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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor - WiFi, Dog-Friendly
AMI Beach + Bay Home with Fishing Pier + Heated Pool on Sarasota Bay - "Dock of the Bay" / Entire 1st floor of Duplex called "On the Water"
• Unbelievable views of water + birds + wildlife + night lights!
• Relax with fish jumping and birds flying along 1 of only 34 coveted docks-piers south of Cortez Bridge!
• Fish off our dock and rod holders!
• Heated pool with spa jets-benches only 10 feet from Bay!
• Walk 2 blocks to Bridge Street-Key West-style restaurants,bars
• Live Music heard on dock + WiFi!
Sleeping arrangements:
• King bedroom with closet, lights, ceiling fan, and door to parking lot.
• Queen bedroom 1 with fabulous Sarasota Bay + dock views, pool + bay walk-out sliding glass doors, closet, lights, ceiling fan, and next door to primary bathroom.
• Queen bedroom 2 with new en suite bathroom with new vanity and new shower and toilet, closet, dresser, light, and ceiling fan.
Our original AMI home is much easier to navigate than new-build 3-story homes on Anna Maria Island because our first floor is on the ground level and the second floor is one easy set of stairs. Other rebuilt homes on the island usually require climbing multiple flights of stairs up or taking small elevators. • Cornhole bean bag toss game + board games.
• Renovated kitchen.
• Dish Network satellite TV with DVR for recording shows while at the beach or Bridge Street.
• High-speed Wireless internet for webcasts.
• First floor of duplex is also available for family reunions or friends reunions, wedding, private party, and for complete privacy with salt water pool + dock.
Florida's best-kept secret, Anna Maria Island (AMI), features beautiful white sugar sand beaches, older Florida charm, award-winning restaurants, and shopping all within easy walking distance or a ride aboard the free "Anna Maria Island Trolley". One of the few places in the world where the sunset is regularly applauded, this tiny slice of paradise stretches for 7 miles into the Gulf. Just across the Cortez bridge on the south side of the island, is the old school Florida fishing village of Cortez, where restaurants have excellent seafood and some have live music.
Entire 2nd=top floor of home with Beach Cart + Chairs + shared Pool + Dock + 4 Kayaks + 4 Paddleboards
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• Special views that you have to experience to appreciate fully!
• Sit back and relax with the fish jumping and birds flying along 1 of only 34 coveted docks-piers south of Cortez Bridge toward Longboat Pass!
• Fish directly off our pier-dock including fishing rod holders!
• New heated pool with spa jets + benches with views only 10 feet from Sarasota Bay!
• Walk 2 blocks to Bridge Street Key West-style restaurants, bars, and shops (downtown Bradenton Beach), Bridge Street Pier, + listen to the Clock Tower bells ringing on each hour.
• 140 steps to Cortez Beach on the shortest AMI block from the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay.
• All new sliding glass doors + deck panels + deck flooring + inside flooring + new 2nd bathroom + windows + aqua-marine siding costing $75,000 through whole home.
• Watch the amazing animal life swim + fly + sit from inside or outside your home including Dolphins, Manatees, Rays, Brown Pelicans, Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Osprey (Sea hawks), White Ibis, and Wood Ducks paddling either in the backyard or on the pier pilings or next to the sea wall or in Sarasota Bay.
• Walk our 2 Paddleboards + 2 Kayaks down concrete stairs directly from the seawall into Sarasota Bay 15 feet behind home or from Jet Ski dock + paddle to Bridge Street Pier, historic Cortez fishing village, Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass, Jewfish-Goliath Key, or wherever else you like around AMI!
• Watch the mainland thunderstorms + lightning + even NASA rocket launches at Cape Canaveral on clear days or nights over the inter-coastal Sarasota Bay and see sheets of rainwater coming toward the home.
• Water views everywhere with 18 new windows + sliding glass doors all around the home.
• Enjoy the night lights of Bridge Street Pier, Cortez Bridge, downtown Sarasota, and the anchored boats in Sarasota Bay.
• Listen to Live Music while on the Dock+Deck+Backyard from the wonderful performers at Bridgetender Tiki Bar!
• Jet Ski (rent or bring your own) to ride it directly up onto our 2 Jet Ski docks.
• Beach Jetty access into the Gulf of Mexico for views and fishing off Cortez Beach off 6th Street.
• Coquina Beach is only 6 blocks to the south + connected to Cortez Beach!
• Coquina Baywalk + Coquina Boat ramp on Leffis Key only 12 blocks to the south.
• Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass only 15 blocks to the south or a boat+jet ski+kayak+paddleboard ride away.
This is only 1 of 15 beach homes on Anna Maria Island that are family stays at, which should tell you a ton!
• Special views of water + birds + wildlife + lights at night that you have to experience to appreciate fully!
• Sit back and relax with the fish jumping and birds flying along 1 of only 34 coveted docks+piers south of Cortez Bridge toward Longboat Pass!
• Fish directly off our pier+dock including fishing rod holders!
• Soak in our new heated pool with spa jets + benches with views only 10 feet from Sarasota Bay!
• Walk 2 blocks to Bridge Street Key West-style restaurants, bars, and shops (downtown Bradenton Beach), Bridge Street Pier, + listen to the Clock Tower bells ringing on each hour.
• 140 steps to Cortez Beach on the shortest AMI block from the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay.
• AMI properties with beach or gulf views go pitch-black at sunset all night until sunrise because there is zero context to view on the pitch-black Gulf of Mexico. Our home on Sarasota Bay has a fabulous ambiance of soft lights of the Cortez Bridge, Cortez fishing village, and Bradenton and Sarasota in the distance, which is fabulous in the evening! Being on Sarasota Bay is the best ever and is exactly why our family vacations at this home instead of our Beach-view + Gulf-view homes!!
• Our property also allows the sound of soft music wafering across Sarasota Bay from the live singer at the Bridgetender Restaurant and Bar.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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
Bradenton Beach
Located in Bradenton Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out St. Armands Circle, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - 6 min walk
Circle K - 5 min walk
Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - 4 min walk
Cortez Clam Factory - 5 min drive
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor - WiFi, Dog-Friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor - WiFi, Dog-Friendly?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor - WiFi, Dog-Friendly on 11 Jan 2027 start from £513, 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 AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor - WiFi, Dog-Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor - WiFi, Dog-Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor - WiFi, Dog-Friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor - WiFi, Dog-Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor - WiFi, Dog-Friendly located?
Nestled on the beach, this Bradenton Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Historic Bridge Street Pier and Bradenton Beach. Bridge Street and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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The location is absolutely perfect. Open the door and walk outside to the bay, relax, kayak and fish.Quick walk to beach or to the restaurants and shops on Bridge St.
Glad "We loved our stay and will be back again!" Hope you return soon to 1 of our 15 Florida Beach Homes or 7 Colorado Mountain Lodges or Tennessee Lake homes! Regards, Rex
Great location and clean home! Lots of fishing, pool, beach and walked to all restaurants and cute town! Highly recommend !! This is my 3rd visit since 2020 and will stay again!
Glad our Sitting on the Dock of the Bay is the "Perfect location with beautiful views! Loved our stay. Can’t wait to return!" Hope you return soon, Rex
We had a wonderful stay. Excellent location and amenities! Hope to stay again in the future.
Karen N.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2024
Glad you had "Fun in the Sun! We had a wonderful stay. Excellent location and amenities! Hope to stay again in the future." Hope you return soon to one of our 15 Florida beach homes or 8 Colorado mountain lodges or Tennessee lake houses! Regards, Rex
Short walking distance to shops, bars, restaurants, and beach
David W.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2022
Glad our "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" is a "Great Location, awesome house with Short walking distance to shops, bars, restaurants, and beach." Hope you return soon to 1 of our 15 Florida Beach Homes or 7 Colorado Mountain Lodges or Tennessee River homes! Regards, Rex
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your property. The location was perfect and you had everything we needed to enjoy cooking our meals at home. We would love to come back soon!
We loved our stay and had such a blast on our vacation! This was the perfect spot for the beach and the bay. Plenty of paddle boards, kayaks and beach accessories! Rex thank you for sharing this great spot and we would love to stay again!
Kathy L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2022
Glad you enjoyed our "Perfect Vacation Spot! We loved our stay and had such a blast on our vacation! This was the perfect spot for the beach and the bay. Plenty of paddle boards, kayaks and beach accessories! Rex thank you for sharing this great spot and we would love to stay again!" Hope you return soon to 1 of our 15 Beach Homes or 7 Colorado Mountain Lodges or Tennessee River Home! Regards, Rex
The property was located at the best place on the island. Close to everything, beach, shops, restaurants. We got to see dolphins swim up to the dock, manatee swam under the dock. Good fishing too.
Richelle M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2023
Glad our "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" property is a "Beautiful location! The property was located at the best place on the island. Close to everything, beach, shops, restaurants. We got to see dolphins swim up to the dock, manatee swam under the dock. Good fishing too." Hope you return soon to one of our Florida Beach homes or Tennessee Lake homes or Colorado Mountain lodges! Regards, Rex
Perfect location for family vacation. Views and easy access to shops and restaurants. We hope to book it again.
James B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2023
Glad our Sitting on the Dock of the Bay is the "Perfect location for family vacation. Views and easy access to shops and restaurants. We hope to book it again." Hope you return soon to 1 of our 15 Florida Beach Homes or 7 Colorado Mountain Lodges or Tennessee Lake homes! Regards, Rex
Quick, much needed weekend get away with the family. Fantastic home, great location, stunning views, short walk to beach. Looking forward to returning and will definitely stay longer on our next visit.
Alicia C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Glad our "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" home provided an "Awesome family weekend! Quick, much needed weekend get away with the family. Fantastic home, great location, stunning views, short walk to beach. Looking forward to returning and will definitely stay longer on our next visit." Hope you return soon to one of our Florida Beach homes or Tennessee Lake homes or Colorado Mountain lodges! Regards, Rex
We love this rental !!! Check in was very easy. The views were spectacular and it was so convenient to walk or bike to the Bridge Street Pier shops and restaurants. The kids had a wonderful time on the paddle boards and the pool was a refreshing break from the Florida summer heat. Our whole family enjoyed fishing on the docks - we caught snapper, catfish, grunts, flounder. It was so helpful to be able to use and not have to bring our own beach chairs and umbrellas. Rex was a wonderful host - very attentive and responsive to any questions we had. We cannot wait to return !!!
Maricar W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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