Long Key is a great little mom and pop motel. Located right on the beach with a nice courtyard…read morearea and pool, and look out tower. Water feature in the pool, shuffle board, bean bag toss game. Short tide to bars and restaurants too. Roman the owners is very nice. Rooms are clean, no bugs. We definitely would come back again. Thanks Roman!

There are four reasons you'd stay here; it's a small family owned and operated business, it's…read moreinexpensive compared to other beachfront options, the rooms are clean, and much of the year they will take one night bookings while many other hotels on the beach will not. That's about it for the positives. It is a VERY dated hotel so if you like fresh and new, look at the 2014-opened Hotel Zamora a hundred yards down Gulf Blvd, however it is not beachfront, so that's its huge problem. The rooms here you can tell have seen some better years with patches and paint easily spotted on the walls. The appliances in the kitchenette are very old but perfectly functional if you want to enjoy a week on the beach without the expense of going to restaurants for every meal. If you're wanting to catch a football game on TV, better to visit a bar because the rooms still have old school tube televisions. The front desk is not staffed 24x7, so there are restrictions on check in and check out times to keep in mind. My only real complaint about this place is security. The room I stayed in had broken locks on at least two of the windows making it impossible to lock them. The door locks still use traditional keys, so who knows if someone has copied yours in the past. The rooms on the south side of the property (not sure about the north side) have a sidewalk area and second door on that back side exiting from the bedroom; it would be easy for someone to break into the room from that site without it being very obvious. So if you have some true valuables, you probably won't feel comfortable leaving them in the room. I'm not sure if the front desk has some more secure method of storing items for guests.

This small resort a block from the water is a gem. It's in a residential area at Tbs end of Ana…read moreMaría Island so it is very relaxing. The rooms are clean and spacious and the room We happen to have was at the rear with a beautiful little chapel that rang it's bells early evening. It was very peaceful. The rooms were like cottages below and above In some areas. The bottom rooms had a private courtyard. Also has a nice pool area. They give you pool towels and had a fun itinerary to meet and great my girlfriend and I had a very fun stay. We stayed here during the closing of my home and it was season but they had an easy checkin and checkout. I would recommend.

DO NOT STAY HERE. Our group of 4 went for a 1 night stay and ended up getting to the island early…read more We tried to get early check in but were told that they didn't do early check in because of rigorous cleaning for covid (totally fine, I understand that and appreciate cleanliness). After we got there we noticed there were only 3 pillows (one missing a pillow case) called for an extra. 6 hours later the pillow never came. We then went to pull out the pull out bed and there was what we could only describe as someone's human fluid on the sheets that were on the mattress. We called again and were told that it was to late (10pm) at that time for them to do anything about it. So not only did one of our guests not have a pillow, they had to sleep on soiled sheets as well. There is also a light right outside the door you are unable to turn off that shines into the window all night. I have tried to contact a local person to get this matter handled for OVER A WEEK and nothing has been done. Again, do not stay at this resort.

So sweet, so cheap so comfortable so delightful Right on the…read morewater right walkable to everything the amenities were fantastic and the price was outstanding

Great location and beautiful facility. Unfortunately the service was very slow. Items that were…read moreordered led us to believe the kitchen was having problems. Our waitress often had to be reminded about a beverage reorder. I wish them well. Hopefully it was just new place not having their act together. Hope everyone's else's experience will be better.

Bring your allergy tablets. I'm allergic to the mold and the tiny walk unit air conditioning…read morecirculates the mold. Cheap stay in a gorgeous location. After I adjusted to the mold and explored the area I decided it is important to support places like this. It is an artifact and a testament to days gone by. Families deserve to have an affordable place to stay in the center of some of the most expensive real estate. I'm sure in time his place will be demolished and turned into a multi million dollar structure affordable only to the one percent. It is what it is: a cheap room by the beach. Thankful one exists.

Great affordable beach rental a little outdated but very cleaned. They probably could use a little…read moreupgrade and keep themselves less pricey than other beach rental places. A good affordable option very closed to Lido beach.

My family and friends stayed at this hotel for 4 night for labor day weekend. We booked 4 villas…read moreand a 1 bedroom studio. These villas where so cute, nice, super clean and comfortable. The beds were so plush. We slept like a dream. TV in every room. You have a backdoor that lends to the pool patio. There are seating tables provided. The hotel had plenty of parking. For each unit you can fit 3 cars. Fully stocked with beach towels. Lovely kitchen and living room space. We loved that the beach was directly across the street from our villas. 30 second walk to the beach. We spent alot of time in the pool that was provided. We used the outside grill almost every night. Such a lovely, cozy stay. We already rebooked for next labor day 2021 *there isn't any one on site. You let yourself in the room with a passcode. You have to text or call for assistance. Which was not a problem because the owners responded back very quickly. P.S: book early for holidays. This places sells out fast....also, I saw a bad review posted about bed bugs. We didn't have any problems with bugs. They keep this place pretty clean and in great condition.

Members of our family from across the nation recently gathered at Blue Water Treasure Island for a…read morefamily reunion. What a perfect location!! Each and every family had their own "bungalow" unit. The units were spacious, clean, well decorated and well supplied. The kitchens had everything we could need to cook a meal, the bathrooms were stocked with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. We didn't need to bring anything with us but our food, swimsuits and sunscreen. One of my favorite touches was the high quality, super soft sheets on the beds. I wished I could take them home with me! In the center of the property is a sparkling clean pool and even a deck box filled with toys and floats for the kids. That courtyard area also contains several propane BBQs and nice patio tables. We had many large family meals in the courtyard and used the BBQs. Directly across the street is the beach. We spent many hours walking the beach, collecting shells and swimming. Every evening we would go to the beach to watch the sunset. The property is located close to John's Pass, where we spent time shopping, dining at restaurants, riding wave runners, and parasailing. Our entire extended family loved this location so much that we plan to meet back there again next year. Hopefully, we will become part of the "regulars" who vacation at Blue Waters each and every year!

Definitely a great rest area that offers some pretty spectacular views…read more This is definitely a great place to get off the road and stretch your legs.

One of the best located rest areas I've been to and the only complaint is that you're limited to…read morethree hours here. No overnight parking which could be a bummer for the RVers. I was here early afternoon and did spend the maximum amount of time, first taking a nap and then spending some time working on my laptop to attend a Zoom call and send some emails. The rest area is large enough for bigger vehicles, there's a full service restroom here with some vending machines and there is of course the tremendous view of the water from here. It is well worth your time to stop here and enjoy some nature before you get back onto the highway. [Review 388 of 2025 - 2038 in Florida - 23950 overall]

Burns Square Hotel is a very terrific place! It is in an artistic community that's very close to…read moredowntown Sarasota and the marina! Burns Court is is made up of artfully restored apartments which feature beautiful antique furniture and original art. I was quite moved by the chalk art on the sidewalk that is part of the Sarasota international chalk festival run by Denise, who is the owner of this historic building. I stayed in a one bedroom apartment that was beautifully furnished with a fully stocked kitchen, a comfortable bed, Wi-Fi TV cable etc. etc Burns Court is a fully restored from their purchasing 1920s as a historical hotel. Denise the host of these apartments is absolutely wonderful and she was extremely responsive to any issues or things that I needed in the apartment. She's put a lot of thought into the furnishings of each apartment and they all are lovely!! I was only there for five nights, but I absolutely could see Spending a month in this one of the sweet little apartments! Check in and check out was very easy and the hotel is in a very quiet neighborhood. If walking is an issue for you, you must know that the units are one or two flights up stairs so if you have major walking issues you need to know that. The most fabulous coffee shop and a terrific restaurant are right in Burns Court. All I can say is the place was absolutely wonderful, a little funky, historically beautiful and artistic, and Denise and Bill were amazing as a management team. I might also note that cha-cha one of the cleaning ladies help me with luggage down and also was just such a sweetheart. The staffing was great! I look forward to returning to the special place.

A hidden gem! From the street you see a historic Sarasota building...with a live/work set up, but…read moreinside a hidden gem. Enter through the secured street entrance, and up a flight of steps to a light and airy breezeway to your individual residence. The interior space is "industrial cool" mixed with a clean homey feel. The loft style space has everything you need....comfy bed, homey touches...mixed with cool and eclectic! An almost fully stocked kitchen (everything you need for a quick few nights stay)! A super cool coffee shop (Project Coffee) is about 30 steps from your space and has the most amazing coffee, breakfast and super friendly staff! A 2 second walk is Owen Fish Camp! The area gets quiet at night so you will sleep soundly! On street (free) parking is an added plus (especially after staying at the Ritz and Westin where you pay a daily valet fee of $40 plus per day). A few short blocks from the Sarasota city center and famous Saturday farmers market. The residence's proprietor, Denise, is very responsive and welcoming! I cannot wait to book my next trip!

4th rental home My husband and I have stayed at on AMI. They all have pros and cons but this one…read morehas been ultimately a horrid experience. First off the sheets were really dirty upon arrival, cruddy, hairy, ear wax particles, bodily fluid stains, greasy comforter, and even a variety of bugs...the worst. Two of the main beds of a 4 bedroom home we couldn't utilize until the following night. The linen company came out and fixed it the next day so I was pleased with that, however then the bug problem. Two large different kinds of roaches inside (Has me worrying I need to fumigate my luggage before I go back home) and first time I've ever been bit up so bad on this island. Love bugs a nuisance, but there are millipedes, mosquitos, small silver bugs and bug bait in the utensil drawer. I know the other properties we stayed at sprayed regularly so we never experienced this before. Additionally we came from almost a week in Orlando with no big problems whatsoever or bites- this isn't just typical buggy Florida. There were ant hills all over the patio near pool my husband tried to wash away. The layout is perfect for us and has mostly positives, but the negatives are killing a trip we've been looking forward to for a long time. The dishes in the cabinets were dirty upon arrival, the rental company left us a gift of paper towels and dishwasher soap (how ironic) to wash the dishes someone else dirtied. There were towels in the dryer that again I had to fold and put away. Now I'm washing pillowcases I smashed bugs on. The curtains in the master shower are moldy. The floors were dirty upon arrival also, someone else's q tips on bathroom floor, rug by bed had not been vacuumed. Now the worst part is nobody has come to clean the pool. The pool is cloudy and dirty with lots of bugs and a nasty film floating on top. The rental company says it's cleaned every Thursday so that means we began with a dirty pool from other folks and it's just not even usable anymore. I'm pregnant and will not put my 4 year old in that pool. Other homes we booked have the pool cleaned twice a week and never had any issues with dirty pools. At first my husband and I loved the layout without knowing what our stay would entail and thought we'd want to come back again not anticipating these deal breakers, and we noticed the new management company jacked the rates up several hundred dollars prob to pay for their call center in Seattle. The Owner has not been able to solve these large issues quickly- they are too busy trying to find cheaper pest companies while we have to worry about killing mosquitos and cockroaches in or beds tonight and can't use the pool we payed for a week of. The other homes we have rented left instructions and helpful info, the days to expect the pool cleaner, how to turn on hot tub, etc., they left nothing, but just informed half way through our stay it's on some portal. We are so bummed! I wouldn't book another home with the management company as I would prefer a company that has an arrangement when something like this goes wrong they have an agreement with the owner to fix it under a certain amount without question! Anyone who is debating prices while someone's vacation is ruined is pretty awful.

My favorite house on Anna Maria Island! I have been coming to AMI for the past 10 years and I just…read morestayed at the Pineapple Cottage. The home is beautiful, luxurious and so comfortable and clean! I was lucky to meet the owners Luke and Lisa, they are the nicest people and take a lot of Pride in their home. They happened to be walking by while I was staying, they are so warm and welcoming and told us some great spots to check out on the island. I know they recently changed management companies so that is probably why Amanda D had such a bad time. I had a completely different positive experience! I have heard many negative reviews about Vacasa (who was the prior management company) we booked through Salty Mermaid Real Estate, which is a small boutique office on Anna Maria Island. It is best to stick with the small boutique companies instead of large corporations, that way you get personalized local service. Amanda D's description is in no way shape or form what I experienced. We found our perfect place, Its a dream! Its spotless, a lot of attention to detail, Centralized location to everything on the north end of the island. Definitely would recommend staying here