On the Gulf of Mexico, seven-mile long Anna Maria Island, Florida is home to three communities, Anna Maria City in the north, Holmes Beach in the center and Bradenton Beach to the south. Each offers a range of accommodation options and shares a laid-back atmosphere that makes Anna Maria an ideal choice for a quiet seaside getaway. Located a one-hour drive from Tampa, the island is most easily reached from Sarasota-Bradenton and Tampa International airports.
Palm Tree Villas sits on a quiet side street close to Anna Maria's white sandy beach and the Gulf of Mexico. The relaxed ambiance in this popular, family-run resort makes it a good choice for a family getaway. Accommodation at Palm Tree Villas ranges from studios sleeping one or two people to three-bedroom villas for up to eight, each en suite with a well-equipped kitchen and garden patio. The resort has its own pool.
Tradewinds Resort has studios and cottages in charming pastel shades accommodating up to six people. Located on a quiet private side street with easy access to both Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, the resort offers al fresco eating options, a heated pool and a private fishing dock. The resort can accommodate pets and has laundry facilities for guests.
Accommodation at Harrington House includes both bed and breakfast suites and self-catering bungalows, all of which are decorated in a traditional, old-world style. The atmosphere is one of relaxed elegance. Harrington House prides itself on its restaurant as well as its serene grounds on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico. The website provides extensive photos and details of each room.
Mainsail Lodge and Beach Inn is an upmarket Gulf-front resort offering two- and three-bedroom suites where the emphasis is on luxurious facilities and elegant surroundings. Accommodation in each of the units is spacious and comes with professional quality kitchens, fine bed linen and plasma TVs. Around the heated swimming pool is a poolside grill and sun deck. The resort's nearby marina has 60 boat slips available for lease by the day, week or month.
