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Bay beauty with heated pool, spa, games, ping pong

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A spacious living area with a fireplace, a large sofa, and a dining area with a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the sea.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area visible through the glass doors.
A covered outdoor area with a pool, seating, and a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a stainless steel refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Bay beauty with heated pool, spa, games, ping pong have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bay beauty with heated pool, spa, games, ping pong pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bay beauty with heated pool, spa, games, ping pong?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bay beauty with heated pool, spa, games, ping pong?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay beauty with heated pool, spa, games, ping pong?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay beauty with heated pool, spa, games, ping pong located?

Situated on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Manatee Public Beach and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Views and a Great Spring Break
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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as advertised. beautiful area
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was well maintained and equipped and presented an excellent waterfront view. Anna marie island is a very nice place with a lot to do. Several restaurants we chose were special and presented an island atmosphere. We would return, hopefully with warmer weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I, and our three boys ranging from 22 to 10 stayed here and it was such a wonderful trip. Check-in was a breeze, house was wonderful and very clean, pool and hot tub were perfect temps, views were incredible, quick walk to beach and shops- honestly, one of the best houses we've rented. This is definitely our new go-to house when staying in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub and pool warm and enjoyable. View from the upper deck and lower pool area was amazing!The host was excellent to work with! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We greatly enjoyed our stay. The house is clean, updated and everything was in perfect working order. The sunrise view over the Bay is spectacular. Plenty of towels and supplies on hand. Would gladly stay here again when visiting the area
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home just as pictured

Excellent stay at this property. The owners are so kind and quick to respond to communication. Quick walk to beach. We saw dolphins and manatees from the dock!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Thanks so much for staying!! Hope to see you and your lovely family again soon!! Christy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is the perfect getaway! We have been renting beach homes for years, this is by far the most comfortable and well stocked home we have stayed in. The location is private but also close to the fun. The dock is great for fishing or dolphin watching. Everything you think you could need is located inside the house. We enjoyed the bikes, kayaks, beach toys and comfy beach chairs. The owners were super responsive to every concern that arose. We are hoping to stay again soon! Thanks for sharing your beautiful bay front home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thank you Cheryl! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and can't wait to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break trip

From the first time walking in the door and seeing the view to the last night fishing off the dock this house was nothing but amazing. We loved the heated pool and hot tub and the kayaks were an added bonus. The house was so clean and the rooms were perfect. The owners were so helpful and easy to communicate with. Anna Maria is our favorite place to visit and we can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas vacation 2022

We absolutely loved our stay! The house is just as pictured. The location is perfect and just a quick golf cart ride away to wherever you need. The kids saw dolphins almost every day. If you’re looking for the perfect family vacation home this house has everything and more!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

The house is beautiful and in a great location. The beach and restaurants were within walking distance, we rented a golf cart to get around the island which made for an ever greater experience. The house is very clean and comfortable. We saw dolphins from the porch and pool area. Definitely will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

This home is beautiful. It is clean, well equipped, tastefully decorated, with spectacular sunrises and views throughout the day. Its my favorite vrbo stay hands down. Christy is easy to work with since her goal is the guests top notch experience in her home. I cant say enough good things; well worth it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing!

This house is spectacular! Everything you see online and more! Would HIGHLY recommend. You will not be disappointed! The view, pool and hot tub were amazing! Beds were very comfortable and every amenity you could wish for! Decore ❤️! Wildlife right off the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Bayfront Beauty

We had an amazing stay. You can't beat being bayfront, especially when you have a short walk to get to the beach. We appreciated how well-equipped the home was, and used the kayaks, paddle boards, beach chairs, umbrellas and bikes daily. The owner Christy was friendly and super responsive and the home was clean. I think our favorite thing besides the amazing views was the screened-in porch. It was the perfect spot to relax. Thank you for opening your beautiful home to us, we would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We can't say enough good things about this property! We have visited Anna Maria 5 or 6 times and this was one of our favorite stays. I think the main listing photo says it all "THE VIEW"!! There were a couple bikes, kayaks and even some fishing poles that the kids used from the dock and caught some fun ocean fish. We saw dolphin and manatee right next to the dock a couple times and also used the kayaks to paddle into a bay around the bend where 6-12 manatees were hanging out. The master bedroom is HUGE and has the best view in the house. it was great to wake up to the sunrise over the ocean every morning. The only negative thing that happened was an overnight wind storm that caused a power outage which messed up the pool/hot tub system. This is obviously beyond anyone's control, but Mike did a great job of getting it back up and running for us ASAP. Thanks again for an awesome stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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AMI

Perfect quiet vacation spot. In a neighborhood w easy beach access, plenty of nearby options for anything we wanted to do. Very quiet neighborhood. My wife and I nearly always use VRBO for vacations, hands down best property we have ever had through VRBO. Only thing that would have made it better was if we had stayed 2 weeks. The only thing I can think of they might improve is a little better fishing pole and a second pole, but I’m not sure I was supposed to used it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Location, Location,Location!

Was looking for Bay Front and could not have done better. Fished off dock and friend caught a beautiful Speckled Brown Trout. Everything top notch. Cleanest place I have ever checked in to. My minor problem with Spa was immediately addressed by owner. Already have plans to return. Only thing they could add is a Kuerig and ladder to get into Bay. Thank you so much Christie and Mike
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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The Bay Beauty!

We absolutely loved this house, it was gorgeous! Everything was excellent, the house was in perfect condition, very clean and beautifully decorated. Beds were comfy and there was nothing missing! There are plenty of beach gear, such as chairs, umbrellas and buggies - and the beach access is just a short walk away. There are some kayaks, although we did not use them. The communication with Christy was excellent, she was always very responsive and ready to help, if needed. We loved sitting in the screened porch early morning, sipping a coffee and just watching the sunrise over the bay. What a bliss! We‘d love to come back again!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous sunrises

This is a beautiful house with easy access to everything on the island. The fishing dock was great! It would be nice if it had a light on it since we did a lot of night fishing. But just a suggestion not a complaint. All the beach accessories were super helpful and our daughter and son-in-law really enjoyed the kayak. The owner was super easy to access and would reply immediately. No problems, just questions about some of the lighting. Overall, would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2023
Tammy you were a joy to host and I’m happy to report that Mike just put under water lights in today! Come and stay again and your night fishing needs will be met!
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible vacation home

After a long flight from London we walked into the house as the sun was setting and all gasped at the stunning view across the bay. Just at that moment a group of dolphins swam past, it was magical. This is a truly beautiful home, spotlessly clean, light are airy, freshly painted, gorgeous outside area where we sat and watched the bay for hours.We biked all over - to the Sandbar for dinner, the gym 2 minutes away and the ever fabulous Bean Point. We paddleboarded from the dock almost every day and dolphins and manatees swam beside us.We’ve been coming to the area for 15 years from London and never stayed in the same house twice - but after this will be somewhere we hope to return to.Christine was great to deal with and very helpful - when we asked for an iron she arranged for a new one plus ironing board to be delivered the same day.Thank you so much for an amazing vacation!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Property; Great Location

We were very pleased with our stay! It was our first time to AMI and we certainly hope to return. The location of the property is great - easily walkable to the beach, amazing views of the bay, close to grocery and dining. We visited Manatee Beach one day but much preferred the quiet and lovely stretch of beach directly across 49th street. The house itself was quite clean and very comfortable for our group of 5. The amenities provided were really nice - often the chairs, umbrellas, etc. at beach rentals are worn and rusty, but everything here was in excellent condition. We used the chairs and 2 umbrellas each day (transported using the beach cart), took a paddle board out on the ocean, and definitely used the 2 bikes quite a bit. One note: parking is challenging at some of the spots on the north side of the island, so I would recommend renting a few extra bikes if possible. As others mentioned, the bay can have a bit of a sulfur smell. This combined with the heat resulted in us using the pool less than I’d anticipated. But the pool area was very pretty and provided a great spot to view the sunrise. The communication from the owners was outstanding! Any questions were answered right away. All in all, this was an excellent property and experience and we highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at this house. It’s beautiful and being able to watch the sunrise from the patio doors is awesome! Saw dolphin and manatee every single day. Low tide brings the birds that are fun to watch while they stand in the water, trying to catch their fish. Easy access to every part of the island. Our granddaughter loved the pool and it’s the perfect size with a nice ledge she could walk around on. The view of the drawbridge brings more fun watching it go up and down. The host always responds quickly and is always helpful. It was another great stay filled with wonderful memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bay view

The house and view are amazing. We loved it. Clean and very nicely decorated. We would definitely go back. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Our stay was exceptional! The location was perfect. Beds and bedding were very comfortable. The views were out of this world!! We discovered that the steps going out of the back porch were actually easier to use whenever we left the property. Our stay was wonderful. Christie was so easy to communicate with and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Perfect!

The purpose of this trip was for my husband and me to kick back, relax and recharge. We had no desire to sightsee and didn't even rent a car. We were seeking a spot where we could walk to many things and that had water toys for paddling and a pool for lounging. This home was all that and more for us! We had a car service take us from the airport to the rental; used Uber once and walked everywhere else. Upon arriving, our hosts happened to be on-site and even helped get our groceries in the house as our instacart delivery was 25 minutes early. Lovely people that seemed to genuinely care that we were taken care of. Walking inside the house smelled freshly cleaned and all of the windows and the view just knocked my socks off. This house was clean everywhere- I like to walk barefoot and my feet were totally clean walking on these floors. Everywhere you look you see water and sky! We spent our days putting the tandem kayak in the water and exploring, back to the house for lunch, followed by time lounging in the heated pool listening to music (the house had a home pod that we would move to the screened patio), then walk to dinner, hit the beach for sunset (just a quick walk across the street) then kick back and enjoy Netflix! We really enjoyed the screened-in porch off the kitchen and ate most meals out there looking at the birds and dolphins that would go by. We only cooked once, so I cannot speak to how well-stocked the kitchen was for that, but I found what I needed for the one meal. Do know that there is a sulfur smell (cannot do anything about mother nature) that will hit you depending on the wind and tide. You can enjoy the sunrise every morning from the primary suite upstairs or from the many windows on the main level. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. Not much sleeping in though as the sunrise will have you up with the sun (bedroom had shades but they were no match for the florida sun). If you want to sleep in I would recommend the lower bedroom. We enjoyed the windows more than sleeping in! Do be warned- there are 18 stairs from the driveway to the main floor and 20 stairs from the main floor to a primary suite (only 5 steps from the main floor to other beds and bath). We had no issues with this but if someone had limited mobility this may be a problem. We had a simply fabulous time and if we vacation in this area again this will be our spot! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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