The living area is open plan, taking maximum advantage of the gorgeous setting of La Casa Costiers. Relax in plush, deep comfortable sofas strewn with thick, fringe trimmed scatter cushions. Sit back and enjoy the 36 inch screen television or a movie on cable, VCR or DVD. Step out through the large glass sliders onto your private balcony with sunset and Gulf views.

The decor is light, bright and beautiful with pretty area rugs, exquisite tile floors and gorgeous pale lightly washed oak furnishings. The artwork, lamps and accents have all been cleverly selected to achieve a professionally decorated finish. After a busy day at the beach, by the pool and exploring the island, coming back to this beautiful apartment is a real joy. It definitely is first class all the way!

The dining area is a great place to eat in when you are not visiting one of the great local dining establishments, or have that early morning cup of coffee or lunch out on the balcony.

The kitchen has sleek granite countertops, antique finish hardwood cabinetry and a full range of top quality appliances including dishwasher, range/oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer & garbage disposal. The cabinets contain dishes, pots, pans and silverware, in fact everything you might need to fix any meal from light snack to a full formal dinner.

However, do take the time to sample some of the culinary delights the island's restaurants have to offer.

A custom built bar and wine refrigerator for fixing sunset cocktails or tall iced spritzers to sip at sunset on the balcony is adjacent to the living area.

There is a separate laundry room with washer, dryer, iron and ironing board.

The sumptuous Master Bedroom suite features luxurious linens, French Chateau inspired tapestry fabrics and the light washed oak king size bed has a comfortable king pillow top mattress. There is a private Master bathroom and a walk in closet.

Bedroom 2 features a Hemingway style rattan herringbone upholstered bed and with elaborately carved pineapple finials. Once again, you will find luxurious linens, a sumptuous comforter and a Queen pillow top mattress.

Bedroom 3 has a comfortable twin beds, and is again decorated to a high standard. Relax while watching your flat screen TV or enjoying the luxury of your private Italian tiled bath and shower.

The Master bathroom features granite countertops, a large European tiled double rain shower and Jacuzzi tub for two.

Bathroom two has bath and shower.

Bathroom three has European style tiled shower and tub.

Bathrooms are all supplied with freshly laundered towels.

The architecture of La Casa Costiera is an exotic fusion of Italian Tuscany and Spanish Mediterranean detail. Tall, elegant columns, wrought iron balconies and arch top windows are complimented by richly color washed walls and green shutters.

The gardens and grounds have been thoughtfully designed to create a densely lush sub-tropical village atmosphere, dotted with walks and benches leading to the large pool and gazebo and directly onto the sands. The large swimming pool area also has a Jacuzzi spa tub to relax in plus there is a gas grill, a charcoal grill and an outdoor fireplace if you like to cook out during your island vacation.

Stroll out on to seven miles of stunningly beautiful white sand beaches that stretch out in either direction along the whole length of Anna Maria Island.