Experience the charm of Mermaid Cove, a beautifully refurbished property that combines modern updates with original flair. With three spacious bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen and an expansive pool area perfect for relaxation or entertaining, you'll feel right at home.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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About this property
Mermaid Cove: Updated Forida Cottage w/pool, hot tub
You'll fall in love with Mermaid Cove the second you step inside. This beautifully refurbished property boasts all the modern updates without sacrificing any of its original charm. This three bedroom, three bathroom home has a comfortable living space, huge master suite, a gourmet kitchen and is decorated impeccably. Step out back to the pool area and you will not be disappointed. The pool is large and the outdoor living space is perfect for entertaining or relaxing and enjoying the sun. Mermaid Cove is located on Spring Avenue which is just a few blocks from the renowned shopping and dining of Pine Avenue. Bike and golf cart rentals make transportation to and from the beach a breeze. Book Mermaid Cove today.
PETS: Please note this property is NOT pet friendly.
PARKING: 2 cars maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles. *Note that the garage is owner-use only and is not available for parking.
***OVERCROWDING CONSEQUENCES*** Maximum occupancy of rental homes on Anna Maria Island are set by the Cities and are strictly enforced. An occupant is any person staying overnight, regardless of the number of nights. Due to recent issues of overcrowding in the area, if maximum occupancy is exceeded during your stay, a $1000 (one thousand dollar) overcrowding fee will be charged to the payment method on file and your party will be immediately evicted. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to keep Anna Maria Island enjoyable for everyone.
"You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property."
*Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Things to do
Golf
Heated pool
Kayak
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Anna Maria, this vacation home is near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, water tubing, and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Anna Maria travel guide
Does Mermaid Cove: Updated Forida Cottage w/pool, hot tub have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Mermaid Cove: Updated Forida Cottage w/pool, hot tub pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mermaid Cove: Updated Forida Cottage w/pool, hot tub?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mermaid Cove: Updated Forida Cottage w/pool, hot tub?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mermaid Cove: Updated Forida Cottage w/pool, hot tub located?
Situated in Anna Maria, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Historic Green Village and Bradenton Beach. Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Mermaid Cove: Updated Forida Cottage w/pool, hot tub Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We loved this sweet little house, it was a perfect spot for our family vacation. The interior was so cute and clean, and met our expectations based on the listing photos. We loved the pool and cabana and being so close to the bay and a short walk to the beachside, restaurants and cute little shops. Overall just a great stay and we would definitely choose to come back!
It was our first time on Anna Marie Island. The location was great towards most things and the property was perfect/above expectations for us! I think we'll book again next year!!!
This is a charming cottage! We had plenty of room for our family of six and enjoyed the beautiful pool. It was very clean and we loved the decor. The location was great to the golf cart rental, beach, restaurants, general store and shops. If we had any questions regarding the property, the management company was very quick to respond. Our family had a great time and we will return.
Libby R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Madelyn
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We love everything about Updated Charming Florida Cottage Comfortable bed, instant hot water, equipped kitchen, clean pool, pool toys, pool towels, pool chairs. Great little place on Anna Maria… super close to all the attractions. We will consider it again in the future.
We enjoyed our stay at this house. It had plenty of room for our family (2 parents, 2 kids, 1 grandparent). We loved the pool and outdoor area and the proximity to local restaurants and the beach. Overall it was nice and we’d stay again. Some things to be aware of though, the house is minimally stocked with things like trash bags, dish detergent, toilet paper, no coffee provided, etc so you’ll have to go buy those supplies. I know these aren’t required but they are nice to have.
We decided to get away from Minnesota’s -20 windchill -8 below weather to Anna Maria Island and chose this VRBO due to the pool as well as the hot tub. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t as warm as we would’ve liked but we enjoyed the hot tub. The only bad part with the hot tub was it was only set to about 80-85° initially and wouldn’t heat up unless you left it on for hours and make sure you went back-and-forth to keep it turned on Once the bubbles stopped it cooled off again. The house was as described for the most part clean couple of defects especially in the master bedroom the floor was coming up and the Roku the batteries kept dying so we ended up buying batteries after batteries no big deal just a heads up to the owner. We didn’t use the grill because it was a bit dirty but we had all the pots and pans that we needed to cook inside the house though we did check out all the local fares quite a bit.
Overall our stay was good I’m not sure that I would recommend it with anybody with little kids because they they had an awful lot of knickknacks bottles shells that could break or be spilled nice decor overall though just not little kid friendly.
The property was great. The outdoor space was wonderful. When not at the beach, we were in the pool! Because of the trees it was shaded most of the day, which was nice because the sun was blazing in June! The lanai was great to hang out and grill. Plenty of lights for after dark. It's centrally located, so close to everywhere you want to be on the north of the island. There were beach chairs and pool toys available. Not a lot, but plenty for our group of 6. The house was clean and well decorated inside. It's furnished with adequate cooking utensils and equipment. Some may complain that they need to buy additional toilet paper or paper towel, but the house came furnished with plenty to get us started. The beds were soft, plenty of towels and the dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge all worked great. Water pressure was good in the showers and plenty of hot water for our group of 6. The outdoor space has seen a bit of use. The deck could use some sealing and the little pool table has a few chipped tiles. Also, the ice machine and water from fridge were pretty slow, may need a filter change. But that's being really picky to be honest. We had a wonderful time and its a great property we would happily at again!
We had a great experience- loved the house it was in a perfect location and the pool and hot tub were amazing. Huge hit with the kids will definitely stay here again if we come back that way! Only suggestion was having small items like salt and pepper, grilling utensils, basic seasoning.
Beautiful home with a great hangout area outside! So close to everything, we would spend the first half of the day at the pool and then bike to the beach for the second half. Plenty of shopping close by as well! We go to A.M.I. for a girls trip every year and this is definitely on top for places we’ve stayed!
Loved our stay! House is in a great location. Quiet neighborhood, a few blocks from the beach, within walking distance of shops and restaurants. The rental property was comfortable with good use of space and the pool/hot tub were nice amenities.
We thoroughly enjoyed staying here and would highly recommend this place. Convenient to the beach and restaurants. The pool was perfect. Spent a lot of time there. Even walked to the farmers market on Tuesday. I would stay here again.
Excellent location on Spring just behind the wonderful general store. We spent most of our time in and around the beautiful pool. House is clean and modern with plenty of room. Definitely plan on renting this again.
Great location within walking distance to all you need… just wish there were more mermaids 😀 only challenge was showers being used at same time, impacted hot water. Overall a great stay!! Would definitely go back!
Property was extremely clean upon check in. Loved the house decor and set up for a family. The location was ideal with everything we needed within walking distance. The kids had a great time using the pool and hot tub every afternoon. Backyard pool area was really nice with a fun beachy vibe. We can't wait to come back!
We loved staying here and getting to swim all week. With Covid and growing numbers, we hit the beach early before crowds each day and then swam all afternoon. we cooked in all meals and the kitchen had what we needed. it is a few blocks to the beach so we rented a beach cart and wagon to haul our stuff. We had a great time.
We chose this location for 6 adults, all over 35 years old, and the house is perfectly situated for fun, food, and good times. The property managers were quick to communicate and address anything we needed. I’d highly recommend taking advantage of renting a golf cart to get around the island, and one of the rental facilities is literally a block from the house. We would like to come back!
Overall, the stay was fine. The pool area was very pleasant. The property needs basic maintenance, such as lights that didn't work, flooring that was loose, leaky faucets, and other such problems. It also needed some basic cleaning. For the price charged, better attention needs to be given to the maintenance and cleanliness.
Anna Maria Island is paradise but my review is all about Mermaid Cove. We will be back for sure. Great location, close to two beaches and just a block away from to a channel/Inlet with a smaller beach area. Also, one block away is a variety of shops, restaurants, coffee, and ice cream/dessert places. You really don’t have to leave the immediate area for anything unless you want to. Inside are three good size bedrooms and three full baths with very nice showers. The backyard is an amazing oasis. We used the pool almost daily and the grill a few times. It was also very quiet despite being peak season. inside you will find every thing you need for your stay, including cooking, dining and serving accessories. I cannot say enough good things about Mermaid Cove! We will be back for sure and as long as we have under 4 total people we will stay at MMC!
Everything about this property was fantastic. Perfect location to get to the beaches (easily walked even in the heat), the shops and restaurants on both Pine and Gulf Drive (we ate ice cream every night at Dips). Pool was great. When we arrived there was some debris in the pool, but we just used the provided skimmer and ran the vacuum that was there. The kitchen has quite a bit in the way of utensils, pots, pans, bowls, cups and plates. We had a wonderful week and we were sad to have to leave to head home. We plan on coming back and would use this property again.
The house is well located on the island to both sides and beaches, very nicely decorated and well outfitted with kitchen items, towels, etc. Our party included 6 adults which crowded the kitchen. Large amount of seating in the living room. The master bedroom is very large with a walk-in shower; the queen size bedroom also has a walk-in shower and the room with the twins is suitable for children. The common bathroom has a tub/shower combination. The pool is large but not easily accessible for older adults who might have impairment with their legs....no rails to get into/out of pool. It was our first time to Anna Maria Island and we enjoyed ourselves very much.
Rae Ann W.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Krista H.
29 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home in a perfect location for walking to beach, shops and rental businesses. The home offered a nicely stocked kitchen. Bring your own paper towels and toilet paper as little is provided and it is of poor quality. Bring your own kleenix/tissues as none is provided. Our only significant issue was the pool. and spa Neither was operating appropriately, both losing water, and dirty. We did out best with the skimmer. The management company was zero help and rather dismissive and hostile. A pool person came by the day before we left confirmed that the pool pressure was very high and not relieved by cleaning the stuffed full filter. It is frustrating to spend so much money on a rental only to be treated like your concerns don’t matter.