Welcome to Soulshine, a lovely beachside haven on a canal in Anna Maria. Enjoy the sparkling water views from one of four balconies or unwind by the private heated pool with lounge seating and an outdoor shower. Explore the nearby beaches, just four blocks away, or stroll along Bay Boulevard only two blocks east.
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m
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Pet friendly
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Soulshine: Dog Friendly! Pool, On a Canal with Dock by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Soulshine by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals 322 Tarpon Ave, Anna Maria FL, 34216
What You'll Love About This Home: Location! On a Canal. 4 Blocks to the Beach! 2 Blocks to Bay! 3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms California King, 2 Kings, 1 Set of Twin over Queen Bunkbeds Private Heated Pool Pool Loungers Outdoor Shower Covered Poolside Lounge with Bar & Seating & TV Private Dock with Canal Access Gas Grill Foosball 4 Balconies with Seating & Water Views Keurig & Drip Coffee Makers Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer Complimentary WIFI Dog Friendly! (with pet fee, see notes below) Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach Wagon Parking for 5 Cars
Details: With a lovely and prime location, Soulshine sits on a canal on the north end of Anna Maria. The sugar sand beaches are four blocks to the west, and the bay is 2 blocks to the east.
Have a seat on one of the many verandahs and enjoy the sparkling water views. The main living area is on the second floor and provides outstanding views from the kitchen and living room. Step outside onto the balcony and enjoy a cocktail or meal at one of the two high top patio tables overlooking the pool and canal.
A spacious master suite on the second floor boasts a California King bed with Tempur-Pedic mattress. The en-suite bathroom will amaze with an oversized shower and gorgeous stand-alone tub.
The two additional bedrooms are on the third floor and share a jack-n-jill bathroom. One of the king bedrooms has a sitting area with a sofa and a private balcony accessed by double patio doors. Take in the view and relax in the Adirondack rockers. The other third floor bedroom features a king bed and a set of twin over queen bunk beds. Each bedroom includes a king-sized bed with an en-suite bathroom, a TV and crisp linens and plush towels from our professional linen company.
Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a full-sized washer and dryer.
A sparkling, heated pool is one of the highlights of backyard and is complete with pool loungers, an outdoor shower, gas grill, and a picnic table. The covered poolside entertainment area features lounge seating, a bar with bar stools and a TV.
The dock is available for fishing and accessing the canal. Have a seat on the bench and watch for the wildlife including all varieties of sea birds and possibly a manatee or dolphin!
Soulshine is located on the north end of Anna Maria and a few blocks from Pine Ave and the City Pier where you may catch the the free island trolley, which travels the entire length of the 7 miles of the island. Hop on and off at your leisure and explore shopping, dining and the beaches. The perfect location for your next beach vacation!
Soulshine is a dog friendly home! If you have added a pet to your reservation under number of pets, the fee of $150 per dog plus tax has been added to your reservation total. 2 dog limit.
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. The minimum requirement for this home is no less than seven nights. The maximum occupancy is eight.
Bedroom 1: California King with TV and Ensuite Bath on Floor 2 Bedroom 2: King with TV on Floor 3 Bedroom 3: King & Twin over Queen Bunks with TV on Floor 3
Please note: The boat lift and any onsite motorized watercraft are not available for guest use. The left-side garage is not available for guest use. Amenities are subject to change. Dock measures 15'. Driveway parking is available for a maximum of 5 cars. Parking for additional vehicles is not available.
DISCLAIMER: Depth of the canals and channels vary depending on tides, weather, and other circumstances beyond our control. At times this can result in a water level that is too low to support watercraft. It is the responsibility of the guest to review forecasts and make alternate arrangements for watercraft as necessary.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions.
** Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details.
VRBO BOOKINGS
Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.
Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance.
The instructions for making your final payment will be included in your final payment reminder.
Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.
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Your payment is due in full at the time of booking and the final balance information above does not apply to your reservation.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Fenced yard
Garden
Gas grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Foosball table
Heated pool
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Anna Maria, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Anna Maria travel guide
Does Soulshine: Dog Friendly! Pool, On a Canal with Dock by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Soulshine: Dog Friendly! Pool, On a Canal with Dock by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Soulshine: Dog Friendly! Pool, On a Canal with Dock by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Soulshine: Dog Friendly! Pool, On a Canal with Dock by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Soulshine: Dog Friendly! Pool, On a Canal with Dock by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?
Situated on the waterfront, 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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Soulshine: Dog Friendly! Pool, On a Canal with Dock by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews
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Tough week with the storm but made the most of the week with the pool
Heidi p.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly B.
9 December 2018
Relaxing Thanksgiving week at AMI. House located on deep canal leading out to bay.
We spent Thanksgiving week at Camp Tarpon. It was wonderful! Outside pool area is very nice with the heated pool, hammock and boat dock. Close to shops and restaurants and about a 5-10 min walk to the beach. They had plenty of beach chairs and two wagons to use. Great place to stay!
Kelly B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa B.
17 April 2019
Fantastic!!
Thank you for a fabulous holiday. Wonderful house in the most idyllic location. 5 stars!! We will definitely be coming back to stay again!!
Really enjoyed our stay here. The management company was so responsive anytime we needed anything. The house was clean and beautifully decorated. Backyard was a perfect oasis. We spent most of our time at the pool. We will definitely stay there again. Thanks Soulshine.
Absolutely perfect! The home and decor were so well thought out that nothing was missed! The house in a fantastic location, short walk to the beaches and restaurants. The views are beautiful from every deck and from the dock. We loved watching the boats go by and especially loved the dolphins and the manatees! The pool area, tiki hut and outdoor living space is amazing also. We can’t wait to visit again next year!
Surreal Soulshine! We had the pleasure of staying at Soulshine for the month of February. This was our first time coming to AMI and won’t be our last. Everything from booking to check in was flawless. The location was perfect, a short walk to the gulf, bay, shopping and dining. The house was well appointed with everything we needed to make this house a home. The views from every deck were fabulous and the outdoor entertainment area was a bonus. Can’t wait to return to our new found paradise!
The pictures do not do this home justice! It is absolutely beautiful. Everything and more you can ask for in a vacation home! The kitchen was set up just like mine at hone so navigating it was easy. The pool was so nice to dip into after a day at the beach and the outdoor shower helped with all the saltwater stickiness. Very nicely arranged rooms and comfy. The management office was very nice and always there to help! Thank you so much for a wonderful two weeks!
Given the last review on this property I was worried about security, there isn’t a lock on the back garden gates but actually this wasn’t a problem for us and the house had locks on all the doors and we didn’t have any issues with any security issues it was completely fine. We felt safe in the neighbourhood, it was a lovely pleasant stay. Location is amazing and perfect and the house is a lovely size for a family and does have everything you need for your stay, I just felt the photos made it look a little more modern than it actually is. The house is quite old and tired in our opinion but that’s just down to our personal taste, we still had a lovely time. The one thing I would say if the bbq was gross, that needs to get professionally cleaned after each booking and it wasn’t.
We had a great time on AMI and a few tips, get the golf cart while your there as one it great fun and the kids loved it and also everyone is whizzing around on them so it’s easier to get around and enjoy the breeze.
Two get out early for dinner, if you try and go out about 7pm then some restaurants your looking at a 3 hour wait which we found out specially on weekends, it gets super busy. We made it out at 6pm most nights and we got tables straight away. Finally two scoops for ice creams are amazing and prices are so good, probably on the only thing on the island that is cheap.
All in all we had a lovely lovely trip and was happy with everything, we will be back
Lovely property, plenty of space. We had two adults, 5 teens and a small dog, and there was plenty of room. Indoor living space is all on the 2nd and 3rd level, which was fine for us but just an FYI for anyone with mobility issues. We chose this property for the boat dock, as we planned mostly to be fishing. It has easy access to open water via Bimini Bay, no bridges to navigate under, and the channel is plenty deep enough, even at low tide.
Our vacation with our friends was so much fun! We loved Camp Tarpon and our boys had so much fun staying together in the “boys room”- the bunk beds were perfect! Camp Tarpon is in the perfect location and is well equipped for having fun! We loved spending time at the pool, fishing off the dock and grilling dinner out back. We will be back again!
Loved this home! The view is spectacular (on the canal) and has a gorgeous backyard set up with pool. Home is completely updated (very nice appliances) and the beds are comfortable (which is hard to find). Home has 3 AC units so the house was nice and cool (great for sleeping)! We rented bikes from Beach Bums and biked everywhere including to the beach. The location is perfect if you like the north side of the island. Only complaint is that the linens, quilts and towels could be more thoroughly washed and treated for stains. No one likes to sleep in a bed with stains on the quilts and linens or use a stained towel. Overall, it was the best property we've rented on AMI (this was our 4th stay on the island) and we would rent this property again!
Ein wunderschönes, gepflegtes Haus in ruhiger Umgebung. Perfekt für 2-4 Leute. Besonders positiv war der Service und die Hilfsbereitschaft der Agentur, die sich um wirklich alles gekümmert hat. Wer einen entspannten sorglosen Urlaub möchte, ist bei Anna Maria Life genau richtig.
Super logement tout y est SpacieuxDeco au top Terrasse 1 peu petite
Randi P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Trina H.
1 November 2022
Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
ROBBED-No Security Protection
With nothing out of place AND seemingly an inside job…Someone targeted and robbed our cash money out of closet … $2113 CASH from a wallet and purse placed back looking untouched but left 1’s and 5’s in both. AMI reached out to owner and both refuse to compensate in any way basically questioning my ethics to truth of it happening. This is an expensive home to rent even in off season and has
NO SECURITY CAMERAS LEADING TO 2 UNLOCKED POOL GATES
NO SECURITY ALARM
NO SAFE TO PUT VALUABLES IN
AND AN ADVERTISING SIGN IN FRONT YARD TO SHOW IT IS A RENTAL
Will not rent from AMI again and the owner clearly needs the money more then his/her guest do! TERRIBLE
Don't be fooled by the nightly rate. VRBO and AMI LOCALS both charge extra fees, beyond the nightly rate. My rental ended up costing quite a bit more than the advertised rate. Almost 50% more.
As for the rental itself, it was lovely, and the kids had fun. My only complaints were that the cabinet holding the garbage pail was broken and fell out when pulled open; the annoying pool alarm makes using the downstairs pool door by the foosball table inoperable; the old microwave is on its last leg and the light inside flickers when it's being used; and the grill had no propane in it.
The home is in a great location and was perfect for our family of 7. Everything has just been redone and the house was very clean. The pool was great and kept at a very comfortable temperature. The dock and canal were perfect and allowed us to rent a boat for the week. We really had a great time.
This property was absolutely perfect! The view from every balcony was amazing! The location was fantastic. We rented a golf cart to travel to and from the beach. The neighborhood was quiet and the backyard/pool area was private! The furniture was sturdy and clean! Overall this is by far the nicest property we have rented in the last 8 years! Thank you for allowing us to stay in your island oasis, “soulshine!”
The location of this home is unbeatable. The backyard was our own private oasis. Plenty of space and seating. The pool was so relaxing. The boys were able fish off the dock and we had a manatee visit us one morning. We rented kayaks and explored the waterways. The home is a short golf cart drive, or walk to the beach, Pine street with shops and dining, City Pier and Rod and Reel Pier. The home was spacious, clean and had everything you need to enjoy your vacation. The morning sunrise views from our balcony were unforgettable. We highly recommend this home.