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Blue Bayou | Family fun pool home with hot tub, canalfront with a dock!

Waterfront vacation home with a water park and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Marina
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81597 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria City Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Anna Maria

This vacation home is a short stroll from Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Island Players - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bradenton Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bean Point Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪North Shore Cafe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Blue Bayou | Family fun pool home with hot tub, canalfront with a dock!

❗ Check-in and checkout days are typically Monday or Friday—with some exceptions for holidays and certain times of the year—and never on Sundays.

🤩 If you love this rental but are not getting a quote with the dates you've selected, try changing them to a Monday or Friday, or contact us so we can check the availability for you!
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☀️ Summed Up in a Sentence
Blue Bayou is a three-bedroom pool home on an Anna Maria Island canal with fun amenities, perfect for family vacations.
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✨ Hitting the Highlights
- Pool with basketball hoop and hot tub
- Dock with kayak lift and kayak
- Putting gree
- Beach cart, chairs, umbrella, and cooler provided

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🌅 Painting a Picture
Location
Just a few minutes’ walk to the beach. A few minutes’ more to get to the Pine Avenue shops and restaurants with plenty of noteworthy stops along the way, including Slim’s Place, Ginny’s and Jane E’s, Captain Anthony’s Seafood Market, The White Egret Gift Shop and more. Catch the Free Island Trolley at the stop near the corner of Chilson and Gulf to explore Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach to the south.
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Exterior
Tropical landscaping surrounds a perfectly picturesque coastal home situated on a peaceful canal. A large pool patio with loungers, tables, umbrellas, pool basketball, and hot tub offers multiple options to suit any mood. All the beach essentials are provided – just stock the cooler and head to the sand and surf of the Gulf.
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Interior
The décor exudes coastal living, from driftwood-style floors and wave-tiled backsplash to woven accent pieces and sea inspired patterns. Large windows take full advantage of the natural light and highlight the view of the canal. Three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and over 1500 sq ft of living space gives everyone room to relax.
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😉 Last but Not Least

Make it a multi-family affair! With a new passthrough gate between pool areas, add Salty C Cottage to sleep another eight people.

❌🐶 Please note that pets are not allowed in this rental.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • 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
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,597 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Anna Maria, a short 18-minute walk from Bradenton Beach and also 7 minutes on foot from Palmetto Avenue Beach. You'll also find Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Blue Bayou | Family fun pool home with hot tub, canalfront with a dock!?

This historic vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Blue Bayou | Family fun pool home with hot tub, canalfront with a dock!?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 19.2 mi away (43 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 17.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Blue Bayou | Family fun pool home with hot tub, canalfront with a dock!?

Yes, every accommodation at Blue Bayou | Family fun pool home with hot tub, canalfront with a dock! comes with a deck with some featuring water views.

Blue Bayou | Family fun pool home with hot tub, canalfront with a dock! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aileen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was perfect! Had everything we needed! We will be booking again :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short but sweet

We visited from South Carolina for 4 nights. The house and location was great. About a 7 minute walk to beach access. And close to restaurants and shopping. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025