RV Camping in Anna Maria Island, Florida

Ususally, we book a house on the island, but in the past year or so the prices of renting houses on the island has gone up so much. The hosue we used to rent for $2000 for the week quoted us at $5000 for the week. That’s when we started looking into taking our RV instead, and I’m so glad we did. We stayed in AMI for under $1000 for the week and it would be under $2000 for the month.

Deciding Where to Stay

Two closest RV Resorts:
Buttonwood Inlet RV Resort
Holiday Cove RV Resort

These two RV Resorts are very close to one another so before we booked either of them, we decided to do a driveby. When we drove into Holiday Cove, it felt very crammed and tight. Driving through Buttonwood felt slightly more spacious and less overwhelming. We ended up choosing to stay at Buttonwood Inlet RV Resort (in the back parking lot near the pond) and absoltuley loved it.

We loved having the pond behind us and not feeling crammed at Buttonwood Inlet RV Resort!

All of the spots in the back parkinglot feel like this!

NOTE: If you are booking with Buttonwood Inlet, be sure to let them know that Jen from Farm Fresh Family sent you!!

What to Pack in the RV for the Kitchen:

Must have appliances for shorter trips:
Breville Coffee Maker
Countertop Convection Oven (because heating up the full oven mid summer makes the camper HOT)

Must have appliances for longer trips:
In addition to the previously mentioned appliances, we make sure to bring the following items because we bake a lot of our food from scratch being gluten-free and being mindful of what ingredients we use.
Bread Machine to have fresh gluten free bread (recipe found in this book)
Grain Mill
Vitamix Blender
Mixer

Gadgets:
Heavy Duty Knife
Cutting Board
Food Scale
Instant Pot
Tongs
Paper Plates
Utensils
Napkins
Paper Towels
Hand Towels
Cookie Trays
Silicone Liners
Cookie Rack
Spatchula
Serving Spoons
9x13 Pyrex Containers with Lids
Glass Food Storage Containers
8x8 Glass Dish
Measuring Cup
Saucepan
Cast Iron Pan
Hot Plate
Food Thermometer
Rolling Pin

What to Pack in the RV for Laundry:

Portable Washing Machine
Portable Dryer (small and compact)
Portable Dryer (3.5 cu ft.)
Dryer Vent
Retractable Clothes Line
Collapsable Hangers
Travel Hanging Compression Cubes for Clothes

Preparing the RV for Travel:

RV Tote Tank
4 Bike Rack
Camper Water FIlter
Replacement Awning
Wireless Solar Powered Back Up Camera
RV Toilet Pape
K8 Kangen Water System

Plan Your Trip to AMI

Anna Maria Island is a wonderful destination for gluten-free travelers with and without RV’s. With thoughtful planning you can focus on soaking up the sun and enjoying the island’s laid-back charm—without the stress.

Get in the know about what family friendly things there are to do in AMI:
6-Day Kid Friendly Anna Maria Island Itinerary with Fun Adventures and Gluten-Free Finds

For more tips on staying safe while dining out, check out my post:
How to Dine Out Gluten-Free on Vacation Without Stress

And if you want to prep your own snacks and meals to make your vacation even smoother, don’t miss:
Gluten-Free Road Trip Snacks & Meals We Prepped for AMI