Location guide
Pet-friendly
Walkable beach time
Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals in Sarasota Bay
Sarasota Bay offers bayfront scenery, boating, and breezy waterfront drives. It is best for guests who want a mix of water views and coastal culture. From our Holmes Beach home, reaching Sarasota Bay is a scenic drive along the bay.
Local highlights
Beach type
Bayfront views with Gulf beaches nearby.
Restaurants
Marina dining and waterfront patios.
Walkability
Best explored by car with scenic stops.
Vibe
Coastal, polished, and breezy.
Stay at Sandbox Beach House here
Sandbox Beach House is relaxed, flexible, and family-friendly, with space to unwind after beach days. Dogs 35 lbs or less are welcome, so your pup can join the trip. Sarasota Bay is a scenic drive along the bay from our Holmes Beach base, so day trips feel effortless.
Explore nearby
Also explore Longboat Key, Bradenton. See our walk-to-beach location, review the Pet policy (dogs 35 lbs or less), and peek at pool and family spaces.
Ready to plan your Sarasota Bay week?
Confirm your dates, then build your beach + pool rhythm around the part of Anna Maria Island you like most.
Check availability at Sandbox Beach House in Sarasota Bay.