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.

Corner room with a wraparound balcony overlooking the ocean -- hard to beat. This place really…read moredelivers on the experience. The room was spacious with a full setup (king bed, pull-out couch, kitchen, living area), and the bathroom was large and well maintained. Housekeeping was fast and the staff checked in often to make sure we had everything we needed. If you're looking for a relaxing stay with a great view, this is it.

Needed a quick getaway and found this beautiful remodeled resort. It is in a great location right…read moreon the beach. The grounds are maintained and the pool is clean and spacious. There is no restaurant or bar on site, but there are some close by with a 5 to 10 drive. The staff is friendly, attentive and helpful. We were able to head to the beach while we waited to get our room, since we were early. There are loungers and chairs at the beach and it is first come first serve. The same applies to the pool. All rooms have ocean view, but our room was the one closest to the street, so we didnt get the same view as the ones up front. They have 2nd floor and a ground level rooms. The rooms are remodeled with an ocean theme, making it welcoming and getting that vacation feel. I did nit give it a 5 star due to the ac and all the humidity that you can feel at night. Not sure if it was our ac or just being too close to the beach that it was super stuffy, smelled a bit like mildew and it was uncomfortable to sleep. It is pricey, specially during the holidays but a nice hotel with an awesome beach

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.

I really liked the location of this place just open the door and a few steps to such a beautiful…read morebeach. They have beach chairs and toys to use during your stay The staff was really friendly and nice and for the most part we enjoyed our stay. The kitchen has everything you would need toaster, blender, microwave and so on makes it convenient if you need it. The building is older and on the beach so. For the most part they are clean, unless you happen to look under the sofa for a missing shoe. But ignore it. You're on the beach My only real complaint is the a/c is pretty loud, I had earplugs and still a little loud. And even tho they have blinds I would have been happier with blackout curtains for privacy and the lights. All in all we had a good time here with friendly staff and a few steps to 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!

absolutely awful service. manager gave out the name and room number of a guest to a non paying and…read moreaggressive outsider who had been harassing and following him, with no real reason besides he asked for it. total security risk, could have ended so badly.

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...

This is the best place to stay on AMI. The apartments were immaculate and very spacious. We…read morestayed in one of the beach facing rooms and it was perfect. Each night, we would go out on the patio to BBQ and watch the sunset. Being able to open the sliding glass door and hear the waves was so relaxing! The staff at the resort are very friendly and do everything they can to make you feel welcome. I have already booked my stay for next year!

From the owner: Welcome to Sailfish Beach Resort - Come and relax on the sugar white sand beaches of Anna Maria…read moreIsland with this fantastic ground level, direct Gulf front unit. This Gulf front paradise puts you right in front of the powder sand beaches and the stunning crystal clear blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy a spectacular sunset from the comfort of your own living room or simply step out the door and onto the beaches. On the shared patio, you will enjoy island breezes, views of the dunes, and spectacular turquoise waters. Shopping, restaurants and a free trolley are within 2 blocks from this central location. This is the perfect retreat for a couple or a couple with children. There is a spacious living area and a fully stocked kitchen. There is a shared laundry and outdoor shower to rinse off the sand and saltwater Enjoy this unique, laid back, Old Florida style experience for a memorable beach vacation! Rent one or all 4 units for a larger group with up to 16 people. There are two suites with water view on the Gulf side and two in the back with Garden views.

We're visiting from Hawaii--a family of 5 (kids 3, 5, and 10) and after leaving Orlando, we…read morespontaneously drove to Anna Maria Island with no reservations. Everything was sold out, and after calling around with no luck, I finally found BridgeWalk on Yelp. Noah answered and was AMAZING from the start!!He helped us secure a last-minute weekend BridgeWalk and we drove over right away. As a mom, this meant everything to me--our youngest is on the spectrum, and he was completely calm and comfortable in the room. That rarely happens when we travel, so having a space that felt safe for him was huge. The room was spotless, the bathroom was super clean (we loved the shower and tub combo) and the enclosed balcony was such a nice touch. Every staff member from parking to front desk to housekeeping was kind, welcoming, and professional. The location is perfect! There areshops and restaurants downstairs, Daiquiri Deck across the street, mini golf for the kids, and the beach just steps away. They also provide beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels, which made everything so easy for our family. We loved it so much, we extended another night! As a mom who values comfort, cleanliness, and genuine service this place is a 10/10. We will absolutely be back.

We have enjoyed every minute on Anna Maria Island this week. This hotel was fantastic. Everyone has…read morebeen so attentive and nice. If we are ever in this part of the world again, we would definitely repeat our stay.

OMG! We had the best vacation ever at Serenia Cove. And heaven knows it was just what we needed to…read morethaw out for this winter! Best thing was the house was big enough for my husband, me, our son and daughter and her young family. First, owner, Nancy, was the best in helping us decide just which of their 3 gorgeous homes would be the best fit for our family. Any question I had she was spot on with a quick response. She also gave us great recommendations of things our picky family would enjoy. Her website also offers insiders guides with so many options we were never without something to do. It was one of the most stress-free trips we've taken. The home's amenities were just incredible and the decor so bright and charming. We certainly were living liking kings. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen well equipped. And I even got a cook's holiday, enjoying dinner at the Sandbar- the shrimp was to die for. My husband and son were in heaven sitting on the dock fishing together. That made the whole vacation for them. Of course, we took the obligatory photos of swimming in the heated pool to send back to the relatives to make them envious- though I preferred the hot tub. The grandkids thoroughly enjoyed spending each day at the beach. We've definitely decided to return for another family reunion. And with luck may be able to talk my niece into selecting Ana Marie Island for her destination wedding.

I searched for days if not weeks for the perfect rental for our family vacation. Finally late one…read moreevening I stumbled upon "Sirenia". This vacation rental was perfect for our needs, a private pool, spacious and best of all, we got to deal with Nancy instead of some online site. The pool area is awesome, spacious and relaxing. At least twice since we have been home my son has said how much he misses being on vacation. I highly recommend this rental. Thanks Nancy, we'll be back to see you all again one day.

This is our new favorite place to stay. The staff were…read morefriendly and very helpful. The location is great and the beach is steps away. The room was immaculate. We loved our time here. Would definitely recommend!

Rooms are tiny and in need of renovation. The staff was great, housekeeping not so much. They only…read moreclean rooms after a guest departs. Great location across the street from the beach. The road tends to get busy so use caution when crossing to the beach. They offer chairs and umbrellas on the beach, if you don't mind a bit of rude attitude from the service person. It was an okay stay but we probably won't return.