Beach House Resort #3 - Gulf Front Condo in Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island
Beach House Resort #3 is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom gulf-front condo in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island that sleeps up to 4 guests. This ground-level beachfront vacation rental offers direct beach access - you walk out the back door of your screened lanai and you're standing on the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.
Location: 1000 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, Florida
This Anna Maria Island beachfront property sits in the heart of Bradenton Beach, approximately 45 minutes from Sarasota-Bradenton Airport, 50 minutes from Tampa International Airport, and less than a 5-minute walk to Bridge Street's restaurants, shops, and bars. The location puts you on one of Florida's top-rated barrier island beaches with miles of white sand stretching in both directions.
What Makes This Beachfront Vacation Rental Different
Most gulf-front condos in Bradenton Beach require stairs or crossing parking areas to reach the beach. Beach House Resort #3 is ground-level with direct beach access. Open your screened porch door and you're on the sand in seconds. That proximity changes everything - grabbing forgotten sunscreen, taking quick breaks, bringing cold drinks from your kitchen to the beach, watching both sunrise over the bay and sunset over the Gulf without leaving the property.
Multiple guests have returned to this Anna Maria Island vacation rental for 10+ years specifically because of this immediate beach access. You're not steps from the beach. You're on it.
The Vacation Rental Setup
This Bradenton Beach condo features a full kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinets, full-size refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and dishwasher. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, utensils, pots, and pans.
The bedroom has a queen bed, coastal blue walls, plantation shutters, and a flat-screen TV. The living room includes a sleeper sofa, another flat-screen TV with cable, and large windows facing the Gulf of Mexico. The bathroom has a combination tub/shower with tile surround and granite countertops.
Throughout the condo you'll find tile floors, central air conditioning, ceiling fans, free WiFi, and all linens and towels provided. The unit comes with beach towels, beach chair access, and a beach umbrella.
The Screened Lanai - Your Gulf of Mexico Front Row Seat
The covered, screened lanai overlooking the Gulf of Mexico is where you'll spend most of your time. The porch faces directly west over the water with unobstructed Gulf views. From the bedroom windows, you can even see Tampa Bay on the other side of the island.
This is the routine: coffee on the lanai while watching dolphins swim past. Afternoon reading while the Gulf breeze comes through the screens. Evening meals while the sun drops into the water. The screen keeps bugs out while preserving the open-air beach experience.
Beach House Resort Complex Amenities
This eight-unit beachfront complex on Anna Maria Island includes:
Heated community pool
Beach lounge chairs for guest use (shared among all units)
Outdoor grills for guest use
Coin-operated laundry facilities on-site
One designated parking space per unit (strictly enforced)
Direct beach access from the property
The Beach & Location
The beach in front of Beach House Resort is natural Florida Gulf Coast shoreline - soft white sand, gentle waves, and crystal-clear turquoise water. The beach extends for miles in both directions, perfect for morning walks, shelling, or watching the sunset.
You're in the walkable zone of Bradenton Beach. Bridge Street (less than 5-minute walk) has multiple restaurants including The Feast, Bridge Street Bistro, and Beach House Restaurant. The Historic Bridge Street Pier is a 5-minute walk north. Within a 10-minute drive you'll find Publix grocery, CVS pharmacy, and additional restaurants throughout Anna Maria and Holmes Beach. Robinson Preserve (kayaking and nature trails) is about 15 minutes away. Downtown Sarasota and St. Armands Circle are approximately 30-40 minutes south.
Important Booking Information
Beach House Resort #3 requires a one-week minimum stay during winter season (approximately December through April) and summer season (June and July). Three-night minimum stays may be available within 30 days of arrival depending on availability.
Parking: One vehicle per unit only. Parking is limited and strictly enforced.
Pet Policy: One small pet under 25 pounds is welcome with a $150 non-refundable pet fee. Please note: dogs are not permitted on Anna Maria Island beaches at any time. Your pet can enjoy the condo and other non-beach areas of the island.
What Previous Guests Say
This Anna Maria Island beachfront condo has a loyal following - multiple guests have returned 3, 4, even 15+ times over the years. The consistent theme: the location is exceptional.
One guest wrote: "Love the updates since my last staycation. Beach House Rentals is near everything and the unit is clean, updated, and has everything you need. Truly 'steps from the ocean' which everyone advertises but is not true. This place is!!!"
A 15-year repeat guest noted: "Always clean. Staff always very helpful when needed. Gulf side views can't be beat."
Who This Rental Is Perfect For
This Bradenton Beach vacation rental is ideal for couples who want direct gulf-front access without stairs, small families (2 adults + 1-2 kids) who prioritize beach location, older adults who want ground-level easy beach access, travelers with one small pet, return visitors to Anna Maria Island, and anyone who wants prime beachfront without the high-rise resort experience.
The Bottom Line
Beach House Resort #3 offers something increasingly rare on Anna Maria Island: ground-level, direct gulf-front access in a small, quiet complex without the crowds of larger resorts. You're 10 seconds from the Gulf of Mexico. You're watching dolphins swim past while drinking morning coffee on your screened porch. You're walking to Bridge Street restaurants. You're on one of Florida's best barrier island beaches with 7 miles of white sand and clear water.
Multiple guests have made this their annual tradition for over a decade. They come back because waking up and being on the beach in 30 seconds is exactly what they want from an Anna Maria Island vacation.
This is Anna Maria Island vacation rental simplicity: one bedroom, direct gulf access, miles of beach, and nothing between you and the water but a screen door.
