Fins Up – Cozy Island Retreat, Private Pool, 4-Min Walk to Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Fins Up – Cozy Island Retreat, Private Pool, 4-Min Walk to Beach have a pool?

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

Q: Is Fins Up – Cozy Island Retreat, Private Pool, 4-Min Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Fins Up – Cozy Island Retreat, Private Pool, 4-Min Walk to Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

10/10 Excellent

michelle o.

31 Mar 2025

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

Relaxing stay

First time on the island, and the house was in a great location. We enjoyed everything about this location.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

martha l.

29 Mar 2020

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

Repeat stay was as good as the first stay

Love the home and will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

30 Apr 2023

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

We loved the property!

It was everything we could have wished for!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal W.

5 Jun 2022

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

Lovely property and location

Everything was wonderful at the house. Very convenient location to beach. Pool was very clean. The management company was very responsive.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin E.

17 Jan 2020

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

Thumbs UP for Fins Up!

Wow! What more could you want from a beach house? The rental is exactly as pictured but still seemed to pleasently surprise us upon arrival. The decor is so cheery and inviting. It was everything our family of five needed. Rent it! You wont regret it!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angelique K.

11 Jun 2022

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

Beautiful, Perfect Location

This location was perfect for our family. Was right in the middle of everything we wanted to do. Pool perfect for our family of 5. Kitchen had everything one would need. Close and easy access to the beach. Outside shower was so helpful coming back from the beach with sandy kids. Management was spectacular and quick with help needed (all of which were questions with other companies and nothing to do with this property). So so helpful! We would book with Once Upon A Beach again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Collene P.

3 Dec 2022

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

Nov. 19-26

Our family of 4 traveled to Fins Up during Thanksgiving week. This was our third time to AMI and we love it there! The house was the perfect size for a family of 4. The pool was a little small, but was fine for our family. The weather while we were there was a little cooler so a hot tub would be a great addition, but other than that, the outdoor space was perfect. We enjoyed the outdoor TV to watch World Cup games. We had one minor issue with a broken toilet that was promptly fixed. As other reviews have mentioned, the pool alarms are a lot, especially when you aren't travelling with small kids, but we understand they are required. We would definitely would return to this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Remo G.

7 May 2022

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

Just perfect

Was our 4th time on AMI and this property was perfect for our family (two adults with kids 5 and 8 yo). The whole communitation and check-in / check-out was very easy and great. The property looked just as pictured and was clean. The kitchen was top stocked, both rooms with own bad and enough towels for in and out. The outdoor area was perfect with the pool the dining area. Also there is enough shadow if needed. To the beach was a very short walk. We had few small issues which where promptly solved in no time. Pool alarm was a little annoying. Overall an incredible stay and highly recommended!

Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marin M.

5 Jan 2022

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

Fun time at Fins Up!

My husband and I are Jimmy Buffet fans, so when we saw the name of this property we knew it would be great. This property was perfect for us and our two young daughters (5 & 8). It was extremely clean and looked just as pictured. It was a quick easy walk to the beach, the kitchen came stocked with everything we needed, we had enough linens and everything functioned as it should. We had an issue with the cable that was not the property’s fault and the management company was very responsive. We hosted some local friends for dinner one night and the outdoor area was perfect for entertaining.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

2 Jan 2022

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

Mconger

Great place! Beautiful location!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

25 Jul 2021

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

Great stay

Great house and everything was immaculately clean. Good location, just a short 2 blocks to beach access. Little things, beds could have been a little better quality and door alarms took some getting used to, but overall an incredible stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chloe S.

3 Jul 2021

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

It was a wonderful vacation !

Everything about this home was wonderful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chong L.

22 Apr 2021

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

Awesome

Great location and property. The family had a great time at this property and AMI beaches.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

8 Jan 2021

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

Great Stay, Beautiful City, Excellent Accomodations!

We had a very good week staying at Fins Up. The house was exactly as advertised. The walk to the beach each day was short and pleasant. My teen girls had fun using the pool every day while we relaxed outside. We loved the location--Anna Maria Island is a beautiful place and we would love to return. If we do, Fins Up will be the first place we look at!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

3 Nov 2020

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

Great house

This house was perfect for our family! It had all that we needed: beach towels, toys, wagon, beach chairs, pool floats! Short walk to the beach, easy for our three boys to walk! We rented bikes and road to meals and explored the island! Had a wonderful first trip to AMI

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Drew P.

8 Oct 2020

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

Just Perfect!!

After two postpones of our wedding, and endless changes, we landed at Fin's Up @ AMI. The house looks brand new, the pool was perfect, 4 minutes walking to beach, that was never crowded, less if you rent bikes. All beach equipment, pool toys, towels, basically everything was provided. Kitchen was fully stocked with any pot, pan, or utensil needed. The house was CLEAN!! Smelled clean, looked clean. They offer an additional Covid cleaning, but for us, we didn't take it, but if you want sound of mind it is great to know it was available. We sat in the pool, watched TV, and ate under the house, grill was clean, and worked perfectly. Nikki was quick to respond and checked in on us to ensure all was perfect after we arrived. Fin's Up was perfect for us to honeymoon, but if ya add a couple kiddo's I can't see why they would not have a perfect time as well!! Thanks for a perfect week, D & S

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

5 Jul 2020

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

Enjoyable and recommended.

Good experience and great property. Everything was new, clean, and met our expectations. Would recommend for small families.

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

24 Feb 2020

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

Very Comfortable

This was a great rental for my wife and I. The heated pool was a nice bonus and the house was very comfortable. Communication was great, thanks again for allowing our early arrival.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

12 Jan 2020

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

Floridafan

What a beautiful home. We truly loved the property, it's location, and its amenities. Great place!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

10 Oct 2019

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

Awesome house and location!

Trouble with posting this review is that it will encourage you to book this property! It’s sooo clean and inviting. The kitchen is well stocked with items you need to prepare meals. Spices and condiments not provided but I’m not sure that’s by choice, I don t think it’s allowed. Pots and pans and utensils all well stocked. Walk to beach was easy, they have a wagon so that helps. A golf cart would be great to have, recommend renting one. You can use all week rather than driving if you wanted to. All in all super comfortable place, hope to book again soon. Nikki was super easy to deal with which was appreciated. They will get our business when we go back, hands down!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

9 Sept 2019

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

ISLAND LIFE

Can't wait for next year. Priceless family memories @ Fins Up!! #blessed

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

14 Jul 2019

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

Fins Up...Top Notch!

This property is true to the pictures and amenities advertised. Our family truly enjoyed the outdoor area, having several of our meals pool side. Beach towels and beach equipment provided including a wagon to get back and forth to the beach. Short walk to the most beautiful beaches I've seen in Florida. We will be back next summer!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

19 Jun 2019

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

Wonderful home

We felt at home from the minute we entered the door. Everything was very clean and I loved the style and atmosphere of the house. The kids loved the pool as well as the short walk to the beach. The owners were always very responsive and check-in and checkout process were easy. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M., Bremen Ga

22 Mar 2019

Great location and beautiful house

The location is very convenient to the beach and restaurants. The house is perfect for a family. More staple items would be helpful, but we managed as we weren’t cooking in very much. Overall, this is a great place and it would be hard to find a more ideal setting and location.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

14 Oct 2018

Nice home great location

Very nice and spacious home. Decorated nice and very clean. A three minute straight walk up the street to the beach. Nice deck off of kitchen every morning with our coffee. The pool was always nice after coming from the beach. Can bike ride all the way to the end of island is great. We loved the place we do highly recommend to give this place a try you wont be disappointed. Mark and Rose 9/22-9/29

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

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