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Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool!

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Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61205 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Family Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool!

***Our home, like so many others on the island, was affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. It is currently undergoing restoration and we plan to have the home available again for guests by mid May*** Sweet vintage 1950's bungalow/cottage with all the charm of the island! Beautifully decorated, fully fenced back yard with private pool, and located on the island's much sought after north end. A short walk to Bean Point Beach, Bay Front Beach and Park, and Rod and Reel Pier. Crystal clear waters of the gulf, white sands, and island breezes await!

2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Cozy living room with full sized foldout sofa, screened in lanai, kitchen, one queen bed and one king bed. Queen bedroom has walk-in closet. Full sized washer and dryer included in the home and complimentary bikes to explore the island. Other items at the home for your use during your stay are beach towels, sand and pool toys, beach chairs, a cart to roll all your gear to the beach, and pack-n-play for baby. Many accoutrements included!

Relax, unwind, and dance like no-one is watching!

Shell We Dance?

Property manager

Don Kinsey
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed on the screened in lanai.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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 Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool!?

As of 25 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool! on 12 May 2025 start from £545.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Bungalow with Fabulous Location and Private Pool! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. Bradenton Beach and Bayfront Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lydia E.

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

A beautiful family friendly bungalow

715 North Bay Boulevard is a beautiful cottage. This location has everything you will need for a stay, easy access to Bean Point beach access, lots of nice restaurants and beach stores with a short drive. Thank you for sharing your beautiful little home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

The location is just a block from the beach and lots of unique restaurants. The pool area is great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Great location!!!!

We love staying here at this property! We loved the location, the price was great and The house overall was a perfect fit! We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again, we celebrated my daughter‘s 21st birthday with us in a couple of her friends. They loved the pool and the closeness to the beach. Everything was very well stocked there wasn’t much we wanted for!! We will definitely be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel V.

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

Girls' Getaway!

Our favorite part of the house was the outside area with our own private pool! We also appreciated the bikes provided for our use!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Livingston H.

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

Excellent AMI House by Bean Point

The house was perfect for our family of four (two boys 9 and 6). Classic Florida single-story home. Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Great location yard for dogs

The location was great - close enough to the action but far enough to be nice and quiet at night. The place if great for those with dogs too - completely fenced in and super friendly for my pack!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Vacation

Visited Anna Maria Island with kids and grandkids in June. Absolutely loved the location, pool and peacefulness of the home. We have been staying in Anna Maria for many years, and this property was great for the walk to our favorite beach and Rod and Reel Pier. Will return for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S., New Albany

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

Wonderful Trip to AMI!

We absolutely loved our stay at “Shell We Dance”! The house had everything we needed and we loved the pool. Everything was communicated clearly and efficiently. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Great house and location

Just what we needed to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary! Beach access was close by and the pool was a great way to relax. Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Amazing Beach Stay!

Our family had an incredible stay at Shell We Dance! The house was wonderful and the pool and deck area were perfect for us. A very short walk to beautiful beaches. Don was extremely responsive and helpful with the one small issue we had. We will definitely try to come back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catarine G., Melbourne, Florida

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

We had an awesome time!

The house was super clean and cozy, and it's a quick walk to the beach and pier. The pool area was perfect, and Don and Goose were really friendly and always quick to help with our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Getaway

The unit was clean, property manager very responsive. We would stay again next year. You can’t go wrong with Anna Maria Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Talia W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

A short walk to the beach, great pool. Host communicated quickly, easy check in/out process
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

kim m.

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

Sister getaway

We had the best sister weekend, she’ll we dance is cozy and clean. We love the location ❤️ we stayed last year also and hope to make it annual.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Lovely stay in what I would consider the best location on AMI hands down

Close to everything but away from it all :) this is by far the best nook of AMI
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wes B., Lake Hamilton Florida

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

Beautiful location close to prettiest beach in Florida

Pool was excellent. Everything worked out great.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

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

Great Place For A Sunset

We have stayed on the Island a number of time and must say this is one of the best places we have stayed at, its a really well kept property and the pool / garden makes it one of the best, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay

Just spent one night for a stay over and the home is quaint, clean and well kept. Pool in backyard is excellent. Location is close to best beach on AMI.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Orlando

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

A perfect spot on Anna Maria Island

The house was perfectly placed on Annamarie Island. It was a mix of classic Florida and updated modern accommodations. The pool was perfect and the ability to ride bikes and utilize Beach toys was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mollie R.

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

Such an amazing property and staff!

We were traveling from Wisconsin on a last minute vacation and could not have and a better time! The location of the home was unprecedented! The pool was exactly what we needed and spent so many hours in there when not at the beach! Thank you for being amazing hosts and we look forward to coming back to shell we dance!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Amazing!

We had a fabulous time! Home was clean and had all essentials. Pool area was nice and private. Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Perfect “Old Florida Home”

Our stay at “Shell We Dance” was perfect for us! Great salt water pool, comfortable cozy living area, close to the beach! We were even able to do Thanksgiving dinner! We were so happy we made this choice!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Outstanding Location in AMI

What a wonderful property. Wonderful accommodations, great pool, located close to many activities and beaches. Great food close too!. Old Florida at its finest!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful time at this property. It was an easy walk to Bean Point or Rod and Reel pier. The private pool was very nice and all the extra items made for a great stay. We would definitely stay again. Everything is nearby. The house has all the basics that are needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Father’s Day Getaway

This was our second stay in this property and we enjoyed it very much. Perfect cottage to go and enjoy the island. Walking distance to the beach and a great pool! All we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Don Kinsey

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We were taken with Anna Maria Island the minute we visited. We knew this would be the place we would one day retire. Chicago area natives, we have transferred with Don's employer several times, including to the low country of South Carolina, the Indianapolis area of Indiana, and southeast Texas. With many family members and friends living in Florida, it has been a place we have come to enjoy and visit quite often. Nowhere has captivated us the way Anna Maria has! To us it is heaven on earth and a place we hope everyone will be able to visit at least once in their lifetime! It is the people that make it truly the warmest and most welcoming of islands we have visited. Now we own a small slice of the island and want to share it with as many people as we can. We hope your stay in our humble home fills you with relaxation, fond memories, and gratitude for the island. Enjoy!

Why they chose this property

The northern tip of Anna Maria Island is a quiet, laid-back area, with the most amazing beaches! The white sands are created from crystal which stays cool even on the hottest of days, and if you shuffle your feet, the sand "sings". The waters are so clear you can see your feet while waist deep. The Rod and Reel Pier is literally down the street. Some shops, eateries and beaches are literally minutes walking distance, and you can bike to others on our complementary bikes!

What makes this property unique

Shell We Dance is ground level entry with no steps, and a lagoon style private pool with splash pad wading ledge.

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English

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