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Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

  • Dolphin Tales by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
    836 S Bay Blvd, Anna Maria, FL 34216

    What You'll Love About This Home:
    Location! Stunning Views with Private Access to the Bay!
    3 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms
    3 King Beds
    Private Heated Pool & Spa
    3 Levels of Decks & Verandas with Adirondack Chairs, Loungers, a Swing, & Patio Furniture
    Elevator (Ground Floor to main living area) - Deposit required
    Fully Equipped Kitchen with Counter Bar Seating
    Dining Room with Seating for 8
    BBQ Grill
    Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer, Complimentary WIFI
    Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach Umbrella & Beach Wagon
    Parking for 4 cars

    Welcome to your own private bayfront paradise on Anna Maria Island. Perfectly positioned along the shores of Tampa Bay, this exceptional waterfront home combines breathtaking views, direct bay access, and multiple outdoor living spaces designed to make the most of every moment on the water. From sunrise over the bay to evenings spent beneath the stars, this is the kind of property guests remember long after their vacation ends.

    The backyard is truly something special. Step outside to discover a tropical setting where lush landscaping leads directly to your own private stretch of bay shoreline. A heated pool and spa sit just steps from the water, creating a one-of-a-kind setting with uninterrupted bay views. Spend the afternoon stretched out on a lounger in the Florida sunshine, relax with a book in an Adirondack chair set in the sand, or enjoy the breeze from the covered sitting area. An outdoor kitchen area complete with a sink, refrigerator, and dishwasher makes it easy to keep drinks and snacks close without ever leaving the waterfront.

    Inside, large sliding doors showcase the bay and fill the home with natural light. The main living area offers comfortable seating and a welcoming place to gather after a day on the water, while the expansive deck just outside extends the living space outdoors. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee on the porch swing or watching boats drift across the bay in the evening, the views are a constant part of the experience.

    The kitchen overlooks the main gathering spaces and features counter seating along with a pass-through window to the deck, making outdoor dining and entertaining effortless. Whether you're preparing breakfast before a day on the bay or serving sunset cocktails outside, everything flows naturally between the indoors and outdoors.

    Complimentary WiFi, a washer and dryer, and thoughtful conveniences throughout the home ensure a comfortable and carefree stay.

    All three bedrooms feature king beds, private ensuite bathrooms, televisions, and access to the wraparound deck, allowing guests to wake up and step outside to fresh bay breezes and water views. Professionally laundered linens and plush towels add an extra touch of comfort throughout the home.

    The outdoor living spaces continue well beyond the main deck. Three levels of decks and verandas offer countless places to relax, gather, and take in the scenery. From shaded seating areas to sunny lounge spaces and a rooftop-style veranda overlooking the bay, every level offers a different perspective of the water and surrounding island landscape.

    When it's time for a beach day, guests will appreciate the provided beach chairs, beach towels, beach umbrella, and beach wagon. An elevator provides convenient access from the ground level to the main living floor, making unloading and settling in simple and stress-free.

    Whether you're spending the day kayaking, lounging poolside, or watching the colors change across Tampa Bay, every moment invites you to slow down and enjoy life on the water.

    Please note:
    There is a fully refundable $500.00 Deposit for use of the Elevator. The elevator services the ground level to the 2nd floor deck. If you are booking online and would like use of the elevator during your stay, please contact us after booking so that we can add the Elevator Deposit to your reservation.
    Pets are not allowed in this home.
    Amenities are subject to change.
    Parking is available for four cars. Parking for additional vehicles is not available.

    You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property.

    VR21-000063

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

    Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions.

    ** Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details.

    VRBO BOOKINGS

    Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.

    Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance.

    The instructions for making your final payment will be included in your final payment reminder.

    Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.

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    Your payment is due in full at the time of booking and the final balance information above does not apply to your reservation.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Anna Maria, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anna Maria Beach and Bradenton Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Anna Maria travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A heron standing in a grassy area with dense vegetation in the background.
    Bay Boulevard Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A small building with an American flag, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.
    Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • A coastal town with a long sandy beach, clear blue ocean, and residential buildings along the shore.
    Bradenton Beach
    4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bayfront Park
    3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Sandbar Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
    11 min drive
  • The Ugly Grouper
    8 min drive
  • Ginny's & Jane E's
    4 min drive
  • The Waterfront Restaurant
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?

Nestled on the beach, this Anna Maria vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay Boulevard Beach, Bayfront Park, and Anna Maria City Pier. Anna Maria Beach and Bradenton Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dolphin Tales

the house was wonderful and we loved the beach and pools. the beach was great for launching the paddle boards and kayaks.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay. Looking for shells and dolphins was great. It was good to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

The location was perfect. The house very nice. It was so nice to have a private beach. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6-day getaway in winter

Wife and I stayed for 6 days as a getaway for winter in PA. The property was as described. Easy to get around in Anna Maria. Lots of places to eat. Good views across the bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our new spot

This rental exceeded our expectations. From the property to the accommodations we had everything we could need or want. We appreciate a well kept rental with functioning appliances, equipment and extras. This rental had it all. Glad to have found a new family vacation spot!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful property, right on the bay! They had paddle boards which we thoroughly enjoyed. Very quiet spot at the end of the road. The pool and hot tub were wonderful. We saw all kinds of sea life including a manatee! Just a short drive to the beautiful beaches. Would definitely go back. The only issues we had were blinds not functioning in one room, needs a new coffee maker and the pool lights didn’t work at night, so that was a little disappointing. Overall an excellent stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful home and location

We loved the house and the location. We couldn't have asked for a better week. There were a few issues, but property management came out guickly and fixed them. Please note the kitchen refrig icemaker is not working and the shower in the bedroom on the main floor near the staircase does not get hot water. Overall it was a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Simply the Best!!!

6th year on Anna Maria and this was by far our favorite house. The view is spectacular, the private beach was heavenly, the covered patio and pool were wonderful, and thank you for the heated water. It was perfect. The kitchen was well-appointed and the multiple refrigerators and wine coolers accommodated all our needs. The maintenance staff were so helpful, prompt, and we were so impressed by the service. Our guests all felt like they were in Heaven. We loved your service so much we are renting from you again next year. You made us very happy. Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 Stars

Dolphin Tales was everything I thought it would be and more. We rented the house for our 27th wedding anniversary. The home has wrap around views that are stunning. Sitting in the spa and looking out to the ocean was my favorite. The home was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. We had an issue getting one of the sliders open on our first day, but we called the rental agency and within the hour they had a team out to fix the door. They were great to deal with, very attentive. I have nothing but great memories and will most definitely return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Pool and Spa well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathing views and relaxing stay

Check-in was seamless and hassle-free. We were trilled to find this home was accessible for our daughter who uses a wheelchair- the elevator, open floor plan and spacious wrap around porch made it easy to enjoy the stunning water views. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals, making our stay both comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views from the back balcony are amazing! The only issue was there was only one key not two, which wasn’t really a problem for our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome view and location!

The house is exactly as listed. The views and location are amazing! Alyha went above and beyond to answer all our questions. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home with Beautiful Views.

We had a great time. We'll visit again soon. G. P
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved being on the water

We had a great time house was great, weather was not on our side, but we really had a great time anyway. We had no neighbors due to the previous hurricane.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The property was nice with a good beach house vibe although several furnishings were dated and not very functional. Mattresses weren’t great.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMI Family Vacation

We truly enjoyed our stay. We had everything we needed. The house and property was beautiful. There was an issue with some black mold due to a leak in the ventilation/air system. I know the rental company had sent someone out to look about repairs. And the Elevator didn’t work until the last day. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect beach house

We had such a fun time at Dolphin Tales! It’s exactly as pictured and the name does not lie- we saw dolphins almost everyday! We stayed in May and the weather was absolutely perfect. The pool and private beach make it so relaxing to just walk out the door to everything you need- especially with a two year old! The wrap around deck/view is DREAMY! We walked the mile to pine street every morning- which is very doable. Ginny and Jane’s, the donut experiment and hometown desserts were a few of our favorites. The Anna Maria island pier is also walking distance and has good lunch food! The kayaks are so nice to take out from the private beach access as well! The perfect beach house for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Anna Maria Get Away

The location of the house was outstanding and the house was beautiful! Some of the furniture however was very outdated. The couch was very uncomfortable and worn. One of the beds on the second floor was extremely uncomfortable, you could feel the srings in it. The double beds on the bottom floor were very uncomfortable, you had to slam the door on the dryer to get it to shut. For the money we paid I expected better quality.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, quiet area. House is roomy with nice furniture and beds. Pool was not running when we arrived but the management company sent someone the next day and got it fixed and running which cleaned it up and made it much nicer very quickly. Fun small bay water access and the paddle boards available for use were really great to have. The hammock pictured is not actually there so I was disappointed in that because I really thought that would be a cool feature to be able to enjoy! The house only had 2 trash bags, 2 dishwasher pods, and a 1oz sample size type dish soap. Then each bathroom had about a roll and a half of toilet paper and a very small shampoo and conditioner and tiny bar of soap. If you are staying more than about 2 days, you’ll need to get more of these things. Beautiful big outdoor space with lots of seating options. Overall- very nice and we had a great stay! Management company very responsive and helpful for any needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
I had a hard time getting hot water in the 3rd floor bathroom and there was long black hair all over the floors. I would rate the cleanliness at a 4/10- I was overall disappointed with the house but the beach and pool were very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Muy buen lugar todo serca y micha trankilidad

Nuestra estancia fue perfecta disfritamos micho de la piscina y la playa muy comoda la casa para relajarce y lo mas k me gusto fue los delfines
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

First visit to AMI

This was our first time on AMI. Loved the house - perfect location. Unfortunately we only had two days there before evacuating due to Hurricane Ian. We did manage to do a little shopping and had lunch at the Ugly Grouper the day before we left. We look forward to returning next year!