The warm pool and fenced patio made life easier for us with small children.  All the beach toys and chairs, baby supplies, linens...Wow!  Everything was clean, beautifully decorated and so convenient." ~ The Ferreira Family, Brazil

Note: This small, 8-unit complex is ideal for multi-family vacations. Each unit is individually-owned and operated; e-mail for additional unit referrals.

• Central heat and air conditioning.
• Top-quality linens, including beach towels.
• Fully-stocked kitchen includes top-quality cookware, coffee maker,
  microwave, dishes, gadgets and utensils.
• Private, gated patio with new outdoor dining set and lounge chairs.
• Weber charcoal grill.
• Beach chairs and toys.
• Air pump for inflatable beach toys.
• Large screened and heated community pool.
• Coin-operated laundry room on property.
• Reserved, off-street parking space.
• (2) TVs and DVD player, including 32" HDTV.
• Hair dryer.
• Iron and ironing board.
• Graco Pack-n-Play (portable crib for infants) and booster chair.
• Assorted board games.
• Hi-speed cable and wireless Internet access.
• Free local calls.
• Free local trolley makes touring the island a breeze!

Located in west central Florida between Tampa and Sarasota, Anna Maria Island is a tropical getaway that is just now being discovered! Great fishing, boating, shelling and swimming - we offer it all.

For the boater/fisherman ~ Fishing piers, excursion boats, boat rentals and charter boats are available. Rent a jet ski or kayak, go for a parasail ride or scuba dive - there are so many options! Marinas are located around the island or bring your own boat - ramps are conveniently located and the fishing's great!

For the beach-goer  ~ Anna Maria is seven miles long and offers peaceful, white sand beaches running the length of the island. Take a walk, find some shells, get some sun or just relax on our beaches; they're spectacular.

For the explorer ~ From the north end of Anna Maria to the south tip of Bradenton Beach, treasures are to be found on our beautiful island. Explore the shell-lined shores on the beach or bird-watch over the bay. Stroll our island to your heart's content or rent a bike and take advantage of our many bike paths.

For the shopper ~ Anna Maria offers many different kinds of quaint gift shops and boutiques. No car required - our free island trolley can easily transport you all over the island! For more "extensive" shopping, two outlet malls are located by I-75.

For the whole family ~ Theme parks are located within two hours from Anna Maria. Spend a day at Disney World, Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens, Mote Marine or Sarasota Jungle Gardens - they're too numerous to list! Museums, botanical gardens, state parks abound and make great day trips.

For the golfer ~ The Manatee and Sarasota area offers close to 50 courses - from executive par threes to challenging championship 18 hole courses.

We could go on and on - the beauty of Anna Maria Island has to be seen to be appreciated. The recreational activities are too numerous to list and the weather is too fantastic to believe! Come see for yourself!

• 05/01/11 - 09/15/11.....$ 700.00 week ($120 nightly)
• 09/16/11 - 12/31/11.....$ 700.00 week ($120 nightly)
• 01/01/12 - 4/30/12.......$ 875.00 week ($150 nightly)
• 05/01/12 - 09/15/12.....$ 750.00 week ($125 nightly)

Three-night minimum stay. 4:00 p.m. check-in; 10:00 a.m. check-out. NO PETS OR SMOKING PLEASE.  Must be 21 years or older to rent.

HOLIDAY RATES: 25% premium for Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

TAXES and FEES: A 6.5% state sales tax, a 5% county resort tax, a $40 reservation, a $40 damage waiver fee, and a $75 cleaning fee are extra.

DEPOSIT: A $500.00 deposit paid by Visa or MasterCard is required. The amount of deposit will be deducted from the final payment. Final rental payments are due in-full, 30 days prior to occupancy.

INSURANCE: Trip cancellation and security deposit insurance are available for purchase for citizens of the US, Canada and UK. Contact for details.