Welcome to Bay Bliss! This property offers the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure—with breathtaking bay views, just steps from the sparkling Gulf beaches.

🏡 Property Highlights:
✨ Tastefully decorated with 2 bedrooms
✨ 2 full bathrooms
✨ Washer & dryer in unit
✨ Beach essentials included
✨ Designated beach access with crosswalk
✨ Large Heated community pool
✨ Free on-site parking
✨ Screened-in balcony with bay views
✨ Tennis & Pickleball courts available

***UPDATE AS OF 11/3/2025 The pool at Runaway Bay is officially OPEN and ready to welcome guests. The pier and tennis/pickleball courts are also open and available at this time!***

Escape to paradise at Runaway Bay on beautiful Anna Maria Island! This charming vacation rental offers stunning bay views right from your window, giving you the perfect spot to relax and unwind. Just steps from the sparkling Gulf beaches, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds—serene bayfront scenery and white sandy shores.

Inside, you’ll find a bright, comfortable space with everything you need for a carefree stay, plus access to community amenities like the heated pool, tennis courts, fishing pier, and shuffleboard. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee while watching the sunrise over the bay or strolling to the beach for sunset, this is island living at its best!

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION TERMS WHEN BOOKING ON VRBO

At the time of booking your credit card will be charged by Shore Thing Property Services LLC for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.

We require 25% deposit with the final payment due 60 days prior to your arrival date. Full payment will be due immediately if the arrival date is within 60 days.

Although the VRBO policy states no refunds, we will refund in the event that you need to cancel your reservation prior to 60 days before your arrival date. We will implement our Shore Thing Properties cancellation policy as indicated on the rental agreement. This allows for a refund of the deposit paid minus a $250 cancellation fee and the original management fee. Within 60 days of arrival there are no refunds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

We generally require a minimum stay of 7 nights with a Saturday check-in during high season. We are more flexible in the off season so please send us a message if your dates appear unavailable. We may be able to accommodate you!

House keeping will provide you with a starter supply of toilet paper, paper towel, soap, dish detergent pods and garbage bags, but guests will likely need to replenish the supply during their stay.

Beach chairs and an umbrella are available as well as beach and pool towels. This condo participates in a professional linen program so you can rest well in luxury.

Anna Maria Island is a family community and the city imposes a strict noise ordinance. Please adhere to our good neighbor policy and observe the local quiet hours between 10pm and 8am. No loud music or use of the pool is allowed during these hours along with any other noise which may disturb the neighbors.