Beyond all expectations and so far and above the rest, these two owners/operators/hosts and all…read morearound wonderful folks - Wim and Mieke - need a new category for this experience. This is more like a destination resort - just no spa - than a B&B. The historic property they purchased in 2008 has been meticulously maintained and expanded to accommodate weddings, the occasional planned dinners, and the ongoing bread and breakfast theme. Just across the Manatee River from downtown Bradenton, they offer a magical getaway without the long journey. All Covid protocols are observed and the spacious home is spotlessly clean, offering four suites - two with with gorgeous river views - and three other guest rooms along with an enclosed wraparound porch dining area with unobstructed views. As it is a bed and BREAKFAST, you will be served - a meal fit for kings & queens rolled out on a cart. From gravlax to bananas foster to caviar...think decadent European palace and you'll be close. Emerson Preserve and the beach is a short drive for fresh air, hiking and more chilling. The hosts are warm, friendly and just delightful, making your stay special. This was simply incredible and so helpful for us to relax and recharge. The pics say it all...we'll be back

Last Sunday afternoon, my partner and I came to the vintage garden on the grounds of this perfectly…read morerestored 1913 residence to witness the wedding ceremony of my good old friend's daughter. As it located along the north bank of the Manatee River in Palmetto, an elegant waterfront setting was perfection!

HH is a very nice Bed and Breakfast "complex." I was here a decade after it opened and stayed in…read morethe Dodt House. Dodt house at that time was comprised of 1 room accommodations with a private bathroom and some offered a heart shaped whirlpool. In keeping with the times, the owners have retired, and the HH complex has been renovated and reconfigured with the main house now being closed to the public and the Dodt house has been remodeled to accommodate larger groups (it is now a 6 bedroom and direct Gulf Front rental - from https://annamariaisland.com/harrington-house-accommodations). I have fabulous memories of this place! It's steps from the beach, and the room costs included a delicious, filling, homemade breakfast every morning (at that time in the spacious dining room of the main house), parking, kayaks, bicycles, beach chairs, towels, snacks/cookies, and at least one swimming pool. I was really impressed with all the amenities included in the room fee!!!! The proprietors and staff were so friendly and helpful embodying the motto "Come as a Guest, Leave as a Friend!" I smacked my finger while kayaking and it would not stop hurting and the staff were very helpful in getting us to a doctor, and of course, I broke my finger (totally my fault, Momma didn't name me Grace!) who x-rayed it, bandaged it up, and I was all set after that! Amelia island is a lovely, quiet, beautiful 7-mile island and so easy to bike and very bike friendly at that time! I really enjoyed biking the island, and ocean kayaking to a nearby restaurant - I think it was The Beach Bistro, or the Oyster Bar on the pier. It was so fun to "park" the kayaks and walk up to the beach front dining! A far cry from my landlocked hometown of Huntsville, AL. Holmes Beach/Amelia Island is my favorite FL destination and I'm happy, although reconfigured, Harrington House still offers a variety of vacation rentals.

What a wonderful feeling to come "home". My husband and I had not been back to our very favorite B…read moreand B in a couple of years. Not that we didn't think of going often, but the stars jut didn't line up for a while. Well finally we were able to go. Megan welcomed us with open arms. It felt so good to be back. If you are ever looking for a true relaxing getaway, Harrington House is your place. Each room is unique and cozy. Some rooms overlook the gulf and you can see the sunset from your room. Some rooms have a balcony. Or you can choose to stay in one of the bungalows. There you have a full kitchen, and a bit more privacy. No matter if you are in the main house, the carriage house, the cottage or a bungalow you will be treated like you are family. The breakfasts that are served are not to be missed. Each day is different, but there us always some sort of home made baked bread. Afternoons you can often enjoy home made chocolate chip cookies. Jo and Frank and their son Mark are the Inn's owners. Along with Ann, Megan and Jeanette, they all do all they can to make your visit the best that it can possibly be. The white sugary beach is just out side your door. There are rarely more than a dozen people at the beach at any one time. It is so peaceful and relaxing. Anna Maria Island is a true gem and Harrington house is the crown jewel. Thank you to all of you for creating such a paradise. Can't wait to see you again soon.

This hotel has went down hill…read more My first stay at this hotel was a few years ago with my family and a friend of mine. Top floor suite, great view, and satisfactory breakfast. Since my prior experience was great, I decided to book a little weekend getaway with my boyfriend to show off the establishment. I called to book our reservation and described IN DEPTH the suite I stayed in previously. I'm unsure if it's just Hampton Inn or all Hilton hotels, but the booking was done through a call center. The call center wasn't a problem, but the outcome upon arrival was. I called to confirm our reservation with the front desk to which I was laughed at (I believe her name was Rebecca). I hung up immediately because I've never experienced such condensation in my life for the most simplest of questions. We almost cancelled our trip right then and there because of the blatant disrespect and arrogance. Mind you, I described IN DEPTH the previous suite i've stayed in. Explain to me how we were placed in a small room with no microwave, fridge, and no garbage bags for the bins. We were pissed! $520 dollars for two nights in a room that we didn't even request. But wait there's more... We were able to get moved to a "suite", aka the same room with a microwave and refrigerator. The TV options were minimal (the times we could get it to work), still no garbage bags, and extremely cramped. Morning rolls around... My boyfriend couldn't even drink the coffee. He relayed to me that the hot breakfast looked "inedible", so he opted for a grab n go yogurt that wasn't even cold. We left the morning after. It was that bad. My entire childhood has been hampton Inn's and It's so beyond disappointing that a Hampton with so much potential (location, history, etc.) could be so careless. Do better.

Cute and clean historic hotel. Extremely friendly staff. We were in a corner suite on the 4th floor…read moreand it was beautiful! Very clean and spacious. Parking was easy. Breakfast was included and good. The building itself is old but so pretty and well kept. Customer service was excellent! Summer was so friendly and kind! I would not have expected to enjoy a Hampton Inn this much! We were pleasantly surprised! :-)

The Meranova Guesr Inn has the best reviews I've seen for any place and after our stay I understand…read morewhy. Based on the pictures and reviews I knew we would enjoy our stay. My husband and I went for a quick honeymoon getaway, just 2 nights of our Florida trip because our room was booked over the weekend. There was plenty of parking in front of the hotel which was perfect because we didn't need our car in Dunedin. Check-in was seamless and the communication with the front desk was excellent. We stayed in the Zen Suite which has a patio facing the street. There is a lovely wine bar with live music across the street. Both nights we sat outside and enjoyed the music but do visit Stirling Wine (I reviewed them as well, great crowd). The Zen Suite is so comfortable and thoughtfully decorated. Anything you need is already in the room including dishes, flatware, refrigerator, iron, blow dryer and robes. It was easy to relax. The king bed was very comfortable. We found everything in the room easy to operate - TV, AC, door locks. We also enjoyed the pool area. The pool wasn't heated so it was too cold for me but my husband enjoyed it. I relaxed on a lounge chair with an umbrella. We also took advantage of the breakfast promo with the red next door which was very convenient. Overall 10/10 doesn't cut it. We cannot wait to visit again and will stay at least 3 nights!

We absolutely loved our stay! The inn was spotless, charming, and full of character. Its location…read moreright in the heart of downtown made it easy to walk to restaurants, shops, and everything the area has to offer. It was the perfect place to stay, and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

This person at Kruz rentals that is in charge of people's Airbnb who live in another state far away…read morefrom Florida is a scammer. They do not do their job and when Airbnb renters go to the property they have to clean and do repairs themselves. Kruz rentals then lies and says nasty things on their review about the renters to save themselves from looking bad and not doing their job. We paid for a clean and ready property but instead we had to spend time to clean appliances/grills/ floors/ change batteries/ thermostats/front door lock etc. We were also in touch with the actual owner of the property so she knew everything and was so very nice and she must have mentioned to Kruz rentals and she left us a bad review even though we did their job of maintaining the property. Kruz rentals most likely uses peoples airbnbs for their own use and friends because owner is in another state. Terrible unreliable and untrustworthy company! Stay away.

For my 1300th review, I must review Royal Boundary Bed and Breakfast because it was such an amazing…read moreexperience.  Liane, our hostess was very welcoming and genuine. She was very helpful showing us around the house, and pointing us out to where everything was.  We had breakfast and snack items galore to make our perfect customized breakfasts at our convenience. We felt very comfortable immediately. We loved every thing including the decor, how clean it was. Our bed mattress and pillows were very comfortable. The bathroom was huge and had a very nice Jacuzzi. The living room, dining room, and kitchen had everything we needed and more. This home felt like paradise to us.  Our favorite place in this home was the lanai and pool.  It was just so beautiful beyond words. We loved going for a swim at night. The water was perfect. It was so relaxing, and it was an all-around spa-like feel.  We are definitely planning our next visit to Royal Bed and Breakfast. I would rather keep it a secret just for us, but I would rather not, so everyone can share the happiness and relaxation that we felt. Englewood Beach, Placida, and Boca Grande which are all beautiful beach towns are all about 15-20 minutes away. It's a great location!  We appreciate Liane very much! P.S. Mocha Coconut, our sweet, spoiled shih Tzu pup loved it as well!

Such a great place! Nice area, clean a cozy room, located…read moreright on the beach...you can't go wrong no matter which one you choose. Great communication with the staff ahead of time and during the stay. Be careful pulling out onto the roadway...some people think they're named Andretti out there.

We love this quaint bungalow on the beach, it's quiet & peaceful. All the other people renting here…read morethat we've met are sweet, friendly & relaxed. Close to many good restaurants. The people that work here are friendly and nice, ready to accommodate almost anything. Our favorite bungalow #102, is perfect with only one draw back. The tub is a step up into tub with steep sides and slippery. We'd like to see the owners redo the tub/shower into an easy to step into shower stall with sliding glass doors. In our mid-70's the current tub is a problem for us to get in & out of. We still love this resort & especially this particular bungalow. We're coming back soon!

From the moment we walked in until we left everything was perfect…read more The restaurant is in tuned to making your experience wonderful. We had reservations and were seated promptly. Lemon with water was presented to us right away. From that point on we were well cared for. The food was excellent. The plate presentation was gorgeous and the food well prepared. All four of the meals that were ordered were out of this world.

Cute restaurant. Loved the decor. Quiet quaint location. The front of house greeter was just the…read moresweetest, smiling at us through the window as we approached the entrance. So welcoming! We were quickly lead to a table way in the back but facing a glass window allowing us a nice view of the lake. Our waitress was not the best....drinks took a bit to arrive, bread was provided halfway through drinks, right before our food arrived, and we felt kind of rushed. My husband was really bothered by the smell of fish. It wasn't the pleasant smell of a nice fish dish cooking, more like the smell of raw fish in a fish shop. I noticed it but it didn't get to me like it affected him. The food was good, but nothing memorable. There isn't a lot of Gluten Free options. I never hold that against any restaurant just thought I'd mention it for us unfortunate folks that can't have Gluten. If we happened to be in the area we'd probably go back for drinks and apps at the bar but would make a special trip.

Completely remodeled after Hurricane Ian - still a charming place to stay very close to the beach -…read moreliterally less than 5 mins door to sand to the Gulf's warm waters! A Cuban food truck across the street made it possible to grab our shot of coffee & walk over to lay in the sand for the day. All necessary amenities were available & the property management team was very attentive. Gaining access to the unit was seamless. Can't wait to return!

I'm staying here now. They don't deserve 1 star. My daughter and I chose it here because of the…read moregood reviews. We got here and our room was hot with the wall air conditioner running continuously. I called the place to tell them it was too hot. The air doesn't work. He kept asking if the air was cold I had to repeat myself more than once that it was barely cool. His answer to this problem is use ceiling fans and box fan to sleep. For 800.00 for 5 nights the air should be cold at least. It also says there are beach chairs..umbrellas and a wagon for the beach. Everything is so rusted I'd be scared to use it. There is also 1 towel for 2 people. I'm Not sure how this place got 5 stars unless it was family or friends giving the reviews or someone getting paid to write them, because this place isn't a 5 star place to stay. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Friends or enemies

This is really a place for those who want to forgo avoid cookie-cutter hotels. Beverly runs a…read moregracious and beautiful b&b. The inn is filled w/ pioneer spirit of a long-ago and can-do farmer who crafted a beautiful home on the edge of a small lake. If you want to sleep under crisp sheets, curl up in an after-bath (FL-weight) robe and enjoy a beautiful breakfast in a lovely restored dining room, this is a must-do property. I indulged in daily late afternoon naps on the 2nd floor screened porch, perched among the canopies of huge Live Oaks-forest bathing at its finest! Fear not! There isn't a single stuffed lamb or kitzish wall hanging to be found. Nothing pseudo about this place. Enjoy the 'real deal'!

We had the pleasure of recently spending 3 nights at the Thurston House. Two words of advice if…read moreyou will be in the area...Stay Here! Bev is the consummate host. The house and accomodations are well cared for, well appointed, and very clean. The breakfasts are delicious. The grounds are beautiful. There is lots to do, and great restaurants in the immediate area. Our new favorite Bed & Breakfast. Tami & Matt