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Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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Ship Watch: Private Beach, North End, Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Ship Watch by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
895 North Shore Dr., Anna Maria, FL 34216

What You'll Love About This Home:
Location! Overlooks Tampa Bay!
3 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms
2 King Beds & 2 Sets of Twin over Queen Bunkbeds
Amazing Views from Living & Dining Room and Kitchen.
Enclosed Florida Room with Water Views
Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer
Complimentary WIFI
Beach Towels, Beach Chairs & Beach Wagon
Dog Friendly (with pet fee - see below note)
3 Parking Spaces

Details:
Nestled right along the shoreline, Ship Watch offers sweeping views of Tampa Bay and the iconic Skyway Bridge — best enjoyed from your screened porch or while lounging in the sunshine just steps from your back door.

The main level features the kitchen with a breakfast nook and bar seating, a dining area with room for five, and a cozy living room perfect for gathering. The enclosed Florida room offers even more dining space with a table for six, all surrounded by breathtaking water views from nearly every room.

The spacious primary suite includes a king bed and an en-suite bath. A second bedroom on the main floor also features a king bed, while a third bedroom upstairs offers two bunk beds — each with a twin over a queen — along with its own en-suite bathroom. All bedrooms include TVs, fresh linens, and plush towels provided by a professional linen service.

Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a washer and dryer.

Located on North Shore Drive, you're just a short walk or bike ride from the shops, restaurants, and charm of Pine Avenue. Whether you're here to explore or simply unwind in peaceful surroundings, Ship Watch invites you to relax, recharge, and savor the best of Anna Maria Island.

Bedroom 1: King with TV and Ensuite Bath - Floor 1
Bedroom 2: King with TV - Floor 1
Bedroom 3: 2 Sets of Twin over Queen Bunkbeds with TV and Ensuite Bath - Floor 2

Ship Watch is a dog friendly property! If you have added a pet to your reservation under number of pets, the fee of $150 per dog plus tax has been added to your reservation total. ** 2 Dog Limit **

You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property.

VR16-000374

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions.

** Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details.

VRBO BOOKINGS

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.

Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance.

The instructions for making your final payment will be included in your final payment reminder.

Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.

GOOGLE VACATION RENTAL BOOKINGS

Your payment is due in full at the time of booking and the final balance information above does not apply to your reservation.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Anna Maria Beach. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Anna Maria Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Bean Point Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 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
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Ship Watch: Private Beach, North End, Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tami O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Being right on the water was wonderful! The location is great – nice quiet area with a 2-minute golf cart ride / 10 -minute walk to town. The upstairs room was perfect and spacious for all of the kids. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Katelyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was beautiful and clean. However I feel the price we paid per night it would include more than 1 trash bag, detergent and dish soap for a 5 day stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing week at this property. The view is unmatched and the access to Pine Street and beach access is great. Our favorite room is the screened in porch and the upstairs bunk beds were a hit with our young kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Davis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, right on the bay—with a tiny bit of beach. Absolutely beautiful. The home was as described. My only complaint is the minimal amount regular use items (TP, salt/pepper, dish soap, plastic wrap, etc.) They were clear in the description that these products were only supplied in (very) limited quantities. So, fine. But for the price it seems cheap. Everything else was fantastic. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

felicia c.

Liked: Cleanliness
The listing did not match the houses interior furniture. The coffee pot was not as pictured, we brought our pods from home. We had to buy coffee filters and coffee filters. Walked outside to see the patio furniture was not the same as pictured, the door leading to the beach in the picture doesn’t exist on the property. The house is located on a beach wall which is not what is shown in the picture. Both king size beds were uncomfortable, the pillows had little to no support. This location had a beautiful view, the house was clean for the most part. We enjoyed our stay, the house was very nice & neat. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was wonderful overall! The views from this home are absolutely stunning! When we arrived, the door code didn’t work but management quickly fixed it (the keypad had lost internet connection). The bigger issue was a 2-day power outage, which definitely made things uncomfortable, especially with our elderly dog. By the time management offered to move us, the power company had already restored service.That aside, the home itself was clean, cozy, and well cared for. The views are absolutely gorgeous and the back porch was our favorite spot! The garage was great for storing bikes, and the house came with plenty of beach chairs, toys, and even an umbrella. Only small suggestion: add hot pads in the kitchen.We also noticed the public access next to the home, but it was only a few people here and there for sunrise/sunset, and it never bothered us.In summary: management was attentive, the home was comfortable, and the views were stunning. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family loved our week at this lovely beach home, an older house that has been thoughtfully remodeled. Gorgeous views of the bay from the living room and kitchen! Back deck has plenty of space to lay out in the sun. The sea wall is near the deck, and the beach area is rocky with about 6 feet to water during day. At night, water covers rocks and laps up to sea wall…beautiful and peaceful.My teenage daughter and her friend enjoyed having their own space in the upstairs loft bedroom with its en suite bath. Husband and I found the primary bedroom to be spacious and very comfortable. Third BR went unused but is very nice as well. Practical points: —Kitchen has plenty of dishes, glasses, mugs, serving bowls, utensils, plastic food storage containers, etc. Standard drip coffee maker. Electric water boiler (great for tea and coffee press; bring your own press if that is your thing.) —Second refrigerator in garage, perfect for extra drinks —Beach gear stored in garage: 2 wagons, 2 umbrellas, at least 6 beach chairs, 4 boogie boards, and lots of pool noodles and sand toys! —For full beach experience, we walked about 4-5 blocks along North Shore Drive to one of the access points for Bean Point Beach. Street parking (for car or golf cart) is limited. We found it was about as quick to walk. —Anna Maria Life rental company was super responsive when we had a small clog in the garbage disposal. They sent someone out same day. Wonderful home! We hope to return!
View from kitchen dining nook
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice layout with excellent common spaces in the home. Kitchen is a touch small but the seating areas close by make up for it! Well thought out design for vacation living. Indoor and outdoor seating/eating options, spectacular views and our fury family was thrilled also!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location. Quiet. Kid Friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anna Maria Island where your memory lasts a lifetime

This home had everything we needed. Kids loved double bunk beds, if you have kids, upstairs of the home is kids only zone and their shower was better then mine downstairs. Kitchen area was small but big enough for basic use, just watch you head when you are clocking, vent is low. I waa glad Master Bedroom was downstairs, it never got too hot. Although most homes like to control temp of inside, this one did not, we kept home cool for the entire stay. Due to recent storms and water leaves, beach area was small in afternoon unexisting in early day hrs but this didnt bother our kids, you can walk further down and beach was 3 houses down if you want to set out chairs. Next door home is currently undergoing renovation, hopefully they will be finsihed soon. One thing I did not like is lack or privacy. Other side of home is open beach access to public that was busy all the time, night and day. During day, people would walk by and stare if we were upfront or patio, would try to set up chairs on wall despite the sign that states its private property and there was no trespassing. Living room area is mildly hidden by a screened-in patio, during the day was fine but at night, lack of blinds or privacy film on widows left us feeling exposes and felt like we were displayed to folks that were walking by accessing beach from the street or going on to street from the beach area. Management was amazing. Booking process, payment, checking in and out, effortless. Thank you
Gorgeous view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay on AMI

The house was clean on arrival and very well stocked. We cooked several meals there and had everything we needed. Bonus fridge in the garage for extra drinks. The house is located right next to public access for the beach, so there were many days that strangers, and even a unleashed dog, walked onto the property, even though a sign says no trespassing on sea wall. Perhaps a small fence or chain, or landscaping would help keep it more private. You can walk to many shops on Pine Ave. Dips was our favorite ice cream place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

My wife and I spent our anniversary and could not have had a better time floating in the water, enjoying the views and the accommodations were perfect. Look forward to another anniversary at Ship Watch.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob R., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break getaway

Awesome location. Walk, bike, cart or kayak to everything on the north side of the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Lovely stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Loved our stay at this property. The property and gulf right outside the door feels like paradise!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place on AMI

Terrific views inside and from the deck. Quiet, spacious, newly updated, comfortable. Great for 2 couples or a family. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dede P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heavenly Home on the Bay

What a comfy, cozy, perfectly heavenly home right on the water! Mornings were spent leisurely sipping our coffee either in the pretty breakfast nook or out on the deck to watch the sunrise. After breakfast we’d take the short golf cart ride over to Bean Point Beach to float in the most gorgeous, clear water we’ve ever seen, stateside. After cleaning up and having a light lunch, we read or watched a little tv then napped…usually to a little rain shower. We spent so much time watching the ships coming under the bridge. We even saw dolphins swimming by one afternoon! We tried a new restaurant each day for an early dinner. On our last night we grilled steaks and shrimp at home. The kitchen was well-equipped in order to do so. Evenings were spent either enjoying the breeze from the bay on the deck or taking a ride around the island in the golf cart. This home is pet-friendly so our dog Mabel was with us and she had a blast watching all the pelicans and other birds you don’t see in Arkansas. So many exciting new sights and sounds for her to explore in the neighborhood during her walks. This is a residential area of the island so it’s incredibly peaceful and quiet, which was exactly what we were looking for. We visited with the neighbors next door a couple of times. Betty and Kenny are a lovely couple who’ve lived on AMI for the past 40 years! Ship Watch looked exactly as photographed. It’s decorated beautifully and it was the perfect vacation getaway for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad P., Beverly Hills, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely will be back

Great place right on the beach/ocean. Clean with updated amenities. Location was minutes from town and restaurants. Definitely stay again and would totally recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely setting

The house was immaculate and recently nicely updated. We especially loved sitting on the screened in porch, lovely sunrises and in the evening, the Tampa bridge was all lit up.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Break

Property recently renovated. Excellent access to beach. Convenient location to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Christine N.

Liked: Cleanliness

We would come back!

Our family rented this house and had our small wedding right outside on the beach. Quiet area, plenty or space in the house. Needs a little updating.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vrbo

Nice location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Paula R., McMinnville

Liked: Cleanliness

Best location

Loved our stay. The view and being right on the water was great. Plenty of space inside and out. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leena B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for family vacation

This is the second time we have stayed at this property and we have thoroughly enjoyed our family vacation each time. Location, location, location. This house is right on the beach! Small beach but perfect for family with little kids. We can sit on the deck and watch the kids play in the water or sand. They can rest at any time without us dragging all our gear home. All of us enjoyed the beach and water!! The cons would be the broken dryer. We used their massive bushes by the deck. The response from property management was immediate. Unfortunately a part was needed for the machine and we were leaving the next day so the next visitors would have a working machine. A few minor things need repair but the property managers were made aware and are fixing those items. All in all it was a lovely time with my family and we would rent this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022