Notes from the host
House with Pool Near Anna Maria & IMG
Just 10 minutes from Anna Maria Island and 12 minutes to IMG and LECOM park, Sunshine Getaway is your next multi-gen fun central:
✨Relax in the heated sparkling pool ✨Sink into the luxurious massage chair ✨Challenge friends to ping pong, foosball, or skee-ball ✨Grill up a feast of fresh seafood and steaks ✨Chase the rays on the beach ✨Bury your toes in the powdery white sand ✨Spot a manatee near shore ✨Stroll to Bishop Point for glorious sunset views across the bay
Book your next memorable family stay with us and let the fun begin!
At 2400 sq ft, this spacious home sleeps 12 comfortably and has 2 master suites. There are 9 total beds, all high quality memory foam mattresses.
◼1st floor en-suite master with walk-in shower: king bed
◼2nd floor en-suite master with another walk-in shower: king bed
◼2nd floor bedroom: queen bed
◼2nd floor kids room with 4 total beds: 1 full size daybed, a set of bunks and a twin trundle. There is a weight limit of 150lb on the top bunk; and 200lb on the bottom bunk.
◼1st floor family room: 1 queen size pullout sofabed
◼1st floor living room: 1 queen air mattress
🚿Bathrooms (3 1/2):
◼ Downstairs: 1 full bathroom with walk-in shower in master en-suite bedroom; 1/2 bathroom
◼ Upstairs: 2 full bathrooms- walk-in shower in upstairs king en-suite bedroom; shower/tub combo in hallway
Our property offers:
◼ Backyard with a big beautiful caged heated pool, plenty of seating, ping pong table, & propane grill
◼Personal massage chair to recharge and relax your muscles after a day of fun at the beach
◼Galley kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, Keurig, toaster, assortment of cookware/bakeware, & coffee bar
◼Large dining table for 8-10; bar seating for 4
◼1 GIG WIFI and complimentary TV streaming for HBO Max, Disney+, Paramount +
◼Long private driveway for 2-3 cars
Complimentary for our guests:
◼Linens, bath towels, and beach towels
◼Beach gear (cooler, wagon, umbrella, & beach chairs)
◼Starter supply of coffee & tea, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, & dish soap
Extra safety features:
◼Optional easy to install child safety gate around patio door; door alarm installed at the patio door
◼Nightlights in the bathrooms
◼Motion activated lights around stairs
◼Step free front entrance; wide door access to first floor master bedroom
After a fun-filled day exploring the beach, come home to unwind where you can dip in the heated pool, make some refreshing drinks, and grill up fresh seafood and gourmet burgers. After dinner, take a relaxing 10 minute stroll to Bishop Point, where kids can collect seashells and adults can enjoy the beautiful sunset.
At the house, kids can-
◼Splash around in the expansive pool
◼Face off on the ping pong table, foosball, and basketball arcade
◼Set up a friendly game of cornhole in the backyard
◼Watch a favorite show on any of our 4 Roku Smart TVs
◼Play a board game or two
◼Walk to Bishop point to fish or collect shells (with supervision of course!)
Adults can-
◼Relax in your personal massage chair at the end of the day
◼Dip in the sparkling pool
◼Grill up fresh seafood or gourmet burgers
◼Lounge in the backyard hammock with a drink or a book
◼Enjoy company of friends and family!
Erin recently stayed with us and wrote in her glowing review that our home was perfect for her multi-generational family vacation. Her 3-year-old loved splashing in the pool while her 88-year-old grandmother enjoyed peace & quiet time on the porch! We provide pack n play and highchair as well as kid-friendly plates & utensils. Full size cribs can be easily rented and delivered to the house (~$75/wk).
Our home is in an ideal location. We are:
◾️ 5-8 minute WALK to Bishop point for beautiful sunset/sunrise at the bay
◾️10 minutes drive to Anna Maria Island
◾️11 minutes to Pirates Spring Training, LECOM Park
◾️12 minutes to IMG
◾️ 5 minutes to Robinson Nature Preserve and Desoto Memorial Park
◾️ 5 minutes drive to Publix supermarket & Starbucks
◾️ 5 minutes drive to boat ramp, Warner's Bayou
◾️ 9 minutes to GT Bray Park for Pickleball & Tennis
It's time to trade in the winter coats for bathing suits. We can’t wait to host your next fun family beach getaway at Sunshine Getaway!
🛫Distance from nearby airports:
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): 21 minutes
St Petes/Clearwater (PIE): 45 minutes
Tampa International (TPA): 51 minutes
We don't charge extra for pool heat! Weather permitting, our pool is heated up to 86 degrees from November through April. On colder days (< 70 degrees), our pool may not reach set temperature as the electric pool heaters rely on current air temperature.
◼Please do not leave children unattended outside
◼Set up optional child patio gate and turn on patio door alarm
◼Avoid excessive screaming and yelling as it disturbs the neighbors
◼No glass, or anything breakable in or around the pool
◼Swim at your own risk. This is a private home and there is no lifeguard
◼No diving
For guests considering bringing their pet:
While we are a pet friendly property, only dogs are allowed, with a max of TWO dogs per stay. We welcome well behaved dogs that are fully house trained, at least 1 year old, & weigh less than 50 lbs. Hypoallergenic breeds are preferred. Pets will need to be approved in advance and guests must agree to our pet house rules below. Extra pet cleaning fee ($250+) may be taken from the security deposit if evidence of urine is found inside the home or pet feces found inside and/or in the backyard.
Pet House Rules:
◼Pets must be kenneled or crated if left alone at the property. Guests must bring own crate or purchase one locally (Pet Supermarket is 5 minutes drive from the house)
◼When outside the property, pets must kept on a leash (no more than 10 ft in length)
◼Please do not allow pets on furniture
◼Clean up and pick up after your pets. Please, no dog poop or urine stains in our home or backyard
Please also note that our properties are privately owned homes, and therefore sometimes appliances or household systems (HVAC, Plumbing, WIFI, pool heater, etc.) may unexpectedly malfunction. While we will do everything in our power to address any functionality issues as quickly as possible, we cannot offer refunds- full or partial, cancellations, or alternate accommodations unless the property is deemed uninhabitable. We do our best to maintain the quality of our property by taking care of it inside and out. While we ask our weekly maintenance crew to come before guests arrive, sometime it is not possible due to their busy schedules. Occasionally, you might see our maintenance vendors on the property.
Florida is a buggy state! The outside perimeter of our home is professionally sprayed regularly to control endemic insects. However, please understand it is not possible to get rid of all bugs, unfortunately.
We strongly encourage our guests to purchase travel insurance as it provides the peace of mind and financial protection in case unexpected events occur. Unfortunately, we do not process refunds outside of the cancellation policy. Thank you for understanding.
Guests have full access to the property except for areas labeled as "Private or Owner's closet"