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Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

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A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a deck.
A beachfront property with a two-story house, a covered driveway, and a view of the ocean.
A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden deck.
An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, a clear view of the ocean, and a prominent circular structure.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a dining table, and a television. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Anna Maria City Pier

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Bay Boulevard Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Bedroom 1, TV, Ensuite, 3rd Floor

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 2, TV, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 3, TV, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

King Bathroom 1, Ensuite, 3rd Floor

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

King Bathroom 2, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

King Bathroom 3, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anna Maria Beach and Bradenton Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez 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 cycling nearby.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Bay Boulevard Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bayfront Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?

Nestled on the beach, this Anna Maria holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay Boulevard Beach, Bayfront Park and Anna Maria City Pier. Anna Maria Beach and Bradenton Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Pool and Spa well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2026
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dolphin Tales

the house was wonderful and we loved the beach and pools. the beach was great for launching the paddle boards and kayaks.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Hi Steve, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay. Looking for shells and dolphins was great. It was good to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Hi Brian, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

The location was perfect. The house very nice. It was so nice to have a private beach. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Hi Debbie, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6-day getaway in winter

Wife and I stayed for 6 days as a getaway for winter in PA. The property was as described. Easy to get around in Anna Maria. Lots of places to eat. Good views across the bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2025
Hi Richard, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathing views and relaxing stay

Check-in was seamless and hassle-free. We were trilled to find this home was accessible for our daughter who uses a wheelchair- the elevator, open floor plan and spacious wrap around porch made it easy to enjoy the stunning water views. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals, making our stay both comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views from the back balcony are amazing! The only issue was there was only one key not two, which wasn’t really a problem for our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome view and location!

The house is exactly as listed. The views and location are amazing! Alyha went above and beyond to answer all our questions. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your vacation with us and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home with Beautiful Views.

We had a great time. We'll visit again soon. G. P
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Hi Gregory, Thank you for your review. We love that you enjoyed your stay with us in our home and look forward to welcoming you back again. Cheryl @ Anna Maria Live Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our new spot

This rental exceeded our expectations. From the property to the accommodations we had everything we could need or want. We appreciate a well kept rental with functioning appliances, equipment and extras. This rental had it all. Glad to have found a new family vacation spot!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful property, right on the bay! They had paddle boards which we thoroughly enjoyed. Very quiet spot at the end of the road. The pool and hot tub were wonderful. We saw all kinds of sea life including a manatee! Just a short drive to the beautiful beaches. Would definitely go back. The only issues we had were blinds not functioning in one room, needs a new coffee maker and the pool lights didn’t work at night, so that was a little disappointing. Overall an excellent stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The property was nice with a good beach house vibe although several furnishings were dated and not very functional. Mattresses weren’t great.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Hi, Thank you so much for your review and feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved being on the water

We had a great time house was great, weather was not on our side, but we really had a great time anyway. We had no neighbors due to the previous hurricane.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2025
Hi Alfreda, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful home and location

We loved the house and the location. We couldn't have asked for a better week. There were a few issues, but property management came out guickly and fixed them. Please note the kitchen refrig icemaker is not working and the shower in the bedroom on the main floor near the staircase does not get hot water. Overall it was a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2025
Hi Patricia, Thank you so much for your review and feedback! We will address the ice maker and no hot water! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMI Family Vacation

We truly enjoyed our stay. We had everything we needed. The house and property was beautiful. There was an issue with some black mold due to a leak in the ventilation/air system. I know the rental company had sent someone out to look about repairs. And the Elevator didn’t work until the last day. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We appreciate your feedback! I have followed up on both issues and they are both being addressed. We're happy you loved Dolphin Tales and look forward to welcoming you back there soon! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Simply the Best!!!

6th year on Anna Maria and this was by far our favorite house. The view is spectacular, the private beach was heavenly, the covered patio and pool were wonderful, and thank you for the heated water. It was perfect. The kitchen was well-appointed and the multiple refrigerators and wine coolers accommodated all our needs. The maintenance staff were so helpful, prompt, and we were so impressed by the service. Our guests all felt like they were in Heaven. We loved your service so much we are renting from you again next year. You made us very happy. Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 Stars

Dolphin Tales was everything I thought it would be and more. We rented the house for our 27th wedding anniversary. The home has wrap around views that are stunning. Sitting in the spa and looking out to the ocean was my favorite. The home was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. We had an issue getting one of the sliders open on our first day, but we called the rental agency and within the hour they had a team out to fix the door. They were great to deal with, very attentive. I have nothing but great memories and will most definitely return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect beach house

We had such a fun time at Dolphin Tales! It’s exactly as pictured and the name does not lie- we saw dolphins almost everyday! We stayed in May and the weather was absolutely perfect. The pool and private beach make it so relaxing to just walk out the door to everything you need- especially with a two year old! The wrap around deck/view is DREAMY! We walked the mile to pine street every morning- which is very doable. Ginny and Jane’s, the donut experiment and hometown desserts were a few of our favorites. The Anna Maria island pier is also walking distance and has good lunch food! The kayaks are so nice to take out from the private beach access as well! The perfect beach house for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for the fantastic review you left us. Your kind words continue to motivate us. Thank you for your support, and if you ever need anything or have more feedback to share, please feel free to reach out. We'd love to welcome you back for your next vacation, so don't hesitate to contact us whenever you're ready to plan your getaway.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Anna Maria Get Away

The location of the house was outstanding and the house was beautiful! Some of the furniture however was very outdated. The couch was very uncomfortable and worn. One of the beds on the second floor was extremely uncomfortable, you could feel the srings in it. The double beds on the bottom floor were very uncomfortable, you had to slam the door on the dryer to get it to shut. For the money we paid I expected better quality.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2022
Hi , Thank you so much for your review. We strive for perfection and I’m so sorry that your stay fell short of our standards. I’ve forwarded your feedback on to our quality control manager, and we’ll follow up to ensure these issues are taken care of now and in the future. I hope you’ll offer us the opportunity to welcome you back to Anna Maria Island in the future. Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, quiet area. House is roomy with nice furniture and beds. Pool was not running when we arrived but the management company sent someone the next day and got it fixed and running which cleaned it up and made it much nicer very quickly. Fun small bay water access and the paddle boards available for use were really great to have. The hammock pictured is not actually there so I was disappointed in that because I really thought that would be a cool feature to be able to enjoy! The house only had 2 trash bags, 2 dishwasher pods, and a 1oz sample size type dish soap. Then each bathroom had about a roll and a half of toilet paper and a very small shampoo and conditioner and tiny bar of soap. If you are staying more than about 2 days, you’ll need to get more of these things. Beautiful big outdoor space with lots of seating options. Overall- very nice and we had a great stay! Management company very responsive and helpful for any needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2026
Hi, Thank you so much for your review and feedback! I'm happy to hear that we got the pool fixed so quickly! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
I had a hard time getting hot water in the 3rd floor bathroom and there was long black hair all over the floors. I would rate the cleanliness at a 4/10- I was overall disappointed with the house but the beach and pool were very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2026
Hi, Thank you for your review and feedback. We apologize if there were cleaning issues that weren't addressed upon check in. Our cleaning staff strives for perfection and we are sorry that there were some items missed. We are always happy to send a cleaner back to the home to make everything perfect. We appreciate you renting with us and hope to hear from you on your next visit to the island!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Muy buen lugar todo serca y micha trankilidad

Nuestra estancia fue perfecta disfritamos micho de la piscina y la playa muy comoda la casa para relajarce y lo mas k me gusto fue los delfines
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

First visit to AMI

This was our first time on AMI. Loved the house - perfect location. Unfortunately we only had two days there before evacuating due to Hurricane Ian. We did manage to do a little shopping and had lunch at the Ugly Grouper the day before we left. We look forward to returning next year!
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