Historic Beach-to-Bay Bungalow with Dock in Anna Maria Island

Relaxing on the front porch of this charming cottage, you will find the Manatee Bay to your right (with a shared dock) and the Gulf of Mexico to your left (with a beautiful beach), each only 100 steps away! This "Old Florida style" home is located at the narrow southern end of Anna Maria Island. On the dock, you can sip coffee at sunrise, fish, watch the dolphins and manatees, and tie up your boat (FREE DOCKAGE! Boat rentals are available nearby). Stroll barefoot to the Gulf to catch sunsets... on the "local" section of the beach, which is seldom crowded because it's such a well-kept secret.

The cottage is turnkey furnished, including beach chairs and a BBQ grill. With a huge screened porch in front and a large deck in the rear yard, this home is ideal for outdoor living. There's even an extra shower outside the back door (with hot water!) We have all the comforts of home, including Cable-TV and Internet.

Boasting a plaque from the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, the cottage was built in 1949 and lovingly renovated with a vintage flair -- tin roof, a clawfoot bathtub with shower, stained-glass decorative windows, and lots of antique furnishings. The yard is fully fenced and lushly landscaped. The area is quiet and less "tourist-y" than many other Island locales. Most of our neighbors are fulltime residents whom we have known for 25 years. 

All the typical Island activities are available within a few blocks: para-sailing, scuba diving, jet skiing, charter fishing, etc. Boat rentals range from kayaks to catamarans to offshore powerboats. Dockage is free with your cottage rental! 

Or just go beach-combing. This is a very low-key, laid-back, chilled-out environment. No fast food. No high-rises. Instead of coat-and-tie dining, enjoy shoes-and-shirt restaurants!

Availability starts May 16th. Now taking reservations for SUMMER, 2011 !

ONE WEEK MINIMUM.

{ Planning ahead for Winter, 2012 ?  Please note: FEBRUARY THRU APRIL already reserved. Low monthly rate $2,900 for JANUARY! }

MAY thru OCT, 2011: $690/wk

NOV thru DEC, 2011: $790/wk (+$100 Holiday surcharge)

FREE dockage, so bring your boat or rent one nearby!

Until confirmed, rates subject to change without notice. All rates are PLUS departure cleaning fee ($60 to $100, depending on number of guests); pet fee ($50/wk per animal); and 11.5% tax.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a non-smoking property, strictly enforced! 

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