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Sand Dollar Cottage - Vintage - updated - flip flop walk to Gulf Beaches

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Beach
Exterior
Pool
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41022.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Sand Dollar Cottage - Vintage - updated - flip flop walk to Gulf Beaches

We only rent thru VRBO! Your safety is our priority.

We are writing here as the owners of this lovely cottage. If you find pictures of this cottage on other websites or in social media (e.g. Facebook) all these offerings are scam and published by people how are not our representatives or the owner of this cottage. We recommend to do bookings through VRBO, mainly for your security, so that you can be sure that you have a valid rental agreement.
Your vacation and family time on Anna Maria Island is important to us.
The small beach cottage is located in a quiet, exclusive residential area at the tip of the island. 60 meter walk to the miles of white sandy beach of Anna Maria Island - one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida. The house has WLAN (free WIFI)
New kitchen - new kitchen 2020
New bathroom - new bathroom 2018
In the season months we rent Saturday-Saturday.

The special feature - your advantage: The location of the house is so close to the beach and therefore very family-friendly. The distances are short, especially when someone ' just ' wants to get something cold to drink or someone just has to go to the toilet...

Feel the breeze and relax: The house is located in the most beautiful part of the island, on the northern tip, north of Pine Ave. You can cycle to the pier, marina or 'Sandbar', one of the island's most popular restaurants.

By car to Mickey Mouse & Co.: You can easily reach Florida's major attractions in the Orlando area in a day trip (approx. 1.5 hours' drive) by car. And in the evening you can look forward to the tranquility of the island again....

The neighboring house to the right can also be rented, making the houses ideal for weddings, family reunions or traveling with two families. Important: the pool belongs only to the Sand Dollar Cottage.

Property manager

Kerstin Waldmueller
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German
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Amenities

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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No parties and no "family/friend reunions" allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: no parties and no "family/friend reunions" allowed
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday 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. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Bean Point Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand Dollar Cottage - Vintage - updated - flip flop walk to Gulf Beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sand Dollar Cottage - Vintage - updated - flip flop walk to Gulf Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sand Dollar Cottage - Vintage - updated - flip flop walk to Gulf Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand Dollar Cottage - Vintage - updated - flip flop walk to Gulf Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sand Dollar Cottage - Vintage - updated - flip flop walk to Gulf Beaches located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Bradenton Beach and Bayfront Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal for relaxation

We really enjoyed our stay at Sand Dollar Cottage, it is an extremely relaxing place which is just what we needed. The location is superb, so close to the beach. When at the cottage, we spent much of our time in the screened lanai or the pool area which were ideal. We also enjoyed wandering down to the beach most evenings to watch the sunset which was spectacular.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Really enjoyed Sand Dollar, everything here, great pool, fab position to beach. Fully equipped, and overall relaxed stay. Woukd definitely return here.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home

It was better than we even expected, especially knowing that both Hurricane Helene and Milton had affected this property only a few short months before our stay. It was a very restful and comfortable surrounding for us. It was just a short walk to a beautiful beach. We would like to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We spent 3 weeks here. The house was very comfortable and clean. The host was available to assists us with even the smallest of details such as an inflater for our floats. The pool was very clean and heated which made it very enjoyable. I highly recommend this rental we loved everything about it and would not hesitate to rent again. The location was in walking distance to shops and restaurants and right across the street from the most beautiful private beach. Neighborhood was quiet. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Favorite AMI Stay Yet!

Hi Kerstin, I just wanted to let you know that your home away from home has made our AMI visit our favorite. The location is so awesome. We used to stay about a half mile South of sandbar restaurant. The house doesn't feel across the road from the beach at all. The dining porch has been our favorite space. The fishing has been fantastic too, the pompano bite is definitely on at the beach.We will be looking for availability in the future for your home. We are checking out tomorrow night about 10 pm so the little one sleeps most of the drive. Thank you so much for opening up your place to us! Brandon
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place!!!

My family and I loved the house and of course Anna Maria island was the prettiest place we’ve been so far!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most Relaxing Vacation

The area, the home, the pool were the perfect combination we needed to unwind and enjoy the beach and that Anna Maria had to offer. We will certainly try to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private oasis!

This was the nicest place we have stayed! The room was adorable! The pool area was your own private oasis! The screened lanai was so nice to sit at. The front yard is so pretty. The walk to the beach was such a short walk. I usually stay beach front but with everything this place had it was well worth the short walk. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMI ….ahhhh

Once again we had a lovely stay at this cottage. Ocean/beach proximity is wonderful, as is pool on property. Everything we needed to relax and ‘check out’ of life for a week! Heavenly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

All good.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Richfield,. OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Gem By The Beach

This property has the old Florida feel with it’s location just across from the beach. The heated pool was fantastic for the kids! Our family had a great time and look forward to returning!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Aaron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Decent bungalow

The cottage was a great place for the family. Lots of little things would make me not choose this again compared to other places we have stayed. Good location however the listing photos are deceiving, the walk is longer then implied. Outdoor furniture inside the house was uncomfortable. Limited beach items and in poor condition. The pool was amazing, host was phenomenal accommodating extra 2 days due to canceled flights.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Family Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location as you have a short walk across the street to the beach, this house has all the kitchen items you need, clean rooms and an updated bathroom. Our son loved the little pool , which kept him happy as he is not a fan of the beach in general😀. The first day we arrived, the internet connection was non-existent. I emailed Kerstin and she was very responsive. By the time we woke up the next day, we had a connection . The TV in the living room didn’t work the whole time we were there. The reason why I didn’t give. 5 stars is just little things that need to be fixed and the house will be perfect: replace TV in living room, upgrade small items ( bathroom toilet paper holder is rusty, furniture in patio is very old, maybe a paint job?, fan in kitchen doesn’t work). Like I said very small touches. Otherwise, great host, great location and we had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marco M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location, Great Stay

Overall a great experience, and seamless booking, and check in process. The only issue we encountered was intermittent internet and cable service, and delayed access to the property as the cleaning crew was still working at check in time. The pool was a great option and well worth it. Gulf beach access was very convenient, and Bay Beach access was also easy, although for most may require car/golf cart.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home for our family

We really enjoyed our stay at the Sand Dollar Cottage. The location is perfect, close to the beach and far enough away from the crowded main area and it has a pool! I was worried about the house not being cool enough because it doesn’t have central air but the temp was comfortable, having 3 wall A/C units. The queen bed could be better, it was definitely firm, a mattress topper would probably make it better. Also, the couch could be better, it’s more for a porch, but it was pretty comfortable for what it is. Don’t let those small things turn you away from staying here though, Overall, we had a great stay at the Sand Dollar Cottage and would most definitely go back again. Thank you for allowing us to stay here, we loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nell R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great as always!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N., Lebanon, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed!

Our stay was perfect. The property had everything we needed and was steps from the beach. The pool was a nice added bonus and was always clean. The pool company came by twice during our stay. We didn’t cook in but they had everything we would have needed if we had. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Alan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review

The house was great except for one factor. There is no central air, so the house was very hot, especially at night. Also the master bed was very hard (although that is just personal preference). Could use an umbrella for some shade in the pool area. House was very clean and in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location location location!!

A wonderful little cottage across from pristine beach. Easy access to island and all we needed to have a wonderful vacation. Master bed needs upgrade but the ocean breezes made up for sleep needs. Thank you fr a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Anniversary trip

The top part of the island is nice and much quieter but still close enough to the shops and restaurants. Would be nice to get the door code sent via text or email at check in time instead of trying to find a place to park at the realtor office but it wasn't that bag since we were vacationing early summer before school was out for Summer break. Great location of the home. The queen mattress was too firm for us so we just stayed in the other room on twin beds.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

Loved the location and the home had nearly everything we desired. The screened lanai was fabulous, pool was lovely. The short walk to the beach was perfect. I’d love to have some better bed pillows and an umbrella at the pool (there was an umbrella stand, so we guess the umbrella broke and hasn’t been replaced yet). Thank you for a wonderful, peaceful week— we truly are grateful to you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa K., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sand dollar

Beautiful location perfect little beach cottage for a family of 4. Kitchen was stocked enough to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for us. It really was a great place. My only complaint was that the living room furniture looked and felt like outdoor furniture. Not really comfortable seating in a living room. But overall a great little place to enjoy AMI!! Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Beds were hard Urinal cake smell from the bathroom permeated the entire house - we put the urinal cake in a plastic bag and placed outside in the garbage can. Purchased stick up neutralizer deodorant in the bathroom, bedrooms and kitchen - smell was gone in 2 days. Don’t put urinal cakes in the bathroom. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

Loved this vintage cottage! Very clean & well stocked. Close to the beach access, literally 3-5 minute walk to the white sand. The pool area is a secluded private oasis. Don’t hesitate to rent this beach home. On line pics are a true representation. Owner: please increase the water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Great location enjoyed everything about our stay
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kerstin Waldmueller

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What makes this property unique

Location, Location, Location - This updated Cottage ist just steps away from the pristine beach at the North End of the Island. The house nest to the right is also available for rent, making it perfectly suited for two-family traveling, reunions and wedding guests. It has a heated pool and a covered and screened porch for enjoying the summer breeze.

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English, French, German

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