10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
14 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island)
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4822 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Anna Maria, FL
- Place, Anna Maria City Pier1 min walk
- Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park5 min walk
- Place, Bean Point Beach15 min walk
- Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 2 with limited water views
2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island)
Located on the "best" street on Anna Maria Island, this two-bedroom, one-bath second floor vacation rental with a spectacular view was completely renovated at the end of 2015. The renovation included basically everything from floor to ceiling. Notice the pictures and reviews, they speak for themselves.
Growing up about 15 minutes off the island and enjoying the beach so much, my wife and I (and three kids) decided to purchase our piece of paradise. We found this "bungalow" in the Bayou and just couldn't pass it up. We knew we wanted to be on the water with our own boat dock and on the north end of Anna Maria. We found this location to be absolutely perfect. The views are incredible. Anna Maria Sound view's galore.
The bungalow is on historic Pine Ave. It is very close to everything a vacationer could want. Fabulous restaurants, ice cream shops, shopping, fishing, amazing beaches, breath-taking sunsets and more. Anna Maria Island has been chosen as the #3 prettiest city in the country and also in the top 10 "Island Beaches for Perfect Sand". Drive to our Bungalow and park your car for your entire stay. The free island trolley has a stop right outside your door and goes up and down the spectacular 7 mile island seven days a week. Fish and kayak from your own dock. Absolute paradise!
Growing up about 15 minutes off the island and enjoying the beach so much, my wife and I (and three kids) decided to purchase our piece of paradise. We found this "bungalow" in the Bayou and just couldn't pass it up. We knew we wanted to be on the water with our own boat dock and on the north end of Anna Maria. We found this location to be absolutely perfect. The views are incredible. Anna Maria Sound view's galore.
The bungalow is on historic Pine Ave. It is very close to everything a vacationer could want. Fabulous restaurants, ice cream shops, shopping, fishing, amazing beaches, breath-taking sunsets and more. Anna Maria Island has been chosen as the #3 prettiest city in the country and also in the top 10 "Island Beaches for Perfect Sand". Drive to our Bungalow and park your car for your entire stay. The free island trolley has a stop right outside your door and goes up and down the spectacular 7 mile island seven days a week. Fish and kayak from your own dock. Absolute paradise!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Anna Maria
Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
Anna Maria, FL
What's nearby
- Anna Maria City Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Bayfront Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Island Players - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Bean Point Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Ugly Grouper - 7 min drive
- Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 9 min drive
- The Sandbar Restaurant - 14 min walk
- The Waterfront Restaurant - 2 min walk
- Ginny's & Jane E's - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
erin m.
19 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
erin m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ginger C.
21 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything !
Ginger C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
RICHARD M.
18 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome experience!
RICHARD M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Larry c.
15 May, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best price for the location.
Larry c.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
David T.
18 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
David T.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
James B.
6 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anna Maria island
James B.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff B.
19 Apr, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Jeff B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
8/10 Good
Meg s.
5 Mar, 2018
Perfect size for our first time on the island
Meg s.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
Cherrie W.
15 Dec, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach getaway
Cherrie W.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth B.
19 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First trip to AMI
Kenneth B.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Colin N.
28 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and excellent host.
Colin N.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jody M.
1 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect everything
Jody M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Wendy R.
4 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place Great location!
Wendy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maria B.
14 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FABULOUS property and location
Maria B.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jamie K.
7 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family spring break
Jamie K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Michael V.
19 Nov, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bungalow at the bayou
Michael V.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Diana M.
2 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMI Condo
Diana M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn M.
12 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location close to restaurants, shops & beach!
Marilyn M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jen G.
5 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bugalow on the Bayou was Perfect!
Jen G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
Jim G.
23 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pine Avenue gem
Jim G.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Greg M.
2 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet stay on a quiet island
Greg M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
16 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views
Amy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
8 Apr, 2019
Perfect Location
Robert S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Cathy A.
31 Jan, 2018
Great quiet location for the beaches and dining.
Cathy A.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2018
About the host
Hosted by Lisa Costello
Lisa and I have been married for 20 years. We have three wonderful kids. Our daughter is 17, and our two sons are 15 and 13. I have been here since 1972 and and Lisa has been here since 1985. We live about 30 minutes from the bungalow.
Why they chose this property
Growing up about 15 minutes off the island and enjoying the beach so much, my wife, three kids and I decided to purchase our piece of paradise. We found this "bungalow" in the Bayou and just couldn't pass it up. We knew we wanted to be on the water with our own boat dock and on the north end of Anna Maria. We found this location to be absolutely perfect. The views are incredible. Anna Maria Sound view's galore.
What makes this property unique
We absolutely fell in love with this the moment we saw it. It had the dock we wanted, the water views and was on the best street on the island. Once you get here, you can park your car for the remainder of your stay. The free trolley runs everyday. Absolute paradise!
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