As we pack up to leave on this beautiful Saturday morning, we reflect on what a relaxing,…read moredelightful time we have spent here! As others have noted in their reviews, Ken and Jeff are constantly working to keep up this lovely family resort. It is clean and landscaped beautifully, and the rooms are just right! With a sitting area in our two bedroom, we enjoyed the recliner and couch as we watched movies in the evening. In our full kitchen, we stocked the refrigerator from the local Publix and made our breakfast and lunch, which we packed for the beach. Many guests chose to grill out as we saw when we would load up to go to a local restaurant for dinner, but we preferred eating out! On our first night at Hurricane Hanks restaurant down the road, we met up with a resident who offered us more ideas for restaurants for dinner. There's nothing like walking right out onto the beach to spend a morning watching the waves, seeing dolphins frolic, observing osprey catching their breakfast, and swimming in the water among schools of fish. Many of the guests knew each other from yearly vacations, and we have already made our reservation for next year! Anna Maria Island is quiet and family friendly. White Sands Resort offers shuffleboard and corn hole right next to the pool, but the best show is the sunset. On our first night, we were surprised to see how many lined the beach to see God's beauty, of course clapping at the end! Thank you to Ken, Jeff, Joy, and Esther for a wonderful stay. We wish you the best in the coming year, and we look forward to seeing you again!

We've been coming to Ana Maria Island for 30 years always renting a different place every time…read moreanyway we stumbled upon White Sands Beach resort maybe two years ago and it was absolutely spectacular the rooms are just perfect the bedding is comfortable the white sand is blinding and the color of the water is absolutely spectacular. Most of the folks that go here come back year after year and I understand why. Nothing like a family owned business they were card and it shows. I will be back.

Loved staying here. It is super basic, a bit old but clean and comfortable and all that we needed…read morefor a short stay at a beautiful beach. Great location on a beautiful ,quiet beach ..no crowds, no fighting for chairs , just very laid back and simple. We had two rooms with kitchenettes. One room was across the road from the other which was okay but we didn't realize that when reserving. No big deal really but worth letting others know to check when booking if its across the street.The price was amazing...please don't jack it up ! Eric and the staff were very friendly and accomodating. The little beach shop has some basic items and beverages which was great. We had a great time and we would definitely come back !!

We had a nice stay. Being 100% honest, it's far from a fancy place and rooms are a little beat up,…read moreshowers doesn't have a lot of water and there were some itens that could be updated/replaced... BUT you can't beat the convenience of being steps away from the beach, if that's what you're looking for, like we were. We will probably stay here again for that reason. We stayed at a very nice hotel, also by the beach, triple the price and the beach access had a gate, you have to go thru the dunes, etc. this place is literally at the beach.

Absolutely love this place. So chill. Right on the beach. Well cared for in a subtle, calm way…read more None of the insanity of a beach front mega hotel - you feel like you just happen to live on the beach. Perfect.

What an amazing place to stay!!! A family friendly place right on the beach! Beach was clean with…read morechairs and umbrellas, pool and hot tub that the kids loved as much as the beach! They even have a grill that you can cookout, which we did one night. Staff nice and accommodating. Bistro right across from the Mainsail was amazing and drink coupons provided to try it out! A must stay place in Florida!

This is what the feet of Marina's guest look like after walking barefoot from the kitchen to the…read morebathroom and back. The pool is not cleaned and the elevator simply stinks. Nothing has changed in five years, the same old couches and pillows etc. Too bad...

Amazing and beautiful restaurant by Marriott. For birthday,…read moremy wife surprised me by booking a stay in the Waterline Villas & Marina. She booked the stay through her Marriott account and being a regular customer she was upgraded to the suite. Since this was our first time at Waterline Villas & Marina we were surprised by the suites they offered to us. The suite consisted of 2 bedrooms with attached bathroom, living room and kitchen. It seemed like a house which was clean and had all the necessary and required equipments including washer and dryer. The view from our site was beautiful and it was beautiful and stunning. They also have their own restaurant which from the reviews seemed delicious and well priced. Although we couldn't have food from restaurant this time but we will be back definitely for more days of stay.

From check in through check out everything was great. The room is very nicely decorated,…read morecomfortable and the A/C and ceiling fan did a great job combatting the August heat. The text communications were helpful and timely. The bed was very comfortable and the beach is just steps behind the room!

We were very fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend the…read more day/night at Seabreeze at Anna Maria Inn. It was a real treat, made us feel very special. For starters it was such a lovely location, our room was directly on the beach. We had a million dollar view and front row seats for God's handywork of a fantastic sunset. Earlier we spend time in the ocean, it was warm and delighful! In the evening, we went the sort distance to Anna Marie and enjoyed a wonderful dinner. The room was beautiful and inviting with king bed and magnifient bathroom. Lastly the staff was the best asset of the Inn. Ivan and Nicole were the best and demonstrated a high degree of customer service. They answered our many questions and helped us to get settled. I had made an error in booking ( be aware of the type of room you are booking from beach front to beach side). They worked very quickly to remidy my mistake. We plan to return later this summer for started.

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.

We had such a great stay at Compass Hotel by Margaritaville in Bradenton! The location is…read morefantastic--right on the water with absolutely gorgeous marina views that immediately put you in vacation mode. If you're lucky and have a water front room, you might even see some manatees! The pool area is EPIC: huge, tropical, relaxing, and the perfect place to spend an afternoon with a drink. They even had a live DJ in the afternoon! The watermelon margarita was top notch! Our room was clean, comfortable, and spacious, and I loved the large walk-in shower. The entire property has that laid-back Margaritaville vibe without feeling over-the-top. Service was excellent throughout our stay--everyone we interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. They couldn't accommodate a late checkout for us but offered to store our luggage while we enjoyed a bit more pool time. Between the waterfront views, beautiful pool, great location, and wonderful staff, this is such a fun little Florida getaway. We would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed here for a one night staycation. The floor boards could use cleaning and the bathroom tile…read morewasn't the cleanest so I would say those areas could use improvement. The location is super convenient, the staff is friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was massive & plentiful. The pool is open until 11 pm. We received quality service at the pool from the staff. We were able to see manatees from the room which was pretty cool. I enjoyed the gym, equipment seems fairly new. Parking lot is huge. Check Compass Hotel out if you are in the area.

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.

There is quite a bit of misleading and inconsistent information across Google, Expedia, and…read moreTripAdvisor for this property. It would really benefit from a full reconciliation by the owner, as it is not a true "resort" and several advertised amenities are either inaccurate or unavailable. Unfortunately, the price point does not align with the overall experience. If you're expecting convenience, note that the coffee shop doesn't open until 8:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM. **Pros:** Customer service was excellent, and the location is a major highlight--you're just steps from the beach. Free parking is a plus, and the room was clean upon arrival. I also appreciated their effort to be more eco-conscious by using glass instead of plastic in the rooms. Complimentary arrival drinks were a nice touch, and the free rental bikes were a great perk. **Cons:** There are no beach cabanas (only three by the pool, not beachfront), no champagne service, and room service is very delayed (not available until after 3 PM). The charcoal grill area shown on the arrival map does not exist. There was no working ice machine and no ice provided in the room freezer. There is also no true poolside bar--just a small indoor convenience/bar area. Additionally, there is no continental breakfast, and it's unclear whether the pool is actually heated. Overall, while the location and staff are strong, the lack of amenities and inconsistencies make it difficult to justify the cost.

I would give it less stars but Itzey and Shawn saved the resort. The rooms were falling apart, and…read morethe toilet barely flushed. For $600 per night we had to pay extra to stay until 11am because checkout was at 10. The level of service and comfort did not align with the price. Free beach chairs and umbrellas do not make up for a dated moldy room and the fact that there are literally never any towels available by the pool. An Airbnb would have been a better choice for this beautiful beach vacay