Anna Maria Island Beach Watch

• Steps to the beautiful white sand beach and turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico, this 2nd floor house is DIRECTLY ON THE BEACH! As you walk out the door and sink your toes into the sand of our award-winning beach, your perfect Anna Maria Island vacation begins.

• This Gulf Front house has sliding glass doors and large windows that perfectly frame the direct beach views from the Kitchen and Dining area, Living Room, and Private porch. You will feel the warm Gulf breeze when sitting on the porch watching the dolphins play while you drink your morning coffee or sip an evening cocktail. The kitchen is fully stocked with all that you need for your vacation, and there is plenty of comfortable spaces to sit for both dining and relaxing. The property is located on Bradenton Beach which is just a short walk to many activities including ice cream shops, boutiques, restaurants, and more. Come and enjoy Anna Maria Island at this spectacular Gulf front vacation destination!

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• Directions from Tampa International: Take I-275 south, to I-19 south, to I-41 south, turn right (west) on SR-64 (Manatee Ave.), follow to the beach. Turn left (south) onto East Bay Dr. which turns into (Gulf of Mexico Dr.), follow this for approximately 2 miles. You will come to 1202 Gulf Dr. N. Upper Level.

• Driving Directions: Take I-75 south to Bradenton (the only by-pass you should take is I-475 around Macon, Georgia). Turn right (west) on SR-64 (Manatee Ave.), follow to the beach. Turn left (south) onto East Bay Dr. which turns into (Gulf of Mexico Dr.), follow this for approximately 2 miles. You will come to 1202 Gulf Dr. N. Upper Level.

• Directions from Orlando: Take I-75 west to I-75 south, follow to Bradenton, turn right (west) on SR-64 (Manatee Ave.), follow to the beach. Turn left (south) onto East Bay Dr. which turns into (Gulf of Mexico Dr.), follow this for approximately 2 miles. You will come to 1202 Gulf Dr. N. Upper Level.

• Directions from Miami/Fort Myers: Take I-75 north to Bradenton. Take exit SR-70 west, follow for about 25 minutes. You will come to Cortez Rd. & 75th St. Turn left, follow to the beach. You will come to a stop light at Gulf Dr. Turn right and follow to 1202 Gulf Dr. N. which will be on your left-hand side. Upper Level.

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• You are responsible for the vertical blinds. The blinds MUST be in the open position to open or close. Operating the blinds in the closed position will result in damage to the blinds. If you use the beach chairs from the house, please be sure to wash the sand off the chairs with the hose provided under the building and return the chairs to the condo.

• We did not charge you a security deposit because you trusted us enough to send us money without seeing the condo. We trust you enough not to ask for a security deposit. Please treat our condo like you own it.

• Smoking in the condo or on the balconies is strictly prohibited. Violation of this policy will result in a $500.00 special cleaning fee charged to your credit card on file and immediate eviction without compensation.

• Pets of any kind are strictly prohibited. Violation of this policy will result in a $500.00 special cleaning fee charged to your credit card on file and immediate eviction without compensation.

• Check-in time is 3:00 pm, check-out time is 10:00 am. This policy is strictly enforced unless other arrangements are made with me.

• Television Instructions: When turning the televisions on, pick up the remote, push tv and then push on. When turning the televisions off pick up the remote, push tv and then push off. Do not ever push the power button only when turning the televisions on or off doing so with turn the entire HD system off. If you receive a weak or no signal you or someone else has turned the HD system off. If you receive this message you must ensure the HD box is on, then on the remote select video source or input, select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 or component 1 or component 2 most televisions have different settings, then push the cbl (cable) button, at this time your HD system will have been re-set.

House Rules:

• Provide accommodations that are clean and comfortable and fully equipped so that you can enjoy your vacation to the fullest. The following terms and conditions are to ensure that our properties are kept in the condition equal to the time you arrived.

CANCELLATIONS:

• Cancellations received 14 days prior to the arrival date will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 7-13 days prior to the arrival date will receive a 50% refund. We encourage all guests to purchase the cancellation insurance offered.

OCCUPANCY:

• Occupancy is restricted to the number of guests clearly stated in the lease agreement. Violation of this policy may result in immediate eviction without compensation as per the lease agreement. We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.

NOISE ORDINANCE:

• The island does have a noise ordinance after 10 pm, this ordinance pertains to any loud music or loud sounds coming from the property after this hour. If the police or the management company is called due to the renters disturbing the peace we do reserve the right to terminate the rental agreement immediately.

CHECK IN/CHECK OUT TIMES:

• Arrivals: On or after 3 pm Departure: by 10 am

PETS:

• No animals or reptiles of any description will be kept in or on premises. Violation of this policy will result in a $500.00 special cleaning charge applied to your credit card on file and immediate eviction without compensation.

SMOKING:

• All our accommodations are SMOKE-FREE. The TENANT agrees to restrict any smoking to the outdoors. Smoking inside the condo, house or on the balconies is not permitted. Violation of the policy will result in a $500.00 special cleaning charge applied to your credit card on file and immediate eviction without compensation.

KEYS:

• All properties feature keyless locks.

INDEMNIFICATION:

• Owner/Agent shall not be liable to guests or to any party for any damages to property or for the injury to persons on the premises from any cause whatsoever, including defects in the premises or otherwise: guests shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner/Agent from any and against all liabilities, claims, expenses, fees, loss of use of actions of any and any kind arising out of renters or their guests use and occupancy of the premises. The management is not responsible for accidents, injury or loss of personal belongings of any kind.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT:

• This agreement shall be governed and enforced according to the laws of the State of Florida. The prevailing party in any lawsuit to enforce any provisions of this agreement shall be entitled to an award of attorneys fees, cost of expenses for mediation, arbitration and trial or appellate proceedings. This agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties. It may not be changed orally, but only by agreement in writing signed by the party against who enforcement of any waiver, change, modification, extension or discharge is sought. Renters cannot assign or transfer this agreement.

TRAVEL:

• Direct flights from the UK and the rest of Europe Airport Distances from Anna Maria Island: Tampa Airport 1 hr Orlando Airport 2 hrs Miami Airport 5 hrs Sarasota Airport 20 minutes (for connecting flights from other American airports such as New York, Atlanta or Washington) Fort Myers Airport 2.5 hrs

MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY:

• Do not leave home without taking out a Travel Insurance that also covers medical emergencies. Make sure your insurance covers you for travel in America. The excellent Pinnacle Medical walk-in clinic (similar to UK GPs – General Practitioners) for minor accidents and ailments is just over on the mainland – approx 10 minutes drive. Blake Hospital comes highly recommended by many island residents. It is a large, modern and extremely well-equipped hospital that offers a comprehensive range of medical services. Dr Guy Yatros at Island Dental Spa offers emergency dental treatment for visitors.

GETTING AROUND ANNA MARIA ISLAND:

• We have two excellent local taxi services who will take you anywhere on the island or over to the mainland. Also why not try out the little island trolley that runs up and down the island, passing by every 20 minutes. There are plenty of stops and it is a great way to explore. It also has a bike rack on the front so if you want to cycle out and ride back this is a fun way to travel. Orlando is the world’s number one attraction which draws huge crowds. Lining up with children for hours in the Florida heat is extremely tiring, so make sure you have plenty to drink and wear comfortable shoes and clothes. A whole week of theme parks is exhausting. Our suggestion for a really enjoyable vacation is to unwind after your flight on the island and enjoy the sun, sea and sand, then make a one or two day excursion to Disney during the course of your vacation. We are happy to advise you on obtaining inexpensive overnight accommodation in Orlando.

TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN:

• Make sure small children wear sun hats, T-shirts and sunblock to prevent sunburn. Nearby shops sell them, plus a great range of beach toys, buckets & spades. Walgreens and Eckerd both pharmacies which sell many baby items plus prescription and non-prescription drugs.

SHOPPING:

• Prices in Florida are generally much less expensive than in Europe. We have excellent casual and beachwear on the island. For really serious shoppers the nearby town of Bradenton is home to an incredible factory outlet mall where you can “shop till you drop”. Also really worth a visit is De Soto Mall just over on the mainland, with three large department stores, diverse small shops, coffee shops and restaurants. Trainers, sports gear, cosmetics, sunglasses, luxury name brand clothing lines, jewelry, shoes, CDs, cameras plus a myriad of other items.

CLOTHING:

• Make your journey easy, travel light. You have a large washer and dryer in your vacation home – you can buy great beach clothes & swimsuits here on the island. Bring a light jacket for cooler evenings in winter months and wear cool comfortable cottons and sunhats/shades. If you are planning to take a trip up to Busch Gardens in Tampa or Disney in Orlando wear comfortable trainers.

ISLAND INFORMATION:

• We place a local information file in your vacation property with the answer to almost every question that has been asked of us by our guests. This contains emergency numbers, contact information, getting around, things to do and places to visit, info on your property, services, taxis, local restaurants and general island info. Our two local island newspapers can always be picked up at Publix Grocery store on the island and are a mine of information for visitors on local events, new restaurants to visit, fishing news and all the local gossip. The Anna Maria Island chamber of commerce office also has a plethora of maps, brochures and leaflets plus info on local tennis courts, golf, water sports, boat & jetski rental, scuba diving, boat trips, fishing trips and area events.

• WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO ANNA MARIA ISLAND.

HOUSEKEEPING:

• Cleanliness of each property is a top priority. What you can expect upon arrival. Each property is professionally cleaned by Gulf Coast Cleaning Solutions. All cleanings consist of wiping all surfaces from top to bottom, wiping down all appliances inside and out, removing all perishable items, washing all laundry in the unit, dusting all surfaces, moving furniture to clean under and around, all windows inside/out, and cleaning each unit thoroughly. Each property is inspected by trained supervisors including Chelsie and Dwayne Ellis, the owners of the company. Their work is guaranteed to be right or they will come back and fix any issues. Additional cleaning services include taking care of most minor repairs to the property. Check and maintain all light fixtures, batteries in remotes, grill parts, patio furniture, and ac filters. Our goal is to have each property in tip-top shape for your arrival. Our cleaning people will be the last people in the property before your arrival to make sure it is perfect.

What you can expect upon arrival:

• With our continued desire to provide a superior guest experience, we offer all our guests a professional linen service which includes freshly laundered sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, hand towels, beach towels, washcloths, dishcloths, and bath mats. Beach Towels and Beach Chairs are provided for each guest. Beach chairs are located in the walk-in closet of the second bedroom. In each bathroom: bar soap-shampoo & conditioner, toilet strip cover, soap dispenser at sink, small garbage bags, one hairdryer. Kitchen set up: Sponge-paper towel roll, new large garbage bag for large trash can, two dish tabs.