Bliss & Tonic Down · Bay Area · 2 Blocks Gulf

Bradenton Beach, Florida
$257 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

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Bath 2

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Sleep 6

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Night 3 nights

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2BR · 2BA · Sleeps 6 · 2 Blocks to Gulf · Covered Deck · Outdoor Shower · Gas Grill · Kayak & Paddleboard Launch Steps Away · Washer/Dryer In Unit · Military Discount Available

Two blocks from the Gulf, tucked between the Intracoastal Waterway and the beach in Bradenton Beach. The water is in every direction here — the question is just which way you want to face it today.

The covered deck is where the evenings happen. It's a private outdoor space for unwinding after a beach day — cold drink in hand, gas grill nearby, outdoor shower around the corner for rinsing off the sand. Not a view deck, but a genuine outdoor living room that guests consistently call a favorite part of the stay.

Inside, the layout is open and comfortable. The living, dining, and kitchen areas connect naturally — the cook stays in the conversation, the dining table seats six, and the 55 smart TV handles movie nights. The fully stocked kitchen has everything needed for full meals at home. A washer and dryer in the unit means a week-long stay with a family of six doesn't require overpacking.

The master suite has a king bed and its own en-suite bath. The guest bedroom has a full and twin bed configuration — flexible for families with kids of different ages. The living room sofa sleeper handles a sixth guest comfortably.

Next door to the property is a kayak and paddleboard launch onto the Intracoastal Waterway — no driving, no trailer, just walk over and get on the water. A local park within easy reach adds a fishing pier, basketball court, and playground to the activity options without leaving the neighborhood.

The beach is two blocks away with a direct access path at the end of the street. The free Anna Maria Island trolley stops nearby for exploring Historic Bridge Street, restaurants, and the full length of AMI without moving your car.

Bliss & Tonic is a two-unit property — Down and Up — both managed by Island Vacation Properties. Traveling with extended family or a larger group Book both units together and everyone gets their own private space while sharing the deck, grill, and beach access. It's one of the better group setups on the island.

A 5% military discount is available for all active and veteran military guests — always, not just on request.
Bliss & Tonic Down requires a one-week minimum stay with parking for up to three cars. This property is not pet-friendly.

*Final payments are due 60 days prior to arrival payable by personal check or Echeck (which will incur a $1.00 processing fee) we do take
credit cards for final payment with a 3% fee on the balance due.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Limited Onsite Parking Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Gas Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Park
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Ashley C.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    Everything was very seamless, host communicated effectively and reached out several times to make sure everything was going well. The unit was clean and ready for us and was just like the description. It was really perfect for our family of 6--4 kids aged 12, 10, 8 and 3. We absolutely loved the covered deck/porch, the pass through window from the kitchen to outside made eating out there so easy! Some things that I wanted to note that may help future guests because the information wasn't readily available. As far as staples for the house, they provide you with a handful of dishwashing pods, some dish soap and sponge as well as a few trash bags, 4 rolls of TP, and a roll of paper towels. The kitchen was well equipped for anything you may want to cook or prepare. There were no storage containers for leftovers so keep that in mind. As far as pantry basics, there are none so you will need to bring your own salt/pepper, spices, extra paper towels most likely depending on the length of your stay, etc. They have a keurig and a regular coffee pot but you will need to supply your own coffee filters (standard 12cup paper filters---we did leave a pack of 200 behind so hopefully they keep them there for future guests). Not a complaint by any means, but we've stayed in VRBOs before that had these things so it's just good to know if you plan on shopping before arriving like we did. They have a full washer and dryer that we used a lot, just remember to bring some washing detergent!

  • Rebecca B.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2025

    Stayed Nov 8, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Beautiful condo peek a boo water views. Very clean and up to date. Management handled a few minor problems immediately and we were very pleased. So peaceful on the deck in the evening and location so convenient.To both the gulf and bay. Would highly recommend.

  • Karen B.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay, property very clean upon arrival, beach chairs, umbrella provided. Easy walk to the beach too.

  • Misty A.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Bliss and Tonic Down was a great place to stay. Very close to the Beach! We would definitely stay here again!!

  • Brett B.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 25, 2025

    Great property, location is perfect had a great time would stay again for sure!

  • Jessica B.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2025

    Stayed Mar 26, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: We absolutely loved staying at Bliss & Tonic! The staff was very responsive to my texts as we couldn't get the address to load from the link sent, they also answered any questions I had during our stay. We enjoyed that it was a very quiet neighborhood, beautiful home, and an awesome area to enjoy the beach. The beach access was just a few blocks up, but we also enjoyed driving up the coast and catching a few other beach spots. The beach chairs and umbrella made it easy for travelers to not have to worry about renting or purchasing extra things. The only downfall for us was getting to Universal Studios was quite a long trip but we would definitely stay here again for a more specific beach vacation. I would suggest maybe taking out the pool access in the description of the rental as this location did not have a pool, which was fine since the beach was right up the street, just could be misleading to families with kids like ours who wanted to also enjoy a heated pool on vacation. All in all a great experience and beautiful family vacation spot. Thanks for having us!

  • Monica H.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 11, 2025

    Great place and nice location . Near everything.

  • Breen C.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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: Such great space and beautifully decorated! 2-3 minute walk to the beach! Minutes away from so many great restaurants and shops!

  • Jenn R.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    Great house great location

  • Courtney C.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and nice. We will definitely be back.

  • Tonya F.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    Great location! Wonderful home! Clean!

  • Billie M.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    This was our first visit to Anna Maria Island. We loved it so much! The water was so warm and not real rough. The location of this property was a short walk to the beach under 5 mins. This property had everything we needed for the week. Well equipped kitchen. Large deck under roof to have morning coffee on and evening cocktails. The landscaping was so pretty and gave it a more tropical vibe especially when sitting on the deck. The beds were comfortable. There was beach chairs on property to use and a beach cart along with a smaller umbrella to take to beach. They also provided beach towels. The only thing not provided was a soft cooler to take to the beach for your drinks. This would have been nice since we flew in and that is one more thing to pack. Tampa airport was only little over an hour from this property so we flew into TPA and saved some money on flights. We would rent this property again!

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