Rod And Reel Resort

Our rooms were spotless and comfortable, and we had a beautiful ocean view. The staff were friendly and attentive, and it was convenient to have restaurants nearby. The resort also has fun things to do, like kayaking and biking. Amazing experience, highly recommend!

The room itself was 4⭐️, but management was nowhere to be found and no help. We won't come back unless something is done about the management. After reading other TripAdvisor comments, we would never have booked if we'd known. On arrival in the rain, my girlfriend and son were stuck dealing with the wrong key code for two hours. The TV barely worked, and another customer named Steve helped us. There was no manager on site during the trip. When we raised our unhappiness as we were leaving, I couldn't even tell whether the person there was a manager or maintenance, since nobody was around except the maid. His temper, Ty, was bad. After we said we'd call the owners, he punched the black hood of an SUV. He got in my girlfriend's face, along with her son, who has autism, and it became more threatening. They got into their car. As I got into my truck across the street, the neighbor and the manager got into it with me. I told the manager my girlfriend had spent $3000 on a trip that was supposed to be peaceful through the end. He said he wasn't clocked in and asked if I wanted to handle it with him by fighting in the road. I'm a disabled veteran. My girlfriend has owned over 15 properties, and she'd never had a manager handle things like this. The customer is always right, and his behavior was very disrespectful. I can see Ty screwing up a company with actions like that. We have witnesses to what happened at the resort. The people we met were close friends with the owners and were from Michigan. The maid was the only helpful person we encountered, and she was the one who let my girlfriend and son in on day one. We've made numerous calls and sent emails, but haven't had one answer or reply. Very disappointing trip. I'll only take this post down if action is taken toward your management.

Spring break brought plenty of doors slamming, even during the night. We chose the place partly because its website advertised a private beach, but there wasn’t any beach left. Maybe the last hurricane took it away. The room itself was nice, just a little tight.

The Rod and Reel Resort has a quiet, intimate feel right on the water at Anna Maria Island. The beach and private dock gave us lovely spots for photos, and the staff were welcoming, helpful, and easy to work with as a vendor. They cared about making things go smoothly for the couple. It feels relaxed but still elegant, and could be a lovely choice for a wedding or elopement that feels personal.