Spectacular Beach & Dolphin Views! Huge Private Balcony! 2BR/2BA Upstairs Villa

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A view of the 2 bedroom balcony from the Gulf water and a more secluded beach

Sunset west balcony side has roof extension for any weather enjoyment.

Amazing beach and sunset views through new top quality insulated windows & doors

Card table window has spectacular views of the Gulf Sunsets & often Dolphins

Aerial photo looking west at the property, balcony and beautiful Gulf of Mexico

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 688.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Bradenton Beach, FL

Historic Bridge Street Pier
‪6 min walk‬
Cortez Beach
‪10 min walk‬
Coquina Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room queen sofa bed

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Watch the frequently seen Dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico from this 2BR/2BA all upstairs beach view villa with unique huge wrap-around balcony or from the beautiful Gulf beach across Gulf (of Mexico) Drive...
Gulf water views from most every room! An hour or so before the sunset, fire up the large stainless grill in the picnic area (on property, just below your private picnic table) and enjoy your meal on your own private balcony while watching the worlds BEST Sunsets…

Villa A is located in the middle of Bradenton Beach city on the southern (most walkable) end of Anna Maria Island.

Walk to all convenience: Walking distance to the best the island has to offer, including the FREE AMI Trolley, Historical Bridge Street, the Bradenton Beach city pier, the Bay, lots of local restaurants, shops, beach bars, ice cream parlors, and of course one of the very BEST island beaches in America.

Stay here for a beach wedding (just across Gulf Drive) and rent other 1 bedroom first floor apartments, also with kitchens. IE: Vrbo 426725, Vrbo 3495688ha, Vrbo 3501492ha

• Last Minute Stay: When / if available and you wish to book with-in 24 hours of arrival you may “contact host,” below to submit your last minute booking request.

•All Check-ins/outs are 24/7 and Contactless, with electronic key boxes in the patio.

•We do offer a place to keep luggage before / after check in/out, when available.

Keywords: Villa, 4-plex, Quad-plex, Apartment, Cottage, Condo, bungalow, beach house

Property manager

Mike

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Strictly: Children MUST ALWAYS remain supervised

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking

*Rental Agreement(RA) will be needed following payment And prior to arrival, only if/when name on reservation does NOT match the payment (payers) name

Mindfully towards sound & safety: Toddlers MUST remain under full adult supervision, no running or jumping upstairs at anytime..

•By booking online with us, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, as well as any other viruses.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bradenton Beach

Located in Bradenton Beach, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bradenton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Bradenton Beach Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Historic Bridge Street Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Cortez Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Coquina Baywalk - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Coquina Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wicked Cantina - ‬4 min walk
‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬6 min walk
‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
‪Seafood Shack - ‬15 min walk
‪Island Time Bar And Grill - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Beach & Dolphin Views! Huge Private Balcony! 2BR/2BA Upstairs Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Beach & Dolphin Views! Huge Private Balcony! 2BR/2BA Upstairs Villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Beach & Dolphin Views! Huge Private Balcony! 2BR/2BA Upstairs Villa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Beach & Dolphin Views! Huge Private Balcony! 2BR/2BA Upstairs Villa located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach Marina and Cortez Beach. Bradenton Beach and Bridge Street are also within 5 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER G.

12 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break

The unit was clean and in a great location. Walking distance from beach, restaurants and shopping. The wrap around deck is amazing! They are still renovating from the hurricane.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn D.

4 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This was our 4th year staying here. It has absolutely everything you need (linens, starter items, beach chairs, dishes, etc) Great location (never have to use our car). Beach across the street, restaurants nearby. This rental is quiet and comfortable. Captain Mike cares about his property but also cares about his guests. A great stay as always. Will be returning again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

22 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Celebration

Unit A was wonderful. We loved the viewing deck and amenities. The beach was a very short walk, and the chairs, and wagon were very helpful. We very much enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ilona m.

14 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy Access

We stayed here in the height of summer and while things were a bit quieter than I imagined during the high season, it was lovely. Everything was open the beaches, a short walk across the street but the cart and the chairs and the umbrella made even the hottest beach day enjoyable. They’re parking spaces so some friends from the area parked in our spot and we enjoyed a lovely day on the beach. Everything was clean. The AC worked well and the apartment was well appointed was across the street and some thing I missed reading in the listing, but my help pointed it all out to me, we had a great day and would definitely come again

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystall

7 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Amazing host, Mike helped us a lot throughout our stay. He kept us to date with instructions and details. When we asked questions he would get back to us immediately. Both the villa and area were beautiful! Although our trip didn’t have the best weather, still loved our stay and service.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clark J.

4 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bradenton Beach

Excellent location walking distance to dining and Bridge Street. Mike was a very gracious host, was able to help with travel issues related to The CrowdStrike Outage. Hope to stay again on a future trip to the beach!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luana M.

3 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cozy spot near everything!

We had a wonderful week at this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom place. It had everything we needed, from beach chairs to beach toys. The porch had beautiful views, and we even got to see dolphins and the beautiful sunset. We really enjoyed our stay. The location was amazing, close to everything! It was just across the street from the beach, making it very walkable. We also rented a golf cart to stroll around the island easily. Thanks Mike for sharing your home with us, we will look forward to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

1 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn K.

27 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

This was a great location within walking distance of just about everything we wanted or needed. Or right next to the Trolley stop if wanted to explore a little further. Mike was great! So friendly and accommodating in any way he could! We hope to be back with the kids next time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

16 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Perfect Beach Experience

The owner was in constant contact and made the process seamless. The location is perfect so we didn't have to deal with any beach traffic which is worth it in itself. Perfect views and accomodations. The owner went to great legnths to make sure that the property had everything we needed including beach umbrellas and wagons to take to the beach. Overall awesome experience well worth the money. We will be back for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

15 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bradenton Beach

Enjoyed

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

9 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week!

This was my sixth stay in Villa A. So convenient to the beach and restaurants. Villa A has everything for a wonderful vacation in AMI!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ammar

3 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Wonderful option. Clean and convenient. Steps to the beach. Great communication with the owner. Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty D.

26 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love Bradenton Beach

11 days of fun, relaxation and the beautiful beach

Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal s.

10 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

This place was wonderful, has amazing views. Condo was stocked with everything you need, all you have to bring is clothes and food. We’ll definitely be staying here again. Mike is a great host.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

8 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This place is fantastic! I think a lot has to do with the owner Mike. He runs a well oiled operation and keeps his property in top shape! Excellent commination and we just had such a great great time. Thank you Mike!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

3 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Goegeous

Property is my new favorite place to stay. Beautiful views and short walk to everything. Host is very accommodating. The property has everything you could need or want for a fun vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

17 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aweome stay!

It was great!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn D.

1 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect, Perfect, Perfect

We returned for our 3rd time! We absolutely love it here. Captain Mike is constantly upgrading his place to make sure his guests have the best stay possible. He has thought of everything! Great location, beautiful beach, amazing view. Super clean and everything you need. Already booked for year four.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gokul P.

2 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

We chose the 2 bed 2 bath apartment. The apartment was very clean and well appointed. The view from the deck was awesome, you can see sunset right from the deck. It’s also close to a lot of good restaurants and shopping. Will definitely come back again if we happen to visit the area again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akriti K.

2 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Salty living

Had a great experience here, couldn’t ask for a better location! Very short walk to the beach and walking distance from a lot of restaurants/shopping. The unit was clean and the porch was perfect for relaxing and watching the sunset. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

23 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Captain Mike’s!

Our stay at Captain Mike’s was perfect! Great location, super clean and great communication from the host. Can’t wait to stay there again next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

14 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay

This was our 3rd stay on the island and the best place we've stayed yet. The house is well positioned, right across from the beach. The porch is awesome for sunsets. The house was comfortable and everything was really clean. We were also appreciative of the good condition of beach chairs/umbrella and wagon. It was great!! Thankyou We'll definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

11 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and views!

My wife and I enjoyed a fantastic anniversary trip at Mike's place. Self check-in was a breeze and Mike did a very good job of communicating with us. The wrap around deck and views of the gulf is obviously the gem of this rental! We loved taking in the sunset from the deck each night. Inside is very clean, charming and has everything you need for cooking and the beach. The cooler, chairs, umbrella, and cart were so useful to have. We loved the location of where we were at. Only a couple minutes to walk to Bridge Street and all of the shopping, restaurants and bars there. We had plans to go up to Pine Street at the north end of Anna Maria one day, but once we parked our car - we never wanted to leave the area, and had no reason to. The beach across the street was not very busy with other people. It was so nice to feel like you had the beach to yourself. I would highly recommend Mike's place to anyone and we would gladly return!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mary C.

20 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deceiving photo has unit on the beach unit was on a busy main road over looking the ocean and beach

Balcony had a a great sunset view

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mike

U. S. C. G. master licensed captain Mike, advanced international scuba diver that is knowledgeable about the area he lives in. Mike is friendly, has enjoyed raising a family, working, and living in beautiful Bradenton for over 29 years, only a couple miles away from this beautiful panoramic beach view property and has no plans to leave.

"Our goal & wishes at Salty Living Island Rentals is that you have what you need and sincerely enjoy your stay... When you leave take mostly good memories, a few sand dollars, and many dreams of returning…"
Mike

Why they chose this property

Capt. Mike, owner of Salty Living Rentals & Property Services (SLRPS) Purchased this 2 story / 4-plex located right in the center of beautiful Bradenton Beach because of its location and proximity to the Beach, City Parks, and the Bay. The property has plenty of room with 5 on site parking spaces (for 4 apartments), two assigned parking spaces for the upstairs villa, one accessible from the front (west) & / or one from the rear (east, separate entrance) of the building. Addition daytime public parking is on the east side of the building a short 1/2 block away for a wedding or day time visitors.

What makes this property unique

When you stay here you can park your car and forget it (recommended). Everything you need is right here within walking distance or a short FREE Island Trolley ride away, including Historical Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach city pier and much of the BEST the island has to offer.
The Sand Dollar white sandy beach has natural wading pools just past the surf. Sometimes there is almost no surf at all, which is popular with relaxation seeking rafters. Wave runners, sail boats, kayaks, beach or charter scuba (ask diver, Capt. Mike or the local dive shop), and other watercraft rentals are just a short walk down the beach. Just let Capt. Mike know what type of water sport or leisure activity you wish for before or during your stay and he'll be happy to guide you in the right direction…
Wedding parties can walk from this location for all beach wedding arrangements.

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living room queen sofa bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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