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Property Description

The updated Sand Dollar features comfortable beds, luxurious linens and an Island style relaxing decor throughout! With a king, two twins, and a sleeper sofa with upgraded mattress, a great night’s sleep after days of sun, sand, and fun are a foregone conclusion.

This Anna Maria Island locale is perfectly located directly across from the Manatee Public Beach. The MI Happy Place Island Resort (formerly Garden Villas) features new ownership and management with exciting amenities and upgrades that combine to make a beautiful, convenient, and relaxing location even better!

MI Happy Place Island Resort includes a fabulous full size heated pool with a spacious 30 x 40 foot pool deck and a covered grilling area with a gas grill. It's a perfect spot to gather in the evenings after a lazy day at the beach. Every unit offers a variety of beach amenities as well – chairs, wagon, umbrella, and more.

The resort amenities will make your Anna Maria Island vacation relaxing and enjoyable for a quick trip or an extended stay. The lush, beautifully landscaped resort oasis is ideally located close to the beach, nearby eateries, and shopping. Walk to the Cafe on the Beach, Skinny’s Place, the West Coast Surf Shop, and more. The Island Center Shopping area, also within walking distance, serves all of your shopping needs including groceries, eateries, and specialty shops. If you want to explore more, simply hop on and off the free trolley all day everyday - just across the street. Many Florida attractions, such as Busch Gardens, Mote Marine Lab and Disney World, are within easy driving distance.

For larger groups, this unit can be rented together with the others, so be sure to check out the other three: MI Happy Place Sand Castle, MI Happy Place Sea Horse, and MI Happy Place Sea Turtle.

For families, groups of friends, or events, the entire resort (MI Happy Place - All Units) is a fantastic option as well. There are a variety of ways to enjoy this amazing property, any of which will almost certainly have you looking forward to coming back again and again!


Parking is limited to 2 vehicles. Parking is available for boats and trailers.
7 night minimum
$200.00 Cancellation Fee applies when cancelling 60 days prior to arrival.

Activities and Special Interests

This property provides access to the following activities and special interests:

Other Activities and Interests:
Dolphin Watching Tours, Galleries & Museums near Anna Maria Island, Bowling, Billiards, Arcade games, Delicious food, Skating, Mini Golf, Parks & Nature Trails, De Soto National Memorial, Kayak Tours, Culinary & Specialty Tours, Fishing & Boat Tours, History Tours, Walking Tours, Dining at Seafood Restaurants