Moondance- 2 bedrooms- Breathtaking views and beachfront with steps from the bea

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A balcony with wicker chairs overlooking a beach.
A neatly arranged set of towels and a decorative plant on a bed with a headboard, surrounded by a woven mat.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a stove.
A garden pathway leading to a wooden gate, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A two-story house with a garage, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bean Point Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Anna Maria, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Players
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest bedroom

1 King Bed

Guest bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Anna Maria

Located in Anna Maria, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting.
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Anna Maria, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Island Players - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Moondance- 2 bedrooms- Breathtaking views and beachfront with steps from the bea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Moondance- 2 bedrooms- Breathtaking views and beachfront with steps from the bea?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Moondance- 2 bedrooms- Breathtaking views and beachfront with steps from the bea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moondance- 2 bedrooms- Breathtaking views and beachfront with steps from the bea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moondance- 2 bedrooms- Breathtaking views and beachfront with steps from the bea located?

Nestled on the beach, this Anna Maria holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach, Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I appreciate how clean the property was. The restaurant that is located next was very convenient. The property has good windows and no noise could be heard inside. I really enjoyed having lunch with my family outside under the house looking at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was absolutely perfect for us. We loved watching the sunrise and sunset over the ocean every day from our balcony. The property was steps from the sand and walking distance to everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2026
Hi Liana, Thank you so much for your 5 star review! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Moondance and enjoyed the wonderful views. We would love to have you again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is everything. Perfect for being close to the main area of stores. Sandbar restaurant is right there. Cozy bedrooms, unusual circular windows brought in morning sun. Loved the outside deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2026
Hi Mary, Thank you so much for your 5 star review and we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Moondance. It is truly a great unit with amazing views! We look forward to having you again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, great location and amazing view!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2025
Hi Sarah, Thank you fore your 5 star review and we are happy to hear you enjoyed everything! See you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Short version of the review: before we left, we booked this property again for next year.The property was a small, but well kept two bedroom, two bath condo. In the description, when they say it is “just steps from the beach“, they are being entirely accurate. The location is simply spectacular. Easy walk to shopping and dining. During the week we stayed, we only got in the car once.If you’re looking at a place to stay on Anna Maria, you will not regret booking this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to welcoming you back to MoonDance next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice lovely view
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Toes in sand

Excellent location and accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Hello Joe, We are happy to hear you and your family loved the location. Beach House Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation 2025

This property is very clean, convenient to local shops and restaurants and just steps from the beach. Very pleased with our stay at the Moondance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMI Vacation

Just lovely, great location and sunsets on the beach only steps from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2023
Hi Jeff- Thank you so much for your 5 star review and we are happy to hear you had a great stay. We look forward to having you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Stay at the property was great! Good views and comfortable beds. Property seemed adequately updated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Hi James- Thank you for your 5 star review. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week at the beach!

My husband and I stayed here for a week with our friends and had a great time. The condo was clean and exactly as described. The location was perfect, very convenient to the beach and to restaurants and shops. There was quite a bit within walking distance. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Hi Emerald, Thanks for your 5 star review and we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and the property. We look forward to having you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location Location Location

Enjoyed being steps away from the ocean. Watching the sunset from balcony. Best vacation in over 40 years
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
HI Mandy- Thank you so much for your 5 star review and glad to hear you enjoyed the property and the views! See you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just can’t beat that view from the deck - efficiently sized 2BR worked perfectly for us. It’s the second floor not top floor - but still a lot of steps FYI. But we didn’t mind to get that view, wow. Even a couple dolphins swimming by. Amazing spot and Sandbar right nearby to get cocktails and drinks! Five stars
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10 Year Anniversary Trip

We had a great trip. The location was amazing. Beds were comfortable, House was clean and stocked with all we needed to enjoy our stay. The Host was very helpful, friendly and helpful. We will definitely use them again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2023
Good afternoon Angelo, We are happy to hear you had a great trip and to see you again in the near future. Warm Regards, Beach House Real Estate
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location and Views!

The location is excellent—right on the beach, next to Sand Bar, and within walking distance of town. The owner has two suites, one above the unit and one next door to the rental (all in the same house), which wasn't put in the description. However, we will definitely rent again—the price, location, and unit are all well worth it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2024
Hi Lisa- Thanks for your 4 star review and we are happy to hear you enjoyed the property. The views are stunning! The property lists it is on the 2nd level so guests are aware. We look forward to having you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location on the beach

Stayed for a week in March. Clean, stylish unit perfect for the two of us. The small balcony had a spectacular beach view. We didn’t use the enclosed patio or backyard since we spent most of our time on the beach. Location was perfect- close to the Sandbar and other restaurants/stores, all within walking distance. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Hi- Thank you so much for your 5 star review. The property is stunning and has the best views. We are glad you had a great time and we look forward to having you again!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good SMALL location

Great for 2 people. Wouldn’t recommend for more in spite of 2 bedrooms. Living area tight and some plugs didn’t work. Overused place without decent storage. Beach location and closeness to Anna Maria city is why you pay so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great beachfront property

We loved spending spring break beachfront on AMI. The rental was directly on the beach with amazing views. Although it was small, we made it work. A few updates need to be made - the couch is very worn and uncomfortable. Although the listing states it is a fully equipped kitchen - there were no baking pans, the skillet and baking sheet were in very poor condition and a good set of knives is needed. Lastly, it should be noted that there are a lot of steps to get to the second level, where the rental is located. Overall we had a great week and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Hi Krissie- Thank you so much for your great review. i wish you would have reached out to us during your stay in regards to the kitchen items as it would have been a pleasure to deliver them to you. Thanks for letting us know about the sofa as we will get it professional cleaned. Thanks and we hope to have you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

The house was super clean and right on the beach. Evrything was as advertised and in a good neighborhood. The only negative thing I could say is the it was right next to a public access so the beach was a little crowded but not enough that you couldnt land a spot for your tent and things. Then the last night of our stay we had someone come in the top portion of the house that was labeled as private so I assume it was the owners at 12:00 AM. We was already in bed ready to head home the next morning but they were pretty loud and up pretty late so it kept us up the majority of the night and didnt get much rest as you could hear everything. If that didnt happen I would have given it 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
This was a lockbox entry, so no humans involved. Spectacular view, but apartment had many flaws/omissions .Worst were the windows, non of which opened w/o significant effort, some fell out of their frames when opened, many screens had large rips. Door wall had no screen door at all.Kitchen was nice and modern, but very poorly equipped, not even wine glasses in a vacation rental! Only one pack of dw soap, mismatched and cheap dishes, super cheap silverware. Not a condiment to be seen. Baths nice, clean and new. However, no hooks or safety bars. The apartment is also in need of new paint .Hope someone gets in there to take care of these issues
View from the beach.
View north from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2026
Hi Cindy, Thank you so much for your review. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding your stay at Moondance. We are glad you enjoyed the incredible views the property offers. Regarding the concerns you mentioned, I wish you had reached out to us during your stay, as we would have been happy to address those issues immediately and deliver new silverware to you. To clarify our policies, please note that our properties do not come stocked with condiments. Each unit is provided with a starter kit, and any additional quantities are the guest's responsibility as outlined in the rental contract. Additionally, this property does not have a screen door for the balcony slider, and most beachside properties in our area do not have screens in the windows. Regarding your entry, the property does not use a lockbox. The unit is equipped with a digital lock, and all guests are provided with their own unique access codes within their arrival instructions. Again, thank you for your feedback. We will certainly look into the points you raised to improve our guest experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

He stayed seven days and loved being waterfront. Cute little Patio. We sat on every night having our happy hour. The beds were very comfortable and the house was very nicely decorated. We had everything we needed. There was a cool covered patio under the house, but we really didn’t use that. It was too hot outside And we preferred to sit on the patio where we could see the water. The location was amazing. We walked everywhere and never use them lol best place to eat was the porch. The worst place to eat was the sandbar next-door close to markets bars, restaurants, stores, or gift shops , there are a lot of stairs. If you’re disabled this may not be the spot for you. Plenty of ceiling fans. Air conditioning worked great kitchen was well appointed. We will definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
Hi Kathy- Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. The views are stunning. We look forward to having you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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