Bayfront Retreat

Ballentyne M. - Posted: 10/7/2026

We have stayed at this property several times and always enjoy our stay.

Annette L. - Posted: 9/26/2026

There’s something special about welcoming guests back to a favorite home again and again, Rick! We’re so glad Bayfront Retreat by AMI Locals continues to be a place you enjoy staying. Your continued trust means a lot to our team, and we truly appreciate you choosing us for your island getaways. We’ll be looking forward to your next visit and another great stay at Bayfront Retreat!

Prime Vacations staff

Excellent location! As advertised.

Shane E. - Posted: 3/10/2026

Glad to hear it hit the mark, Shane! Bayfront Retreat by AMI Locals really is in a fantastic spot, and we’re happy it was just as advertised for your stay. Sometimes the best thing about island life is simply being in the right place. Hope to see you back on AMI again soon!

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Tyson C. - Posted: 2/28/2026

Thank you for the perfect rating, Tyson! We’re so glad you chose to stay at Bayfront Retreat by AMI Locals and hope you had a fantastic time on the island. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another relaxing getaway!

Prime Vacations staff

Home was beautiful and a beautiful location, clean and ready for us to stay

Randy F. - Posted: 12/27/2025

Hi, Randy, thank you for staying with AMI Locals at Bayfront Retreat! We’re so happy to hear you loved the home and the beautiful bayfront location, and that everything was clean and ready for your arrival. We appreciate you choosing AMI Locals and would love to welcome you back for another relaxing island escape in the future!!

Prime Vacations staff

The heater for the pool and hot tub was not working properly when we got there. The hot tub drained completely several times. Heater finally worked after a technician came out late in the evening.

Annette L. - Posted: 11/16/2025

Hi, Annette, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re so sorry the pool and spa heater weren’t working properly at the start of your stay and that the hot tub drained a few times, we know how frustrating that can be when you’re ready to relax. We appreciate your patience while our technician came out that evening to resolve the issue. If anything ever comes up during a future stay, our local team is always nearby and ready to help right away. We hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back for a smoother experience!

Prime Vacations staff

The property is beautiful. The house is spacious and perfect for large groups. The kitchen is well equipped for food prep. Every bedroom has its own bathroom which was very important for everyone. We did not miss a sunrise or sunset from the rooftop deck! We swam everyday most of the day and same goes for fishing off the dock. We did have some initial pool troubles but management was quick to respond and we did get the problem resolved.

MARY ANN J. - Posted: 6/29/2025

Thank you for choosing us for your recent stay! Every review and every star you give us makes a huge difference to our success. If you enjoyed your stay, we'd love your 5-star review! We hope to host you again in the future!

Prime Vacations staff

We had a great time at this property. We had three separate families and had plenty of room for everyone. The proximity to entertainment on the island was phenomenal! Would highly recommend.

C M. - Posted: 6/22/2025

This house had everything you need and then some, its beautiful views on the river to the sunset views on the roof to all the added features inside made this a memorable rental vacation. Will definitely look to rent again in the future.

Michael H. - Posted: 4/21/2025

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay at our property and were able to take advantage of the beautiful views and amenities. It's our goal to provide an exceptional experience for all our guests, and we're delighted that we were able to accomplish that during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Prime Vacations staff

The house was amazing. It was great to be on the water so the kids could fish and watch the boats including many dolphins sightings!! It was a short walk to town and the beach. The house had everything and it was fun to watch the sunset from the top level. We will definitely be back!!

Erin K. - Posted: 4/13/2025

Thank you for choosing us for your recent stay! Every review and every star you give us makes a huge difference to our success. If you enjoyed your stay, we'd love your 5-star review! We hope to host you again in the future!

Prime Vacations staff

The house is even better than described - it seems like everything is brand new. Every bedroom is beautiful and there are more bathrooms than we could count. The pool/hot tub area is amazing. The location is perfect - just steps from Bridge Street and the pier, and a short walk to the beach. The area is very safe and family oriented. Bradenton Beach is in the process of recovering from the hurricane and their progress is remarkable. Many restaurants and shops are open and eager to do business. We would definitely return here again!

Rachel C. - Posted: 1/5/2025

Thank you so much for the wonderful review of our home! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a fantastic time during your stay. Providing a comfortable, well-appointed, and conveniently located property is our top priority, and it's wonderful to know that we succeeded in meeting your expectations. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Prime Vacations staff

An Absolutely stunning property!!! Very little attention to detail by the owners of the property was a bonus

Gaetano P. - Posted: 12/31/2024

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your kind words about the property. We strive to provide a top-notch experience for all our guests, and your satisfaction is our top priority. We will continue to work diligently to maintain the high standards you've come to expect. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Prime Vacations staff

We will definitely be back! My family had a great time. The house was extremely clean and spacious and had everything we needed.

Anonymous - Posted: 12/27/2024

House is far more beautiful and spacious than the pictures. Every room having a bathroom is priceless! Note: 1 bedroom a queen, not king. Having beach towels, beach chairs and beach carts was so helpful! Several places to eat within walking distance, along with beach access 3 blocks away. And the pool! Lovely! We didn’t catch many fish, but it was nice having the dock right there. We would definitely stay again!

Brooke M. - Posted: 10/8/2024

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that the house exceeded your expectations in both beauty and spaciousness. We’re glad you appreciated the convenience of having a bathroom in every room, as well as the beach towels, chairs, and carts to make your stay easier. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the nearby restaurants, beach access, and the lovely pool. While the fishing may not have been as successful, we're glad you still had fun with the dock! We’d love to welcome you back anytime—thank you again for your kind words!

Prime Vacations staff

Location was amazing. At first I was bit hesitant about the price, but the pictures online don’t do enough justice to this amazing property. Definitely worth it. We had a great time!

Mario - Posted: 9/8/2024

Anonymous - Posted: 9/8/2024

Great

SCOTT W. - Posted: 9/7/2024

Thank you for your review!

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Anonymous - Posted: 9/7/2024

Anonymous - Posted: 5/20/2024

The property worked perfectly for our family reunion! Very seldom do you find a large rental house where every bedroom has its own bathroom. The house had just that and it was a perfect reflection of the pictures posted online. We could walk to a number of restaurants for dinners allowing us to never access our vehicles. The only time we needed to drive was to hit the grocery store only 2.5 miles up the road. We would 100% return to this property in the future.

Jeff P. - Posted: 5/20/2024

Jeff, it sounds like you had a wonderful family reunion at our property, and we're thrilled to hear that it worked perfectly for your needs! We're glad that you found the layout with each bedroom having its own bathroom to be convenient and accommodating. It's fantastic to hear that the property lived up to the pictures posted online, ensuring that there were no surprises upon arrival. Being within walking distance to restaurants for dinners must have been a great convenience, allowing you to fully enjoy your time together without needing to access your vehicles often. We're also pleased to hear that the grocery store was conveniently located nearby for any essentials you needed. Thank you for your glowing review, and we would be honored to welcome you back to our property for another reunion in the future! Your satisfaction means everything to us, and we look forward to hosting you again.

Prime Vacations staff

Place looks fantastic, a lot a spaces for a big family , specially the master balcony and rooftop with great breice and view, conveniently located very close to the beach, just not to comfortable to dock our jet sky due to the high of the dock. we really had a great time.

Juan Carlos - Posted: 4/17/2024

Juan, thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found our place fantastic and spacious, especially for a big family. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the master balcony and rooftop with their great breeze and views. We're glad that the location close to the beach was convenient for you.
We appreciate your comment about the jet ski dock and will take it into consideration for future improvements. We're thrilled that you had a great time overall! If there's anything else we can do to make your next stay even more enjoyable, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Prime Vacations staff

Anonymous - Posted: 4/17/2024

Anonymous - Posted: 3/30/2024

Had a wonderful time at this home. We had a party of 14, so everyone had a room to sleep in and en-suite bathroom which was amazing! The pool was phenomenal. Alternating days at the beach and the pool was perfect! The short walk to Bridge street for dinner, drinks, ice cream and souvenir shopping made for the perfect spring break.

Bridget F. - Posted: 3/30/2024

Very clean and convenient to all AMI ha to offer. Pool was very nice!

E. Currier - Posted: 1/25/2024

Anonymous - Posted: 1/22/2024

We were all so excited when we entered the home. The pictures don't do it justice! It's bigger than we expected and was well kept. We were all very pleased with this home and definitely recommend to anyone thinking about staying here. The management company was also excellent to deal with. We had a little issue with the elevator (probably user error) and they were there to fix it so quick we couldn't believe it! They were definitely great to deal with!

Dave S. - Posted: 1/22/2024

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Dave! We're thrilled to hear that the home exceeded your expectations and was even better than the pictures. It's great that you found it spacious and well-kept, and we appreciate your recommendation to others considering a stay. We're pleased that our team was excellent to deal with and promptly addressed the issue with the elevator. If there's anything else you need or if you have future plans with us, we'd be honored to assist. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another delightful stay!

Prime Vacations staff

What an awesome layout for family! Really close to trolly route. Beautiful sunrise views. Loved this property.

Kyle K. - Posted: 12/20/2023

Kyle, thank you for sharing your positive experience at the property! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the layout, proximity to the trolley route, and the beautiful sunrise views. It's great to know that the property met your expectations for a family stay. If you have any specific highlights or if there's anything else you'd like to share about your stay, feel free to let us know. We appreciate your feedback and are here to assist with any future vacation plans. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future.

Prime Vacations staff

Anonymous - Posted: 12/20/2023

The house couldn’t have been more perfect!! It was clean, and was just as described in the listing. The proximity to the beach and all the shops and restaurants were all walkable. Such a cute area! First time staying in the area, and we will be back!

Tasha K. - Posted: 11/3/2023

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

Prime Vacations staff

We had an amazing weekend - the house was even better than we imagined from the photos!

Liz - Posted: 10/30/2023

Thank you for allowing us to host you, Liz. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon!

Prime Vacations staff

I’ve stayed in mini VRBO properties. The property manager at this location Hass to be the best. We arrived on Sunday evening and had trouble with the elevator. That was one of the biggest factors in our decision to rent this house. I called the property manager and someone came over Sunday evening. The pictures online were very accurate and everything in the house was fabulous. If you ever plan to go to Anna Maria Island/Bradenton Beach rent this property.

Karly G. - Posted: 10/16/2023

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

Prime Vacations staff

We had the opportunity to stay in Bayfront Retreat over the long holiday weekend. The house was big enough to share with 4 families and offered plenty of room for both kids and adults to spread out. The dock allowed us to bring our boats, the location on the waterway was perfect and the pool provided endless hours of entertainment both during the day and at night. Communication with the rental team was great and they were available whenever we needed. We would highly recommend this property and look forward to visiting again in the future!

Stephanie M. - Posted: 9/4/2023

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

Prime Vacations staff

Beautiful home. Great location. This was our 2nd time staying in this home and will return.

Annette L. - Posted: 8/22/2023

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

Prime Vacations staff

Stayed in this beautiful home for three nights and the accommodation was everything we could have hoped for. Property was well maintained and the location was right on the waterfront. Our whole family loved the pool area and the roof terrace provides an exceptional vista of Anna Maria Island, the harbour and the Gulf of Mexico. A truly beautiful property!

Christine M. - Posted: 6/7/2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us, Christine. We are glad you enjoyed the home, pool, and location. You were terrific guests, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

Prime Vacations staff

The view over the waterway on the east side and then ocean view on the west side from the roof top were both incredible. Very comfortable and spacious. We had 13 people. Two masters was awesome. The bunk room accommodated our 6 teenagers beautifully with a nice balcony off of that room for another western view.

Jill S. - Posted: 4/18/2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us, Jill. We are thrilled your family enjoyed the home and its fantastic rooftop views. You were terrific guests, and we hope to host you all again soon!

Prime Vacations staff

Great experience. I love the house and all amenities. I wish I could stay longer.

Diana L. - Posted: 3/26/2023

Thank you for allowing us to host you, Diana. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon!

Prime Vacations staff

The house is beautiful ,the views amazing

Miriam - Posted: 2/13/2023

Miriam, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again soon!

Prime Vacations staff

If the house is amazing (and it is), it’s location is even better. So close to Bridge Street and all the restaurants and bars! When you are on the top floor of the house, it feels more like a cruise ship than a house. You can really see the dolphins swimming in your “backyard“ from anywhere in the house. The kids loved the swimming pool, the grown ups loved having wine on the deck. Overall, we had a perfect stay.

Dorian C. - Posted: 7/25/2022

Beautiful place!

Marseddez - Posted: 7/5/2022

Thank you so much for staying with us, Marsedde! We hope to welcome you back again in the future!

Prime Vacations staff

Excellent property!! Excellent staff!!!

Bobby - Posted: 5/26/2022

This rental was all we hoped for. 5 bedrooms & 51/2 baths were room for everyone. Elevator was a great benrfit. House is decorated very nicely. Close to restaurants & shopping.

WYNETTA H. - Posted: 5/20/2022

Thank you for reviewing your stay, Wynetta! We would love to see you again next time! Kind Regards, AMI Locals Team

Prime Vacations staff

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this house. It’s located in a great area on Anna Maria Island convenient to stores, restaurants, the beach. The only downside about it’s location is the bridge off the island which is one lane each way so sometimes during the day there is heavy traffic and a 15 min drive somewhere ends up being 25-30 min. Otherwise, the house itself is great and well appointed, clean, and decorated nicely. Waking up to the views of the water is always a treat. We look forward to coming back again some time. Just wish it wasn’t so expensive.

Jennifer - Posted: 3/26/2022

Beautiful house; beautiful water views. Easy walk to beach, shops and restaurants.

Linda C. - Posted: 3/19/2022

Thank you for your review, Linda! We hope to see you again! Kind Regards, AMI Locals Team

Prime Vacations staff

We had an amazing stay with family from 3 - 92 years of age. We loved the Bay view and the easy proximity to the beach and restaurants. The master suite is just incredible. Foosball and cornhole were fun to play and everything we needed for the beach was there in the garage including wagons to cart it. Just a few things to note. The listing says 4 king beds but one is a Queen - just to know. Be sure to bring all cooking supplies including salt and pepper - nothing is stocked. We think the house could have a blanket for each bed for cool nights. Also there are either no or not sufficient towel racks in most of the bath rooms which would be helpful.

Molly L. - Posted: 3/5/2022

Thank you for your review, Molly! We love hearing about a large family vacation and we are so happy to hear that the home worked well for your entire party. Thank you for this feedback. We have verified the bedding in the home and updated our listing accordingly. We hope to see you again in the future. Kind Regards, AMI Locals Team

Prime Vacations staff

We loved our stay. We had an issue with pool and the technician was there within an hour. The view is beautiful. The one bedroom lists a king, but is only a queen. My only complaints are that the kitchen only came with 3 dishwasher tabs and 2 trash bags. I expected a few left over items from past renters as I've had in other rentals, but there were none. Also, very limited kitchen pots/pans if you do intend to cook. We enjoyed walking to the town to shop and walk to beach was easy and short. Pool takes a while to warm up, but it's December so wasn't surprising. Kids had plenty of space to have fun. Would love to stay again!

Melissa W. - Posted: 12/7/2021

Thank you for your review, Melissa. We loved hearing that you enjoyed your stay and we appreciate this feedback. Our properties are equipped with a starter kit of products designed to last the first 24 hours of your stay. We would love to see you again in the future! Kind Regards, AMI Locals Team

Prime Vacations staff

We loved the house. The pool was nice, and the home had nice finishes throughout. The location was great too. While it is close to a lot of double wide homes, it’s a 2 minute walk to the main strip, and close to the beach. We thought it was going to be worse than it was and the area right around it is generally nice. The sunset views on the rooftop - overlooking both the gulf and inland waterway - can’t be beat. Great value for this home and we loved the island.

Bradley - Posted: 11/17/2021

Thank you for staying with us! We hope to host you again soon!

AMI Locals

Prime Vacations staff

My family and I absolutely loved Bayfront Retreat! What a great setting for a relaxing, tropical getaway. The sunrises were breathtaking and we enjoyed the sunsets from the crows nest! We saw dolphins and manatees. And a large sting ray swim under the dock, very exciting stuff for us Michiganders!! This house offered us everything we were interested in for our vacation getaway. Walking distance to the beach, bars and restaurants. We hope to get the chance to enjoy this home again in the future :)

Tonia L. - Posted: 5/5/2021

Thank you Tonia for leaving us a fabulous 5-star review on your recent vacay with us. We absolutely love being your families home away from home and you all enjoyed the endless views as much as we do! When you're ready to adventure with us again, let us know as we look forward to hosting your family.

Prime Vacations staff

The house is beautifully decorated and very clean. Great layout for kids. Nice kid friendly amenities like an Xbox, ping pong table, and foos ball table. The pool and hot tub were great. The house is a convenient walk to restaurants, the beach, and the docks for fishing. The only one down side of the house is that it’s located near a high traffic bridge that you can hear cars, it’s next to a vacant dirt lot, and it’s across the street from a large trailer park. It’s clearly the best house in the neighborhood it’s in. All these you can’t see from the photos. Personally, it didn’t detract from my experience but it bothered my husband more. For the price of this house, we expected it to be in a better area.

Jennifer - Posted: 2/18/2021

This was an absolutely beautiful home that I would highly recommend. It is walking distance to everything and the hoe is very spacious and luxurious.

Kevin K. - Posted: 2/1/2021

Thank you so much Kevin! We love to hear from our amazing guests. We are so happy that we could accommondate you and that you had a wonderfiul stay. We hope that you will allow us to host you again on your next visit to the islands.

Prime Vacations staff

What a gorgeous home and absolutely perfect place for myself, my 3 year ole son and parents to stay. We had our own private master suites, equipped with plentiful freshly folded towels, toilet paper and soaps for guest use. You can tell this place is professionally managed because everything is absolutely perfect and the communication is on point leaving no room for misunderstanding. We also met the property manager on-site when we arrived, he was walking through making sure it was 100% ready- I just want to say he was amazing to us and answered a few questions. Very professional stand up guy.

Amanda D. - Posted: 12/17/2020

Amanda, thank you so much for choosing to make your past vacay with us. We are so delighted to hear that your experience was the best and that your whole family enjoyed the spacious home. You were incredible guests and we look forward to hosting you all again! You were wonderful guests.

Prime Vacations staff

The home was absolutely beautiful. Very clean. Very large. We had family members up to 10 and there was more room than needed. The pool and hot tub were great. Spent most of the time there. It was enjoyable watching the boats going in and out of the bay area. We all plan on coming back to this home again.

carla d. - Posted: 11/6/2020

Carla, your heartwarming feedback makes our day! We appreciate your family for choosing to stay at our beach home and nothing is better than relaxing in the tranquil pool on that property. We would love to host your family again on your next island adventure!

Prime Vacations staff

This is a fantastic property, I would highly recommend it. We will most definitely stay here again.

Ralston T. - Posted: 8/23/2020

Thank you so much Ralston for your visit to the island. We love being your home away from home while here and hope you have the chance of visiting us again! Your feedback is much appreciated and thrilled to know your time here was perfect!

Prime Vacations staff

The property was absolutely beautiful. Our trip was a family event that made this home worth every penny. I would caution you a few flaws so you'lll come prepared. The refrigerator wasn't size appropriate for the home, we brought along a lot of food that required freezer/refrigeration and had to resort to a lot of coolers and buying ice daily. The pantry for the kitchen is locked so there's not a lot of options for where to put your kitchen provisions. Not enough dish towels/paper towels. Before the COVID we would of most likely went out to eat, most of the time, but times have changed, and large parties have difficulty dining out so we prepared every meal in the home. Home owners just need to take that into consideration and increase supplies.

karen c. - Posted: 8/16/2020

Karen, thank you so much for your past stay at our Bayfront Retreat. We love hearing your family gathering was a wonderful experience. All of your feedback and helpful suggestions are much appreciated. We would love to host your family again on your next adventure to the islands.

Prime Vacations staff

Spectacular home. Beautiful, practical, amazing view. We have a great time!

Alfredo B. - Posted: 8/9/2020

Alfredo, thank you for being our wonderful guest! We loved being your home away from home while here and hope you have the chance to visit again.

Prime Vacations staff

Wonderful location, gorgeous, roomy home with everything you would possibly ever need and beautifully decorated! The pool was awesome, loved all the levels for relaxing and we even fished off the pier a few nights too! Loved watching all the boat activity and the bridge, especially at night, sunrises every morning too! Location was convenient to the beach, pier and restaurants and we really didn't drive much while there. The various decks were great for our group to spread out and enjoy the views, especially the rooftop! I did notice that the home is advertised with 4 king suites, but one was only a queen which made no difference to our group but it could for others. Overall a great Florida experience that we will remember forever!

Nancy P. - Posted: 8/5/2020

Nancy, thank you for staying at our waterfront home! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the endless views and rooftop sunsets as much as we do. We look forward to your return. You were wonderful guests.

Prime Vacations staff

This is the perfect house for a large family vacation...spacious, modern, comfortable, super clean, fun things galore...the owners and management team are incredibly thoughtful and have equipped this beautiful home to the nines. We had an incredible time and would recommend this home to all our friends and family! We’ll be back for certain! 5 stars plus!!!!

Douglas D. - Posted: 7/5/2020

Douglas, we loved having you as our guest here on the island and we hope you have the chance to visit us again! Your feedback makes our day and your visit sounds like the perfect vacay spent.

Prime Vacations staff

We had a great time and the house was perfect!

Lindsay C. - Posted: 4/6/2020

This house was perfect for us. We loved being on the water and having a short walk to the beach and to get our favorite ice cream! Thank you! We’ll be back.

Lindsay C. - Posted: 3/26/2020

Beautiful property, great room sizes. Everyone enjoyed their time at Bayfront Retreat! Would like to come back again!!. Side note, kitchen utensils were at a minimal. No measuring cups.

Jennifer L. - Posted: 3/15/2020

Our party of 10 enjoyed our stay at this beautiful bay front home. The home is spacious and beautifully decorated. The pool/hot tub/dock area was the perfect set up for relaxing family time. We had dolphins swim by the dock and were also entertained by the birds daily. The layout is great for larger groups while also having areas to relax away from others. The property is a short walk to the beach, restaurants, shopping and the free island trolley.

Dana - Posted: 3/13/2020

Everything with this property was even better than advertised. Spacious rooms, high ceilings and great attention to detail with the layout made this a fantastic place to stay! The weather was, unfortunately, cold and rainy so thank goodness the house was awesome! Kudos to the owners for a wonderful home! Thank you! Sean and Cindy Bucks County PA

Sean - Posted: 2/5/2020