Ship Watch: Private Beach, North End, Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Ship Watch: Private Beach, North End, Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Ship Watch: Private Beach, North End, Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?

Nestled on the beach, this Anna Maria holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bayfront Park and Anna Maria Beach. Bean Point Beach and Bradenton Beach are also within 10 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Allen R.

21 May 2024

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

Perfect location

My wife and I spent our anniversary and could not have had a better time floating in the water, enjoying the views and the accommodations were perfect. Look forward to another anniversary at Ship Watch.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

7 Apr 2024

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

Spring Break getaway

Awesome location. Walk, bike, cart or kayak to everything on the north side of the island.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M., North Carolina

11 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful

Loved our stay at this property. The property and gulf right outside the door feels like paradise!!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

22 Oct 2023

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

Best place on AMI

Terrific views inside and from the deck. Quiet, spacious, newly updated, comfortable. Great for 2 couples or a family. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaynah J., Swanzey, United States

1 May 2021

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

Perfect Place with Kids

This property is a little dated, but the location cannot be beat! We traveled with another family and to have the beach literally off of the back steps was perfect. We are already planning our next stay here!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

22 May 2023

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

Definitely will be back

Great place right on the beach/ocean. Clean with updated amenities. Location was minutes from town and restaurants. Definitely stay again and would totally recommend this home.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

23 Jan 2023

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

Winter Break

Property recently renovated. Excellent access to beach. Convenient location to shops and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

4 Jul 2023

5 Stars

Amazing place and we fell in love!!!!

8/10 Good

Elizabeth A.

19 Mar 2023

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Lovely setting

The house was immaculate and recently nicely updated. We especially loved sitting on the screened in porch, lovely sunrises and in the evening, the Tampa bridge was all lit up.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

10 Jul 2023

Wonderful Vacation Home!

This home is newly updated and so warm and comfortable. We have vacationed at AMI many times, and this is our new favorite home. We particularly loved the room upstairs for our kids! And loved all of the different spaces for eating. The screened in porch is lovely as well as the dining nook! We will be back!

8/10 Good

Dustin l.

19 Jun 2021

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

Really nice

The location is amazing. While the house is old and is in need of updating, we would come back again without issue. And even though the house is old it is in remarkably good condition for its age.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

15 Jun 2024

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

Relaxing stay on AMI

The house was clean on arrival and very well stocked. We cooked several meals there and had everything we needed. Bonus fridge in the garage for extra drinks. The house is located right next to public access for the beach, so there were many days that strangers, and even a unleashed dog, walked onto the property, even though a sign says no trespassing on sea wall. Perhaps a small fence or chain, or landscaping would help keep it more private. You can walk to many shops on Pine Ave. Dips was our favorite ice cream place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leena B.

16 Feb 2021

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

Puzzles beach and family

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The beach was so close and with little kids they could play then come in for meals and naps. We would definitely come back. For the little things that needed attention like a new outdoor hose , the response was immediate! Thank you for a great experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Sally D.

5 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good location

We enjoyed the location & the size of the house. Definitely needs renovation but we will not return because of the 5 ft hedges across the back & side of the house that obstruct the view. Can’t understand that!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ted & Debbie E., LADY LAKE, Florida USA

28 Mar 2021

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

nice older beach house

Very good location! House was decent but no obvious renovations for decades and could use some work. Missing some ammenities that tyou wouls expect at this price point, like chaise lounge chairs, trash bags, paper products, spices (not even salt and pepper). That being said, we still had a great time. It would have neen better if we knew what it didn't have ...We would rent again and come prepared.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Christopher B.

2 Jan 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful softly aged old Beach House

Comfortable House, rooms bedrooms and amenities all as pictured. Location on the Beach on the beautiful North End of the island absolutely ideal. Breakfast room looking out over ocean and spacious screened porch on the ocean were wonderful. Unfortunately the house has been very poorly maintained and not that well cleaned. Lots of details coming loose and in disrepair. Did not feel or smell clean. We loved our time there anyway.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Edwina K.

2 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in

Great beach but uncomfortable

This property is well located on the north shore of AMI facing the inside of Tampa Bay. Lovely water to swim, see dolphins, proximity to shops and restaurants and other beaches. However, the inside amenities are few- kitchen, furniture and beds outdated and uncomfortable. Make sure to bring or plan to buy all necessary cooking items such as foil, paper towel, napkins, detergent, sponge. Towels were ample, but a challenge to cook on stove, burners slanted. Refrigerator freezer does not keep items frozen. No ice so buy. No laying place in living area. Furnishings are limited and uncomfortable. Linens and towels were ample and clean. Great location and dog friendly

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

15 Jan 2023

Ship Watch for sure

The house was recently renovated/updated. When we origionally booked the vacation the photos were different, it looks much brighter and newer. Everythign is new. Very clean. Great view of boats coming and going. Plenty to watch; birds, dolphins, paddle boarders, people gathering scollops. Loved the shade. Often it is very hot at the coast and having the shade tree was awesome. Great location; easy walk to peir, great parking, easy accees and easy to find. The neighbors and people walking to the bay were very nice and friendly. Lots of people walking dogs and sitting on bench to see sunrise at the bay. BEAUTIFUL SUNRISES. Great view of the bridge lit up at night, it changes colors. The birds were awesome. Osprey landing in tree next to us. Heron walking on seawall. So many pelicans. Dolphins every day. So many things to watch. I took so many photos. Information sharing; not being critical, just letting people know. There were plenty of linens, dishes, pots/pans. Small soaps as in hotel. Small bottle dish detergent, pack of dishwasher detergent and small bottle of laundry detergent. There were zero food items, not even salt/pepper. This is good and bad. Do not want old food but often we stay at places that have enough coffee/filters for the first day. The coffee pot is good, makes a full pot or one cup. Does not use K-Cups. If you plan to cook or store food you will need every spice, aluminum foil, storage bowls etc. The bedrooms are spacious. New mattresses are firm. The bathrooms are recently renovated. Very clean and bright. TV uses ROKU. Had a good Internet conneciton. There are 2 garage doors. One is locked, I assume for owners use. The other garage can be opened but it had ceiling fans and stuff I assume from renovation on the floor where we could not get our auto in. Not a problem, just letting people know what to expect. But they items may be gone for next perons. Plenty of room to park in the drives. The area next to the house is public access to the bay and no parking sign. You can get 2-4 cars in the drive. There were 2 outside chairs we used on the deck. The screened porch has plenty of seating and very nice furniture. Lovely home. Plenty of space and awesome views. Quiet end of island with very little traffic.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

26 Mar 2024

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

Lovely stay

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dede P.

26 Aug 2023

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

Heavenly Home on the Bay

What a comfy, cozy, perfectly heavenly home right on the water! Mornings were spent leisurely sipping our coffee either in the pretty breakfast nook or out on the deck to watch the sunrise. After breakfast we’d take the short golf cart ride over to Bean Point Beach to float in the most gorgeous, clear water we’ve ever seen, stateside. After cleaning up and having a light lunch, we read or watched a little tv then napped…usually to a little rain shower. We spent so much time watching the ships coming under the bridge. We even saw dolphins swimming by one afternoon! We tried a new restaurant each day for an early dinner. On our last night we grilled steaks and shrimp at home. The kitchen was well-equipped in order to do so. Evenings were spent either enjoying the breeze from the bay on the deck or taking a ride around the island in the golf cart. This home is pet-friendly so our dog Mabel was with us and she had a blast watching all the pelicans and other birds you don’t see in Arkansas. So many exciting new sights and sounds for her to explore in the neighborhood during her walks. This is a residential area of the island so it’s incredibly peaceful and quiet, which was exactly what we were looking for. We visited with the neighbors next door a couple of times. Betty and Kenny are a lovely couple who’ve lived on AMI for the past 40 years! Ship Watch looked exactly as photographed. It’s decorated beautifully and it was the perfect vacation getaway for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

14 Jan 2023

Ship Watch for sure

The house was recently renovated/updated. When we origionally booked the vacation the photos were different, it looks much brighter and newer. Everythign is new. Very clean. Great view of boats coming and going. Plenty to watch; birds, dolphins, paddle boarders, people gathering scollops. Loved the shade. Often it is very hot at the coast and having the shade tree was awesome. Great location; easy walk to peir, great parking, easy accees and easy to find. The neighbors and people walking to the bay were very nice and friendly. Lots of people walking dogs and sitting on bench to see sunrise at the bay. BEAUTIFUL SUNRISES. Great view of the bridge lit up at night, it changes colors. The birds were awesome. Osprey landing in tree next to us. Heron walking on seawall. So many pelicans. Dolphins every day. So many things to watch. I took so many photos. Information sharing; not being critical, just letting people know. There were plenty of linens, dishes, pots/pans. Small soaps as in hotel. Small bottle dish detergent, pack of dishwasher detergent and small bottle of laundry detergent. There were zero food items, not even salt/pepper. This is good and bad. Do not want old food but often we stay at places that have enough coffee/filters for the first day. The coffee pot is good, makes a full pot or one cup. Does not use K-Cups. If you plan to cook or store food you will need every spice, aluminum foil, storage bowls etc. The bedrooms are spacious. New mattresses are firm. The bathrooms are recently renovated. Very clean and bright. TV uses ROKU. Had a good Internet conneciton. There are 2 garage doors. One is locked, I assume for owners use. The other garage can be opened but it had ceiling fans and stuff I assume from renovation on the floor where we could not get our auto in. Not a problem, just letting people know what to expect. But they items may be gone for next perons. Plenty of room to park in the drives. The area next to the house is public access to the bay and no parking sign. You can get 2-4 cars in the drive. There were 2 outside chairs we used on the deck. The screened porch has plenty of seating and very nice furniture. Lovely home. Plenty of space and awesome views. Quiet end of island with very little traffic.

8/10 Good

Christine N.

18 Aug 2022

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

We would come back!

Our family rented this house and had our small wedding right outside on the beach. Quiet area, plenty or space in the house. Needs a little updating.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

18 Aug 2022

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

Vrbo

Nice location

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Paula R., McMinnville

18 Aug 2022

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

Best location

Loved our stay. The view and being right on the water was great. Plenty of space inside and out. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leena B.

29 Jul 2022

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

Great spot for family vacation

This is the second time we have stayed at this property and we have thoroughly enjoyed our family vacation each time. Location, location, location. This house is right on the beach! Small beach but perfect for family with little kids. We can sit on the deck and watch the kids play in the water or sand. They can rest at any time without us dragging all our gear home. All of us enjoyed the beach and water!! The cons would be the broken dryer. We used their massive bushes by the deck. The response from property management was immediate. Unfortunately a part was needed for the machine and we were leaving the next day so the next visitors would have a working machine. A few minor things need repair but the property managers were made aware and are fixing those items. All in all it was a lovely time with my family and we would rent this place again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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