Escape to one of the finest Gulf front vacation homes on Anna Maria Island and enjoy the tropical breezes and sparkling aqua-blue surf from the deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico! Watch the dolphins cavort in the surf! Walk for miles on the white sandy beach of Anna Maria! Relax at the end of a perfect day with a glorious sunset! Dine on the deck under the stars! Let the sound of the surf lull you to a blissful sleep. This is the perfect beach home for a cozy, romantic get-away or family vacation! Elegant, yet comfortable, this uniquely designed three-bedroom, 2 ½ bath ground-floor home has just been upgraded with furniture and accessories to the highest standards. The living/dining area with hard-wood floors and cathedral-vaulted ceiling has panoramic views of the gulf from the expansive curved windows across the front the house. The living room is comfortably and elegantly furnished with a leather couch and leather recliner chair and arm chairs and ottoman. Included are TV and VCR and stereo with remote controls. For dining there is a beautiful round glass-top table with captain chairs in decorator fabrics and additional chairs as needed. A credenza with unique brass elephant handles completes the living room. A sitting area off the kitchen featuring wicker furniture is a cozy corner to read the newspaper and enjoy the morning sun with your coffee. If cooking is in your vacation plans, the gourmet kitchen with cooking island is just for you. It includes top-of-the-line appliances: side-by-side refrigerator with ice-and-water dispenser, range, dishwasher, microwave oven, stand-alone ice maker - you’ll never run out of ice!- water filtration system, garbage disposal, food processor, electric mixers and other small appliances. Quality cookware, flatware and dishes make preparing a meal a culinary event. Glassware includes Margarita, martini, iced tea and cut glasses; wine chiller, candle holders, placemats, table cloths and linen napkins are available to set the mood for relaxing and dining. The main bedroom has a king-size bed, chest of drawers, sitting area with wicker chair and table/lamp for quiet reading, phone, computer table, color TV with remote control and two walk-in closets. The five-piece adjoining bath features a whirlpool tub, oversize shower and double sinks. A spiral oak staircase leads to the loft bedroom with queen-size bed, TV, chest of drawers, skylight and adjoining two-piece bath. A separate heating and cooling system provides extra comfort. A third bedroom on the main floor has twin beds. Two rollway beds are available as needed. The large deck overlooking the beach features comfortable patio furniture, a large umbrella and dining table and chairs, wicker-type rocking chairs and several lounge chairs with cushions. This unique beach home, outfitted and meticulously maintained to the highest standards to ensure a memorable and enjoyable vacation, is one of the finest rental properties on Anna Maria. Sleeps 8 with 1 king, 1 queen, 2 twins and 2 rollaway beds.