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Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island)

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Amazing sunset seen from our dock. Stunning!
Views from the living room balcony.
Living room. Pull out sofa couch.
Front door with bi-fold screened door.
Dining room. Canal and sound views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 476.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2 with limited water views

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island)

Located on the "best" street on Anna Maria Island, this two-bedroom, one-bath second floor vacation rental with a spectacular view was completely renovated at the end of 2015. The renovation included basically everything from floor to ceiling. Notice the pictures and reviews, they speak for themselves.

Growing up about 15 minutes off the island and enjoying the beach so much, my wife and I (and three kids) decided to purchase our piece of paradise. We found this "bungalow" in the Bayou and just couldn't pass it up. We knew we wanted to be on the water with our own boat dock and on the north end of Anna Maria. We found this location to be absolutely perfect. The views are incredible. Anna Maria Sound view's galore.

The bungalow is on historic Pine Ave. It is very close to everything a vacationer could want. Fabulous restaurants, ice cream shops, shopping, fishing, amazing beaches, breath-taking sunsets and more. Anna Maria Island has been chosen as the #3 prettiest city in the country and also in the top 10 "Island Beaches for Perfect Sand". Drive to our Bungalow and park your car for your entire stay. The free island trolley has a stop right outside your door and goes up and down the spectacular 7 mile island seven days a week. Fish and kayak from your own dock. Absolute paradise!

Property manager

Lisa Costello
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria City Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay Boulevard Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Bayfront Park and Anna Maria City Pier are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anna Maria island
We had a great holiday at bungalow on the bayou. The apartment worked really well for us, great location and feel and we really enjoyed using the kayak in the bayou. Would definitely stay again if we return to AMI.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location close to restaurants, shops & beach!
We enjoyed staying at the Bungalow on the Bayou condo! The condo complex was very quiet and lots of friendly neighbors!The condo had everything we needed for a comfortable week vacation! We enjoyed being about to take a short walk to the beach anytime we wanted. We enjoyed all of the shops on Pine Avenue. It was our first time on Anna Maria Island and we loved that everything was close and within walking distance! The condo mangers were very friendly & helpful & easy to contact if we needed them!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Larry c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best price for the location.
This was our fourth stay and has the best location and best price.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place Great location!
Could not get a better spot! Perfect for 2. Wonderful view, peaceful and quiet. Loved it! Would definitely recommend and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Very clean and well maintained. Great location and host was very helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First trip to AMI
Really enjoyed our stay, great beaches on the doorstep and saw lots of wildlife. The property was very well equiped and we had great hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family spring break
Great location! Felt very safe. Perfect for the 4 of us. Decorated cute and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin N., Madison, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and excellent host.
This was all we expected plus the host was excellent and very responsive to all questions we had. Very convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views
Great views!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
This place is terrific! Excellent access to Bean Point, Pine Street and great donuts! We will definitely plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FABULOUS property and location
The Bungalow on the Bayou was the perfect getaway! Neat, clean, and had everything I needed - especially the table on the deck. I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Meg s.

Perfect size for our first time on the island
Great time on Anna Maria island. Bungalow on the Bayou was a great location for shops, dining and beaches!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach getaway
Perfect retreat to rejuvenate and relax
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Michael V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bungalow at the bayou
Very nice. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay with everything you will need!
My family of 4, 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Had an amazing time! We went fishing with Jarod McKenzie and caught lots of fish for dinners. We brought fishing gear to fish on our own also. The location of the condo was close to fishing peers and resturants as well as rental places for gear. The condo comes witj many things to ise. We loved it!!!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect everything
Great place, great owners, great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMI Condo
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo on the water
Excellent renovated condo, 2 min walk to shopping/dining on Pine Ave. and Anna Maria Pier. Perfect spot, we'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pine Avenue gem
Fabulous location----accessible to beaches and restaurants----beautiful canal views from deck area. Appreciated owner also provided beach chairs. We would stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bugalow on the Bayou was Perfect!
We rented bikes, caught the sunrise and sunset, and found everything we were looking for in this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!!!
Loved the condo so much!!! It’s so cute and cozy!!! Beautiful view of the bay and great location!!! Loved being able to walk everywhere and my husband loved fishing on the pier only a few steps away!!! Mike was so helpful and checked on us and was always available if needed. So very attentive !!! You can’t go wrong with this place!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet stay on a quiet island
This was a peaceful, clean property with easy access to everything we needed. It was within walking distance to several restaurants and ice cream parlors, as well as bayside beach access. It is a good place for couples or small families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ranissa O., Roann, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time on AMI
We loved the location of condo! The condo was so cute and furnished well! Definitely will rebook again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Perfect Location
The Bungalow on the Bay was exactly as advertised. This was our first trip to Anna Maria island and place was perfect for us. The gulf side beach is awesome! We will definitely return to the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathy A.

Great quiet location for the beaches and dining.
The property was as stated. All beach gear was provided, full appliances including washer and dryer, linens and cookware.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2018

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Costello

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Lisa and I have been married for 20 years. We have three wonderful kids. Our daughter is 17, and our two sons are 15 and 13. I have been here since 1972 and and Lisa has been here since 1985. We live about 30 minutes from the bungalow.

Why they chose this property

Growing up about 15 minutes off the island and enjoying the beach so much, my wife, three kids and I decided to purchase our piece of paradise. We found this "bungalow" in the Bayou and just couldn't pass it up. We knew we wanted to be on the water with our own boat dock and on the north end of Anna Maria. We found this location to be absolutely perfect. The views are incredible. Anna Maria Sound view's galore.

What makes this property unique

We absolutely fell in love with this the moment we saw it. It had the dock we wanted, the water views and was on the best street on the island. Once you get here, you can park your car for the remainder of your stay. The free trolley runs everyday. Absolute paradise!

Languages:

English

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