AMI is a paradise destination! Join us for some<br>Fun in the sun 🌞!
House in Holmes Beach, FL
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Our single story beach house is recently redecorated and includes a large, brand new heated pool. The home is located in a quiet, residential neighborhood and only a short, straight walk to one of the most beautiful beaches on the Gulf Coast. The home includes a large covered back porch which overlooks the pool and newly landscaped, fenced in yard. You will find that the home has every amenity from beach chairs and umbrellas to a well stocked kitchen. Just grab some flip flops and a bathing suit!
We are also walking distance from the free trolley that runs every twenty minutes up and down the 7 mile island, with stops all along the way. Jump on for shopping and sightseeing and restaurants in Holmes Beach, Bradington Beach, and Anna Maria! Try your hand at world renown tarpon fishing, go parasailing, paddle boarding or biking! Take a drive out to Sarasota and visit historic St. Armand's Circle for fine dining, nightlife and plenty of shopping. Tampa is an hour and a half away, and Orlando is also within driving distance in case you want to visit some theme parks while during your visit. Whether you are looking for a little adventure or just some relaxation, we have what you need for a fun Florida vacation in the sun!
We are also walking distance from the free trolley that runs every twenty minutes up and down the 7 mile island, with stops all along the way. Jump on for shopping and sightseeing and restaurants in Holmes Beach, Bradington Beach, and Anna Maria! Try your hand at world renown tarpon fishing, go parasailing, paddle boarding or biking! Take a drive out to Sarasota and visit historic St. Armand's Circle for fine dining, nightlife and plenty of shopping. Tampa is an hour and a half away, and Orlando is also within driving distance in case you want to visit some theme parks while during your visit. Whether you are looking for a little adventure or just some relaxation, we have what you need for a fun Florida vacation in the sun!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Holmes Beach, FL
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
This house such a delight to stay in during our Fourth of July vacation week! It is difficult to find small but updated homes like this on AMI. The covered back porch and pool area were our favorite, but really the house had everything we needed and more. It felt like much more like staying in someone’s well-cared-for home instead of in a bland, characterless vacation property. And in the perfect location for the beach and all the fun of AMI. We hope to come back soon!
10.0 / 10.0
Great house with the best host on Vrbo!
10.0 / 10.0
Our family had a wonderful, memorable vacation. Everyone enjoyed the pool, especially our water logged children. Location was key. Host communication was seamless. Any minor things are insignificant and not worth mentioning. Would definitely recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
This is an old Florida home with some updates. It is comfy and “homey”. Short walk to the beach and a great pool! Katherine, the owner, is a delight. A great place to unwind, for sure.
10.0 / 10.0
This home is the perfect place for a family. The heated pool kept the kids occupied on the cooler days and it was easy to watch the children in the pool from anywhere in the house. This meant I could be doing laundry or prepping a meal while keeping an eye on the kiddos.
The furniture was comfortable, too, which is not always the case in rentals.
We will definitely be staying again!
4.0 / 10.0
My family and I visited 10/28/23-11/4-23 for a family vacation. We booked this property for being close to the beach, heated pool and it was cheaper than other properties. Unfortunately, this property had more negatives than positives. The positives were the short walk to the beach and the backyard with lights which had a covered patio that we ate at every meal. The negatives were no check in from the owners once we got there to see how things were going or if we needed anything, lack of communication from the owners, grill didn't work, TV didn't work which not the end of the world as we didn't go there to watch tv but would have been nice to watch a Halloween movie or two, pool was not heated as the listing said, the place overall was very dusty and did not look like it had been cleaned, the washer smelled very strongly of mildew so we ended up taking our clothes to a laundromat. Then there is the issues of the cockroaches that we found. At first it was only a couple which not the end of the world but then we had found one in a drawer with cooking utensils which prompted my husband to remove the drawer and that is where we found A LOT of dead ones. We had messaged the owners about them and the response we got back we didn't feel it was professional. We do not recommend this property nor will we rent it again.
10.0 / 10.0
The instructions seemed to contradict check-in time, in one place it said 4 pm, and in another, it said 6 pm. We had no problem getting to the house and got right in with the code given to us. The instructions seemed to be outdated, referring to masks that must be worn on Anna Maria Island. That should be revised. I saw a few wearing one. What seemed to be the master bedroom and bath, there was a pile of bed linens on the floor against the bed with a note saying "Xtra master quilt & shams"; the top bed sheet on the bed was all wrinkled and looked as though the bed had not been changed; in the bathroom, there was a basket presumably for used towel one.
In what seemed to be the master bedroom and bath, there was a pile of bed linens on the floor against the bed with a note saying "Xtra master quilt & shams"; the top bed sheet on the bed was all wrinkled and looked as though the bed had not been changed; in the bathroom, there was a basket presumably for used towels and it hadn't been emptied. (I have photos to validate those facts). We thought the cleaning people didn't complete the job and forgot to return.
Otherwise, we had a wonderful time. The kitchen had every utensil a chef would and abundant china and glassware. We were disappointed that there were no "lounge chairs" by the pool. We got by with the large tubes.
Katherine was very responsive when I contacted her to see if I had left 2 pairs of my glasses. In the meantime, I found them in my suitcase
LOVED IT.
10.0 / 10.0
Very Clean.Great Location. Down the street from a beautiful beach. Decorations enhanced the beach vibe. Outdoor space very private and tropical. Would definitely recommend this unique piece of paradise.
10.0 / 10.0
The house has everything you need for a relaxing beach escape. You can walk less than 2 blocks to the beach or just enjoy the backyard pool. It's perfect for the family.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful week at AMI. Loved this rental! The pool was definitely the highlight.
Also, very clean, spacious, great location. We would stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay was amazing, property was clean, well organized, and full of fun. After an amazing day at the beach, this was the perfect place to relax the rest of the evening. Owner was amazing in the way the one small hiccup with the property and stayed in touch above and beyond to see that it was handled. Look forward to staying at this property again.
10.0 / 10.0
Due to Winter Freeze storm we were not able to visit FL. Airports closed until 27th in MI. Katherine did offer to rebook us in January/February. She was very responsive and seemed to care!
8.0 / 10.0
This place is the ultimate perfect vacation home! Large rooms through out, ample space for all of us. I especially appreciated how many essential items there were for us to use. Laundry detergents, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, etc.
The backyard is exactly how it appears. An absolute oasis! I can't say enough about the pool, sitting areas, bar, and our favorite game, JENGA! The night lighting is soo awesome! There is just too much to type to explain how wonderful this property is.
Thank you for such a wonderful, lovely, fun home.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location with an incredible back patio and pool area. The house is well-stocked with housewares and most everything you need to enjoy the pool and beach. Katherine was very communicative leading up to and throughout our stay. We’d stay again!
8.0 / 10.0
We had the most wonderful stay, and can not wait to return.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic!! Blue skies and pleasant weather let us enjoy the fantastic pool. The location is so perfect for a short walk to the beach. The house has a lot of enjoyable amenities. It’s a place that we will continue to go to.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location! A very short block or so to the beach. The backyard with the pool was an oasis! We split our time between the pool and the beach. We spent most of our evenings playing games on the table on the covered patio- a little chilly in the evening while we were there so no evening swims. Enough space for the 6 of us. The kitchen was supplied well with all the needed items for cooking meals at home. Communication was fantastic- Katherine responded promptly. The only negative (and the host has no control over it)- the neighbor's pool filtration/pump was extremely loud- it didn't sound like it was working properly- detracted a bit from the beautiful ambiance Katherine and Joe have set up in their backyard oasis.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family visited AMI for the 1st time ever in June of this year. We absolutely loved our stay at Blue Heaven!! We spent every night in the back yard by the pool and under the covered patio. The location of the house was perfect being only a block from the beach. We did rent a golf cart for the week but we walked to the beach a good bit too. There were plenty of beach chairs, beach and pool toys for the kids, and anything else you may need in the garage. We loved our stay so much that we have already booked again for next year! Can’t wait🌞
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful villa in a brilliant location just 5 minutes walk to the beach. Very spacious and couldn’t have asked for a nicer pool.
Katherine was very helpful when I had a few questions and we would 100% stay here again if visiting the island
8.0 / 10.0
We had a great time at this house! The pool and outdoor spaces are beautiful and relaxing! And the shaded table and bar area are perfect for lunch or snacks after swimming. The owner Katherine, responded very quickly whenever I reached out.
The house is stocked with everything you need to have a great vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
Lots of space for everyone and nicely decorated. The outside space (pool, dining table, etc) was fantastic! Would definitely stay again.
8.0 / 10.0
Comfortable house & backyard pool/patio
We truly enjoyed our time on AMI and this home was quite comfortable for us. We had a few minor issues but the owner was quick to communicate and make things right. Walking 1.5 blocks to the beach with a lovely pool in the backyard was the best of both worlds for our family.
10.0 / 10.0
Heaven awaits.....
Loved, loved, loved our stay here. The house and pool could not have been more perfect! The trees and shrubs and wooden gate in the back yard made the ABSOLUTE PERFECT backdrop for our pictures. We would definitely go back for another stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Happy Family
Absolutely loved this house. Pool was wonderful, kids barley got out and only 1 block from the beach. Highly recommend
8.0 / 10.0
The location was perfect
Good
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect!!
This is our third time staying at this property on the island. It is absolutely perfect! It's just a short walk to the beach and the neighborhood is quiet. Everything is always clean and the owners are very good at keeping in contact to make sure everything is good. Highly recommend!!
10.0 / 10.0
We hope to return next year!
The property was much more than we expected. It truly felt like a home away from home- from the home decor to the variety of ammenities available. I loved that the house was all on one level, and our family loved the backyard. We will be buying hammocks for our house now! The location is perfect with just a short walk to a beautiful beach. The owner checked on us (via message) and was very quick to respond to an issue we had with the door (just needed new batteries). I highly recommend and our our family can see our future vacations at this home!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect vacation
This home helped make our vacation absolutely perfect! Great location with an easy walk to the beach which we went to almost every day and then came home and enjoyed the fabulous pool. Also within an easy walk of the trolley stops which we used multiple times to sight see and go out to eat on the occasions we didn’t use the well stocked kitchen. We would definitely return!
10.0 / 10.0
Another Week of Blue Heaven
Our second stay at Blue Heaven, and again, it did not disappoint. The interior has been freshened with a new coat of paint, but the beautiful pool and covered patio continues to be the main attraction. Katherine is an outstanding host, and she is great about providing necessary information and responding to questions.
And yes, we’re already booked for next year. Thank You, Katherine!
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay in AMI
Host is excellent. Great location for walking to the beach. Wonderful pool and private backyard. Have stayed here several times. Good Internet service. Spent lots of time outside on the covered porch.
4.0 / 10.0
Disappointed
Great location but house not well-maintained.
10.0 / 10.0
Blue Heaven
This property lives up to it’s name. Perfect get away from the snow and cold. Heated pool makes Florida cold very bearable.
10.0 / 10.0
Best house on the island!
We love our stay at this house! This was our 4th time staying and definitely will be back! The house is well stocked and has everything you need. The backyard is amazing, from the lights to the pool. Short direct walk to the beach. Love it! Katherine is awesome to rent from.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Oasis for Thanksgiving
Perfectly situated within walking distance to lots of AMI’s best restaurants, and a mere 1.5 blocks from the beach, this house was the perfect home base for our Thanksgiving in paradise. What really made it special was the backyard oasis. The pool was a big hit for my boys, and we all loved enjoying our meal outside, especially at night with the fun lighting. Owner communication was on point leading up to and throughout our stay. Already planning our trip back! Thank you!
6.0 / 10.0
A/C needs to be updated/upgraded
Negatives: No A/C in the Master bedroom/bathroom, which was admittedly a known issue. Stated the a/c just couldn’t keep up with late summer heat. The owner did send a standup fan. However, the Master was still miserable hot all week & no other resolution(s) offered. Mattresses & pillows obviously dated. Large roaches found every day. Beach equipment limited and/or broken. Positives: Outdoor area is gorgeous! We enjoyed eating meals at the large outdoor table. The pool & lighting is phenomenal! Great location, about 1 block to the beach. For this price point, some updates need to be made. ESPECIALLY the A/C issue.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home and perfect location
Beautiful home, location was perfect, easy walk to the beach. The back yard was an oasis and our favorite. We spent most of our time there! the backyard was the main reason I chose this home for our family vacation.
I don’t really have any complaints other than the pillows. Beds were ok but I had my parents bring me a pillow to use when they came to visit.
Communication with the owners was limited. They did leave contact information but the only way they seemed to communicate is via email through VRBO.
I would definitely rent this place again.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect house, perfect location
We loved the house, the pool, the beach stuff they had for us to use and the communication for any questions we had was great. I would definitely stay at this home again! Not to mention it was a very short walk to the beautiful beach!
10.0 / 10.0
AMI beach vacation
The vacation was so much fun. The house was interesting with beach decor and had everything we needed. It was just like the online photos. The pool was amazing, clean and large enough to swim laps. The hammocks were used everyday, and the outdoor lights made it perfect into the evenings! The location was just a five minute walk to the beach and all chairs and wagon in the garage made it easy! We had a small issue with the front door, and the property manager was available and took care of it immediately. I would recommend this property and plan to visit again!
10.0 / 10.0
Dream Vacation
We felt like it was the Caribbean. Everything was perfect would suggest this place and island to anybody.
3.0 / 10.0
As soon as we walked in the door the first time there were multiple bugs on the floor. We found more bugs every day even though the owner sent out an exterminator early in the week. The first time we tried to use the oven the kitchen filled with smoke and the smoke detector went off - the oven was unusable for the rest of the week, so we used the backyard grill instead. The first few plates we took out of the cupboard were still dirty. The pillows appeared to be old and inexpensive, as did the rest of the bedding. The house was quite cluttered. I kept the owner informed of our issues and she offered a refund but I didn't want to spend my vacation week looking for another place, and then moving out and moving in again. The location was close to the beach and the pool was very nice.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Holmes Beach?
The average price for a rental in Holmes Beach is £314 per night. This rental is £61 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at AMI is a paradise destination! Join us for some<br>Fun in the sun 🌞!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at AMI is a paradise destination! Join us for some<br>Fun in the sun 🌞!. Enjoy the water!
Is AMI is a paradise destination! Join us for some<br>Fun in the sun 🌞! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at AMI is a paradise destination! Join us for some<br>Fun in the sun 🌞!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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