Barefoot by the Bay at Bayside Bungalow by AMI Locals VR18-000088
Welcome to Barefoot by the Bay, a luxury ground-level villa offering one bedroom, two bathrooms, and a cozy den in a picturesque bayside setting! Located just across the street from beautiful Bay and within walking distance of the beach, restaurants and boutique shops, this charming villa combines laid-back coastal style with modern convenience. Relax by the shared pool, enjoy outdoor gatherings, or explore Anna Maria Island’s scenic waterfront all within easy reach!
Highlights • Across the street from the bay • 1 Bedroom / 2 Bath • 1 King, 1 Queen sleeper sofa, 1 Twin daybed with trundle • 12-minute walk to Anna Maria beaches • Shared heated pool and cabana • BBQ Grill • Dog friendly • 1 Parking Space • 2 Shared Stackable Washer and Dryer Sets Available On-Site • One block to Pine Avenue’s restaurants and shops
Discover your perfect tropical escape at this Anna Maria Island vacation villa, where a stunning backyard oasis awaits! Relax outdoors by the large, shared pool, surrounded by ample seating for sun-soaked days under the Florida sun. Dine under the shaded cabana with outdoor tables or fire up the BBQ grill for a delightful family meal. Just a short block from Pine Avenue, explore charming boutique shops, waterfront restaurants, and local attractions. This villa offers the ideal blend of blissful relaxation and island adventure for an unforgettable Florida getaway.
Step inside your tropical retreat and be charmed by the delightful beach decor and thoughtful details. The inviting living area features two comfortable seating zones, one ideal for conversations or reading and the other with a large flat-screen TV and cozy sofa for relaxing or movie nights. The fully equipped kitchen offers plenty of counter space, modern appliances, and a breakfast bar or dining table for enjoying island-inspired meals.
The primary bedroom on the villa’s main level is a restful sanctuary with a king-sized bed, a TV, and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The den features a twin daybed with a twin trundle, providing additional sleeping options. The living room sofa converts into a queen sleeper sofa, accommodating extra guests. An additional bathroom with a shower/tub combo is conveniently located for use by all guests.
Room Details • Primary Bedroom: King bed, ensuite with walk-in shower • Den: Twin daybed, twin trundle • Living Area: Queen sleeper sofa
The lush landscaping, proximity to the bay, and Anna Maria beaches, shops, and water activities, makes this the perfect spot for laid-back coastal living. If traveling with a larger group, there are additional units available at Bayside Bungalow, offering privacy and space for everyone.
Book Barefoot by the Bay today and start your unforgettable Anna Maria Island vacation! Whether relaxing poolside, exploring local dining and shopping, or enjoying scenic bay views, this villa offers relaxation, fun, and comfort in the heart of Anna Maria. Reserve your dates now and make lifelong memories of this coastal paradise!
- 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.
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Anna Maria
Located in Anna Maria, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anna Maria Beach and Bradenton Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Bradenton Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Bean Point Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 9 min drive
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Beautiful Bungalow with Pool and Bay Views! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Bungalow with Pool and Bay Views!?
As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Bungalow with Pool and Bay Views! on Aug 24, 2026 start from $619, 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 Beautiful Bungalow with Pool and Bay Views! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Bungalow with Pool and Bay Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Bungalow with Pool and Bay Views!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Bungalow with Pool and Bay Views! located?
Situated by the sea, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Bay Boulevard Beach and Bradenton Beach. Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location,great property,spacious,clean everything brand new in the property,beach across the street,my family love it!
Michel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from Beautiful Bungalow with Pool and Bay Views! - Barefoot by the Bay at Bayside Bun on Sep 2, 2025
That’s wonderful to hear, Yanet! Glad your family loved the home and the easy beach access. Thanks for staying with AMI Locals, we’d love to welcome you back!
Hi, Sofi, thank you for the great feedback. We’re so glad you found Barefoot by the Bay at Bayside Bungalow super comfortable and tidy. Our AMI Locals team loved hosting you and would be happy to welcome you back anytime for another relaxed island stay!!
Loved everything about it except the price and lack of a view.
Evan Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2026
Thank you for staying at Barefoot by the Bay at Bayside Bungalow by AMI Locals, Evan! We’re so glad to hear you loved the space overall! This home is all about that easy, walkable island lifestyle, though it doesn’t offer direct water views that is something we try to reflect in the listing so guests can choose what best fits their vacation style. Regarding pricing, rates can vary based on demand, season, and availability across the island. Booking during high-demand times can impact that, but we always aim to provide a great overall experience and value for the location and amenities. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to host you again for another laid-back island stay!
Traveled from Tampa for a quick beach getaway. Beautiful island, nice, clean rental. Great location!
Denice D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2021
Denice, Thank you for your past stay with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the island as much as we do. We hope you have the chance to visit us again.
So spacious and perfect for our stay. Close to shops and restaurants and lived that we could walk across street and swim in the bay! Beautiful place and location
Diana P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 13, 2024
Diane, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our property to be spacious and perfect for your stay. It's great to know that the proximity to shops, restaurants, and the bay added to your experience. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful place and location, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another fantastic stay in the future! If you have any further comments or questions, please feel free to let us know.
Great property, located next to great shops and restaurants and the water. Everything within walking distance. We were looking for a relaxing, peaceful weekend at AMI and the place was the perfect fit for us!
Neal M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2024
Neal, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you found the property to be a perfect fit for your relaxing and peaceful weekend getaway at AMI. It's fantastic to know that the location near shops, restaurants, and the water made your stay even more enjoyable, and that everything was within walking distance. We appreciate your kind words and are delighted that we could contribute to a memorable experience for you. If you ever return to AMI for another getaway, we would be honored to host you again!
Great place to stay when on the Island. Pool was nice and the unit was clean and updated. It can get a little noisy if there's someone staying in the unit above you, especially if there are kids running around. Overall very good experience and would stay again.
Chad W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2021
Chad, thank you for choosing to stay in our island getaway! The pool is the perfect place after a day on the tranquil beach. We strive to provide the utmost care for our guests and we hope we have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Perfect location, more spacious than we anticipated
Location was great, right off Pine and very near great restaurants, ice cream, shops, pier and small Bay beach. Direct shot down to the bigger beach and easy to find street parking. Very clean, great space, unique layout but kids had no problem sleeping on the trendle and sleeper couch.
Excellent little place. Only negative was some noise from upstairs and if you want to sleep in they start blowing outside your windows around 8:50am. Great space very comfortable. We loved it!
Leah W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2022
Leah, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the location. We hope to host you again sometime in the future!
Beautiful one bedroom with large living area right across the street from the bay! What a wonderful first time to Anna Maria Island! we will be back many times in the future!
Jenni H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2024
Jenni, we're thrilled to hear that your first time on Anna Maria Island was so wonderful! Being right across the street from the bay must have offered some stunning views. We're delighted that you enjoyed the large living area and had such a fantastic experience overall. We can't wait to welcome you back many times in the future for more memorable stays on the island!
Laundry was free
Owners were very nice
Super clean and incredibly close to everything!!!
All restaurants close at 9, go at 6 bc wait times are LONG
Pool was not busy, ever but very clean
Bed could be updated due to creaking as soon as you lay down
Bathrooms were clean
Very safe
Everyone around was nice
Beach chairs stored in laundry room was so convenient and thoughtful
Jessica M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2022
Jessica, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again soon!
Location perfect. Peaceful neighbor hood. Place spacious and close to beach. Heated pool is a perk. Upstairs tenants loud with any walking. Would be a problem if u spent all of your time in unit- we did not. Booked again for April.
We really enjoyed our visit. Property was close to the beach, spacious and clean. We used the kitchen multiple times for breakfast lunch and dinner. We walk to ice cream every night and the shops on Pine Avenue. Even with the shared pool we pretty much had it to ourselves the entire time. Only drawback to the property would be the sound of people walking upstairs and early morning deliveries across the street for the restaurant. We will definitely stay here again and we’re very happy with AMI locals
Carey S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 19, 2021
Hi Carey, thank you so much for your lovely review. We are very happy that you had a great time. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Great layout and fantastic location. The parking is also convenient. We had a wonderful stay and the management company was very easy to communicate with. The only issues that may be helpful for future guests were that footsteps and general noise from the guests in the second floor rental can be heard in this unit. We also found the king size bed in this unit quite noisy and not very comfortable. Fortunately, the positives outweigh the two negatives so we would definitely stay here again
Cassidy T.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 3, 2021
Thank you so much for staying with us Cassidy! Your comfort and enjoyment is our priority. We will absolutely check on ths small issue you mentioned. It is wonderful to hear that you had a great stay with us and we hope that you will allow us to host you on your next adventure to the islands.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jason S.
Jan 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Great location…underwhelming property.
Great location right next to the Waterfront restaurant and Anna Maria pier. Property claims to sleep 6, but it’s only one bedroom with two bathrooms. Overall, clean property, but parts are in disrepair (e.g bathroom sink drain, rusted shower curtain rings, taped bathroom window covered by paper. Place also smells “musty”.
@$500/night I’d expect better.
Jason S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 27, 2023
Jason, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed the home and convenient location. Regarding the sleeping arrangements, this home has a twin daybed with a twin trundle and queen sleeper sofa, which accommodates extra guests. We also appreciate your recommendations and will be sure to pass everything on to our team and owners. We hope to host you again sometime in the future!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Jul 31, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not worth the price
This property is located directly across from a restaurant so it was very noisy. It also is on the bottom floor of a two story building so you hear every step above you. For the price we paid, we were very disappointed to see mold on the vents in the bathroom and rust on the shower curtain hooks. Also very disappointed in the low quality, noisy mattress in the master bedroom. Book elsewhere!
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2022
We are very sorry to hear that your stay was anything less than 5-stars. Our team tries to be as transparent as possible, showing and mentioning the restaurant across the street. We do know this location is not for everyone, so please feel free to ask our Reservations Team for a location that would fit your needs. Please also never hesitate to reach out to our Guest Services team, who would have been happy to take care of the issues in the bathroom. We hope to make your next stay even better.
We enjoyed our stay very much! The location was close to several restaurants and shops. If you want to go to the beach you can walk across the street or you can walk a little farther to the other side of the island. The unit had everything we needed including a great pool.
From check in to check out, everything was smooth and clean. The best part about it was the location, I couldn’t t have asked for a better time spent for my sisters birthday. The condo had everything we needed along with a booklet of answers to any questions. It’s such a beautiful place and extremely well kept. If you are sensitive to noise keep in mind it does travel easily from upstairs. We personally don’t care and had a great time anyway. They also have an alarm feature which was great but kind of annoying to have to remember to press it so it wouldn’t sound whenever entering or leaving the apartment, but that was such a minor thing. We will most definitely return (:
Maya, thank you for choosing your beach getaway at our Barefoot property. We are happy to hear you had a great, overall experience. The island is waiting for your return.
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