Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open!

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A balcony with a view of a calm body of water, a clear sky, and a distant shoreline.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a red roof.
A living room with a grey sofa, a TV, a lamp, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A living room with a sofa, television, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a television, and a view of the sea through a balcony.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • On-site fitness center
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness center
  • Outdoor grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bradenton Beach, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Aluna Wellness Center & Spa
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the neighborhood

Bradenton Beach

Located in Bradenton Beach, this condo is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Bradenton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Aluna Wellness Center & Spa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Cortez Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open!?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open! on Nov 13, 2026 start from $197, 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 for more accurate prices.

Is Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach. Aluna Wellness Center & Spa and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just as described. Pictures do not do it justice. We had the best girls trip and saw lots of marine life from the balcony of the condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2026
Thanks for the great review of Runaway Bay 242! So glad the condo was just as described and the photos didn’t do it justice. Wonderful to hear your girls' trip was a success and you spotted lots of marine life from the balcony — we’d love to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views from deck

Enjoyed our stay. The unit was great as well as the views. We definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed the unit and the beautiful views. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Loved the location. Well stocked kitchen. Furniture needs updating.

Property was well maintained. Very clean. Pool area was clean. Close to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you for the feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean and comfortable. Fully stocked, easy to navigate all Anna Maria Island

Very relaxing here. Friendly neighbors. Quiet with easy access to everything. We enjoyed the Smoqehouse restaurant steps from the property. Gulf front beach is a quick walk away. Since I’m a member, I used the Bradenton Y which was convenient. The only suggestion is the king box spring is noisy. Thanks for sharing this nice place with us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you for the feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again at the beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

The condo was suitable for my family of 5 and the grounds of the complex are beautiful. Having the bay behind the condo and the gulf a short walk away was very nice. Also, there is an osprey that hangs out in a tree behind the unit; it was cool to watch him display his fishing abilities. The only thing I will say as constructive criticism, which other renters have said, is that the beds in the 2nd bedroom are extremely squeaky. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Pool shut down

Pool was shut down for maintenance for 1/2 of our visit. Owner unwilling to communicate to reach a fair adjustment on price to make up for no pool. Would not rent from this owner again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Hello Terrence, Again, sorry for the inconvenience of the unexpected pool closure. This was not routine maintenance as we explained to you and Runaway Bay replaced the blown pool pump as soon as possible. We do recognize that it inconvenienced 3 days of your stay. The owner was willing to work with you until your outburst and cursing on the phone and in the rental office.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The unit was loaded with ants
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would definitely go back!

The biggest plus to this condo is the large view of the bay with the sunrise, bird and dolphin traffic, the flying fish and being able to view of misc nautical vessels all day. Another benefit is that someone took advantage of the quarantine to do some nice upgrades in the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen is well supplied but there is a LOT of pre-used items that need to be thrown out. The AC worked like a champ. A supply of all the beach towels you will ever need. There is a king size bed that sleeps great. The other bedroom has a full size bed and a trundle (but it’s hard to access the trundle bc of floor space). The main draw back is that some of the furniture is in serious need of an upgrade. The property is well kept and very clean. The pool is well kept and big enough to share with others.
Stayed 27 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you for taking time to leave a review. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to have you as our guest again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

From Bay to Beach!

I will definitely be back to Runaway Bay. The property was older but well-kept and has the largest pool on the island. The location was awesome, views from the unit of Anna Maria sound and right across the street from the beach access. Very close to some other great beaches too. Close to longboat key, Sarasota, and Bradenton shopping and restaurants. The only complaints about the unit was that not one of the three smoke detectors were in working order. The bathroom and balcony tile floors we're filthy. That should be addressed, but would definitely go back!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are so glad you enjoyed it and hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worth the $

Nice condo with a Bayview and < 5 minute walk to the beach. Location not too far from Bradenton pier, about a 15 minute walk. Not a luxury place but very nice. No real complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bradenton Beach Runaway Bay

The pictures of the unit are accurate. The view of the sunrise on the Bay and sunset on the beach is awesome. The master bed is comfortable but could use a new comforter set for it. The beds in the second bedroom are not comfortable at all. They need to be replaced or at the least some type of memory padding to help with comfort. The check in and out process was super easy. The manager was easy to get in touch with and responded to any issues immediately. The unit has a storage room on the balcony with several beach items that may be used. The walk to the beach is not bad at all. It’s worth the walk to have a bay view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you for the feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again at the beach!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beautiful sunrises at the bay

Great views
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you for the feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again at the beach!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beach stay with friends

The unit was very comfortable for 5 people with all the amenities required, and in a convenient location on Anna Maria Island. The only thing the unit was far from the main street from which we walked across to the beach. We would have liked it better if closer to the road.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you for the feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again next year!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Excellent location on AMA & very nice condo!

We really enjoyed our stay in this unit at Runaway Bay. Runaway Bay is a good location on the island and it is very easy to walk to nearby restaurants and shops, or you can take the trolley which runs north/south almost the entire length of the island. Unit 242 is very nicely furnished and was a great place for our family of 5. We only had a few very minor constructive criticisms: 1) Communication with the property manager was poor. I tried to use the VRBO messaging system to ask questions but they would not respond. They said they would email answers to questions posted through VRBO but those never came either. The only way to get answers is by phone call. We also never received our check in instructions, until I called and requested them. 2) It would be nice if the listing described what types of cooking items are in the unit, so we wouldn't have brought our own pans and other cooking things. 3) It would be nice to know that the unit includes a number of beach chairs and other items, so we wouldn't have had to pack all of ours. 4) My kids slept in the second bedroom and they said the beds were not very comfortable. My wife and I liked the bed in the master bedroom, but they said the beds in the second bedroom were noisy and not comfy. 5) I thought that the extra "hidden" fees on top of the per night rental were excessive. $95 for a damage waiver fee, which I did not ask for, was really dumb. There also was $115 housekeeping fee, and an additional $177 "service fee". I have no idea what the service fee was for. It was quite frustrating to be charged an extra $622 for fees and taxes to rent a place that is already pretty spendy at $250 per night. I am only posting these items to help the owner & property manager improve in the future. We REALLY liked this condo and would definitely stay there again. The pool at Runaway Bay is super nice, and it's fantastic to have a 5 minute walk across the street to get to the ocean. Thanks for a fantastic vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you for the feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again next year!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great view at Runaway Bay

Thus was our first time staying in Bradenton Beach, and this place was in a great location, right across from the beach. The view of the sound from our living room was fantastic. The pool was very nice and well kept, a little cold though. The unit was clean however some improvements would make it much better, such as a new patio door in the living room, a toaster. The floors also need to be cleaned, and some of the wall plugs would not work with my I phone charger. The guest bedroom mattress and/or springs need to be replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you for the feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation, great location

Bay views were spectacular, especially from the bedroom. Can't beat waking up to that everyday for a week. Management was friendly and helpful. We intend to return next year.
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, uplifting, & clean!

Wow, what a fantastic stay! Checking in was very easy, the office was kind to answer any questions and give recommendations. The condo was very clean and brought out the beachy atmosphere. My kids loved the pool and we were right across from the beach. The best part was waking up and looking out across the bay from your room. We can't wait to go back.
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and comfortable

Super comfortable. I'm happy my family decided to get a bayfront unit, because the views are outstanding. Really nice bedding and TVs in bedrooms made a comfortable stay for me and my family. Management was friendly and helpful too.
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
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