This is our 3rd year staying in this unit:GoodâŠbeds super comfy and location is great with bay view and short walk to beachNot So GoodâŠ.LR Furniture needs updating as it is not comfortable. Guest bath door does not latch and some mini bath soap would be helpful
This place was amazing and will be returning. The location is quiet yet close to the beach and has a fantastic view of the bay. We had so many dolphins swim by the docks to the point we lost count. The place is very roomy and bigger than what the pictures show. Also, the pool has bathrooms nearby so no need to run up to the condo if you have little kids. The kitchen has everything you could want, and the host responded quickly when we had a question. We have stayed many different places on the island and this was by far our favorite. I can't say enough great things!
We enjoyed our stay. Clean and comfortable. Great location. Watched sunrise from the balcony and walked one block to the beach for sunset. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Great place to stay to enjoy the island lifestyle.
Great location! Loved the size and my son enjoyed fishing off the dock every night. Excellent communication with the owners! Thank you for a great week!
Such a lovely condo and great location, looks across the bay and only a short walk to the beach and local bars/restaurants and shops.
Weâll definitely recommend and re-book in the future
This was our 2nd time staying at this property. Communication with owner is always excellent. Views are incredible! Place is well stocked with everything you cluld possibly need!
Location location location
Loved the bay view and short walk to the ocean. A wagon would have made it perfect
Condo is beautiful with plenty of space for 4 adults. It could use a few more towels for beach and bath. We will be staying again next year. Restaurants and shopping are close byâ€ïž
I couldnât give enough compliments for our stay. The condo smelled CLEAN as soon as walked in and it truly was clean. The location was perfect. Easy beach access and being on the bay with a dock was perfect for our oldest son that loves to fish. There were chairs, umbrellas, kids toys and a float available to use. We will be returning!
This condo was very nice. It is very relaxing to sit on the deck and watch the boats. The condo owners provide things that others don't. There were trash bags, dish soap, laundry supplies and plenty of towels and wash rags.
We stayed at this beautiful and well maintained condo for the second time. It was again spotless upon our arrival and we immediately felt "at home". The very first coffee in the morning at sunrise on the balcony overlooking the bay is priceless. Two BR/BA with two teens is a must ;) and with the pool in the backyard and the ocean just steps away there is something for everyone.
We had a wonderful week at Anna Maria. We greatly enjoyed the location of the property and the view of the bay from the balcony. The property was very clean and the owners were very responsive with questions etc. The only thing I might suggest would be a cooler and wagon for beach items. Otherwise it was well equipped with everything we needed! The condo was a good size for our family.
Our stay at Bay Watch was perfect. This was our second stay in this unit and I can't think of a thing that I would change. It is clean and comfortable and has everything you might need for a stay near the beach. We especially love being on the bay and spent many hours on the porch and also in the pool. The bed is comfy and we slept with the air off and the sliding doors open. Heaven! Thank you for another great stay in your condo!
We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely book again! We love the location and the view is amazing! The house was well stocked and spacious. The owners were responsive to my questions. I didn't let them know this only because it wasn't a huge deal or something I wanted to deal with once we got settled but there was no extra toilet paper, we had to go buy our own and the cleaning crew was cleaning past our check-in time, this is why I rated check-in a 4.
Other than that, it was a great stay!
The condo was nice and roomy. There was plenty of tp, paper towels, bath towels, etc. very close to the beach and walking distance to restaurants and shops. The only negative would be accessing the parking. There is construction at the condominiums next door and you have to weave around it to get to the parking space.
The location is unbeatable. The neighbors were delightful. The bed was comfy and every amenity we needed was available. The quiet and the views were refreshing! Really, the only failures (and not unlivable ones) were that the floors left our feet and our socks black (just wear flip flops), there was enough mold in the master shower that we used the spare room shower, I cut my foot (not badly) on glass that was not from us, and the TV remote in the master was corroded (the one for the front room worked in the master bedroom, though). In short, it really needs a good attentive cleaning. Even in the face of these shortcomings, I would come back in a minute and am so grateful that Tristan and Donna are willing to share their space with strangers. Thanks for the great time!
The condo was even better than the description and photos. We spent every morning on the back deck watching the sunrise over the bay. Every evening we walked a block to the beach to watch the sunset. The pool was refreshing after a day on the beach. This condo is close to restaurants, shops, the beach and the trolley stop. Everything was spotless and we enjoyed having a full kitchen. The beds were comfortable and we appreciated the washer and dryer. We couldn't believe how quiet it was, we never heard our neighbors. We would absolutely stay here again. Loved our stay!
Tristan graduated from Manatee High School in Bradenton and both of our children were born here. Our careers took us away, but we love to return to Anna Maria Island whenever we can. It's our home-away-from-home. We currently live in Fort Myers, Florida.
Anna Maria Island is a family-friendly place reminiscent of old Florida, with many "mom and pop" businesses and restaurants. That's because, in part, it was developed residentially before high-rises took over in many coastal areas. Over time, the island has managed to retain its quaint feel while happily accommodating a steady stream of visitors drawn to its charm, as well as its beautiful white, sandy beaches that showcase nature at its most magnificent. There's really no other place like it.
Our condo is practically brand new since a summer of 2018 upgrade throughout, but our favorite place to be while there is on the balcony over the bay. It is the width of the unit and is furnished for nature watching, allowing us to observe birds and the dolphin catching their dinners. Facing east, It's a perfect vantage point for relaxed evenings without the sun in your eyes and a cool beverage at hand. We think you will love it, too.