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La Bella Bungalow Beachfront, nostalgic beach cottage ambiance 🌅

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61072 sq ft

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Popular LocationAnna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationAnna Maria City Pier13 min walk
  • Popular LocationAnna Maria Beach3 min drive
  • AirportSarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)34 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

La Bella Bungalow Beachfront, nostalgic beach cottage ambiance 🌅

This beachfront Anna Maria Island cottage includes a spectacular view and a nostalgic beach cottage feel. There's certainly nothing better than having the beach at your doorstep!

Located in the heart of Anna Maria municipality this 2 bedroom, 2 bath traditional cottage features 100 feet of Gulf front crystal white beach. Enjoy the views from the enclosed sitting room or step right outside your door to feel your feet joining the sugar-like sand. Amenities include a washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, and enclosed porch. La Bella Bungalow sleeps up to 6 guests- one queen bed, one daybed (extra-long twin) with pullout trundle, and a queen sleeper sofa.

😀 Enjoy a little history of this unique cottage and property written by the family who has owned it for generations!

"The sugar-white sand of Anna Maria Beach beneath La Bella Bungalow goes deep into interesting and living history. It is a beautiful cottage with roots that have withstood the test of time on the Gulf of Mexico waterfront and hails stories of yore… stories passed down through the generations ~ five generations deep!

One story, as it has been told—and there are traces of referencing history—that this very cottage was a bathing suit rental depot at the dawn of the century. Scores of sun, surf, and sand-loving families, along with picnic seekers, would catch a ferry boat from across the Bay of Tampa to spend a day in paradise on Anna Maria Beach.

The walk traversing the island from Bay to Gulf was short enough to carry in tow pasta tubs, jugs of nanna’s sugo (pasta sauce), blankets for relaxing, and games of bocce ball to play in the sand. And, no worries, bathing suit changing and rentals were right here within the bungalow … steps away from cool dips and frolicking fun in the calm and crystal-clear waters of the gulf.

Like the changing tides, the one-room depot became a cottage for our families, expanded and added on by the very handicraft of family workmanship and heritage. The cozy cottage transformed into La Bella (the beautiful) Bungalow you’ll enjoy today. All the absolute comforts of home, but in THIS cottage, the magnificent golden sunsets, and the gentle gulf breeze whisper paradise at your doorstep…

The only need … YOUR swimsuit! Godere!"

❌🐶 Please note that pets are not allowed in this rental.
❗ Flexible check-in days throughout most of the year. Sundays are not available as check-in days.
🤩 If you love this rental, but are not getting a quote with the dates you've selected, contact us so we may check the availability for you!

Property manager

Fran Maxon Real Estate

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,072 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

73565

About the neighborhood

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Island Players - 3 min walk
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 7 min walk
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 13 min walk
  • Bean Point Beach - 18 min walk
  • Anna Maria Beach - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Grill - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is La Bella Bungalow Beachfront, nostalgic beach cottage ambiance 🌅 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Bella Bungalow Beachfront, nostalgic beach cottage ambiance 🌅?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Bella Bungalow Beachfront, nostalgic beach cottage ambiance 🌅?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Bella Bungalow Beachfront, nostalgic beach cottage ambiance 🌅 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Anna Maria vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach, Bean Point Beach, and Anna Maria Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

calvin m., Micanopy, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
La Bella Bungalow is perfectly positioned on the island. Close to restaurants and most importantly the perfect AMI gulf beach!! Literally the closest house to the water best I can tell. Bike riding all over the island is so pleasant though almost everything you might want is easy walking distance. The house was perfect for us. Tons of hot water with great water pressure. Super Clean with great AC. Beach chairs, some toys, and hammocks all ready and waiting. We’ll be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leland s.

Liked: Cleanliness
location
Great location. The shade trees made a big difference when it was hot out. You have shade on the beach until noon or so.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation of a Lifetime
Hard to find words to describe our stay at the Bungalow, we were absolutely blown away by the accommodations and the location was nothing short of perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient for beach
It was great! Good access to the beach and restaurants. Clean and easy check in. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl C., Concord

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunsets and beach walks were daily treats
La Bella Bungalow is located directly on the beach and tucked into a slightly secluded back street. It is a funky place, but had everything that we needed. We enjoyed walking to restaurants, lounging in a hammock, etc. It was reasonably well-equipped for our purposes. We did feel that the space in front of the windows facing the beach could become a better sitting area if the dining table was moved back against the back wall, and the lounge chair in the back living room brought out to the front. We made these rearrangements and enjoyed having coffee or cocktails with views of the beach and gulf. (We put all of the furniture back at the end of our stay.)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martisca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
This place was amazing!!! Perfect place to get away from it all. Perfect location and can’t beat walking right onto the beach. We will definitely be back! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A 50th Birthday at La Bella Bungalow
A funky, fully equipped beach bungalow. It was just the two of us so, we had plenty of room to relax. But, we were there for the location and view - La Bella delivers on that 100%. The only negative was the house smelled very musty. We opened windows, ran the exhaust fans and did our best to air the place out. I hope we were able to help!! We were so sad to leave. Hope to come back again and again. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
While the cottage was a bit dated, the on the beach location was the big wow! Easy to walk to most of the restaurants and stores
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend get away
Very well appointed. Instructions were excellent prior to arrival and during stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky L., Hartwell, Ga.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anna Maria
We had a wonderful time. Everything was perfect, staying right on the beach was the best experience. We will definitely be back in the very near future. When we locked ourselves out of the house the response time was very quick. We appreciate the whole experience, thank you very much!!!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
we are not picky, but this place is AWESOME
this place is SO clean, and it's RIGHT on the beach, and the dishes are real dishes and not plastic like other places, i am so ready to stay here again, and i don't know why you're here, i'm sure you have had many offers, but i will rent from you as often as i can! i feel the memories here. my whole family did. someone loves this place and now we do, too. we love you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun fun fun
We were very impressed with the property location, view and parking! Awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront bungalow
We loved the bungalow itself, and it was a nice stay. Beds were comfortable. You can't get much better than beachfront for this price. However, we had a constant issue with people and the property line concerning the shaded tree area. A clear description of property line in the rental communication would be beneficial. It was not much fun asking people to not sit on the fence and come through the gate and park in front of the driveway all week long. Or, put up clearer property line. We had people coming up and changing their clothing at the rock wall, and people lining their chairs up right by the gate where we couldn't get through to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne Y.

GREAT LOCATION!!!!
Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beach cottage was very nice in all areas , very clean, equipped with everything you need. All your needs are all within walking distance. And the sunsets were awesome ! I would return for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at La Bella Bungelow
This is an amazing place to stay. There were 3 of us & we had plenty of room. 2 bedrooms plus a couch pull out. 2 bathrooms & 2 showers. Washer & dryer. Right next to the Sandbar restaurant. But most importantly, an ocean view & sunset wvery night!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking
We enjoyed staying here! We love the location walking distance to a few places to eat and shop! Sunsets where magnificent, we played on the beach, grilled and open the windows to let the breeze come through!The house was perfect spot to stay and play and relax. We where attending my son's wedding at Longboat Key Resort so it was perfect car ride away. We visited the historical part and other beaches which was perfect stop as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hammocks and sunset dream view
Walking distance to a Greta restaurant!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mangesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome beachfront yard
The neighborhood has good cafes and restaurants at a walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
This little place is wonderful! Very clean, had absolutely everything we needed for the week, comfortable bed, very well stocked kitchen. You cannot beat the location and having your own good sized backyard with shade just before the beach. Had a great week and will definitely stay here again if we ever get back to Anna Maria.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach
It was the closest thing to being in the wayer
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
The house was just what we needed! Nothing to fancy and just steps away from the ocean beach. Had everything we needed from beach chairs to a coffee maker and a good fridge with ice! My wife and I had a great time and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Pamela U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very old and rustic
This rental is extremely old. There have been some recent updates but overall, it just wasn't a pleasureable experience for us. The layout is very choppy, you have to walk through all these rooms to find other rooms. The queen bedroom was comfortable though. The smell of the place was moldy (I thought it was cat urine at first but we figured it was a moldy smell that permeated to our clothes and all of our belongings). The sheets were extremely rough, major pilling problem. The extra blankets felt like old wool army blankets (scratchy). The kitchen layout was terrible. It was told to us by a local that the home was converted from an old bath into a makeshift house. This place needs to be gutted/re-done or torn down - rebuilt for what they are charging.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Old, dated but charming, Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad J., Alpharetta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
Great location - can walk everywhere. The house may have been a little small for my wife and daughter but, the weather was awesome so we were out and about most of the time... just like the pictures. Plus nice and clean. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021