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Blue Opal - Waterfront Home, Boat Dock, w/ Private Heated Pool, 5 Mins to AMI

Family-friendly stay near Manatee Public Beach

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A swimming pool with two swan-shaped inflatable toys, surrounded by palm trees and a dock.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.
A covered patio with a dining table and wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of a swimming pool and palm trees.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and fireplace. There is a large TV mounted on the wall and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a sofa, and a living room with a coffee table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61755 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Bradenton, FL
  • Place, Palma Sola Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Robinson Preserve
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Palma Sola Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of Robinson Preserve with a stay here. Anna Maria Sound and Palma Sola Botanical Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palma Sola Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • beach near Sandpiper Road East - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • beach near Manatee Avenue West - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Robinson Preserve - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Anna Maria Sound - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tide Tables - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cortez Clam Factory - ‬9 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.

Blue Opal - Waterfront Home, Boat Dock, w/ Private Heated Pool, 5 Mins to AMI

Welcome to our beautiful Blue Opal vacation home. This 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom waterfront and private pool home is ideally situated just 5 minutes away from Anna Maria Island's award winning beaches, as well as the Intercoastal Waterways (ICW) and Gulf of Mexico.

We encourage you to bring your own boat or rent one locally. The lot offers a fenced in trailer parking spot (max trailer width 8'), as well as a dock to tie down a watercraft. Many individual touches make this home stand out compared to the rest, including but not limited to black-out shades in every bedroom, USB charging ports on nightstands, large divided closets, smart TV's, and high end finishes throughout.

The master bedroom offers a king size bed, TV, walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, walk-in shower and bathtub (not jetted). The second bedroom offers a queen size bed, TV and closet. The third bedroom offers two twin size beds, a TV and closet. Second and third bedroom share a hallway bathroom with walk-in rainfall shower.

An open living space concept is the perfect spot for family and friends to gather for meals and entertainment. Lots of windows in each room and big glass sliding doors to the outdoor pool area allow lots of inviting Florida sunlight inside. The living room offers seating for up to 5 people and the dining area seats up to 6 people. Another 4 bar stools are available on the oversized kitchen counter top. The kitchen with high-end appliances is well stocked to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The outdoor pool area offers beautiful views of the canal and most importantly a private heated pool. A BBQ is available as well. Gather everyone in the screened and comfortable dining area to enjoy a dinner as the sun sets, or play some board and card games.

A washer and dryer are available inside the garage, which offers space for one midsize cars. Maximum number of vehicles is 3, excluding boat trailer. Parking on left side shell area is not permitted.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,755 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

  • 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Property is also known as

2089-228349

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Opal - Waterfront Home, Boat Dock, w/ Private Heated Pool, 5 Mins to AMI to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.5 mi (23-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blue Opal - Waterfront Home, Boat Dock, w/ Private Heated Pool, 5 Mins to AMI have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Blue Opal - Waterfront Home, Boat Dock, w/ Private Heated Pool, 5 Mins to AMI to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.5 mi (12-min drive) from Coquina Beach and 6.5 mi (15-min drive) from Bean Point Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Opal - Waterfront Home, Boat Dock, w/ Private Heated Pool, 5 Mins to AMI offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Opal - Waterfront Home, Boat Dock, w/ Private Heated Pool, 5 Mins to AMI?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Blue Opal - Waterfront Home, Boat Dock, w/ Private Heated Pool, 5 Mins to AMI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Opal - Waterfront Home, Boat Dock, w/ Private Heated Pool, 5 Mins to AMI?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Blue Opal - Waterfront Home, Boat Dock, w/ Private Heated Pool, 5 Mins to AMI have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Blue Opal - Waterfront Home, Boat Dock, w/ Private Heated Pool, 5 Mins to AMI have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Blue Opal - Waterfront Home, Boat Dock, w/ Private Heated Pool, 5 Mins to AMI to downtown Bradenton?

This vacation home is 5.5 mi away from Bradenton.

Blue Opal - Waterfront Home, Boat Dock, w/ Private Heated Pool, 5 Mins to AMI Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome stay!! Will definitely stay again!! Was nice they have a starter bag with trash bags, dish pods, dish soap, hand soap, paper towels, TP, and even laundry soap… very close , 5 mins to awesome restaurants and shopping…beds were comfy!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was AMAZING!! I
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great long weekend stay. Close to Anna Marie island which we enjoyed a few days. Pool was fun for hanging out. Kitchen well equipped. Bring ground coffee if you are a coffee drinker!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house, it is all fully renovated, confortable and very clean.We look forward to stay again next year during the summer time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Perfect Florida Getaway

We had a wonderful time- will 100% return
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hyun K.

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

Great time

Great location near the islands, great clean house with great amenities!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

ANDREAS K.

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

Very nice Rental in Bradenton

We enjoyed our stay, the rental is perfekt situated and well equipped. We would recommend it to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Joel D.

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

Great place to get away

Just what we needed
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

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

Perfect AMI vaction Getaway

Our family absolutely loved our stay. The home is beautiful, with neat landscaping all the amenities you'd want and perfect warer access by boat to ami. We would definitely book here again! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

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

We loved our stay!

We had the best week! From the moment we walked in, the view of the pool and beyond was breathtaking! The property provided us with everything we needed for a relaxing week of fun in the sun while also being close to the beach and restaurants on AMI.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Anne L.

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful time on our family vacation! The house was perfect for us! Clean, organized, and updated!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Beautiful!!!

This house was beautiful. It was comfortable. The floor plan was excellent for our needs. The Lanai was fantastic to sit and have coffee. I would rent this place again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Duane M.

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

Sanding beaches

Minute we open front door you saw a 9’ patio door and pool and canal ,it was awesome. The house was super clean , And a goodie bag to start our vacation. Would definitely book again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

AMI-Blue Opal

Our stay at the Blue Opal property was great! The listing was very accurate and the property team were very responsive and helpful with the couple of small issues we encoutered. We would definitely rent with this team again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Margie C.

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

Great Clean and newly remodeled.

We absolutely loved this house. It had everything we needed. We had our 4 kids with. We saw manatees and dolphins down the canal while kayaking. Beds were comfortable, pool was clean, plenty of cooking supplies and dinnerware. Pool was very clean. Location is great. We'd go back to this house for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tricia J.

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

Great Stay!

We enjoyed our stay! It was a perfect location to be off the beaten path in a quiet neighborhood but yet, only minutes from the beach and activities! Our kids enjoyed hours in the pool before and after our daily travels! It's so great to be able to do some laundry and make some of your own meals. We had everything we needed in a home away from home for the week. It would be nice to have loungers by the pool to relax a bit more in and better fitting sheets on the beds as they often popped off but other than that, we ranked this a great family vacation stay for all of us!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

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

Beach Vacation

We had a great time on our vacation. Everything was beautiful in the home and had everything we needed and then some. We did have an issue with the AC motor breaking, but we contacted the property manager, Alex, and he was coming over to check it and had someone there within the hour to get it fixed. The dock just steps away from the porch was awesome and easy to get our 22ft boat in and out. We enjoyed staying here! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

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

Relaxed and Tranquil

The house is wonderful. It is so well equipped with everything you would need including fast WIFI and smart TV with cable. Pool and lanai area is blissful, it’s so quiet and peaceful with a relaxing setting. Hosts did everything we could have possibly asked for before and during our stay, especially making sure the equipment we needed for our 1year old was in top condition. We will definitely be returning next year, thank you!!
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

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

Great house for family

We enjoyed our stay and the heated pool. Few minutes to the beach and lots of restaurants. The house was very clean and well stocked including pool and beach toys for the kiddos and beach towels. Management brought us a high chair and pack n play and walker. 5 stars!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

A Little Slice of Heaven

It was hard to leave. Everything about the place, every detail was thought of with convenience and care in mind. The neighborhood was very friendly (dogs everywhere) ! Fishing steps from the back porch. I could go on...You'll have to find out for yourself.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bena M.

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

It was great

The property was well kept and nicely stocked ! It was quiet and peaceful. The small amenities they had for us when we got there was nice . Paper towels, toilet paper, dish detergent, laundry detergent and hand soap to start our week ! The beach chairs and cooler were nice to be able to take to the beach! Locals very convenient and close to everything. We would definitely rent it again ! We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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

Dawn

Everything about this home was perfect. It's the greatest location, five minutes to the most beautiful beaches (without traffic) five minutes to all the shopping you need, yet very private. The home is fully equipped. The owners are the sweetest, we had the pleasure of meeting them. Alex was also very accommodating anytime I’ve ever needed him. if you get a chance, don’t forget to visit St Armands Circle. Thank you for a beautiful vacation. Bill and Dawn
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Boaters Paradise

Beautiful, well furnished and high-tech home with the perfect dock for our 24' center console. The pool felt wonderful after a long day on the water. Quick trip up to Tampa Bay and down to Siesta Key. Just be careful coming into and out of Palma Sola Bay. The channel is quite narrow in places and zig zags back and forth. Putting this place on our favorites list, definitely looking forward to staying at Blue Opal again. And by the way, the staff were super helpful and responsive with questions about the check-in process via a tablet computer. Super cool and easy to use, we just weren't expecting such a sophisticated system.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful Stay with so much attention to detail!

This property is in a great location with access to AMI and to Palma Sola Bay. We rented a boat and had the best time boating around the area. This home has EVERYTHING!! Pool floats, noodles, beach chairs/toys, air compressor just to name a few outside toys. The kitchen was stocked with coffee, basic supplies of sugar, salt, pepper, cooking spray. These things seem simple, however are necessities when staying/cooking in. There were plenty of towels, soap, toilet paper, trash bags and even laundry detergent....the list goes on and on. The owners and property managers have gone above and beyond to provide all the conveniences and comforts of home. We would love to return again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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