A seven-mile barrier island on Florida's Gulf Coast: soft white sand, warm Gulf water and the classic Old Florida character of three distinct communities.
Emerald Kite's Anna Maria Island vacation rentals cover the City of Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach. The Anna Maria Island beach rental collection includes privately owned beach houses, villas and condos, each represented by an established professional property manager. That range lets couples, families and larger groups compare different layouts without losing the local support that matters during a stay.
For guests seeking a higher-end stay, select luxury Anna Maria Island vacation homes pair generous living space with upgraded interiors, Gulf views or outdoor amenities. Some Anna Maria Island rentals have private pools; others trade private outdoor space for direct or walkable beach access. Condos can be a strong choice for travellers who prefer a beachfront position, elevators or shared resort-style amenities.
Location should guide the shortlist. Anna Maria rentals at the north end feel residential and put Pine Avenue and Bean Point close by. Holmes Beach vacation rentals offer a central base near shops, restaurants and Manatee Beach. Bradenton Beach suits visitors who want a livelier beach-town setting near restaurants, shops, waterfront activities and Coquina Beach. Use bedroom and guest filters together when planning a large-group or multigenerational trip.
Marni looks after Anna Maria Island & Holmes Beach for Emerald Kite. Lines are open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST.
Start with the space your group needs, then use the available property and experience links to narrow the collection. Each direct link opens matching Anna Maria Island & Holmes Beach vacation rentals, with the closest bedroom and guest-capacity matches shown first.
A rotating selection of professionally managed Anna Maria rentals across all three island communities. Compare bedrooms, bathrooms, sleeping capacity and rates, then explore the size links for more family and large-group options.
The three communities offer different settings for beach rentals, so choosing the right part of the island is the quickest way to narrow your search.
Relaxed and residential, known for its beaches, wildlife and historic character. Pine Avenue is the best-known stretch for shopping, dining and strolling, and Bean Point at the tip has a peaceful setting and beautiful views.
The largest of the three communities and the island's commercial centre, with convenient access to beaches, restaurants, shops and rentals. Manatee Beach here is a family-friendly beach with convenient amenities.
A distinctly beach-town atmosphere, with restaurants, shops, waterfront activities and access to the Gulf beaches. Coquina Beach at this end has picnic areas and visitor facilities.
Miles of shoreline for swimming, walking, shelling, sun and sunsets - Bean Point in the north, Manatee Beach in Holmes Beach and Coquina Beach in the south.
Boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, cycling, dolphin-watching excursions and nature, on an island the water runs through.
The island is best known for fresh local seafood. The Beach Bistro, 6600 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, has been honoured by ZAGAT, Wine Spectator and the James Beard Foundation.
Boutiques, gift, beach, clothing, art and jewelry stores, with Pine Avenue in Anna Maria the best-known stretch. Publix at 3900 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, covers the groceries.
Bicycles are a popular way to explore, and the free Anna Maria Island trolley connects all three communities, so many guests do without a rental car altogether.
Shelling, nature and quiet stretches of sand. The island takes protection of its beaches seriously, and visitors are asked to look after sea turtles and nesting birds.
Sarasota-Bradenton International is 15 miles away and Tampa International is 51 miles. Sarasota is closer; Tampa has a wider variety of air carriers.
You do not necessarily need to drive everywhere. The free Anna Maria Island trolley connects the three communities, bicycles are popular, and walking works well when your rental is close to the beach, restaurants or shops.
Beach regulations include restrictions on pets, alcohol, glass containers, bicycles and motorised vehicles, and visitors are asked to protect sea turtles, nesting birds and other wildlife. The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce is a useful local resource.
A private house may offer more outdoor space, a private pool and separation between generations. A condo may offer a beachfront position or shared amenities. Both are worth comparing here before you decide.
Every home on this page is privately owned and run by an established local management company, and the agent you speak to knows the island.
Unedited notes sent to the Emerald Kite team after their stay.
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“Our stay at Anna Maria property 896635 in December 2019 was fantastic. The location is perfect, right on the beautiful Anna Maria beach, so walks and runs on the beach are right out the back door. And the pool was perfect for our family of 16 - 8 adults and...”
“Good morning Neil, The Condo was fantastic for both my brother and his wife and my family. We truly enjoyed our stay, thank you. Everything about AMI was great too. The seafood and music scene was amazing people and weather. Can't wait to visit again....”
The things travellers ask us most before they book.
It depends on the kind of week you want. Anna Maria at the northern end is relaxed and residential, known for its beaches, wildlife and historic character, with Pine Avenue for shopping and dining. Holmes Beach in the centre is the largest of the three communities and the island's commercial centre, which makes it particularly popular with families. Bradenton Beach at the southern end has a beach-town atmosphere, with restaurants, shops and waterfront activities.
Bean Point at the northern end is known for its peaceful setting and beautiful views. Manatee Beach in Holmes Beach is a popular family-friendly beach with convenient amenities. Coquina Beach at the southern end has picnic areas and visitor facilities. The island is seven miles long, so none of them is far.
Not necessarily. The free Anna Maria Island trolley connects the island's three communities, which makes it convenient to reach beaches, restaurants and shopping without driving. Bicycles are also a popular way to explore, and walking works well if your rental is close to the beach or the shops. A car helps if you plan to travel off the island.
Yes. Beach regulations include restrictions on pets, alcohol, glass containers, bicycles and motorised vehicles on the beach, and visitors are asked to protect sea turtles, nesting birds and other wildlife. The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce publishes current local visitor information.
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is 15 miles from the island and Tampa International Airport is 51 miles. Sarasota is the closer of the two, while Tampa offers a wider variety of air carriers.
Yes. Every home is privately owned but represented by an established property-management company responsible for cleaning, maintenance and guest support during your stay. Before a property joins the portfolio it is assessed on location, the quality of the accommodation, access to amenities and the reputation and responsiveness of the management company, and it is removed if it stops meeting that standard.
It varies by property rather than by destination. Ask your agent to identify homes that currently accept pets, then confirm the type, number and size limits before booking. Property rules, including smoking policies, are supplied for the individual home.
Payment schedules, cancellation terms and any protections vary by property manager and destination. Your agent will identify the contracting property manager and provide the applicable rental agreement and payment terms for review before you book.
They are our own rankings and they describe the interior furnishings only - not the price, the view or the location. A Platinum or Gold home can cost less than a Silver one in a better position. Rankings move up when a home is upgraded and down when it has not been refreshed in a while.
Where a manager has supplied a starting rate you will see it on the listing; where they have not, rates are quoted on request because they change with season and length of stay. Check-in and checkout times vary by property and manager, and your agent will confirm both for the home you choose.
Tell us who is travelling and when, and a destination specialist will narrow the homes down to the handful that actually suit your group.
