Anna Maria Escape | Pool, Pickleball & Family Home

Welcome to The Bahamas by Stayawhilewithus — a spacious Bradenton vacation home with an over 0.6-acre fenced yard. Families love the private heated saltwater pool, pickleball court, kids’ playset, and BBQ patio. Fully stocked kitchen, bunk room with toys, beach gear, and pet-friendly yard make it effortless. Approximately 7 miles to Anna Maria Island beaches, 2.9 miles to IMG Academy, and close to shopping, dining, and preserves — your Florida Gulf Coast getaway.

✦ THE SPACE ✦

The Bahamas is where laid-back Florida living meets family fun. With over 2,000 sq. ft. of spacious living space and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, there’s room for everyone to spread out. Spend your days splashing in the resort-style heated pool, grilling al fresco, rallying on your private pickleball court, or watching the kids enjoy the swing set. Set on a private over 0.6-acre fenced yard, this retreat offers privacy, play, and peace just minutes from the Gulf Coast beaches.

This home is ideal for multigenerational family vacations, group getaways, snowbird retreats, and corporate or remote work stays. You’ll be just 7 miles from Anna Maria Island’s white-sand beaches, 2.9 miles from IMG Academy sports complex, and 3.7 miles from Downtown Bradenton’s Riverwalk, dining, and shops. With Publix, Walmart, and local markets just minutes away, everything you need is close at hand.

🌟 Don’t wait — reserve The Bahamas today and enjoy a Gulf Coast escape with space, comfort, and resort-style amenities.


✦ WHY GUESTS LOVE THE BAHAMAS ✦

🌟 Prime Location – Minutes from Anna Maria Island beaches, Coquina Beach, and IMG Academy, while tucked in a peaceful neighborhood close to shopping, dining, and parks.

🌟 Backyard Oasis – Guests call the over 0.6-acre yard the highlight of their stay. With space to spread out, the heated saltwater pool, pickleball court, swing set, and BBQ patio create endless fun for families and groups.

🌟 Stocked Kitchen & Essentials – Guests rave about the fully equipped kitchen and thoughtful household basics.

🌟 Family & Kid-Friendly Comforts – Bunk room with toys, outdoor playset, 2 Pack ’n Plays, a highchair, kid’s dinnerware, and a removable pool fence available for parents to install make traveling with children effortless and safe.

🌟 Pet-Friendly – Fenced yard makes it easy for furry family members to roam and join the fun.

🌟 Beach Gear Included – Beach chairs (4), beach umbrellas (1-2), a beach wagon, and beach towels (1 per guest).

🌟 Essential Supplies Provided – Laundry detergent, paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

Join the many families, snowbirds, and groups who return year after year — book The Bahamas now before your dates are gone!

Please keep in mind that this is NOT a party house. Due to our location in a quiet residential neighborhood, and wanting to be courteous to our neighbors, please confirm that you've read through and agree to our daytime noise level rules, quiet hours and overall house rules.

✦ WHERE GUESTS WILL SLEEP ✦

- Master Suite – King bed + ensuite bath (shower/tub combo)
- Bedroom 2 – King bed
- Bedroom 3 – Two full beds
- Bedroom 4 – Two bunk sets (1 twin-over-twin, 1 twin-over-full)

The Bahamas accommodates up to 10 guests comfortably with two full bathrooms and flexible layouts ideal for families and groups.

✦ THE KITCHEN ✦

A bright, open-plan kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and fully stocked cookware makes preparing meals effortless. Guests love how easy it is to cook for families here — from quick breakfasts to fresh seafood dinners. Share coffee at the island and gather for meals in the dining room — the kitchen truly is the heart of this Anna Maria Island vacation home.

🌟 Cook, dine, and connect with the people who matter most — secure your Bradenton stay today.

✦ LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS ✦

- Bradenton Country Club – 1.2 miles
- GT Bray Park & Dog Park – 1.3 miles
- Publix at Bradenton Commons – 1.6 miles
- Walmart (Cortez Rd W) – 1.9 miles
- IMG Academy – 2.9 miles
- Starbucks (Manatee Ave W) – 3 miles
- Manatee County Golf Course – 3.7 miles
- Detweiler’s Farm Market – 3.1 miles
- Downtown Bradenton & Bradenton Riverwalk – 3.7 miles
- Manatee Village Historical Park – 4.9 miles
- Bradenton Convention Center – 5.5 miles
- Palma Sola Botanical Park – 5.7 miles
- Robinson Preserve – 5.8 miles
- Cortez Beach – 7.5 miles
- Anna Maria Island (Manatee Public Beach) – 7.6 miles
- Coquina Beach – 8.7 miles
- Sarasota Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) – 9.3 miles
- Longboat Key (Beer Can Island) – 9.5 miles
- Lido Key Beach – 15.1 miles
- Siesta Key Beach – 19.2 miles
- Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) – 45.7 miles

🌟 PET FRIENDLY!

- Prior approval is kindly required. We allow up to 3 dogs for an additional fee of $150/pet/stay.
- Must be fully house-trained.
- Must be completely cleaned up after.
- Leashed at all times when not in a fenced area.
- Crated indoors when not home with the pet.
- If barking becomes an issue during your stay, alternative arrangements must be made.
- Not allowed on indoor furniture, bedding, or in the pool.

Kindly Note!

- For your peace of mind, surveillance cameras are located around the exterior of the house (overlooking the driveway). No inside cameras.

- Noise monitors inside and outside the house do not record voice or conversation, they only monitor decibels.

- We provide free parking on the premises (our driveway can fit up to 4 cars).

- BBQ Grill and an empty extra propane tank are provided. Guest are responsible for exchanging the propane tank at the local stores for use.

- The heated pool feature is available for an extra $20/night or $400/month (offered from October till May). If you would like to purchase the pool heating feature, please note that it covers the entirety of your stay, and the pool heater may take up to 48 hours to reach the desired temp, so kindly let us know a week before you check-in.

- Pool settings are all scheduled. When booked, pool heat is set to 85 degrees during the cool season, however, pool temps are impacted if the weather drops below 60 degrees. So, unfortunately, pool temperatures cannot be guaranteed.

- For your comfort, our home is treated quarterly by a professional pest control company. But given our tropical climate, you may still see the occasional bug. Please keep doors and screens closed to help prevent bugs from entering, as no compensation will be provided for any bugs that may come inside.

- Liability/Risk: The hosts/co-hosts are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while ON or OFF premises while using equipment provided as part of the rental, including but not limited to pool, spas, stairs or playsets. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises and equipment taken off the premises. This also applies to others whom the guest invites to use the premises or equipment.