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Bay Views & Beach Steps Away - Dock, Pool, Quiet!

Waterfront condo with kitchen and balcony

Bay Watch Condo, in tranquil Bradenton Beach, offers a serene retreat with full bay views from the living room, kitchen and master bedroom. Enjoy heated pool time or unwind on your private open lanai over the bay. With undercover parking and a washer dryer in-unit for convenience.

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Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Free WiFi

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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.

Bay Views & Beach Steps Away - Dock, Pool, Quiet!

Your bayfront sanctuary with Gulf access. Bay Watch 6a is a beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Bradenton Beach where stunning Intracoastal Waterway views meet beach-across-the-street convenience. With private boat dock, heated pool, and location so peaceful it feels like a hidden secret, this is tranquil island living—with white sand Gulf beaches just seven houses away.

The Bay Watch Advantage
Boutique 16-unit complex, guest favorite for 30 years. Bayfront location with private dock for fishing and kayaking. Gulf beaches literally across the street—about 100 yards. Tucked at the end of two quiet streets with zero through traffic. Genuine tranquility in intimate setting.

Recently Refreshed
Brand-new bathroom in primary bedroom, fresh interior paint throughout. Well-maintained furnishings create comfortable spaces. High-speed WiFi (up to 1 gig), expanded cable.

Bay Views That Captivate
Full bay views from living room, kitchen, and primary bedroom. Wake to sunrises over water, watch boats and dolphins. Private balcony with chaise lounge and four chairs overlooks dock and bay—perfect for sunrise coffee or sunset cocktails.

Sleeping & Amenities
Sleeps 4. Primary: Queen bed with bay views, 24" TV, brand-new en-suite bathroom. Guest: Two twin beds (can combine to king with advance notice). Full-size washer/dryer in unit.

Living & Kitchen
Open living maximizes bay views. 39" TV with DVD player. Fully equipped kitchen: full appliances, dishwasher, coffee maker, well-stocked cookware. Dining table with water views.

Boat Dock & Water Activities
Private dock available for fishing (snook, redfish). Bring your kayak to launch from dock. Dolphin and manatee watching. Some beach gear provided, stored in unit. Beach just seven houses away—130 yards, two-minute walk.

Digital Guidebook Access
After booking, access our comprehensive Digital Guidebook to pre-arrange kayak rentals, bikes, beach equipment, infant gear, and more—ready upon arrival.

Heated Pool
Shared among just 16 units. Consistently praised as "one of the best heated pools." Tropical foliage, well-maintained grounds.

Beach & Location
Gulf beach 100 yards away (seven houses). Less crowded than public beaches. Walking distance to restaurants. Free island trolley. Multiple beach accesses. Dual bay and Gulf access—rare and valuable.

Perfect For
Couples seeking bay views and quiet. Families wanting 2BR/2BA. Fishing enthusiasts. Kayakers. 30-year return visitors. Extended stays with laundry. Intimate complex lovers. Sunrise watchers.

Practical Details
2BR/2BA, sleeps 4. One covered parking + guest parking. 4-night minimum. Not pet-friendly. No smoking/vaping. WiFi to 1 gig. Heated pool. Private dock. Beach 2-minute walk.

"30 years staying at Bay Watch. Gorgeous views of bay, beach and Gulf right across the street."
Managed by Island Vacation Properties—25 years trusted service. Rare dual water access!

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

Communal pool

Internet

Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Limited on-site parking

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table

Entertainment

Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Dock

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
On the waterfront

Things to do

Golfing 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: 1,079 square feet

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Washer
Dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 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

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Bay Watch 6A Spectacular Bay Sunrise Views

Bay Watch 6A Spectacular Bay And Sunrise Views Condo

Bay Watch 6A Spectacular Bay And Sunrise Views Bradenton Beach

2531-174522

About the area

Bradenton Beach, Florida

What's nearby

Anna Maria Sound - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bradenton Beach Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Historic Bridge Street Pier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Cortez Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
‪Wicked Cantina - ‬5 min walk
‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬14 min walk
‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Views & Beach Steps Away - Dock, Pool, Quiet! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bay Views & Beach Steps Away - Dock, Pool, Quiet!?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Bay Views & Beach Steps Away - Dock, Pool, Quiet!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Views & Beach Steps Away - Dock, Pool, Quiet!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay Views & Beach Steps Away - Dock, Pool, Quiet! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach. Bradenton Beach Marina and Aluna Wellness Center & Spa are also within 15 minutes.

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Bay Views & Beach Steps Away - Dock, Pool, Quiet! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

17 Apr 2025

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

Wondeful

Loved our stay. Management was more than helpful. Can’t wait to get back

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry H.

8 Apr 2023

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

Post retirement vacation

The process renting this condo went very smooth.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb V.

15 Nov 2023

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

Great location

Nice condo with an awesome deck to watch sunrise on the bay. Very short walk to the beach. A little tricky to find the parking spot under the building.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Jun 2023

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

Wonderful Getaway

We were there to celebrate a birthday and Memorial Day. The location is fantastic, view of the bay is tranquil, and a short walk to the beach. We had a wonderful time. Highly recommend this location and rental company. They were quick to reply to questions via text and pleasant to communicate with.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

6 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful Place!

This location is the best of both worlds! You can kayak, fish and watch for dolphins in bay or walk across the road to the beach. We had a phenomenal time. The location was great. Our older kids were able to take the trolly around the island while we hung out at the beach. The condo was quite and had a great pool. It also comes with beach chairs, boogie boards, umbrellas and a wagon.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Lara V., Decatur, Al

29 Jun 2023

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

Anna Maria island

Condo was in a good location in relation to the beach and walkable to a few restaurants. The condo overall needs a little attention. Sheetrock work and painting where leaks have occurred would be suggested. Property was mostly clean except living area that had not been vacuumed. Master bedroom mattress and sheets could be replaced. We left a day early.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

ken c.

29 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Property very nice, but the checkin was messed up.

The property for the most part was good. There were some minor maintenance issues that need to be addressed, but they were not show stoppers. The location of property was excellent with a beautiful view of the bay. We received some erroneous email communications from Island Vacation Properties. There was no checkin envelope at the property managers office and their office was not even open during the prime Saturday afternoon checkin window. As for the property itself, I would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

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4/10 Poor

Anthony A.

1 Aug 2023

WOULD NOT STAY HERE AGAIN

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First day July 22nd, the TV did not work had to call 3 times to get it fixed. There was mildew on the ceiling in the Main Bedroom. Kitchen faucet was broken I had to fix it. The fan/light fixture in the main Bathroom was falling out of the ceiling. The floors were full of sand, we had to vacuum. The closet in the guest bedroom was full of sand from the beach equipment that was stored there. We never had a chance to swim in the Pool, because there were many families with kids in diapers and little kids constantly yelling, the Pool Rules clearly stated no more then 9 persons at a time. If I had to pick one positive it would be the view.

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10/10 Excellent

Karla S., Frankfort, IN

21 Apr 2023

Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we booked this condo the pictures looked like it needed to be upgraded. But when we walked in it was absolutely beautiful!!! The view off of the balcony was amazing!!! Definitely want to go back to this condo again!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Cheri W.

5 Jul 2022

Bay watch Anna Maria Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice place. Right across from the beach. You could walk or take the trolley every where. I would highly recommend this place to stay. You will love staying here.

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8/10 Good

Linda A.

18 May 2022

AMI Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the location of BayWatch Condo - could walk to beach and restaurants, having opportunity to fish off the pier was a benefit.

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10/10 Excellent

18 May 2022

Nice vacation.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Well stocked kitchen. Great view of the bay from balcony and easy walk across street to beach. Spacious condo. Only issue was floors were sandy and dirty when we arrived and the company sent someone out to clean. Other than that condo was clean.

8/10 Good

Shawna L.

27 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful view, outdated condo

It was an ok place. Very outdated. One negative is that I had called and told the rental company that our master bath sink would not drain and he told me he’d put in a work order. Well, nobody ever showed up. Wouldn’t stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheri O.

30 Jun 2021

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

Sunrise, sunset

Great location, sunrise on the balcony short walk to the beach for sunsets. Walking distance to cute shops and restaurants. Beautiful beaches! Free trolley rides. A lovely island!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leanne H.

14 Apr 2021

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

Great Location

Beautiful bay views, easy walk across street to beaches. Wonderful heated pool. Can walk or bike to a couple restaurants and shops. Spacious, clean condo. Rental company easy to work with and very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021