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Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island)

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A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, outdoor seating, and lush vegetation.
A kitchen with a white countertop, a window with blinds, a sink, and shelves with dishes and bottles.
A modern living room with a dining area, kitchen, and a ceiling fan.
A church with a steeple, a cross, and palm trees.
A dining area with teal chairs and a white table, a kitchen with white cabinets and red appliances, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bradenton Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayfront Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪42 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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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

Property # 779117vb
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
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

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 Bradenton 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 horse riding and cycling.
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Map
Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria City Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Historic Green Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bayfront Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬13 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island)?

As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island) on 30 October 2026 start from NZ$2,757, 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.

How much is parking at Bungalow On The Bayou (Best Location on the Island)?

On-site parking is available at the 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, Anna Maria Beach and Bradenton Beach. Bean Point Beach is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cami L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was best location I’ve stayed at in the 7 times I’ve stayed on the island. We loved it. Only complaint is it could use some updated utensils and pans for cooking. The coffee pot needs replaced so we couldn’t make coffee all week. I’d definitely stay here again though.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
Cami, So glad you enjoyed the location. We find it perfect and close to everything. We will update the utensils and get a new coffee pot. Thanks for letting us know.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host communication was very good. The location is great within walking distance of shops and restaurants. It is on the canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
Thank you for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this condo on AMI. The location was great—just a short walk to great shops, restaurants, and the bay beach. It's a block away from The Waterfront - one of our favorite spots, and less than a block from Cool Beans coffee for morning coffee. We enjoyed beautiful sunrises at the bay beach. The condo itself had a lovely view of the canal and bay, which made for a relaxing atmosphere throughout our stay. It was well-equipped with the necessities, making it easy to settle in and feel comfortable right away. I've traveled to AMI dozens of times, and would definitely stay here again!
View from the balcony
Bay beach sunrise
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026
Thank you for the nice review. Glad you had a wonderful stay. Keep us in mind next time you visit.
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Thanks for the nice review and the multiple visits, Larry.
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2025
Richard, glad you guys had a wonderful time. The weather is perfect this time of year.
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026
Glad you had a perfect vacation. Thank you for the every nice review. Come see us again soon.
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Ginger, thank you for the great review. The location really is hard to beat. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for leaving the place so clean when you left.
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Meg, Glad the Bungalow worked worked out for your stay. May I ask, why the 4 star review? Up to this point 20 something reviews later and you are our first review less than 5 star. Can you elaborate why you choose to only give 4 stars? Was there something wrong with your stay?
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thanks for the 5 star review, David. Hope you had a fabulous stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie W.

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

Perfect beach getaway

Perfect retreat to rejuvenate and relax
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 December 2020
Thank you for the review Cherrie. Glad you were able to get some relaxation in!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin N.

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

Great location and excellent host.

This was all we expected plus the host was excellent and very responsive to all questions we had. Very convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 January 2024
Thanks for the 5 star review, Colin. I agree, the location is very convenient. Please keep us in mind when you decide to visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

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

First trip to AMI

Really enjoyed our stay, great beaches on the doorstep and saw lots of wildlife. The property was very well equiped and we had great hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Ken, Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the nice review.
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
James, thanks for the 5-star review. Glad the bungalow worked well for you and that you got some use out of the kayak.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jody M.

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

Perfect everything

Great place, great owners, great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Jody, sounds like everything was great :) Thanks for staying with us. Also, thank you for leaving the place so clean.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diana M.

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

AMI Condo

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2023
Thanks for the review.
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2024
Maria, thank you for the great review. Keep us in mind when you return.
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2024
Wendy, thank you for the wonderful review. Glad you guys enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

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

Family spring break

Great location! Felt very safe. Perfect for the 4 of us. Decorated cute and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 April 2024
Thanks for the nice review Jamie. Come visit us again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

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

Bugalow on the Bayou was Perfect!

We rented bikes, caught the sunrise and sunset, and found everything we were looking for in this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2021
Jen, thank you for the nice review. The sunsets/sunrises are remarkable. Visit us again sometime soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jim G.

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

Pine Avenue gem

Fabulous location----accessible to beaches and restaurants----beautiful canal views from deck area. Appreciated owner also provided beach chairs. We would stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2023
Jim, Thanks for the review. It was nice meeting you and your wife. Let us know next time you want to visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Quiet stay on a quiet island

This was a peaceful, clean property with easy access to everything we needed. It was within walking distance to several restaurants and ice cream parlors, as well as bayside beach access. It is a good place for couples or small families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thanks for the nice review, Greg. Visit us again sometime soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Views

Great views!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2024
Thank you for the 5 star review, Amy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kara F.

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

Family vacation

We had a great stay at the Bungalow on the Bayou. The condo was beautiful and the owners were so nice and easy to communicate with. I’ve already suggested the property to another family!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2020
Thank you so much for the referral Kara and the wonderful review. We are very appreciative.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ranissa O.

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

First time on AMI

We loved the location of condo! The condo was so cute and furnished well! Definitely will rebook again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2023
Ranissa, glad you loved the condo! Look forward to having you back sometime soon.

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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