Summary: Bay Breeze Cottages is an Old Florida Charm Boutique Resort located on historic Anna Maria Island. Bask in the endless sun all year long, take a swim in our private heated pool with your favorite beverage, or head out anywhere on the island in our street legal gas powered golf carts to any of the local restaurants, piers, sand white sand beaches, and all other attractions the island has to offer. Come enjoy your own slice of paradise at Bay Breeze Cottages on Anna Maria Island.
The Space: Each Cottage has a fully renovated kitchen, bath, and living area. Each cottage has a full kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances including: full sink, faucet, garbage disposal, cook tops, ovens, microwaves, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Exquisite granite counter tops with custom hand carved wood shelves and built in wooden cutting boards are standard. Each renovated bathroom has a new toilet, vanity, custom deluxe shower head, and vanity tiles. The bedroom includes brand new Beauty Rest Queen bed and high quality Queen pull out sofa, new 32 inch flat screen HD tv's, custom wood floors and wood ceilings throughout.
Guest Access: Upon booking one of our cottages, you will receive a welcome email with the access code for the electronic key lock on the entry door plus a secondary code for the lock box which contains the physical keys as a back up.
The Neighborhood: The North end of Anna Maria Island is the most desirable location on the entire island. "PARADISE" would best describe the surrounding areas of Bay Breeze Cottages. White Sandy Beaches, Two Piers, Aquatic Life such as Dolphins, Manatees, and Pelicans can be seen daily. The North end of Anna Maria has the best restaurants, shops, bars, and other tourist attractions.
Getting Around: Included in your stay are street legal golf carts & beach cruiser bicycles which allow you to venture out to the entire island with convenience & ease. Public parking is plentiful throughout the island at all local establishments and attractions.
Other Things to Note: Amenities and Location are what truly separate Bay Breeze Cottages from all other resorts on the island. Our Amenity Package is worth on average $1,000 to $1,500 dollars for the week if you were to rent separately. Check our "Comparison" sheet in our photos section for reference.
Location! Location! Location! Bay Breeze Cottages is located on the highly desirable North end of Anna Maria Island. We are just steps from the famous Rod & Reel Pier, Anna Maria City Pier, White Sandy Beaches, Shops, Restaurants, Bars, and other local attractions. Our included amenity package will save guests an average of $1,000 to $1,500 based on one week's stay.
Interaction with Guests: We are always here to answer any questions you may have during your stay and we are always accessible to our guests.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Frequently asked questions
Does Bay Breeze Cottages #1 (The Mahi-Mahi) have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Bay Breeze Cottages #1 (The Mahi-Mahi)?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Breeze Cottages #1 (The Mahi-Mahi) on 19 July 2026 start from AU$504, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Bay Breeze Cottages #1 (The Mahi-Mahi) pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bay Breeze Cottages #1 (The Mahi-Mahi)?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bay Breeze Cottages #1 (The Mahi-Mahi)?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bay Breeze Cottages #1 (The Mahi-Mahi)?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bay Breeze Cottages #1 (The Mahi-Mahi) located?
Situated in Anna Maria, this beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Anna Maria Beach and Bradenton Beach. Bean Point Beach and Bayfront Park are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wonderful, cozy property, clean, well furnished and centrally located. The use of the golf cart, bikes, pool and floats were an added bonus. Perfect space for single or couple (maybe with a small child too). Great support from property management when we had questions/needed extra assistance. Will plan to return :)
Cozy and convenient, perfect location to all the island has to offer. Pool is awesome, lush landscaping is beautiful. Having a golf cart, bikes, access to paddle boards, kayaks and beach amenities is ideal. Great stay.
Spent the weekend in Anna Maria island on the front end of a work trip and this place made it worth it. All of the amenities you need plus a perfect location.
Great little place. Nicely updated, very clean, great location. Loved having golf cart included. The pool was wonderful, private, very pretty and lots of patio furniture. Really enjoyed our first stay ion AMI.
My husband and I enjoyed our first ever winter visit to AMI at the Mahi-Mahi. The unit is small, but had everything we needed for the the two of us, plus an incredible (heated!) pool. Loved the location and the "Old Florida" feel. The detailed instructions and "guide to the area" printouts were also quite helpful!. We are hoping to return next year.
Amanda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thank you very much Amanda! We look forward to having you back next year as well :)
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amber L.
22 Nov 2018
Fabulous mother/daughter get away
My teenage daughter and I take a yearly trip together while my husband and three sons go on a trip with friends. Cottage #1 was perfect for us. We especially enjoyed the location near Bean Point. The golf carts and bicycles were a fun way to see the island! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Amber L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you Amber! We thoroughly enjoyed habing you and your daughter stay with us. Come back again soon! 😀
Jimmy Cirillo
Bay Breeze Cottages
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Orlando
21 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our small family of 3 really enjoyed our stay! The cottage was clean and had great amenities such as the bikes, golf cart, kayaks, paddleboards, and everything else you would need for your short ride to the beach! If you don't feel like heading to the beach the pool will not disappoint. Great communication with the owner & property management.
Tonya P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lynne D.
27 Feb 2019
small but comfortable
We had a great time. The room was very tiny -- bathroom very tiny and dated, Bedroom very tiny but it was decorated cute and the other amenities made up for it being small. The pool was beautiful and we had it completely to ourselves. The golf cart was fun and the location good. The kitchen was small but it had what we needed and it all worked out just fine.
Lynne D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hello Lynne,
Thank you for your review and feedback. We do advertise our cottages as Old Florida Charm cottages/bungalows from the 1950’s. We are one of the few remaining original properties on Anna Maria Island that still can provide that Old Florida charm that vacationers desire. Our cottages were entirely gutted and renovated in late 2017 including all new flooring, all new kitchens, all new appliances, and bathrooms were gutted as well. The bathrooms and fixtures are brand new including the vanity, toilet, sink, shower, and fixture. I understand how you could misconstrue the bathroom as being dated, but it is actully all new tile and fixtures and a lot of time, thought, and effort was put into designing the bathrooms, kitchen, and entire cottage as being new yet still providing that Old Florida Charm that we have been known for over the years. Our 5 star average reviews speak for themselves and we are not offended by your review at all. We welcome the feedback and sincerely appreciate your review, but did feel the need to explain the atmosphere we diligently try to create for all of our guests. As you mentioned, the pool and pool area is brand new as well and we are one of the few hotels that provide a street legal golf cart with every stay and also paddle boards, kayaks, bicycles, and beach equipment at no extra cost. We hope you can stay with us again in the future and next time we could place you in our largest cottage (THE SAILFISH) which is larger and roomier and has two full bathrooms.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tanya A.
20 Aug 2018
Cute!
The cottage was adorable. It had everything that we needed. It was a lot smaller than I thought it was going to be but we were only there for 4 days so it worked out. We spent a great deal of time in the pool are and got to know our neighbors. It was awesome to have a golf cart which we def utilized and a
Washer/dryer. Location was really great!
Tanya A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review! We are very happy to hear we met and eceeded your expectations. The golf carts we include with every reservation ($500 dollar weekly value) truly make Bay Breeze cottages the best value on the island. Please come back to see us again soon!
Bay Breeze Cottages
Place was very cute and easy to find. Check in instructions and contact with property mgr went very smooth. Place was well cleaned, however I gave it 4 stars bc the mattress on the pull out couch looked gross. Overall, bathroom has been updated and was clean. The amenities were GREAT! Having the golf cart to zip around was perfect. The pool was very clean and had everything you could want or need. Location is amazing- short walk to the beach!
My husband and I stayed at the cottage to celebrate our 15yr anniversary. We got a little worried when we read some of the reviews, but honestly I am not sure how those experiences were different from ours ... because ours was AMAZING! Dan was speedy in checking us in, showing us around and getting us sorted with the golf cart. He was super friendly and easy to chat with. Now the cottage. It was charming and wonderful! it had everything we needed - it was clean, great decor and the bed comfy. We had everything we needed and loved our time there. We were also very happy at how insulated it was, and we could not hear road traffic etc. The surrounding property was awesome to. The highlight is the pool. We literally lived in it, as we like the beach, but LOVE the pool. The pool and pool area was clean, had great floaties, and the umbrella/table in the pool along with the sitting areas was fantastic! Overall I would HIGHLY recommend this spot. It is an easy walk or golf drive to Pine Ave, and quick walk to Bean point where we watched the sunsets. Thank you to James and Dan.
Great quiet location. Got around on the golf cart and the bikes. The manager was great and was very responsive to our requests. They should offer to let us pay 15$ instead of have to drive the golf cart to the Shell station and hold up traffic. There was no room anywhere to put our clothes so had our suitcases in the living room. Not a problem though because we were outside most of the time. There was one cockroach in the bedroom on our last night. Overall it was great! Thank you for your hospitality!
The cottage is in a perfect location! walking distance to both Gulf side and Tampa Bay side! We loved watching the sunsets at Bean Point.
The cottage overall served it's purpose for us, to lay our heads at night. Although recently updated, the bathroom tile was simply painted and the paint is all peeling in the shower. A lot of the paint in the interior (door frames, base boards) is also heavily chipped throughout. The window blinds are all broken/bent. There are curtains also hanging but to replace the window blinds as a very inexpensive fix and would help with the aesthetic viewing from outside of cottage too.
The shared laundry, bikes, pool, golf cart and paddle boards/kayaks were an awesome amenity to have!
Several beach chairs and both beach umbrellas were broken and we didn't realize until we got to the beach, so that was a bummer.
The cottage was truly a perfect location and has tremendous potential if lots of little items were fixed/remedied.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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