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Reviews of Sharks Eye- Original island cottage on historic Pine Ave.

Sharks Eye- Original island cottage on historic Pine Ave.
Anna Maria, Florida

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This was the perfect location for a quick, relaxing getaway. With multiple dining options within walking instance, we rarely had to drive anywhere. The best breakfast was at Bagels on Pine, literally right across the street—doesn’t get better than that! The Shark’s Eye had several sitting areas where we could hang out together or spread out. The backyard/pool/dock was so serene. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 19, 2024
Hi Jessica, thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review. We are glad you all enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to hosting you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot! Better than advertised!!
Very cool beachy cottage w fantastic location. House was super cute with everything you need. Back area was cool and perfect for pool time and grilling/hanging w friends. Everything was super clean. Best part was the location! When you walked out your front door, you literally had all the quaint shops within a 5 minute walk to your left and to your right. The pier area and the waterfront restaurant was super close and the beach was an easy walk! Great Place to rent for family of 4 right in the middle of all the good stuff! We will be back and highly recommend to rent!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 7, 2023
Hi Chris, thank you for the glowing review. We are glad you all had an awesome stay and we look forward to hosting you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.

10/10 Excellent

Coy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We'll be back!!
I could live at Shark's Eye. We knew up front this was an original historic island home and its charm outmet our expectations. Location was amazing and the house was very clean and beautiful! We couldn't decide whether to relax by the pool, on the balcony or beside the canal! Would definitely choose Shark's Eye again. We had one, normal maintenance issue and our home manager came out immediately and handled the problem. He was very friendly and prepared to take care of anything needed to make our stay amazing. So thankful to have stayed at this property and will cherish the memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2023
Thank you for the kind words and great review. We are glad you all enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location on Anna Maria
This is an older house, but it is clean and in a fantastic location. We had to modify the booking and I can't thank the rental company enough for their flexibility and kindness. The pool was perfect taking a dip to cool off in the evening. And everyone loved walking to the ice cream shop across the street. This is walking distance to both a great beach and the Anna Maria Pier. Not to mention many great places to eat. If you're looking for luxury....this may not be the house for you, BUT if you want a comfortable home to relax in between going to the beach and watching sunsets then this is it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2023
Thank you for the kind words and great review! We are glad you all enjoyed your stay, and we look forwarding to hosting you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.

10/10 Excellent

August W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shark’s Eye Stay
This rental was beautiful and exactly as described on the listing! The location was perfect in order to enjoy the island of Anna Maria! You’ve got coffee, ice cream, bait/tackle shop, and a general store directly across the street. The beach was about a 5-10 minute walk away, or about 1-2 minutes on a golf cart! My only suggestion would be to trim the trees around the back deck in order to allow for better fishing! Aside from that, beautiful home! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2023
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Shark's Eye! Thank you for the kind words. We will mention your recommendation about clearing the trees for fishing. We hope to host you again on your next trip to AMI!

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best places I’ve stayed on vacation
Shark’s Eye was perfect. It was the cutest little cottage with so much charm. The beds were so comfortable and every detail was taken care of- dishes, beach towels, comfy outdoor seats, pool floats. The backyard was so tranquil with the lush landscaping, fabulous pool and a little dock with seats on the canal. My daughter and I did not want to leave!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
Hi Tara, thank you for the kind words and great review! We are glad you all enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to hosting you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.

10/10 Excellent

Kendra P., Keller, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location!
This is our 4th time on Anna Maria and 1st time at this location. There are benefits to all corners of the island and honestly this is the most central in order to “take it all in”. Very short walk to the pier, restaurants, and shopping. We would walk Pine street and when we got hot/ tired we just jumped right in the pool or enjoyed the private shaded dock. House amenities were enough to be comfortable inside and adequate enough to enjoy. Only downside was our beach umbrella was unusable and not equipped like we have had at other houses, but it honestly was not our focus and didn’t impact our beach time. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 1, 2022
Hi Kendra, thank you for the kind words and great review. We are glad you all enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to hosting you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.

10/10 Excellent

Meeghan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Long weekend
It’s been a fantastic long weekend with our family. The home is quaint and just perfect for what we wanted. The location is amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2022
Hi Meeghan, thank you for the great review. We are glad you all enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to hosting you again! Thanks, Sato Real Estate.

10/10 Excellent

Melody L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fairytale Beach Cottage
This property is beautiful, convinient and is full of amenities! Likes Amazing Beach house Location- Not only are you minutes from the beach but you are literally located across from a few cute shops including an Ice Cream Store, rental location, mini grocery store and the stop to the Free Trolly. There are a few different restaurants within minutes. The House- is stocked with everything you need. We only needed to purchase extra toilet paper. The rustic/antique beach look creates a perfect vacation vibe. The appliances are all great including a washer/dryer that was easy to use and very helpful. The pool was clean, plenty sunny and fun. Only wish it was a bit cooler. The dock was so fun as we were able to watch different types of birds and fish jumping in the back canal. There were also tiny crabs to look for. The house comes with a BBQ , Pool Floats, pool towels, Beach Umbrellas, beach chairs and an outside shower which is perfect when you get back from the beach to remove the sand. The temperature in the home was great and so are the room sizes. Our only suggestion was having softer beds as they were very firm. Don't forget to sign the guest book and read all the entries from prior guests! Dislikes Pool too warm Beds too hard
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2022
We are so happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for the detailed feedback for future guests as well. We hope you host you again on your next trip to AMI!

4/10 Poor

BRANDON Z.

Disliked: Cleanliness
So much potential, but falls way short!
This property has a great amount of potential, but due to the lack of upkeep falls way way short. The beds were by far the worst mattresses we have ever slept on. We actually had to put towels beneath the sheets for comfort. The shower has more mold than I have ever seen. The fridge barely worked and took 24 hours to cool anything down. The table near the pool was broken along with umbrella. There was a huge pile of “ rubble” consisting of window screens, chairs, floats, and trash beside the house next too the pool. The pool deck was made of partial wood and was extremely warped causing issues with walking barefoot safely. There was moisture issues and Damp Rid pods all over the house. The washer/dryer was absolutely filthy as well. This house and location has much potential but I would never recommend staying there until a complete renovation is complete. Be aware of the Shark Eye!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2021
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it and these are things we need to know about so we can resolve them. We apologize that all of these issues arose during your stay. Thank you for giving us this opportunity to address these issues moving forward.

10/10 Excellent

Charles M., South Portland, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Place to Relax
This place was just perfect for our week-long get away. The house was clean and quite a bit roomier than it appeared in the pictures. The location couldnt have been better, with everything in walking distance and the general store right across the street. The back yard was our own private oasis with the perfect private heated pool to float around in, right on the canal where you can watch all the bird wildlife, and a second story porch to relax on and see the sun go down. It really couldn't have been better.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2021
Hey Charles, thank you or the great review. We are glad you all enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.

10/10 Excellent

Dayna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Was amazing location and everything you need in the house. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2021
Hey Dayna, thank you for the positive feedback. We are glad you all enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.

10/10 Excellent

chad c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and Quaint
Perfect location right on Pine St. So much hidden space in the house and back yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 10, 2021
Hey Chad, thank you for the positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate you choosing Sato Real Estate and we hope to host you again.

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway, great location.
Adorable and charming cottage in the ideal location. We walked to the local stores for shopping and coffee every morning. Enjoyed the beaches in the morning and the private pool in the afternoon! We will be back to the island and stay at the Shark's eye again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R., Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We enjoyed Sharks Eye tremendously! Great location, great pool, and great house! We would love to visit again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020