Anna Maria Island. Florida Holiday Garden. Anna Maria Island is an island get-away in the waiting It is a seven mile stretch of land with soft white sands that bring travellers back year after year. Explore the many award-winning cafes and restaurants all biking or walking distance away rest, relax and watch the wildlife including sea turtles, bottlenose dolphin and birds ranging from the wild parrots, cranes, herons and sandpipers. Located less than two hours from Orlando/Walt Disney, an hour from Tampa and 30 minutes from Sarasota, Anna Maria Island has been called a "Hidden Gem" for all that this sleepy island has to offer in culture and tourism. A perfect piece of "Old Florida" for your next beach vacation adventure. Anna Maria Island has six Beaches, Anna Maria Beach, Bradenton Beach, Coquina Beach, Cortez Beach, Holmes Beach, and Manatee Beach. Come stay in one of our vacation rentals and dream the night away.