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AMI Retreat: 200 Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly Pool Home by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Beach vacation home near Bean Point Beach

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A heated pool
Exterior
Exterior
Smart TV, table tennis
Smart TV, table tennis

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayfront Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Anna Maria

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Bayfront Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bean Point Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Anna Maria Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bayfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 13 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

AMI Retreat: 200 Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly Pool Home by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

AMI Retreat by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
746 Jacaranda, Anna Maria, FL 34216

What You'll Love About This Home:
Location! AMI North End! 200 steps to Beach!
3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
2 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Twin
Private Heated Pool **
Pool Loungers
Outdoor Shower
Gas Grill
Covered Poolside Patio Dining
Outdoor Patio Dining on Upper Deck
Cornhole
Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer
Complimentary WIFI
Dog Friendly - with pet fee - see info below
Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach Wagon
Parking for 4 Cars

Details:
AMI Retreat is located 200 steps to the sugar sand beaches and sparkling clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With a prime location on the North End of Anna Maria, AMI Retreat is close to Bean Point and Pine Ave.

The main level includes the kitchen, dining and living rooms. The living room is a comfortable spot for the family to relax. The dining room features a table for six. A patio dining set for six on the outdoor verandah overlooks the pool and provides for a relaxing meal from the grill

Two of the bedrooms feature a king Bed, one with an ensuite bathroom, and the other guest room has a queen bed. The third floor loft includes a twin bed. Each bedroom includes crisp linens and plush towels in the bathrooms from our professional linen service. Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a washer and dryer.

The private heated pool is the perfect place to relax in a pool lounger and enjoy the island breezes of paradise. An outdoor shower allows you to rinse the sand from your suit before entering the pool.

AMI Retreat is a dog friendly home! If you have added a pet to your reservation under the number of pets, the fee of $150 per dog plus tax has been added to your reservation total. Please note, there is a 2-dog limit

Ami Retreat is easy walking distance to Gulf Ave, restaurants, and the free island trolley, which travels the entire length of the 7 miles of the island. Hop on and off at your leisure and explore shopping, dining and the beaches. The perfect location for your next beach vacation!

Bedroom 1 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV - Floor 2
Bedroom 2 - King Bed, TV - Floor 2
Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed, TV - Floor 2
Loft - Twin Bed, TV - Floor 3
Twin Sized Air Mattress with Linens

Please note:
**Spa maintains same temperature as pool.
Amenities are subject to change.

You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property. The minimum requirement for this home is no less than seven nights. The maximum occupancy is eight.

VR16-000089

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions.

** Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details.

VRBO BOOKINGS

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.

Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance.

The instructions for making your final payment will be included in your final payment reminder.

Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.

GOOGLE VACATION RENTAL BOOKINGS

Your payment is due in full at the time of booking and the final balance information above does not apply to your reservation.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

AMI Retreat Coastal Cottages
Dog Friendly North End Private Pool Home with Game Room
449608

Frequently asked questions

How close is AMI Retreat: 200 Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly Pool Home by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.5 mi (34-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does AMI Retreat: 200 Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly Pool Home by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is AMI Retreat: 200 Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly Pool Home by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Bean Point Beach and 7-minute walk from Anna Maria Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does AMI Retreat: 200 Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly Pool Home by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at AMI Retreat: 200 Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly Pool Home by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at AMI Retreat: 200 Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly Pool Home by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at AMI Retreat: 200 Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly Pool Home by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does AMI Retreat: 200 Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly Pool Home by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does AMI Retreat: 200 Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly Pool Home by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is AMI Retreat: 200 Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly Pool Home by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals to downtown Anna Maria?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Anna Maria.

AMI Retreat: 200 Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly Pool Home by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved having a pool with the house as well as all the beach equipment. The house was located close to the beach as well as the center of town. The management company was quick to respond to our emails and the owner was kind enough to replace a broken wagon left from the previous renter. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house and good location. Enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa g., Lenoir nc

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy W., cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Location

Nice Location, short walk to the beach. Bedroom #3 is more like a closet with a hard bed that squeaks with every move you make. The TV in that room is more like computer screen size. The room is so small you'll need to keep your luggage in the hall. If you need that room for adults to use, they will be very disappointed. Bed #4 the single twin is just in the upstairs hallway. Bed #1 and #2 were fine. The pool was dirty when we got there we assumed it would be serviced at the beginning of the week turns out it doesn't get cleaned until Thursday. When we called to complain they did take care of it and kept in touch with us until we were satisfied.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick g.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time to anna maria!

To have our first visit to anna maria, this place was perfect! Our two daughters, and our pup had a great time. A very short walk to the beach access, the pool, and all the amenities you need to enjoy a day on the beach! Place was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

kathy c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pool home

We picked this home because it had many things for kids to do,was assured by asking many times if the pool was going to be working by email we were told the pool was going to be working for our stay nov23-dec5 pool was not in working order,very cloudy asked if it was safe to swim in was told yes pump was not working had someone out to fix that daily heater was not working had been replaced 5 days into our stay,4 of the people got chemical burns from the water,I would of rather them tell me I’m not sure if the pool would be ready for you were working on it than to tell us yes it’s ready,but the inside of the house was beautiful had everything you need to cook if your going to,but the pool put a damper on everything as to 3 of my grandkids were so looking for to swimming for months when we booked,one of the service people told us this pool was still not working and was not properly working when we left.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

The house was great, my advice would be if you know guests are coming turn on the fridge, we had a full order of grocery with a warm fridge. Also the bit of mold on the ceiling near the kitchen was gross and the alarm for the pool was annoying being we had no littles. Pool was fantastic and the house was clean
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach vaca

This beautiful vacation home checked all the boxes for us! The pool area was perfect and even provided a shaded area under the deck which was essential for our mid-July vacation. The house is a minute walk to the gorgeous white sand beach and beautiful crystal clear Gulf of Mexico. The house itself was perfect for our family of 5. It was clean, and provided everything we needed to enjoy this vacation. It was very cute and beachy inside. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Perfect location and size! The pool was great!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Doris M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Water leak issues

There are two bathrooms here and the one on the main floor is directly below the upstairs bathroom. When we arrived, there was clearly water damage above the main floor toilet. The “patch” was just some clear packaging tape. The area was black and appeared to be mold (I wish I could attach a picture - it was disgusting and growing daily). After the first day, it started to drip so we called the rental company and they said someone would be out. It wasn’t until the next afternoon that someone came but they left without fixing anything. Then we called back and the next day a plumber came out. His conclusion was that we can’t use the upstairs toilet…so 5 adults were expected to use one toilet. And on top of that, you could get dripped on at any moment using the one downstairs. We asked the plumber if he could at least put something else up to patch the leak so we didn’t have toilet water dripping on us and he said no. I literally used the toilet with a towel on my head for 4 days because I was afraid of the water dripping on me. Also, the photo of the main floor bathroom on this listing is not accurate.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Great place to stay

We had a wonderful time. The property is nice and well kept. The property is stocked with plenty of dishes/pans/drinking glasses. The pool is amazing with plenty of sun or shade whatever you want. There are a lot of stairs. The “garage” was very nice with pool floats and air hockey table
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Leandro M.

poor kitchen ware to cook and enjoy your stay

location great , house nice but not in good condition , it has the comodity but not everything is working fine . shower outside patio was full of grass and cant be used . but i was impressed with the kitchen , first everything look sticky and dirty , very bad condition in every single pan and and ware . its a petty that such a beatiful place dont put a little bit love and care , to have it great . and the rent and fees are not very cheap , so it should go according with the price . island is the best beatiful place a I ll been with my family and we will be back to Anna Maria island for sure .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home but not close enough to beach

The house is nice. The pool is unique. The description said 200 steps from the beach it is 491 steps. My wife had hip surgery 3 weeks prior so being close to beach was important.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anna Maria

Nice property. Comfortable and well located. Wish there was a larger frying pan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house, but with some issues.

The house is nicely decorated and comfortably furnished. Neighborhood is great. The outfitting of the kitchen is bad; many things missing. or in bad shape. If you cook, you will be doing a lot of improvising. After initially responding to some maintenance needs quickly, the management company did not follow through. A replacement fridge water filter was left on the doorstep along with two fridge door shelves to replace broken and missing ones that were the wrong size for the fridge. No one contacted us to install them. The management company never even answered my subsequent email about that and that the freezer not working nor making ice. The place definitely needs a new refrigerator. If it matters to you, the pool and the deck only get sun in the morning; they are completely in the shadow of the house during the afternoon.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

This house is in great shape and is so close to the beach. The pool was clean but it gets a lot of shade being tucked under the deck, so in a cooler month it was chilly most of our trip. I’m sure in the summer it would be perfect. We had a small issue with the freezer leaking and the management company was out to fix it right away. We’ve stayed in several homes on AMI and this was one of our best experiences yet.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

autumn n.

Liked: Cleanliness

hidden gem

The rental was exactly as described. Very clean, well stocked, can't think of anything negative! Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

dereck f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

House was beautiful and had all the needs for a family. Beach is only a short walk away, and owners of home have everything needed for a beach day. Grill works great, pool was great if you want to lounge at home for the day. Will definitely be back. Great Location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Amazing Spot on AMI

My family and I went down to visit AMI recently and this house was perfect! We have been down to the island a few times before and this home, by far, had the best location to the beach. The house came equipped with everything that you would need for a day in the surf and sand. The pool area was amazing as well. The inside of the house was super clean and had everything that we wanted. The internet was a little slow, but we weren’t on it too much anyway! Thank you so much for an amazing week and unforgettable memories made!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniela V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing summer 2021 vacation!

We love coming to Anna Maria island. The location of this home was just perfect. Close to the beach and a corner house! Wish the hot tub would have worked but it won’t stop me from renting this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Pauline R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anna Maria island beaches do not allow pets.

200 steps to the beach??? Pool layout ‘interesting’, why on earth is a spa not heated, no controls for air jets, steep stairs to get anywhere. Garage not available. Not sure what defines a gourmet kitchen but I doubt the kitchen here qualifies?
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Richard G., Danville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness

Oct 4 2020

Its a beautiful house. We loved the pool and outdoor space the most. The beds were nice and the kitchen was fully appointed. We did find the TV in the living room a bit small for the space and internet and cell reception there was poor. We had 8 adults and found the sleeping arrangements difficult for that many. We had some difficulty checking in as the email with the door code was wrong. Small things , overall a great place.

6/10 Okay

Lauren D.

Great Location with a few disappointments

Anna Maria Island is beautiful and our family loves visiting. This was the second house we stayed at this season on the island. The location to the beach is great and the highlight of the house was the pool. Unfortunately there were some concerns with small things inside the home which we reported on the first night via email. The property manager was polite and responsive, however the biggest disappointment was the homeowner himself. He showed up with a defensive attitude and sarcasm which is why I’m posting this here. The advertised air hockey table is broken, the jets of the spa don’t work, the shower curtains had mildew and mold, chipped dishes and dirty/scratched pans. The most uncomfortable find was sand in the sheets of one of the beds. As a previous person posted, the third bedroom with the bunk beds is very small and I would only suggest that room for kids to stay comfortably.

8/10 Good

Julio R., Tampa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property close to Beach

Our Family enjoyed our stay at this property. It was spacious and comfortable. It was also very clean. No-contact check in process was a plus during these times. Unfortunately the pool light was not working when we arrived and after contacting property manager they told us they could not replace because we would not be able to use pool. Hence, we were not really able to enjoy pool at night as it was dark. Game room is a bit warm as there is no AC and the air hockey game did not work. Despite these issues we did have a great, relaxing time and I would definitely recommend this property. Thanks Julio
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020