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Blue Bayou: Dog Friendly Home - 5 Houses to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

King Bedroom, TV, Ensuite

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom, TV

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

King Bathroom, Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Bayou: Dog Friendly Home - 5 Houses to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Blue Bayou by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
201 76th St. West Unit A, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

What You'll Love About This Home:
201 76th St. West Unit A, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
What You'll Love About This Home:
Location! 5 Houses to the Beach!
2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
1 King, 2 Twins
Outdoor Shower
Gas Grill
Outdoor Dining for 4
Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer
Complimentary WIFI
Dog Friendly - with pet fee - see info below
Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach Wagon
Parking for 2 Cars

Details:
Blue Bayou is located five houses from the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico! With a full kitchen, dining area and living room, island living has never been easier.

The master bedroom features a king bed and ensuite bathroom. The guest room includes two twin beds. Both bedrooms includes crisp linens with plush towels in the bathrooms from our professional linen service. Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a washer and dryer.

The decked backyard hosts a patio dining set for four for guests to enjoy a meal from the grill. An outdoor shower is available to rinse the sand from yourself and your swimsuits.

Blue Bayou is a dog friendly home! If you have added a pet to your reservation under the number of pets, the fee of $150 per dog plus tax has been added to your reservation total. Please note, there is a 1 dog limit. Max weight - 25 lbs.

Blue Bayou is easy walking distance to the free island trolley, which travels the entire length of the 7 miles of the island. Hop on and off at your leisure and explore shopping, dining and the beaches. The perfect location for your next beach vacation!

Bedroom 1 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV
Bedroom 2 - Two Twin Beds, TV

Please note:
Amenities are subject to change.
Driveway parking is available for a maximum of 2 cars. Parking for additional vehicles is not available.
This home is part of a duplex, but you'll have your own private entrance, driveway, and yard. The only thing you might share with the neighboring unit is a wall—everything else is completely separate for your comfort and privacy.

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. The minimum requirement for this home is no less than seven nights. The maximum occupancy is four.

VRC16-00398

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions.

** Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details.

VRBO BOOKINGS

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.

Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance.

The instructions for making your final payment will be included in your final payment reminder.

Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.

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Your payment is due in full at the time of booking and the final balance information above does not apply to your reservation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Island Players - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Bayou: Dog Friendly Home - 5 Houses to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Bayou: Dog Friendly Home - 5 Houses to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Bayou: Dog Friendly Home - 5 Houses to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals on Jul 4, 2026 start from $291, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Bayou: Dog Friendly Home - 5 Houses to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Bayou: Dog Friendly Home - 5 Houses to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Bayou: Dog Friendly Home - 5 Houses to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Players and Island Gallery West are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just perfect, we will stay here again for sure!!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurie j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great!
Stayed 35 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and were so glad to have everything we needed . We definitely plan to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Kitchen was appointed super well and made cooking as easy as home. We called with one request and the matter was handled quickly and easily. The place was very comfortable and spacious. Very easy walk to beach. Highly recommend if you’re looking for an easy stay
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Awesome Place

Great property. Very clean with a great location near the beach and restaurants and shuttle stop.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luciano M.

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

we had an excellent trip and stay.

we loved our trip, the house was perfectly clean and we found everything we need. Thank you very much, we spent an excellent time on Anna Maria island. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty l.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

It was a great place to stay for us! Our friends were staying at Coconuts resort so we could walk over 2 blocks to meet them!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte K.

5 Stars

We had a wonderful time in this cozy cottage and we'll come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave and Lori W.

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

Get Away for 4

Excellent location. Beaches and shuttle bus are all within a 2 block walk.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

george o.

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

8 days on anna maria

Lovely unit, great location
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meri T.

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

Blue Bayou

Loved loved the unit and AMI!! The water, beach and sunset were awesome. Every restaurant we went to had great food and the Creamery ice cream shop was the best!! I will be back!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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

Great Week

Wife, dog, and I enjoyed a great week in Anna Maria Island. The house was very clean and had everything we needed including beach chairs which we rinsed off after using. Great location only a block to the beach. We enjoyed the great restaurants on the island including Harry’s, Slims, and of course Skinny’s for a great burger. We look forward to returning in the fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karl K.

Comfortable & Convenient Duplex

We enjoyed staying in the New Heron....comfortable and convenient to the beach (5 minutes), to good dining and to shopping. We were able to walk to many of the places we wanted to go. Great. Also having beach chairs in garage was an added extra. The only issue we encountered was the toilet overflowed underneath and a new wax ring had to be installed. And perhaps the biggest surprise was that the New Heron is a duplex....The patio out back was nice but not as private as we would have liked with sound of neighbors adjacent to us being quite apparent. All in all, an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Steven H.

3 Stars

We had a wonderful stay. The house was very clean and comfortable. The shower in the Master Bedroom was great as well. We only had two “hiccups.” One was that our refrigerator took forever (over 24 hours) to cool to regular temperature. We did call about it and they did send someone out and everyone was friendly but we found it quite odd that the fridge takes so long to cool to what we would consider a normal temperature. We had to eat ice cream rather quickly. Our second “hiccup” was that the beach umbrella and beach chairs were in really bad shape. We made them work, but we would have expected beach equipment that would be in better shape from such a reputable rental company. Especially since everything except the fridge and the beach equipment was so nice. All that to say - we would definitely consider staying here again. Super clean, comfortable and great location and met all of our needs for the four of us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Roberto C.

Amazing stay

We had a great time at blue bayou. The house was comfortable for our family. It was clean and everything was working. We had a few minor details at the house that needed to be fixed (a curtain, the wardrobe´s door) and as we communicated the need, they came to fix it. We had to evacuate the island due to hurricane Ian, so we left one week in advance. We would have appreciatted more fluid communication with us about the county information on managing the hurricane as we only got an email from Anna Maria Life Vacation Rental. We would have appreciatted very much communication to our celular phones.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sonsee G.

Blue bayou

Missing window coverings, master is hotter compared to other areas of the house, house was DIRTY, no storage areas. Spend roughly $200.00 of our own money to accommodate to our likings to make it comfortable for our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Perfect Getaway!

Perfect location for a relaxing getaway! The house is located a block from the beach and the walk is extremely manageable - beautiful & quiet. We had two children, ages 2 & 5, and they loved the stay as equally as we did. The property has both a front and back sitting area, which was the perfect spot to relax after a long day on the beach. The outdoor shower came in handy to rinse off all the beach toys before packing them away for the trip home. I highly recommend this property - we will most definitely book in the future! :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris M.

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

Great Location

The property is in a fantastic location. You are a 1 minute walk to the beach, but off of the main road running through the island. My only complaints are that there were no beach chairs at the property, and the older windows allowed quite a bit of noise in when vehicles passed by.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Loved everything about our stay!

We enjoyed every minute of our stay at Island Getaway. It’s a beautiful house in a wonderful Holmes Beach location very close to the beach. Great care has been taken to make this house ideal for guests. The decor is delightful and so well done. We didn’t want for anything. Our only suggestion would be to replace the two silver saucepans which are hard to cook with and clean since they are very stained and not non-stick. Loved the turtle motif! Loved the kitchen! Loved the pool and outside cabana! Loved the large bathrooms and bedrooms! We would be delighted to stay here again in the future and we thank the owners for allowing us to relax in their fabulous Island Getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Enrique M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

We were satisfied overall

The apartment has a good size for a family of 4, it was pretty much what we needed. Good location. However I think there could be more kitchen utensils as well as a rice maker, sandwich press, etc. The bathroom sink needs repair, for the water to drain you have to hold up the bottom piece. But other than that we enjoyed very much the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Great spot

Very clean and location was great. Just needs a washer & dryer for longer stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lourdes C P.

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

just ok for what we paid for.

Air was not working, the kitchen drawers fell when opened, and the kitchen door to the patio was full of wholes where we had to close with towel paper until the handyman came the next day and put tape around it so that the mosquitoes would not come in. The large tree by the garage was letting go of these flowers that would get stuck to our cars and our shoes and got in the floor of the house and we had to continuously clean it. We had family in the next block and we wanted to be close to them. This is why we stayed there. .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrence M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

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