Vacation Rental Description
Key West meets Anna Maria Island in a dream vacation home from home. Island Retreat combines the best of both worlds, oozing a traditional south Florida style outside, with shaded balconies and intricate wooden architecture, with unrivalled, modern luxury on the inside. Brand new for this season, and built to the most exacting standards, you will be left in no doubt exactly where you are – paradise.
With four bedrooms, three bathrooms and plenty of interior space, Island Retreat will waste no time in whisking your troubles away and filling your head with thoughts of relaxation. From the jacuzzi tubs in the two master en-suites, to the tiki bar and your electrically heated private pool in the tropical landscaped gardens, and huge open-plan lounge and dining area for sharing those precious moments together, you will know you’re in a special place before you even explore all Anna Maria has to offer.
But Island Retreat is so much more than a pretty-as-a-picture, luxurious vacation home. Situated in a quiet residential area, you are just a short stroll to one of Anna Maria's best stretches of the sugar soft sand for which it is world-famous, and with no busy roads to cross it is safe for young children. Island Retreat is also conveniently located near to the shopping district in Holmes Beach, with its fascinating blend of cafes, souvenir shops, banks and the island’s chamber of commerce for all your tourist information needs.
And while Island Retreat includes everything you will need to whip up some of Florida's finest food creations in the comfort of your own fully-stocked, handcrafted kitchen, you are also within a short distance of some of the best spots in the county to let someone else get their pans dirty. A couple of minutes' walk along the shore will bring you to Café on the Beach, for gloriously simple breakfasts of pancakes and coffee with your toes in the sand, while just as close in the other direction are restaurants where both the food and the sunsets are simply glorious.
You won't have to stay long in Island Retreat to realise that while your home is very much Key West in style your memories will be made on the Gulf Coast. Fabulous sunsets, empty sands, a friendly smile from everyone you meet, plenty of things to do for young and old, and the most relaxing vacation ever. It might even bring to mind one of their favorite sayings down there in the Keys, 'Life is good'.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Dryer
DVD
Garage
Heating
Ice Maker
Jacuzzi
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Private Pool
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer
The lounge offers every comfort you might expect from a vacation home of this standard, with a large flat-screen TV, DVD player, stereo and entertainment system, internet access and comfortable furniture on which to enjoy them all.
The kitchen is fully equipped with every modern appliance you will need for either approach, will top-end GE appliances, including range, broiler, large refrigerator, microwave oven, sink and plenty of floor and eye-level storage. With plenty of crockery, cutlery and pots and pans you have everything at your disposal to recreate some of Florida's finest dishes in the comfort of your very own home. How about conch fritters, washed down with a chilled glass of white wine?
Activities
Adventure Sports
Biking
Boating
Playground
Cinema
Fishing
Gym
Horse Riding
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Night Clubs
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Tennis
Theater
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: Key West meets Anna Maria Island in a dream vacation home from home. Island Retreat combines the best of both worlds, oozing a traditional south Florida style outside, with shaded balconies and intricate wooden architecture, with unrivalled, modern luxury on the inside. Brand new for this season, and built to the most exacting standards, you will be left in no doubt exactly where you are – paradise.
With four bedrooms, three bathrooms and plenty of interior space, Island Retreat will waste no time in whisking your troubles away and filling your head with thoughts of relaxation. From the Jacuzzi tubs in the two master en-suites, to the tiki bar and your electrically heated private pool in the tropical landscaped gardens, and huge open-plan lounge and dining area for sharing those precious moments together, you will know you’re in a special place before you even explore all Anna Maria has to offer.
But Island Retreat is so much more than a pretty-as-a-picture, luxurious vacation home. Situated in a quiet residential area, you are just a short stroll to one of Anna Maria's best stretches of the sugar soft sand for which it is world-famous, and with no busy roads to cross it is safe for young children. Island Retreat is also conveniently located near to the shopping district in Holmes Beach, with its fascinating blend of cafes, souvenir shops, banks and the island’s chamber of commerce for all your tourist information needs.
And while Island Retreat includes everything you will need to whip up some of Florida's finest food creations in the comfort of your own fully-stocked, handcrafted kitchen, you are also within a short distance of some of the best spots in the county to let someone else get their pans dirty. A couple of minutes' walk along the shore will bring you to Café on the Beach, for gloriously simple breakfasts of pancakes and coffee with your toes in the sand, while just as close in the other direction are restaurants where both the food and the sunsets are simply glorious.
You won't have to stay long in Island Retreat to realise that while your home is very much Key West in style your memories will be made on the Gulf Coast. Fabulous sunsets, empty sands, a friendly smile from everyone you meet, plenty of things to do for young and old, and the most relaxing vacation ever. It might even bring to mind one of their favorite sayings down there in the Keys, 'Life is good'.