“The perfect rental for a memorable vacation on the beach...” Marilyn maintains high standards for her rental: meticulously well kept and clean, warm cozy atmosphere, well stocked modern kitchen and bathrooms, and large lanai. Location right on Holmes Beach means long walks on the white sand beach and beautiful sunsets. What I liked best was being able to walk to stores, restaurants, and the local library. Take it from someone who traveled extensively, Marilyn's beach front property is the perfect place for someone who wants a relaxing vacation in a beautiful area. There's also lots to see and do if you are willing to travel a few miles to the high end shopping areas and museums.

“60th birthday” This rental was exactly what we were told and was a perfect location. Slept three perfectly. Beds were very comfy and anything you needed was available. Thinking of renting for month next year!

“Fantastic Vacation” Just came back from our family vacation with my sons, daughter, and grandchildren. It was just fantastic! The condo was very comfortable, spacious, and nicely kept. Perfectly equipped for vacationers (coffee maker, kitchenware, extra linens, air mattress, beach towels, etc) just a three minute walk to Publix Supermarket, Walgreens and many more shops). We enjoyed the sunset on the rooftop, the heated pool, and my favorite part about it was that the beach is literally right in your backyard!! Minutes away from renting jet skis, boating, fishing, parasailing, etc. You may be lucky enough (like we were) to see a family of manatees cruise in front of us at the shoreline. What a show! To make a long story short, nobody wanted to leave. Guess we are coming back!!!!!!

“Even better than you can imagine!” We are so thrilled to have discovered this gem. Barb really has thought of everything you need for a perfect vacation - short or long stay. Quaint boutique shops, excellent dining - one of the best "Lobstah" dinners ever, and a beautiful beach with all the comforts of home - literally right around the corner.

“Fanta-bulous!” My third visit to Beach Nest and I never want to leave! Love my daily walks on the beach and falling asleep to the sounds of waves. Just discovered fishing and kayaking. I can do both at the same time off the dock in my backyard. Easy access to a free trolley that rumbles up and down the island makes exploring boutiques easy for my wife. The kids are addicted to Dips ice-cream after dinner. Thanks to the owners for making each visit more comfortable and enjoyable than the visit before!

“Fantastic” Our stay was wonderful, the condo was in great shape, everything was clean. Larry has a beach umbrella, chairs, a cooler, and other items to use at the beach, which was right across the street. We truly enjoyed our stay! Thank you!

“Christmas at the Beach” It was a wonderful family vacation for two families going away for Christmas! There were 4 adults and 6 children! The pool was amazing and the house was perfect! Anna Maria Island is gorgeous and the house is in a perfect location for the beach, food and shopping! The owners were available for any needs that needed to be met! Awesome Owners!

“Won't wait so long to visit paradise again!” My husband and I hadn't taken a vacation in years and decided to visit Florida and baseball Spring Training this March. Footprints in the Sand was the perfect home to our perfect destination. Mayra was great to work with, responded quickly to all inquiries and kept in touch each step of the way. The condo was clean and had everything you possibly could want on a trip to an island. Many restaurants/bars were within walking distance. You felt very safe on the island. The restaurants were all great but we particularly liked the Sandbar and BeachHouse as far as food quality and atmosphere to catch anna Maria's trademark beautiful sunsets. Attractions in Bradenton and Sarasota are also an easy drive away. Thanks, Mayra, we had a great time and hope to visit again in the future!

“Can't wait to go back” Our extended family had a great time staying in this house. The only downside was absolutely unrelated to the house itself, but it was unseasonably cold for Florida. Nothing that kept us from the beach and enjoying ourselves, but a bit colder than usual. As for the house, there was no downside. It is large and comfortable. The living area is large and the rooms are big as well (unlike other 5 bedroom properties we have stayed at in the past). The views from the decks are the best. Good pool area private and sheltered from the wind, heated as well. The location is ideal. We parked and only used the car once, walking and riding bikes everywhere. So much is within walking distance. I saw that a pool table was just added. We didn't have it and had a great time, but it's a wonderful addition.

“Great beach location!” This is a wonderful location for a little beach cottage! Plenty of space, walking distance to not only the beach, but restaurants, the local trolly stops, the list goes on! Cleanliness of the cottage was a little disappointing. When we first arrived, most of the rugs still had dust and dirt on them and you could tell they had not been touched or swept. There was still hair in the sink and it had not been wiped down or cleaned. Other than that, the place was perfect for our little weekend beach getaway!

“Great” Conveniently located right across from the beach. Very clean and up to date. The most complete set of amenaties I've ever seen in a rental. It's like they stayed at the Ritz and made a list. From a rolling cart for transporting your stuff to the beach to kitchen utensils I didn't know what to do with. The owner here really knows what he or she is doing.

“Fantastic family holiday on anna Maria Island” I always say I'm going to write a review but never do. However, I didn't want to let the opportunity pass this time to rave a bit about this rental. We've stayed in plenty of places over the years but seldom come across one that is so well maintained and well stocked. The only issue we had was with the pool heater. We called about it Saturday afternoon and it was resolved the following morning ... on a Sunday! We stayed here comfortable with 4 adults, a toddler and a baby. There was plenty of room for everyone and having two full bathrooms was perfect. There was a wide selection of (3D) movies as well. The beach is a quick walk across a quite street and along a path. Though I took advantage of one of the bikes provided to do some shopping, it was certainly possible to walk it as well. There's a street with shops, ice cream store, homemade donuts shop, restaurants and a general store close-by with the pier at the end. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to friends.

“Great” Great location! Beautiful view. The condo was was spacious enough for a small group. The beds were a little harder than I would like but the location of the condo and view were great.