Lizzie Lu's Island Retreat

09/26/2026

Two years ago today, Hurricane Helene took our Lemon and Lime Cottage.

Today the lot is flagged, and the new piling foundation goes in over the next couple of weeks. Stronger, and built to welcome you back.

Stay tuned!

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

She’s starting to come to life!

Our newest vacation rental is making some serious progress! The paint is starting to go up, the inside is coming along, and we can finally start to see our vision becoming a reality.

There’s still plenty of work to do, but every day brings us one step closer to welcoming our future guests!

We can’t wait to share more of this journey with you! Stay tuned… she’s going to be a beautiful!!

09/17/2026

FALL AT THE BEACH JUST HITS DIFFERENT! 🌴🍂

While everyone else is grabbing sweaters and raking leaves, we’re still enjoying sunshine, sandy toes, pool days, and gorgeous island sunsets!

Trade the pumpkin patches for paradise and come enjoy fall the Anna Maria Island way!

08/08/2026

That's a wrap on Summer Season 2026! 🌴

Our local kids head back to school next week and the crowds are starting to thin out.

But here's the part we're most proud of: we didn't have a single AC breakdown at any of our properties all summer. Not one!

That's thanks to our preventative maintenance program with Air and Energy — they start on our homes in late February and wrap up by Memorial Day, right before season kicks into gear. Keeping this many homes cool through a Florida summer without a single failure is no small thing.

Huge kudos to the Air and Energy team! 🙌

Learn all about Anna Maria Island beaches, attractions and activities that will make your vacation fun and relaxing.

07/04/2026

250 years of freedom.
A legacy built by the brave, defended by the courageous, and carried forward by generations who believed liberty was worth the sacrifice. Today, we honor those who stood before us, those who serve today, and the enduring spirit of America.
Happy 250th Birthday, America. 🇺🇸
Because of the brave, freedom still flies. ❤️🤍💙

06/19/2026

We told you more surprises were coming… and here's the next one! 🌴

Lizzie Lu's Island Retreat is thrilled to announce our SECOND new construction home currently in the works on Anna Maria Island! We just received our permit and are getting ready to break ground very soon — and if that rendering on the sign is any indication, this one is going to be absolutely breathtaking. 😍

This gorgeous custom home was designed by the incredibly talented team at Sommerhouse Residential Design Studio and is being built by Bruce Williams Homes — and we couldn't be more excited about these partnerships. Just look at that design — classic Florida coastal charm with a grand, luxurious feel. That's all Sommerhouse magic right there. ✨

Stay tuned for updates and be among the first to know when this beauty opens for bookings. And in the meantime, explore our full collection of island rentals at:
🌐 www.amivacationrental.com
📞 (941) 782-8152

06/06/2026

🌴 BIG NEWS from Lizzie Lu's Island Retreat! 🌴

Something amazing is being built on Anna Maria Island, and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you! We're working with Josh at Shoreline Builders to bring a brand-new 4-bedroom home to life near the iconic Coconut Ranch — and it's going to be absolutely stunning.

This isn't just any new rental. It's a Lizzie Lu's property — custom home built from the ground up with our guests in mind. More space, more comfort, more Old Florida charm — right here on the island you love.

🏗️ Construction is underway — stay tuned for updates, sneak peeks, and the big reveal in late 2027! And we're just getting started again, we have more suprises coming in the weeks ahead!

In the meantime, browse our current collection of luxury rentals at 👇
🌐 www.amivacationrental.com

06/05/2026

We're excited to share this spotlight from Sojo! ❤️

One of the newest amenities we're adding to our homes is Sojo's premium guest essentials package. It's another way we're working to make every stay more comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable for our guests from the moment they arrive.

As a family-owned business, we're always looking for ways to enhance the guest experience, and we're excited to offer this new addition across our properties.

Thank you to our amazing guests for your continued support—we can't wait for you to enjoy these new touches during your next stay!