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.

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!

This is our new favorite place to stay. The room was wonderful and the beach is beautiful and…read moreclean. Jenny took great care of us at check in and met all our needs. Anthony went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Nicole was very helpful as well the next morning. We will definitely be back

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!

Awesome staycation! Booked this hotel the night prior. Ive seen Margaritaville hotels, restaurants,…read more& even went on the cruise but this was my first stay at a hotel. The staff allowed me to check in early ! The room was very well nice & clean along with the lobby area. The price was decent as well. The pool was pretty big! It wasn't an inconvenience but they let us know that due to construction, the water would be off 9p to 5am. That was out of the hotels control. Also, when i booked via Expedia, i was told that I would get a free bottle of wine. They were unfortunately out but offered 2 free drinks at the bar which was very accommodating! The breakfast area was also clean and tasty.

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.

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.

For the price, a full service hotel would be more in line with what I would hope for probably. The…read morestaff members were kind and tried to help when possible which I truly appreciate. We encountered staff members from the front desk, cafe, housekeeping and pool all of which were kind. And the beach was steps away from our unit. We were there 4 nights and stayed in the 2 bedroom unit. The unit was updated and trendy. There were some issues and maintenance came out twice. There was a towel rack that broke and fell, shower head that broke off, running toilet that would not stop and glass door that would not lock. These were not huge but kept us busy on our vacation. The pool is nice, but small and cold. The beach umbrella/reclining chairs were not manned so there was no service and the service at the pool was spotty. The cafe was handy and I used it several times for breakfast and lunches but it had a horrible smell that was always there. The food was decent and since there are no restaurants nearby it was definitely good to have. One night there was loud work being done on a unit building and the front desk got them to finally stop at 10:45 pm. There were electrical cords on the walkway as well as ladders which lined the walkway to the beach. I understand it's low season and updates need to be done at that time but I wish we would have known that upfront or had a better price to offset these issues. We were really hoping for a resort not just a motel on the beach.

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.