Anna Maria Island Florida Vacation Rentals Presents Listing #5396

Sandcastle Rent 3 or 6 BR Lg. Family Home Across from Beach!

Duplex w/ 6 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms - Sleeps 16

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Vacation Rental Description

The Sandcastle offers two spacious private residences in one  
building, just across the street from the crystal blue waters of the  
Gulf of Mexico and close to all the conveniences. Centrally located  
on Anna Maria Island and directly on one of Florida's 14 most scenic  
routes, the Sandcastle is just minutes from the Suncoast's best  
attractions and some of Florida’s finest restaurants.   
 
Choose one or both of the 3 bedroom/2 bath residences located in  
Bradenton Beach which is the southern part of 7 mile long Anna Maria  
Island on the west coast of Florida.  Easy on and off the island by  
either of the 2 bridges (you're between them) connects you to the  
mainland of Bradenton.  Come and enjoy the year-round temperate  
climate, warm tropical breezes, white sand beaches, crystal blue  
waters, and island lifestyle! The Tampa airport is 1 hour away,  
Sarasota/Bradenton airport is 30 minutes away, and the Orlando theme  
parks are just 1-1/2 hours away. 
 
New to the rental market, this duplex home has been redone and  
upgraded with granite countertops, imported ceramic tile throughout,  
Hunter ceiling fans, high speed wireless internet, and a designer's  
touch. 
 
Your home has been beautifully furnished and well equipped for your  
every convenience.  Each three bedroom, two bath home will  
accommodate eight people comfortably, making this the perfect set-up  
for families wishing to travel together.  
 
The master bedroom is furnished with a king bed, bathroom, and cable  
TV, with the 3rd floor having a gulfview that the 2nd floor master  
doesn't.  The second bedroom has a queen bed and cable TV.  The  
third bedroom has a twin bed, and a twin over full bunk bed, as well  
as cable TV.   All three rooms have large closets.  Washer and dryer  
for each level.  Each floor has a large balcony with a gorgeous  
gulfview for quiet relaxing time! 
 
Whether you want to go parasailing, land the biggest fish, go to a  
world class planetarium, shop till you drop, test your kayaking  
skills in the Gulf of Mexico, or just relax, kick back, and take it  
easy, this abode provides you with all the comforts of home.   
 
Soak up some sun at home or walk just across the street (beach  
access is a half block away) to a  
pristine wide sandy beach and sink your toes in the white soft  
sand.   Take the trolley from a nearby stop and tour the island for  
free! 
 
After a day at the beach, you can relax on your large shaded  
balcony, have a barbecue in the yard or go to a fabulous restaurant,  
no fast food on the island!    
 
Come visit us soon! If you use Mapquest, the address to look for is  
1955 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach, FL  34217.  This home is  
located just north of Runaway Bay and across from Bungalow Beach.

Vacation Rental Amenities

Full sized and fully equipped kitchen with granite  
countertops/dishwasher/coffeemaker/blender/microwave/toaster  
Washer/Dryer  
*Wireless high speed internet* 
4 TV's with cable TV, VCR, DVD, Radio/CD Player (All bedrooms have  
cable televisions) 
Assortment of games, puzzles, and books  
Local Telephone provided (bring cell phone or calling card for long  
distance)  
Central airconditioning and heating  
Linens and towels provided  
Dishes, pots, pans, utensils, etc. provided  
Outdoor shower  
Charcoal barbecue grill  
Large shaded balcony with patio furniture  
Hairdryer  
Ironing Board and Iron

Activities and Attractions

Anna Maria Island is a 7 mile long barrier island located on the  
west coast of Florida off the city of Bradenton.  It is connected to  
the mainland by 2 bridges and to Longboat Key to the south by  
another bridge.  With its temperate year-round weather and beautiful  
beaches, Anna Maria Island has truly become a place that's gaining  
recognition world-wide.  Surrender your days to being entranced by  
the warm lapping waters and sugarsoft sandy beaches.  
 
 
Dining: 
Anna Maria Island features many dining experiences, each with a  
unique flavor. Offering a wide-selection of natural settings, Island  
cuisine ranges from such international as British, French, German,  
Italian, Oriental, and Spanish to Southern Florida seafood, spicy  
caribbean sandwiches and even a restaurant rated as having the Best  
Food on the Gulf Coast in the Zagat Guide and a Wine Spectator Award  
of Excellence. Delectable seafood dishes are found everywhere!  Oh,  
yes, you can also get a good hamburger. 
 
Shopping: 
Terrific outlet malls are found within easy driving distance and  
make for a wonderful day's outing.  There are also local malls in  
Bradenton and Sarasota for the typical department store and  
nationwide chain shopping.  Little boutiques can be found on the  
island for that very special memory or personal gift for those back  
home.  St. Armand's Circle also is a great place to stroll, shop,  
and eat. 
 
Recreation: 
A popular pastime in the area is fishing. Anna Maria Island offers  
three fishing piers: Anna Maria, Rod & Reel and Bradenton Beach.     
There are also professionally captained charter craft available to  
fit any angler’s need. 
 
If golf is your game then the Manatee/Sarasota bi-county area will  
provide you with a choice of more than 45 courses ranging from tight  
executive par threes to challenging championship 18's that will test  
any golfer’s ability from tee to green. And if you want to improve  
your game, the internationally famous David Leadbetter Golf Academy  
is also located in Bradenton. 
 
Tennis anyone? Grab your racquet and tennis shoes and head out to  
the public courts in Anna Maria or Holmes Beach. Want to sharpen  
your tennis game? Bradenton is the home of the internationally  
famous Bollettieri Tennis and Sports Academy from where so many of  
the superstars of today have trained and honed their competitive  
skills. Daily and weekly lessons are available. 
 
Recreational sailboat and powerboat rentals, including jet skis, are  
available by the hour, the half day, and almost any other time frame  
that might be required to meet the specific nautical needs of  
boating families. And if you have never seen Anna Maria Island from  
the air, hook onto one of the para-sail craft for the experience of  
a life time. They run along the inner Bays as well as along the Gulf  
shore. 
 
The nearby mainland also hosts many educational attractions,  
including Bishop Planetarium, Tourist Bureau & Information Center,  
DeSoto National Park & Memorial Mansion, Manatee Players, The Art  
League of Manatee County, The Asolo Center for the Performing Arts,  
Ringling Museum of Art, Manatee Community College, University of  
South Florida, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the Sarasota West  
Coast Symphony, the Sarasota Ballet of Florida and the Jazz Club,  
all of whom call Manatee and Sarasota counties home. 
 
Free trolley runs up and down the island -- just hop on and off at  
your pleasure!

Vacation Rental Rates

RATES 
 Sandcastle Beach(1st set of numbers)  Sandcastle Lighthouse(2nd set of numbers)   
September 28 - October 10, 2008 $800/week or $150/night with a 3 night minimum  $900/week or  
$175/night with a 3 night minimum   
October 11 - November 7, 2008 $900/week or $175/night with a 3 night minimum  $1000/week or  
$200/night with a 3 night minimum   
November 8 - 24, 2008 $800/week or $150/night with a 3 night minimum  $900/week or $175/night with a  
3 night minimum   
November 25 - 29, 2008 BOOKED BOOKED  
November 30 - December 19, 2008 $800/week or $150/night with a 3 night minimum  $900/week or  
$175/night with a 3 night minimum   
December 20 - 26, 2008 $1500/week $1600/week  
December 27, 2008 - January 2, 2009 BOOKED BOOKED  
January 3 - February 13, 2009 $150/night with a 3 night minimum OR $800/week OR $1500/2 weeks OR  
$2100/3 weeks OR $2600/4 weeks $175/night with a 3 night minimum OR $900/week OR $1650/2 weeks OR  
$2300/3 weeks OR $2800/4 weeks  
February 14 - 20, 2009 $1300/week BOOKED  
February 21 - March 13, 2009 $1200/week $1300/week  
March 14 - April 3, 2009 $1500/week $1650/week  
April 4 - 10, 2009 $2100/week $2300/week  
April 11 - 17, 2009 $1500/week $1650/week  
April 18 - 24, 2009 $1300/week $1400/week  
 
 
Three-night minimum stays considered in off-peak times and late  
reservations. 
 
Cleaning Fee $85 per unit; 10.5% taxes;   
$300 payable by credit card at time of booking, converts to damage  
deposit upon check-in. 
25% of balance due within ten days by personal check or bank  
cashier's check with signed rental agreement.  
Remainder due 60 days prior to arrival by personal check or bank  
cashier's check. 
 
Small Well-Behaved dogs considered, $25/pet/night or $150 per dog per week (non-refundable). 
 
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR RENTING BOTH UNITS!  See owner's website! 
 
  
Rates are subject to change until confirmed! 
*RATES AND AVAILABILITY ON OWNER'S WEBSITE ARE UP-TO-DATE* (Please  
contact me for the link.  There are lots of pictures on my website  
too!)