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BAYFRONT VIEWS AND A STROLL TO THE BEACH! NO CAR NEEDED! Fall Dates Open!

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Aerial view
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bradenton Beach, FL
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cortez Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Coquina Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Bradenton Beach

When you stay at this condo in Bradenton Beach, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Bradenton Beach and Cortez Beach. .This condo is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from IMG Academy and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Lido Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bradenton Beach Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Historic Bridge Street Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cortez Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Coquina Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

BAYFRONT VIEWS AND A STROLL TO THE BEACH! NO CAR NEEDED! Fall Dates 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!


WHEN RENTING GOLF CARTS - GAS ONLY. NO ELECTRIC
AS OF 2/10/25 ALL AMENITIES INCLUDING POOL AND FITNESS CENTER ARE NON-FUNCTIONING DUE TO HURRICANES MILTON AND HELENE.


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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a sauna and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Best Beach Getaways

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,076 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

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BAYFRONT VIEWS AND A STROLL TO THE BEACH! NO CAR NEEDED! Fall Dates Open! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Terrence M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

TIMOTHY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was loaded with ants
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views from deck
Enjoyed our stay. The unit was great as well as the views. We definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dena C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would definitely go back!
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.
Stayed 27 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
From Bay to Beach!
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!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worth the $
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Tiny A.

Bradenton Beach Runaway Bay
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Lenie V.

Beautiful sunrises at the bay
Great views
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheila A., NJ - USA

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Julia S.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Brad P., Grand Rapids, USA

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Lynn A.

Loved the location. Well stocked kitchen. Furniture needs updating.
Property was well maintained. Very clean. Pool area was clean. Close to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019