Happy Island Cottage
Local guides

The island, from someone who lives it

Short and specific, not a directory: these are the recommendations we give our own guests, kept current. More guides are coming as the season turns.

Where to eat on Anna Maria Island: the owner's short list

Five places we send our own guests, verified open, with the walkable one flagged.

The Anna Maria Island beach day, done properly

Which beach for which mood, gear delivered to your door, the free trolley, and turtle season manners.

Staying with us? The FAQ covers the practical stuff: trolley hours, groceries, beach gear delivery, and what to do about hurricane season.