My family and I have rented many, many beach houses from mike norman over the years and can…read morehonestly say that the customer service and professionalism is tops in my book. As we usually rent around a holiday, the island & the mike norman office are very, very busy. This has never been a problem for my family, as the women in that office have always done whatever they can to accomodate us, and usually more. Cable was out..someone was there in an hour to fix it. The mike norman office has been around going on 35 years so the local knowledge they bring is beyond measure. Best recommends for food, fun, & family I work in customer service myself, so, I always appreciate it when is done well...and they are doing it well

I called Mike Norman Realty with a simple question about a condo that I was trying to rent for the…read morecoming season. All I wanted to know was lf they had received a text that I had sent them. I never even got a chance to ask before the person on the phone launched into tirade about how busy they were. I got the feeling that I was somehow doing the wrong thing in actually asking a question. The person was both abrupt and dismissive. I ended up canceling the booking. If their business is so good that they cannot show common courtesy to their customers, they don't need my business. I went online and booked a better place through another realtor who could not have been more accommodating.

Rented a beach house for our family summer vacation and are very happy customers!…read moreRental execution was quick & easy, we knew what to expect. Pictures online reflected the current state of the rental, and everything was in good working order. We enjoyed ourselves very much and will definitely be back!

The place to call when looking for a beach rental on Anna Maria Island!…read more I've had several experiences renting from Gulf Bay Realty when visiting Anna Maria Island and all of them have been top notch! It's always such a pleasant experience working with Zita and she's really good at telling you exactly what your rental will look like, where it is and what's nearby. She's pointed me to really great restaurants and things to do on AMI. Plus, all the beach homes I've rented have been well-cared for! I'm sure their home-buying or selling experience is just as good. Jesse and Robin have been in the office on several occasions when I've visited and they're always friendly and professional.

I just recently returned home from a wonderful vacation on Anna Maria Island and couldn't be…read morehappier w/Island Vacation Properties. After having a bad experience w/another realty company the year before, I was weary about going through a realty company again but Island Vacation Properties was wonderful. Their employees were always helpful and polite and made my entire rental experience stress-free. The condo I rented was immaculate and the check-in process was very easy. Loved the "welcome bag" they placed in our unit full of fun goodies for the trip and plenty of maps and island info. Had a wonderful vacation and am already planning to return next year. Will absolutely use them again next time around.

I'm so sad to write this review because honestly, the property was very nice. We had almost no…read morecomplaints. And then came the charges after we left. Keep in mind I had had multiple phone conversations, we confirmed a one month rental while we waited to close on our house, and everything seemed on the up and up. Then they said we hadn't informed them there would be dogs and there was a pet fee. I replied oh yes I did, it was the first email I sent and the first conversation we had in late June. They said well whatever we are charging you. I said no, I told you about the dogs, and we negotiated the month long rental fee which I agreed to pay, and you already knew about the dogs so I assumed it was in that total amount. Then came the rudeness, the gaslighting, and shutting me down. They are not interested at all in customer service, even though I have in writing that I informed them of the dogs. The dogs were part of the deal from the beginning. They charged the card they had on file without my approval and with no additional paperwork signed. On their invoice, it tells you you can go to YapStone Inc if you have complaints about the charges. I did, and followed the info to Florida. The number they tell you to call for Yap immediately is picked up and hangs up on you. So clearly not a legit business number. They also give you a number for Florida Office of Financial Regulation, but THAT number is a scam trying to sell me fake Medicare. Wow wow wow. So now not only do I think the company is just unethical and rude, but I am wondering if this is a fraud scheme from top to bottom because their payment processing company clearly isn't a legit business. There are lots of rentals in Florida folks, look elsewhere and get it from a mom and pop owner who won't scam you like this.

We have rented through Duncan Real Estate for the past 4 years. Petra has made every years month…read moreget away perfect in every way. We drive from Vermont to the island in March or April. For the past 2 years (2021 and 2022) we have stayed in a duplex rental on 81st Street. The 2 bedroom, 2 bath rental is clean, comes equipped with every beach amenity imaginable, includes both children and adult bikes and helmets, and a kayak. The beach is an easy 3 block walk from the house. The only downside to this property is the screened in back porch is never quiet as the neighbors pool has a loud filtering system that never turns off and the air conditioner unit is loud. Sadly we are not able to rent this home for 2023 for the dates we wanted but Petra from Duncan Real Estate found us an ideal rental in the price range we could afford. (Rentals have almost doubled in price over the past 5 years!) I highly recommend working with Petra at Duncan Real Estate if you are looking for a vacation rental on AMI.

For many years, my husband and I have rented on AMI. This year we rented AMI BEACH HOME through…read moreDuncan for two months. This is considered a premier rental. We will NEVER rent this house again. For starters, the kitchen was minimally stocked... Just the required pots, pans, dishes and glassware, but NO serving dishes, platters, etc. We assume their personal serving pieces were in several kitchen cabinets that were locked. MORE importantly, the owners live in a different country, and manage the electrical system for AMI Beach Home from their home abroad. We were UNABLE to use the SPA for several days while the problem was being DISTANTLY resolved. The MOST significant issue was that we were WITHOUT Wi-Fi for six days, a MAJOR inconvenience to us during our stay . After almost a week of the owner trying to fix the problem from abroad, it was finally resolved. To compensate us for our inconvenience at this premier rental, the owners reluctantly but finally agreed to compensate us with a " small gift card to a local restaurant" I will end by saying that my husband and I found this "compensation gift" AN INSULT as we were paying $700+ per night for this premier property Respectfully submitted , Bennett Prichard

My husband and I have visited Anna Maria Island, FL 9 times and have used Anna Maria Island…read moreAccomodations, Inc. at least 4 of those times and have nothing but great things to say about them. They are always polite, helpful, efficient, have always tried to get us into the property on check in day as soon as possible and the properties are always clean and perfect. We have learned our lesson the hard way by using other realtors and will only rent properties with Anna Maria Island Accomodations for now on. Thank you Anna Maria Island Accomodations for making our vacations at your special piece of the world always extra special for us. Marsha Stevenson South Shore, KY

A WAVE FROM IT ALL - 404 Spring Ave:…read more Pros - Bedrooms/bathrooms (except half bath, see below) - Location Cons - Half bath lock mechanism was difficult to engage. - Kitchen utensils were in dire need of replacement; pots and pans were scratched and warped, knives were dull, plastic plates and bowls had seen better days. Fridge temp was set at 36 degrees. Didn't discover this until the next day after we stocked fridge. Everything on top 2 shelves froze - fruit was unusable afterwards. - The only beach equipment provided were 6 chairs, all the low-to-the- ground type, and one small, worn out beach cart. No beach umbrella. We called about this: They said "Too bad, that's what you get." Had to rent our own regular height beach chairs, a decent beach cart, a cooler, beach toys, and beach umbrella. - Ping pong paddles were worn out, no balls provided; we had to buy some at Publix. - No outdoor shower or hose. Only hose present was hooked up to the pool, unable to disconnect. We had to wash sand off our feet from a faucet behind some bushes.

We felt so welcomed and taken care of by our friends at the Island RE office in Anna Maria…read more We had to move out of our first place on the island and John was able to get us into a new property only 2 blocks from the beach and all the shops in the town of Anna Maria. The house was beautiful. Completely remodeled with everything we needed for our time on the island. They saved our vacation! After traveling from Seattle to do Disney, we wanted a peaceful second week in FL. This house and Anna Maria were just what we imagined. Thank you to everyone at Island RE.

We absolutely loved our stay at the Coquina Sands!! This place was beautiful and very clean, as…read morewell as very comfortable! There was so much space for our family of six to spread out. The walk to the beach was a breeze and only two minutes! We could see the beach from of the decks and we really enjoyed sitting on these decks to relax. You are within a short ten minute walk to ice cream, and restaurants and shopping! I highly recommend this place for a relaxing vacation on the beautiful Anna Maria Island!!

Let's face it. Buying or Selling a home is maybe the most stressful adventure of your life. That is…read moreunless you have CINDY QUINN working with you. She will handle all the issues and make your buying or selling real estate project a wonderful experience. How does she do it? She has the experience in real estate to handle any issue and get things done. That eliminates your stress. After a few trips to Anna Marie Island, my wife and I felt it would be a great place to retire. Rather than spin the wheel to see what real estate agent would be assigned to us, we decided to listen to a Bradenton friend's recommendation. We have another friend on Key Royal that gave us a different recommendation too. So the plan was to meet and greet the two agents from different real estate companies, interview each and pick one. First up was Cindy Quinn. Our meeting was really good. We were so impressed with Cindy, we decided to cancel our plans to meet the other real estate agent. Cindy listened to us, collected our wish list for our new home and with total confidence, told us that she will enjoy helping us find our next, new home. Later that evening, she sent us an email with information on several homes that covered a wide range of offerings, all within the location that we were targeting. Talk about saving time. She didn't wait a few days which is what you would expect. She started working for us right away. Cindy's batch of homes allowing us to pick, helped her to qualify us so we could cut to the chase. The next day, we saw home #1. Right direction but missing one element. The next day we checked out home #2 and we were ready to make an offer. Flying back to our other home, Cindy handled everything right here in Florida. And I mean everything from Home Inspection to Closing, all the crazy details were taken care of by Cindy, while we were out of town. She was great, making the entire experience stress free. So unless you want to spin that big wheel of real estate agents to see who they assign to you. Just listen to the strong reviews and our recommendation to you. Contact CINDY QUINN and then relax. Before you know it, you'll be writing a nice CINDY QUINN review here too.

I met Cindy today at an open house and found her very informative and pleasant to speak with! Great…read morehouse in Key Royale built by Kern!

Robert was responsive and conscientious with the tasks at hand. Sealed windows and trimmed a large…read morepalm. Reasonably priced. Will definitely call him with future projects. I highly recommend.

Robert is extremely reliable and reasonably priced. He replaced a smoke detector and fixed our…read morefence damaged after Hurricane Helene. He is trustworthy and extremely professional. I highly recommend.

Absolutely beautiful place to stay! The condo was immaculate....not one complaint as far as…read morecleanliness. It was also very well-decorated. The high ceilings and light walls made it feel so spacious. The beds were very comfortable. My favorite place was the enclosed porch....great views of the water. It was the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee every morning. Would love to go back someday!! Highly recommend this place to anyone! Sonya L.

Highly recommend this very professional and responsive rental agency. The home we rented was first…read morerate in all regards. We had the opportunity to meet one of the owners who didn't hesitate to fulfill two small requests. He even offered some great restaurant suggestion. Don't look any further for all of your vacation rental needs in Anna Maria Island.

I've been working with Brittnee for the past three years, and she has truly become my trusted real…read moreestate person. She is incredibly professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and always knows exactly what needs to be done. Most recently, she helped us rent both my parents' home and my brother's home, and the entire process was seamless. She knew exactly how to position the properties, what strategy to use, and how to get the right tenants in quickly. Both homes were rented in no time! I was also extremely impressed with how thorough she was throughout the application and background-check process. She made sure everything was properly vetted and kept us informed every step of the way. After working with Brittnee for three years, I can confidently say that when it comes to real estate, she's the person I trust and recommend. She consistently goes above and beyond, and I'm so grateful to have her in my corner!

Amazing Realtor!! I found April Green from diligent research…read morethrough Google, Yelp and Rate My Agent. All the reviews were so complimentary I was intrigued. Before I chose my realtor I interviewed 4 different people/real estate companies. I chose April because she listened, she was realistic about the value vs. current real estate market, and she seemed eager to get the listing and I took a leap of faith. I'm so glad I chose her. Her attention to detail through out the process was fantastic. She gave me step by step advise and support. She advocated well during negotiations and went above and beyond any realtor I have ever worked with. If I am ever in the market for property again in the Sarasota/ Bradenton area, I wouldn't hesitate to use April. 100% worth every penny.