Beach+Dock+Pool+2 SUPs+2 Kayaks+Fishing+Water Views,Duplex,140 steps to Beach
About this house rental
Located in Bradenton Beach, this charming house for $551 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. AMI Beach + Bay Home with Fishing Pier + Pool on Sarasota Bay - "Dock of the Bay" / Entire top floor of duplex / "Over the Water" - This is the only 1 of 13 homes on Anna Maria Island that our family vacations at, which should tell you a ton! • Unbelievable views of water + birds + wildlife + night lights! • Relax with fish jumping and birds flying along 1 of only 34 coveted docks/piers south of Cortez Bridge! • Fish directly off our pier/dock including fishing rod holders! • Soak in new heated pool with spa jets + benches with views only 10 feet from Sarasota Bay! • Walk 2 blocks to Bridge Street Key West-style restaurants, bars, and shops (downtown Bradenton Beach), Bridge Street Pier, + listen to the Clock Tower bells ringing on each hour. • 140 steps to Cortez Beach on the shortest AMI block from the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay. • AMI properties with beach or gulf views go pitch-black at sunset all night until sunrise because there is zero context to view on the pitch-black Gulf of Mexico. Our home on Sarasota Bay has a fabulous ambiance of soft lights of the Cortez Bridge, Cortez fishing village, and Bradenton and Sarasota in the distance, which is fabulous in the evening! Being on south Sarasota Bay is the best ever and is exactly why our family vacations at this home instead of our Beach-view + Gulf-view homes!! • All new sliding glass doors + deck panels + deck flooring + inside flooring + new 2nd bathroom + windows + aqua-marine siding costing $75,000 through whole home. • Watch the amazing animal life swim + fly + sit from inside or outside your home including Dolphins, Manatees, Rays, Brown Pelicans, Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Osprey (Sea hawks), White Ibis, and Wood Duck raft/team/paddling either in the backyard or on the pier pilings or next to the sea wall or in Sarasota Bay. • Walk our 2 Paddleboards + 2 Kayaks down concrete stairs directly from the seawall into Sarasota Bay 15 feet behind home or from Jet Ski dock + paddle to Bridge Street Pier, historic Cortez fishing village, Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass, Jewfish/Goliath Key, or wherever else you like around AMI! • Watch the mainland thunderstorms + lightning + even NASA rocket launches at Cape Canaveral on clear days or nights over the inter-coastal Sarasota Bay and see sheets of rainwater coming toward the home. • Water views everywhere with 18 new windows + sliding glass doors all around the home. • Enjoy the night lights of Bridge Street Pier, Cortez Bridge, downtown Sarasota, and the anchored boats in Sarasota Bay. • Listen to Live Music while on the Dock/Deck/Backyard from the wonderful performers at Bridgetender Tiki Bar! • Jet Ski (rent or bring your own) to ride it directly up onto our 2 Jet Ski docks. • Fishing Boat (rent or bring your own only if extremely experienced boaters in shallow narrow area) and tie it up to our south boat dock posts for an extra $50 per night. • Boat Slip rental 4 blocks away at Bradenton Beach Marina - https://bradentonbeachmarina.com/boat-storage/ • Grill outdoors on deck • Beach Jetty access into the Gulf of Mexico for views and fishing off Cortez Beach off 6th Street. • Coquina Beach is only 6 blocks to the south connected to Cortez Beach! • Coquina Baywalk + Coquina Boat ramp on Leffis Key only 12 blocks to the south. • Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass only 15 blocks to the south or a boat/jet ski/kayak/paddleboard ride away. • Unlike bay homes further north on AMI, Gulf of Mexico water currents through Longboat Pass provide lack of decay so there are no foul or decaying plant smells. • Cornhole bean bag toss game + board games. • Renovated kitchen. • Dish Network satellite TV with DVR for recording shows while at the beach or on Sarasota Bay or at Bridge Street. • High-speed Wireless internet for webcasts. • First floor of duplex is also available for family reunion or friends reunion, wedding, private party, and for complete privacy for the salt water pool + dock = see "On the Water" at www.Vrbo.com/1920035 Sleeping arrangements: • King bedroom 1 with en suite bathroom with new vanity + new shower + toilet, closet, lights, ceiling fan. • King bedroom 2 with Sarasota Bay views, glass French Doors, closet, lights, ceiling fan. Next to primary bathroom. • Queen bedroom with closet, lights, and ceiling fan. • Full sleeper sofa in living room. Our original 1940 AMI home is renovated and much easier to navigate than new-build 3-story homes on Anna Maria Island because our first floor is on the ground level and the second floor is one easy set of stairs. Other rebuilt homes on the island usually require climbing multiple flights of stairs up or taking small elevators. Florida's best-kept secret, Anna Maria Island (AMI), features beautiful white sugar sand beaches, older Florida charm, award-winning restaurants, and shopping all within easy walking distance or a ride aboard the free "Anna Maria Island Trolley". One of the few places in the world where the sunset is regularly applauded, this tiny slice of paradise stretches for 7 miles into the Gulf. Just across the Cortez bridge on the south side of the island, is the old school Florida fishing village of Cortez, where restaurants have excellent seafood and some have live music. Please consider bringing more family/friends to our 15 Florida Beach Homes or 8 Colorado Mountain Lodges or 3 Tennessee Lake/Country Homes on either Vrbo or the other primary platform. The number at the start are the # folks who can stay there: Island Salt Life! 7 • "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" - 2nd floor - "Over the Water" -https://www.Vrbo.com/1920061?dateless=true 6 • "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" - 1st floor - "On the Water" - https://www.Vrbo.com/1920035?dateless=true 6 • Cortez Beach Retreat "Views" - 2nd floor- https://www.Vrbo.com/1920266?dateless=true 6 • Cortez Beach Retreat "Poolside" - 1st floor - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774464?dateless=true 6 • Bridge Street Pier Beach Home - https://www.Vrbo.com/3795636?dateless=true 6 • Bridgeport #202 - Beach View Retreat - https://www.Vrbo.com/977187?dateless=true 6 • Bridgeport #203 - Sunset View Retreat - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772892?dateless=true 6 • Bridgeport #207 - Beach + Gulf View Retreat - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772900?dateless=true 8 • Gulf View Retreat - 150 5-stars - 2nd floor - https://www.Vrbo.com/557191?dateless=true 8 • Pool Side Retreat - 150 5-stars - 1st floor - https://www.Vrbo.com/614098?dateless=true 3 • Ohana Beach Retreat - Unit A - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774458?dateless=true 5 • Ohana Beach Retreat - Unit B - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774456?dateless=true 5 • Ohana Beach Retreat - Unit C - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774461?dateless=true 8 • Dolphin Pool & Beach Home - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772893?dateless=true - Nokomis Beach at Casey Key 8 • Sea Turtle Pool & Beach Home - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772896?dateless=true - Nokomis Beach at Casey Key Colorado Rocky Mountain High Lodges near Golden and Boulder! 12 • Quartz Mountain Ranch - Best Views in Colorado Front Range behind Boulder Flatirons and historic Golden - https://www.Vrbo.com/1014860?dateless=true 8 • Love Mountain Ranch - City Lights + Continental Divide Views near Red Rocks Ampitheater - https://www.Vrbo.com/2244657?dateless=true 4 • Lewis & Clark Cabin - Historic Cabin on Coal Creek - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772898?dateless=true 4 • Zebulon Pike Cabin - Cabin next to Coal Creek - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772891?dateless=true 4• John C. Frémont Lodge - Cottage next to Coal Creek - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772897?dateless=true 4 • Kit Carson Lodge - Cottage on Coal Creek - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772894?dateless=true 4 • Buffalo Bill Lodge - Cottage next to Coal Creek - https://www.vrbo.com/3774463 ?dateless=true 2 • Jim Bridger Cabin - Historic Cabin on Coal Creek - https://www.Vrbo.com/3774462?dateless=true Tennessee Lake Houses + Country Homes between Knoxville + Chattanooga! 10 • Perfect Tennessee Lake House on Watts Barr Lake - Private Boat Ramp, Floating + Fixed Docks, Firepit, unbelievable Views and incredible Fishing! - https://www.vrbo.com/3036629?dateless=true 7 • Awesome Tennessee River House on Lake Chickamauga - Private Covered Boat Dock and fabulous Fishing! - https://www.vrbo.com/3774454?dateless=true 12 • Chattanooga Pool + Farmhouse - Large pool + home in quiet countryside near Chattanooga + Cleveland + Southern Adventist University - https://www.Vrbo.com/3772901?dateless=true Rex & Michele Geissler Golden, Colorado
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Bradenton Beach, FL
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(85 Reviews)
5.0
We absolutely loved this house! The wall of sliding glass doors provided amazing views of the water from kitchen, living room and even from bed! We felt like we were staying on a house boat. Saw dolphin from the dock. Very peaceful and tranquil location yet super close walking distance to beach as well as to great restaurants and bars. House was well equipped and extremely clean. Perfect place to stay on AMI. Looking forward to booking it again for our next trip.
5.0
We had a great time.
5.0
Cute house on the water with a dock and pool.
5.0
We loved our stay here! It was just perfect. From the gorgeous sunrises on the bay to the super easy and close walk over to the beach, all was wonderful.
2.0
The location and house itself were okay. Amazing housekeeping, but the dishwasher is broken and there are leaks in the bedrooms from air conditioners. Several rusted and unusable bikes took up space where parking is atrocious if staying when another tenant is there as well. Host claims parking lot fits 4 and is adamant to stay in designated parking areas where “signs are located” but there are no longer any signs and 4 cars are impossible to fit without blocking others in and backing up to get out is difficult as you have to reverse out into another house’s driveway and between other buildings just to leave. We were told from the host to act like adults and figure it out ourselves when we asked for clarification about parking. Would not rent from him again due to attitude and a lack of accountability about upkeep of his rentals.
5.0
This property was right by everything we wanted to do and see! We also rented a golf cart to go to the north point of the island. The sunrise was so pretty from the dock. We really enjoyed this place it was equipped with everything we needed. I recommend this place to stay if you are looking for a place in Bradenton Beach!
4.0
Overall a nice place to stay…
5.0
Beautiful place and location is perfect for a quick getaway. Comfortable setting and lots of room. Patio is perfect overlooking the bay and the beach within walking distance. Very well equiped. Will stay again and most likely rent both floors !!
5.0
My family and I loved our stay! We were celebrating my daughter’s sweet sixteen! Loved the dock and we were so close to the beach 🏝️ Thank you for a great memorable weekend!
5.0
Excellent
5.0
Had a great time staying here for our family vacation. The best thing about this house is the location; the beach is only a block away and the Bridge Street stores and restaurants are only 2 blocks. The sunrises over the bay the in the mornings were also very nice. Rex is a great host and was very responsive to our messages.
5.0
The location was superb. We loved parking our jet ski on the dock and walking out the back door to jump on whenever we wished. 100 steps the other direction and we were on the beach. We literally didn't need to bring anything besides our clothes and whatever food we wanted to prepare. Beach chairs, games, kayaks, paddle boards... it was all there. The pool looks small in the photos, but it was more than sufficient for our group. We went to Bridge street nearly every night either for dinner, ice cream, cocktails, music, or shopping. There was plenty of room for 5 adults and the house is clean, but is due for a deep cleaning.
We loved it and will be back.
5.0
Great location with beautiful views of the sunrise and bay
5.0
Over all good place to stay
5.0
Our family had fun at the beach where we spent most mornings with a run before spending hours relaxing in the sun and water. When we weren’t at the beach, we enjoyed sharing the pool and dinner with our friends who had the house below ours. We all rented a boat and visited the nearby island also- so much fun!
5.0
Booked this property for location and it was pet friendly. The view is spectacular. The property was clean, nicely decorated, and had everything we needed. Very convenient location to restaurants and shops.
5.0
Excellent location. Wonderful views
Everything exactly like the photos.
The beach is 1 block away.
The Clock Tower, Pier and Bridgetender Street shops/restaurants/Tiki Bars are 2 blocks away.
Stayed in the upstairs unit. The unit is newly renovated and the new windows and doors block ALL the outside noise. You don't hear the boats and jet ski at all!!
5.0
We’ll definitely be back!
5.0
We loved our location so much and and the communication with the owner was always prompt. The bay view and sun in the morning was gorgeous and the gulf beach across the street was not over crowded and just perfect in every way. Would definitely recommend this place, and already cpnsidering booking it again for next year!
the house was clean and beautiful and you cant go wrong witb location. !
5.0
Amazing views of Sarasota Bay from the property, short walking distance to Cortez Beach, short walking distance to Trolley pick up & drop off, short walk to Bridge Street.
Perfect location! Did not want to leave!
Favorite VRBO rental to date!!
5.0
Owners gave us all the info we needed. Provided a great house in a great location for our style of vacationing! After many years in FMB, can’t wait to book again next year at Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay at AMI!
5.0
We loved our stay at Sitting on the Dock of the Bay. The property is in a great location for the beach with amazing bay views. We loved fishing off the dock and launching kayaks. Kids loved the pool!
5.0
We enjoyed our 7 nights on Anna Maria Island. This property is in an excellent location close to Bridge street and the beach. Also has a nice dock on the bay for fishing. This was our first time to Anna Maria Island and plan on returning next year.
5.0
It was very nice! It was exactly as it was stated online. Beds were comfortable and had everything you needed and more!
5.0
Great location on the water with awesome views. Walking distance to all the restaurants and a short two blocks to the beach. Would love to stay here again. House is clean, beds are very comfortable.
5.0
Absolutely fantastic. The views from the deck were second to none And the house was in easy walking distance to shops , restaurants etc and the beach
5.0
Already want to book for next year ... Great location ...
4.0
Overall great place to stay. Not impressed with flooring.
5.0
Really enjoyed our stay. The property was great for the three couples that stayed. It was clean and accurately represented in the listing. Also, the dock was great. We rented a boat for the week and it served its purpose well. Thank you!
5.0
Perfect location. Seeing the sunrise and sunset made our stay wonderful. Very clean. Better than expected.
5.0
NICE LOCATION WITH BEAUTIFUL BAY VIEW. VERY SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH, SHOPS & RESTAURANTS.
5.0
Amazing view, and short walk to beach makes this Property Perfect for your vacation rental!
5.0
Enjoyed our stay
The property was very comfortable. The view was relaxing. It was convenient to Bridge St. and the beach. The negatives were the lack of towels and the drain in the on-suite bathroom was clogged. Also the sheets in that bedroom were disheveled and I woke up with bug bites. Not sure if the sheets were changed.
5.0
Perfect location!!
This is an amazing property with the best location. It was very clean and had everything we needed. I would only suggest an awning for the top deck and blackout drapes/shade for the windows facing East… just in case you have a guest sleeping on the pull out bed. This is not a deal breaker though; you just can not beat this location.
5.0
Absolutely amazing!
We just returned from Sitting by the dock of the bay for a week, and I have to say, it far exceeded our expectations!! The property was beautiful, clean and had everything you could possibly need, including beach gear and wagon! We used the paddle boards and kayaks almost everyday and had the most incredible manatee encounters! We watched breathtaking thunderstorms from the living room, and sunsets from the beach. There were so many amazing restaurants within walking distance, it was really hard to choose where to go every night. It was super convenient to have a crosswalk at the end of the street for everyone to safely cross Gulf drive to get to the beach, since its a very busy road. The kids all agreed that this was the best property and location in Florida, that we ever stayed at. We definitely would like to come back here every year!
5.0
Wonderful location and excellent beach unit
First, the view....all glass overlooking the bay, saw the sunrise every morning from our bed, the birds, the sea life, best view I have ever had on a vacation rental.
Second, the location....just a few steps to the beach, and Bridge Street, so easy with our infant granddaughter. Close to all the action but very quiet.
Third, the condo....immaculate, well equipped, comfortable for our entire family. We had the upstairs condo. It was updated nicely, the beds comfy, lots of hot water. The kitchen had everything we needed. We enjoyed the grill often. The beach chairs, umbrellas, wagons, beach toys were an unexpected bonus that certainly came in handy. Also, our grandson loved fishing off the dock, and he wore a life jacket all week that came with our unit. Our young adult children used the kayaks and paddleboards every day, and the life jacket that were supplied. We chose this particular vacation rental because it had three "adult" bedrooms - two king bedrooms, and one queen. The fold out couch was a bonus that we unexpectedly put to use when our young grandson decided to join us at the last minute. Plenty of room for all. There is a small, sheltered pool that is shared with the downstairs unit, and it was exactly what we needed at the end of the day to cool off after the beach.
The owner......I had a few questions for Rex before our arrival. He was readily available, friendly, and knowledgeable of my many questions. Obviously, an experienced owner, he has thoughtfully provided all we needed for a fantastic beach vacation!
Definitely, 5 out of 5 stars from us. I am not even looking at other vacation rentals for our next AMI vacation.
5.0
Great location and amenities. The kids loved the dock/fishing/kayaking.
5.0
Great location
Great location and amenities. The kids loved the dock/fishing/kayaking.
4.0
Perfect Location
The location was fantastic, right on the Bay with kayaks and paddleboards, closer walk to the pier and only steps from the Gulf. We lucked out with terrific weather as well. The washer/dryer was not working when we were there which wasn't a big deal since we only stayed a couple days. The cleaners put all of the blankets in one wash load which I think was way too heavy for the machine so they didn't get cleaned and were then never put in the dryer. That was the only issue, and otherwise everything was perfect and we all had a great getaway. The house was very nice though it did feel like it is sloping pretty badly from back to front, and while renovated, could still use a little TLC. I still absolutely recommend this property and would certainly stay again, though I would make sure to secure the top floor, as we had this time, as it is clearly is the more desirable space.
4.0
First Ever Florida Vacation
At age 71, I thought it past time for my first visit to Florida. I came with my daughter and son and their families; we rented both units. We had a wonderful time. Only problem was that the dryer stopped working on the second day. We were promised it would be fixed on Tuesday. The guy never showed. It was very inconvenient.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bradenton Beach?
The average price for a rental in Bradenton Beach is $460 per night. This rental is $91 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beach+Dock+Pool+2 SUPs+2 Kayaks+Fishing+Water Views,Duplex,140 steps to Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beach+Dock+Pool+2 SUPs+2 Kayaks+Fishing+Water Views,Duplex,140 steps to Beach. Enjoy the water!
Is Beach+Dock+Pool+2 SUPs+2 Kayaks+Fishing+Water Views,Duplex,140 steps to Beach pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Beach+Dock+Pool+2 SUPs+2 Kayaks+Fishing+Water Views,Duplex,140 steps to Beach?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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