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AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor

Family-friendly beachfront location with water park

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Interior
Pool
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Bradenton Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Bridge Street Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cortez Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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

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

Message + Text + Phone

• 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.

• Boat Slip rental 4 blocks away at Bradenton Beach Marina

• Grill outdoors

• 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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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
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

Pets allowed
2 Dogs only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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, 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? Make time for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at LECOM Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bradenton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bridge Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cortez Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bradenton Beach Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is AMI Dock of the Bay - "On the Water" 1st Floor 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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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey M.

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

Summer Vacay

Great little place to stay in close walking distance to the beach. My kids loved having the kayaks, pool, and dock to fish from.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan I.

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

Best vacation ever

Location was absolutely everything!! We will be back and hope to stay at this exact spot again. Home was wonderful as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Perfect beach vacation

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Sitting on the dock of the bay

Great property! Best of both worlds with the pier and beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Wonderful stay!

We loved our stay and will be back again!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Great location and property

Beautiful view. Great property. Owner was fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricar W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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 !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew G.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We really enjoyed our stay here. Having the pool and being close to the beach was ideal. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot great fishing and accessible to beach and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregg D.

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

Amazing location and views

The property is close to everything you need and the pool is a really nice treat when you need to relax in the shade.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph F.

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

Great location

Great property nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashalee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was absolutely amazing! The house was very clean the beds and pillows were very comfortable and I loved the extra throw blankets on the beds and couches as well! We also loved the bins full of beach chairs and a nice beach tent and wagon. The pool was our favorite, it is absolutely heavenly to sit in and cool off and just relax! The only flaw and its my fault for not reading deeper was that I didnt realize its a shared pool/dock and we were lucky that there was only someone in the upper unit our last day but you can hear every footstep from the above unit and we usually only rent Vrbos with private pools. Other than that it was top notch!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Perfect location with beautiful views

Loved our stay. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Wonderful Stay on AMI

We were in town for a getaway beach vacation for a week and found the Dock on the Bay to be a perfect location for our family. Right on the bay we were able to utilize the pool in the back, the dock for fishing and the kayaks for paddling the bay. A block down from bridge st where there are many shops and restaurants and a block the other way and you’re sitting right on beautiful Cortez beach. We couldnt have asked for a better location or host.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

Fun in the Sun

We had a wonderful stay. Excellent location and amenities! Hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Great Location, awesome house

Short walking distance to shops, bars, restaurants, and beach
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Family getaway

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Wonderful time

Wonderful vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

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

Awesome spot on the bay!

Great place and accommodating host. Bridge street- wow- live entertainment at 4 places within 3 blocks!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richelle M.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Sad to have left

Perfect location for family vacation. Views and easy access to shops and restaurants. We hope to book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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