On the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Bradenton houseboat, you'll find Robinson Preserve and Anna Maria Sound. Also, Palma Sola Botanical Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and West Coast Surf Shop is within 6 miles (10 km).
Palma Sola Botanical Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
Riverwalk - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
LECOM Park - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles
IMG Academy - 13 min drive - 6.2 miles
Coquina Beach - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
Getting around
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Poppo's Taqueria - 3 min drive
Danny's Pizzeria - 3 min drive
Elks Lodge - 5 min drive
Five Guys - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Anna Mara
3-star beachfront houseboat with 3 beach bars
As a guest of Anna Mara, you'll find barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a water dispenser. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 beach bars. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bradenton houseboat.
3 guestrooms or units
3 bars on the beach
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Smoking in designated areas
Water dispenser
Anna Mara offers 3 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 steps to reach entrance
No elevator
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Services and conveniences
Proposal/romance packages
Location highlights
Near the ocean
On the bay
On the waterfront
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
3 units
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Water dispenser
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Access methods
Host will greet you, lockbox
Pets
Pets: USD 25.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Cleaning fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (varies based on length of stay)
Towels fee: USD 3.00 per accommodation, per week
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property is also known as
Anna Mara Houseboat
Anna Mara Bradenton
Anna Mara Houseboat Bradenton
Frequently asked questions
How close is Anna Mara to the airport?
Anna Mara is 13.4 mi (30-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Anna Mara have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Anna Mara.
How close is Anna Mara to the beach?
This houseboat is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Anna Mara offer free breakfast?
Anna Mara does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Anna Mara?
No, there is no casino at this houseboat.
What time is check-in at Anna Mara?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Anna Mara?
This houseboat offers free self parking.
Does Anna Mara have a pool?
Anna Mara does not have a pool.
Does Anna Mara have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this houseboat.
How close is Anna Mara to downtown Bradenton?
Anna Mara is 5.2 mi away from Bradenton.
Anna Mara Reviews
Reviews
3.0
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I contacted this property directly once I booked it and noticed other sour, unfavorably reviews. I’m a pretty open minded person so I figured it could just be due to miscommunication. I made contact with a woman named Brittany, filled out forms etc.
I was under the impression that this boat was on a dock - which as other reviews mentioned, we never saw a boat or a marina. The address listed takes you to a condo complex.
I drove 8 hrs down from Atlanta to Bradenton with my wife, and 4 year old son. I updated the property management frequently about our arrival time.
Check-in clearly states check-in times between 5 and 9 p.m. I arrived at 6:45. They claimed to have another check in at 7 and told me to wait until 7:30. Brittany said another women would be handling our check in and they would update us. Then by 8:30 we were still waiting around for check in. I called 3 times with no response. Eventually someone responded saying quote (I have screen shots of the conversation) “They're loading up on the John boat
They are across the bay. Maybe tomorrow would be a better check in
Might be like a half hour or so”. Upon hearing this I was immediately alarmed, called with much concern to which I was told (again I have screen shots) “ Your getting. On my nerves”.
Never once did someone tell us we would have to get on a secondary boat to this property. This felt extremely dangerous especially at night with a young child. We felt threatened and unsafe.
Ben
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Apr 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The trip was an experience that i enjoyed, however you must be open minded. Its a little primitive. Great communication from the owner. The weather was a factor I should have paid more attention to before I booked. I would go back.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Kenneth
Mar 12, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Scam
The review says tell us about your stay, however, there never was a stay. I tried contacting the owner to go over the check in process, a man answered the number saying that he was given that number and he was sorry he couldn't help me. Concerning but I saw I could email them so I did and I got no response. I then saw other reviews from other individuals receiving poor service or no service like myself. Hotels.com needs to remove their account so they can't get away with scamming hard working people.
Kenneth
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
John
Traveled with family
Feb 2, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Boat house
The place wasn’t ready when we arrived! There was no running water and the lights went out 15 minutes into our stay!!
John
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
2/10 Terrible
Richard
Traveled with partner
Feb 2, 2025
Never even saw the boat! Zero communication. Is this a scam? Sure seemed like it to us.