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Playing Hooky: On Canal, Dock, Pool & Spa, Game Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Live the island life at Playing Hooky! Enjoy canal views from your al fresco dining area or take advantage of dock access to Tampa Bay while staying just steps away from shops restaurants.

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A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, table football, ping pong

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Playing Hooky: On Canal, Dock, Pool & Spa, Game Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Waterfront holiday home with water park and Hot tub
Along with a water park, this smoke-free holiday home has Access to hot tub and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include gas grills. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park and Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Gas grills

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2450 sq ft (228 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

615744

About the area

Map
Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria City Pier - 8 min walk
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 14 min walk
  • Bradenton Beach - 19 min walk
  • Anna Maria Beach - 3 min drive
  • Bean Point Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Playing Hooky: On Canal, Dock, Pool & Spa, Game Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Playing Hooky: On Canal, Dock, Pool & Spa, Game Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playing Hooky: On Canal, Dock, Pool & Spa, Game Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Playing Hooky: On Canal, Dock, Pool & Spa, Game Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?

This family-friendly Anna Maria holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Bay Boulevard Beach, Historic Green Village and Bayfront Park. Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park and Anna Maria City Pier are also within 15 minutes.

Playing Hooky: On Canal, Dock, Pool & Spa, Game Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeanine h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
We had an amazing time in Anna Maria Island. House fit 9 adults very comfortably. Pool and hot tub were fabulous
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a great time staying at this property. The house was spacious and allowed us to have our own space. Our favorite part was the pool and the hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jill T., Orchard Park, New York

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not worth what we paid
To start w the positives, great location, nice quiet street, close to everything. When we first arrived we were setting off alarms left and right. Wasn’t told about the alarms. If you leave the door open for more than 10 seconds an alarm goes off. Takes a couple days to figure out. I specifically sent a message prior to stay. I wanted to make sure there was very clean bedding. In my room the bedding was not clean. Stains on the pillowcases. My kids claimed they smelled body scent in their bed. The floors were so dirty my kids feet were black and socks full of dog hair. Forgot to mention the piles of dog waste by the steps where you walk in to house up the stairs. The kitchen appliances had finger marks all over them. I called and they had a cleaning crew come out to take care of. The cleaning crew told me they couldn’t believe how dirty it was. The counters were greasy and shmeary. No swim toys noodles or anything for beach. We had to buy our own. We left them there for next family. Anything we saw was locked up in garage. We had no access. Also the game room on first level has no inside access to house. God forbid if it’s raining. You have to go outside to get back in. For what I paid for this rental, none of this should have happened. Also fyi the deck and area around pool will burn your feet. Wear flip flops.They offered cleaning fee back. They should have offered much more hence the bad (but honest) review. Will never use this co again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
The location of this space was perfect! As advertised and more it was set up for the entire family no matter what age. We had one minor issues which was addressed right away, even the construction next door couldn’t ruin this trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spring Break
We had a wonderful time, the house worked beautifully for the 3 generations of our family. We were able to walk almost everywhere except the grocery store. The beach, shopping, and restaurants were very convenient. Our grandkids loved playing in the pool while the adults enjoyed the sunshine.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D., Dayton, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
We had a great time staying in this beautiful house! The open floor plan for the kitchen and family room was wonderful! We loved relaxing in the pool on the hot days of August. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, cookware, dishes and glasses. The outside ice machine for all our drinks and beach toys were great too! Thank you for a wonderful vacation at your beach house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

brooke l.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time! Property was exactly as advertised! Great location.
Great rental! Property management was great, we had one issue with the spa and they were right out to get everything working! Home was just as advertised! Had all the extras, no need to bring beach towels, chairs or beach stuff, they had everything we could need! Game room was a plus with a house full of teens! We were very please with our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility on the canal❤️
We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful family home. The place was so comfortable and the kitchen was wonderful. The backyard was an island oasis! The pool was warm for the little ones and the adults who love to walk right in! The location was perfect on a quiet block and convenient for walking everywhere. They are building a home next door but the workers were quiet and respectful. We couldn’t even hear or see them when out at the pool. The staff responded promptly to a few items we inquired about. The towels were fresh and the home had everything we needed but we would probably buy a few more board and card games for the place. We are grateful for our family time at playing hooky and we look forward to returning to AMI!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation home
Wonderful property on the water in nice quiet neighborhood. Great for large groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Retreat
This property was perfect! Enough beds, activity, dock, pool....way too much fun to be had here!! Walking distance to beaches, restaurants and shops. It was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staycation
This property, with heated pool, game room, and canal for fishing……made a perfect location for our annual vacation!!! Walking distance to the beach! Also rented a cart to travel around the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022