We stayed at the Smugglers Cove through a timeshare rental. We have rented many timeshares in the past few years and really enjoyed them. This resort is average. We tried to check in a few hours early and of course couldn't. So we went and ate lunch out. On our return back the unit was still NOT ready. Very frustrating... More

My wife , 12 year old Daughter and I stayed here as an RCI timeshare exchange on Thanksgiving week 2012.We really enjoyed our stay here and also enjoyed all of Anna Maria Island.The resort is older but very well kept. Our condo was very clean and decently spaced,we had a 1 bedroom with a full kitchen. on the bayside .There... More

They meet my priority in clean rooms! They even came in to replace towels, sheets and amenities even soap for the dishwasher! Large screen TV and spacious Kitchen is a must for families. They had activities each day that you had options to attend or not! Keep you busy or leave you to a quiet vacation. We enjoyed the heated... More

We actually stayed in The Penthouses at Gulf Stream, which is on the same property as Smugglers and is its sister resort, and it was fabulous. 2 bed apartment was beautiful with a view of the pool and the beach, smaller friendly family resort with a great beach side location. Lots of great restaurants near by, Anna Maria island is... More

Smuggler's Cove together with its on-site sister resort Gulf Stream offer both quiet, peaceful, laid back vacation retreats that have both timeshare and general rental accommodation available. They have their own private beach access across the slow trafficked road plus a private fishing and boat dock on the intra-coastal bay side. Gulf Stream resort looks towards the beach and over... More

The location is perfect. Beach is within 10 metres. Restaurants are within walking distance or the free trolley bus. Staff at the resort are very friendly and well informed about the local amenities - especially the restaurants. The uints were dated but contained everything you needed for a good vacation. The air conditioning was 'just' sufficient. I am not sure... More

A+ Great location Good weather Even better people. I would return in a heartbeat.