Escape to Meant to Be, a hidden gem tucked away behind lush tropical landscaping on the north end of Anna Maria Island. Unwind in the private heated pool & spa or lounge by the poolside covered entertainment lounge with sofa, bar table for 4, and TV.
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m
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About this property
Meant to Be:1 Block to Beach! North End! Pool & Spa,Loaded Game Room by Anna Maria Life
Meant to Be by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals 804 Jacaranda Rd, Anna Maria, FL 34216
What You'll Love About This Home: Location! 1 Block to the Beach! AMI North End! 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms 2 Kings, 1 Queen Private Heated Pool & Spa Pool Loungers Outdoor Shower Poolside Covered Entertaiment Lounge with Sofa, Bar Table for 4, TV Foosball, Ping Pong, Dart Board, Arcade Game, Basketball Game, Connect4 Screened Lanai with Adirondack Chairs Open Air Balcony with Patio Umbrella & Dining for 6 & Gas Grill Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer Complimentary WIFI Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach Wagon, Beach Cooler Parking for 2 Cars
Details: Tucked away behind lush tropical landscaping, Meant to Be is a block to the sugar sand beach. Located on the coveted north end of Anna Maria, this elevated beach house is a quick walk to the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
The main level features the living room, kitchen and dining area with table seating for 8 and 5 bar stools at the island. Step outside from the living room to the open air patio with a gas grill, table, umbrella and seating for 6. The dining area leads to a screened in lanai with Adirondack chairs.
The master bedroom includes a king bed and en-suite bathroom, and the guest rooms feature a king bed and queen bed. Each bedroom has a TV and includes crisp linens and plush towels from our professional linen company.
Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a laundry room with a full-sized washer and dryer.
The ground level features a poolside covered entertainment lounge area with a sectional sofa, bar table for four, TV, foosball, ping pong, dart board, arcade game, basketball game and Connect4. Steps from all of the fun is the heated pool and spa complete with an outdoor shower and pool loungers.
Meant to Be is located on the North End of Anna Maria and one block to the beach. The free trolley stops nearby and travels the entire length of the 7 miles of the island. Hop on and off at your leisure and explore shopping, dining and the beaches.
Bedroom 1: King bed with en-suite bathroom, and TV on Floor 2 Bedroom 2: King bed and TV on Floor 2 Bedroom 3: Queen bed and TV on Floor 2
Please note: Pets are not allowed in this home Amenities are subject to change.
You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions.
** Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details.
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Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.
Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance.
The instructions for making your final payment will be included in your final payment reminder.
Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Furnished patio
Gas grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Heated pool
Table tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Anna Maria, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at LECOM Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding. Visit our Anna Maria travel guide
Does Meant to Be:1 Block to Beach! North End! Pool & Spa,Loaded Game Room by Anna Maria Life have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Meant to Be:1 Block to Beach! North End! Pool & Spa,Loaded Game Room by Anna Maria Life pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Meant to Be:1 Block to Beach! North End! Pool & Spa,Loaded Game Room by Anna Maria Life?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Meant to Be:1 Block to Beach! North End! Pool & Spa,Loaded Game Room by Anna Maria Life?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Meant to Be:1 Block to Beach! North End! Pool & Spa,Loaded Game Room by Anna Maria Life located?
This family-friendly Anna Maria vacation home is located by the sea, just steps from Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Bean Point Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach are also within 10 minutes.
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Meant to Be:1 Block to Beach! North End! Pool & Spa,Loaded Game Room by Anna Maria Life Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Wonderful week! Excellent accommodations! Great location!
Rosa S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mindi S.
Aug 16, 2023
Great family rental
The house was great for our family of 5! The kids enjoyed the game room and pool. Furniture and beds were comfortable! Loved the Bean Point area!
Mindi S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Martin O.
Nov 15, 2023
5 Stars
Place was perfect. We loved it and want to reserve next year if possible!
I would like to really thank Cheryl for pulling a rabbit out of her hat and finding us the perfect replacement to Fish Stix. Thanks again Cheryl! You handled our situation like you had a real vested interest in making sure you found us another place. We really appreciate that. Thanks again!
Beautiful home within walking distance to the beach
The home was beautiful and within walking distance to Bean Pointe. Home was clean and provided all the basics we needed for our stay. The extra beach supplies that are pictured were disappointing. The beach chairs were broken— wish we would have inspected them prior to dragging them to the beach. The only other concern is how slippery the game room floor is besides the pool. My 4 year old took a few spills just walking on the floor—it turns into an ice rink if it gets wet. Overall though, we had an amazing time and loved our experience on Anna Maria Island!
Stacy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Michael P.
Mar 1, 2024
Great house and location, but the pool has issues
We spent a week in February at Meant to Be and really enjoyed the house itself. It was well-stocked, very clean and comfortable, and the location is fantastic. The north-end is our favorite part of the island and being within less than a 3 minute walk to Bean Point was great.
Unfortunately though, the pool at this property has issues. It has a substantial leak and the water level would drop roughly a half-inch every hour or so. Ok, it's ordinarily not a big deal to turn the hose on and re-fill it (which I was doing constantly), but the bigger issue was that the water would drop so much overnight that by morning there was not enough water flowing into the skimmer that the pump would make the loudest noise as it struggled to get enough water. This meant I was up at 5:45am refilling the pool as the noise was awful. After a few days of this and two visits from maintenance, they turned the skimmer off which fortunately stopped the early morning noise, but it did not keep me from my duties as pool-filler for the rest of the week.
Obviously this pool must have had issues before we arrived, but there was no mention of it. In hindsight, the hose being in the pool when we checked-in was a bad sign. The fact that there were known issues that a guest would have to figure out on their own and deal with on a daily basis feels a bit shady to me and did not leave me with a great impression of Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals.
Someone needs to fix with the issue, as it's not right keep quiet and make the guests deal with the challenges.
Our family of 5 stayed here & it was absolutely perfect for us. It has a very cozy, beachy feel to it. Very clean, bright & open floor plan. The beds were incredibly comfortable & the house was stocked with everything we needed and more. Our 3 boys loved the basketball game in the game room as well as the arcade machine. The location was great & in close proximity to bean point. We loved the privacy of the pool/hot tub which provided shade being under the deck. Beautiful landscaping, bamboo & palm trees made for a very relaxing feel. I couldn’t have loved this house more and we will definitely be back. I give it 5 stars!
This home was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. It was a perfect house for our family. We had a few maintenance issues during our stay however the management company was very responsive and had the issue resolved quickly. The only issue outside of the home was the property on each side of the home had some remodeling going on and the sawing noise was annoying while we were using the pool or sitting on the deck. Hopefully the remodeling will be done soon and it won't bother the future guests. Overall we definitely would stay here again.
The property is beautiful, very clean ,walking distance to Bean point Beach .. Hot Tub & pool was a great area to relax .. The kids loved the gaming room downstairs.. if I had to say a negative.. it could really do with a Fridge in the gaming area.. But over all 10/10
This property fit our family of 6 perfectly. It was a short walk to bean point beach and the rod & reel pier. The game room was an added bonus and gave us extra room to relax. Hot tub was a nice bonus
Jen W.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Feb 17, 2024
4 Stars
Wonderful home, great location, and any problems were quickly fixed....
We really felt comfortable in this beautiful home. They thought of everything amd it was a wonderful trip. Had some issues woth the alarm system going off until we got the hang of things. Overall it was a great trip.
Nice property, close to Bean point.
Instructions specific to the house would have been nice. They were generic instructions. Otherwise, everything was great.
Missy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Julie C.
Jul 4, 2023
Family Vacation
First, the rental agency was amazing! They were very thorough with emails, phone calls, questions or concerns we had. Best agency we have rented from in the 12 years we have been vacationing on Anna Maria.
Second, the house is beautiful! Lots for my teens to do when just hanging out at the house. I would say the pool, downstairs TV and gaming area is where my teens spent most of their time when they weren't fishing or at the beach. Both the sun porch and the screened in porch were such a delight to sit on and enjoy the beautiful weather. The pool is small, but it's perfect for after a day at the beach. The house is beautifully decorated and very coastal cozy. The walk to the beach is quick and easy.
Cons with the house... Lot's of beach parking around the house since it's on a corner lot. There is thick landscaping, but you can still hear the people parking, talking and getting in and out of their cars. The kitchen needs more storage supplies, food platers and party drink containers. The playroom needs a trashcan, clock and a mini fridge. A rug at the front door would be helpful to keep sand out of the house. Rugs in the bedrooms would be nice as well. Having something soft to walk on to breakup the tile would add comfort.
We loved this house. The only thing that would keep us from renting it again would be the public beach parking around the house.
4 adults + 2 adult children stayed for 3 nights (Wed-Sat) during March 2023. The house itself is excellent and well furnished. Plenty of parking. Tons of well-thought entertainment for all ages at the house, we really enjoyed it. Screened in porch is great to unwind in the morning with coffee or at day's end. Kitchen appliances are first class, and the bathrooms are modern and clean, however there is no 1/2-bath powder room.
We loved the location and the easy/quick walk not only to the beach but also the opposite direction to Rod & Reel on the bay side for beers and lunch.
Management company communication was excellent...until it wasn't. On Friday afternoon within a 2 hour span we had to endure an HVAC maintenance visit, the pool cleaner who dumped chlorine in the pool, and then the landscapers who ran loud gas-powered leaf blowers and got leaves and dirt into the pool that the cleaner had just taken care of. It was unbelievable that we had to endure that on our last day at the property. Keep in mind that we were checking out Saturday morning, so all 3 of those service calls could have easily been scheduled on Saturday when NO ONE would be there except the house keeper. It was simply easier for the management company to do it on a Friday so they did. I called and complained and was basically blown off. I was promised a call the next day or Monday at the latest and unsurprisingly it has been nearly 2 weeks later and I still have not received the promised call.
A short walk to the beautiful Bean Point beach. Then, after a day on the beach, come back to the nice sized pool to cool off and chill. The game room was nice too. Two recommendations for the game room would be ceiling fans and a refrigerator. The house itself was large, updated with beach type decor throughout which added to our wonderful trip! I would definitely recommend this to anyone to stay for vacation. Thanks!
First off the name of this place should be changed to “Bean Point Beach Oasis!” It’s so close to that awesome beach that we really didn’t feel the need to hang out on any other beach (although we did go check them out.) This house was absolutely perfect for our party of (6) 21+ year olds. The back yard with the little pool and hot tub was perfect for us to relax in after spending the day at the beach and cruising the town with the golf cart we rented. Also it was great at night and the lighting back there on the palm trees and in the pool area was really top notch for a nice ambience every night. We even watched a couple NBA playoff games from the pool and hot tub thanks to the awesome garage play-land that opened up directly to the pool area and backyard patio area. The inside of the house was perfect too with the open kitchen area and giant center island with 6 bar stools. It’s was also really nice to have the beach chairs, umbrella, wagons and cooler chariot! Those were life savers for the beach runs we made every day. It was real easy to communicate through IMs with the property manager as well. So close to the Rod and Reel pier as well so we saw the sunrise just about every morning from there. Anyway, can’t say enough great things about this spot so I’ll leave it with this, when we go back to Anna Maria Island someday, we will pick this same place again. It was perfect! Thanks, the BT’s (and we’re not easy to please :)
This was the most amazing location on the island. You are close to the bay and the beach. The beds are comfortable like everyone has mentioned. The game room was great for our kids with easy pool access. The pool size was disappointing so the kids swam mostly in the ocean. There are no extras in this house as far as cooking goes so be sure to bring or buy your own salt, pepper ect. Also, this is located at the top of the island so it takes about 15 minutes to get off the island. Great place overall!