Ship Watch: Private Beach, North End, Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

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: How much is parking at Ship Watch: Private Beach, North End, Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Bay Boulevard Beach are also within 10 minutes.

8/10 Good

Maureen H.

6 Aug 2025

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

Nice layout with excellent common spaces in the home. Kitchen is a touch small but the seating areas close by make up for it! Well thought out design for vacation living. Indoor and outdoor seating/eating options, spectacular views and our fury family was thrilled also!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole G.

27 Jul 2025

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

Great Location. Quiet. Kid Friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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

Lori F.

22 Aug 2025

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

Our family loved our week at this lovely beach home, an older house that has been thoughtfully remodeled. Gorgeous views of the bay from the living room and kitchen! Back deck has plenty of space to lay out in the sun. The sea wall is near the deck, and the beach area is rocky with about 6 feet to water during day. At night, water covers rocks and laps up to sea wall…beautiful and peaceful.My teenage daughter and her friend enjoyed having their own space in the upstairs loft bedroom with its en suite bath. Husband and I found the primary bedroom to be spacious and very comfortable. Third BR went unused but is very nice as well. Practical points: —Kitchen has plenty of dishes, glasses, mugs, serving bowls, utensils, plastic food storage containers, etc. Standard drip coffee maker. Electric water boiler (great for tea and coffee press; bring your own press if that is your thing.) —Second refrigerator in garage, perfect for extra drinks —Beach gear stored in garage: 2 wagons, 2 umbrellas, at least 6 beach chairs, 4 boogie boards, and lots of pool noodles and sand toys! —For full beach experience, we walked about 4-5 blocks along North Shore Drive to one of the access points for Bean Point Beach. Street parking (for car or golf cart) is limited. We found it was about as quick to walk. —Anna Maria Life rental company was super responsive when we had a small clog in the garbage disposal. They sent someone out same day. Wonderful home! We hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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

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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

Jaynah J., Swanzey, United States

1 May 2021

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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

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

Brad P.

22 May 2023

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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

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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

10/10 Excellent

Nina N.

16 Jul 2025

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

Anna Maria Island where your memory lasts a lifetime

This home had everything we needed. Kids loved double bunk beds, if you have kids, upstairs of the home is kids only zone and their shower was better then mine downstairs. Kitchen area was small but big enough for basic use, just watch you head when you are clocking, vent is low. I waa glad Master Bedroom was downstairs, it never got too hot. Although most homes like to control temp of inside, this one did not, we kept home cool for the entire stay. Due to recent storms and water leaves, beach area was small in afternoon unexisting in early day hrs but this didnt bother our kids, you can walk further down and beach was 3 houses down if you want to set out chairs. Next door home is currently undergoing renovation, hopefully they will be finsihed soon. One thing I did not like is lack or privacy. Other side of home is open beach access to public that was busy all the time, night and day. During day, people would walk by and stare if we were upfront or patio, would try to set up chairs on wall despite the sign that states its private property and there was no trespassing. Living room area is mildly hidden by a screened-in patio, during the day was fine but at night, lack of blinds or privacy film on widows left us feeling exposes and felt like we were displayed to folks that were walking by accessing beach from the street or going on to street from the beach area. Management was amazing. Booking process, payment, checking in and out, effortless. Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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

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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!

10/10 Excellent

Leena B.

16 Feb 2021

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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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

15 Jun 2024

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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

8/10 Good

Katherine W.

16 Jul 2022

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This old house with greatV

The location is very good! Swimming in the bay, watching dolphins, sunrises, and private small beach area were pluses. Lots Of room in the house. Enjoyed the shade On the outdoor deck, eating on the screened in porch, and being able to walk to bean pointe at low tide. The kitchen area is very small. House is in need Of upgrades and renovations.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ted & Debbie E., LADY LAKE, Florida USA

28 Mar 2021

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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

10/10 Excellent

Leena B.

29 Jul 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Dede P.

26 Aug 2023

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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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