Across the street from the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Anna's Cottage offers a serene retreat in historic Bradenton Beach. Relax on your large screened patio with gas BBQ grill and outdoor table or unwind indoors with flat-screen TVs and DVDs.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 684 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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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.
Anna's Cottage · Dog-Friendly · Gulf & Bridge St
3BR · 2BA · Sleeps 6 · Dog-Friendly · Fenced Yard · Across from Gulf · 1 Block to Bridge Street · Screened Porch · Fire Pit · Outdoor Shower · Gas Grill · Quartz Kitchen · Rain Showers
Across the street from the Gulf, one block from Bridge Street, and the yard is fenced for your dog. Anna's Cottage is the rare Bradenton Beach find that puts you in the middle of everything without making you feel like it.
A Bradenton Beach vacation rental tucked behind a charming white fence and shaded by swaying palms, this bright teal home blends the soul of Old Florida with completely renovated modern comforts.
Step inside to find an open, light-filled living area with white shiplap walls and ceiling. The kitchen has been transformed with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar with seating for four — ideal for morning coffee or an evening cocktail. All three bedrooms feature queen beds dressed in fresh white linens, ceiling fans, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. The primary bedroom has its own en-suite bath with a rain shower and marble-look vanity. A second full bathroom with rain shower serves the other two bedrooms.
The backyard is where Anna's Cottage earns its name. Step through the screened porch — dining table for six, lounge seating, shaded and private — and into the fenced yard beyond. Adirondack chairs ring a stone fire pit beneath palm trees and tropical plantings. A gas BBQ grill and outdoor shower complete the picture. Your dog has room to run. After a long beach day, you won't want to leave.
The beach is across the street. Bridge Street's restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream, mini-golf, and boutiques are one block away. The historic Bradenton Beach Pier is two blocks down. The free island trolley stops nearby — explore the full length of AMI without moving your car once you've parked.
Anna's Cottage requires a 2 night minimum stay certain times of the year. Pet-friendly with a fenced yard.
*Final payments are due 60 days prior to arrival payable by personal check or Echeck (which will incur a $1.00 processing fee) we do take credit cards for final payment with a 3% fee on the balance due.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
DVD player
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Sailing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 900 square feet
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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the area
Located in Bradenton Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Bradenton Beach travel guide
Is Anna's Cottage · Dog-Friendly · Gulf & Bridge St pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Anna's Cottage · Dog-Friendly · Gulf & Bridge St?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Anna's Cottage · Dog-Friendly · Gulf & Bridge St?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Anna's Cottage · Dog-Friendly · Gulf & Bridge St?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Anna's Cottage · Dog-Friendly · Gulf & Bridge St located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from Bradenton Beach, Bridge Street and Fish Hole Adventure Golf. Historic Bridge Street Pier and Cortez Beach are also within 10 minutes.
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Anna's Cottage · Dog-Friendly · Gulf & Bridge St Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Anna's Cottage was wonderful! The hosts were very helpful with any questions I had, sent a welcome letter with information and made the check in process easy! The cottage was in a wonderful location, just across the street from the beach and a block from Bridge Street. It is a very clean well-kept cottage, nice backyard, screened in patio with all the amenities (including beach chairs, beach umbrella and beach toys) we needed. Loved it!
Suzi J.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Deva B.
2 Nov 2025
A sweet spot on the south end of the island
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
A very spacious rental. The house had everything that we needed to make it the best week possible. It was great to be within walking distance to shopping,restaurants, ice cream and mini-golf. The beach was across the street. We will be staying there again.
Deva B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from pensacola, FL
21 Dec 2023
Thanksgiving vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great place to stay quiet and relaxing
A guest from pensacola, FL
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian M.
27 May 2024
Great time
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Love the placeNice locationEverything we needed for our stay
This was a wonderful week long stay, perfect property for three couples. Location was perfect for us, maybe 50 yards from the restaurants, bars, and shopping that Bridge St offers, and about the same distance from the beach. Speaking of the beach, there is a small shed in the back containing beach chairs, a cooler, and even a wagon for bringing your stuff to the beach. The kitchen was modern with everything you'd need if you wanted to cook your own meals. Access to a washer/dryer was a plus. We had smokers in our group, so the screened in porch got a lot of use. We didn't use the cute gas fire pit area in the back, but we did use the deck area adjacent to the screened in porch. All in all, we heartily recommend this property.
John G.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeff F.
4 Oct 2023
Ideal location for beach and Bridge street
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our 3rd consecutive year staying at Anna's cottage. We hope to stay again next year. All of our dealings with Island Vacation properties, has been top notch.
Jeff F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan S.
1 Apr 2024
Anna's my favorite place
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our 8th year renting and we look forward to staying e very year. Easy access to all the glory of AMI
Susan S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donna K.
24 Feb 2025
Annas Cottage
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This historic cottage puts you right in the center of the Bridge Street action. Easy to walk to beaches and many restaurants. The accommodations have just been completely updated. It was truly a joy. I would highly recommend this location to anyone.
Donna K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter T.
26 Mar 2024
Perfect.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed several place on AMI while our boat was being repaired. This was very nice. Clean and comfortable.
Peter T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
3 June 2024
Cute place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was great place to stay with my small dog, nice back yard and fire pit to set around at nite! No pool but I was there for the beach! Very clean cozy place we loved it we stay there again 😀
Mary S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
arthur a.
12 Feb 2024
anna cottage
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Management was very helpful. It is a good location to beach, nearby bars on Bridge street are noisy, but quiet hours start at 1030pm. The house lacked a supply of toilet paper, which was an annoyance.
arthur a.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Theresa G.
17 Nov 2023
Love that Anna's Cottage is a Original Florida Home
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is our 2nd stay at Anna's. Anna Maria still has a charm of old Florida. Anna's Cottage is prefect for a family or for three couples to gather. We hope that the cottage remains as is. Development is changing AMI and a new 100 plus vacation unit proposal for AMI changes the island vibe, and is a different type of vacation. Its so vital that Anna's cottage which offers private vacation space with an old Florida living exist. Thank you for providing this authentic Florida cottage for a relaxing, private vacation. We were sad to leave and already know we will choose Anna's Cottage again.
House was in a great location. While the house was a bit smaller than expected it was more than fine for 3 adults. The bedrooms were very good and each had a tv set. We really enjoyed the screened in back porch.
Awesome location, close to beach and restaurants/bars.
Nice property, loved the screened in back porch. Plenty of chairs, umbrellas, and a beach wagon available for beach time. We go to bradenton beach every year, this property is now our favorite.
This house was perfect for our family! It accommodated us well, was literally steps from the beach, the updated backyard was a highlight our of kids and we enjoyed having the restaurants and shops a beach road over. It was such a convenient location for watching the sunrise from the pier to the sunset over the Gulf!
Great location, clean , a little small with limited storage for clothes, bathroom for master small. Over all enjoyed our visit, spent most of time at beach and restaurants
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Family vacation in Bradenton Beach-fun, accomadations comfortable, outstanding location--would highly recomend!
Pleased with the cottage, though we did not spend much time there. Small issue with one of the bathrooms that we reported, and requested that the repairs were completed after our stay. Property management was very responsive.
Have been coming to AMI since 1959. Spent every summer at Atlantic Beach with my family. Stayed at Annas Cottage with my spouse , brother and his wife. Love it. Only thing missing was a full length mirror to check outfits.
Suzanne C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mandy H.
7 Nov 2025
Close to everything
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time at Anna’s Cottage. The short walk across the street to the beach was perfect! Being able to walk to dinner was great too! This adorable house in such a great location. The beds were comfy and it was perfect for the three of us on our girls trip! At first, we weren’t sure about it being right beside a convenience store, but we actually loved it. They were super helpful and nice there and make great sandwiches! We enjoyed sitting out on the deck by the gas fireplace. There rental company was very quick to respond when I told them the gas was empty for it. They were out the next day to fill it up. We would definitely come again and stay here.
Mandy H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan S.
4 Apr 2023
Sullivan yearly retreat to Anna's Cottage
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Absolutely love this cottage. Every year something new is added.