WONDERFUL STAY, CLOSE TO THE BEACH QUITE AREA,CLOSE TO SHOPPING AND RESTURANTS AND SIGHT SEEING. LOVED IT WILL CERTAINLY BE BACK.

Just what we needed and a little bit extra. Beach is a bit farther than we usually have...about 3 blocks but the good price makes up what the distance desires. We would come back again. More...

The house was a wonderful way to enjoy being on Anna Maria Island. It was spacious, comfortable and very clean. We needed to bring nothing except ourselves and our food. Though the gas grill does need to be replaced, it did not hinder us from enjoying a good barbeque dinner. The walk down to the beach was pleasant as well as close. The wagon in the garage was a big help to bring everything we needed to spend the day. I recommend this house without reservation as a great place to stay!

The house itself is cute, HOWEVER....for some reason, there were holes in the floor...in terrazzo floors !! The funiture was in much need of cleaning. I solved the problem by throwing sheets over the furniture. I needed to have a repairman in..for 4 straight days.Windows needed repair and there was water leaks in the bathroom. Then the driveway was torn up because of a water leak making parking a little bit of a problem. If the weather had been warm, I don't think I would have used the pool...it was in need of a good cleaning.
The house had enough linens and enough equipment for the kitchen. It was the overall appearance of the house that needed work,...a lot of work. I tried to wash the floors, but it wasn't soil...it was just plain wear and tear that made the floors look dirty. Some of the windows worked and some did not. AND THE GRILL !!!!! It turned your stomach just to lift the cover............if the owners can't or won't clean it, then the least they could do is get rid of it. Sorry to say....it wasn't the most pleasant home to be staying in. I have rented from Island Rental in the past and had far more success...When I questioned this rental, I was told it was one of the lower rentals becasue it was "pet friendly". I didn't ask to rent a "dump". In fact, I left 2 days earlier than I had to....I just wanted to get out. Frankly, I feel some sort of compensation should be in order.
Island rental, you put your name to this property and it is a reflection on your business. Next time I need to come to the area...I really will try and rent from another agent. If you have any questions...feel free to call me. Sally Barlow

My husband and I took our kids and dog to the house, and we had a great time. There was no carpet, so a quick mop took care of any pet accidents. The pool is larger than I expected, but the floor was a little rough in the shallow end. The house was a great deal for the price, but there were a few minor inconveniences. The master bedroom door did not lock, so there was no privacy from the kids. The kitchen had all the pots, pans, and utensils we needed to cook, and the bbq grill is enormous. It is a short walk (about 2 blocks) to the beach, short enough for a quick walk over to catch the sunset in the evenings. I would recommend staying here if you have children or pets (although, pets are not allowed on the nearest beach). We had a great time, and hope to go back next year.