FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
1.Where is your store?
On Pine Avenue – the main street at the top of Anna Maria Island that runs between the City Pier overlooking the bay, and the Sandbar Restaurant that overlooks the Gulf. For a map, please go to the Contact Us page.
2.I want to rent something that I can’t find on your website – what should I do?
A. We will do our absolute best to find you everything you need.Please either email us your requirements on the Contact Us page, or ring us between 9am and 5pm anyday our number is 941 778 3316.
3.I only want a bike/kayak for half a day – is that possible?
Of course! We rent out all our equipment by the hour, day, week and month, to suit your vacation.
4.What do I need to drive a Beach Bums’ golf cart?
All golf cart drivers on our standard carts need to be at least 22 years of age and have valid insurance and driver’s license. Drivers need to sign the liability waiver as well as provide license information and proof of auto insurance prior to driving the cart. Lux cart drivers need be at least 25 years of age and provide the same documentation.
5.Where Can Golf Carts be driven?
Our Golf Carts are Low Speed Vehicles (LSV). This means they can be driven anywhere the speed limit is 35 mph and below. This encompasses the entire island up until Coquina Beach. LSVs must obey all traffic regulations.
6.What is your cancellation policy?
All reservations may be canceled up until one week prior to arrival date. Reservations canceled less then one week prior to arrival will be charged 50% of the rental fee.
7.I’d like home delivery but need to know that the equipment will fit properly!
We will deliver to your vacation home, but we advise you to first come to our store on Pine Avenue so that we can be sure all the equipment fits you perfectly and we can take you through a full safety check. If this is not possible, please ring us on (941) 778-3316 or email us via the Contact Us page with your specific requirements.
8.I’m worried about personal safety when using rental equipment.
We will provide you and any other members of your party with a full safety guide when we meet you either in our store or when we deliver to your vacation home. We provide FREE life jackets for kayak renters and FREE cycle helmets for bike renters. We also provide basic instruction on the proper use of all of our rental equipment.
9.What do I do if I want free home delivery of Bikes, Kayaks, & Beach Supplies?
Please let us know your requirements and we will work around you. We always deliver and collect free on Anna Maria Island but we like to meet all our renters so that we can give you a safety briefing and make sure the equipment fits you. We can do this either at your vacation home or in our friendly store on Pine Avenue (for map see Contact Us page) – whichever suits you. For more details, please either visit us, call (941) 778 3316 or email info@beachbumsami.com