Calling a vacation rental company usually means someone takes your order and moves on. With Fun and More Rentals, you get a different experience. When we answer, you’re talking to someone who has worked on Anna Maria Island for years. Someone who knows what you are missing before you know to ask. That difference shapes your trip before you ever leave home.
Fun and More Rentals delivers more than gear to vacation homes on Anna Maria Island. Every order comes with practical, island-specific guidance from staff who understand local conditions, timing, and logistics like long-time neighbors. Families who call early arrive ready instead of scrambling.
Covering the Details That Often Get Missed
Booking the gear you know you need is the easy part. Knowing how it all comes together for a beach day is a different story.
A family that rents chairs but has no way to carry them will have a harder day than expected. The same is true when there is no shade overhead or no awareness of when the Florida sun turns punishing. The team at Fun and More has seen it enough times to know where gaps appear before guests realize they exist.
Our team will ask about shade for sunny beach days. We’ll mention towels, because sand gets into everything. Nobody thinks about that until they are already out there. We mention the umbrella not as a sales pitch, but because it provides ten degrees of relief on a July afternoon. Those ten degrees matter more than most guests expect until they are already sitting in it.
The delivery team will also help you determine the best time to go. Show up at eight in the morning. The water is calm, dolphins come closer to shore, and the light stays soft. If you’re planning to stay past ten in the summer, it could be a problem. A fair-skinned visitor is sunburned by noon, with a ruined week ahead.
That kind of guidance does not live on a booking page. It comes from people who have watched it happen a hundred times.
Navigating the Island Like a Local
Anna Maria Island is not a resort. No concierge stands by with a recommendation. Your vacation rental won’t have shuttle runs to the beach.
What exists instead is a small island with a grocery store that runs out of bread on Saturday. That happens because every new arrival hits Publix at checkout time. There is also a donut shop with a line out the door by seven in the morning during peak season.
The staff at Fun and More knows this. We will tell you to grab groceries on the way to the island rather than fighting the Saturday crowd. Our team will tell you which roads are suitable for a street-legal golf cart and which to skip. Most island roads have speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less. LSVs are limited to those posted zones under Florida Statute 316.2122.
The better approach is to stay on the smaller streets, taking in the houses and plants. Move at the pace the place was built for. The team walks every renter through exactly which AMI streets qualify, so there is no guesswork on day one.
Not sure what you need before you arrive? Talk with the Fun and More Rentals team before you book. A five-minute call can save a ruined afternoon.
The Fun and More Standard
Gear that leaves the Fun and More fleet meets a clear internal standard. If a piece of equipment rates below a seven out of ten in appearance or condition, it goes. That includes chairs, bikes, canopies, and anything on the lot. The team does not wait for something to fail with a guest.
When something does fail on the road, because moving parts eventually will, support is waiting on the island. On-island mechanics work seven days a week. A cart that breaks down or runs low on power gets swapped out with a trailer. A guest should not lose a full afternoon to a logistics issue that can be solved within the hour.
The team running those routes has been doing it long enough to know the island the way a neighbor does. That familiarity is part of the service. For a closer look, check out our post about how the golf cart handoff works.
Lessons from 25 Years on Anna Maria Island
Duane Gartman founded Fun and More Rentals on Anna Maria Island nearly 25 years ago. He has spent that time watching what separates a smooth family vacation from a frustrating one. His team carries that perspective into every conversation.
“Four chairs and no shade is an incomplete order. A golf cart with no idea where you can legally drive it is a recipe for a ticket. We help guests build the full picture before they arrive, not after they are standing in the sun wishing they had thought ahead.” – Duane Gartman, Owner, Fun and More Rentals.
What Makes the One-Call Bundle Worth It
Fun and More builds gear packages the way experienced island visitors actually use them. Chairs without shade leave a gap. A golf cart without any sense of where to go leaves a bigger one.
Military and first responder discounts apply all year, not only around holidays. Repeat guests receive a discount as well. If friends arrive unexpectedly and you need four more chairs, additional deliveries can often happen within the hour. That’s because the trucks already run daily routes across the island. That flexibility only works because the operation behind it is built for it.
The people who answer the phones are part of that operation. They are not just order-takers. Our team is the reason a family from upstate New York knows to skip Publix on Saturday at four in the afternoon. We’ll make sure you know to be at the beach at eight in the morning in July. Guests also learn that an umbrella in Florida in August is not optional.
We break this down in more detail in our post explaining the value of pre-booking your gear.
Common Questions About Anna Maria Island Vacation Gear Delivery
What does Fun and More Rentals include in a standard delivery to an AMI vacation home?
Fun and More Rentals delivers street-legal golf carts, bikes, water gear, baby supplies, and more to rental homes across AMI. Delivery covers all three island cities. Free delivery and pickup are included with every order.
Do I need to know exactly what I need before I call Fun and More?
No. The team walks through your trip details and helps you figure out what makes sense for your group. Questions about beach access, timing, hauling gear, and local conditions are all part of a typical booking call. You do not need to arrive with a complete list.
What happens if a rental golf cart breaks down during my stay?
Fun and More Rentals keeps on-island mechanics available seven days a week. If a cart breaks down or runs low on power, the team responds with a trailer and swaps the unit. The goal is for no guest to lose meaningful vacation time to a mechanical problem.
Should I stop for groceries before crossing the Cortez Bridge to Anna Maria Island?
Yes. On Saturdays especially, when vacation rentals turn over across the island, the Publix on Anna Maria fills quickly. Stopping at a mainland grocery store before crossing the bridge saves time and ensures you arrive fully stocked.
Are military and first responder discounts available at Fun and More Rentals?
Yes. Military and first responder discounts are offered year-round, not only during holiday periods. Repeat guests receive a discount as well. These apply regardless of season and do not require special advance arrangements.
How does a street-legal golf cart differ from a standard golf cart?
A street-legal golf cart, technically an LSV under Florida law, meets specific safety standards. It comes with seat belts, headlights, turn signals, a windshield, and a vehicle identification number. Standard golf carts do not meet these requirements and cannot be legally operated on public roads. Only street-legal LSVs are permitted on Anna Maria Island’s public streets.
Can Fun and More Rentals add items to an order after I have already arrived?
Yes. If your group’s needs change after you arrive, you can still add items to your order. The trucks already run daily routes across the island. Extra chairs, gear, or supplies can often be delivered within the hour, depending on availability and current delivery schedules.
Get Your Gear Ready Before You Arrive
Most vacation rental companies take your order and wish you luck. Fun and More Rentals does something different. Local knowledge, timing advice, durable gear, and a responsive team all come with every booking. Book early, so everything is in place before you arrive, and you can settle in right away.
Reserve your gear with Fun and More Rentals before peak-season dates fill up. My team will make sure you have everything you need before you cross the bridge.
Duane Gartman is the owner of Fun And More Rentals. He has operated out of Holmes Beach for nearly 20 years. He oversees the largest rental fleet on Anna Maria Island, backed by a Best Price Guarantee on every booking.
ABOUT THE EXPERT
Duane Gartman is the owner of Fun And More Rentals, the largest vacation equipment rental company on Anna Maria Island. With nearly 20 years in business, Duane started with just two bicycles. He built a fleet that now serves thousands of families each year. Fun And More Rentals is known for its free delivery and pickup service, Best Price Guarantee, and a focus on making island vacations effortless from arrival to departure.
