House - Rating 5 (21)

White Shell


Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 baths
Guests 6 guests
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed

  • Address: 225 Gladiolus Street
  • Location: Anna Maria
  • Type: House

Location Location

Description Description
White Shell by Anna Maria Vacations
225 Gladiolus Street, Anna Maria, FL 34216
VRC16-000161

Welcome to White Shell, a charming canal-front Anna Maria Island vacation rental offering a perfect family retreat with modern amenities! This three-bedroom, two-bath home comfortably sleeps the whole family and your dog, featuring a seasonally heated private pool, a spacious outdoor bar and grill, and a private boat dock with two jet ski slips. Located just seven minutes from tranquil Bay beaches and a twelve-minute walk to Anna Maria Beach, White Shell puts you in the ideal spot near Pine Avenue to enjoy all of Anna Maria Island’s natural beauty, shopping, dining, and water adventures!

Highlights
• Canal front home with a private dock
• 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath
• 2 Kings, 2 Twin Beds
• 7-minute Walk to Bay Beach 
• Outdoor bar and grill
• Heated pool and spa
• Pool table, Ping Pong table and Foosball table
• Beach gear provided
• Dog friendly with host approval
• 4 Parking Spaces

Plunge into Old Florida charm at this island gem! A dazzling, seasonally heated oasis pool and hot tub anchor in the lush backyard, packed with plush loungers and chic seating. Sizzle up feasts at the outdoor bar and BBQ, perfect for sunset cocktails. Launch water adventures from your private dock or dive into fun in the game room with pool table, ping pong, and foosball. Seamlessly blending indoor thrills with outdoor bliss, this retreat redefined vacation magic.

Inside, the vibrant and inviting interior seamlessly connects the living room, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen. The open layout encourages family gatherings and relaxed conversations, perfect for your vacation. The fully stocked kitchen features plenty of appliances, utensils, and gadgets, making meal prep effortless. Step out through the large screened-in lanai, with plush seating and a second dining table, to enjoy the tropical views of the pool and canal.

The primary bedroom, located on the third floor, features a king bed, luxurious linens, and a private ensuite with a soaking tub and walk-in shower, your peaceful sanctuary after a day on the water or at the beach. The second bedroom, on the second floor, offers another king bed and shares a hall bathroom with a walk-in shower. The third bedroom, perfect for kids, boasts two twin beds and is ideal for restful nights and fun sleepovers. The home’s layout ensures everyone has their own space to relax.

Room Details
• Primary Bedroom (3rd floor): King bed, ensuite bathroom 
• Second Bedroom (2nd floor): King bed
• Third Bedroom (2nd floor): Two twin beds

Use the private dock and boat slips for fishing, kayaking, or boating excursions. With beach toys, a wagon, chairs, and umbrellas included, you’ll be ready for memorable days on the sand or adventures on the water.

Book White Shell today and enjoy a perfect blend of relaxation, water fun, and island charm. Whether relaxing by the pool, exploring Anna Maria’s shops and restaurants, or boating on the bay, this home offers everything for a memorable family vacation.

Reserve now and start creating lifelong memories on Anna Maria Island!


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This property participates in our Professional Linen Program. In Anna Maria Vacation's continuous effort to bring only the best quality experience to our guests, we are proud to offer a professional linen service at this property to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you with high-quality linens; including bedding, bath towels, washcloths, and beach towels that are in place and ready for your use upon your arrival. These high-quality linens are washed in a commercial setting using the latest and best technology.

This home is managed by Anna Maria Vacations, an Anna Maria Island property management company.

With host approval before check-in, this property accepts dogs only (No cats or other animals are allowed). An additional pet fee will apply. See our Anna Maria Vacations Rental Policies for full details.

4 cars maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles.

We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.

Please Remember: "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." *Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.

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Bedding Bedding
Bedroom 1
1 King

Attached Bathroom

Bedroom 2
1 King

Bedroom 3
2 Twin


Amenities 85 Amenities
  • Screened-In Lanai
Essentials
  • Air Conditioning
  • Beach Chairs Provided
  • Beach Towels Included
  • Bed Linens
  • Dryer
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Hospital Close By
  • Hot Water
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Long Term Stays Allowed
  • Pets Allowed
  • Private Entrance
  • Required Stairs
  • Towels
  • Washer
  • Wifi
Exterior
  • Backyard
  • Balcony
  • BBQ Area
  • BBQ Grill
  • Boat Dock
  • Covered Deck
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fishing Dock
  • Heated Pool
  • Hot Tub or Spa
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Outdoor TV
  • Patio
  • Private Pool
  • Sun Loungers
Fun and Entertainment
  • Books and Reading Material
  • Foosball
  • Game Room
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Pool Table
  • Smart TV
  • Sound System
  • TV
Home Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Smoke Detector
Interior
  • Bathtub
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Clothes Hangers
  • Clothing Storage
  • Dedicated Workspace
  • Desk
  • Full Kitchen
  • Living Room
Kitchen
  • Baking Sheet
  • BBQ Utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishes and Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot Water Kettle
  • Ice Maker
  • Keurig Coffee Maker
  • Kitchen Island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Pots and Pans
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine Glasses
Location
  • Anna Maria
  • Anna Maria Island
  • Beach Access Nearby
  • Canal Front
  • Less than a 15-minute walk to the beach
  • Walking Distance to Beach
  • Water Front
  • Water View
Parking
  • Four (4) Parking Spaces

Reviews Rating 5 (21) Reviews
Rating 5
Great vacation spot for families, close proximity to all of the shops on Pine Ave, short distance to the beaches! Host was great and responded quickly with any questions we had. Would come again! Can't forget to mention our favorite, the house's blue heron that visits every morning :) He loves to eat shrimp!
Dallas - Posted: 8/5/2025
Thank you for the wonderful review, Dallas! We're delighted to hear that you and your family had a great time during your stay. Our home's location and the house's blue heron visitor seem to have been particular highlights. It's always our goal to ensure our guests have a comfortable and enjoyable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Prime Vacations staff
Rating 5
Nice spot, house was exactly as pictured. Very clean.
Charles - Posted: 6/10/2025
Hi, Charles, thank you for your positive review. I'm glad to hear that the house was as described and that you found it to be clean. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all of our visitors, and your satisfaction is our top priority. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Prime Vacations staff
Rating 5
We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed our rental very much- had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Thank you!
Danielle - Posted: 4/19/2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay and that the rental had everything you needed. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're grateful for the opportunity to host you. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Prime Vacations staff
Rating 5
Great beach house
We loved our short stay at Seashell. It's a short walk to a bunch of delicious restaurants, the beach and a breakfast cafe. House was super clean. Will definitely be back.
Fiona T. - Posted: 1/1/2025
Rating 5
Family Vacation
This was a great home! We enjoyed our stay very much. Great location for restaurants, beach and shopping. The only negative that I have is more bath and kitchen towels need to be supplied.
Brenda L. - Posted: 6/27/2024
Rating 5
Great location and big space
This property is in the quiet part of AMI. 0.7 miles from Bean Point beach. It has rip currents and a higher shark risk but our kids are older and we just knew to only wade in a bit. It was very nice to have pretty much an open beach to ourselves in walkable distance. We got a golf cart for the week but there isn’t a ton close to this location so glad we also had a car to go farther back to the other beaches for dinner. The house was a perfect size for our family of 5. Pool was amazing. The yard is literally so private you have no idea other houses are nearby. pool floaties and beach towels were provided. Hot tub was lovely. There is an outdoor tv and bar but you can't see the tv from the pool (#firstworldproblems) Game room was amazing for our teenage kids. Pool, pingpong, stereo system that hooked to their phone etc. The boys lived down there. The stove never got hot. I couldn't boil water, so weird. So we used the grill which was clean with all the supplies needed. Room space was good, house could use wall cleaning and new furniture, but we weren't there to hang out inside. Screened in patio was perfect to keep the bugs off at night while we played cards. They forsure provide the bare minimum in household supplies. There isn't even spray to clean counters and I had to dig for a broom. I wish VRBOs went back to provided basic supplies. I would care for the house while we are there if stuff was provided. Overall a good stay!
emily r. - Posted: 6/26/2024
Rating 5
Nice place
Nice place, good location, check in and out was a breeze
Shelly B. - Posted: 4/28/2023
Rating 5
Anna Maria Spring Break
This property was perfect for our family of 4 adults and 2 children. It was modern, clean, private, with a great pool, hot tub, and other amenities. We had a wonderful week.
Stu O. - Posted: 4/2/2023
Rating 5
This property was a little slice of heaven, right on the canal and enough space for the whole family, the home itself was extremely clean as well which made for a nice and peaceful stay. the booking process was simple and everyone we dealt with in the process was kind and very attentive.
Anonymous - Posted: 3/10/2023
Rating 5
Great week of vacation
House was as advertised and exactly what we wanted. A nice relaxing week in AMI - with walk ability to the restaurants and beach while in a quiet neighborhood.
Paul S. - Posted: 1/9/2023
Rating 5
The house itself was spacious, clean and the rec room was perfect for the afternoon rain storms that come through this time of year. We love staying on the northern part of the island in the middle of the beach and the city pier so the location for us was perfect. We hope to rent this same property again in the future!
Anonymous - Posted: 11/5/2022
Rating 5
Perfect Rental
This was the perfect rental for us and 4 teens! The house itself was spacious, clean and the rec room was perfect for the afternoon rain storms that come through this time of year. We love staying on the northern part of the island in the middle of the beach and the city pier so the location for us was perfect. We hope to rent this same property again in the future!
Laura H. - Posted: 9/18/2022
Rating 5
Very nice stay! Super clean house and great location! 10 min walk to get to restaurants, shopping, and beaches!
Kaylee - Posted: 5/8/2022
Rating 5
Wonderful house!! It’s just as lovely as the pictures and very clean. We loved the saltwater pool, which was heated to a very warm temp. The screened in balcony was especially lovely in the evenings as it’s surrounded by vegetation, so it really feels like you’re secluded in nature. The location is phenomenal. We rented a golf cart which was very fun and convenient, but you can easily walk to shopping, restaurants, and beaches if you’d prefer. Really incredible stay!
Karen - Posted: 3/12/2022
Rating 5
Great experience
Our group had an amazing time at the property. It was everything it was seemed in the listing and more. Very spacious, great fixtures and appliances, and the pool was a life saver! We planned on using the pool, but also utilizing the close proximity to the beach… Well unexpected red tide put a damper on the beach, so we spent a lot more time poolside than expected. The property management and service were great. Unfortunately for us, our AC did go out one late evening. Put in a call to service and they had someone out there first thing in the morning. It was beyond their scope of repair so they had an AC company out there incredibly fast to fix the issue. Plenty of towel for the pool and it was nice that the house came with some of the more basic supplies, like some trash bags, paper towel, etc. the kind of stuff that would be a pain to have to buy because you would either leave a bunch behind, or have to pack to take home. Great trip overall, and can’t wait to do it again.
william D. - Posted: 9/29/2021
Rating 5
The house is beautiful, it is a short walk to many places. We were sad to leave, we made many memories playing games and playing in the pool. I enjoyed reading of a morning on the patio listening to the fish jumping in the canal. The renters answered every question we had promptly and they have everything on premises.
Anonymous - Posted: 8/17/2021
Rating 5
Great vacation
The house is beautiful, it is a short walk to many places. We were sad to leave, we made many memories playing games and playing in the pool. I enjoyed reading of a morning on the patio listening to the fish jumping in the canal. The renters answered every question we had promptly and they have everything on premesis.
Sean H., Cincinnati, Ohio - Posted: 8/15/2021
Rating 5
Stay at White Shell
Great location to everything on north end of island. Walk to Pine Street, piers and beaches. Great home for families.
Kenneth S. - Posted: 5/1/2021
Rating 5
Private and quiet
Very clean and in walking distance to restaurants, pier, and beach
Eric h. - Posted: 3/28/2021
Rating 5
Loved the house, pool , games, location - everything - perfect place to social distance- on canal and was able to kayak alot - great island!
Anonymous - Posted: 1/11/2021
Rating 5
great location
loved the house, pool , games, location - everything - perfect place to social distance- on canal and was able to kayak alot - great island
Kitty H. - Posted: 12/31/2020
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