Once Upon A Beach Vacation Rentals

Once Upon A Beach Vacation Rentals is a locally owned boutique vacation rental and property management company on Anna Maria Island, with a bookstore and gift shop beside it. Full-service management covers repairs, guest relations, communications, bill pay, licensing, tax requirements and preventative maintenance. Pricing follows data-driven revenue management, and every stay is preceded by a home check and a professional linen service. An emergency line is open around the clock for guests. Homes are marketed with photography, video and drone imagery and distributed through Airbnb, VRBO and Marriott Homes & Villas, and owners get an online portal. Rated 5.0 from 73 Google reviews, 72 of them five stars. Over 15 percent of bookings are return guests, and the company states it is licensed and insured. The team lists rentals in Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach and off island, with options for pets, private pools, waterfront and group stays.