We just returned from a week-long stay at this lovely home on Anna Maria Island. We loved the pool area, the proximity to the beach (no roads to cross) and to Pine Ave. (easy bike or trolley ride), the classy beach decor, and the thoughtful supplies provided (especially the awesome beach cart with the huge tires - perfect for the soft sand!). Though the house is located on Gulf Dr., which is a busy street, the road noise was not much of an issue for us despite it being one of AMI's peak tourist times - but it's definitely something to keep in mind if that's an important consideration for your family. You will definitely hear cars and passersby. But as I said, for us it wasn't a big deal. This is a great little house, "old-Florida" style, and a nice location from which to explore beautiful AMI.