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Beachfront vacation home near Bradenton Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, offices
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms8 bathrooms4981 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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Bradenton Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Aluna Wellness Center & Spa
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bradenton Beach

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. Also, Aluna Wellness Center & Spa is within half a mile (1 km) and AMI Paddleboard Adventures is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Anna Maria Sound - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Aluna Wellness Center & Spa - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bradenton Beach Marina - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Direct Gulf Front Home! Bring Your Family! Private Pool, Spa, Volleyball Court

The Blue Horizon by Anna Maria Vacations
Home in Bradenton Beach, Florida  
TPL23-000030, DWE5105831

Welcome to The Blue Horizon by Anna Maria Vacations, a spectacular 9-bedroom, 7.5-bath beachfront house on Bradenton Beach that sleeps up to 21 guests. This rare Anna Maria Island vacation rental is spread across two private homes, making it ideal for multi-family gatherings and reunions. With a private heated pool, oversized hot tub, rooftop deck, and direct beach access, this home offers the ultimate Gulf-front experience.

Highlights
-Direct Gulf-front home on Bradenton Beach
-9 Bedrooms / 7.5 Bathrooms (Sleeps 21)
-3 Kings, 3 Queens, Multiple Bunks, and Twins
-Two separate homes with multiple kitchens and living areas
-Private heated pool and hot tub
-Rooftop deck and beachfront decks
-Steps to the white sand beach
-Shuffleboard, beach chairs, towels, and toys provided
-Elevator in guest home
-Bridge Street dining and entertainment
-6 Parking spaces

The Blue Horizon is designed for large groups who want to enjoy the luxury of a private resort while staying right on the beach. Spend your days swimming in the heated pool, relaxing in the hot tub, or playing shuffleboard. With multiple decks, including a rooftop terrace and a second-level beachfront deck, you’ll always have the perfect spot for sunset cocktails. Guests can also walk directly onto the sand from the backyard or host unforgettable outdoor meals surrounded by Gulf breezes.

The main beachfront home features six bedrooms, two full kitchens, and expansive living and dining spaces. Floor-to-ceiling windows and large sliding doors showcase sweeping Gulf views and create an effortless indoor-outdoor flow. The guest home includes three additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, two kitchens, and an elevator, ideal for families who want both privacy and connection.

Every bedroom at The Blue Horizon is designed for comfort and convenience, with a mix of king, queen, and bunk setups perfect for kids and teens. The primary suite is a showpiece, featuring a king bed, spa-inspired ensuite with soaking tub and walk-in shower, and direct Gulf views. Several bedrooms include private ensuites or Jack-and-Jill baths, ensuring privacy for all.

Room Details
-Primary Bedroom: King bed, ensuite with soaking tub and walk-in shower
-Second Bedroom: King bed, ensuite with shower/tub combo
-Third Bedroom: King bed, ensuite with walk-in shower
-Fourth Bedroom: Queen bed, ensuite with walk-in shower
-Fifth Bedroom: Queen bed, ensuite with walk-in shower
-Sixth Bedroom: Queen bed, Jack-and-Jill bath with walk-in shower
-Seventh Bedroom: Twin bunk and twin bed, Jack-and-Jill bath with walk-in shower
-Eighth Bedroom: Twin bunk and twin bed
-Ninth Bedroom: Twin bunk

Guests will enjoy thoughtful extras like beach chairs, towels, and toys, plus the convenience of the Anna Maria Island Trolley, which stops next door. Bridge Street’s vibrant mix of waterfront restaurants, shops, and entertainment is just a short walk away.

From its unmatched Gulf-front location to its expansive layout and luxury amenities, The Blue Horizon by Anna Maria Island Accommodations is the ultimate choice for families and groups. Book your stay today and create memories that will last a lifetime on beautiful Anna Maria Island!

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PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE ONLY A MAXIMUM OF 6 PARKING SPOTS AVAILABLE AT THIS PROPERTY. THERE IS A TROLLEY STOP RIGHT NEXT DOOR THAT CAN BE LEVERAGED FOR GUEST COMING AND GOING.

Special Events are Subject to Additional Fees-All Guests Must Sign a Separate Rental Agreement-Contact the Reservations Team for More Information.

In accordance with City of Holmes Beach zoning regulations, all reservations for this property must follow a Saturday-to-Saturday booking schedule with a seven-night minimum stay.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching 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
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4,981 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

912

Frequently asked questions

How close is Direct Gulf Front Home! Bring Your Family! Private Pool, Spa, Volleyball Court to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.7 mi (33-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Direct Gulf Front Home! Bring Your Family! Private Pool, Spa, Volleyball Court have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Direct Gulf Front Home! Bring Your Family! Private Pool, Spa, Volleyball Court to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Direct Gulf Front Home! Bring Your Family! Private Pool, Spa, Volleyball Court offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Direct Gulf Front Home! Bring Your Family! Private Pool, Spa, Volleyball Court?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Direct Gulf Front Home! Bring Your Family! Private Pool, Spa, Volleyball Court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Direct Gulf Front Home! Bring Your Family! Private Pool, Spa, Volleyball Court?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Direct Gulf Front Home! Bring Your Family! Private Pool, Spa, Volleyball Court have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Direct Gulf Front Home! Bring Your Family! Private Pool, Spa, Volleyball Court have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Direct Gulf Front Home! Bring Your Family! Private Pool, Spa, Volleyball Court to downtown Bradenton Beach?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Bradenton Beach.

Direct Gulf Front Home! Bring Your Family! Private Pool, Spa, Volleyball Court Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was awesome!! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett J.

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

Amazing Stay

This was an amazing property to rent. Perfect location and amazingly clean! We will hopefully be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

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

Great beach house

Love it
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

A Tale of Two Rentals

The property location is great
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan T.

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

Wonderful house and location

Wonderful home to rent and home well equipped. Always appreciate the beautiful access and view of the beach off the deck and our kids and grandkids love the beach volleyball ball court! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

Perfect

This is a beautiful property! The owners spared no expense when it came to this home.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Great Family Getaway

This property was wonderful for our family! There was plenty of space for everyone in our group and the location was perfect!! It was directly on the beach, with beautiful sunset views over the ocean. The pool and spa were great as well, heated to a perfect temperature and a great design for those with young kids (ours are 2-9). The property felt private but still very close to everything with being more mid-island. The rental company was easy to work with and we had no issues during our stay. We would definitely stay here again if we return to the island!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Allison K.

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

Family Vacation 2023

We had a great time. The only problem was a leak in one of the bathrooms causing us to be short a bedroom and bathroom for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The location was amazing and the view from building B was spectacular. They refused to give us the codes until we were driving up which led to a lot of worry. We had no floor plan which may have helped us plan better figure out the sharing of bathrooms. 4 bedrooms share two bathrooms in Building B. The house is ill-equipped and many light bulbs are burned out in the ceiling. Bring garbage bags, paper towels, bath towels, toilet paper, shampoo, a bottle open, can opener, propane for grill, tongs, coffee filters, spices, paper cups, paper plates etc. Building A is all stairs and is meant for one family only even though there are three bedrooms. The houses are cluttered with decorative items that serve no purpose other than to get in the way and look good in the photos but are just looking to get broken especially if you have kids with you. The mattresses are worn and should be replaced. I would say the houses really shouldn't have more than 15 guests as it feels crowded even with that many with the design of the houses. The pool is great and pool deck is great. But at least two pieces of the deck furniture are broken. Again nothing beats being right on the beach but we are not sure if it's worth the price. Do not buy the weather insurance it's completely worthless even if a hurricane comes you won't get your money back as it has to be Biblical levels of rain to get your money back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

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

Very good

Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Blue Horizon

Awesome property, location, and management. Fantastic communication throughout!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne V.

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

Blue Horizon slice of Heaven

This house and property is absolutely amazing! Our family of 9 adults and 9 children ages 4-13 had fabulous time at this beach house! With 3 families and us grandparents, we each had plenty of room as we each had different floors to stay on. The only thing that would be helpful is if the full kitchen on the lower level of the 6 bedroom house would have a small oven or at least a stove top. Perhaps that would be more beneficial than a dishwasher. But we made it work. We stayed the last week of April and the weather was perfect the whole week. The beach has soft powdered sugar sand and shelling and sand castle building was a daily event! And the sunsets! No words to properly describe the sunsets! Of course the beach was the main event for this Midwest group, but the pool got plenty of use also. With a large house with great views, and a semi private beach, this is a lovely place for a family reunion!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam V.

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

Dream Week

We had 9 people, early 20s, ourselves (late 40s) and parents (70s). What an amazing week. The two units with the pool in between was so perfect. Great location right on the beach, private pool we spent hours in, and a great AMI location. The pictures don't do the location or property justice. Everything was working perfectly, the pool and spa were spotless, and the access and view of the beach (and sunset) were perfect. Thank you!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Lovely

Great trip and experience. The property was great for large group and gave just enough privacy yet togetherness. Will be back. I would like to make a couple recommendations: include more details on how the house recycles as it wasn’t clear to us. Create a document for guests to easily list any issues that might help the owner make site maintenance improvements.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Blue Horizon

Great house, great location, excellent service throughout stay. There were a couple of small issues, but property manager took care of them quickly. House could use a little overall Maintenance (ice machines, hot tub, etc.) but there will always be a little of that. Overall an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Time Around

We were at the Blue Horizon two years ago and just returned to Houston after our second visit. Incredible once again. Plenty of space for everyone, got really lucky with the weather as it was spectacular all week, beach was perfect. Had family and friends from OKC, NYC, Pittsburgh, Miami, Tampa, Little Rock. Great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stinchcomb J.

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

Wonderful family time making memories

Fabulous views from our deck directly on the Gulf Pool was shaded just the right amount of day and sunny just the right amount of day Extremely well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginnie V.

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

New Years

This property is exactly as described. We enjoyed our time there and had plenty of room!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

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

Christmas 2020

We loved this property. So much to do for all ages - volleyball court, pool, hot tub, beach, outdoor space. We had a group of 14 people and had plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for families

Big house with beautiful view and lots of space for families! Nice backdrop for family photos. Maybe not as great for families of toddler children as there are many stairs to maneuver and tall furniture and glass decor. The private heated pool and hot tub was wonderful for kids to play in any time of day. Loved being right on the beach but this house is a bit noisy on the main island road and across from a gas station but then this did give easy access to stores/restaurants. There were several maintenance issues (dishwasher didn't work, microwave didn't work, door to go to pool came off track) so we wound up doing lots of dishes by hand on vacation. Maintenance guy was nice and did come mid-week and fix most of the issues except the dishwasher. Anna Maria Properties did a fantastic job communicating with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan T.

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

Beautiful house on the beach. Great to be able to play family beach volley ball on the court

Clean, lots of towels & beach towels!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannan P.

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

Awesome home

Minus a few issues with water heater and air conditioning the home was amazing. They did respond to the issues promptly. Know that when they say heated pool, you have zero control of the heat and it won’t ever go about 82.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

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

brandenton beach

very nice would love to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Wonderful vacation

Even more beautiful than the photos we saw online. Beautiful house and amazing location!! Can’t recommend this place enough
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful home. Great access to beach! Love the pool!

This property is great for a family or combined families who have kids. 3 kids rooms to offer. Washer & Dryer in each unit; very helpful! It was a wonderful place to stay. We had four families staying at once. Lots of kids. Everyone loved it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

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