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Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island)

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Amazing sunset seen from our dock. Stunning!
Views from the living room balcony.
Living room. Pull out sofa couch.
Front door with bi-fold screened door.
Dining room. Canal and sound views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 476.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪41 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!

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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or 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 horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria City Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪North Shore Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay Boulevard Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Bayfront Park and Anna Maria City Pier are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

erin m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our vacation was perfect. It was our first time to Anna Maria Island and the Bungalow on the Bayou exceeded our expectations. It is walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and to the beach. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger C.

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

Loved everything !

The communication with the hosts was fantastic! The location, for us, was the best! We had everything we needed and there as a washer/dryer in the unit. I would love to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Larry c.

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

Best price for the location.

This was our fourth stay and has the best location and best price.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Great location.

Very clean and well maintained. Great location and host was very helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

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

Good location close to restaurants, shops & beach!

We enjoyed staying at the Bungalow on the Bayou condo! The condo complex was very quiet and lots of friendly neighbors!The condo had everything we needed for a comfortable week vacation! We enjoyed being about to take a short walk to the beach anytime we wanted. We enjoyed all of the shops on Pine Avenue. It was our first time on Anna Maria Island and we loved that everything was close and within walking distance! The condo mangers were very friendly & helpful & easy to contact if we needed them!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Wonderful stay!

This place is terrific! Excellent access to Bean Point, Pine Street and great donuts! We will definitely plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Great place Great location!

Could not get a better spot! Perfect for 2. Wonderful view, peaceful and quiet. Loved it! Would definitely recommend and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Meg s.

Perfect size for our first time on the island

Great time on Anna Maria island. Bungalow on the Bayou was a great location for shops, dining and beaches!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

FABULOUS property and location

The Bungalow on the Bayou was the perfect getaway! Neat, clean, and had everything I needed - especially the table on the deck. I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michael V.

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

Bungalow at the bayou

Very nice. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Views

Great views!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Perfect Location

The Bungalow on the Bay was exactly as advertised. This was our first trip to Anna Maria island and place was perfect for us. The gulf side beach is awesome! We will definitely return to the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathy A.

Great quiet location for the beaches and dining.

The property was as stated. All beach gear was provided, full appliances including washer and dryer, linens and cookware.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

pat s.

Wonderful, peaceful and quiet in the best location

Top floor condo with amazing view from sofa and outdoor deck. A true get away. Artful decor with all you could ever need.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

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

Great views

Great location with beautiful views of the bay and canal. Having access to a kayak was awesome. Manatees swam by the dock every day. I would highly recommend this condo. Has everything you need and the hosts were helpful and attentive. Will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linn M.

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

Amazing place to stay with everything you will need!

My family of 4, 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Had an amazing time! We went fishing with Jarod McKenzie and caught lots of fish for dinners. We brought fishing gear to fish on our own also. The location of the condo was close to fishing peers and resturants as well as rental places for gear. The condo comes witj many things to ise. We loved it!!!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amber h.

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

Best ever!

I can not think of one thing to critique. Everything was beyond outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie J.

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

Great location and wonderful accommodations.

Enjoyed our first visit to Anna Maria Island, the gulf and bay were both beautiful beaches . We rented a pontoon boat and visited several islands, collected shells and sand dollars. Our daughter and her family rented a large house one street over so we shared their pool, grill and time together at their rental (which was also lovely). We rented a golf cart too so we could buzz around with ease. I would recommend this condo for its location, cleanliness and the relaxed attitude of this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

LaTasha T.

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

Amazing vacation!

The bungalow was perfect. We had a great time and it was a great location. We rented bikes and rode all along the island. The bungalow had all the things we needed for the beach. We love the back pack chairs and cart. We enjoyed exploring all the different beaches. We went out on the kayak one day too. It was so beautiful and hated to leave. Thank you so much for making our vacation more amazing by having an amazing place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Beautiful place

Beautiful place in the perfect location! Home very clean and well stocked! Fished from the dock every morning and seen manatees swimming by. Only issue was that we rented a golf cart for the week and there was nowhere to “legally” charge it overnight. There needs to be plug in’s by the parking lot just for this. The owner did take care of that for us. Would recommend this place to anyone!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cameron F.

Beautiful condo in a great location

This condo is beautifully decorated in a modern, clean, beach theme. It’s stocked with everything necessary for a week at the beach making it easy to travel light. The view of the canal from the balcony was really great too. We enjoyed the canals as much as the beach. The provided kayak was a great amenity that let us explore the canals early in the morning and after a day at the beach. The location was perfect- this is our favorite end of the island and we could have all to all the cute shops and ice cream places! We were even close enough to walk to the beach thanks to the cart provided. We had 2 adults and 3 teens and the condo accommodated us just fine. Our stay was perfect and we can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

8d review

It was a great location located on the canal. We fished of the dock, kayaking and saw 2 manatee. The kayak was a two seater but I took it by myself with no problem. Getting it back on the dock did require some brut strength lol but worth the trip. The city pier is right there with free fishing, good restaurant. Lots to watch. Great shops all down pine ave. My favorite and best priced was the one that had a bunch of shops in one I can't remember the name. Loved the mermaid tear necklace I got. The general store a must. Nice delicious treats. The condo was great had some supplies on hand so you didn't have to buy everything at first. Beds comfortable, shower wonderful, the washer and dryer were an added bonus. It is on the second floor. Great view of canal. You either have to walk or drive to beach and there aren't alot you can park at but there are some. Wonderful safe location.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carey I., Jeff

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

Enjoyable 10 day stay

We had a nice extended stay here. Outside area was well kept and quiet. Unit was Small, but Very nicely decorated, view of canal and partial view of bay from living room, comfortable beds, checkin and check out easy. Would probably be too cramped for my liking if traveling with 4 - 5 adults though. Appreciated the access to dock with kayak. We enjoyed kayaking the Canal and out to the pier one day. We probably would have kayaked more but found it slightly challenging to launch from there but it is doable. We rented a pontoon for 3 days and was able to keep it there saving us an extra fee to rent a slip at a marina. Location was great with easy access to Pine Ave and City Pier. Was nice having the extra supplies of coffee filters, dishwasher tablets, additional garbage bags and toilet paper, detergent and fabric softener for the convenient washer and dryer located in the unit. (Not sure if these are normally included or left by other guests) . We were also happy to have the closet with beach items and the provided beach cart as well as the provided beach towels. Closet Had everything we needed including a small cooler for our days at the beach. My only recommendations would be the need for some additional skillets. We don’t do alot of cooking but do like to fix breakfast in the mornings. Refrigerator is older with no icemaker, but 4 icetrays are provided so we could stockpile ice for the cooler. Unit is showing signs of a needed deeper cleaning and a couple light bulbs were out but nothing that would deter us from staying again. We were happy with our stay and enjoyed our 10 day vacation on the island.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD M.

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

Awesome experience!

The Bungalow and Anna Maria Island was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Anna Maria island

We had a great holiday at bungalow on the bayou. The apartment worked really well for us, great location and feel and we really enjoyed using the kayak in the bayou. Would definitely stay again if we return to AMI.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Costello

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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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