Bayfront Retreat

The property is beautiful. The house is spacious and perfect for large groups. The kitchen is well equipped for food prep. Every bedroom has its own bathroom which was very important for everyone. We did not miss a sunrise or sunset from the rooftop deck! We swam everyday most of the day and same goes for fishing off the dock. We did have some initial pool troubles but management was quick to respond and we did get the problem resolved.

MARY ANN - Posted: 6/29/2025

We had a great time at this property. We had three separate families and had plenty of room for everyone. The proximity to entertainment on the island was phenomenal! Would highly recommend.

Crissy - Posted: 6/22/2025

This house had everything you need and then some, its beautiful views on the river to the sunset views on the roof to all the added features inside made this a memorable rental vacation. Will definitely look to rent again in the future.

Michael - Posted: 4/21/2025

The house was amazing. It was great to be on the water so the kids could fish and watch the boats including many dolphins sightings!! It was a short walk to town and the beach. The house had everything and it was fun to watch the sunset from the top level. We will definitely be back!!

Erin - Posted: 4/13/2025

The house is even better than described - it seems like everything is brand new. Every bedroom is beautiful and there are more bathrooms than we could count. The pool/hot tub area is amazing. The location is perfect - just steps from Bridge Street and the pier, and a short walk to the beach. The area is very safe and family oriented. Bradenton Beach is in the process of recovering from the hurricane and their progress is remarkable. Many restaurants and shops are open and eager to do business. We would definitely return here again!

Rachel C. - Posted: 1/5/2025

An Absolutely stunning property!!! Very little attention to detail by the owners of the property was a bonus

Gaetano P. - Posted: 12/31/2024

House is far more beautiful and spacious than the pictures. Every room having a bathroom is priceless! Note: 1 bedroom a queen, not king. Having beach towels, beach chairs and beach carts was so helpful! Several places to eat within walking distance, along with beach access 3 blocks away. And the pool! Lovely! We didn’t catch many fish, but it was nice having the dock right there. We would definitely stay again!

Brooke M. - Posted: 10/8/2024

Location was amazing. At first I was bit hesitant about the price, but the pictures online don’t do enough justice to this amazing property. Definitely worth it. We had a great time!

Mario - Posted: 9/8/2024

Great

SCOTT W. - Posted: 9/7/2024

The property worked perfectly for our family reunion! Very seldom do you find a large rental house where every bedroom has its own bathroom. The house had just that and it was a perfect reflection of the pictures posted online. We could walk to a number of restaurants for dinners allowing us to never access our vehicles. The only time we needed to drive was to hit the grocery store only 2.5 miles up the road. We would 100% return to this property in the future.

Jeff P. - Posted: 5/20/2024

Place looks fantastic, a lot a spaces for a big family , specially the master balcony and rooftop with great breice and view, conveniently located very close to the beach, just not to comfortable to dock our jet sky due to the high of the dock. we really had a great time.

Juan Carlos - Posted: 4/17/2024

Juan, thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found our place fantastic and spacious, especially for a big family. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the master balcony and rooftop with their great breeze and views. We're glad that the location close to the beach was convenient for you.
We appreciate your comment about the jet ski dock and will take it into consideration for future improvements. We're thrilled that you had a great time overall! If there's anything else we can do to make your next stay even more enjoyable, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Prime Vacations staff

Had a wonderful time at this home. We had a party of 14, so everyone had a room to sleep in and en-suite bathroom which was amazing! The pool was phenomenal. Alternating days at the beach and the pool was perfect! The short walk to Bridge street for dinner, drinks, ice cream and souvenir shopping made for the perfect spring break.

Bridget F. - Posted: 3/30/2024

We were all so excited when we entered the home. The pictures don't do it justice! It's bigger than we expected and was well kept. We were all very pleased with this home and definitely recommend to anyone thinking about staying here. The management company was also excellent to deal with. We had a little issue with the elevator (probably user error) and they were there to fix it so quick we couldn't believe it! They were definitely great to deal with!

Dave S. - Posted: 1/22/2024

What an awesome layout for family! Really close to trolly route. Beautiful sunrise views. Loved this property.

Kyle K. - Posted: 12/20/2023

The house couldn’t have been more perfect!! It was clean, and was just as described in the listing. The proximity to the beach and all the shops and restaurants were all walkable. Such a cute area! First time staying in the area, and we will be back!

Tasha K., Columbus, OH - Posted: 11/3/2023

We had an amazing weekend - the house was even better than we imagined from the photos!

Liz - Posted: 10/30/2023

Thank you for allowing us to host you, Liz. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon!

Prime Vacations staff

I’ve stayed in mini VRBO properties. The property manager at this location Hass to be the best. We arrived on Sunday evening and had trouble with the elevator. That was one of the biggest factors in our decision to rent this house. I called the property manager and someone came over Sunday evening. The pictures online were very accurate and everything in the house was fabulous. If you ever plan to go to Anna Maria Island/Bradenton Beach rent this property.

Karly G. - Posted: 10/16/2023

We had the opportunity to stay in Bayfront Retreat over the long holiday weekend. The house was big enough to share with 4 families and offered plenty of room for both kids and adults to spread out. The dock allowed us to bring our boats, the location on the waterway was perfect and the pool provided endless hours of entertainment both during the day and at night. Communication with the rental team was great and they were available whenever we needed. We would highly recommend this property and look forward to visiting again in the future!

Stephanie M. - Posted: 9/4/2023

Beautiful home. Great location. This was our 2nd time staying in this home and will return.

Annette L. - Posted: 8/22/2023

Stayed in this beautiful home for three nights and the accommodation was everything we could have hoped for. Property was well maintained and the location was right on the waterfront. Our whole family loved the pool area and the roof terrace provides an exceptional vista of Anna Maria Island, the harbour and the Gulf of Mexico. A truly beautiful property!

Christine M. - Posted: 6/7/2023

The view over the waterway on the east side and then ocean view on the west side from the roof top were both incredible. Very comfortable and spacious. We had 13 people. Two masters was awesome. The bunk room accommodated our 6 teenagers beautifully with a nice balcony off of that room for another western view.

Jill S. - Posted: 4/18/2023

Great experience. I love the house and all amenities. I wish I could stay longer.

Diana L. - Posted: 3/26/2023

The house is beautiful ,the views amazing

Miriam - Posted: 2/13/2023

Miriam, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again soon!

Prime Vacations staff

If the house is amazing (and it is), it’s location is even better. So close to Bridge Street and all the restaurants and bars! When you are on the top floor of the house, it feels more like a cruise ship than a house. You can really see the dolphins swimming in your “backyard“ from anywhere in the house. The kids loved the swimming pool, the grown ups loved having wine on the deck. Overall, we had a perfect stay.

Dorian C., Miami - Posted: 7/25/2022

Beautiful place!

Marseddez - Posted: 7/5/2022

Thank you so much for staying with us, Marsedde! We hope to welcome you back again in the future!

Prime Vacations staff

Excellent property!! Excellent staff!!!

Bobby - Posted: 5/26/2022

This rental was all we hoped for. 5 bedrooms & 51/2 baths were room for everyone. Elevator was a great benrfit. House is decorated very nicely. Close to restaurants & shopping.

WYNETTA H., Omaha, NE - Posted: 5/20/2022

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this house. It’s located in a great area on Anna Maria Island convenient to stores, restaurants, the beach. The only downside about it’s location is the bridge off the island which is one lane each way so sometimes during the day there is heavy traffic and a 15 min drive somewhere ends up being 25-30 min. Otherwise, the house itself is great and well appointed, clean, and decorated nicely. Waking up to the views of the water is always a treat. We look forward to coming back again some time. Just wish it wasn’t so expensive.

Jennifer - Posted: 3/26/2022

Beautiful house; beautiful water views. Easy walk to beach, shops and restaurants.

Linda C. - Posted: 3/19/2022

We had an amazing stay with family from 3 - 92 years of age. We loved the Bay view and the easy proximity to the beach and restaurants. The master suite is just incredible. Foosball and cornhole were fun to play and everything we needed for the beach was there in the garage including wagons to cart it. Just a few things to note. The listing says 4 king beds but one is a Queen - just to know. Be sure to bring all cooking supplies including salt and pepper - nothing is stocked. We think the house could have a blanket for each bed for cool nights. Also there are either no or not sufficient towel racks in most of the bath rooms which would be helpful.

Molly L. - Posted: 3/5/2022

We loved our stay. We had an issue with pool and the technician was there within an hour. The view is beautiful. The one bedroom lists a king, but is only a queen. My only complaints are that the kitchen only came with 3 dishwasher tabs and 2 trash bags. I expected a few left over items from past renters as I've had in other rentals, but there were none. Also, very limited kitchen pots/pans if you do intend to cook. We enjoyed walking to the town to shop and walk to beach was easy and short. Pool takes a while to warm up, but it's December so wasn't surprising. Kids had plenty of space to have fun. Would love to stay again!

Melissa W., Avon Lake, Ohio USA - Posted: 12/7/2021

We loved the house. The pool was nice, and the home had nice finishes throughout. The location was great too. While it is close to a lot of double wide homes, it’s a 2 minute walk to the main strip, and close to the beach. We thought it was going to be worse than it was and the area right around it is generally nice. The sunset views on the rooftop - overlooking both the gulf and inland waterway - can’t be beat. Great value for this home and we loved the island.

Bradley - Posted: 11/17/2021

Thank you for staying with us! We hope to host you again soon!

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Prime Vacations staff

My family and I absolutely loved Bayfront Retreat! What a great setting for a relaxing, tropical getaway. The sunrises were breathtaking and we enjoyed the sunsets from the crows nest! We saw dolphins and manatees. And a large sting ray swim under the dock, very exciting stuff for us Michiganders!! This house offered us everything we were interested in for our vacation getaway. Walking distance to the beach, bars and restaurants. We hope to get the chance to enjoy this home again in the future :)

Tonia L., Roseville, MI - Posted: 5/5/2021

The house is beautifully decorated and very clean. Great layout for kids. Nice kid friendly amenities like an Xbox, ping pong table, and foos ball table. The pool and hot tub were great. The house is a convenient walk to restaurants, the beach, and the docks for fishing. The only one down side of the house is that it’s located near a high traffic bridge that you can hear cars, it’s next to a vacant dirt lot, and it’s across the street from a large trailer park. It’s clearly the best house in the neighborhood it’s in. All these you can’t see from the photos. Personally, it didn’t detract from my experience but it bothered my husband more. For the price of this house, we expected it to be in a better area.

Jennifer - Posted: 2/18/2021

This was an absolutely beautiful home that I would highly recommend. It is walking distance to everything and the hoe is very spacious and luxurious.

Kevin K., Libertyville - Posted: 2/1/2021

What a gorgeous home and absolutely perfect place for myself, my 3 year ole son and parents to stay. We had our own private master suites, equipped with plentiful freshly folded towels, toilet paper and soaps for guest use. You can tell this place is professionally managed because everything is absolutely perfect and the communication is on point leaving no room for misunderstanding. We also met the property manager on-site when we arrived, he was walking through making sure it was 100% ready- I just want to say he was amazing to us and answered a few questions. Very professional stand up guy.

Amanda D., Prior Lake, US - Posted: 12/17/2020

The home was absolutely beautiful. Very clean. Very large. We had family members up to 10 and there was more room than needed. The pool and hot tub were great. Spent most of the time there. It was enjoyable watching the boats going in and out of the bay area. We all plan on coming back to this home again.

carla d. - Posted: 11/6/2020