Getting a construction permit to build new properties in Anna Maria Island is not easy these days. Developers have to prove that their projects not only adhere to strict sustainable construction guidelines, but also that they are contributing significant value to the image of Anna Maria Island as an exclusive beach community in Manatee County; these are all the boxes ticked by Mainsail Properties, a Tampa Bay developer, with the Waterline Villas & Marina in Holmes Beach.

Located on the bay side of Anna Maria Island, just north of the Manatee Avenue causeway that connects West Bradenton with Holmes Beach, Waterline Villas is part of the Autograph Collection of Marriott boutique resorts and hotels. There are only a few villas available as residential sales in this exclusive resort; they offer two bedrooms and two bathrooms built on nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, completely furnished and decorated as befits a Marriott resort.

Inaugural listings for Waterline Villas & Marina in Holmes Beach start around $700K, a very reasonable price for exclusive properties that will certainly increase in value in the near future. The prices will mostly vary according to the views the units offer from the balconies and panoramic windows; some of them look out towards the bay while others face a nature preserve. Latest pricing at Waterline Villas & Marina in Holmes Beach will be found below if there is inventory.

The architectural style of Waterline Villas combines Old Florida beach homes with a touch of Caribbean design. Amenities include a full restaurant, a private marina with large boat slips and storm protection, a swimming pool, a spa, and a fitness center. These are not hotel rooms; they are large condominium units complete with designer kitchens. The Anna Maria Island trolley service has an official stop at the resort, and residents of the resort ride for free. The marina is right on the Intracoastal Waterway and offers easy access to Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico.

The best part of Waterline Villas, aside from its prestige as a Marriott boutique resort, is that the gorgeous beaches of Anna Maria Island are just a few blocks away. Suburban comforts such as a public library, cafes, seafood restaurants, and convenience stores are within walking distance. You will find pharmacies and hardware stores closer to Holmes Beach, and driving to Downtown Bradenton will take you less than 15 minutes.