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The Perfect Gulf Front Vacation, Directly on the Beach!

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Televisión, reproductor de DVD, libros
Televisión, reproductor de DVD, libros
3 habitaciones, tabla de planchar con plancha, wifi y ropa de cama
Exterior

Opiniones

9,8 de 10
Excepcional

Casa entera

3 habitaciones2 bañosCapacidad para 6

Servicios principales

  • Vista al mar
  • Cocina
  • Lavadora
  • Secadora
  • Aire acondicionado
  • Espacio al aire libre

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The Perfect Gulf Front Vacation, Directly on the Beach!

  • Welcome to Osprey House, Gulf front vacation rental-located on the North end of Anna Maria Island.
    Located directly on the beach, this is the perfect relaxing and fun Florida vacation getaway. You can sunbathe in the tropical breeze or watch spectacular sunsets from your own porch.
    This private and tranquil three bedroom, two bath home rests on a spacious deck that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico . Each beach themed room is comfortable, private and relaxing. Walk outside onto the sandy white beach to rest and swim. Or unwind on the balcony and take in the breathtaking view of the sand dunes and the blue waters.
    Only a few blocks away, Pine Avenue offers many attractions including shops, seafood restaurants and art galleries. Stroll to the Rod N' Reel or City Piers for a bite to eat and take in the magnificent ocean view.
    For adventure seekers, there are ample sporting opportunities. From fishing to kayaking or biking, Anna Maria island provides something for everyone to enjoy.
    Wake up to the sound of the waves, search the sand for sea shells and delight in the wonders of Anna Maria island right here at OSPREY HOUSE, which was named after the Osprey families that have nested at the top of a Norfolk pine on the property for the last ten years.

Servicios en la propiedad

Playa

  • En la playa
  • Toallas de playa
  • Tumbonas de playa

Internet

  • Disponible en la casa: wifi

Aparcamiento y servicios de transporte

  • Las opciones de aparcamiento de las instalaciones incluyen garaje

Cocina

  • Cafetera y tetera
  • Frigorífico
  • Horno
  • Lavavajillas
  • Licuadora
  • Máquina de hielo
  • Microondas
  • Placa de cocina
  • Tostadora
  • Vajilla y utensilios de cocina

Restaurante

  • Mesa de comedor

Dormitorios

  • 3 dormitorios
  • Se proporcionan sábanas

Baño

  • 2 baños
  • Bañera o ducha
  • Se proporcionan toallas

Zonas comunes

  • Mesa de comedor

Entretenimiento

  • Libros
  • Reproductor de DVD
  • Televisión con canales por cable o satélite

Zonas al aire libre

  • Balcón
  • Mobiliario exterior
  • Parrilla de barbacoa

Servicios de lavandería

  • Lavadora
  • Lavandería

Confort

  • Aire acondicionado
  • Calefacción

Mascotas

  • No se admiten mascotas

Características especiales/accesibilidad

  • Alojamiento libre de humo

Servicios e instalaciones

  • Plancha o tabla de planchar
  • Teléfono

Aspectos destacados de la ubicación

  • Cerca de un hospital
  • Cerca de un spa o balneario
  • Cerca del océano
  • Cerca del puerto deportivo
  • Frente al agua

Actividades

  • Ciclismo en las inmediaciones
  • Esnórquel en las inmediaciones
  • Esquí acuático en las inmediaciones
  • Golf en las inmediaciones
  • Lanchas motoras en las inmediaciones
  • Natación en las inmediaciones
  • Observación de aves en las inmediaciones
  • Paseos en moto acuática en las inmediaciones
  • Paseos para ver animales salvajes en las inmediaciones
  • Pesca en las inmediaciones
  • Surf/bodyboard en las inmediaciones
  • Vela en las inmediaciones
  • Windsurf en las inmediaciones

Medidas de seguridad

  • No se ha indicado si hay detector de monóxido de carbono (el propietario no ha indicado si hay un detector de monóxido de carbono en el alojamiento; te recomendamos traer un detector portátil)
  • Detector de humo (el propietario ha indicado que hay un detector de humo en el alojamiento)
  • Extintor

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Políticas

Check-in

Hora de inicio del check-in: 16:30

Check-out

Check-out antes de la(s) 10:00

Instrucciones especiales para el check-in

Recibirás un correo electrónico del anfitrión con las instrucciones para hacer el check-in y el check-out.
La información proporcionada por la propiedad podría estar traducida con herramientas de traducción automática.

Mascotas

No se aceptan mascotas

Niños y camas adicionales

Los niños son bienvenidos.
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos grupales.

Información importante

Importante

Puede aplicarse un cargo por cada persona adicional, según la política de la propiedad.
Es posible que se solicite un documento de identidad con foto emitido por las autoridades gubernamentales, y una tarjeta de crédito, débito o depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto.
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden conllevar cargos adicionales.
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos grupales.
El anfitrión no indicó si hay un detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad, por lo que se recomienda llevar uno portátil
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de humo en la propiedad
Las medidas de seguridad de la propiedad incluyen extintor de incendios
Esta propiedad tiene espacios al aire libre, como balcones, patios y terrazas, que podrían no ser adecuados para niños; en caso de inquietudes, recomendamos que te comuniques con la propiedad antes de tu llegada para confirmar que puedas hospedarte en una habitación que se ajuste a tus necesidades.
Vrbo, nuestro sitio asociado, administra este hospedaje. Recibirás un correo electrónico de Vrbo con un enlace que te llevará a tu cuenta de Vrbo, donde podrás cambiar o cancelar tu reservación.

Información de la zona

Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra en la playa, en Anna Maria. La belleza natural del área puede apreciarse en Playa Bean Point y Playa Bradenton. ¿Quieres asistir a un evento o partido mientras estás en la ciudad? Échale un vistazo a lo que sucede en Campo de béisbol LECOM Park o Escuela de tenis IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Las actividades como paseos en moto de agua, snorkel y ski acuático ofrecen una gran oportunidad de disfrutar del agua y, si buscas un poco de adrenalina, puedes hacer ciclismo en los alrededores. Visitar nuestra guía de viaje de Anna Maria
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Anna Maria Island, FL

Puntos de interés

  • Playa Bean Point
    Playa Bean Point
    1 min a pie - 0.1 km
  • Playa Bradenton
    Playa Bradenton
    3 min a pie - 0.3 km
  • Parque histórico y museo de Anna Maria Island
    Parque histórico y museo de Anna Maria Island
    17 min a pie - 1.5 km
  • Playa Anna Maria
    9 min a pie - 0.8 km
  • Parque Bayfront
    11 min a pie - 0.9 km

Opciones de transporte

  • A. Internacional de Sarasota-Bradenton (SRQ): 35 minutos en auto

Restaurantes

  • Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
    10 min en auto
  • The Ugly Grouper
    7 min en auto
  • The Sandbar Restaurant
    16 min a pie
  • The Waterfront Restaurant
    19 min a pie
  • Ginny's & Jane E's
    16 min a pie

Preguntas frecuentes

¿The Perfect Gulf Front Vacation, Directly on the Beach! acepta mascotas?

No, la propiedad no acepta mascotas.

¿Cuánto cuesta el estacionamiento en The Perfect Gulf Front Vacation, Directly on the Beach!?

Hay estacionamiento disponible en la propiedad.

¿A qué hora es el check-in en The Perfect Gulf Front Vacation, Directly on the Beach!?

Hora de inicio de check-in: 16:30.

¿A qué hora es el check-out en The Perfect Gulf Front Vacation, Directly on the Beach!?

Check-out: 10:00.

¿Dónde se encuentra The Perfect Gulf Front Vacation, Directly on the Beach!?

En la playa, esta casa de vacaciones de Anna Maria se encuentra a pocos pasos de Palmetto Avenue Beach y Playa Bean Point. Playa Bradenton y Playa Anna Maria también se encuentran a 10 minutos.

Opiniones de The Perfect Gulf Front Vacation, Directly on the Beach!

Opiniones

Excepcional

Todas las opiniones que se muestran provienen de experiencias de huéspedes reales. Solo las personas que han reservado una estadía con nosotros pueden enviar su opinión. Verificamos las opiniones con base en nuestras pautas y las publicamos todas, tanto positivas como negativas.
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Evaluación: 10 - Excelente. 29 de 33 opiniones
Evaluación: 8 - Bueno. 3 de 33 opiniones
Evaluación: 6 - Aceptable. 1 de 33 opiniones
Evaluación: 4 - Mediocre. 0 de 33 opiniones
Evaluación: 2 - Terrible. 0 de 33 opiniones

9,4

Limpieza

9,8

Ubicación

Opiniones

Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

ANN T.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Great visit on the Anna Maria Island beach

The very clean home is right on the beautiful beach. Communication with the owner couldn't be better. Location is close all Pine Avenue restaurants and shopping. It was well stocked with everything we needed. Towels and beach chairs were especially nice. We had a wonderful stay!
Se hospedó 6 noches en febrero de 2025
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Matt D.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Great family location

The property fit our style very well. No frills except the gorgeous views. Steps from the water and easy walk or bike ride to town. Very nice property owner.
Se hospedó 7 noches en marzo de 2023
Opinión archivada

10/10 Excelente

Jen F.

Beyond PERFECT!

This beach house is beyond perfect: amenities, size, location and comfort. Our family of four (2 adults/1 teen/1 pre-teen) had an absolutely wonderful time here. It has enough space without being too big or too small. The two screened in porches were excellent for early morning coffee and reading with beautiful beach views. So grateful for finding this house on Home Away!
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Joseph P.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Great Place!

This place is great for our family. This was our second time here. Love the views. Love the location on the island. Does not seem as busy here on the north end. Only 120 steps to the water. Property is as described. Communication with host is great. Will come back again!
Se hospedó 7 noches en abril de 2023
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Thomas H.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Nice house in great location

This house was in an amazing location for easy access to the beach and in a quieter less crowded part of the island. We loved being able to walk out our door right down to the water. It was very well stocked including beach accessories, plenty of beach and bath towels, and even a high chair for our child. The views from the second floor bedroom were gorgeous. It's an older house but was incredibly clean. We would love to return here in the future.
Se hospedó 7 noches en marzo de 2023
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Joseph P.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Perfect Family Beach Vacation Spot

Perfect spot for our family! Amazing views from sunrise to sunset. We loved being right on the beach. Hosts provided EVERYTHING we could need for the beach! Enjoyed many meals on the grill outside and had our toes in the sand every day. Beds were so comfy. Great beach house, we would definitely stay again!
Se hospedó 7 noches en marzo de 2022
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

John B.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Million dollar view

Great location and excellent views of the Gulf. Sat On the deck and enjoyed the sunsets. New kitchen was nice and well stocked. Looking forward to next year to stay for a Week.
Se hospedó 7 noches en febrero de 2022
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

John H.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Your Private Beach

Not quite, but almost. Osprey House, which extends beyond nearby properties toward the sea, provides uninterrupted views of beautiful Anna Maria Beach and the Gulf across clumps of sea grass. The perspective from the master bedroom is especially extraordinary. Your private path takes you to the beach from the deck. A garage full of beach equipment and a wagon sets you up. We didn't have any problems, but the owner responded to questions within minutes. Perfect service. Don't make the mistake I made--entirely my error. I thought I was renting the entire building shown in the photographs, but this is a duplex with narrower public space. The other unit was unoccupied through our stay.
Se hospedó 11 noches en enero de 2022
Opinión verificada

6/10 Aceptable

Kristan B.

Le gustó: Check-in, comunicación, ubicación
No le gustó: Limpieza, veracidad del anuncio

Nice location, ok rental

Pros: Located directly on the beach Clear water and white sand Near the point of the island where it is slightly less busy Home seems to have been cared for and upgraded over the years - i.e updated kitchen Owner was communicative House was relatively clean with exception of downstairs shower Cons: Overwhelming musty, moldy odor upstairs that prohibited us from using the 2nd bedroom - did not go away after open windows and Lysol so could be a more serious issue Coin-op laundry at $4 per load! Not only is it very pricey and not included in the listing that I noticed, but is extremely inconvenient to find an ATM and get change in order to be able to do laundry House was not well stocked compared to many other rentals we have experienced - i.e. basic first aid, salt and pepper amongst several other things Upstairs windows and screens need repair Several lights in the house either do not work or need replacement bulbs Not a con of the rental, but AMI was not our favorite spot we have visited on the gulf, a bit overcrowded and commercialized, but for many people this would be a pro I think
Se hospedó 7 noches en noviembre de 2021
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Judy S.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Awesome Beach House

We have rented this property for the last several years and have always had a great experience. The location is perfect and the house is very nice. It's nice to see the improvements/updates made every year to the house. Highly recommend!
Se hospedó 7 noches en octubre de 2021
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Ashley S.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Great affordable truly beachfront on AMI, with top notch customer service.

We stayed at The Osprey for the first time on our 5th trip to the unparalleled AMI. The Osprey isn’t only the literal best affordable location but its owners (and renters) are truly the salt of the Earth. As long as we continue to come to AMI, we will ALWAYS stay at Mary & Michael’s! #BestTripYet P.S. Do NOT count on Uber nor Lyft to/fro Island. The owner was generous enough to take us to the airport with literally no time to spare after not only a pre-reservation was cancelled but two “immediate” rides on each app were cancelled. She wouldn’t even take the extra cash offered for the literally legendary service! And instead we had the privilege of learning the history of the best rental on the island. #AlwaysTheOsprey
Se hospedó 8 noches en octubre de 2021
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Barry C.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Great Location

This house has an amazing location on Bean Point, AMI, and is full of charm!!! The private beach access was perfect! Made it so easy to setup our umbrella, beach toys, chairs, etc. (which were provided by the owner) for the day, then run back and forth to go inside if necessary, especially when the 4 o'clock showers rolled in! LOVED IT! Great communication with the owner, before and during our stay. Looking forward to going back next season!!!
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2021
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Christine W.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Great house and location!

Great duplex, very clean and great location. House had everything we needed for the beach in the garage. Fantastic communication!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2021
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Rosie F.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Beautiful on the beach!

Superb location and Michael very nice to work with 😎
Se hospedó 7 noches en marzo de 2021
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

David A.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Charming beach cottage on AMI

Check in was simple and we were greeted with fresh flowers. Location was better than expected. Easy walk to a huge beach - great privacy, easy to find your own space and great for kite flying and throwing football and frisbee with kids. Cottage was a bit older but decorated nicely and had all essentials. Furniture was comfortable- master bed was form and comfortable. Shower pressure was great - weird I know but something we like. View from upper deck off master bedroom was awesome. Sunsets were seen from beach house every eve:-) beautiful. Location near Bean Point was awesome for walks either way down beach every am and eve. We absolutely loved it. We usually get a more modern house- but all of the other features made it still a beautiful and memorable stay. Walking distance to breakfast places- Ginny’s and Jane E’s as well as NorthShore. Cafe for coffee and good food. We felt safe letting teenagers walk down Pine for donuts and ice cream as well as down beach to Rod and Reel. We loved AMI and this beachouse! Thanks for the great stay Michael!
Se hospedó 7 noches en diciembre de 2020
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Chris K.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Steps to beach

Great location and everything you need at house. Had a great time and can’t beat the sunsets.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2020
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Donna P.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Perfect family vacation!

Awesome location! Amazing views... beach is literally steps away. We sat on the porch and watched the beautiful sunset over the gulf, every night. Home is so cozy, very clean and well stocked. Just bring your swimsuit, toothbrush and food. We were sad to leave. Michael (owner) provided exceptional customer service... always responded immediately...great to work with . Highly recommend this home if your looking for a relaxing, low maintenance . family vacation. At least one visit to the “Donut Experiment “ is a must ! Dp
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2020
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Susanne C.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio

Osprey House was awesome!

My husband, two teen children, and I spent the best spring break ever at The Osprey House. We all loved this house on Bean Point and the carefree vibe of Anna Maria Island so much that we started planning a return vacation while we were there. The house is immaculate with comfortable beds/pillows and a well-stocked kitchen. The upper and lower porches are perfect sitting areas. I cannot overemphasize the great location of The Osprey House; the beach and ocean are literally right outside of the back door. The owners are gracious and helpful. The beach and Gulf are breathtakingly beautiful and full of wildlife. We especially loved the Royal Terns and watching their mating ritual of males catching and feeding tiny fish to the females. We took long walks and runs, played bocce ball, and watched spectacular sunsets on the beach. We had great food at The Beach House, Harry’s Grill (two evenings, we put our name in for a table at Harry’s, walked to the beach beside The Sandbar Restaurant and watched the sun set, then walked back to Harry’s for dinner), Rod and Reel Pier, Ginny’s & Jane’s Cafe, The Donut Experiment (fun cake doughnut shop), and Poppo’s Taqueria (very casual but yummy Mexican). The fresh seafood in AMI is heavenly. My #1 recommendation (besides booking The Osprey House) is rent a golf cart for travel around AMI during your stay. You’ll have a blast exploring the island by golf cart. Visit the AMI Historical Society Museum if you like that kind of thing; the volunteer staff members are friendly and can answer questions you might have about the area. Thank you to the Trauners for allowing my family to stay in their fabulous beach house. Susanne Coffield
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Judy S.

Another wonderful stay at the beach house

My family always enjoys our stay at this house. What's not to love about staying right on the beach and wonderful weather in the sunshine state?
Se hospedó 7 noches en abril de 2019
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Steven S.

Great location, great beach, perfect size for a family.

The Osprey was a perfect match for our group of 6. The owners communicated quickly and have provided a great vacation rental. Plenty of amenities provided for the beach. The porches are perfect for watching the sunrise or sunset. The house was clean and had exactly what is needed to have a home away from home. We recommend this place for families.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2018
Opinión verificada

8/10 Buena

Tina T.

Right on the most beautiful beach and water

This house is steps away from the most beautiful beach and clear light green water I’ve ever seen in the continental US! Pros: -Location -great views -beautiful sunsets -great backdrops for photo ops -very clean -nice soft linens; plenty of bath towels -owner responds very quickly -large, ‘outdoor’ shower in the garage -kitchen is well-equipped -Island has wonderful restaurants, shops, and grocery stores close by -we had a bucket list experience of being in knee-deep water with 11 manatees cavorting -lots of shells, sand dollars, and birds (watch out for those nosey crows going into your bags looking for snacks!) -super nice, friendly people on the beach, in the stores/restaurants -safe area -free bus shuttle -lots of good beach chairs/toys/umbrellas in the garage Cons: -2 story house split left to right, so long and narrow with a very small kitchen -coin-operated laundry in the garage, which is very sauna-like -windows are covered with sheers only, which is nice for the views, but let’s in light early and offers little privacy (we covered the windows with the quilts in the house clamping with chip clips) -parts of the house/bathrooms need updating The pros DEFINITELY outweigh the cons for this VRBO!
Se hospedó 7 noches en junio de 2018
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Michelle D.

Sit Back and Relax

Waking up in the master suite with a view overlooking the ocean was the perfect way to begin our day. No black out shades, so be ready to wake up to plenty of sunshine. We loved it! The house was clean and comfortable. Plenty of beach chairs, towels, toys for small children (we didn't have any small children) and having the washer/dryer (coin operated) was a plus. We vacationed with a total of 6 adults and the home offered plenty of room for all of us. House sits just far enough from the ocean for privacy, but close enough to enjoy the surf. This end of the Island is devoid of too many beach goers and was perfect for a quiet family getaway! Just a short walk to Pine Ave. for some shopping and to pick up Key Lime Donuts (YUMMY!) every morning, but get there early!
Se hospedó 7 noches en marzo de 2018
Opinión archivada

10/10 Excelente

Wendy J.

Highly Recommended Beach House

We just left a perfect week at this beautiful beach home. First let me start by saying Michael gave excellent customer service which made this an easy choice for rental property. The home is a duplex but the other side is kept vacant for privacy. There was no one around us, we definitely had quite the privacy and the beach is just enough of a walk to keep the front patio peaceful and private. We are nature lovers and had our fill seeing shark, manatee, skates, dolphins, horseshoe crabs, geckos, sand dollars, sea stars and tons of shells to name a few. Advice for seashell hunting, go early around sunrise for the best pick, otherwise there will just be smaller shells left. The property had absolutely gorgeous views and was very clean. It is not a huge place, but cozy for a single family. Highly recommend and give 5 stars. PS my artist daughter loved the fun art in the house, especially your daughters tree drawing in the bedroom :)
Opinión archivada

8/10 Buena

Angie G.

A little piece of heaven

First and foremost, we were very pleased with our stay. We were sad to say good bye to AMI. That being said, we weren't aware the washer/dryer were coin operated (though it does say coin operated IF you hover over the word "washing machine"). It wouldn't have been a huge deal except we weren't prepared and the fact that the dryer took more than 1 cycle. In all, 1 load of laundry cost $6.00. Had we been prepared, we would have simply packed more clothes. Another drawback, the path from the house to the beach was flooded. The only way to walk to the ocean was through about 6" of flood water. Despite all of this, we had a fabulous time. The house is great, the beaches are not over crowded. We made memories that will last us a lifetime! One of the days, the water was so clear, we had fish swim up to us. We found many sand dollars, huge shells and coral. We saw some amazing dolphin play. If you want a true beach experience, this could be the place...it was for us.
Opinión archivada

10/10 Excelente

Kelli B.

Our dream came true!

This was our first experience with VRBO, and it couldn't have been better. The owner was responsive and helpful. The house was perfect for our family of 5, including 2 teenagers. The shower stall and separate changing area in the garage are genius, keeping sand out there rather than in the house! The beach towels, toys, chairs and umbrella were essentials for us, especially as we traveled by air. The beach was beautiful and we enjoyed seeing dolphins and rays from shore! We also came across a baby octopus that had been washed ashore and were able to observe natural pleasures like this from up close! (we did return the critter to the water). The house was in a desirable location on the north end of the island - close to restaurants and shopping - but not near the busy public beaches! We hope to return in the future. Great experience!!