AMI Dock of the Bay - "Over the Water" 2nd Floor - WiFi, Dog-friendly provides amenities, such as a water park and a firepit. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathrooms107 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$1,588
NZ$1,588
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
AMI Dock of the Bay - "Over the Water" 2nd Floor - WiFi, Dog-friendly
AMI Beach + Bay Home with Fishing Pier + Heated Pool on Sarasota Bay - "Dock of the Bay" - "Over the Water" - 2nd floor of duplex
• Unbelievable views of water + birds + wildlife + night lights!
• Relax with fish jumping and birds flying along 1 of only 34 coveted docks-piers south of Cortez Bridge!
• Fish off our dock and rod holders!
• Heated pool with spa jets-benches only 10 feet from Bay!
• Walk 2 blocks to Bridge Street-Key West-style restaurants,bars
• Live Music heard on dock + WiFi!
Sleeping arrangements:
• King bedroom with closet, lights, ceiling fan, and door to parking lot.
• Queen bedroom 1 with fabulous Sarasota Bay + dock views, pool + bay walk-out sliding glass doors, closet, lights, ceiling fan, and next door to primary bathroom.
• Queen bedroom 2 with new en suite bathroom with new vanity and new shower and toilet, closet, dresser, light, and ceiling fan.
Our original AMI home is much easier to navigate than new-build 3-story homes on Anna Maria Island because our first floor is on the ground level and the second floor is one easy set of stairs. Other rebuilt homes on the island usually require climbing multiple flights of stairs up or taking small elevators. • Cornhole bean bag toss game + board games.
• Renovated kitchen.
• Dish Network satellite TV with DVR for recording shows while at the beach or Bridge Street.
• High-speed Wireless internet for webcasts.
• First floor of duplex is also available for family reunions or friends reunions, wedding, private party, and for complete privacy with salt water pool + dock.
Florida's best-kept secret, Anna Maria Island (AMI), features beautiful white sugar sand beaches, older Florida charm, award-winning restaurants, and shopping all within easy walking distance or a ride aboard the free "Anna Maria Island Trolley". One of the few places in the world where the sunset is regularly applauded, this tiny slice of paradise stretches for 7 miles into the Gulf. Just across the Cortez bridge on the south side of the island, is the old school Florida fishing village of Cortez, where restaurants have excellent seafood and some have live music.
Entire 2nd=top floor of home with Beach Cart + Chairs + shared Pool + Dock + 4 Kayaks + 4 Paddleboards
Message + Text + Phone
• Special views that you have to experience to appreciate fully!
• Sit back and relax with the fish jumping and birds flying along 1 of only 34 coveted docks-piers south of Cortez Bridge toward Longboat Pass!
• Fish directly off our pier-dock including fishing rod holders!
• New heated pool with spa jets + benches with views only 10 feet from Sarasota Bay!
• Walk 2 blocks to Bridge Street Key West-style restaurants, bars, and shops (downtown Bradenton Beach), Bridge Street Pier, + listen to the Clock Tower bells ringing on each hour.
• 140 steps to Cortez Beach on the shortest AMI block from the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay.
• All new sliding glass doors + deck panels + deck flooring + inside flooring + new 2nd bathroom + windows + aqua-marine siding costing $75,000 through whole home.
• Watch the amazing animal life swim + fly + sit from inside or outside your home including Dolphins, Manatees, Rays, Brown Pelicans, Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Osprey (Sea hawks), White Ibis, and Wood Ducks paddling either in the backyard or on the pier pilings or next to the sea wall or in Sarasota Bay.
• Walk our 2 Paddleboards + 2 Kayaks down concrete stairs directly from the seawall into Sarasota Bay 15 feet behind home or from Jet Ski dock + paddle to Bridge Street Pier, historic Cortez fishing village, Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass, Jewfish-Goliath Key, or wherever else you like around AMI!
• Watch the mainland thunderstorms + lightning + even NASA rocket launches at Cape Canaveral on clear days or nights over the inter-coastal Sarasota Bay and see sheets of rainwater coming toward the home.
• Water views everywhere with 18 new windows + sliding glass doors all around the home.
• Enjoy the night lights of Bridge Street Pier, Cortez Bridge, downtown Sarasota, and the anchored boats in Sarasota Bay.
• Listen to Live Music while on the Dock+Deck+Backyard from the wonderful performers at Bridgetender Tiki Bar!
• Jet Ski (rent or bring your own) to ride it directly up onto our 2 Jet Ski docks.
• Beach Jetty access into the Gulf of Mexico for views and fishing off Cortez Beach off 6th Street.
• Coquina Beach is only 6 blocks to the south + connected to Cortez Beach!
• Coquina Baywalk + Coquina Boat ramp on Leffis Key only 12 blocks to the south.
• Beercan Beach on Longboat Pass only 15 blocks to the south or a boat+jet ski+kayak+paddleboard ride away.
This is only 1 of 15 beach homes on Anna Maria Island that are family stays at, which should tell you a ton!
• Special views of water + birds + wildlife + lights at night that you have to experience to appreciate fully!
• Sit back and relax with the fish jumping and birds flying along 1 of only 34 coveted docks+piers south of Cortez Bridge toward Longboat Pass!
• Fish directly off our pier+dock including fishing rod holders!
• Soak in our new heated pool with spa jets + benches with views only 10 feet from Sarasota Bay!
• Walk 2 blocks to Bridge Street Key West-style restaurants, bars, and shops (downtown Bradenton Beach), Bridge Street Pier, + listen to the Clock Tower bells ringing on each hour.
• 140 steps to Cortez Beach on the shortest AMI block from the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay.
• AMI properties with beach or gulf views go pitch-black at sunset all night until sunrise because there is zero context to view on the pitch-black Gulf of Mexico. Our home on Sarasota Bay has a fabulous ambiance of soft lights of the Cortez Bridge, Cortez fishing village, and Bradenton and Sarasota in the distance, which is fabulous in the evening! Being on Sarasota Bay is the best ever and is exactly why our family vacations at this home instead of our Beach-view + Gulf-view homes!!
• Our property also allows the sound of soft music wafering across Sarasota Bay from the live singer at the Bridgetender Restaurant and Bar.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Water park
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling 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 (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
No smoking or drugs
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: 2 Dogs
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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
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
VLCWOWJWWX
About the area
Located in Bradenton Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Bradenton Beach travel guide
Does AMI Dock of the Bay - "Over the Water" 2nd Floor - WiFi, Dog-friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at AMI Dock of the Bay - "Over the Water" 2nd Floor - WiFi, Dog-friendly?
As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AMI Dock of the Bay - "Over the Water" 2nd Floor - WiFi, Dog-friendly on 22 Apr 2026 start from NZ$1,588, 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.
Is AMI Dock of the Bay - "Over the Water" 2nd Floor - WiFi, Dog-friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at AMI Dock of the Bay - "Over the Water" 2nd Floor - WiFi, Dog-friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at AMI Dock of the Bay - "Over the Water" 2nd Floor - WiFi, Dog-friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at AMI Dock of the Bay - "Over the Water" 2nd Floor - WiFi, Dog-friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is AMI Dock of the Bay - "Over the Water" 2nd Floor - WiFi, Dog-friendly located?
Nestled on the beach, this Bradenton Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Historic Bridge Street Pier and Bradenton Beach. Bridge Street and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also within 5 minutes.
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AMI Dock of the Bay - "Over the Water" 2nd Floor - WiFi, Dog-friendly Reviews
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Amazing location, comfortable beds, loved being in walking distance to fun restaurants and shopping, the pool was perfectly warm for the cool weather. Highly recommend!
This property is a little quirky but that added to the charm. Being right on the bay with a very short walk to the beach made our trip very relaxing. We look forward to visiting again!
Great place to stay in Bradenton Beach. Location is perfect to bay, beach, restaurants and shops as you can walk everywhere. Comfortable unit with gorgeous views from inside and outside. Love availability of pier, paddle boards and kayaks. Would definitely stay again!
The location of the house is unbeatable... short walk to the beach, dock right outside the house with gorgeous views and opportunities to kayak/paddleboard and fish. It sits a couple blocks away from Bridge Street historic district. BOOK THIS HOUSE!
My family and I loved our stay! We were celebrating my daughter’s sweet sixteen! Loved the dock and we were so close to the beach 🏝️ Thank you for a great memorable weekend!
We loved our stay here! It was just perfect. From the gorgeous sunrises on the bay to the super easy and close walk over to the beach, all was wonderful.
Great water views from the property. Easy access to the beach. Host provided all we needed in the vacation rental. Host very responsive to any questions I had prior to our arrival.
Beautiful place and location is perfect for a quick getaway. Comfortable setting and lots of room. Patio is perfect overlooking the bay and the beach within walking distance. Very well equiped. Will stay again and most likely rent both floors !!
This property has breathtaking views. Waking up each morning on the bay was tremendous and just a short walk to the beach. The rental was very clean and came with many amenities that my family loved, such as kayaks, paddle boards and bikes. We will definitely be coming back!
This property was right by everything we wanted to do and see! We also rented a golf cart to go to the north point of the island. The sunrise was so pretty from the dock. We really enjoyed this place it was equipped with everything we needed. I recommend this place to stay if you are looking for a place in Bradenton Beach!
We absolutely loved this house! The wall of sliding glass doors provided amazing views of the water from kitchen, living room and even from bed! We felt like we were staying on a house boat. Saw dolphin from the dock. Very peaceful and tranquil location yet super close walking distance to beach as well as to great restaurants and bars. House was well equipped and extremely clean. Perfect place to stay on AMI. Looking forward to booking it again for our next trip.
This stay was amazing, even though the area was affected by a Hurricane a few months earlier. The owner's were great to stay in touch prior to the stay and several times during our stay. The property was better than expected, with location, cleanliness, and things to do around the area. Everyone had a great time, fished, watched the sunrise and sunsets, which are unmatched, and got plenty of R&R during the Soccer trip. We look forward to visiting again and using other properties during trips back to FLA and to other destinations. Really appreciated the attention to detail, especially the Christmas decorations as we left a cold and snowy Michigan, it still made it seem like the holidays!! Thank you!!
This home was amazing from start to finish! The large windows across the backside of the house overlooking the bay created beautiful views all day long. The rooms were spacious and clean. Kitchen stocked with everything you may need. Conveniently located to literally everything! The beach is a 2-3 minute walk across the street, the AMI trolley stops right at the end of the street. Walking distance to Bridge Street shopping (take the back way behind all the houses, it’s faster and more scenic of the bay) and several restaurants. We really enjoyed the kayaks, paddle boards, fishing poles, and heated pool! We would 100% come back to this home and hope to do so soon!
We stayed in the upstairs unit. It had everything that was needed. The view is gorgeous can not beat it. Had some AC issues but after talking to the owner and closing the curtains and using the portable units it took care of that. Refrigerator wasn’t working well but my husband fixed that and sofa is broken. I talked with the owner about those things and I am sure he will fix them. Seemed very engaged in the upkeep of the unit. Whoever layed the vinyl in the kitchen should never lay vinyl again 😂. Beds were very comfortable. Shower pressure in back bedroom bathroom wasn’t good we did try to fix that but didn’t have much luck. Lots of space for toiletries. Nice that they had beach towels and chairs. All in all it was a great place to stay I would definitely go back just maybe not in the summer as all the beautiful windows and doors leaves so much heat in you can’t fully enjoy that beautiful view.
Michele G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Haley H.
11 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location
Host was rude and unhelpful
The location and house itself were okay. Amazing housekeeping, but the dishwasher is broken and there are leaks in the bedrooms from air conditioners. Several rusted and unusable bikes took up space where parking is atrocious if staying when another tenant is there as well. Host claims parking lot fits 4 and is adamant to stay in designated parking areas where “signs are located” but there are no longer any signs and 4 cars are impossible to fit without blocking others in and backing up to get out is difficult as you have to reverse out into another house’s driveway and between other buildings just to leave. We were told from the host to act like adults and figure it out ourselves when we asked for clarification about parking. Would not rent from him again due to attitude and a lack of accountability about upkeep of his rentals.
This was our first time to Anna Maria Island, and we didn't know when we booked how perfect the location was! It's right on the bay, only a few minutes to the beach, and a couple blocks from the shops and restaurants on Bridge Street. Don't bother with the trolley - it says it comes every 20 minutes, but it's more like every hour, and all the action is really right where you're at (at least since the hurricane). The home was nice and clean. The full wall of sliding glass doors overlooking the bay made for a beautiful way to wake up in the morning, and we enjoyed gorgeous sunrises while sipping on coffee. The beds were comfortable. While the downstairs patio/pool area was a shared space between us and downstairs, we felt a bit like we were invading their space. Plus the downstairs guests were smokers, so it made for an unpleasant place to hang out. We did have fun taking out the kayaks and paddleboards one day.You could tell the home was recently renovated, as most places were on the island since recovering from the hurricane. We had a lock issue one day and the owner was quick to have someone come over and fix it. The dishwasher had an error code when we tried to run it the morning we left, so we didn't get that working. The check-out list felt a bit excessive: stripping our own beds and doing the first load of laundry. We had an early flight so we were up at 4am doing this stuff.Overall we would go back for the view and location!
We had a fantastic stay at this house! It was perfect for our family, offering ample space and comfort. The host was incredibly responsive, ensuring we had everything we needed. The dock and heated swimming pool were standout features that added so much enjoyment to our trip. Plus, the beach was just a short walk away, making it super convenient. We would definitely stay again.
The property had everything you need for a great beach vacation. Chairs for the beach, wagon for the beach, paddleboards, kayaks, a cooler to take to the beach. They thought of everything!