FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Check-in is 4 pm. You may arrive any time after that.

Check-out is 10 am. You may depart any time before that.

No. We don’t know what time the cleaning crew is scheduled to arrive nor how long the cleaning may take. We want to ensure the home is cleaned and sanitized properly. We’re sorry for any inconvenience.

If you cancel within 90 days of your arrival, there are no refunds. Refunds outside of this policy are at our sole discretion.

The elevator gives access to the 3rd floor open living area. The 2nd floor bedrooms and all bathroom doorways are too narrow for wheelchairs to pass-through.

No. The City of Bradenton Beach Ordinance sets a maximum occupancy of 8 guests. We comply with all laws; we have no authority to make exceptions.

The ordinance allows up to 2 children, who are under 2-years-old, in addition to the maximum.

Yes. Florida law requires that you pay these taxes to the Owner; the Owner remit your taxes to the government.

At the time of this writing, the law requires guests pay a 12% tourism tax (1% local, 5% county, and 6% state), based on your total rental amount.

By law, the total rental amount is calculated from your total nightly rate (base rate) + fees (cleaning).

For example:

7 night stay at $100/night ($700) + fee for cleaning ($300)

Total rental amount =  $1000

12% (tax) x $1000 = $120.

Total rental amount + fees + tax = $1120.

Yes. Anna Maria Island has 3 incorporated cities and 7 beaches.

The 3 cities are: City of Anna Maria, City of Holmes Beach, and City of Bradenton Beach. Incorporated cities have their own government, police, etc.

The 7 beaches (north to south) are: Bean Point, Bayfront Park Public Beach, Manatee Public Beach, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Cortez Beach, and Coquina Public Beach.

While, all beaches are for public use, not all beaches have public parking. There is no on-street parking on the island. So you can only get to the these beaches by walking. We refer to these as ‘locals only’ beach access. There are no lifeguards.

Manatee Beach and Coqunia Beach have public parking lots, lifeguards, rest rooms, concessions, and picnic areas with grills. Bayfront has a small public parking area, portable toilets, and a picnic area.

No. Anna Maria Island has a strict –NO PETS ON BEACH– sea turtle conservation ordinace. With that in mind, our local HOA has a no pets policy. 

Google maps measures about 400 feet from the front door to the sand. When walking, we count about 200 steps.

We do our best to provide everything you need for a fun day at the beach. You’ll find beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, toys, boogie boards, and a cart — so you can tote your gear.

No Smoking allowed — in the home, balconies, roof-top deck, any ‘Common Areas,’ like the pool area and ‘backyard/grilling’ areas.

Our living room has a ‘sleeper-sofa;’ we do not have a ‘sofa-bed,’ also called a ‘futon.’ 

To use the sleeper-sofa — remove the sofa seat-cushions, then pull out the bed to full-extention. A tradition mattress sits atop a metal coil platform with legs. You’ll find linens for the sleeper sofa in the master bedroom closet.

The main difference is hot tubs are moveable and have temperature controls and a lid. A pool spa is integrated with the pool and has only an on-off temperature control. Our pool spa takes about 20-minutes to reach a max temperature of about 105°F, has adjustable jet pressure, and accommodates 6-8 people.

The pool heater is set to 84°F, year round. Anytime the pool temperature dips below 84°F — the pool heater will turn on.

NO LIFEGUARDS at the pool. NO LIFEGUARDS at Bradenton Beach.

There is no lifeguard at the pool because it is located at a private residence.

NOTE: Parent or legal guardian must accompany any minors, at all times while minor is on the pool deck or in the pool.

There is no lifeguard at Bradenton Beach because it is not a public beach with public parking.

If you require a lifeguard, please use one of the public beaches: Manatee or Coquina.

Yes. Beach Gem AMI has fully-equipped kitchens, including pots, pans, dishes, flatware, baking pans, toaster, mixer, blender, Keurig, drip coffee pot, hot water kettle, hot dog cooker, egg cooker, etc.

Although the kitchen is not ‘stocked,’ with food, there are spices and other non-perishables. Guest is responsible for sourcing and purchasing any food item they may require that is not in the home.

Yes. There is 400 mb internet available at no fee.

Both are about a 2-hour drive.

Disney World is located in Orlando, Fl.

Kennedy Space Center is located on Merritt Island, FL.

Yes. There is a propane gas grill. We provide the propane. 

Grilling is allowed in designated area only – the back yard.

The front door has an electronic keypad. You’ll get an entry code in your booking confirmation email.

Yes. There is a FREE trolley service 6 am – 10:30 pm, 7 days a week.

Yes and no. The property is cleaned and sanitized after each guest stay. A cleaning fee, is included in your booking fee.

During your stay, guest is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the property and leaving it in a usable condition for the next guest.

At departure, guest responsiblities are: return clean kitchenware to cabinets; load dishwasher with dirty kitchenware and start dishwasher; remove all trash/recycle from inside and outside; place all trash in waste management bins and set out on curb for pickup.

Daily housekeeping is not included; however, we can arrange additional cleanings. The guest is responsible for all fees associated with additional cleanings. 

When guest notifies owner of item, owner will make a reasonable effort to find it. 

If item is found, owner will ship to it the guest. The guest will be responsible for any incurred fees, including shipping charges, etc.

The Owner will not be responsible for items left at the vacation rental.

The newest shopping district and restaurants, as well as the University Town Center (UTC) are located at I-75 and University Blvd.

Apple map to University Town Center

Google map to University Town Center