FAQ

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals is located in Anna Maria on Florida’s beautiful Anna Maria Island. Our office address is 9908 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, Florida 34216. Our Mailing address is P.O. Box 1178, Anna Maria, FL 34216

The Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals team can be reached via phone at 941-567-6253 or via the form on the Contact Us page.

Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. EST on the date included on the Rental Agreement. Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. EST to ensure the property is properly cleaned prior to the arrival of the next guest.

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals understands a guest’s arrival and departures times may change and will do its best to facilitate requests for early check-in and late check-out. However, rate adjustments will not be made for late check-in or early departure. In addition, late check-outs will incur a $75 fee, charged to the guest’s credit card on file.

Many Anna Maria Life Vacation Rental properties are pet-friendly and designated as such on the individual property’s booking page. . If the Guest reserves a pet-friendly property, and plans to bring a pet, AMLVR must be notified at the time of reservation and a non-refundable $150 per pet fee will be applied to the Rental Agreement. Any guest who brings a pet to a pet friendly home but fails to notify AMLVR in advance of arrival and or fails to pay the pet fee of $150 per pet plus tax the guest will be charged a non-notice pet fee of $200.00. If the Guest has an animal in a non-pet-friendly property, the Guest will need to vacate the rental property immediately and forfeit all previous payments for that particular stay. In this situation, AMLVR will attempt to relocate the Guest to a pet-friendly property, if available. The Guest will be responsible for all incurred costs resulting from the relocation, including a pet fee, and returning the property to its original condition, if applicable. If a guest brings a pet into a non-pet friendly home and it does not come to AMLVR’s attention until after the guest leaves, there will be a non-notice pet fee charged to the card on file for up to $500 and no less then $300.

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals has a $150 per pet, non-refundable fee which is applied to the Rental Agreement at the time of booking.

If the Guest has an animal in a non-pet-friendly property, the Guest will need to vacate the rental property immediately and forfeit all previous payments for that particular stay. In this situation, AMLVR will attempt to relocate the Guest to a pet-friendly property, if available. The Guest will be responsible for all incurred costs resulting from the relocation, including a pet fee, and returning the property to its original condition, if applicable. If a guest brings a pet into a non-pet friendly home and it does not come to AMLVR’s attention until after the guest leaves, there will be a non-notice pet fee charged to the card on file for up to $500 and no less then $300.

Yes! Smoking is prohibited in all Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals properties. If a guest does smoke, they can do so outdoors but are responsible for discarding all smoking debris appropriately. Any residual signs of smoking indoors, or smoking debris outdoors, will incur additional charges and the guest’s credit card on file will be charged.

Yes. At the time of reservation, a down payment equal to 25% of the base rental fee or $250, whichever is greater, is due. Forms of payment accepted are cash, check, e-check, money order, and debit/credit card. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. A guest is required to place a credit card on file at the time of booking to secure the reservation. Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals accepts VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. Reservations made within 60 days of arrival require payment made in-full at the time of reservation. In addition to the down payment, a damage protection deposit is required (see #13).

Final Payment: Balance of all fees is due 60 days PRIOR TO arrival. Forms of payment accepted are cash, check, e-check, money order, and debit/credit card. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. Wire Transfers are accepted with a charge of $50.00 per wire. If payment is not received 60 days prior to the arrival date of this agreement, AMLVR will charge your credit card on file. AMLVR reserves the right to use your credit card to fund any unpaid fees, fines or damages to the property. Any checks submitted, regardless of date will be processed the day of receipt and any bank fees including NSF charges incurred will be the responsibility of the guest. PLEASE NOTE: Due to strict Anna Maria Island noise ordinance laws, fines can exceed $500 per confirmed violation. Please be sure to abide by our strict noise ordinance after 10pm EST.

No. Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals does not add an additional reservation fee; however, a non-refundable Administrative Fee is added to each reservation.

Yes, to protect against the loss of rental payment, including down payment, Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals strongly recommends purchasing travel insurance. Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is available upon request and is provided through Generali Global Assistance (GGA). It is non-taxable and can be added to the Rental Agreement at the time of reservation or any time prior to your final payment being made. Generali Global Assistance offers a "10 Day Free Look" and the purchase is refundable during that 10 day period. After the 10 days, the purchase is non-refundable. Please see your policy for the refundable cancellation window. The travel insurance plan is effective the day payment is received and only those individuals listed on the Rental Agreement will be covered by the travel insurance plan. Travel insurance is in addition to the required Damage Protection Plan (see Damage Protection Plan). To protect against the loss of rental payment, including down payment, travel insurance is strongly recommended. Questions concerning travel insurance should be directed to GGA at 1-866-999-4018 or on GGA's website at www.vacationrentalinsurance.com. Damage Insurance is in addition to our required Security Deposit or Security Deposit Waiver.

Yes. In lieu of collecting for a refundable security deposit ranging from $1000 – $1500, a Security Deposit Waiver (SDW) fee is automatically included in the reservation fee at the time of booking. The SDW fee is non-refundable. If during the Guest’s stay, any damage to real or personal property of a unit as a result of inadvertent acts or omissions, the guest will be held responsible for the cost of replacing and or fixing damages. If the Guest chooses to opt out of the non-refundable SDW, a refundable $1000-$1500 Security Deposit will be added automatically to the Guest’s Rental Agreement. The security deposit will be due 60 days prior to the Guest’s arrival date. AMLVR reserves the right to withhold any or all of the security deposit for a period of up to 14 days after the Guest’s departure date to allow for inspection of the rental property. Under this option, if during the Guest’s stay, a person causes any damage to real or personal property of a unit as a result of inadvertent acts or omissions, the Security Deposit will be used to cover the cost of repair or replacement of such property and any remaining monies will be refunded to the Guest within 21 days. If damages exceed the amount paid for the Security Deposit, the Guest’s credit card on file will be charged to cover the full cost of repair or replacement and no refund

Yes. All vacation rentals are subject to Florida state and local resort tax totaling 12 % (7% State and 5% Local).

Yes. Payment of reservation deposit is considered to be acceptance of cancellation terms regardless of the signature status of the rental agreement. Cancellations made by the guest outside of 60 days of scheduled arrival, will receive a refund of monies paid minus $249.00 processing fee. Cancellations made by the guest 60 days or less prior to scheduled arrival are subject to AMLVR’s ability to re-rent the accommodation. If the home is re-rented for the scheduled time of the stay, AMLVR will issue a refund in the amount of the rate we were able to re-rent the property for, minus the admin fee and $249.00 processing fee. We do not make any sort of guarantee that we will be able to rent the property for what was paid originally or at all. There will be no refund if the home is not re-rented for the time originally scheduled. In the event of a Guest's no-show or early departure, collected monies will NOT be refunded unless AMLVR can subsequently rent the property for the entire cancelled period. If AMLVR successfully rents the property, all monies collected, minus the admin fee and $249.00 processing fee, will be refunded. In the event the Guest cannot fulfill the Rental Agreement, no subletting or assignment by the Guest is allowed without prior written consent from AMLVR. Should AMLVR need to cancel the reservation for any reason, the guest shall incur no fees and a full refund of all monies collected by AMLVR will be refunded.

Governmental Closures: Certain circumstances may arise where the local, state, or federal government limits, prohibits, or restricts occupancy of the rental property. Any such governmental restrictions cannot be anticipated or controlled by AMLVR or the Property Owner, and AMLVR and the Property Owner shall not be responsible for any loss or damage incurred by a Guest as a result of such governmental action. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the governmental action, AMLVR may offer the Guest an opportunity to reschedule their visit to the rental property, if it is available, or another similar rental property. If the Guest elects to reschedule their visit, the rental rate will be adjusted to the greater of the rate agreed to by the Guest for the cancelled stay or the rate for the rental property for the rescheduled dates. If the Guest’s stay is not rescheduled, all payments received from the Guest will be refunded less the admin and $249.00 cancellation fee.

No. In the event a guest cannot fulfill the Rental Agreement, no subletting or assignment by a guest is allowed without prior written consent from Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

No. Neither AMLVR nor the Property Owner can be held responsible for inclement weather and or red tide accordingly, refund of rental monies is not required. Should a hurricane or tropical storm threaten the area, the National Hurricane Center and local governing officials will announce evacuation procedures. In the event of a voluntary evacuation (the Guest decides on their own to leave), AMLVR nor the Property Owner is required to provide a refund. If a Mandatory Evacuation order is given for our area, refunds will only be given by Generali Global Assistance if the Guest has purchased coverage before the storm was named. Please see Travel Protection Insurance.

Yes and no. All Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals properties are cleaned to quality standards, including sanitizing, vacuuming, dusting, and up to three (3) loads of laundry, prior to and after a guest’s stay. A cleaning fee, based on the property’s size and amenities, is automatically included in the reservation fee at the time of booking. During their stay, a guest is responsible for the cleanliness of the property. In addition, if a guest uses an outdoor grill, they are responsible for cleaning it and leaving it in a usable condition for the next guest. Daily housekeeping is not included in the Rental Agreement; however, Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals can assist in arrangement of the service, upon the guest’s request. The guest is responsible for all fees associated with the daily housekeeping service and must submit payment at the time of scheduling. Upon the guest’s departure, if the property is left in a condition that requires excessive cleaning, an additional fee will be charged to the guest’s credit card on file.

No. Daily housekeeping is not included in a standard Rental Agreement, but if requested during a guest’s stay, Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals can assist in arrangement of the service. Payment for the additional housekeeping service must be made at the time of scheduling the appointment.

No. All Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals properties are furnished with an appropriate amount of linens and towels, with most also equipped with beach towels. Prior to check-in, CCAMI completes an inventory of linens and towels. Upon check-out, CCAMI will do the same inventory. In the event of a discrepancy, an additional fee will be charged to the guest’s credit card on file.

Some of our Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals rental properties do provide beach items and that information is listed on the property’s individual webpage. Unfortunately, Anna Maria Life VR cannot guarantee those items will be onsite upon a guest’s arrival.

All Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals rental properties have fully-equipped kitchens, including pots, pans, dishes, silverware, baking dishes and glassware, toasters, blenders and coffee pots. To check what your rental property’s kitchen includes, please check the Amenities tab on your specific rental property’s webpage.

Some Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals rental properties include gas grills, while some have charcoal grills. Gas is provided, while charcoal is not. The Anna Maria Life VR rental properties located in condominium complexes have specific grilling policies and grilling may not be allowed other than in designated areas.

Most Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals rental properties include both a shower and a bathtub. As for hairdryers, it is recommended guest’s bring their own, as Anna Maria Life VR cannot guarantee hairdryers will be in the property upon a guest’s arrival.

Most likely. Most Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals rental properties do include a washer and dryer as well as ironing equipment. To check if your rental property is equipped with a washer and dryer, please check the Amenities tab on your specific rental property’s webpage.

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals welcomes guests at any time of the year; however, reservations made within 60 days of arrival require payment made in-full at the time of reservation.

Most of our Anna Maria Life Island vacation home rentals have lockboxes or keypads. Anna Maria Life VR provides the guest with a lockbox or keypad code prior to their arrival. On the day of departure, the guest renting a lockbox-equipped property is required to leave the property’s access key in the lockbox and the daily-usage keys in the property. Failure to do so will incur a $25 Recovery Fee charged to the guest’s credit card on file.

A guest renting a non-lockbox-equipped property is required to pick up the property’s key from and, on the day of departure, return it to the Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals office. Failure to return a property key to the Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals office on the day of departure will incur a $25 Recovery Fee charged to the guest’s credit card on file. In addition, garage door remote controls and elevator keys, if applicable, can be signed out at the Anna Maria Life VR office on any day during a guest’s stay and must be returned to the Anna Maria Life VR office on or before the day of departure. For each remote control and/or elevator key not returned to the Anna Maria Life VR office, a $100 Recovery Fee will be charged to the guest’s credit card on file.

A guest renting a keypad-equipped property, unless a garage door remote or elevator key has been checked out, no additional action is required.

Most Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals rental properties have heated pools. If the pool is heated, it is set at approximately 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Guests are prohibited from adjusting the pool’s temperature without prior consent from Anna Maria Life VR.

No. Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals does not supply lifeguards or monitors. Guests are explicitly responsible for their own safety as well as their family members and guests while using swimming facilities, and in so using or permitting to use, specifically waive all liability claims, expressed or implied, against Anna Maria Life VR, the property owner, and the Condominium/Homeowner Association, if applicable. No guest shall permit any juvenile to play in or around any swimming facility without providing an attendant who is able to protect such juvenile in case of difficulty in or around the water.

All Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals rental properties have different maximum occupancy. Large gatherings are not permitted on the premises without prior written consent from Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals . If the occupancy exceeds the property’s limitations, it will result in the guest’s immediate eviction, loss of security deposit, and unused rent.

All Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals rental properties are individually owned and the décor reflects that of the property owner. Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals does its best to provide an accurate description of the individual property’s amenities, but cannot be held responsible if the guest is dissatisfied with the accommodations.

Guests must notify Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals of any maintenance request as soon as possible. Anna Maria Life VR will expedite repairs as quickly as possible. Some requests may require outside vendors to repair and/or replace equipment. If an outside vendor finds the equipment is not working due to guest misuse, oversight, or negligence, the guest will be responsible for incurred service charges. No rent adjustments will be made for circumstances beyond CCAMI’s control or for malfunction or loss of use of equipment or amenities.

Almost all of our rental properties offer wireless high-speed internet service. However, due to the various providers and personal computer configurations, Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals can only guarantee that the service is available and do not have the expertise to configure computers to accommodate the service. Anna Maria Life VR will do its best to assist the guest, but will not be held responsible, or issue a refund, if the guest is unable to use the service.

In most Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals rental properties, local calls are free of charge, while many offer free long distance, depending on the property owner’s telephone plan. The property owner’s telephone plan is listed in the Property Book, which is located in the unit, as well as on the individual property’s webpage. If there is no long distance service provided, a calling card is required to make long distance phone calls.

Most Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals rental properties have limited parking available. Therefore, recreational vehicles (RVs), boats, motor homes, trucks, trailers, etc. are not permitted without prior written approval by Anna Maria Life VR.

Yes. Anna Maria Island offers FREE trolley service that operates from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. seven days a week. View more information on trolley stops and locations.

Neither Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals nor the property owner will be held responsible for items left in a rental property. If a guest requests Anna Maria Life VR or the property owner to retrieve and mail items left on-site, the guest will be responsible for any incurred fees, including shipping charges.

In the event a reserved rental property becomes unavailable due to circumstances beyond Anna Maria Life Vacation Rental’s control, Anna Maria Life VR reserves the right to substitute an equivalent or superior property at its discretion. If a similar property is not available, monies paid will be refunded.

If a reserved rental property is for sale, it may be necessary for Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals or a licensed real estate agent to show the property during the guest’s occupancy. In this case, the guest will receive a 24-hour notice to adjust their schedule accordingly. Be assured, Anna Maria Life VR will make every attempt to schedule a showing at a time that is convenient for the guest.

A guest reserving a property for 28 days or more has a first right of refusal on the property they are currently renting for the following year. The Guest is fully responsible for notifying AMLVR of their desire to reserve the same property within five (5) days of their current arrival. However, AMLVR has no control over any owner bookings that may interfere with a first right of refusal.