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Private Home with Pool, Outdoor Dining Area with BBQ - Whispering Whale Retreat

Holiday home with private pool, near Bean Point Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81488 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Home with Pool, Outdoor Dining Area with BBQ - Whispering Whale Retreat

Holiday home with private pool, near Bean Point Beach
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. 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 coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Anna Maria Vacations

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,488 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 not allowed

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

931

About the area

Map
Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rod and Reel Pier - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Home with Pool, Outdoor Dining Area with BBQ - Whispering Whale Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private Home with Pool, Outdoor Dining Area with BBQ - Whispering Whale Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Home with Pool, Outdoor Dining Area with BBQ - Whispering Whale Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Home with Pool, Outdoor Dining Area with BBQ - Whispering Whale Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Home with Pool, Outdoor Dining Area with BBQ - Whispering Whale Retreat located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Historic Green Village, Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Bay Boulevard Beach and Anna Maria City Pier are also within 5 minutes.

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Private Home with Pool, Outdoor Dining Area with BBQ - Whispering Whale Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

My family and I loved our stay here. The house was very close to everything. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location. Lots of places to visit and eat within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

phoebe m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for family vacation

Loved the sleeping arrangements and pool nicely decorated
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Georgina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whispering whale

House was beautiful and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation

3 kids, 13hr drive...this property was worth every moment...private pool, beautiful interior, beach toys and carts. Don’t book it too often we want to come back! ;)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great stay for 8 yr old to 85 year old

Hard to summarize: great space for just. Hanging out , enjoying nice meals in the cozy nook, watch tv (ROKU),the pool was nice and warm and everyone really enjoyed it and the shaded area was super nice. So close to everything down on Pine (the main hub with restaurants and sand beaches at either end of the short street ). location is the best and the house is so nicely appointed with everything anyone would want to cook and relax. plenty of towels for pool and daily use...nice linens. ***You really need to make sure that you have large numerals for the house incase someone comes in late! ***AND even more importantly: lights on on the house and inside if someone is coming in late at night!! A big negative for me coming in from the airport driving in a strange neighborhood with no lights at 9:30 and a very dark night! Other than that we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall NOT Bad

The area was beautiful overall it was great. Few things 1st Fireplace was NOT work 2 garbage left in bathrooms 3 Pots were hard to cook in 4 as it was cold the pool should have been hotter & no indication of how to do. Mgmt company was great but communication was not good we were left waiting for Fireplace to be fixed BEFIRE our last day but no call or no show texh was nice but I should get a credit as this was the feature i booked for
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Patty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Not big enough for all beds

We tried hard to check in earlier than 4pm since no on had the house before us and we had been up since 4am. Another company we've gone with previously let us check in earlier. The house was nice and clean. However, had beds for 10 people/children but only 2 bathrooms, one of which is located inside the king room. Living area and sofas couldn't hold us all at once.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great island experience

This place was beautiful, very clean, and comfortable. We were 4 adults and 2 kids and it was a great experience for all. Only complaint was the communication for checking from property management. Reached out at 12 to follow up on if we can have an earlier checkin. Was told the room was finishing up from being cleaned and we would be notified when it is. Never heard anything from them after that and at 430 had to call from the property to find out how to be let on because we had still not received the final information. Outside of that the experience was great and I would strongly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Property was clean and had everything needed. Great location on Anna Maria. Plenty of room and having heated pool was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pallas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in perfect location

Had a great weekend with the family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

john c.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Incredible miscues

Submitted formal complaint without any response. Washing machine did not work all week. It was reported immediately and never fixed/replaced. Propane tank to home ran out of gas, were without hot water and the use of the stove for 24 hours.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We were happy to find this place so last minute. The house was clean, roomy and met all our needs. The location was close to the pier and all the small shops on Pine. We rented bikes around the corner because most of the bikes from the house had flat tires (no pump). A few other things we wish the house came with were coffee filters, laundry detergent and better hand soap but all these things were available for purchase at the local shop on Pine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house

This house was in perfect location to walk to both the bay and beach! Lots of space. Nicely decorated. Great outdoor space. Lots of beach chairs/bike/beach toys/etc to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

Loved the location of the property. Everything was clean at at arrival. The outside lighting was not working but they came out the next day to fix.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice house needs some upkeep!

Great house! Pool light could have been fixed. Asked multiple times (3) actually. Basic up keeping . Deck needs redone. Spare bedroom shower needs better drainage. Outdoor shower needs handle for use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great retreat for a family of five

We loved the house, it was so clean and well kept. The only downside was the pool was dirty and the pool area not well kept up. We did, however, have a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kala S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Awsome stay great location lots of things to do! Will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leimys R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Loved the space it was enough for everyone in my family and we are 10. The property was clean, spacious, it had everything we needed for cooking. The pool needs a little update but we still enjoyed it. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Diane J B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Somewhat disappointing

Ant problem, 2 tv’s weren’t working, outside deck and stairs need work or replacement. Outside front door was filthy. Disappointed there were NO pool toys or cleaning products to help keep the place clean for 5 weeks. Inside the home was lovely however.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whispering Whale

We very much enjoyed our stay at Whispering Whale and have already reserved the house for next year. The only suggestions we would have for this property is to have access to the garage and since the main entrance and exit is at the rear of this raised living area house there is no escape route in the event of a fire from the master bedroom which is situated at the front of the house. We would suggest that this should be addressed by making a portable window escape ladder available.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brooke O., Illinois, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

It was a great property! Awesome location! Quiet neighborhood and close to the beach off Spring Ave! The house did need some tile fixed in the hallway and rail addressed at deck stairs, but other than that it was good! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Alanna M., NEW YORK

Great house, awesome location!

We had an amazing week staying in your house! Only issue was master shower went super hot and then ice cold other than that perfect location & everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

PETER Z.

Great beach house, in a great location

Overall we had a great vacation at this beach house. The unit is all updated, appliances and interior and extremely nice inside. The pool was great, and the kids spent plenty of time swimming in it. We had two families there. A total of 4 adults and 6 kids, and there was plenty of room. I only have a few issues with the property, and for the price, it is very nice. Only a few issues that should be noted, that has me put this at a four. For as many as it sleeps, it only has two bathrooms. So that can be a little challenging at times. Also, the master bedroom and bath are extremely nice, but if you have two couple, there is a dramatic swing from the master to the next. The only other room setup for a couple was located at the front of the hall. Apparently, the noise carried into the room tremendously, so the couple in that room had a very hard time sleeping. Lastly, we had some issues with the power. A couple times we had the power flux and a breaker pop. This caused our internet to go out on day 2. They were having issues getting us someone to fix it, so eventually, we just fixed it ourselves, As far as I know there was no follow-up on the maintenance. All in all though, it was a great stay, and a very nice house. With a few changes though, it could easily be much more accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

A beautiful house in the perfect location

We really enjoyed our recent stay on Anna Maria Island in the Whispering Whale retreat. The house is decorated in a perfectly beachy way. Everything, including the kitchen and bathrooms were very high end. The location is wonderful, as we could easily walk to either side of the island and visit the beaches. Close to great restaurants and shops. Perfect for 2 families of 4 (plus extra room beyond that!). Our only suggestion would be to improve the stock items in the kitchen. Kitchen could benefit from tea towels to dry dishes, a 9x13 pan, sponge to wash dishes, garbage bags, and other small items, like cooking oil, basic spices, plastic wrap, and ziplock bags. We made do, but if we had known in advance that these items were not there, we would have brought them ourselves. Overall, highly recommend the house and would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018