...chairs in decorator fabrics A sitting area off the kitchen featuring wicker furniture is a cozy corner to read the newspaper and enjoy the morning sun and 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, new convection range, garbage disposal, food processor, electric mixers and appliances. Quality cookware, flatware and dishes make preparing a meal a culinary event. Glassware includes martini, iced tea and cut glasses; wine chiller, candle holders, placemats, linen napkins are available to cread the mood for relaxing and dining.

The main bedroom has a king-size bed, chest of drawers, sitting area with wicker chair and computer table with high-speed internet, color TV with remote control and two walk-in closets. The five-piece adjoining bath has been updated and features an oversize shower and double sinks.

A spiral oak staircase leads to the loft bedroom with queen bed, TV with remote control, chest of drawers, skylight and 2 piece adjoing bath. A separate heating and cooling system provdes extra comfort. A third bedroom on the main floor has twin beds. Two rollaway beds are available as needed.

The large deck of the living room overlooks the beach and Gulf. It features comfortable patio furniture, large umbrella, wicker rocking chairs and two chaise lounges. There is even a hot-water shower for rinsing off the sea water and sand!

This unique beach home, outfitted and meticulously maintained to the highest stands to ensure a memorable and enjoyable vacation, is one of the finest Gulf-front rental properties on Anna Maria. It is perfect for a romantic getaway or family gathering. It books up quickly, so reserve your vacation early!

Gulf-front, updated bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, TV/DVD player (3 TV's), central A/C and heating; stereo, double-car garage, Weber grill, generous closet space, full-size washer and dryer, specialty glassware, cookware, dishes.

Non-smoking, please

HIGH-SPEED INTERNET! Casual and fine dining on island. Grocery store (Publix), drugstores and other shops on the islnd for convnient shopping. Walk to restaurants. Hiking, biking golf, tennis, swimming, snorkeling and diving, windsuring, parasailing, shelling.