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Bay House Retreat managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

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A heated pool
TV, video games, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Miscellaneous
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bay House Retreat managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

Bay House Retreat: A Waterfront Paradise with Stunning Views of Sarasota Bay

Escape to Bay House Retreat, an exceptional vacation home offering unrivaled views of Sarasota Bay and the ultimate relaxation experience. This beautiful 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home is the perfect destination for families, multiple families, or groups looking to unwind in a peaceful, waterfront setting. With two private docks, a saltwater pool, and gorgeous sunsets, this is a Fisherman's paradise you'll never want to leave.

Prime Location: Close to Sarasota Attractions
3.5 miles from the world-renowned IMG Academy and only a short drive from the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport.
Explore local attractions like Mote Marine Aquarium, the Ringling Museum, and Sarasota Jungle Gardens—all just a short drive away!
Enjoy beaches, shopping, and dining, without the hassle of island traffic.
Luxurious Amenities for All Ages
5 spacious bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, including two jetted tubs.
Over 4,000 square feet of living space, with ample room for everyone to relax and enjoy.
A King Master Suite with an en-suite bathroom, plus additional rooms with double queens, a queen, double twins, and a full-sized bedroom.
Private coffee bar on the upper level—perfect for morning coffee while enjoying the view from your balcony.
Enjoy multiple TV areas and a sitting area in the downstairs bedroom, perfect for kids with an Xbox ONE and board games.
Outdoor Paradise
Two docks and direct access to Sarasota Bay—perfect for fishing or watching the sunsets.
Saltwater pool and spa with stunning views of the Bay.
Outdoor entertaining space featuring a BBQ grill, outdoor dining seating for 8, and additional lounge areas.
Beach towels, beach chairs, and water equipment provided—plus discounted rentals available through preferred vendors.
Fun for Everyone
Enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking, corn hole, basketball, or simply relax in the peaceful surroundings.
Take advantage of the Pontoon boat rental for the ultimate waterfront experience (pricing available on request).
Smart TVs with cable in most bedrooms, living rooms, and even outdoors for entertainment wherever you are.
Parking & Access
The property includes a large driveway fitting up to 6 cars (no parking allowed on the private road).
Boat lifts are not available for guest use, but the pontoon boat rental offers a fantastic way to explore the Bay.
Flexible Rental Options
Weekly rentals (Saturday to Saturday), with the possibility of alternate arrangements upon request—contact us at reservations@beachretreatsfl.com for more details.
Cancellation policy allows a full refund up to 60 days before check-in (minus processing fees).
Cancellation Policy
Full refund (minus $495 processing fee) if cancelled 60 days or more before check-in.
For cancellations within 60 days or reservations made within 60 days of check-in, the reservation is non-refundable. If the property re-rents, a refund minus processing and any price difference will be issued.
No changes are permitted once your stay has begun.
Book Your Stay at Bay House Retreat Today!
Whether you're looking for a relaxing retreat, a fun family getaway, or an action-packed vacation, Bay House Retreat is the perfect spot to experience all the beauty and adventure of Sarasota Bay. Don't miss your chance to enjoy this luxurious waterfront home!

Property manager

Beach Retreats

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

452283

About the neighborhood

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Bradenton, FL

What's nearby

  • Sarasota Classic Car Museum - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Powel Crosley Estate - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • University of South Florida Sarasota - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • IMG Academy - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salem's Gyro & Subs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mean Deans Local Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bay House Retreat managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Bay House Retreat managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay House Retreat managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay House Retreat managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay House Retreat managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island located?

This family-friendly Bradenton vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of State College of Florida and IMG Academy. IMG Soccer Academy and IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Bay House Retreat managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot, very clean
I stayed here with 8 friends on a golf / fishing trip and it was a really great spot. We had tons of space. The dock was great for fishing. The pool and yard were well kept and spacious I would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mari B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing amenities and view
We spent a long weekend at this property with 9 of my girlfriends. This home had everything we needed. The kitchen is fully stocked, bathrooms with plenty of towels and lots of pool towels as well. The outdoor area is truly an oasis. Sunrises from one side of the house and sunsets from the other. I cannot recommend this home enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
bay stay
very nice home with many activities and things to do you can also rent a pontoon from the owner Christian very friendly and courteous
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spot
Our Team needed a place to spread out cool off and bee close to the race area. This was the perfect location. Everyone had they own area to do personal work as well as gather to discuss the race boat duties to get done for the next day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house with even better views!
We could not be happier with our stay. The home was perfect for our large family and kids. The owner was awesome and came to the property and it was great hearing the history of the property. Pontoon boat on site was the biggest plus. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anita c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Get-away
Exactly as listed...a beautiful home with everything we needed. Rented the pontoon boat and enjoyed a day on the water along with a stop at a restaurant for lunch. Pool was exactly what we needed, so relaxing along with floats. Evening hours spent playing games which were there. The owner was very helpful with any questions we had and very quick to respond. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Home
Great views and a lovely home. The also have great property managers who are very easy to communicate with!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K., Dayton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large family getaway
This place is absolutely amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home!
This is such a great place to stay. We had a blast fishing and enjoying this private resort right near so much fun stuff to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Comfortable home in a beautiful setting. We didn’t want to leave. Perfect for 2 families with preteens and teens to stay, have fun, relax, take in all that bay life has to offer
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
Wonderful property, well stocked kitchen, spacious interior ... large landscaped yard with pool and use of kayaks. The owner allowed us to rent the pontoon boat and took the time to come over to show us details regarding same and where to go/dine from the water. Very responsive. Our family had a great get away - even teenagers weren't bored!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous
Fantastic property on a perfect location. Will definitely try to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jude L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Florida Retreat
This property is gorgeous from front to back and side to side. We fished, swam, walked the gardens, we even rented the pontoon boat and went to lunch, saw tons of dolphins! Highly recommend this site
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Multigenerational Family Trip
Went to Sarasota for Graduation. Perfect home for 3 generations of family to stay. Beautiful property on a baby peninsula into the bay, island right across the way where birds came to roost for the night. Lovely to just sit and watch the bay, but also awesome pool and really enjoyed adding pontoon boat rental. Able to cook most meals at home. Great location for accessing Sarasota and Bradenton schools/restaurants/beaches but also didn’t have much desire to leave the house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise on the Water
Our stay which included teens, parents, grandparents and a friend was amazing! The house is perfect for our group of all ages…even better than the listing as you can never fully capture a gorgeous view in a photograph! The pool, fishing dock and pontoon boat rental made our stay adventure packed. The house is beautifully decorated and spacious for larger groups. The owner kindly extended our check-out time as we had a later flight and recommended some great places to eat. We all would absolutely recommend this property and are hopeful we can head back this way to stay again sometime in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property
Our stay did not disappoint! The pool is incredible, the house itself is gorgeous, and the views are even better. 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing
Friends and family together was a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem on the Bay
This was an excellent place to stay. Right on Sarasota Bay. Easy drive to Lido Beach and Bradenton Beach. Awesome house and fabulous pool. We will stay here again
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Maineville, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends and Family Wedding weekend
We had a wonderful week at the beautiful Bay House retreat! The home was beautiful, the grounds were stunning, and the owners responded so fast when we needed anything. We are definitely looking forward to staying here again...hopefully in warmer weather when we can enjoy the gorgeous pool and rent the boat. They truly thought of everything and we could not have been more appreciative. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

G&L V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite rental property yet!
We absolutely loved this property and will definitely come back. It was perfectly clean and perfectly private. The pool was warm for spring break, as promised. We’ve been promised these things at all our previous rentals, but this one actually delivered, and that’s why we will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break 2022
Private and amazing setup. We enjoyed throwing a paddleboard or kayak in the water right off the two docks. The views (especially sunsets) are amazing! Would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Family Vacation
Bay House Retreat was a wonderful place to escape with our family. The online description should include, “A perfect spot to just chill with your family”! Everything we needed was provided. Could not have asked for a better vacation. Thank you so much for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Florida Memories
What a beautiful home. We enjoyed the pool, the fishing, the pontoon boat. The home owners were so helpful renting the pontoon boat. He took us out, showed us all the do's & dont's and all the great places to go. What great memories! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter O., Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
This was a great property for our family vacation. It should be noted that I called the management / rental company to check on a few things and they were ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT to deal with. Extremely prompt and clear. Can't recommend this enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic All Around
Our stay was for a staff retreat. The house was perfect for our needs. The amenities were beyond compare, and the location on the bay could not be beat. Everyone had a fantastic stay at the Bayfront Retreat. The location is in the middle of everything in Bradenton and a short trip to Sarasota and the beaches. The kayaks afforded everyone an opportunity to get into the bay and enjoy the serenity of the waters.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023