Dream Luxury Vacation Home with a Guest House, Private Pool, and Bay Views!
Blue Bay by Anna Maria Island Accommodations VPR16-000138
Experience the ultimate coastal retreat at Blue Bay, a luxurious and expansive vacation estate offering eight bedrooms and six bathrooms! Located just across the street from the pristine Tampa Bay, this home embodies beachside elegance with breathtaking water views, a private pool, and a sprawling backyard. Take a short stroll and explore Pine Avenue’s local shops, top rated restaurants, and island attractions. Blue Bay combines comfort, luxury, and seamless bay and beach access for the ultimate island escape!
Highlights • Across the street from Bay Beaches • 13-minute walk to Gulf beaches • 8 Bedroom / 6 Bath • 7 King beds, 1 Full-over-full Bunk with trundle • Private pool and spa • Outdoor dining and BBQ grill • Ping pong table • 2-minute walk to Pine Avenue’s shops, boutiques, restaurants, and water activities • Pet Friendly • Washer and dryer • 4 Parking Spaces
The lush backyard is a true haven for families and groups, featuring a sparkling heated swimming pool complete with an in-pool tiki table, a soothing spa, and plenty of lounge chairs. Whether you're planning a lively family BBQ feast, playing a game of ping pong, or enjoying panoramic views from several balconies, this backyard oasis provides everything you need to make lasting memories together!
Inside the main residence, you'll find a spacious, elegant living area perfect for gatherings. The chic, comfortable seating invites relaxation for movie nights or casual chats. The formal dining table offers plenty of space for family dinners, while the fully equipped kitchen, with deluxe appliances and a large island with additional bar seating, an area where everyone can come together.
The main home boasts a spacious primary suite on the third floor, featuring a plush king bed, private balcony with stunning bay views, and an ensuite with a walk-in shower, double vanity, and soaking tub, an ideal sanctuary. This home is perfect for accommodating large groups with three additional king bedrooms, each with their own en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers. A fun bunk room consists of a full-over-full bunk with a trundle, a cozy area for kids or extra guests.
Across the backyard, the guest house adds flexibility, featuring two king bedrooms that share an ensuite, Jack-and-Jill style, bathroom with a walk-in shower, modern, coastal decor, TVs for entertainment, and generous storage.
Main House, Room Details • Primary Bedroom (3rd floor): King bed, ensuite with walk-in shower • Second Bedroom (3rd floor): King bed, Shared hallway full bath • Third Bedroom (3rd floor): King bed, shared hallway full bath • Fourth Bedroom (3rd floor): King bed, ensuite with walk-in shower • Fifth Bedroom (2nd floor): King bed, ensuite with walk-in shower • Sixth Bedroom (2nd floor) Full-over-full bunk and twin trundle
Guest House, Room Details • Seventh Bedroom: King bed, Jack-and-Jill style bathroom • Eighth Bedroom: King bed, Jack-and-Jill style bathroom
Book Blue Bay today and enjoy a luxurious, Bayfront escape perfect for large groups or family reunions. With stunning water views, outdoor paradise amenities, and easy access to beaches, shops, and waterfront dining, this estate offers everything you need for an unforgettable Anna Maria Island vacation! Reserve now and create lifelong memories in this premier coastal retreat!
- This home is managed by Anna Maria Island Accommodations, an Anna Maria Island property management company.
4 cars 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.
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.
With host approval before check-in, this property accepts dogs only (No cats or other animals are allowed). An additional pet fee will apply. See our Anna Maria Island Accommodations Rental Policies for full details.
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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This property is managed by a professional host. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Anna Maria
Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria 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 horse riding 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, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 48 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
Is Dream Luxury Vacation Home with a Guest House, Private Pool, and Bay Views! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dream Luxury Vacation Home with a Guest House, Private Pool, and Bay Views!?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dream Luxury Vacation Home with a Guest House, Private Pool, and Bay Views! on 25 May 2026 start from £1,112, 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 at Dream Luxury Vacation Home with a Guest House, Private Pool, and Bay Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dream Luxury Vacation Home with a Guest House, Private Pool, and Bay Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dream Luxury Vacation Home with a Guest House, Private Pool, and Bay Views!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dream Luxury Vacation Home with a Guest House, Private Pool, and Bay Views! located?
Situated in Anna Maria, this beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay Boulevard Beach and Bradenton Beach. Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful stay and will definitely stay again! No complaints, the house was large, clean and in a great location.
Miranda M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your positive review, Miranda! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay and that our house exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
This is a great family vacation home for large families. Oceanfront water views. Awesome
frank h.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Frank, thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful family vacation at our oceanfront property. The stunning water views truly make for a magical experience, and we're delighted that you found the home to be perfect for large families. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you and your family back for another fantastic stay in the future!
Our family really enjoyed our first time on Anna Maria Island and this property fit the bill for all our needs. From the guest house, to the pool, to the large kitchen and great room space, we couldn't have asked for more.
Jonathan T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2021
Jonathan, thank you for your families past stay with us. We love hearing how happy our guests are on the island and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again!
This property was fantastic, great location on the Island , perfect rental for a big family. Great house and pool area. Easy walk to many restaurants, shops and the Piers.
Lisa S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2022
Thank you for allowing us to host you, Lisa. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location and pool. We hope to host you again sometime soon!
Our 3 sons and their families joined us to help celebrate our 50th anniversary. Everyone had a wonderful time.
The house was great. Just perfect for our families.
Linda W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2023
Linda, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your anniversary getaway. We hope to host you again sometime in the future!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deanna G.
15 Feb 2019
Beautiful place great location!
Great place for a family reunion! We called this our family convergence with family coming to Florida from Vancouver, Ohio, and Connecticut. The place is updated and beautiful! The back yard with the pool and ping pong table were a hit. Kitchen and family room area was spacious for all 14 adults and 3 kids. Would definitely stay here again!
Deanna G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Hi Deanna,
Thank you so much for being wonderful guests! Looking forward to your future stays!
Thanks,
Andrea
This property is great for a relaxing getaway from 2020 lol the pool area is ideal and the house and mother in law suite are perfect for a large party of people.
Great view if the skyway bridge and bay as well.
We will be back!
Lucas P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2021
Lucas, thanks for choosing us as your getaway! We loved being your home away from home while here and that you got to enjoy the endless views. We welcome you back anytime.
We had a wonderful week. Management fixed the missing garage door while we were there. The hot tub did not work, we did call to let management know, when leaving spoke with pool person to let him know as well. Our group wanted to support the local community after the hurricane and continue with our trip to AMI.
The house was nice and worked great for the people we had. Loved the pool and location was great. The small shops, the general store and the ice cream close by was awesome. The restaurant on the corner of next block was great and made it easy to get to without driving. Beach across street was pretty small but worked ok for kids. Overall this worked great for us
Mary H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Mary. We are glad you enjoyed the home, pool, and convenient location. You were terrific guests, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
We loved this property. Individual family members had their own space but there was adequate room when we all gathered together. The pool and hot tub were well maintained and very private. The teenagers in our group used it non stop. Would definitely consider renting this property again if we return to Anna Maria.
AL S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2023
Al, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad you and your family enjoyed the home, pool, and hot tub. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again!
We have just returned from a one week stay at Blue Bay and it was wonderful. There were 2 families staying here and we had lots of space. We were concerned about how much sun/shade there would be around pool but this was not an issue at all. It does need a little bit of TLC but a coat of paint is all that it really needs and did not spoil this fabulous property. The location was perfect and we enjoyedthe sunrise in the mornings and storms over Tampa bay in the afternoon/evenings. Trolley Bus connected us to any part of the island but was only a short 15 minute walk to Bean Point. Would definitely recommend this place.
Paula B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2024
Thank you for your review! We're so happy to hear you and your families had a wonderful stay at Blue Bay. It sounds like the location and space were perfect for your needs, and the sunrise and views over Tampa Bay must have been amazing! We appreciate your feedback regarding the TLC, and we're glad it didn't impact your overall experience. Thanks for recommending this property, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Great stay. Interestingly enough there were no bathrooms near the pool. We tracked through the house to the main floor. Also, why is Living Room furniture fabric and outdated? Would stay again, but for the price one would expect higher quality rooms.
Charles M.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2021
Charles, thank you for your past stay with us and appreciate your feedback. Your suggestions on furniture has been passed to our team. We hope we have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Greg R.
12 Oct 2022
Liked: Check-in
Hurricane
Had to evacuate
Greg R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2022
Greg, we are sorry to hear you had to evacuate due to the hurricane. We hope to host you again sometime soon.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
18 Apr 2019
The Perfect Vacation House
Where do I even start? This is not just a house, this is a HOME! The location could not be better - watched the sun rise from the front porch and the sunset from the back. It's a very short walk into town, which is full of adorable shops and tons of restaurants. Everything about this home made me smile. It's clean, very clean, and is beautifully appointed. Management is a dream to work with and we truly felt welcomed here. I think we've found our permanent home-away-from-home and I cannot wait to return.
Jennifer H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Hi Jennifer!
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! You were a pleasure to host and I look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Thanks,
Andrea
Bad experience
We got there and there was no air conditioner and no body care to fix it
We had to leave early
Giselle B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2023
Please allow us to apologize for the issues during your stay, Giselle. We are sorry to hear this was your experience and have passed this on to our team to improve going forward. At this time, the A/C issue is resolved and fully operational again. We hope you will return for a future stay, allowing us to improve your overall experience with a stay that meets our true standards.
The kitchen doesn't have many tools, most of the pans are small. the guest house has a very strong smell, like houses that are closed for a long time. There is no bathroom in the pool area and the beach in front of the house is not good. If you want to go to the beach you have to go by car
Vanessa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
Thank you for allowing us to host you, Vanessa. We appreciate your feedback and have passed everything on to our team to address. You were terrific guests, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lori S.
4 Jun 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and Ran Down
The pictures of the property are older. The furnishings are beat up and old. The beds are rock hard and the sheets were ROUGH!! When we arrived, the property had been checked by someone who signed off and left a note that everything was perfect, but the pool was FILTHY and the floors in the house were gritty with sand. The AC was not functioning at all. The baseboards and trim have a years worth or more of dust on them. When we went to go to bed the first night, two rooms had visibly dirty sheets on them - one was full of sand and another had a brown crunchy stain. Disgusting situation. The property management company did get the AC “fixed” before we went to bed the first night, but it would not cool below 79-71 degrees and the humidity stayed very high in the house. They sent someone the next day to change all the sheets. They were responsive to our requests, but for what we paid these items should never had been an issue. The house was not stocked very well with any supplies-one dish towel and one dish cloth for the kitchen. No pot holders. Not enough silverware for one day of meals. The front door handle was in bad shape and took work to get it to latch and lock every time it was opened. Several of the kitchen cabinets were broken and drawers in the freezer were broken. The TVs in several rooms did not work. Many light bulbs in the house were burnt out and the lights would flicker throughout the house. The main TV in the living room had cable, but it kept cutting out.
Lori S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Lori. Please allow us to apologize for the issues during your stay, as we understand your frustration and regret this took place. At this time, our team has made the necessary updates and restored everything to working order. We hope you will return in the future, allowing us to improve your experience overall.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Russell R.
18 Feb 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
The noisiest vacation I ever had
The noisiest vacation I ever had, AMI rentals should have told me that there was construction going on right next-door to me right across the street for me and right down the street for me, property was very beautiful but you couldn’t even sit in the Jacuzzi or the pool without the loud sound of saws augers running buckets on machinery banging all the way until 615 at night. So I spent 4000+ dollars on a beautiful home that I couldn’t even enjoy because of all the construction going on next-door to me and across the street from me and down the street from me. I feel that AMI Reynolds should have mentioned that in their ad . Do yourself a favor save your money go somewhere else, instead of that island.
Russell R.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Russell. Please allow us to apologize for the nearby construction inconvenience, as we regret this took place. At this time, the construction is no longer present. We hope you will return for a future vacation, allowing us to improve your stay overall.
It was the perfect place to safely celebrate my birthday during Covid.
The house was spacious, cleaned, the appliance were clean and working. Plenty of towels were provided. The kitchen had all the tools needed. The only thing was the grill by the pool. It was not cleaned and regardless of us trying to clean it, it needed deep cleaning, the flame was dim. It took four hours to get our wings cooked.
Elena F.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Elena, thank you for choosing to spend your birthday at Blue Bay. We love hearing from our guests and knowing they had an incredible island stay. We apologize for the grill not being up to par, but appreciate your feedback so that we can fix it. We look forward to your next adventure to the islands.
The overall house was good as far as location, fitting the need of our group, and overall cleanliness. It was perfect for our group of friends with kids of all ages! The problems that we had were more about the management company just not really being ready for the next group. We had several issues that were common throughout reviews, I had even called prior to our stay and voiced concerns over the recent reviews. I was assured that the problems had been resolved. The management was very quick to fix all the problems, but it seems that there is a lot of temporary fixes jus to get through in the moment. Some of the larger problems we had were our pool was not clean and needed some work, the hottub wouldn't heat properly, even after someone came to work on it, the washer had a horrible smell(they did come and fully replace the washer). Little things that if the management company had a list of things to check in between guest could have been caught and would have never been issues for us, like pool remote missing(which controls the whole system), several TVs unplugged and cords removed/unplugged, internet did not work because they had the wrong info listed in the check in book, TVs in the guest house wouldn't work at all because they had an additional internet problem. All of these things occurred and were fixed with in the first 3 days of our trip, so we were able to enjoy the rest of the week.
Whitney W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Whitney. We appreciate your feedback regarding your stay and improvements and are pleased to report our team has resolved the issues mentioned and continues to monitor these for future stays. We are glad you were able to enjoy the rest of your vacation and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
16 Aug 2020
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Not clean! Needs updating,repairs.
This property needs major work. We tried to move to another property but all the houses that would accommodate our party was sold out for the week. The only positive I have for this house is the location. The property managers are also great, they tried to help us as much as they could.
Problems:
The property was EXTREMELY dirty, we needed a second cleaning crew to come in and clean the house and that wasn’t enough. We had to clean the house ourselves.
All the furniture is dirty and stained.
No room has locking doors.
The room with bunks has a humid smell, dull light, no fan.
The beds are very hard and uncomfortable.
Linens were dusty and disgusting.
The jacuzzi needed to be refilled everyday, might have a leak.
Towels were stained and dirty.
The AC does not seem to work very well, it was extremely hot and humid, We had to go out and buy Standing fans to put In each room!!!!!
The main water drain broke and we had no water for most of the day. I have pictures and messages for everything listed. Property managers helped by sending a repair man to try and fix AC, and they did send a second cleaning crew.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Yesenia. Please allow us to apologize for the cleanliness and repair issues present upon arrival. We take this matter seriously and can report that our team has addressed all concerns and made note of this moving forward. You were excellent guests, and we hope you will return for a future stay, allowing us to improve your experience overall.
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