To be closer to the water, you'd have to rent a houseboat...
To be closer to the water, you'd have to rent a houseboat...
Submitted: May 22, 2013
Stayed: May 2013
This house is a rare case where the pictures do it justice. It is really a perfect beach house mere steps from the ocean. While there we witnessed both dolphins and manatees swimming right in back of the house. You can literally swim right off of the patio!
The location of this property is equally splendid. The beautiful Bean Point is within walking distance to the north--as is Anna Maria beach and pier to the south. The marvelous Rod and Reel Pier, featuring wonderful, fresh seafood, is a stone's throw away. The views of the Florida coast and Sunshine Skyway Bridge at night are breathtaking.
Also convenient is the Breakaway's proximity to Pine Street. On Pine Street is a General Store, restaurant and shopping options, and Beach Bums--which will deliver bikes and kayaks right to your door (we kayaked around Bean Point!). While visiting Pine Street make sure to drop in on The Waterfront Restaurant which features some of the best food on the island.
All in all, I could not picture a more perfect beach house in a more perfect location. Each morning we cooked breakfast and enjoyed it out on the picnic table on the patio while getting ready for our day: There's not a better table at any restaurant on the island for ocean-side dining. Each evening we went to the other side of the island to watch the beautiful sunsets. Traveling from the sunrise side to the sunset side takes about five whopping minutes. We already miss both Anna Maria Island and The Breakaway...
Thank you to the Jones for making such a wonderful place and experience available to all!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Hi David and family,
Thank you so much for the lovely words about our little slice of heaven on AMI. Breakaway is a labour of love for us and it does my heart good to know the people we welcome into our home love it as much as we do. Just wait till you see the pool and reno we have going on in August! I hope to see you in 2014!
Thanks again,
Andrea Jones and family
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