Find the perfect villa for your next vacation in Anna Maria Island
This barrier island off the coast of Manatee County, Florida, feels a world away from the thrills and spills of Orlando and the hustle and bustle of Miami. Anna Maria Island is a place of relaxation, a place to step off the hectic carousel of life and take a breather. One of the biggest draws is the unbroken white sand beach that runs the full 7-mile length of the island, which is the ideal place to kick back and unwind in the soothing rays of the Florida sun. Guests more inclined to an active vacation can rent bikes and cycle around the island, or don diving gear and explore life below the waves.
We have a fantastic selection of beautiful Anna Maria Island vacation rentals, including waterfront homes near all the best attractions, sights, and restaurants on the island. They are perfect for couples and families who are looking for a Florida seaside vacation and with fantastic facilities including private pools, games rooms, and pet-friendly villas all available, your Anna Maria Island villa stay is sure to be luxurious and unforgettable.
Anna Maria Island is in Manatee County, on the coast of Florida.
If you’re coming by air, the nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, which is just 20 miles away from Anna Maria Island. Tampa Airport is also a good option to fly into, just 60 miles away from Anna Maria Island.
Anna Maria Island is 126 miles away from Orlando. It takes just over 2 hours to drive between the two, depending on local traffic conditions.
Red tide is harmful algae bloom present around the Florida coastline. It can damage local ecosystems as well as cause irritation to people that come in contact with it.
Florida is a hotspot of fabulous food, and Anna Maria Island is a fantastic place to try some of the most iconic dishes in the state. Seafood is a big favorite, unsurprising given Anna Maria Island's location on the Atlantic coast. Crab, lobster, prawns, and oysters can be sampled in many different forms, from fried to steamed and everything in between.
Starting airport | Flight time (hours/mins) |
London | 08:5 |
New York JFK | 03:05 |
Boston | 03:17 |
Atlanta | 01:04 |
Philadelphia | 02:18 |
Late winter is the best time to visit Anna Maria Island when the weather is dry, warm, and sunny, and crowds are at a minimum. Between the months of February and May is a fantastic time in the area, and well before Florida's rainy season kicks in.
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For a truly luxurious vacation in Anna Maria Island, why not treat yourself and add some of our brilliant Travel Extras to your holiday rental experience? From grocery deliveries to airport transfers, attracion tickets to private chefs and everything in between, we can organize and arrange incredible luxury extras to make your vacation unforgettable. Visit our dedicated Travel Extras page to find out more.
No Floridian retreat is complete without a stunning vacation home with an idyllic pool, where you can simply laze and wile away your day. The properties in Anna Maria Island are varied and crisp, with waterside pools, wrap-around pools, and oblong pools all on offer here. No matter where you stay, the private pools here dominate the grounds of your vacation home, so you are sure to be treated to a stunningly designed outdoor space that you won’t ever want to leave. Explore our Anna Maria Island rentals with pools so you can find the one you’ve been dreaming of.