Anna Maria Island is an incredible place – filled with sun, fun, and adventure. People come from all over the world to walk along the pristine sands, play in the sparkling Gulf waters, and enjoy some of the best sights and seafood Florida has to offer. Visitors planning a stay have a lot of choices for accommodation. Still, Anna Maria Island vacation rentals – including Anna Maria Island monthly rentals – are far and away the best option.
Take a few minutes to relax with us as we tell you why you should stay on Anna Maria Island and why Island Vacation Properties is the way to do it.
Make Your Vacation Rental, Home
One of the very best reasons to choose from our selection of Anna Maria Island rentals is that it’s a great way to feel like you’re home. Unlike a hotel stay, a rental property gives you the furnishings (and permission!) to settle right in. You can stock the fridge, cook your meals, and relax where and when you want. And, since the amenities our properties offer are yours alone, you can use them all without feeling rushed. Your private pool won’t be crowded, no other tourists are waiting in line for the bathroom, and there’s always plenty of seating in the dining room!
The last thing you want to feel on your Anna Maria Island vacation is rushed. A rental is the easiest way to make sure that doesn’t happen.
Explore All the Island Has to Offer
With so many Anna Maria Island things to do, you may not know where to start. But that’s okay! We’ll give you a little taste to help you plan.
No stay on the island would be complete without a stroll down famous Bridge Street. Whether you love history or shopping, it’s all in one place! Bridge Street is the biggest attraction in Bradenton Beach on the southernmost community on Anna Maria Island. Here, you’ll find quaint shops and boutiques filled with clothing, souvenirs, and fun items for every taste and budget. You can also grab a drink and relax the day away. And getting to Bridge Street is easy because the free Anna Maria Island Trolley can get you there from wherever you are.
Love to be out on the water? A pier is a great way to do it. You’ll want to make the historic Bridge Street Pier one of your stops. If you’re going to get your line into the water for some fishing, you can check out the Rod and Reel Pier. Or just relax and take in a sunset from the Anna Maria City Pier.
Of course, the main attraction in these parts is the beaches. The main beach in the city of Anna Maria is Anna Maria, Bayfront Park. With ample parking and family amenities, it’s the perfect place every one to enjoy. There’s also Manatee County Public Beach in the Holmes Beach area and Coquina Beach and Bradenton Beach in the Bradenton area. Fishing is popular at Cortez Beach in Bradenton, as well as picnicking.
Live Like a Local
If you want to stay like a local, then you need to know where the locals go – and shop where they shop. Anna Maria Island is home to many farmers’ markets where you can stock your rental pantry. On the Island’s south side is Coquina Beach Market (March-July), where you can get all the freshest food and meet local artisans. On the north side of City Pier Park is the Anna Maria Farmers’ Market (October-May). It’s a great place to sample fresh produce and local restaurant fare. And, if you happen to be on Bridge Street (November-April), you can find the Bridge Street Farmers’ Market – filled with food and souvenirs to delight you.
If you eat all your fresh produce while you’re exploring – and don’t have anything to cook at home – you can grab a meal at one of the Island’s premier restaurants. Enjoy seafood with a view at the Rod and Reel Pier or savor a casual waffle or fish and chips at the Anna Maria Island Beach Café. If you’re in Bradenton, don’t miss the Anna Maria Oyster Bar or Gulf Drive Café.
Plan Your Next Adventure
When you enter one of our Anna Maria Island rentals, we only want you to feel one thing: relaxed. And we go out of our way to ensure you’ll have the clean, comfortable stay you’ve been dreaming of. If you’re ready to make your Anna Maria Island dreams a reality, don’t delay. Contact us today to find out more, or go ahead and book now and get your bags packed!
Day Trips
Anna Maria Island has a lot to do, no doubt. But there’s a lot more to this part of Florida than you may realize, and that means day trips from Anna Maria Island are a must! Venture to Siesta Key or Lido Key and take a different view with different restaurants, shops, and beaches. Or stay a little more local and see what the Holmes Beach and Bradenton areas have to offer. The possibilities are endless here!
Stay with Island Vacation Properties
There are many places to stay on Anna Maria Island, but Island Vacation Properties has the selection you want to make it perfect. We have an unparalleled variety of rentals – from one to four bedrooms –, and with available amenities like free WiFi, stocked kitchens, pools, BBQ areas, great locations, pet-friendly, and so much more, you can stay like a local and play like a visitor.
