AMI Gulf Lookout-Views Of The Gulf From Every Room-Rooftop Terrace

Enchanting, seashell-pink, Gulf-front 3br/2ba vacation getaway on Anna Maria Island. This freshly renovated 1,032 sq ft, Key West-style single-family home was originally built in 1940, and still glows with all the charm of a quintessential “old Florida” beach cottage. Yet, it’s been beautifully renovated inside and out; transformed into a sleek, stylish, contemporary seaside paradise.

Located in the Cortez neighborhood at the South end of Bradenton Beach, this dream home is just twenty steps from the white sand beach. It’s perfect for families, couples, snowbirds, boaters, beach lovers, and small groups of friends. Nestled beside a row of graceful pines, and bordered by beautiful tropical landscaping; banana trees, frangipani, coconut palms, and hibiscus, this setting is soothing and serene.

The private rooftop terrace is a highlight of this island home. Relax in a rooftop Adirondack chair, and sip your morning coffee or freshly squeezed citrus juice as the sun rises over the bay and palm fronds dance in the breeze. Ocean-view sunsets are also dreamy! Unlimited panoramic vistas stretch every direction.

The combination of tropical setting, beachside location, plus cosmopolitan convenience is the essence of this home. Park your car (two covered parking spaces provided) and explore the small, charming, historic island by foot, bicycle, golf cart, or trolley. Trolley tours stop right out front, as does the Monkey Bus (island bus transportation). Walk to restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and grocery markets. Nearby are boat rentals, sunset cruises, as well as jet ski, bike, paddleboard, scooter, and kayak rentals. 

Living Spaces:

The living area has soothing, warm-neutral walls just the color of sun-warmed beach sand. Luxury laminate flooring throughout the home is the hue of weathered oak. A tray ceiling with recessed lighting adds elegance to the living room. A Hamptons-blue sofa and loveseat are embellished with tasteful coastal-themed throw pillows featuring prints of coral and starfish. 

This tasteful living room also has an upholstered coral-print armchair, a beachy area rug, and modern, aqua-blue rocking chairs, all nicely arranged around a wall-mounted SmartTV. Cozy up here to stream your favorite movies or shows, after a long day of water sports or sightseeing. 

Kitchen/Dining:

The open-design kitchen/dining area makes for easy, convenient cooking, dining, and entertaining. The chef’s kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a French Door fridge/freezer combo with ice maker, electric range, oven, dishwasher, and microwave.

Stylish, white cabinets and kitchen island are enhanced with beautiful light-hued granite countertops with swirling veins of white, gray, and beige reminiscent of ocean waves in motion. The granite breakfast bar offers stool seating for four, below glass pendant chandeliers that resemble champagne flutes. These professional interior decor details invoke an enchanting ambiance of underwater waves, currents, and bubbles, dancing through sunlit space.

The dining area, situated between the kitchen and living room, has a natural driftwood hue cafe-style table with Hamptons-blue upholstered seating for four. Fix a fresh fruit salad for lunch, grill some fish tacos for dinner. The charm of this dinette is the window views; it’s like dining in the tropical treetops, with views of the sparkling sapphire gulf of Mexico! Watch silvery dolphins and sailboats right from your dining table.

Bedrooms/Baths: 

This 3 bedroom/2 bath beach home sleeps six guests total. Water views from bedroom windows will ensure a peaceful night's sleep. Bedrooms all have luxurious mattresses and sumptuous bedding. Bathrooms are stocked with plush towels, hairdryers, and toiletries. A state-of-the-art stackable washer/dryer is hidden by a pocket door.

Bedroom Overview:

Primary Suite:  King Bed, matching nightstands and reading lamps, ceiling fan, wall mounted SmartTV, large walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom with single-sink granite vanity and custom tiled, walk-in, glass door shower.

Bedroom #2: Full Bed, matching nightstands and reading lamps, large closet.

Bedroom #3: King Bed, matching nightstands and reading lamps, large closet, and large seating area. Ensuite bathroom with single-sink granite vanity and custom tiled, walk-in, glass door shower.

Outdoor Amenities:

The beaches of Anna Maria flaunt the prettiest seashells in Florida. Anna Maria is also a top US location for rare seashells. Once you arrive at this island-style vacation home with direct beach access, you’ll agree, the home itself is a rare treasure to discover! Swim in the turquoise Gulf of Mexico where dolphins play daily. Bring your fishing gear to cast a line off the pier, or rent a boat to get out on deep water and fish.

Relax in an Adirondack chair and sip a mimosa on the large, private rooftop patio. This paradise nestled amidst palms and tropical plantings is truly a serene spot to savor Florida sunsets in every hue of pink, violet, orange, and gold.  

At dusk, gather your friends or family for a BBQ. Grill burgers, portobellos, steaks, or fresh-caught seafood! Add tropical flavor with some grilled pineapple, a dash of mango or citrus, or some homemade guacamole. Serve up a gourmet meal alfresco on the rooftop. The rooftop is also a dreamy place to stargaze or watch the moonrise.  

Guests will appreciate the covered parking (below the cottage) that keeps cars shaded and cool on hot days. The cottage is built on pillars, with parking below. The paver parking area is beautifully landscaped with native plants.  Guests can park 2 cars as well as boats/trailers.  Stairs from the parking area lead up to the front entry (No elevator.) 

The Neighborhood:

Swim in the turquoise Gulf of Mexico where dolphins play daily. Bring your fishing gear to cast a line off the pier, or rent a boat to get out on deep water and fish. Walk to 14 different restaurants! Prime location offers an easy stroll to boutiques, entertainment, grocery market, and pharmacy. Nearby are boat rentals, sunset cruises, as well as jet ski, bike, paddleboard, scooter, and kayak rentals.  

This seven-mile barrier island is Florida’s best-kept secret. There’s a saying here; “when you're on Anna Maria Island, you don’t go to the beach… because on Anna Maria Island, you’re already at the beach.”

The Island in the Sun is Florida’s best-kept secret. With Gulf temperatures averaging 84 degrees and 360 days of sunshine per year the surrounding waters of AMI are known as “the nursery” because of the large number of dolphins that raise their young here. 

With the island’s laid-back charm and leisurely unhurried living, speed limits are restricted to 25 mph - 35 mph throughout most of the island. This tropical paradise also offers free trolley service for both tourists and residents.

Be sure to visit Anna Maria City Pier! Built in the early 1900s, this 700-foot-long pier provides a great vantage point for watching sunrises and sunsets, bird watching, dolphin watching, and provides views of Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. You can also fish off this pier.

Bridge Street Pier, located on the southern end of the island in Bradenton Beach, honors the past while still embracing the future with its ‘Old Florida’ charm mixed with new restaurants, shops, galleries, and more.

Enjoy the architecture and charm of Historic Green Village. Most of the restored buildings now run on solar panels and other modern energy-saving methods.

The island, surrounded by water and interlaced with canals, is host to many amazing sea creatures - among them are Loggerhead Turtles, Manatees, and dolphins. Loggerhead turtles are a protected species and we have the Turtle Watch - a group of wonderful folks who search the beaches for nests and protect those nests until the eggs hatch (it is illegal for anyone to tamper with the nests). Manatees are also protected here in Florida - they are commonly seen in the summer when they leave their winter warm waters and migrate south.

Why This Property

Hi, we’re Terry and Sandy, the caring (and hands-on) owners and managers of Anna Maria Condo Rentals. We’ve been here for years, so we know Anna Maria Island, the island’s condos and homes, and our island’s guests. We understand you – what you need, what you want, and what you’d really like to have. With us, every stay balances the rigorous requirements of professional managers with the enthusiasm, pride, and personal touches of an owner-managed rental. That means that with us, you enjoy the dual benefits of an in-the-know local combined with the professionalism and expertise of a serious company. Come on down and experience the difference for yourself

Our family fell in love with Anna Maria Island the first time we visited in 1989. Every summer since, we’ve spent our vacations on this island, and in 1995, we bought our first condo here. Having a young family at the time meant we had to rent our condo to offset ownership costs. Thankfully, by offering luxurious accommodations at an affordable price, we were able to keep the condo booked for an average of 50 weeks a year. These steady bookings allowed us to purchase our second condo in 2013, and a third in 2014. While opening up these homes has allowed us to keep returning to the island—and even better, to a house that feels like home—we also truly enjoy offering a place to guests to discover Anna Maria Island and feel at home here, too.

Unique Benefits 

Seashell-pink, waterfront 3br/2ba single-family home. Gulf views from every window! Private rooftop terrace w/ panoramic vistas of the aquamarine sea & bay. Enjoy tropical sunrises/sunsets! Freshly renovated, bright, airy, island-style gem, steps from sugary beaches. Open-design chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops/breakfast bar, open living/dining w/ tray ceiling & stylish coastal furnishings. King Primary w/ walk-in closet/ensuite bath. Covered parking, Grill, WiFi, Laundry, Sleeps 6.

Essentials

• Air Conditioning
• Bed Linens
• Cable
• Dryer
• Essentials
• Garage
• Living Room
• Parking
• Towels
• Hair Dryer
• Hangers
• Heating
• Hot Water
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Kitchen
• Lock on Bedroom Door
• Private Entrance
• Private Living Room
• Shampoo
• Washer
• Wireless Internet

Outdoor

• BBQ Area
• Patio or Balcony
• Balcony
• Deck Patio Uncovered
• Grill

Location

• Beach Front
• Beach View
• Near Ocean
• Ocean Front
• Ocean View
• Rural
• Village
• Water View
• Water Front

Kitchen

• Coffee Maker
• Cooking Basics
• Dishes & Silverware
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Oven
• Refrigerator
• Toaster
• Stove

Attractions

• Bay
• Churches
• Cinemas
• Festivals
• Health Beauty Spa
• Library
• Live Theater
• Marina
• Rec Center
• Restaurants

Car

• Not Necessary

Entertainment

• Satellite or Cable
• Television

Home Safety

• Fire Extinguisher
• Smoke Detector

Facility

• Free Parking

Logistics

• Long Term Stays Allowed
• Luggage Dropoff Allowed

Leisure

• Antiquing
• Beach Combing
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Horseback Riding
• Horseshoes
• Miniature Golf
• Outlet Shopping
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Scenic Drives
• Shelling
• Shopping
• Shuffleboard
• Sight Seeing
• Walking
• Wildlife Viewing

Local

• ATM/Bank
• Fitness Center
• Groceries
• Hospital
• Massage Therapist
• Medical Services

Sports

• Cycling
• DeepSea Fishing
• Fishing
• Fishing - Bay
• Fishing - Fly
• Fishing - Freshwater
• Fishing - Surf
• Golf
• Hiking
• Jet Skiing
• Para-gliding
• Para-sailing
• Pier Fishing
• Roller Blading
• Sailing
• Snorkeling
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Water Tubing
• Wind Surfing

Themes

• Adventure
• Away From It All
• Budget
• Family
• Historic
• Romantic
• Sports Activities
• Tourist Attractions

View

• Gulf View
• Bay View
• Sunset Views
• Sunrise Views