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Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops

Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops

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Private Heated Pool
Private Pool
House Location to Gulf Beach
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Private Pool

Overview of Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Anna Maria, FL
  • Popular LocationAnna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationAnna Maria City Pier13 min walk
  • Popular LocationAnna Maria Beach4 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming house with private heated pool, lanai. Great location to beach & shops

Quaint Northshore Cottage a few blocks from the village of Anna Maria and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. Sapphire Surf is a “Old Florida” Ground Level House – No Stairs to Climb!

Sapphire Surf is perfect for families, couples or a small group of friends. The house is located with an easy 4-minute stroll down Palmetto or Willow Avenue to the gorgeous white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico or four blocks on North Shore Dr. to historic Pine Avenue that has quaint shops, cafes, restaurants, including the General Store and Ginny’s and Jane E’s. When you’re ready to head to the beach, load up the supplied beach wagon, with the included umbrella, beach chairs, towels and sand toys for a fun day in the sun and surf.

Each bedroom has a flat screen TV and plenty of dresser and closet space. The master bedroom has a king size bed and a bathroom next to it. Our second bedroom has two queen size beds with attached bathroom.

The main living area offers an open concept floor plan with a well-equipped kitchen and dishwasher for easy post-meal cleanup. The open floor plan keeps everyone comfortable in the family room, dining for six and the air conditioning keeps you cool. Designer inspired furnishings and a palette of bright, coastal colors provide a playful yet comfortable space to relax. Flat screen TVs provide your entertainment in the family room and free WiFi access is available throughout the house to keep you connected. Throw your laundry in the private washer and dryer and wash your worries away.

The backyard is your own private piece of paradise. The private heated (October-April) pool is nestled among native palms for a very private experience. You’ll have your choice of two dining areas, a Weber gas grill, and chaise lounges in the sun or the shade. Lounge in the screened lanai for a reading session, quiet conversation, or board games. Added conveniences include an outdoor shower with hot and cold water and a garage to easily access beach supplies.

We have another 2-bedroom, 2 bath house called Diamond Surf just 5 blocks from Sapphire Surf (VRBO listing #3828343) to offer as well.

Sapphire Surf is equipped with a Keyless RemoteLock, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest’s stay.

Our goal is simple; To provide a high-quality rental experience at a fair price. Our calendar is updated in real-time and our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click “Book Now”.

Property manager

Ramona Griffin

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.
Parking is limited to two (2) vehicles and must be parked in the driveway.
Guests must complete and return our rental agreement within 7 days of booking their reservation to finalize their stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 7 min walk
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 13 min walk
  • Bean Point Beach - 19 min walk
  • Anna Maria Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 6 min drive
  • The Waterfront Restaurant - 12 min walk
  • Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - 7 min walk
  • The Ugly Grouper - 4 min drive
  • Harry's Grill - 5 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very positive experience
The house and property was very clean and well stocked with a high level of positive service. The house demonstrates a high level of pride of ownership and was perfect for us. It is also in a great location , minutes from the beach and some very nice restaurants. The entire island is also very relaxed and a great place to unwind. Our stay was a very pleasant one without anything at all of concern to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Gem in a Great Location!
This house was super cute and in a great location on the north part of the island. It was a close walk to the beach and the cute shops and stores. Mark & Ramona were great to work with and quickly responsive to any questions of concerns. The only reason I gave it 4 stars for accuracy of online listing is that it was hard to find the address in the information given to us. And it needs to be updated on Zillow. It still shows photos of the old house and no pool. Scared us a bit that we got the wrong house! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2024
Overall a nice property, if a bit tired. The hosts were great and the location top notch. Master bath rather worn. Glassware not up to snuff, but we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
We were amazed at how clean and well appointed this home was. Every thing we could have needed was provided for us. Ramona was very helpful in her hints about where to find a store that was less busy and great driving directions into AMI
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
We had such a wonderful time at Sapphire Surf. The house was everything we needed and more! It has everything you need for the kitchen, the beach, and the pool. Our family of four, including our four year old and nine month old, stayed for five days and hardly wanted to leave. Hot tip, the huge walk in closet in the queen bed room works great for a little baby nursery! The houses location was wonderful too: walking distance to the beach (even for a four year old), walking distance to shops, and very private backyard. Thanks so much for having us! We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ramona Griffin

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Growing up in New Jersey, I enjoyed spending time at the 'Jersey Shore' with my friends and family. I believe this is one reason why I wanted to own a home near the beach. I'm an avid quilter, which occupies the majority of my time as my children are now grown.

Why they chose this property

My friend who owns a home on Anna Maria Island invited me to spend time with her. I fell in love with the island from the first day. I went back with her one year later and started looking for a home for my family. Late 2011, we purchased Sapphire Surf for our enjoyement and people who want to rent it from us. What drew me to Anna Maria is the slow pace of life, great beaches, friendly people and simple life it offers.

What makes this property unique

Some of the unique benefits we enjoy while at the property are: Short walk to the beach, walking the beach looking for sea shells, sunsets (and sunrise), ice cream store around the corner, eating at Sunsets, Rod & Real, City Pier, and riding a bike to explore the island.

Languages:

English
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