Bayshores

This is a beautiful home with spectacular views and plenty of space for six adults to be together without feeling cramped. What we loved:The pool, hot tub/spa and outside grottoThe short walk or drive to Holmes BeachWatching the manatees right off our dock The wonderful view of the Skyway bridgeWhat we didn’t love:Packing up to leave We hope to stay here again!

Beth - Posted: 11/30/2025

Hi, Beth, thank you so much for staying with us at Bayshores! We’re thrilled to hear the home, the views, and all that gorgeous outdoor space made your getaway so special. Watching manatees from the dock and catching those Skyway Bridge views are unforgettable moments, and we’re glad you got to enjoy them. Packing up is always the hardest part of island time ending, but we’d love to welcome you back whenever you’re ready for your next Anna Maria escape.

Anna Maria Paradise staff

Fantastic house for our vacation. House was very clean. Had everything we needed. Neighborhood was in a nice area. Views were amazing. Everyone had a great vacation. Highly recommend this rental.

Angie - Posted: 8/24/2025

Thank you for the fantastic review, Angie! We’re so glad the home was spotless, well-equipped, and in such a great location for your family’s getaway. It’s wonderful to hear everyone enjoyed the views and had a memorable vacation. We truly appreciate the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back with Anna Maria Island Accommodations!

Anna Maria Paradise staff

Our family enjoyed a week’s stay! Amazing views, amenities, and location! The house was amazing with the master suite upstairs. All levels of the home have awesome views of the bay with shade throughout the day. The home was clean, well kept, and inviting. We enjoyed the water side pool and hot tub! The outdoor area is amazing with an outdoor TV, plenty of seating, and shade! The house has a beach access 3-5 blocks away which makes this place even nicer! We plan on coming back next year! Book and you will enjoy!

Elijah - Posted: 7/2/2025

Hi, Elijah, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your family had an amazing time during your stay. It's wonderful to know that the house, amenities, and location exceeded your expectations. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back next year. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are grateful for the opportunity to provide you with a memorable vacation experience. Thank you, Anna Maria Island Accommodations

Anna Maria Paradise staff

Lynnelle G. - Posted: 1/1/2025

A pleasant stay for all with no issues. Great fishing off the dock. We were visited by manatees most days. A heron and egret would spend the entire day with us. Will definitely return.

Vanessa L. - Posted: 9/14/2024

Thank you for sharing your experience! It sounds like you had an amazing time with some unforgettable wildlife sightings. We're thrilled to hear everything went smoothly, and we’d love to have you back for another stay. See you next time!

Anna Maria Paradise staff

We started with Hurricane Debby but ended up with a gorgeous week! The house was amazing to just hang out in during the storm. So much space and open living room and kitchen. We really enjoyed our stay!!

Michelle B. - Posted: 8/12/2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that, despite the storm, you were able to enjoy your time at the house. It’s great to know that the space and open layout of the living room and kitchen provided you with comfort and relaxation during Hurricane Debby. We’re thrilled that you had a memorable stay, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!

Anna Maria Paradise staff

This house is amazing! We had six people total staying in the house and there was more than enough room! We cooked almost the entire seven days. We were there plenty of space in the kitchen and cooking items. The outdoor space is phenomenal and the views are fantastic! The boat ramp was perfect for our 24 foot boat even with low tides! I would recommend this place to anyone well worth every dime we spent

Trina F. - Posted: 7/6/2024

Perfect location on the island. Manatees every day swimming in the channel. Best location I’ve had.

Alan S. - Posted: 8/13/2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us, Alan. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon!

Anna Maria Paradise staff

Great vacation! Loved the location and the views!

Rick B. - Posted: 9/21/2021

Great location and amenities!

Joanne B. - Posted: 6/21/2021

Joanne, Thank you for your kind review! We will hope to see you again soon. Regards, Anna Maria Island Accommodations

Anna Maria Paradise staff

We were in awe of the manatees that swam by daily & even had a dolphin swim by. Great location for bike & kayaking, these were delivered right to the house. Enjoyed movie nights on the lanai. Close to the beach & grocery store. It was a wonderful week!

Jude and Nancy J. - Posted: 5/15/2021

This property is absolutely breathtaking! Enjoyed staying on the canal with private home pool and hot tub more then being oceanfront. Will definitely be back!

Trina H. - Posted: 5/8/2021

Our family of four had an incredible time vacationing here. The location was gorgeous. We enjoyed fishing off the dock and watching the manatee swim by. We also spotted dolphin. The outdoor area was great for dinner every night and a nice spot to listen to the rain. The pool and hot tub were perfect temperature. Gorgeous views from the master and kitchen. We can’t wait to be back!

Sandra B. - Posted: 4/25/2021

The house is beautiful. I believe the pictures don’t do the place justice. The beach is about 3 blocks away. The pool was always warm and clean. We would definitely recommended it and we love to go back soon. Nella.

Marianela G. - Posted: 8/23/2020

This was one of the best trips we’ve ever taken as a family. The house has a beautiful view, nice pool area, perfect location for paddle boarding on the canal and a very short walk to the beach, manatee visits etc. it was clean and had everything we wanted. Thank you for a lovely visit!

Farah N., Raleigh - Posted: 7/5/2020

We had a wonderful stay at Bayshores! My husband and I and our daughter’s family had a very relaxing week! It’s a very nice home with all you need to have a great stay. My husband and daughter fished from the private dock and enjoyed catching several different kinds of fish. We visited the beaches which are very close and very clean! The house has keypads for entry and made our late arrival easy for checking in as well as checking out, with no keys to turn in. The house was perfect for our stay!

Shelia W., Mooresville, Indiana - Posted: 10/17/2019

Thank you so very kindly for taking the time to share your thoughts about the home Bayshores. We’re pleased that you found it to be perfect for your family vacation. It is undeniably a great home for fishing from the dock. Thank you for selecting BayShores for your family vacation, and we hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island!

Anna Maria Paradise staff

This house was amazing! We brought our boat, so having it right there was awesome. It is very shallow around that end of the bay but once you figure out the way to the channel you're good. The house was very clean and had almost everything we needed. In fact I wish I had known everything it had: beach chairs, bikes, beach towels, pool toys. The only things it was missing were a muffin pan and a pitcher. The view is amazing. The neighborhood is quiet. It's a short walk to the beach. We saw manatees in the canal right by the dock. We saw dolphins out in the bay while boating. We had such a great time! Thank you so much for sharing this paradise with us!

Jennifer B., Woodstock, Ga - Posted: 10/14/2019

Thank you so much for your feedback on Bayshores. We agree the views from this home are amazing! We’re so glad you got to witness the manatees at the dock and the dolphins in the bay. It is indeed a wonderful experience for people of all ages. We try to keep up with all the extras a home provides, but sometimes previous guests do make purchases of items like bicycles and beach toys and leave them behind for subsequent guests to enjoy. We don’t necessarily know about each of these items, but we’re glad they were for you to enjoy. Because guest comfort and satisfaction is our primary objective, a quick call to our office with a request for any needed kitchen basics, we would have been happy to provide. Next time, please let us know of any needs you have. We thank you again for your feedback and are so glad that you enjoyed the home and all the beauty that Anna Maria Island offers.

Anna Maria Paradise staff

What a beautiful property! We couldn't have picked a better house for our first visit. The rooms were large, and view of the bay was spectacular. The manatees provided us a show every night in the bay, and even saw a couple of dolphins. We were able to fish off of the dock as well. The pool was a great size, with a hot tub (which wasn't warm). The only thing that could have made this better, was if the house had better pillows - the ones provided were cracker thin, which made us all a little stiff throughout the stay. (Beds were comfortable) You may want to bring your own pillows (or rental agency may want to think about upgrading). There is an elevator in the house, which was quite convenient especially when it came to groceries. On our drive to AMI, we made our grocery list, and ordered on-line, which Publix delivered to our door. SUPERB!! We also rented a golf cart for the week, which is a must! We spent countless hours sightseeing throughout the entire island. It was nice to have the ocean breeze during our rides, especially on our night rides. AMI has beautiful sunsets, which we enjoyed every night. We will definitely come back and stay at this property again. We did receive a call one day, stating someone was supposed to come and replace a ceiling fan - no one ever showed up. The guests in that bedroom had to put up with the noise from the fan, clicking all night/week long. Would have been nice to have a follow up call to see if the job was completed.

Tammy B. - Posted: 8/27/2019

Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay with us at Bayshores. We’re glad you enjoy the home and it’s many amenities. It should be noted that the pillows in the home have since been replaced. Our apologies regarding the replacement of the ceiling fan. The fan we were to install had a manufacturing defect and it had to be sent back. We did tried to reach you to let you know but were unable to make contact. We’re glad you enjoyed the home, and its amazing views and the frolicking dolphins and manatees. We hope to see you again on this beautiful island!

Anna Maria Paradise staff

We cannot say enough about this spotlessly clean, beautiful home. Everything we could wish for: fantastic kitchen that was stocked with everything we needed to prepare all but one of our meals; wonderful bedrooms with the most comfortable bedding; beautiful pool and dock (complete with daily visits from the manatees!). We frequently walked to the beach which was only minutes away from the home. Another BIG plus: A great Publix was less than a mile away - woohoo!

Pamela H. - Posted: 8/19/2019

Thank you so much for your review . Bayshores is indeed in a fantastic location overlooking the Bay. Manatees seem to like that area very much. We are so glad that you got to experience them! We trust that you enjoyed vacationing on Anna Maria Island as much as you enjoyed the home and we hope to see you again!

Anna Maria Paradise staff

The house is clean and provided a nice getaway in Holmes Beach. Very quiet, safe neighborhood. Walk/run to the beach. The hot tub and heated pool made our stay!

Lynne T. - Posted: 1/1/2019

Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed your stay with us at Bayshores. We hope to have you stay with us again soon!

Anna Maria Paradise staff

We had a great time on AMI! Red Tide kept us from the beach but we still had fun. The outdoor space area was great. We spent a lot of time in the pool and hot tub!

Sandy J., Lexington, Kentucky - Posted: 8/25/2018

It was an absolutely wonderful experience. The house had everything we needed during our stay. For 3 couples it was a perfect fit. We we fished, kayaked, swam in the pool, biked, did the beach thing and just relaxed. We also enjoyed a family of manatees that was constantly swimming by. We all thoroughly enjoyed the house.

Larry M., Florence - Posted: 6/22/2018

A lovely and quiet setting. Amazing place to wake up to every morning. All of the amenities we needed for a week at the beach.

Anonymous - Posted: 12/16/2017

We all enjoyed this home - perfect location, beautiful views, free island transportation & more. Property Management company is also very pleasant & accommodating. Highly recommended, elevator was a huge asset.

Melinda B. - Posted: 7/1/2016

Our stay at this beautiful Home was quite enjoyable. all adults, It was Mom & 5 daughters, was very spacious and very clean, well kept ! a short walk to the beach. I would definitely recommend this place. We used the monkey bus for our transportation, we enjoyed it too what an adventure. Restaurant- our favorite was The Feast. great memories !!

Henry M., berlin ohio usa - Posted: 6/28/2016

We had a most wonderful stay. The location on the canal is truly magnificent,with fabulous views of the bay. The house was everything we could have wished for, with all the comfort and facilities of a true home. We particularly enjoyed the views from balconies on the two upper levels, where we enjoyed the late evening sun almost every day. The elevator proved a real asset and was a great help, particularly with luggage and groceries. Really first class, but just one small point - this our second visit to Anna Maria Island and in both properties the large ground floor area/garage would have be benefitted from toilet facilities for days spending time around and in the pool. We would recommend this property and hope to visit again some day. Keith and Wendy Hampshaw, UK

Keith H. - Posted: 6/26/2016

The location on the end of the canal looking out onto the bay gives you a million dollar view. The pool area is so quiet and peaceful. Actually saw several manatees swimming in the canal while lounging around the pool. The views are great from all of the decks. The elevator is nice to use when moving in and out. Walk to beach although we found parking at the beach most days in this area. Walk to restaurants, shops, Publix, and CVS. Would rent this house again no question.

Bruce L., Glenmont, NY - Posted: 4/5/2016

This being our first experience with VRBO we selected a location recommended by friends in an attempt to keep it simple. We rented this property for family time and a much needed vacation not knowing how easy this would be, and it was very easy. The property owner was extremely responsive to inquiries and ensured the property was fully ready for our stay. Everything was provided with the exception of the clothes we brought and the food we ate. The house is outstanding: clean and well maintained. The elevator is a very nice benefit and the pool was a very nice addition we did not know was there when we made our reservation. The house is a couple blocks off the beach with easy access and activities for all ages are plentiful.

William C. - Posted: 7/31/2015

This house is the best of the best is awesome and the added swimming pool makes it the only one I will ever rent , Dennis is wonderful to work with and this is the third year we have rented from him, beautiful house and great location !!

barry r., longwood - Posted: 7/8/2015

Loved the property and excited about next year. Stayed first part of April 2015. We had a small boat that we brought down so the dock and lower garage were perfect. The proximity to the intracoastal and Gulf of Mexico by boat were ideal. Plenty of room for a family of four and the master suite with attached office was great to have. Looking forward to renting again next year!

Mike L. - Posted: 6/27/2015

Everything was wonderful...the house, location and town. The house was spotless and even better than the pictures. We are a family of five (kids ages 11, 13 and 15). There was plenty of room and we loved the master suite upstairs. The elevator was extremely helpful when unloading/loading suitcases, groceries, etc. The views were awesome and the pool was an unexpected surprise for us! The location is so peaceful and quiet, and a quick walk to the beach or trolley. It was also so enjoyable to walk out the back door, jump on our boat and go catch lots of fish. The entire process, reservations to checkout, were so easy. I can't say enough about our vacation, but it was the best! Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home.

Caren C. - Posted: 6/27/2015

We stayed for a week in November 2014 and couldn't be happier!! The house was quite large and nicely furnished. The views are spectacular, especially from the third floor master! We fishe off the deck every day and rented a boat to utilize the dock further. We saw dolphins and a manatee within 10 feet of the dock! Incredible! Everything is very close and the shops and restaurants we went to were all excellent! We caught some nice fish off city pier and had a fish fry. We will return for sure!

Dave M. - Posted: 1/21/2015

Loved this home!!! We have stayed in many homes on the island. This one is for sure our new favorite!! Beautiful and comfortable home amazing views and close to everything! Already trying to decide when we can come back.....

Anonymous - Posted: 9/17/2014

This was a special week I had organized for my Mom's 70th Birthday! The home was beautiful and everyone was so happy! The gentleman that rented the home went out of his way to help me! THANK YOU for helping make my Mom's Birthday so special!

Laura G. - Posted: 10/19/2013

This house is awesome! The views from the living room/kitchen area and master suite were incredible! The house was super clean and very well maintained. The owners have thought of everything- even a cooler with ice packs for a beach picnic and real hand soap instead of those annoying bar soaps lol! The walk to the beach took less than 5 minutes and was a breeze. It is also super close to the Beach Cafe where we had breakfast a few times. We even had the pleasure of watching a family of manatees off the deck play in the bay. The price of the home was extremely reasonable, too. We hope to be able to make it back soon!

Samantha M. - Posted: 9/27/2013

Our Family of four (including two teenagers) vacation annually on Anna Maria Island. This was our first time staying on the east side of the island. We ran two jet skis, which we launched from four houses down at the private boat launch and kept them tied up on the dock during the week. The views from the home are amazing. The home is decorated with a fun, tropical flavor. The kitchen was well-stocked and the linens were very nice. We look forward to returning soon!

Anonymous - Posted: 7/13/2013

the house was amazing and the most beautiful views on the island! a close walk to the beach , and great fishing in your back yard ! my son in law brought his boat , the ramp was just a few yards away and we docked in the back of the house . I highly recommend renting this house , and the owner Dennis is great to work with ! We can`t wait to get back , Barry.

barry r., longwood - Posted: 6/20/2013

We have been coming to Anna Maria Island for about 10 years and have stayed in many parts of the island. This house offers unsurpassed views of the bay and the bridge. There were only four of us, my husband and I and our two teenage kids. We all enjoyed the house very much. It is comfortable, well equipped and spacious. It will comfortably house twice as many people. My husband and my daughter loved the fact that they could fish right off the dock. They spent many hours catching very large fish. The house is easy to get to from Manatee Avenue, also a walking distance ( or a short bike ride ) from Publix. We highly recommend it.

Anna P. - Posted: 3/7/2013