Title: Bayside Retreat with Pool and Bay Views! Near Beaches, Shops, and Dining Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bayside Retreat with Pool and Bay Views! Near Beaches, Shops, and Dining Beach fun, near Anna Maria Beach ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40290000/40281600/40281598/81ddb195.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40290000/40281600/40281598/f8fb96ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40290000/40281600/40281598/5126ce38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40290000/40281600/40281598/01fb68f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40290000/40281600/40281598/7c768c87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Blissful Bay at Bayside Bungalow is a beautifully decorated condo in Bradenton Beach, FL, with a beachy theme that will make your stay feel like the perfect getaway. Located just across the street from the beautiful Bay beach and within walking distance of Gulf beaches, this home offers shared amenities like a pool and BBQ area for ultimate relaxation. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Pool - Kitchen - Barbecue grill £537 includes taxes & fees 9 Oct - 10 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bayside Retreat with Pool and Bay Views! Near Beaches, Shops, and Dining Blissful Bay at Bayside Bungalow by AMI Locals 201 S Bay Blvd, Unit #4, Anna Maria, FL 34216 VR18-000088 Welcome to Blissful Bay at Bayside Bungalow, a bright and beachy three bedroom, two bath condo perfectly located on the north end of Anna Maria Island! Just across the street from the Tampa Bay and near the islands pristine white-sand beaches, this retreat blends coastal charm with unbeatable convenience. Steps away, you’ll find Pine Avenue’s restaurants, and shopping center with local boutiques, coffee and ice cream shops, and chic boutiques. Highlights \-Across the street from Bay beach \-10-minute walk to Anna Maria beach \-3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms \-1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 1 Sleeper Sofa \-Shared heated pool \-Shaded cabana \-Shared BBQ area \-Dog friendly (With host approval) \-Near Pine Avenue shops and restaurants \-1 Parking Space Guests of Blissful Bay enjoy access to the Bayside Bungalow’s sparkling heated pool, surrounded by loungers and a breezy cabana for shade. A BBQ grill and outdoor dining tables make it easy to gather for meals under the Florida sun. With its bayside setting and walkable proximity to both the Gulf and Bay, this location delivers the best of Anna Maria Island living. Inside, you’ll find a light and airy open floor plan. The living room offers plush seating, a TV, and a sleeper sofa, while the rustic dining table is perfect for family meals. The fully equipped kitchen includes cookware, dishware, and appliances like a dishwasher, toaster, and coffee maker to keep vacation cooking simple and fun. The peaceful primary bedroom features a king bed, coastal decor, and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Both guest bedrooms boast water views, one with a queen bed and one with two twin beds overlooking the bay. A beautifully updated hallway bathroom provides double vanity and a shower/tub combination, great for families and friends. Room Details \- Primary Bedroom: King bed, ensuite with walk-in shower \- Second Bedroom: Queen bed \- Third Bedroom: Two twin beds \- Living Room: Sleeper sofa Planning a group getaway? Bayside Bungalow is home to five total condos, and you can reserve multiple units under “Bayside Bungalows” to keep everyone close while still enjoying private spaces. Book your stay at Blissful Bay at Bayside Bungalow today and experience the perfect blend of bayside relaxation, Gulf beach proximity, and easy access to dining and shopping on Anna Maria Island! \- 1 car maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles. This property allows dogs with host approval prior to arrival. Please note there will be an additional pet fee associated, see our AMI Locals Rental Policies for full details. This home is managed by AMI Locals, an Anna Maria Island property management company. We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age. Please Remember: "You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property." \*Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Heated pool - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57390000/57388300/57388213/26aa1514.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Naut 2 Shabby Cottage Next-Level Pool Area, Darling FL Cottage - Best of Both! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Blissful Bay at Bayside Bungalows Blissful Bay at the Bayside Bungalows 38 ## About the area Located in Anna Maria, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Anna Maria travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anna-Maria.dx74028) [View more Villas in Anna Maria](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anna-Maria-Villas.d74028-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.53190%2C-82.73115&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u1HIDLgq6fQG85zjfOiLjiT-RF8=) Anna Maria, FL ### What's nearby - Anna Maria City Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Bean Point Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Anna Maria Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Bradenton Beach - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 46 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬1 min walk - ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬10 min walk - ‪North Shore Cafe - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Bayside Retreat with Pool and Bay Views! Near Beaches, Shops, and Dining have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### How much does it cost to stay at Bayside Retreat with Pool and Bay Views! Near Beaches, Shops, and Dining? > As of 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayside Retreat with Pool and Bay Views! Near Beaches, Shops, and Dining on 9 Oct 2025 start from £537.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anna-Maria-Hotels-Bayside-Retreat-With-Pool-And-Bay-Views-Near-Beaches.h40281598.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Bayside Retreat with Pool and Bay Views! Near Beaches, Shops, and Dining pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bayside Retreat with Pool and Bay Views! Near Beaches, Shops, and Dining? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bayside Retreat with Pool and Bay Views! Near Beaches, Shops, and Dining? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Bayside Retreat with Pool and Bay Views! Near Beaches, Shops, and Dining located? > Situated in Anna Maria, this beach villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bay Boulevard Beach, Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. Anna Maria City Pier and Bayfront Park are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bayside Retreat with Pool and Bay Views! Near Beaches, Shops, and Dining Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 58 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julio César R. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very pleasant and well located place Everything was as in the pictures ##### Julio César R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheri S. 8 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful beach house! Location is great. Beach is across the street and the home is very nice and plenty big. ##### Sheri S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole 5 Jun 2024 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Awesome property and awesome property managers I would stay with them again ##### Nicole Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa 28 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very nice home to stay in. Beautiful well kept property. ##### Vanessa Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Missy P. 17 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family spring break Enjoyed the simplicity of the check in, parking and ease of traveling around the island! Beautiful location and beach! ##### Missy P. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kenneth A. 22 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Efficient layout ##### Kenneth A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### tammy l. 12 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach condo The condo was very nice and convenient. ##### tammy l. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc and Cheryl R. 25 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time great location Great time great location!We enjoyed our stay this property is very conveniently located with access to the beautiful day and just a short walk or golf cart ride to the Gulf Beach. The property was Spacious and very well appointed. We would definitely stay at this property again. ##### Marc and Cheryl R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Sofia H. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice simple vacation We enjoyed it very much. Spacious kitchen - living room area, renovated shower (master) and well equipped. Pool area clean and organized, grill functioning well. Things to improve: master bed very old mattress and box makes loud noise. Some of the dishes not perfectly clean.- ##### Sofia H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew H. 31 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We were only here for one night; however, it was quite evident that the property was very clean, located near the water and great restaurants/shops, and we’ll cared for. It was quite private given it is a condo. Will definitely return in the future. ##### Matthew H. Stayed 1 night in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noah A. 4 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place in quiet area and central to shops, fishing piers, beach, and restaurants. Beautiful place and pictures don’t make it justice. Property was well maintained and pool was area was clean, peaceful and relaxing. Everything was to our expectations and more! Not our first time on the island, but our first at Blissful Bay. We would recommend and stay there again. Thanks ##### Noah A. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Joan T. 25 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Anna Maria Stay The rooms were dark with no good view of the ocean except for one bedroom window. Easy access to trolley car. ##### Joan T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Tiffany P. 30 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location Great communication with property management. Excellent location (right across the street from the City Pier with a little beach, right by Pine Ave shops and restaurants, once you park you can walk to pretty much everything on the north side of the island! Even though other people were staying at the property we had time to ourselves in the pool area every day (but there is enough space and chairs to share the space even if we were all out there at the same time). Our only complaint is that the mattresses were so noisy, any little movement would make a loud sound and wake up anyone else in the room with you. Hopefully that can be remedied by the property owners because then the unit would be perfect. We did have a great time - Thank you! ##### Tiffany P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rafael M., Essex, CT 12 May 2017 #### Absolutely perfect family rental We recently enjoyed a week at this newly remodeled spacious condo directly across from the beach. The unit had 3 bedrooms and more than enough living space for our family of 5 and 2 small dogs. Upon arrival we found the unit to be impeccably clean. Kitchen has all the utensils you will need. Bedding is very comfortable as is the furniture in the living room. The grounds are kept very nice. The pool and patio are excellent with plenty of patio furniture and 2 gas grills. We could not have asked for a better place to stay on AMI! The owners were both gracious and very responsive to any questions or requests. It was clear that they take great pride in their property and wanted to make sure we enjoyed our stay. Added benefits: this condo is directly across the street from our favorite AMI restaurant (Waterfront) as well as the AMI City pier. If you want to enjoy the gulf side of the island vs the bay side, it's a 2 min drive or less than 10 min walk to the other side. We can't wait to book out next visit to Blissful Bay on AMI. ##### Rafael M. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Todd K. 29 Mar 2017 #### Very Good option for Anna Maria Good Points: Location (Tampa Bay side of the island)....sunrise, not sunset views) Location.....very close to many of the island's restaurants and shopping Brand newly remodeled. Very very clean and well appointed. Less Good Points: Construction Noise (a lot) while we were there. No communication with owner Inconvienent entry point to condo (must walk around building). Not a big deal, but not ideal either. Very few windows. No water views. Stairs. Not handicapped or elderly accessible. I have been visiting Anna Maria for over 30 years. This property is in a good location and is a fair value. If you are looking for a nice clean property with easy access to the what the island has to offer, this would be a good choice. If you are looking for a location on the gulf beach and want to enjoy beautiful vistas from the property, you may want to look elsewhere. Bottom line, if you are going to be out of the property most of the time, this is a good option. If you plan on being in the condo and want nice views, there are better options (although it probably is one of the newest remodels and cleaner properties on the island) ##### Todd K. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017 ### 4/10 Poor #### Russell H. 27 Oct 2022 Liked: Location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Not recommended This property is managed by a property management with multiple properties on Anna Maria. I noticed before booking that cleaning fees including a gratuitous “linen fee” and “resort fee” despite this being essentially an apartment in a quad plex. These fees more than double the nightly rate. Before arrival I had my phone blown up with multiple phone calls, texts, and no fewer than a dozen emails stipulating all the rules of the property which weren’t outlined upon booking through VRBO, such as the imposition of pet weight limits. This may be detrimental to a traveler who has a pet over 50 lbs and is ineligible for a refund after booking through the app. Overall, the check-in process was super overwrought, and I was called ahead of time to tell me that there would be no early check-in or late check-out. (Keep in mind, checkout is an unusual time of 10:00am with no option to extend to 11). When checking in, the electronic door code did not work and I had to stand in the heat on hold with the customer service line to get someone to fix it. They promised to reset the door code but nobody ever came. The eye watering cleaning fees do not preclude the hosts from asking guests to do chores such as dishes and take trash out during their stay. Upon arrival I noticed the exterior areas were quite dirty with visible grime and stains on the outside banisters, stairways, and gates. There are incredibly irritating alarms on each exterior door, which I am told is due to city ordinance for pool safety, despite there being no alarm on the main gate to the pool. The inside of the apartment was clean, however there was a large window busted out and boarded up in my suite that had not been repaired - they just closed the blinds over it. Towels and cooking implements are provided but guests must bring their own toiletries, shampoo, olive oil, filtered water, etc. This VRBO is not like a typical one where these are supplied… it’s cheaper and more inhospitable. I was tickled to find a sign in the apartment stating that only one roll of toilet paper would be provided during our stay and beyond that we would have to go to the store and buy our own. Even the salt and pepper shakers were emptied out. This just seems penny wise/pound foolish. I think “AMI Locals” might be a better option for lodging if they offered a more hospitable experience. Overall the only winning factor was the location. Next time I will pick a different place to stay on Anna Maria. ##### Russell H. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C. 30 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place The property was great/true to pictures…great location, ample room, easy check-in.Would definitely stay again:) ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Kerry W. 1 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Great but….. The property overall is as described. The location is convenient and the actual unit is pretty spacious. The biggest problem for us was we were a party of seven and it is advertised as sleeping eight people. The sleeper sofa is included in the eight people and we needed to utilize that to accommodate our group. The mattress on the sleeper sofa is horribly thin and very uncomfortable. You could literally feel each bar through it. We contacted management the very next day after arrival and they said they would send somebody, which they did, and he’d told us they’d find a solution. And, through communications via text, I was told something would be done about it. I kept asking and was ignored about it. It could’ve been solved simply by getting us a replacement mattress or an air mattress. Nothing was done! And we paid an exorbitant amount of money to stay at a place that was supposedly able to sleep eight and did not even sleep seven comfortably! The last of the rant is that they give you two dishwashing tabs. We didn’t realize that we only had two until the last day when we were being considerate and were going to run the dishwasher and empty it when they told us that they only supply two. So pound wise -penny foolish. We had to leave a dishwasher full of dirty dishes for their over wrought cleaners to deal with. Just dumb. ##### Kerry W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Alexei Gonzalez 14 Sept 2021 ##### Alexei Gonzalez Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian V. 31 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience and location AMI locals were very Easy to work with. Great location and had no issues during our stay here ##### Brian V. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### LISA B. 21 Jul 2021 Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great area, missing some necessities Great location, pool was nice, check in was rough- Did not get code until 15 mins after hour while waiting in heat with an infant and toddler was not fun. Bunk room beds were quite dirty and no new things to change them with. Bring dishcloths! Board walk is across from duplex and many places to eat. Beach is a short drive away. ##### LISA B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy M. 15 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Location Walking location to some shops and restaurants. Across from the Anna Maria pier where the kids enjoyed fishing. Short drive to Bean Point Beach. The property was clean and plenty of room for the 7 of us. ##### Cathy M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor N. 31 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay went well. Location was clean and as advertised. Located on bay side, however there is a nice narrow beach with lots of wildlife (birds, manatees, fish). ##### Taylor N. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne K. 21 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place!! We were not disappointed in the condo. Great location, close to beach and restaurants. We walked or took free trolley to all places. Close to Two Scoops ice cream and the Donut Experiment. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home ##### Suzanne K. Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila R. 5 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean and nice amenities Just a really clean nicely furnished place Really appreciated the beach towels and beach chairs ##### Sheila R. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021