Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location!
***Photos Updated April 2025*** Welcome to Willow Cottage, a charming sunny cottage just steps to the white sandy beaches on the north end of Anna Maria Island. Come bury your feet in the sand or lounge by your private pool. This pristine ground floor island cottage has all the luxuries and charm you’ll come to expect from staying at a Sato Vacation Rental.
Willow Cottage is just a few flip flop steps away from the beach with no busy roads to cross. Leave your car parked the town is very walkable and our island’s free trolley is only a few steps away. Willow Cottage offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and is tastefully designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Take a swim in your own private pool or light the gas grill for a barbecue with family and spend your evening relaxing in your private backyard. Your family will enjoy get-togethers with all the outdoor space.
This home offers a split plan with two spacious guest rooms and a bath on one side and the master with ensuite nestled at the back of the house. You will also find a queen sleeper sofa for extra sleeping space. The pool and paver patio create a beautiful backyard oasis. This cottage has a Wonderful location just two houses from the beach and short stroll to Pine Avenue boutique shopping, dining and gorgeous beach sunsets.
Just off of the living room you will find a King bedroom and full beds bedroom. These bedrooms have access to a shared walk-in shower bathroom found in the adjacent hallway. Cook family dinner to enjoy poolside in the fully equipped kitchen! The master BR with ensuite is in the rear of the house with direct pool access.
As always, we make sure you have the ability to stay connected on our free high-speed wireless internet! Kick back relax turn on the Flat screen and catch that flick you always wanted to see or that must-see sports game.
Come experience for yourself why so many guests return year after year to the enchanting Willow Cottage!
PETS: Dogs are allowed with prior approval. Must be well trained and less than 25lbs. A $150 non-refundable pet fee applies per pet.
*Please note: 2 cars maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles.
***OVERCROWDING CONSEQUENCES*** Maximum occupancy of rental homes on Anna Maria Island are set by the Cities and are strictly enforced. An occupant is any person staying overnight, regardless of the number of nights. Due to recent issues of overcrowding in the area, if maximum occupancy is exceeded during your stay, a $1000 (one thousand dollar) overcrowding fee will be charged to the payment method on file and your party will be immediately evicted. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to keep Anna Maria Island enjoyable for everyone.
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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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Anna Maria
Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. 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. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
Anna Maria, FL
What's nearby
Palmetto Avenue Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Island Players - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Anna Maria City Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Bean Point Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Anna Maria Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 7 min drive
Rod & Reel Pier - 4 min drive
Two Scoops - 16 min walk
Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - 7 min walk
The Waterfront Restaurant - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Willow Cottage: Steps to the beach, heated pool, perfect location! located?
Located in the heart of Anna Maria, 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 10 minutes.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Willow Cottage is perfect for beach lovers! You can just park your car and walk to the beach (two houses down) or for coffee, gift shops and dinner at the Sand Bar. All just a short walk away. The house is spotless and quiet. Kitchen has everything you need to cook. Pool is lovely and the back yard is nice and private. Will definitely book this the next time we're on the island!
This was by far the best VRBO we have stayed in. Excellent location. Very close to the beach as well as all eating establishments, shopping, etc. We only moved our rental car one time. House was a great fit for me, my husband and three teenagers. Pool was awesome. Would absolutely stay again.
We spent a long weekend here with our kiddos, 3 & 6, and it was perfect. The proximity to the beach was amazing. The house was lovely and the town is so cute. Would love to return one day.
This place was clean, and right next to the beach. The kitchen had very nice cookware and everything needed for our stay. We cooked in just about every night and we had everything we needed. The beds were comfy bathrooms were great, pool was perfect for our family! I can’t say enough great things! We were so sad to leave. We felt like it was our home away from home and we’ve never felt like that with any rental house we’ve stayed at. Also, being two houses from the beach was a major plus as well. Thank you for such an amazing first stay on Anna Maria Island. We can’t wait to come back!
My family (4 of us) and brother in law family (4 of them plus a little dog) had a great time in this small house. It was perfect for our party size, pool was tempered for the couple days the weather was not hot and the beach was literally 3 mins away... will definatelly stay in this house again
Easy check-in! Location was fantastic. 1 house down from the beach and easy walk to town of Anna Maria.
Bathrooms could use a little updating but all in all a great Old Florida style home. Pool has sun just about all day which was fantastic because it was a little windy on the beach and the pool was warm and shielded from the wind. This is a great home for 2 couples as each couple can have privacy in their own wing of the house. We would stay again!
The owner at this property provides a ton of extras. Including beach toys, floats, beach chairs. The kitchen was stocked with cooking pans and utensils to be able to fix a meal in too. The pool is heated and is beautiful landscaped.
There is a washer and dryer too!
We were impressed with the vintage feel with modern conveniences.
The beach was a 3 minute walk from the house. This made it very convenient to frequent back and forth between beach and the house.
Wonderful place! Loved the location and cozy old Florida feel. Easy check in. Has an app for information. Well equipped kitchen. Plenty of towels (beach and regular). Garage with toys and floats, including beach chairs. Plenty of room to spread out. Only negative is that because older home A/C didn’t quite reach into the bedrooms as well as main living areas. A little warm but definitely not a deal breaker. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
We really enjoyed our stay at Willow Cottage, the bedrooms are spaced enough away from each other so there's privacy. The kitchen pots and pans aren't the best quality for cooking but that is a minor issue. There are plenty of pool toys and noodles but no chairs or umbrellas. Easy access to the beach, would definitely stay here again!!
I NEVER leave a review, which is sad bc i read them like crazy! Lol. But this house was even better than the pics show it! Immaculately clean, beds were SO comfortable, and every detail was thought of. Silly things like 3 towel bars in the bath shared, so everyone had a place to hang their towels. Plenty of dishes and cookware, comfortable furniture, i could go on and on. The location was perfect. We loved it all!!!
Jennifer S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Emily C.
13 March 2019
Great house!!
This was our fourth winter at AMI, and our first stay at this particular house - we loved it! The house was very clean and the management company was great to work with. The location was also great - very short walk to beach and easy walk to Pine Avenue and trolley stops. I highly recommend this house and the management company.
Emily C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
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