A Ray Of Sunshine- Amazing property private basketball court pool/spa on a canal

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6164.7 sq m

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Parking available
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Anna Maria, FL

Anna Maria City Pier
‪2 min drive‬
Bean Point Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Anna Maria Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Master bedroom with door leading outside

1 King Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Hallway bathroom

Master bathroom

Master bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

A Ray of Sunshine
232 Chilson Avenue
Anna Maria Island, FL 34216

AT A GLANCE
Newly remodeled professionally decorated beach cottage with terrazzo floors and new metal roof
3 Bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with wood plantation sliders to Pool
Private pool and spa, basketball court, private dock and boat ramp for easy kayak and paddle board launching
Beach access a short walk away
Close to Pine Avenue shops, restaurants, and free trolley access
Fully stocked kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances
2 King and 2 twins to comfortably sleep 6
2 Ensuite Bathrooms
Lanai with a custom-built fire pit
Wireless internet and cable
Washer and dryer in property

This beautiful, newly remodeled beach cottage is the perfect island getaway for your family vacation. Conveniently located within walking distance to Anna Maria's picturesque white sand beaches, Pine Avenue's restaurants and shops, and access to the free trolley.Be sure to bring your kayaks and paddle boards so you can take advantage of the easy canal access from the small backyard boat launch. The boat dock provides clear, no-bridge access to Bimini Bay, ideal for the ambitious fisherman. Spend summer nights out on the lanai and roast marshmallows over the custom-built fire pit, or take a dip in the private, heated pool and spa. Challenge your friends to a round of basketball on your own private court! You'll never run out of things to do at this property.

This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home cozily accommodates 6 people, great for small families and groups of friends. Complete with stunning terrazzo floors, a new metal roof and plantation shutters. The chefs in your party will love the fully-stocked kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and gorgeous quartz countertops. Every bedroom has sliding glass doors leading out to the pool and spacious backyard. The pool is even complete with a child's security fence, making the home a safe relaxation spot for families with young children. Make the most of your island vacation at this amazing beach cottage!

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
A Ray of Sunshine features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The first bedroom has been newly renovated and features a king sized bed, private bathroom, and a flatscreen TV. The second bedroom features a king sized bed, private bathroom, and a flatscreen TV. The third bedroom features 2 twin beds, a flatscreen TV, and a private bathroom.

Exterior
This property has a spacious wrap-around driveway. To the left of the home is a gate guests can use to access the tropical backyard area and canal front views of Bimini Bay. Enjoy the private heated pool and spa surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and the beautiful water view. There is also a private dock for your boat so you can go fishing, boating, or even kayaking. This home is perfect for your next vacation to Anna Maria Island. It is just a few minutes from the beach, canal front, and has a pool with a spa. It’s everything you could want!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.

Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

Island Players - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Anna Maria City Pier - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Bean Point Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Anna Maria Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬5 min drive
‪Two Scoops - ‬2 min drive
‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬12 min walk
‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Ray Of Sunshine- Amazing property private basketball court pool/spa on a canal have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is A Ray Of Sunshine- Amazing property private basketball court pool/spa on a canal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Ray Of Sunshine- Amazing property private basketball court pool/spa on a canal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Ray Of Sunshine- Amazing property private basketball court pool/spa on a canal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Ray Of Sunshine- Amazing property private basketball court pool/spa on a canal located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

2 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

Wonderful house!! Great location. Basketball court was a hit with the 12-17yr olds. Hot tub and pool were great, house is very spacious and 3 bathrooms make a huge difference. Would book again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda R., Troy, USA

27 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Getaway

We loved A Ray of Sunshine Close to everything on the island, on a canal. Very spacious 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Kitchen had everything you would need and was user friendly. Beautiful pool, outdoor eating area, bikes, kayaks and even a firepit(didn’t use, but was available). You can’t go wrong, if you rent this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

27 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chilling On Chilson

Excellent would visit again in a heart beat!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russ M., Green Bay

19 March 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay on Anna Maria Island!

Very nice home with fantastic backyard including pool, patio, grill, spa, sport court, and canal dock. Place was clean and bright, and comes with everything you'd need. Especially nice was the onsite availability of bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas, pull cart, etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

23 March 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location easy access to beaches and all the shops!

This rental was perfect for my wife and our friends. Easily one of the better rentals we have had. Convenient location to beaches and shops, also the amenities for the property were outstanding.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

joann V., Livonia. Michigan

15 February 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house with great amenities

My only complaint was lots of work going on during our stay. A dock was being taken out which was a day and a half of noise and another day a bathroom had work done and the shower couldn’t be used for 24 hours. The men working also had no masks. Both were annoying. Also keep lights on. A few large cockroaches spotted. Other then that the house was great

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Vancouver

15 February 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Did not disappoint!

This was the best rental we have had on AMI to date and we have stayed almost a dozen times. Excellent and conveniently located close to shops and resto's, 4 min walk to beach access and amazing amenities. House had some older charm but is welcomed as a lot of AMI is being converted to much bigger and danting homes. Easy access for my older parents, beautiful grounds with amazing access to canal. Looking forward to renting again for sure.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

21 November 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and clean

Loved

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

11 November 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Three Days!

We recently rented this property when our trip to Mexico was canceled. Wow....do things happen for a reason! We had the MOST relaxing, stress-free, fun three days at this home. A true vacation! Everything was perfect: the pool is SO clean and amazing, the basketball court was so cool for my three teen sons, we used the kayaks several times, the beds are super comfortable, quiet location, and the management company is amazing with their communication. You are walking distance to the beach, amazing restaurants and shops too! We loved the lobster mac n' cheese pizza at Slim's, the breakfast skillets at Ginny and Jane's, the donuts at Donut Experience! We rented a golf cart, but you really didn't need it with this location. We used our rental car to go to Publix and get groceries. I think that would have been tough with the golf cart if you are buying a lot. There is a little convenience store around the corner too. I would say the only thing that probably needs to be replaced is a beach umbrella. Maybe it was there and we couldn't find it? But the sun was pretty hot, so we only went to the beach for an hour or so at a time, and were happy with coming back to the house. Although maybe my sons hid the umbrella because they just wanted to stay at the house the entire time?? That could be! Honestly, we would LOVE to rent this house again! Would not hesitate for a second to come back to Anna Maria Island too! With the forecast of snow tomorrow, we just need to get over the depression of being back in the cold! Thanks so much!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

24 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Perfect house for the fam. Kids loved the basketball court and pool and the house is well laid out and was well appointed. Walking distance to restaurants and the beach. We will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

25 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

We loved our stay on Anna Maria Island. We were apprehensive with the location since we’ve always rented condos right on the beach, but it was a short 5 minute walk to the beach and the road to cross wasn’t super busy. It was wonderful having the pool at the house if we didn’t feel like dealing with the sand. We used the kayaks to go out into the bay a few times and even got to see some manatees up close and personal. The house was well-equipped with towels, beach gear, etc. A perfect match for our family of four. Thanks!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

11 March 2018

Beautiful property in a perfect location on Anna Maria.

My family of 5 spent a beautiful week in Anna Maria. This property was ideally located close to all of the amenities on Pine Avenue with easy access to the beach. We spent hours in the pool, hot tub and playing on the sport court. The property is located on a quiet dead-end street so the kids biked with no worries. The beach is a short 5+ minute walk and the provided cart/wagon made the trip easy. The house has plenty of room to spread out and relax.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

ronnie s.

9 March 2018

Amazing stay on AMI

We come to AMI every year and are always looking for unique and amazing places to stay. This place is perfect for a family or group with plenty of room to hang out. The home is so bright and cheery and has plenty of storage space and fully stocked kitchen! The backyard with pool, fire-pit, and basketball court is amazing! If you are looking for a beautiful house on a canal next to the water where you can pull your boat up and enjoy your backyard island oasis.. look no further! The house was so great we didn't even have to leave to enjoy the island! The house is a short walk to the beach and in a centrally located spot on the island. We had a few questions about the home and island while we were there and management, Amanda, was quick to respond! Thanks! Will definitely be back!

4/10 Poor

Melissa C.

23 February 2018

Lots of issues.

I waited a few weeks after staying here to write a review so I could cool down. First the positives: 1) House was clean and quaint. Perfect size for our family of four. Well decorated, big kitchen, nice size pool. 2) TV's in every room and room for all of us 3) Quiet neighborhood. Only about a five minute walk to the beach. 4) Kayaks, fishing poles and other extra amenities. Negatives 1) When we came, our primary "wants" was a heated pool and hot tub. I confirmed this with the management company prior to coming, as we've had issues with houses in the past. I was assured that we would have no issues with the heating. Upon arrival everything was ice cold (50 degrees in both the pool and the hot tub). The propane was out and we couldn't heat it and there were promises of a refill "as soon as they could". That didn't happen. We ended up disconnecting the tank, bringing it into Bradenton and filling it ourselves. What a waste of half of a day. When the (very small and undersized) tank was gone in a day, we were unhappy. It was not refilled DURING OUR ENTIRE STAY AT THE HOUSE. I was mad (to say the least) as we were promised a heated pool and hot tub. I was told at one time, by the management company, "our hands are tied". I was frustrated to say the least. 2) Upon arrival, the key was supposed to be in a box. It wasn't. It took us calling to find out where and how to find the key. 3) The basketball court was awesome, so fun! However, the net was so low that the ball would often bounce out and into the canal. We spent a ton of time jumping in the kayaks trying to find the basketballs. If they could raise the net, it would be awesome. 4) When we were there it was January and it was cold most nights. The heating system was so loud it kept half the house up at night. 5) The water heating system. If the washing machine or dishwasher was running, there was no way you could take a shower. Also, if one person was in the shower, nobody else could take a shower at the same time because there wasn't enough hot water 6) There were no extra blankets in the house. It was so cold and we could have used something besides sheets and a very think blanket on top of the beds. **The pool heating was being looked into by the time we left-the controls, the propane tank size, etc. Hopefully this will be worked out in the near future. ** I think this house has potential, unfortunately we were not satisfied with our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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Master bedroom with door leading outside

Twin bedroom

3 bathrooms

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Master bathroom

Master bathroom 2

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