Beach to Bay

Everything was as expected and beyond

Leo - Posted: 1/12/2026

Hi, Leo, thank you for the great review! We’re so happy to hear your stay at Beach to Bay was everything you expected and more. That’s exactly the experience our local AMI Locals team hopes to deliver. We truly appreciate you staying with us and would love to welcome you back for another Anna Maria Island getaway soon!!

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Property was beautiful

Mrs Keya P. - Posted: 12/12/2025

Hi, Nekeya, thank you for staying with AMI Locals. We are so glad you found the property beautiful and hope you were able to soak up some true island time during your stay. We would love to welcome you back again soon!!

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This is our second time staying at this house. The price was much higher this time around, but we love the layout and the location so much we had to return. Having so many rooms with private bathrooms, yet also a couple for sharing is fantastic! The bunk room is great for the kids and so cozy! Two sets of washers/dryers is also great. Wonderful garage space, covered porches, and sun porch way up high are also amazing. There isn't a screened porch so bring bug spray. Beach is a short walk and there are sidewalks on the main road to walk to the cute little downtown area. Sunsets are breathtaking on the beach. We fished from the dock (didn't have much luck) and also rented kayaks from a local place and took them out a lot. Thankful our dogs could come! The new pool is fantastic (although we had trouble figuring out how to get the pool to heat - pump has to be running and the way to adjust that is not easy to find). We loved the slide and the place to sit in the shallow water. The room with the AC just outside is loud. Neighbors left their pool lights in "party mode" all night so the master bedroom changed colors every 30 seconds all night so bring an eye mask and ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. Cords in dining area when shades are open are very long and in a loop so keep an eye on young children around them. Grass is artificial-watch out for nails sticking up! We had a couple issues that were fixed promptly by management. We will return!

Jena S. - Posted: 9/2/2024

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback! We're so glad to hear that you returned for a second stay and enjoyed the layout, location, and amenities. It's great that the pool and other features were highlights, even with the minor challenges you encountered. We appreciate you pointing out the areas that could be improved and will definitely take them into consideration. It's wonderful that you had a relaxing time with your dogs and were able to enjoy the nearby beach, downtown, and the beautiful sunsets. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next stay!

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Very Nice home. The pool was great and the proximity to the beach made it easy to enjoy the gulf and all of the sunsets.

Kevin M. - Posted: 8/18/2024

Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the home, especially the pool and the convenient access to the beach. Watching those beautiful Gulf sunsets sounds like the perfect way to end the day. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay soon!

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I can’t recommend this property enough. Clean, beautiful views, close to everything. We truly enjoyed our stay.

Verified traveler - Posted: 9/29/2022

Ana, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again soon!

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The house was perfect for our annual girls getaway! It had plenty of room for 11 of us to sleep comfortably. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking in a few nights. The location of the house was ideal - beautiful views overlooking the bay and only a short walk to the beach. There were restaurant locations within walking distance as well! AMI locals was very helpful in lining up our bike rentals and sunset boat cruise. The jacuzzi pool was a big hit on those cooler days as well! We would definitely rent this property again!

Elisabeth P. - Posted: 1/29/2022

Thank you for staying with us, Elisabeth! We love the views from Beach to Bay especially. Hope to host you ladies back again soon!

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Our family enjoyed the unit. We loved that we were able to use the beach and the bay anytime.

Cheryl F. - Posted: 7/30/2021

Cheryl, thank you for choosing your families getaway with us! We are happy to hear you got to enjoy the beach! The island will be waiting for your next return.

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This is great for multi family vacation. Very nice view and steps away from Beach. Nice Deck and very good location for Kayaking .

VENKATA V. - Posted: 6/30/2021

Thank you so much for your review Venkata! We look forward to having you stay with us again!

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This property is fantastic. We are not your typical group who would be renting a large beach house (we are all adults in late forties, early 50s) - but we wanted to do something special for my husband's big birthday. This wonderful place certainly fit the bill! It is open, clean, with lots of great light, fantastic bedrooms and bathrooms, and amazing outdoor spaces. The balconies and dock are terrific, and it is a 3 minute walk to the beach, which was so convenient and lovely.

Elaine G. - Posted: 5/2/2021

Thank you so much for staying with us Elaine! You chose a fantastic property! Beach to Bay is amazing and we are so happy that you had an enjoyable experience. It sounds like you and your group had lots of fun in the sun. We hope that you will allow us to host you on your next adventure to the islands. We love our guests. We are happy, when you are happy :)

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Great location, very clean, we loved the jacuzzi but would rather prefer a swimming pool. Lot of fishing and great views from every single room at the property. Our only negative was the air conditioning not working properly at the first floor, temperature was hold on 72 and was impossible to raise it. And internet and TV not always working on the 2nd floor. But again, minor issues. Great and highly recomemded property.

Miguel B. - Posted: 10/13/2020

Miguel, we want to thank you for choosing to stay with us here on the island! We are so delighted to hear you enjoyed all the endless fishing and outdoor fun! We welcome you back anytime and appreciate the feedback on the room temps and internet issue. The island will be waiting for your return.

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This house fit us perfect! Very clean and in a great area. Will definitely stay again.

Stephanie R. - Posted: 8/26/2020

Stephanie we are so happy to hear that the beach house was a perfect fit for everyone! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to your return.

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We stayed at this property with our 6 teen/adult kids and 3 of their spouses and my husband and I. We LOVED it and are hoping to return. The bedroom and bathroom set-up was perfect for us. We loved that 4 of the bedrooms had their own bathrooms! The 3rd floor sitting room with a gorgeous view has pull out beds that we used, too. Sheets were clean wrapped. The bunk room has full size beds and they are so cozy. People liked gathering in there to watch TV. We were a little nervous about staying away from home with Covid-19, but after entering the house, we weren't concerned at all. It was immaculate!!! We had small dogs and moved couches to get their toys and there wasn't even dust under them. The location was exactly what we'd been looking for - a dock to fish on any time and a short walk to the beach. It was great for keeping everyone happy! We rented kayaks and had them delivered so they were there when we arrived. If you have adventurous people, I highly recommend that. We saw manatees and dolphins every day from the house and dock. We caught lots of fish, too. There are plenty of dishes and silverware and we loved the huge round table. We pulled up the stools so all 11 of us could sit together. The living area by the kitchen was our main hang-out but we didn't all fit on the soft furniture but people could sit at the table chairs and still be together. The WiFi worked great, plenty of hot water, 2 sets of washer and dryers, beach wagon, small pool, balconies and outdoor hose and shower, were all added perks. The roof lookout offered great nighttime star views. Any issues we had were resolved promptly (they were minor and just part of normal living). Here are some tips for future guests: The gas stove and oven was very difficult for us to figure out - oven takes lots of tries before it finally turn on. There are small pictures of the burners in front of the knobs...turn two of the same picture on to get enough flame to boil water. Push in and turn. Be sure to hold the START button on the dishwasher AGAIN if you open it to add something (don't just shut it or it won't complete the cycle). The bedroom on the 2nd floor that is closest to the stairs has an AC unit in the closet so don't put your light sleepers in that room. There is not a light on the dock so bring one if you want one for night fishing. There isn't a ladder on the dock which makes getting into kayaks tricky. The pool is small but can have a current/heat. FUN! YOU WILL LOVE IT HERE!

Jena S. - Posted: 8/14/2020

Jena, thanks so much for all the wonderful feedback and suggestions. We appreciate your stay with us and we loved being your home away from home while here! We look forward to your next island adventure, as you were fabulous guests to host!

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We had the best time at this house ! Plenty of room for everyone ! Great pool and great location ❤️

Michelle A. - Posted: 7/28/2020

Michelle, thank you for staying in our waterfront home. We loved being your home away from home while here and hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again.

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Great experience.

Aulbert A. - Posted: 7/4/2020

Thank you Aulbert for your stay. We are thrilled to hear the home was a perfect fit and you enjoyed the endless views. We welcome you back anytime.

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This is a beautiful house located directly on Sarasota Bay but a short 5 minute walk to Bradenton Beach, which is lovely. The house is beautifully decorated with neutral colors and has a fully stocked kitchen. It was very comfortable for our group and we all enjoyed the beautiful sunrises in the morning. We would definitely stay here again!

Stephanie R. - Posted: 6/24/2020

Errol, we loved being your home away from home while here and are happy to hear you enjoyed the endless views as much as we do. We look forward to your return.

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The property is wonderful for large families. Each couple in our family had their own space with very comfortable bedrooms. The common areas were roomy as well. Loved the views. The beach was close and provided beautiful sunsets. Loved the preserve just 0.9 mile away. Grocery store was close. We really never needed to leave the island. Miniature golf was enjoyable. Walking and jogging were very easy along the beach on the common path. The home had everything you need for the beach, umbrella, chairs, sand toys, ice chest. Perfect 👍

Debbie P. - Posted: 1/15/2020

We appreciate your review Debbie, and hope to host you again soon!

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Great House for a Large Group

Dawn C. - Posted: 8/21/2019

Thank you for staying with us, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay!

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16 of us, 8 adults and 8 children stayed the last week of July here. The property is very comfortable for a large group with plenty of sleeping options. The kitchen, main floor area is open with fantastic views of the bay and lots of space. While you directly face the bay, where it's fun to watch the boats and the Cortez draw bridge, you're also literally just a 1/2 block from the gulf side and a very nice beach area. It's also an easy walk or bike ride to the historic Bridge Street restaurant area. We did call the property management group with a couple questions and they were very responsive. Highly recommend this house for large groups.

Hal J., Topeka, KS - Posted: 8/4/2019

We're glad you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to hosting you again :)

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I brought the entire family down for Christmas this year and stayed at the Sandbar from Dec-22 thru Dec 29. Best decision ever! This house is BEAUTIFUL in every aspect; from the views, to the cleanliness, to the attention to detail on the decor. I am sometimes a little weary of beach vacation rentals because what you see isn’t always what you get. NOT THE CASE here The Sandbar is a new house so there was no tired furniture, gross things left in cupboards by the previous clan, FRESH linens, and so much more. Ashley was Awesome too! When we got there there was a little Christmas tree and a bottle of wine welcoming us! So sweet! The kids LOVED the backyard with the outdoor pool table, swim spa, and dock for fishing! I COULD GO ON AND ON BUT TO SUM IT UP PERFECTLY: THE SANDBAR IS AWESOME!

Scott Z. - Posted: 1/9/2019

Scott - Thank you so much for the kind review! I loved hosting you and your family here over the holiday. We appreciate you taking such great care of the home, and welcome you back anytime. Hope to hear from you soon when you're ready to come back to AMI. -Ashley

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