Nestled in a tranquil setting, this cozy 2-bedroom condo at Runaway Bay offers the ultimate Gulf Coast retreat. With its king-sized master bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, and screened patio boasting scenic bay views, you'll unwind in style. Enjoy free WIFI and TV's in every room.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire condo
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5100 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open!
Come experience the hidden gem of Florida’s Gulf Coast in this comfortable 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom condo. The king-sized bed in the master gazes out toward a stunning view of Sarasota bay. Located directly across from the Gulf of Mexico, a short walk across the street and you’ll have the beach too!
Experience coastal luxury on Anna Maria Island ?????. Your private beach escape awaits with deeded crosswalk access leading directly to the pristine white sands and turquoise waters. Relax poolside under the sun—the resort-style pool is now open and ready to enjoy ?????.
All community amenities have been beautifully restored. The tennis courts, newly resurfaced pickleball court ????, and the fishing pier are fully open after their recent updates. The fitness center is the only amenity still completing its final renovations and will be reopening soon.
Please note that while most residences are complete, a few neighboring condos may still have light renovation activity. Rest assured, our commitment to a serene and elevated guest experience remains our top priority.
WHEN RENTING GOLF CARTS - GAS ONLY. NO ELECTRIC
We hope you have the opportunity to enjoy some of the unique features of this beautiful unit: • Carefree check-in, go straight to your unit no office visit required. • Located Bay front • Fully Equipped Kitchen including microwave, stove, dishwasher, fridge, and coffee maker. • Dining Room Table that seats six. • Free WIFI • TV’s in both bedrooms and the living room • Washer and Drier conveniently located in unit • King bed in Master Bedroom • One full and one twin in the guest room • Screened and furnished patio with a scenic view of the Bay • Pet friendly if booked 2 weeks or more. Additional $150 nonrefundable pet fee charge • Bath Towels and Quality Linens provided
The Runaway Bay Condominium has a lot to offer our guests: • Tennis Court • Fitness Center • Largest Solar Heated Swimming Pool on Island • Shuffle Board • Bocce Ball • Clubhouse with wifi • Deeded Beach access across street • Beautiful Fishing Pier • Charcoal Grills on property for guest use • On-Site Rental Management office • Kayak & Canoe Launch
There is also a lot to do in the surrounding area: Runaway Bay is in walking distance from the Historic Bridge Street, the Hub of entertainment in this wonderful beach community, a street where you can shop, dine, and play from beach to bay. The free trolley also makes a stop on Gulf Drive, right in front of Runaway Bay’s complex. Take the trolley to the beach or anywhere else you want to visit on the island without worrying about getting sand in your car. Visit downtown Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, or any of the local restaurants or establishments. You can even jump on the trolley for just a scenic ride around the island! In addition to the free trolleys, locals and visitors alike can travel up and down the island for exceptional quality seafood restaurants and coastal living shops via bike, golf cart, kayak, or boat. This area also offers a great variety of boat tours, fishing charters, parasailing, scuba diving, and Golf among many other exciting activities. There is no better way to experience Florida’s Gulf Coast than spending your vacation at Anna Maria Island. Whether you’re booking a family vacation or a trip with friends, be sure to call your travel agent and make reservations at this coastal condo at Runaway Bay!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Massage
Sauna
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Gym
Heated pool
Kayak
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets not 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
On-site 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 indicated that 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
About the area
Located in Bradenton Beach, this condo is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Bradenton Beach travel guide
Does Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Aluna Wellness Center & Spa and Bradenton Beach. Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Welcome to paradise! The pool is now open! Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Enjoyed our stay. The unit was great as well as the views. We definitely stay again
Dorothy L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Lynn A.
31 Mar 2019
Loved the location. Well stocked kitchen. Furniture needs updating.
Property was well maintained. Very clean. Pool area was clean. Close to beach.
Lynn A.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheila A.
6 June 2019
Clean and comfortable. Fully stocked, easy to navigate all Anna Maria Island
Very relaxing here. Friendly neighbors. Quiet with easy access to everything. We enjoyed the Smoqehouse restaurant steps from the property. Gulf front beach is a quick walk away. Since I’m a member, I used the Bradenton Y which was convenient. The only suggestion is the king box spring is noisy. Thanks for sharing this nice place with us.
The condo was suitable for my family of 5 and the grounds of the complex are beautiful. Having the bay behind the condo and the gulf a short walk away was very nice. Also, there is an osprey that hangs out in a tree behind the unit; it was cool to watch him display his fishing abilities. The only thing I will say as constructive criticism, which other renters have said, is that the beds in the 2nd bedroom are extremely squeaky. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Sara R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Terrence M.
22 Apr 2022
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Pool shut down
Pool was shut down for maintenance for 1/2 of our visit. Owner unwilling to communicate to reach a fair adjustment on price to make up for no pool. Would not rent from this owner again.
Terrence M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
TIMOTHY
29 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The biggest plus to this condo is the large view of the bay with the sunrise, bird and dolphin traffic, the flying fish and being able to view of misc nautical vessels all day. Another benefit is that someone took advantage of the quarantine to do some nice upgrades in the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen is well supplied but there is a LOT of pre-used items that need to be thrown out. The AC worked like a champ. A supply of all the beach towels you will ever need. There is a king size bed that sleeps great. The other bedroom has a full size bed and a trundle (but it’s hard to access the trundle bc of floor space). The main draw back is that some of the furniture is in serious need of an upgrade. The property is well kept and very clean. The pool is well kept and big enough to share with others.
I will definitely be back to Runaway Bay. The property was older but well-kept and has the largest pool on the island. The location was awesome, views from the unit of Anna Maria sound and right across the street from the beach access. Very close to some other great beaches too. Close to longboat key, Sarasota, and Bradenton shopping and restaurants.
The only complaints about the unit was that not one of the three smoke detectors were in working order. The bathroom and balcony tile floors we're filthy. That should be addressed, but would definitely go back!
Nice condo with a Bayview and < 5 minute walk to the beach. Location not too far from Bradenton pier, about a 15 minute walk. Not a luxury place but very nice. No real complaints.
The pictures of the unit are accurate. The view of the sunrise on the Bay and sunset on the beach is awesome. The master bed is comfortable but could use a new comforter set for it. The beds in the second bedroom are not comfortable at all. They need to be replaced or at the least some type of memory padding to help with comfort. The check in and out process was super easy. The manager was easy to get in touch with and responded to any issues immediately. The unit has a storage room on the balcony with several beach items that may be used. The walk to the beach is not bad at all. It’s worth the walk to have a bay view.
Tiny A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lenie V.
16 June 2019
Beautiful sunrises at the bay
Great views
Lenie V.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Julia S.
2 June 2019
Beach stay with friends
The unit was very comfortable for 5 people with all the amenities required, and in a convenient location on Anna Maria Island. The only thing the unit was far from the main street from which we walked across to the beach. We would have liked it better if closer to the road.
Julia S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Brad P.
2 May 2019
Excellent location on AMA & very nice condo!
We really enjoyed our stay in this unit at Runaway Bay. Runaway Bay is a good location on the island and it is very easy to walk to nearby restaurants and shops, or you can take the trolley which runs north/south almost the entire length of the island. Unit 242 is very nicely furnished and was a great place for our family of 5. We only had a few very minor constructive criticisms:
1) Communication with the property manager was poor. I tried to use the VRBO messaging system to ask questions but they would not respond. They said they would email answers to questions posted through VRBO but those never came either. The only way to get answers is by phone call. We also never received our check in instructions, until I called and requested them.
2) It would be nice if the listing described what types of cooking items are in the unit, so we wouldn't have brought our own pans and other cooking things.
3) It would be nice to know that the unit includes a number of beach chairs and other items, so we wouldn't have had to pack all of ours.
4) My kids slept in the second bedroom and they said the beds were not very comfortable. My wife and I liked the bed in the master bedroom, but they said the beds in the second bedroom were noisy and not comfy.
5) I thought that the extra "hidden" fees on top of the per night rental were excessive. $95 for a damage waiver fee, which I did not ask for, was really dumb. There also was $115 housekeeping fee, and an additional $177 "service fee". I have no idea what the service fee was for. It was quite frustrating to be charged an extra $622 for fees and taxes to rent a place that is already pretty spendy at $250 per night.
I am only posting these items to help the owner & property manager improve in the future. We REALLY liked this condo and would definitely stay there again. The pool at Runaway Bay is super nice, and it's fantastic to have a 5 minute walk across the street to get to the ocean.
Thanks for a fantastic vacation!
Brad P.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Thomas H.
5 Mar 2019
Great view at Runaway Bay
Thus was our first time staying in Bradenton Beach, and this place was in a great location, right across from the beach. The view of the sound from our living room was fantastic. The pool was very nice and well kept, a little cold though. The unit was clean however some improvements would make it much better, such as a new patio door in the living room, a toaster. The floors also need to be cleaned, and some of the wall plugs would not work with my I phone charger. The guest bedroom mattress and/or springs need to be replaced.
Thomas H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Teresa O.
5 Oct 2018
Great vacation, great location
Bay views were spectacular, especially from the bedroom. Can't beat waking up to that everyday for a week. Management was friendly and helpful. We intend to return next year.
Teresa O.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Courtney O.
1 Oct 2018
Beautiful, uplifting, & clean!
Wow, what a fantastic stay! Checking in was very easy, the office was kind to answer any questions and give recommendations. The condo was very clean and brought out the beachy atmosphere. My kids loved the pool and we were right across from the beach. The best part was waking up and looking out across the bay from your room. We can't wait to go back.
Courtney O.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim D.
26 Sept 2018
Very clean and comfortable
Super comfortable. I'm happy my family decided to get a bayfront unit, because the views are outstanding. Really nice bedding and TVs in bedrooms made a comfortable stay for me and my family. Management was friendly and helpful too.