Vacation Rental Description
Villa Francesca is a three bedroom/three bathroom Villa that combines Mediterranean architecture with an island ambiance. When you arrive, drive through the wrought iron gates and park in the cool of the large garage. Gated, it has beautifully landscaped gardens with tall palms and flowering tropical plants, Roman style brick paving in the main drive, and walkways and its own private solar and electrically heated swimming pool & waterfall.
The exterior of the house is a gorgeous soft creamy ivory color, trimmed with crisp arctic white around the balconies and windows. Enter Villa Francesca and find elegance and comfort combined in the decor, including burnished maple hardwood floors throughout, two beautiful Master suites and two large balconies edged with Italian balusters. The house is constructed to a high specification with 9 ft 6" ceilings, triple crown moldings, hand crafted oak staircases, dual central air systems and ceiling fans in all rooms.
There is TV in every room, DVD and CD player. Features DSL Hi-Speed internet access and telephone to keep in daily contact with family, friends and business. The Villa has been designed with a tower and panoramic terrace that has 360 degree views out over Anna Maria Island. It is a perfect spot in the evening for watching spectular sunsets.
Relaxation is assured in the light, bright an airy open plan living area with its plush sofas strewn with scatter pillows. Antique style pine furnishings, glossy easy care maplewood floors, custom trim around the windows and three-piece crown complement the Mediterranean based design. Sit back and enjoy cable TV/DVD or listen to your favorite CDs. Glass sliders lead out onto a large balcony with the delicate aroma of two pretty flowering plants, plus a patio dining table and chairs for informal dining in the open air. Plan a sunset supper for the ultimate dining experience. Step down into the dining area and relax over a long lazy dinner seated at the antique finish table. The decor has interesting accents including a grandfather clock and a traditional style china cabinet.
If you are not eating in one of the island's many great restaurants, then you have several choices, dine out on the balcony, cook out down by the pool and picnic in the garden or eat in the step down dining room.
Pop down to Publix for some great steaks, salads, fresh vegetables and the best bakery in Florida. Or if you don't mind an 18-minute drive you can visit Cortez Village where there is a great funky outdoor bar/restaurant and where they serve fresh seafood meals at a reasonable price. Also at the fish market across from the restaurant you can purchase fresh seafood, bring it home and prepare it in our kitchen which is fully equipped in a manner to afford entertaining.
The kitchen has maple wood cabinetry, creamy Corian countertops and a full range of appliances including dishwasher, range, refrigerator/freezer and microwave. Cabinets contain dishes, pots, pans, silverware and small appliances, and ... an Italian Palvoni expresso machine.
The Master Bedroom Suite 1 has a huge king size antique style pine bed, private bathroom and a large closet with a couple of twin pillow topped mattresses stores in case you have a couple of extra visitors. Glass sliders lead out onto a vine covered private balcony with loungers for relaxing quietly with an early morning coffee or escaping for a quiet read in the afternoon.
The romantic Master Bedroom Suite two in the tower has a king size poster bed, large closet and private bathroom with a large oval whirlpool spa tub for two and a shower. Bedroom three has two twin beds and a private bathroom.
From the upper hallway, an exterior door leads up to the roof top tower terrace with 360 degree panoramic views of Anna Maria Island. It is perfect to watch the stunning sunsets and sunrises or to enjoy a quiet read.
Facilities
Aircon
Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Dryer
DVD
Garage
Heating
Jacuzzi
Kitchen
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Private Pool
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer
The washer, dryer, iron and ironing board are housed in a separate laundry room.
The swimming pool is solar and electrically heated so you can take a swim year round. The pool and the gardens are maintained continually on a weekly basis. Bicycles have been thoughtfully provided down in the large garage so you can go off exploring the island at your leisure. If you get tired just put your bike on the rack on the front of the free trolley and ride home in style.
Activities
Beach
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Golf
Kayaking
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Tennis
Theme park
Water Skiing
Water Sports
Zoo/Wildlife
All along the island you will find bike paths, marinas, water sports, sailboats, tennis courts and broad sweeping expanses of peaceful uncrowded beaches overlooking the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Quaint turn-of-the-century fishing piers are a great place to drop a fishing line, walk off a sumptuous meal or pass the time of day with the locals. Our protected beaches are home to loggerhead turtles, pelicans and herons and it is common to see dolphins playing in the waters of the Gulf.
Dining on the island is a culinary adventure with everything from casual beach cafes for breakfast or lunch, to fine restaurants with an international reputation. There are plenty of small shops and boutiques to browse around for gifts, craft items, silver and distinctive casual clothes. Just over on the mainland is the vibrant city of Bradenton and with Tampa and Orlando just a drive away, you can easily spend a day at Disney or Busch Gardens.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Tampa at 45 miles distance;
- Travel Info: Villa Francesca is a three bedroom, three bathroom villa that combines Mediterranean architecture with an island ambiance. When you arrive, drive through the wrought iron gates and park in the cool of the large garage. Through the gates, it has beautifully landscaped gardens with tall palms and flowering tropical plants, Roman style brick paving in the main drive, and walkways and its own private solar and electrically heated swimming pool and waterfall.
The exterior of the house is a gorgeous soft creamy ivory color, trimmed with crisp arctic white around the balconies and windows. Enter Villa Francesca and find elegance and comfort combined in the decor, including burnished maple hardwood floors throughout, two beautiful master suites and two large balconies edged with Italian balusters. The house is constructed to a high specification with 9ft 6in ceilings, triple crown moldings, hand crafted oak staircases, dual central air systems and ceiling fans in all rooms.
There is TV in every room, DVD and CD player. Features DSL Hi-Speed internet access and telephone to keep in daily contact with family, friends and business. Also, bikes are provided as a nice touch to explore the island.
Tour the island on one of the three bicycles that are provided
The Villa has been designed with a tower and panoramic terrace that has 360 degree views out over Anna Maria Island. It is a perfect spot in the evening for watching spectacular sunsets.