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Shell Cottage -With shared pool, 200 feet from the beach

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An aerial view of a coastal town with a long sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a dense cluster of houses and buildings.
A pool area with blue chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by yellow walls and palm trees.
A pathway lined with palm trees and dense foliage, leading to a building.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a ceiling fan. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall.
A wooden bowl on a table with bottles of water, a bottle of wine, and Pringles snacks.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

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Anna Maria Island, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Shell Cottage -With shared pool, 200 feet from the beach

Shell Cottage is situated towards the top end of Anna Maria Island. It is one of a cluster of the 3 cottages sharing the free form pool with waterfall (at most there would be 8 people using the pool).

The cottage is extremely well furnished and equipped with everything we hope you would need to enjoy the perfect holiday. The bedroom has a Queen bed and the bathroom is fitted with a bath with overhead shower, basin and WC.

The french doors in the sitting room open out to the pool which is situated in a tropically landscaped garden. You will also find tables, chairs and loungers around the pool.

There is an internal door which connects to Seahorse Cottage therefore making it possible to rent the 2 properties together to accommodate up to 4 people (this door is lockable from both sides to ensure privacy).

The property benefits from off street parking for 1 car.

The beach is just 200 feet away at the end of the quiet road and numerous restaurants can also be found within walking distance. If you wanted to explore the island further without having to use your car then the free trolley bus is the perfect answer.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Bradenton Beach. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Bradenton Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Bean Point Beach
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Anna Maria cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

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Shell Cottage -With shared pool, 200 feet from the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, minutes from the beach and restaurants
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, steps to the beautiful white sandy beach and walking distance to great shops and restaurants and perfect backyard oasis was the cherry on top! Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of Shell Cottage is exceptional. Such an easy walk to the beach and restaurants. Unfortunately there is construction surrounding the cottage and because of the noise the pool was not a relaxing place to be during the day. Despite this, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorrell L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Steps from the beach. And walking distance to both Pine Street and Gulf Drive for shopping and restaurants.We were checking in the Sunday of the St. Patrick’s Day parade and I was very concerned about getting to the unit with the parade happening. I texted Debbi and she immediately got back to me and let me know as soon as the unit was ready so we could get in before the parade started. She was awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this property was perfect. I absolutely loved the pool area. It was a little oasis. Shell Cottage was just what I needed for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the property was perfect. My wife and I will definitely book again.Close to the beach and restaurants and a beautiful pool area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location. Very clean and cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is great

Great location and beach access
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway Location

The house was perfect for my wife and I. Super close to the beach and all Anna Maria has to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect. Clean. Comfortable. Beautiful pool. A 30 second walk to the most beautiful beach. Walkable to shop, cafes, bakeries. At the north end of the island so it’s quiet and private. Will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable surroundings.

Great access to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and property

Clean, secure, great location and cottage. Perfect size for 1-2 adults!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The studio apartment was pretty perfect. It was a very short walk to the beach. It was clean and had everything we needed in the kitchen. We appreciated the email prior with all the specifics and the manager texted us to make sure we had her contact info in case we needed it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GREG B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August vacation

We could not ask for any better of a vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Palmer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

A perfect location and perfect cottage in an relaxing area
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at the Shell Cottage

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Shell Cottage! It was perfect size for us and we loved the close proximity to restaurants and the beach. Even though we had a car, we chose to walk everywhere. The pool and patio area were very nice too! We had everything we needed and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rita L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shell cottage review

Shell cottage is a small cozy cabin. My daughter and family stayed at an adjoining cabin, so it was perfect. Very close to the beach, easy to walk back and forth. Pool was very nice and we divided up our time between the beach and pool. I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ed Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will be back....

great location a few houses from beach...nice part of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Evacuated two days into stay

Property was great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stormi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our perfect beach escape.

The cottage was all we had hoped it would be. The pool was amazing. So nice to come out of your room right into a beautifully set pool. The walk to beach is very short. The beach is almost secluded. Just like a fairy tale island getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

The cottage was the perfect size and setup for us. Location was great- steps away from the beach. The pool was refreshing. Highly recommend The Donut Experiment which was only a few blocks away . And last but not least- we got to see a few loggerhead hatchlings and help one to the ocean with the Sea Turtle Patrol!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary

The cottage was just what was listed. We had everything we needed for a great anniversary celebration. And it was a bonus that the other 3 cottages were vacant so we had the pool to ourselves!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piece of Heaven

Refreshing and energizing. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

don s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage near the beach and east walk to Pine St

My wife and I needed a one bedroom place north of Pine St to be close to our daughter’s place. This was perfect, cozy, neat and clean. Shared pool was great. Nice pool furniture, landscape and pool deck. Small kitchen and bathroom worked for the two of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week.

My husband and I had a marvelous week at Shell Cottage. We had a change of plans and Leane was absolutely wonderful in working with us to make it work out. The unit is very small but very clean and comfortable. Perfect for two. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023