Sarasota + Bradenton Hotels
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112 Oak Avenue
Anna Maria Island , Florida
Tel: 941 778 1503
Tel: 800 778 2030
info@annamariabeachcottages.com
www.annamariabeachcottages.com
On the northern side of Anna Maria Island—secluded from condos and high-rises—this pretty, family-friendly complex of 11 cottages and apartments is steps from the beach. The accommodations (brightly whitewashed with blue couches and comforters) range from cozy studios to two three-bedroom, two-bathroom houses. There are on-site laundry facilities as well as a heated pool and complimentary beach equipment and bikes.
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512 Spring Avenue
Anna Maria Island , Florida
Tel: 941 778 2000
Tel: 800 778 9599
info@siamgardenresort.com
www.siamgardenresort.com
At this Thai-inspired hotel on Anna Maria Island, coconut palms surround a heated pool, and the private garden bursts with exotic plants, like butterfly ginger, orchids, and ylang-ylang. The grounds are adorned with Asian artifacts, including a life-size baby elephant sculpture, bronze statues of Siamese mythical figures, and a six-foot-tall hand-carved replica of a Thai temple. Rooms are immaculate and homey, with fully equipped kitchens. When guests (reluctantly) depart, they receive thank-you notes from the owners, a considerate husband-and-wife team.
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9049 Midnight Pass Road
Siesta Key , Florida
Tel: 941 349 4554
info@turtlebeachresort.com
www.turtlebeachresort.com
This Siesta Key resort's pet-friendly policy draws animal lovers to its sublimely peaceful 20-suite complex overlooking the bay and the gulf. Freestanding cottages have private hot tubs and great views, and some include grills on their gated patios—perfect for preparing snook, red fish, small tarpon, or sea trout caught from the resort's private docks. Canoes, kayaks, bicycles, a paddleboat, and a heated pool keep guests busy.
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5581 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key , Florida
Tel: 941 387 8344
Tel: 800 285 3481
www.wickerinn.com
Bougainvillea, hibiscus, and oleander drip over the picket fences and porches of these clapboard villas—decorated in wicker and rattan, with tropical prints—in Longboat Key. Several are located directly on the private beach dotted with chaise longues, umbrellas, and tables (there's also a heated pool). Staying in? Cook up a feast in the fully equipped kitchens.