The 10 Most FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) are:

1. How are the bedrooms laid out?

The first (or Master) bedroom  is about 11.5 feet by 12.5 feet (3.5m x 3.8m), with a king-sized bed.  The second (or spare) bedroom is about 10.5 feet by 13 feet (3.2m x 4.0m), with two twin beds. The third bedroom, the newest one, is about 11 feet by 12 feet (3.5m x 3.8m), with a queen -sized bed.  There is also a queen sleeper sofa in the living room.  Bedding is fully provided for all.

2. What is the beach like there?

The beach starts at the back door of our house.  The beach here and at Bean Point is one of the nicest we've ever seen, because: it has a very white, powdery sand it is never crowded the views are beautiful the sun sets into the water it's great for swimming (nice, sandy bottom)

3. How is the kitchen equipped?

It has a refrigerator, double oven, microwave oven, dish washer, blender, mixer, electric can opener, and garbage disposal.  There are lots of pots, pans, bowls and other cooking supplies.  If you're a gourmet chef, you might find something missing, but for most people's everyday use, the supplies are more than adequate.  For serving, there are wine goblets, beer mugs, and complete matched sets of dishes for six.

4. What is the neighborhood like?

The town of Anna Maria north of Pine Street is composed almost entirely of single-family residences.  There are only two very small one-story motels within a half mile of the house.  The houses tend to be either older one-story homes (like ours), or modern elevated homes.  North Shore Drive, our street, has little traffic.  This neighborhood is an excellent area for walking, running or biking.  Although our home is relatively modest, the homes along the beach in this area near and on Bean Point are among the most architecturally interesting and expensive properties on the island, with values up to $4 million.  Despite this, the atmosphere is relaxed and informal, not snooty.

5. How do you get to the house?

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• Directions to the house from area airports
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6. For what dates is the house available?

Call Jason at 941-778-2291 to confirm availability.

7. What are your rental rates?

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8. Does the house have a Phone? TV? VCR? DVD player? Cable? Washer? Dryer? Air conditioning? Heat? Answering machine? Dishwasher? Garbage disposal? Stereo? Fax machine?

Yes (2), yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, no and no.

The air conditioning is central and new, supplemented by area units in three rooms.  These are from one to four years old, and in good working condition. The heat is also central, but supplemented in three rooms by electric baseboard.  All units work well.

9. When is check-in and check-out time, and how do I get a key?

Follow this link for answers to these and related questions.

10. What activities and attractions are in the area?

One of the best things about this house is its proximity to lots of things to do.  We're only about 90 minutes from Busch Gardens, 120 minutes from Disney World, 35 minutes from Sarasota, and attractions like The Ringling Museum and Sarasota Jungle Gardens.  There's fishing, boating, and every other water sport imaginable.  Great shopping is as close as Bradenton (15 minutes), downtown Sarasota (35 minutes), St. Armand's Circle (35 minutes), and the Ellenton outlets (35 minutes). Follow this link for lots more details.

Updated 3may06