Location guide
Pet-friendly
Walkable beach time
Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals in Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island blends sugar-sand beaches with pastel cottages and a small-town rhythm that feels unhurried. It is best for travelers who want easy beach days, local dining, and a low-key island pace. From our Holmes Beach home, reaching Anna Maria Island is an easy ride on the free island trolley.
Local highlights
Beach type
Wide Gulf beaches with soft white sand and calm surf.
Restaurants
Casual seafood spots, ice cream stops, and waterfront patios.
Walkability
Bikeable neighborhoods plus the free island trolley.
Vibe
Old-Florida, easygoing, family-friendly.
Stay at Sandbox Beach House here
Sandbox Beach House is relaxed, flexible, and family-friendly, with space to unwind after beach days. Dogs 35 lbs or less are welcome, so your pup can join the trip. Anna Maria Island is an easy ride on the free island trolley from our Holmes Beach base, so day trips feel effortless.
Explore nearby
Also explore Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach. See our walk-to-beach location, review the Pet policy (dogs 35 lbs or less), and peek at pool and family spaces.
Ready to plan your Anna Maria Island week?
Confirm your dates, then build your beach + pool rhythm around the part of Anna Maria Island you like most.
Check availability at Sandbox Beach House in Anna Maria Island.