Large groups and reunions
The Oasis sleeps 16 with two hot tubs and a putting green, so the group can stay together.
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Vacation Rentals Near Anna Maria Island
Vacation rentals near Anna Maria Island, book direct: mainland Bradenton homes, private pools, and listing-specific features. Compare full checkout totals for your dates.
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10-15 minutes to beaches
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The short version
Plan a stay near Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island has the sandbars and sunsets, while near-island homes offer a mainland base. Our listed homes sit 10-15 minutes inland in Bradenton and Sarasota; review each listing for its capacity, pool, parking, and drive time. You can reach Coquina Beach in about 14 minutes.
Compare the same dates and complete checkout total across channels. You give up a walk-out island address, but you keep more house, easier parking, and a private pool.
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How this stay path compares
| Decision point | Seascape, off-island | Island / area alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Nightly rate | Check the complete total for your dates | Check the complete total for your dates |
| Private heated pool | Every home | Rare, often shared |
| Space | 3-5 BR, sleeps 10-16 | Smaller cottages and condos |
| Parking | Driveway, no permit | Limited, paid permits |
| Drive to Gulf beaches | 10-15 minutes | On the sand |
| Checkout comparison | Complete direct total | Complete marketplace total |
Trip match
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Families with kids
River House has a game room, fenced yard, and boat ramp nearby. Dockside Dreams adds dockside downtime.
Read the guideCouples and romantic stays
Dockside Dreams gives you a private dock, heated spa, and water views about 15 minutes from the beach.
Read the guideSnowbirds and extended stays
All listed homes can fit longer winter stays, with quotes based on your home and dates.
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Bradenton Pool Home
Heated Pool & In-Ground Spa · Closest Home to IMG Academy
From $200/night
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Rated 5
Beaches and drive times
Closest beach runs
14 min
Coquina Beach
Wide south-end sand with shade and a free lot.
15 min
Manatee Public Beach
Cafe, restrooms, and gentle water on Holmes Beach.
10 min
Cortez and the village
Watch the fishing fleet come in, then eat grouper at the docks.
20 min
Bean Point
The quiet north tip where the Gulf meets the bay.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far are your homes from Anna Maria Island?
About 10-15 minutes by car. Coquina Beach is about 14 minutes from most Bradenton homes.
Why stay near Anna Maria Island instead of on it?
You trade a walk-out island address for more space, a private heated pool, easier parking, and listing-specific pricing.
Do your rentals have private pools?
Yes. Every Seascape home has a private heated pool. Several add a spa, and The Oasis has two hot tubs plus a putting green.
How should I compare direct and marketplace pricing?
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Can I reach the beach without paying island parking?
Yes. Coquina and Manatee Public Beach have free or low-cost public lots. Go early for the easiest parking.
Are the homes good for large groups and families?
Yes. They sleep 10-16, with Dockside Dreams for dock time and The Oasis for the largest groups.
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