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Anna Maria Island vacation

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We may have turned the dining room into a closet and the guest bedroom into our bedroom this weekend. Which proved very confusing for one cute black dog. Much more to come on all of that this week. Details include newspapers from 1963 and an Engelbert Humperdinck record from 1976. I’m just sayin’.

And now for the real fun, I took a little girls’ trip recently to a place I had never heard of before, Anna Maria Island, which is just off the coast of Tampa, FL in the Gulf of Mexico and it was awesome.

anna maria island vacation rental giveaway

Not only is it a quaint little waterfront community with charm and personality galore, I mean check out this awesome mailbox.

anna maria island vacation rental giveaway

But we were lucky enough to stay in the beautiful Sirenia Cove vacation rental … and the owner is offering a 4 NIGHT VACATION RENTAL GIVEAWAY FOR ONE OF YOU!!

If you love coastal decor, and you must if you’re hanging around here, then you are going to feel right at home in this 4 bedroom, 3 bath waterfront home. Maybe you’ll end up staying in this gorgeous turquoise room.

anna maria island vacation rental giveaway

I can attest first hand that this colorful room with that DIY painted and framed coral is a vacation nights’ sleep dream room.

anna maria island vacation rental giveaway

That’s right, I said DIY. The homeowner is one of us! So many fun DIY coastal decor ideas have been implemented throughout. Like these sand dollars and star fish.

anna maria island vacation rental giveaway

anna maria island vacation rental giveaway

Grab some spray paint and shadow box frames from IKEA and you could create your own colorful coastal decor.

And to do a little bragging on Nancy (the homeowner), she is also an accomplished artist. I am in love with this boat painting that she created herself.

anna maria island vacation rental giveaway

So it wasn’t any surprise when I found out that Nancy’s daughter actually painted the house name sign that greets you right when you enter the home.

anna maria island vacation rental giveaway

Here is a shot of Sydney, the DIYer herself, in action.

anna maria island vacation rental giveaway

One of my absolute favorite features that I would implement into our own house today if we had stairs are the perfectly nautical oar shaped railings.

anna maria island vacation rental giveaway

And if you’re not sitting up in that second floor reading nook you may find yourselves gathered on this screened in back porch overlooking the pool and canal … we may have ended each evening there just gathered around reminiscing about the day and plotting a strategy to return.

anna maria island vacation rental giveaway

And the littles accompanying your vacation are going to love this 3rd floor loft that is built to look like they’re captaining a ship, complete with water views out the window.

4 night/ 5 day stay at Sirenia Cove Giveaway

And every time I thought “I need to get some pictures of this great pool area” I was actually in the pool, but I did skip down and snap this picture right before departure. Such a cozy place to hang out during those lazy vacation afternoon.

4 night/ 5 day stay at Sirenia Cove Giveaway

And there are also a handful of beautiful beaches that are only a short bike ride or golf cart ride away if you want to get out and about.

anna maria island vacation rental giveaway

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And Nancy has arranged to have bike AND a golf cart rental included with this awesome vacation getaway giveaway.

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Prize Package includes:

  • 4 Night stay at Sirenia Cove on Anna Maria Island
  • 1 ~ $60.00 Gift Certificate to Eat Here Restaurant Group
  • 1 ~ Free Golf Cart Rental for 4 Days from Fun and More Rentals
  • Free Beach Bike Rental for 4 Days from Fun and More Rentals
  • 2 ~ Paddleboard or Kayak Rentals for 4 Days from Fun and More Rentals
  • Free use of Beach Chairs for 4 Days from Sirenia Cove
  • 1 – Portrait by the Sea value of $100.00 from Photography by Billi
  • Photos to be purchased based on selection from proofs
  • 2 Free Shadepops

A great big thank you to not only Nancy for the use of her beautiful home, and coordinating this giveaway but we can’t leave without a shout out to Fun And More Rentals for the use of the bikes, golf cart and hosting a guided kayak tour that was awesome!

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And to Ford who provided two cars for us to get from the Tampa Airport to Anna Maria Island and back, it’s an easy hour ride each way and these comfortable riding Ford Fusions made it that much better!

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Plenty of trunk space for the car load of travel essentials we were all toting around.

ford

And if I could offer up just one last little tip, if you’re ever in the Anna Maria Island area you have to eat at Eat Here, even if you aren’t the winner of this prize. Great food, friendly service and a super eclectic environment that is perfect for a night out on vacation. I had the pizza special of the day. Delish!

eat-here

All in all it was the perfect getaway with a few girlfriends and I’m super excited to see which one of you will win one!! And check out the posts from my the others since we all are sharing our own individual photos from the trip!

Roeshel from DIY Showoff
Kelly from Eclectically Vintage
Diane from In My Own Style
Beth from Unskinny Boppy
Carrie from Making Lemonade
Denise from The Painted Home

Good luck!!

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Comments

  2. Oh my gosh — I would LOVE to win this!! The first thing I would do is head to the beach and put my toes in the sand! I’ve been dying to try paddleboarding so that’s a must do… thanks so much for hosting, Karah! Looks like you girls had a great time!
    xo Heidi

  8. karah, bradenton is my home town and i am so homesick for her..used to go to that beach all the time..did you go bay side and see the sunshine sky way bridge? i would be so so happy to win this and be able to go home for a while xx

  9. LOVE Tampa – would love to win this awesome giveaway! 🙂

  10. Thanks so much for this amazing give a way!!! I think I would go for a bike ride to get my bearings and enjoy the neighborhood!

  13. I would run to the beach and sink my toes in the sand. Thanks for a great give away!

  18. I was just in Anna Maria Island in May and absolutely loved it! It’s the kind of place I’d love to make home! If I win this trip, the first thing I would do is run to the beach, sit in a beach chair and let the waves hit my feet! Then hop in a kayak and kayak to the pier, where I kayaked alongside a dolphin when I was there! Such a great little place!

  19. The first thing I would do when I arrive at Anna Maria Island is check out the rooms and jump in the pool!

  22. I would head to the Rod and Reel Pier to watch the sunset and walk around to Bean Point! Love AMI, Heaven on Earth!

  25. This Dream Vacation would be AMAZING and I would love to win. But Good Luck to everyone! (fingers crossed) 🙂

  28. Anna Maria is my favorite vacation getaway. Love to go back. Hope I win.

  30. If I won, the first thing I would do when I arrived on Anna Maria Island is check out the beach. Thanks for the giveaway!

  31. walk around to check out what there is to offer then hit up the beach!

  32. The first thing I’d do is I was the lucky winner would be run to the water and let the surf crash at my feet!

    Beautiful place!!

  33. How beautiful! We love the gulf and would love to visit Anna Maria!

  35. First thing I’d do would be run to the beach! Looks fabulous!!

  36. I live in Florida for 5 years and NEVER did anything “vacationy” while I was there … I think it’s time (now that I live in Virginia) to change that and this would be the perfect opportunity!!!

  37. If I win the first thing I would do would be to lie on a floatie in the gulf, close my eyes and let the water rock me to sleep!

  38. The first thing I would do is to jump in that amazing pool!

  39. Beautiful getaway! I can envision myself there.

  44. Live in Vermont – enough said. Summer starts in May (maybe) and ends in August. Then … it gets cold and snows! Would love a piece of paradise to look forward to… sun, warm sand, ocean water – perfect getaway!

  45. Explore everything and then go paddle boarding!

  46. Get my toes in the sand and ocean!!! I love the beach!

  47. Slowly walk the beach with my lightweight fishing rod… intending to catch dinner

  48. Traveling always makes me hungry, so I am sure the first thing I would do is head for a great local restaurant!

  49. So glad to have found your blog!
    and I love the gulf coast of Florida 🙂

  53. The first thing I would do is put my feet in the sand! 🙂

  56. The first thing I would do is go walk on the beach and collect shells. We go to New Smyrna a lot but never get any shells and it is so noisy because of all the cars on the beaches. We went to the Gulf side of Florida once and there were tons of shells and it was so peaceful. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

  58. We just moved from Florida last year, would love to get back there even just for a visit

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