Yes — you can stay in an Anna Maria Island vacation rental with your own private boat dock, and tie your boat up steps from the back door. Two of our homes sit directly on Bimini Bay on deep sailboat water with a straight shot out to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico: Bimini Bay Vue and La Grande Maison. If your idea of a beach trip includes running out at sunrise to fish or cruising the bay at golden hour, this is the page to read before you book.
Quick Answer: Which Magnolia Rentals Have a Private Boat Dock?
Two of our four homes offer private dockage on Bimini Bay:
- Bimini Bay Vue — a private boat dock with room to keep a boat, on deep sailboat water with 180-degree bay views. Sleeps 8.
- La Grande Maison — a private boat slip, plus an elevator and a heated pool and spa. Sleeps 8.
Both homes sit at the quiet north end of Anna Maria Island on Tarpon Street, with direct water access out to Tampa Bay and the Gulf.
Why a Private Dock Changes the Whole Trip
After years of hosting boaters and anglers on the island, the pattern is always the same: guests with a dock out back stop thinking in terms of “beach days” and start thinking in tides. You untie in the morning, run the flats before the wind picks up, and you are back for lunch by the pool without ever loading a trailer or hunting for a public ramp. No launch fees, no waiting in line, no hauling gear across a parking lot. The boat is right there, and so is the rest of your day.
Bimini Bay Vue: Tie Up in Your Own Backyard
Renovated in 2022, Bimini Bay Vue is a 4-bedroom home built for people who love the water. The private dock and boat space sit off a backyard that also has a heated pool, multiple outdoor sitting areas, a putting green, and 180-degree views of Bimini Bay. Mornings are for fishing; afternoons are for watching manatees and boats drift past from the patio. With three king bedrooms and a bunk room, it sleeps eight comfortably — ideal for a fishing crew or a family that splits its time between the rods and the pool.
La Grande Maison: A Boat Slip Plus Room for Everyone
Next door on Tarpon Street, La Grande Maison pairs a private boat slip with a heated pool and spa and easy bay-and-Gulf access. It also has an elevator, which makes it a rare fit for boating groups that include grandparents or anyone who would rather skip the stairs after a long day on the water. If your trip mixes generations, read our guide to accessible, elevator-equipped rentals on Anna Maria Island before you choose.
What “Deep Sailboat Water” Actually Means for You
Both homes sit on deep sailboat water — meaning the canal stays navigable at low tide and leads straight into Bimini Bay, then out to Tampa Bay and the Gulf. For anglers, that translates to fast access to inshore flats for redfish, snook, and trout, and a short run to the passes for offshore action. If you want to build a whole trip around it, our guide to Anna Maria Island fishing trips and where to stay for easy charter access lays out the inshore-versus-offshore options.
No Boat of Your Own? You Can Still Get on the Water
You do not need to trailer a boat down to enjoy a dock-front home. Plenty of guests book a captain and charter for a day, or rent a boat locally and keep it at the dock for the week. And once you are on the island, a car is optional — see how to get around Anna Maria Island by free trolley, bike, and foot. Prefer to keep both feet on dry land near the beach instead? Compare your options in our guide to bayfront versus Gulf-side rentals on Anna Maria Island.
How to Book a Dock-Front Rental on Anna Maria Island
Dock-front homes are the first to fill for peak fishing seasons, so it pays to lock in dates early. When you book direct with us instead of through Airbnb or VRBO, you skip the platform service fees and talk to the people who actually know the water. Check live availability for all of our Anna Maria Island rentals, or contact the Magnolia Rentals AMI team and tell us how you like to fish — we will point you to the right dock.
— The Magnolia Rentals AMI Team
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