Get ready to kick back and enjoy island life with our Anna Maria Island waterfront rentals. Whether you’re here to unwind or chase a little adventure, these our Anna Maria Island waterfront rentals put you right on the water. Spend your mornings fishing off the dock, afternoons cruising the bay, and evenings watching the sunset with your toes in the sand!
Waterfront Spots You’ll Love
Our Anna Maria Island waterfront rentals are located in prime locations in Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria City and Holmes Beach. Bradenton Beach buzzes with energy, where the Bay and Gulf are just a quick stroll apart. For something quieter, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria City offer peaceful canal-front cottages and private homes with direct water access. Want Anna Maria Island Gulf-front views? We’ve got stunning condos where the waves are practically at your doorstep.
Bringing Your Boat? We’re Ready for You.
If you’re towing your boat along, no worries—many of our Anna Maria Island waterfront rentals come with private docks, giving you easy access to the Bay, Intercoastal, and Gulf waters.
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An Anna Maria Island waterfront vacation rental is normally adjacent to an intercoastal waterway or a canal. A beachfront property is directly on the beach and no property is between the vacation rental and the beach.
Anna Maria Island waterfront rentals are directly on the water. There are very few properties on Anna Maria Island that are considered waterfront and not directly on the water because they have canal use normally across the street. For all Anna Maria Island Vacation rentals that fall under this category our vacation specialists make doubly sure to disclose the unusual location of the vacation rental as compared to water access.
No, some waterfront vacation rentals on Anna Maria Island are not navigable by a motor boat and most waterfront vacation rentals properties cannot accommodate a fixed keel on a sailboat. Many vacation rentals in Anna Maria City require passing under one or several fixed bridges that may or may not be navigable based on our tide schedules. Most Anna Maria Island waterfront vacation rentals do allow for kayaking however it is always best to discuss specific requirements with an Anna Maria Island vacation specialist to be sure all your vacation rental expectations are met.
There are several public boat launches in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. There is a public boat launch at the end of 62nd street in Holmes Beach as well as several boat launches just off Manatee Avenue in Holmes Beach. Bradenton Beach has several boat launches at the Southern end of Anna Maria Island as well.