Island Time on Cedar: 3 Houses to Beach! Dog Friendly! Pool by Anna Maria Life

Q: Does Island Time on Cedar: 3 Houses to Beach! Dog Friendly! Pool by Anna Maria Life have a pool?

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

Q: Is Island Time on Cedar: 3 Houses to Beach! Dog Friendly! Pool by Anna Maria Life pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Island Time on Cedar: 3 Houses to Beach! Dog Friendly! Pool by Anna Maria Life located?

This family-friendly Anna Maria vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players are also within 10 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Mick O.

Dec 15, 2023

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

An Amazing House in an Amazing Location

It was with some trepidation that we approached our vacation rental on Anna Maria Island, as the previous reviewer mentioned construction work being done nearby causing disruption. Happy to say that whatever work was being done was over with by the time we arrived. We had an enjoyable, peaceful retreat at the house. We had so much fun paddling around the pool, perfectly warm in December, and having table tennis tournaments. The house itself is immaculate, and the location is so close to the beach that we felt we could just pop down and back to the house with ease. And we loved how close the house was to our favorite restaurant, the Sandbar, which was a 5 minute walk on the beach from the house. We ate there twice during our stay. We can’t wait to come back to AMI soon and enjoy the house again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

Oct 12, 2020

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

Complete Paradise

The property was everything we imagined, plus more. The view from the top was excellent. The walk to the beach was the best part, simple, easy and we had our own little area on the beach which wasn't crowded. The house had everything you need to relax and enjoy the night after a long day at the beach. I do recommend bringing some sort of bug defense, the mosquitos are bad, we had 4 tiki torch canisters and two thermacell machines which seemed to help a lot. The house has things for the beach but some items could use an upgrade since the chairs and a couple of other items were rusted from over the years. If you want your vacation to be perfect, this is the property you want to stay at. Close to everything and plenty of room for your family. There is nothing bad to say about this place, absolutely perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Karla v.

Jun 4, 2024

Awesome house!!

This house was beautiful! Had everything you could possibly need. The pool area was excellent!! (except for the mosquitos) The bed in the master bedroom, on main floor, was AMAZING!! (if you like a soft, plush one) We liked it so much we ordered one when we got home! The other beds were more firm, so there's something for everyone. The BEST part? The proximity to the beach!! Four doors down!! The ladies at AMI Life Vacation Rentals were very friendly and responsive when we did have an issue at the house. Came right out to assess things and got the appropriate person scheduled to take care of it quickly. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!!

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Jan 7, 2018

Beautiful Island and a great house!

We loved our stay at Island Time. The house was roomy, comfortable and we were all happy. The pool area is beautiful but could probably be trimmed back some as little sun got through the trees. Also, the mosquitos were terrible, so maybe a good spray now and then. We had a problem with the upper air conditioning unit, but the after hour emergency service came right away and called the heating/air company. He came prepared with a bottle of refrigerant, so I would guess they knew it was a problem. The problem was taken care of within an hour. Good service! Aside from those couple of problems, we loved the area and adults and teens all had a great time. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to go around. Thanks for a good time.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Dale W.

Oct 27, 2019

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Island Time

This is a nice rental property, close to beach. There are some things that fall short at this property. Overall the property felt dirty. The living room was grimy, sandy, and the carpet on the stairs is overdue for deep cleaning. The pool was very dirty; grime buildup on the walls, etc. The amenities were very disappointing. The beach wagon was old and unusable, the awning was broken and unusable, most of the pool toys were broken or had holes in them. There was also no trash bags or toilet paper. It worked for us for the week, but we will not be returning to this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

May 12, 2025

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

Beautiful home. Excellent location

Great place to stay for vacation. Home was beautiful. We loved the pool & game room. The location was perfect. Beach access at end of road. The beach was beautiful! I would definitely recommend this home. Thank you for a great place to stay

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ray H.

Mar 30, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Lovely home ruined by construction work

The house was lovely and location perfect, crockery in the cupboards was however mostly dirty, had to wash it before use. However the main problem was that a house is under construction very close to the rear of the property and another to the side so construction noise and adult language from the workers was constant through the day. Had we known we would never have booked the home but the information was not disclosed which is very disappointing

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Feb 13, 2023

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

Wonderful vacation rental home

We loved it here at Island Time! The beautiful private pool and the pool table were the big hits and it was so convenient for us that the kids could walk to the beach without crossing any streets. And watching the sunsets from the deck was breathtaking. We found the house to be very clean and the beds comfy. The kitchen had everything we needed. We had an amazing time at the house and the island and our only regret was that we had to leave!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Janet V., Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Jan 11, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Great location but………..

We were excited in anticipation of our stay at an AMI cottage within walking distance of the beach (and west of gulf drive) however upon entering the house we were hit with an overwhelming unpleasant smell. We were unable to open the windows & doors to air the place out so we called the service department for help. Over the next few days we cancelled some of our plans to stay behind to meet service techs to address the smell (3x), the broken toilet (3x) & leaking ceiling when it rained. And unfortunately the bedding was stained, smelly & dirty. The kitchen was poorly stocked, the stark contents were dirty(a stark contrast from other homes that AMI Accommodations manage). After exhausting all attempts at repairs, AMI Accommodations moved us to another house in their collection. Dont let this review discourage you from using AMI Accomodations; the employees in service were friendly & attentive & really tried to solve the problems in the house. Although we were never able to reach them personally, management ultimately moved us to a satisfactory home to complete our vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Titus G.

Feb 2, 2022

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

Great trip!

We had to book last minute due to last minute changes to our honeymoon plans. We were lucky enough to book Island Time. The property manage team sent out communication quickly. The house was located on a great part of the island, close to restaurants, activities and the beach! The house was great and cozy. I will say, bring your bug spray because there were a lot of mosquitoes in the back yard (that’s just FL though) I would for sure book here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Nov 26, 2021

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

Great location and clean house

Would highly recommend the house - great location and house.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Annette H.

Aug 22, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

House was okay but location was great!

The decor was nice and the location was great! However, it appeared the kitchen floor had not been mopped and the carpet on the steps was very dirty. And while the pool sweeper kept the pool clean it was a bit of a nuisance when in the pool. Also could have used some more outside service wares (plates and glasses) as well as beach towels. However, we enjoyed being close to the beach and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Myra A.

Jun 21, 2021

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

Fabulous House and Location

This home was easily one of the top rentals we have experienced. Beautiful and spacious, on a quiet street that leads straight to the beach path and a lovely pool area for lounging and visiting. What a gem!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H., Bedford, TX

Jun 5, 2021

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

Wonderfully updated beach house with tons of amenities!

Great beach house for big families! We really enjoyed our family vacation staying at this property. The location on the island is great and the design of the beach house was modern and inviting. Our family would recommend staying at this Vrbo! We will be coming back to Anna Maria Island in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

patty g.

Mar 28, 2021

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

A week of paradise!

The location and cleanliness and decor of this house were phenomenal! Warm heated pool made my kids happy day and night. Very very short walk to beach where you are only sharing the beach with other people on Cedar Ave (no public access really). Short walk or shorter free trolley ride to the amazing tacos and donuts and ice cream and shopping in town (note: arrive at 6:45 or 12:30 if you want donuts without a massive wait). Hanging hammock chairs from photos are no longer at the house. Rental company highly responsive to questions etc. We really, really, really didn’t want to leave!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

Dec 2, 2020

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

First timers for the Island

We loved the location of this house. The house was beautiful and well stocked. We loved the easy access to the beach and exploring the island.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

joe p.

Jul 8, 2020

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

Pure Happiness in AMI

Renting was straightforward. The pictures of the property perfectly showcased this wonderful property.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Dec 14, 2019

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

We had a great time at Island Time!

It really is just a few houses from the beach which means no streets to cross so we didn’t have to worry about the kids running ahead. And we loved sitting on the deck having sundowners! The location was also perfect, it was great being able to walk to Pine Ave and just leave the car behind (esp. after the sundowners!). We found the house to be extremely clean, it appears the owners or the management company have had it scrubbed down from top to bottom. We also had the benefit of a new beach wagon and foosball table which were a welcomed surprise when the management company delivered it while we were just arriving! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for our stay, plenty of dishes and silverware so we didn’t need to run the dishwasher after every meal. We all loved the pool and the backyard which is nicely landscaped and made it feel very private. The pool guy showed up twice during our stay to make sure all was in order. We called the management company for some light bulbs and they were quick to respond and very helpful during the entire booking process. This house had everything we needed…ping pong…beach chairs…beach wagon. Beds were super comfy and the house had a great beachy feel. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Oct 9, 2019

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

Excellent property

Property exactly as advertised and perfectly represented by the photos. The property managers were fantastic to work with. We asked to move our reservation due to a hurricane and they allowed us to do that with zero questions. On arrival, the pool was a little murky due to recent storms. One phone call to the property managers and they immediately took care of it. That is as excellent as service can get. We highly recommend this property. Very short walk to the beach. Excellent home to vacation in.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

MA L.

Feb 2, 2019

Great location, especially with children. Clean, spacious home. Comfortable beds. Recommend it.

Our family of 6 had a wonderful vacation at “Island Time”. The clean, spacious home gave us plenty of room for everyone. The proximity to the beach was great. Just walk to the end of our short dead end street & we were at the beach path. No busy streets to cross or traffic to contend with. When we were not at the beach, the children were in the pool, which was well maintained & kept clean by a very conscientious pool maintenance man who came twice weekly. The rental company, Anna Maria Island Accomodations, were excellent to deal with. We had a minor sink problem shortly after arriving & they sent a repair man over within 15 minutes ! There was no mop in the house, so we made a quick phone call to AMI Vacations. We had a new mop delivered to our house in no time. The children loved all the pool & beach toys. There is a wagon to haul everything to the beach, but it is in need of some TLC. After Daddy hauled it back & forth to the beach every day, he is hoping that it might be replaced by the time we come back next year. The flat, worn out tires made for strenuous work (especially in the soft, beautiful sand...) If we can add a wish list for next year, we would recommend - salad spinner - small sharp paring knife - coffee grinder - new wagon Other than the above, which are not a deal breaker, the beds were SO comfortable, the sound of the ocean at night so relaxing, that we couldn’t help but rebook for next year ! Thank you Rebecca 😊 (The biggest drawback was the 2 houses under construction across the street from us. There was no sleeping in, as every morning by 6:45 or 7:00 a. m. there were hammers pounding, saws buzzing, impact hammers banging & trucks with reverse beepers, all right outside the bedroom window. Unfortunately a lot of the island seems to have a building boom happening now.)

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

jordan h.

Oct 29, 2018

Amazing house

This was one of the nicest properties we've stayed at on the island. We were there a few days after Hurricane Michael came through the gulf and there was no signs of it at all. The house was clean and had plenty of room for the 4 adults and 4 children that stayed there. The stroll to the beach is less than 5 minutes and there is a trolley stop right 5 minutes away. The appliances were new and our kids loved the pool. To our surprise the house comes stocked with a lot of pool toys so you don't need to pack a lot like we did. The only negatives were the mosquitoes at the pool were terrible, we left with a lot of bites. We also ran out of propane one night and they don't have a spare tank at the house. That was frustrating because we had to finish cooking our burgers on the stove. They promptly brought a new one the next morning but having a backup on site would have been more convenient. Overall a great house and I'd book it again (I'd just bring more bug spray).

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Oct 7, 2018

Great place to get away, very short walk to the beach, great views from the 2nd and 3rd floor balcon

Beautiful home! Very well kept. Enjoyed the pool everyday. Very private oasis in the outdoor area

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristy T.

Jul 28, 2018

Great house with all the amenities you need for a relaxing vacation!

House was very clean and welcoming, the only downfall was the pool area was a little dirty but nothing that wasn’t manageable. There were tons of beach chairs, toys and a wagon to carry it all the short trip to the beach! Beach was never crowded! Can’t wait to come back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Kieron K.

Nov 8, 2016

Beautiful house, spotlessly clean and immaculately maintained.

Great family home, extremely well equipped and in a great location. It is 310 steps across the beach to the sea (I counted!), it has a quiet secluded garden and pool, beautiful deck/dining area. The kitchen has pots, pans, glasses, plastic picnic ware, tuppaware, steak knives... Everything you can think of. The garage also has beach umbrellas, plenty of beach chairs and pool /beach toys, they have even provided a Red Wagon to tow it all on! A real gem of a house!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Feb 20, 2015

Breathtaking home; fabulous rental company

This house is beyond gorgeous and in a perfect beach location. The rental company (Anna Maria Island Accommodations) has been wonderful to work with every single year of the past 5 years we have rented this house. They are extremely responsive in every way. They have done everything from work with the owners to get mattresses upgraded to running over to bring extra kitchen towels. They are fantastic and this house is a dream.

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