Nestled in Bradenton Beach, this lovely house for $564 per night is a great choice for your next break. Anna Maria Island Beach Palace offers incredible views in every direction because it’s situated in the best location on the entire island! The island is only 150 yards wide where this 3-story condo is located. The Gulf of Mexico is merely 75 yards to the west, and Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway is 75 yards to the east. Relax on the 3rd-floor, ceramic-tiled balcony with screened-in lanai, and gaze out across the serene aquamarine Gulf waters, the Intracoastal Waterway, and Florida’s Sunshine Bridge over Tampa Bay and the Bradenton Beach Marina. The sea breeze is scented with jasmine and frangipani. Fresh air and the sounds of the surf will lower your blood pressure and make you glad to be alive! As they say in real estate; location, location, location! Well, you just can’t beat this location. This 4br/3ba luxury beach condo with a large garage is located in a bicycle/pedestrian friendly area just 350 feet from Cortez beach, steps away from great beach-front restaurants. Perfect for families/multi-family groups, snowbirds, groups of friends, or boating enthusiasts, Beach Palace is the ideal island getaway. Walk to the Bradenton Beach Marina for day docks or dry dock storage! This 2,678 sq ft luxury condo is one-half of a duplex (shared wall format with extra thick/soundproof wall.) But everything about the condo is private, not shared. Every upgrade imaginable is present in this condo, which is why guests often describe it as a “palace!” Most recently, the Beach Palace has been updated with a new private heated pool (heated between Thanksgiving and April 30), a covered alfresco dining area, a new private wet bar, a new private built-in gas grill, and new private full outdoor kitchen with granite countertops and a wine fridge! This outdoor entertaining area enhances the value of this idyllic island escape! Enjoy granite countertops in the kitchen & bath, French country-style gourmet kitchen with elegant hardwood cabinetry, beautiful wood flooring, living area with volume ceilings, recessed lighting on dimmer switches, three lanais offering partial water-views, laundry room w/ granite counters and utility sink, luxurious bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpeting and soothing coastal colors, professional interior design and elegant decor. The master bedroom has a private balcony, as well as a huge, spa-like, ensuite bath with an oversize jacuzzi soaking tub, separate showers, and double-sink granite vanity. There’s high-speed WiFi, HD TV with over 200 channels, unlimited long-distance calling, and countless more luxury amenities! This three-story home has a first floor/ground level entrance with a garage and access to the pool/patio/outdoor kitchen. This Anna Maria Island Beach Palace sleeps 8 guests. Living: This bright, spacious, open-design living room has hardwood floors, a Persian-style rug, large windows, an elegant curved sofa and loveseat, nicely arranged around a large coffee table, and an entertainment center with HDTV. There’s cable TV, a DVD player, a selection of DVDs, and plenty of family-friendly games! Volume ceilings, clerestory windows, and sliding glass doors that open out to the large lanai-balcony, allow for plenty of natural light in this coastal-style room. This living room has an upscale but comfortable vibe; a family-friendly gathering space for easy conversation, cozying up with a book or kicking back to stream your favorite shows or movies. Envision gathering for family game nights or reading bedtime stories on this comfortable sofa beside extraordinary window views. Kitchen/Dining: The open-concept design of the kitchen/living/dining area makes for easy entertaining. The chef’s kitchen has a distinct French-country ambiance, with plentiful, French cream color hardwood cabinets, rich and dark granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances including a French door fridge/freezer, an electric range, and oven, a hood-mounted microwave, gorgeous apron-front porcelain, Farmhouse-style sink with oil rubbed bronze fixtures, and a dishwasher. This fully-equipped, French-Country gourmet kitchen has cookware, pots, pans, baking sheets, wine glasses, mugs, utensils, cheese board, service for 12, a toaster, blender, Keurig and drip coffee maker, as well as chef’s caliber sharp cutlery in a designated drawer. The kitchen island boasts a granite-top bar with stool seating for two, below stylish pendant lamps. This island bar seating makes the kitchen space much more dynamic, social, and fun! Guests can join the chef for a cocktail or conversation during meal prep. The kitchen flows into a dining area with hardwood floors and a beautiful tropical ceiling fan with natural palm blades, which circulates fresh air throughout the main living space. The formal dining table is located here. This rustic, distressed-style table, with its white, upholstered, high-back chairs, enhances the French farmhouse ambiance of the kitchen/dining space. This formal dining room offers seating for eight to ten guests. If the weather is nice, you may also choose to dine outside, on the covered lanai, just off the kitchen/living area. This kitchen/lanai dining area offers seating for four. Bedrooms and Baths: This luxury condominium has four bedrooms, and three bathrooms, and sleeps 8 guests. The spacious bedrooms all have walk-in closets, silent ceiling fans, SmartTVs/HDTVs, and are painted in soothing, fresh tropical-style coastal colors. Beds have luxury mattresses and sumptuous linens. There are bath towel sets, hairdryers, and toiletries in each bathroom. There are blackout shades on all bedroom windows and patio doors to make it easier for children and adults to fall asleep or sleep in and wake refreshed. On the second (main) floor, just off the kitchen, bedroom #1 has a Queen size bed, and bedroom #2 has two twin beds. These main floor bedrooms share access to a hallway full bathroom with single-sink granite vanity, and tub/shower combo. (The other two bedrooms are located upstairs on the third floor.) Also on the second (main) floor is a laundry room with a state-of-the-art washer and dryer, iron/ironing board, utility sink, and granite counters. The Primary bedroom (third floor) has a King size bed, gorgeous hardwood floors, elegant matching nightstands, reading lamps, an oversize divan, fine art, a bureau, and walk-in closet. Sliding glass doors from the Primary bedroom opens out to the tranquil, private balcony/covered lanai with a sitting area and dazzling views of the turquoise Gulf of Mexico. Just the spot to sip your morning coffee or fresh-squeezed citrus juice! The Primary bedroom has a grand, spa-like ensuite bathroom with a large double-sink granite vanity, huge well-lit mirror, marble floors, oversize jacuzzi soaking tub, and separate walk-in glass door showers. (The oversized primary and twin bedrooms can accommodate a cot or inflatable bed for extra guests) Bedroom #4 (third floor) has one Queen bed, access to a hallway full bathroom, and a balcony with a sitting area and coastal views. Bedroom Overview: Bedroom #1: Second (Main) Floor - 1 Queen Bed (sleeps 2) Bedroom #2: Second (Main) Floor - 2 Twin beds (sleeps 2) Primary Suite: Third Floor - 1 King Bed (sleeps 2), ensuite bath, lanai with sitting area Bedroom #4: Third Floor - 1 Queen Bed (sleeps 2) Balcony with sitting area What’s included in my stay? *With our continued desire to provide a superior guest experience, we offer all our guests a professional linen service which includes freshly laundered sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, hand towels, beach towels, washcloths, dishcloths, and bath mats.* KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY • Sponge • Dishwasher Tablets • Dish Soap • Kitchen Cleaning Wipes • Laundry Tablets FULL BATH • Shampoo • Conditioner • Body Lotion • Make-up wipes • Massage Body Bar • Bath Salts Our Lux packaging is made from recycled cardboard with matching tissue paper. Sealed with a Sojo sticker so guests know the products are unused. SCENTS • White tea & coconut • Fresh citrus • Lavender ADDITIONAL AMMENITIES • 2 rolls toilet paper per bathroom • 2 rolls paper towel per kitchen • 1 roll of 3 kitchen trash bags • 1 roll of 5 room trash bags Beach Chairs • Beach chairs are provided for every guest. Add-On Services provided by our Exclusive Concierge Service at a 10% discounted rate for all guests of Anna Maria Island Beach Rentals! • Golf Cart Rentals • Bike Rentals • Kayak Rentals • Paddle Board Rentals • Beach Wagon Rentals • Canopy Rentals • Beach Toys Rentals • Beach Cooler Rentals • Children’s Life Jackets Rentals • Corn Hole Rentals • Skim Board Rentals • Beach Cart Rentals • Beach Wheelchair Rentals • Crib rentals • Highchair Rentals • Child Safety Gate • Children’s Car Seat Rentals • Pack N’ Play • And more! Outdoor Amenities: Outdoor amenities are a highlight of this Beach Palace! The first floor/ground level features a garage with parking space for one car. You’ll find extra supplies like beach chairs, coolers and pool floats, and plenty of kid’s beach toys in the garage storage area. There’s also a small yard and patio area with graceful young palms, fragrant flowers, and tropical landscaping, as well as a covered paver-patio/courtyard with a heated pool, stylish, covered, alfresco dining area, and full, outdoor gourmet kitchen with a gas BBQ grill. This brand-new pool & patio area makes a wonderful addition to the living/entertaining spaces of this home. Relax poolside in a shaded, sophisticated environment after a hot day at the beach. Grill fresh-caught seafood, steaks, or portabellas! Add tropical flavor with grilled pineapple, a dash of mango or citrus, or homemade guacamole. Serve a gourmet meal alfresco while the kids splash in the pool and adults savor the sunset. This outdoor/poolside kitchen features sleek granite countertops and an iridescent, tile backsplash, reminiscent of abalone shells, bioluminescent seas, or tropical sunsets. The patio kitchen has upscale