Lanai on the left, 60 ft. dock center and , Bimini Bay on the right.
Location: Anna Maria, Anna Maria Island, Florida South West, Florida, USA (Located On the North End of Anna Maria Island) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Anna Maria, vacation cottage, waterfront, boat, dock, quiet, private, dolphins, manatees, bird watching, fishing
You will want to come back to this one-of-a-kind 2 bedroom, 2 bath vacation cottage located directly on beautiful Bimini Bay in Anna Maria. Dolphins, manatees and exotic birds are just some of the wildlife you’ll see from the lanai or 60 foot dock. Whether you like kayaking, biking, jogging, sunbathing, beach combing, shopping, or just enjoying the laid back style of Anna Maria, Bay Haven is for you.
Fully furnished with a modern kitchen, washer and dryer, computer with free Internet access and WiFi, and LCD HD TV and DVD with cable reception, Bay Haven is ready for your relaxation and enjoyment. Just unpack, kick back, and enjoy all the comforts of home in this tropical paradise.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : and heat
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed : In master bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : In second bedroom
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 2 TVs, 1 LCD HDTV with DVD in living room, 1 CRT TV in master bedroom
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Also includes a full modern oven, garbage disposal, dishwasher,microwave oven, coffee maker,and many cooking utensils, pots, pans, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : with ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Screened lanai and a 60' X 8' dock
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : only five steps from beautiful Bimini Bay
- Communications
- Telephone : with answering machine.
- Free Long Distance : Calls to all US states, Canada, and Puerto Rico at no extra charge.
- Cell Phone : Good cell phone reception (not always the case on Anna Maria Island).
- Computer : Computer complete with high speed Internet. A laser printer is provided at no extra charge. Especially handy for printing boarding passes.
- Broadband Internet : Available at no extra charge
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Bring your notebook or laptop computer
- Other Amenities
- Cable HD LCD HDTV w/DVD. Two relaxing recliners. comfortable chairs for watching the beautiful sunsets from the dock.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Exceptions may be made for well-behaved pets.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Ground level, no steps.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed : This is a smoke free rental.
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Boat and kayak rental available nearby as well as bicycle rental. We have compiled a "Guest Information" manual with a list of local attractions, favorite restaurants, maps, and other helpful information including a comprehensive restaurant list.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sep-Dec .. $ 965/week ....$ 2890/month
Jan ...... $ 1035/week .. $ 3100/month
Feb-Mar .. $ 1135/week .. $ 3400/month
Apr ...... $ 1035/week .. $ 3100/month
May-Jun .. $ 935/week ... $ 2800/month
Jul-Aug .. $ 950/week ... $ 2850/month
Tax rate is 11.5%
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Bay Haven - Waterfront Cottage Directly on Bimini Bay
Year Purchased: 1985
Why the Owner Chose Anna Maria
Anna Maria Island is old Florida at its best. There are no high-rise condos along the beaches or any place else on the island and you can go to dinner in shorts and flip flops if you want, although fine dining is available. We debated whether we wanted to be on the beach or on Bimini Bay and chose the Bay because it would afford us complete privacy, would allow us to have a boat at our doorstep, and if we wanted to go to the beach, it was nearby. Since Bay Haven is at the end of a cul-de-sac and off a dead end street, South Bay Blvd., there is no street traffic and only an occasional passing fisherman off the dock.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We especially enjoy watching the dolphins and manatees, as they glide just feet from the dock (and sometimes under it). We also enjoy watching the pelicans and laughing gulls dive for fish and the giant blue herons strut across the dock, looking for handouts of fish or hot dogs. Occasionally, a flock of noisy green parrots will wing by, as well as many other varieties of birds. Sometimes we kayak in the calm bay waters and up and down the many canals or bike around the island. Our favorite eating place is the Rod and Reel Pier, but there are numerous quaint little restaurants nearby. Our dream was to buy a boat and in January 2010 we purchased a used pontoon boat. Since then we have spent many hours exploring the waters around the island including the Gulf of Mexico,Tampa Bay, Palma Sola Bay, Anna Maria Sound and the Manatee River. Highlights include excursions to Egmont Key to swim and explore the island, three circumnavigations of Anna Maria Island, and a lazy trip up the Manatee River.
Most popular tourist attraction in Manatee County. Good fishing and popular resturant.
Owner's Map of Anna Maria
My wife and I first came to Anna Maria Island in 1975 and fell in love with the beautiful beaches and laid-back living style. We have come back almost every year since and finally purchased Bay Haven in 1985 with the intent to retire there. We retired in 2007 but decided to live in nearby Palma Sola in order to be closer to aging relatives. We cherish the time we spend on the island and the peace and tranquility of Bay Haven.
Property Photos
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- Lanai on the left, 60 ft. dock center and , Bimini Bay on the right. - Anna Maria, Florida- Waterfront Vacation House with a Dock and Lanai
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- Kayaking couldn’t be better. Bay is in the background. - Anna Maria, Florida- Waterfront Vacation House with a Dock and Lanai
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- View from the Lanai out to Bimini Bay. - Anna Maria, Florida- Waterfront Vacation House with a Dock and Lanai
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- King bed in master bedroom (very comfortable).
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- Blue Heron on the seawall at Bay Haven.
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- Granite top vanity in master bath.
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- Computer and printer in 2nd bedroom
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- Kitchen sink, dishwasher, microwave over, and stove-top.
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- Looking from kitchen to dining room and lanai beyond.
Traveler Reviews (8)
Gracious hosts and wonderful home. Fishing awesome. Weather Beautiful.
Guest: Dave and Terry
(Wesley Chapel, Florida)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11
Review Submitted: 05/24/11
Manatees, dolphins, Tarpon's, sharks, conch shells, snorkeling, perfect time perfect weather perfect hosts. Thank you so much for sharing paradise with the Paradine's.
Owner response:Thank you, Dave and Terry, for your kind review. We love Bay Haven and are very pleased that you do too.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
March 2011 at Bay Haven
Guest: Pete and Mary
(Lake Leelanau, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/11/11
Review Submitted: 04/11/11
Spending the month of March at Bay Haven on beautiful Anna Maria Island, after a Northern Michigan winter, was as close to heaven as one can get. The location on the Northern end of the island was ideal, offering quiet evenings and yet close to restaurants, beaches, and shopping. We were blessed with gorgeous weather 29 of 31 days as well as beautiful sunsets almost nightly. We felt right at home in Bay Haven, but will admit we spent most of our time on the dock enjoying an abundant array of sea and bird life. Almost daily we were entertained by manatees, dolphins, and a special blue heron, fondly named "Horace". We fished off the dock, biked around the island, walked on gorgeous beaches, ate grouper daily, read, and simply relaxed. We will be counting the months until our return March, 2012. Pete and Mary p.s. the owners were wonderful!
Owner response:Thanks Pete and Mary. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and that you will be returning next year. We think Bay Haven is a comfortable, relaxing, and beautiful place and we are delighted that you feel the same way. Ed and Barbara
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Bay Haven, Bimini Bay, Anna Maria, FL
Guest: dick & kathy
(Easton, NH)
Date of Stay: 01/01/11
Review Submitted: 02/23/11
Very comfortable & relaxing. Everything you need is here. Beautiful sunsets. The dock is great for morning coffee & afternoon cocktails. Lots of wildlife: all kinds of birds, lots of fish, even dolphins once in a while. Tampa Bay beach at the other end of the street. Restaurants, parks, preserves are all nearby. Very quiet at night. Great place to walk or bike. Glad we found out. Can't wait to come back in 2012.
Owner response:Thanks, Dick and Kathy, for the review. We are very happy that you enjoyed vacationing at Bay Haven and look forward to seeing you again next January and February.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Carol and Bruce - Anderson, S.C.
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Date of Stay: 12/25/08
Review Submitted: 03/24/10
"We stayed at Bay Haven, :-). If anyone has a chance to go and visit, we are sure that you will love it. Bay Haven should be called Bay Heaven… it is so beautiful and peaceful."
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Guest: Elizabeth & Michael - Chatham, MA.
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Date of Stay: 03/24/10
Review Submitted: 03/24/10
"What sets our stays at Bay Haven apart from previous rentals on Anna Maria is the location. The peace and serenity of this cottage on Bimini Bay is a peaceful and serene respite to return to at the end of the busy day, filled with views of wildlife and incredible sunsets. It is no wonder that the dolphin and manatee frolic in these waters. The memories of our time spent here, as we look forward to returning, are what get us through the long New England winters. It has become a very special part of our lives."
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Guest: Arleen & Peter - Stamford, CT
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Date of Stay: 02/28/08
Review Submitted: 03/24/10
"We have vacationed two successive Februarys at Bay Haven. Being right on the water it makes for easy kayak launching and porpoise watching - as well as gorgeous sunsets. Anna Maria Island is a great choice to experience "Old Florida" at its best. The life style is tranquil, so walking and cycling are a real pleasure. The Gulf beach stretches miles and is not too crowded. A number of good restaurants nearby are right on the water for really pleasurable dining! And Sarasota is not far away for shopping/theater/museums, etc. Anna Maria Island and Bay Haven are our favorite spots among all those in Florida we have stayed."
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Guest: Frank and Karin - Copenhagen, Denmark
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Date of Stay: 04/12/08
Review Submitted: 03/24/10
"We have seen most of Florida, having driven up and down the coastlines a number of times. We have seen and stayed at many wonderful places but none have come close to Bay Haven and Anna Maria Island. The peace and tranquility of the place was just perfect for us. We hope to make it back again soon."
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