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.
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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.
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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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À Anna Maria, cette propriété de vacances se situe à proximité de parcs d’attractions et sur la plage. Pour contempler la beauté naturelle de la région, visitez Plage d'Anna Marie et Plage de Bradenton. D'autres attraits valent également le détour : Fish Hole Adventure Golf (golf) et Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez. La motomarine et le kayak offrent d'excellentes occasions de parcourir les cours d'eau de la région. Vous pouvez également partir à l'aventure en découvrant les pistes de randonnée/de vélo et le cyclisme à proximité. Visiter le guide de voyage pour Anna Maria
Sarasota, Floride (SRQ-Aéroport international de Sarasota-Bradenton) : à 36 min en voiture
Restaurants
The Sandbar Restaurant
4 min en voiture
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
11 min en voiture
The Ugly Grouper
8 min en voiture
Ginny's & Jane E's
4 min en voiture
The Waterfront Restaurant
14 min à pied
Foire aux questions
Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.
Combien coûte le stationnement à Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 16 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
Le départ est à 10 h.
Où se situe Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
Anna Maria - cette propriété de vacances sur la plage se trouve à moins de 2 km des sites suivants : Bay Boulevard Beach, Parc en bord de mer Bayfront Park et Jetée de la ville d'Anna Maria. Plage d'Anna Marie et Plage de Bradenton se trouvent également à moins de 3 km.
Avis
Avis pour Dolphin Tales: Pool, Bay Views & Private Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
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Emplacement
Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 19 avis sur 28.
10 – Excellent
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Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 5 avis sur 28.
8 – Bien
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Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 3 avis sur 28.
6 – Acceptable
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Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 0 avis sur 28.
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Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 1 avis sur 28.
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Avis
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
ivrimark
13 déc. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great location. Pool and Spa well maintained.
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2025
Avis vérifié
6/10 – Acceptable
Yiddrey C.
17 juill. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, emplacement
Points faibles : Arrivée, communication et exactitude de l’annonce.
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
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
STEVE A.
10 mai 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Dolphin Tales
the house was wonderful and we loved the beach and pools. the beach was great for launching the paddle boards and kayaks.
Séjour de 14 nuits en avril 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Debbie P.
9 juin 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Paradise
The location was perfect. The house very nice. It was so nice to have a private beach. We had a wonderful time.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Brian M.
7 mars 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Relaxing
We enjoyed our stay. Looking for shells and dolphins was great. It was good to unwind.
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Grace M.
6 août 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Very clean
Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Edward S.
6 sept. 2025
Points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
Beautiful
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
6/10 – Acceptable
BrAndy P.
27 juin 2026
Points forts : Arrivée, communication et emplacement.
Points faibles : Propreté
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.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Richard P.
28 févr. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 6 nuits en février 2025
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Marissa J.
25 août 2023
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!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Stacy N.
24 oct. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 14 nuits en octobre 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Vicki F.
7 août 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Linda C.
3 déc. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et emplacement.
The property was nice with a good beach house vibe although several furnishings were dated and not very functional. Mattresses weren’t great.
Séjour de 7 nuits en novembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Delilah C.
27 sept. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Timothy J.
29 sept. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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!
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Alfreda B.
30 janv. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 7 nuits en janvier 2025
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
beth p.
17 juill. 2026
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2026
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Patricia K.
20 avr. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 7 nuits en avril 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
tara b.
25 août 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Clifford P.
25 nov. 2023
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!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Tori S.
21 mai 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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!
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2023
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Jennifer B.
17 nov. 2023
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.
Avis vérifié
6/10 – Acceptable
brandi f.
28 août 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Jill L.
2 oct. 2022
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!
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Elizabeth S.
30 mars 2022
Wonderful!
This slice of heaven is on a dead end street, it is private, spacious, open and has a wonderful view of the ocean. Also a pretty neighborhood for walks, we walked to the shops and restaurants daily. It has it's own private beach that is glorious. We stayed here for a week and enjoyed every minute of it! It was clean and well equipped. Will return!