Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf

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A pool area with a blue house, outdoor furniture, and a small waterfall feature.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with a beach, houses, and a parking lot.
A two-story building with balconies, surrounded by tropical vegetation.
A swimming pool with a stone edge, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched roof structure.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Half Bath 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Island Players - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 8 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf on 29 November 2026 start from NZ$11,461, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Players and Holmes Beach Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful home and provided everything we needed for an amazing week. Our whole family was there and we enjoyed being so close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2026
A beautiful home, a full house of family, and the beach just moments away sounds like the perfect island week, Kathleen! We're so glad View of the Gulf by Anna Maria Vacations had everything you needed to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Thank you for choosing to spend such special family time with us and for sharing your kind words. We hope to welcome everyone back for another wonderful week on Anna Maria Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Ideal beach property

Great house has all round benifits to beach and canal sides very well equipped nice bedrooms lovely pool area
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the benefits of both the beach and canal sides, as well as the well-equipped home and lovely pool area. It sounds like you had a fantastic stay, and we’d love to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location was great & that would be all that would bring us back. Overall we did like the house although cleaning could be improved 100%.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 February 2023
Merle, we are glad you enjoyed the home and its convenient location. We also appreciate your feedback about the cleanliness and will be sure to pass this on to our team. We hope to host you again sometime in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house very near the beach. Great pool and spa. Everything you need to enjoy time around the pool or on the beach. Comfortable beds and plenty of them. All the dishes, drink glasses, silverware and pans you could possibly need. Eleven of us had a great week in this house despite cool and rainy weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2026
We’re so glad you had a great week at View of the Gulf, Cathy! Being so close to the beach and having the pool and spa ready to relax in really makes for a fun island stay. It’s wonderful to hear the home had plenty of space and everything your group needed to cook, gather, and get comfortable. Even with a little cool and rainy weather, it sounds like you made the most of it! We’d love to welcome your group back anytime for another beach getaway with Anna Maria Vacations!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location. Plenty of space for our party of 14. Kitchen well stocked. Only downfall was the pool guy who came our last day and we had to get out of the pool which totally killed our last day vibe.The master on the main floor never cooled down so we didn’t sleep well. The Rest of the house seemed cooler. Very close to the beach and views from the balconies. Overall a great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2026
It sounds like your group made some wonderful memories at View of the Gulf by Anna Maria Vacations, Mandy! With plenty of space, a well-stocked kitchen, beautiful balcony views, and the beach just steps away, we're delighted the home was such a great fit for your getaway. We appreciate your feedback regarding the primary bedroom and pool service. Drawing the curtains on the larger sliding doors during the day helps keep that room cooler, and we apologize if the scheduled pool maintenance briefly interrupted your last day. We'd love to welcome you back for another stay on the island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the first time we went with a pool and a block from Gulf. It was fantastic, since it was a little cool (mid-60’s to low 70’s). The house, the pool, the Gulf were all fantastic! We are already talking about our next trip down. Thank you for helping our family build beautiful memories!
Hot tub family fun!
Good morning!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2026
We’re thrilled your family had such a great time, Tiffany! It sounds like some wonderful memories were made at View of the Gulf! We're so glad the house, pool, and proximity to the Gulf contributed to your fantastic experience, especially during the cooler weather. It’s exciting to hear you’re already planning your next trip! Helping families create beautiful memories is what we’re all about. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable stay with Anna Maria Vacations!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

View of the Gulf

The location and house are excellent. The home is fully equipped, but could use a few more beach chairs. We were there a few weeks after Hurricanes Helene and Milton blew thru the area. There was a lot of cleanup going on in the area. A few repairs at the house were nearly complete, but did not impact our stay. The pool was a focal point, as the Gulf water was a little cold.We would definitely go back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and the home, and we appreciate your understanding as the area and property were recovering from the hurricanes. We're happy to know that the few repairs didn't impact your stay and that the pool provided a great alternative when the Gulf water was chilly. We’d love to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

We are a group of 7 girls who do a girls trip to AMI every year, this home did not disappoint. So much space! The outside pool area was great, the dining room for playing games, and the super short walk to the beach were all amazing. The rooms were so comfy and the towels (beach and pool) were plentiful. The wagon with all of the beach chairs was a great addition as well. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2022
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Misty. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the home, pool, and proximity to the beach. We can't wait to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sensationell

Lage zum Strand eigentlich näher als beschrieben, sehr sauber, alles da was man braucht vom Griller bis Strandutensilien, jederzeit wieder, die Lage war perfekt, wir waren 10 Personen - tiptop!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2022
Bettina, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and the location. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for multiple families!

Location is so key! It's so close to the beach! Highly recommend renting a golf cart to cruise around the island to see the various shops/restaurants. The house is well equipped, and has 4 full baths and 2 half baths! Plenty of space for 14 people. There is an extra full sized fridge/freezer in the garage which worked out great for drinks. Also, there is another small refrigerator outside in the bar area. There are many stairs in the house, so definitely need to consider if your group consists of elderly, or small children. The posting said there were 3 bikes, however, when we arrived, there were no bikes. Also, the spa heater was not working. There is a great beach wagon, a few chairs, umbrella and some beach toys. Highly recommend renting an easy up for the beach, as the sun is hot and one umbrella is not enough for an entire group. We bought a cooler with wheels and left it at the house for future groups to use. The overall cleanliness of the house and grounds could have been better... especially the floors and windows. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and the house worked out perfectly for the guests we had staying with us. We would definitely look at renting this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 February 2023
Gigi, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad you and your family enjoyed the home and its convenient location. We are sorry to hear the spa heater was not working during your stay, but we are now able to report it is in working order. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again sometime soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The location was fantastic!

The house accommodated 14 people very well. Plenty of room. Very short walk to the beach. Tons of beach chairs and beach toys for the younger kids. We were glad we took our own yeti for coffee and so on because their was only 1 coffee cup and no glasses for drinking and no bowls for the little kids for their morning cereal. We did go buy bowls and plastic cups. Other than that our stay was wonderful! The TV’s also quit working the last couple days we were there but we called and they said because of the new owners they shut off the cable but they came out the same day and hooked up all new boxes. We were told this wasn’t supposed to happen until after our stay. The hot tub also quit working the second to the last day we were there but they sent someone out promptly and said they needed to replace the pump so they turned up the heat on the pool and was excellent. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2022
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation and appreciate this feedback. We will perform an inventory of the kitchen to ensure that it is properly stocked. We hope to see you again in the future! Kind Regards, Anna Maria Vacations Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Big but dated and poor upkeep

It was a big house and accommodated our 14 guests nicely. The location is great! However, the property itself is poorly maintained. Lots of issues and broken items. Doors don’t close properly, cabinets falling apart, blinds don’t work, lights not functioning, plates missing on outlets in kids rooms, walls are damaged, spa bubblers don’t work. Reallly to many issues to list. It’s a shame.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2021
Justin, thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay. I'm sorry we fell short of the five-star experience that we hope for for each of our guests. This home is maintained by the owner's personal handyman and we have passed along your information to them so that they will be able to address the concerns you mentioned in your review. We are glad that you enjoyed the location ~ it really is great! ~ and we hope your vacation was wonderful despite these maintenance issues.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house was very clean and spacious .

We had a great time a block from the beach
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2021
LInda, thank you for taking the time to review your stay at View of the Gulf. We are so happy that you had a great time! The location is hard to beat! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to AMI!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

This is a great house for a large family. It is an ideal location just steps from the beautiful white sand beach. The kitchen could use a few updates but nothing that would prevent us from selecting this property for future family vacations. Loved this house and we plan to make this an annual trip.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2021
Bylle, thank you for letting us know about your stay at View of the Gulf! A five-star review is always our goal and I'm so glad we reached it. We are so happy that you plan on visiting each year and look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love AMI

Location is awesome!! House has plenty of room to spread out.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2021
Linda, we are thrilled that you enjoyed your time at View of the Gulf! There is a lot of room for everyone to have their own space all while being super close to the beach! We hope that we will be able to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2021

We had three families that stayed here for the last week in March for Spring Break. The location is accurate as described and you really can't beat it. Having lived in the property for a week, we would come back, and I think that says it all. That said, if you have never stayed here, you may want to know, as observed in prior reviews, the property wasn't as clean as we would have liked when we got there. That said, the property manager, Ty, was great. He came by and picked up items that the cleaning crew missed, and when beach towels were nowhere to be found, he delivered a box of beach towels. When the hot tub was set too low, he sent the pool guy and it got fixed. Ty was great. The property photos are accurate although I would guess there is a year or two of salt water exposure that has taken it's toll on the outside like any ocean side property. For example, the tiki bar fridge and TV are in pretty tough shape, a few of the pool chairs are starting to rip, and the sliding screen doors on the back of the house were falling off the tracks daily. If you get passed that, again, the location is amazing and the house is great. North is the main strip, a quick walk or golf cart drive away. South is another beach area and different restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2021
David, we are so happy that you enjoyed your time with us at View of the Gulf. As you stated, the owners have their own handyman and cleaning service and we are happy that they were responsive to your requests for items that you needed. We will be sure to pass along your comments to the owners so for their consideration. We hope that we will be able to welcome you back again on your next visit to AMI!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

Great place! It fit our family well. Great location! Property manager was wonderful to work with. We did find some clothes under a dresser ☹️ And we could have used a mop. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2021
Sandy, thank you for the five-star review of View of the Gulf! We agree that it is a great place and the location is hard to beat! I will be sure to pass the information regarding cleaning along to the owner of the property so that the cleaning company can be made aware of the issue. We hope that you will visit AMI again in the near future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Love the location. Could use little better cleaning and pool remote didn’t work. Great house
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2020
Jessica, thank you for the review of View of the Gulf. We are glad that you loved the location and the house. I'm sorry that the cleaning wasn't what you expected, but if we know that there are issues, we would be happy to send the cleaners back to take care of any issues you may have had. We will let the owner know about the pool remote so that that will not be an issue for future guests. If you would like to call us to let us know what exactly the issue was, that would be helpful! We hope that you will come back and visit us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip

This was a last minute rental for 3 families - 6 adults and 8 kids. Loved the outdoor area - tiki bar and pool were great. Super short walk to beach, easy to bike to shopping, ice cream, etc. Home well stocked - few bikes, helmets, beach toys, extra towels. Had A/C issue that was quickly resolved. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun for all

Had a great time! There were 14 of us and it never felt crowded. Close to the beach and pool was perfect. Only complaint is that the air conditioning didn’t work well in the first floor which had one of the family rooms. Recommend renting golf carts to get around the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2020
Sandy ~ we are so happy that you and your group enjoyed your stay at View of the Gulf. It really is a beautiful home with a great location! I am sorry to hear about the a/c issue during your stay. Please note that Anna Maria Vacations has a maintenance team that would be happy to come over and assess any issues our guests may be having during their stay. We hope to be able to welcome you back to AMI very soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved it!

It was perfect for our family. Lovely home and wonderful pool! Great location right across the street from the beach! They had the garage full of beach supplies too. We definitely plan on going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2020
Mark, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at View of the Gulf! It is a wonderful property with so much to offer the guests ~ proximity to the beach is awesome as well! We are so glad that it was perfect for your stay and hope to welcome you back to AMI in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Times

We had a great time with my parents and my brothers and our families. Everything was perfect. Only constructive criticism is the property needs more garbage cans.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2020
Jason, thank you so much for your kind words about View of the Gulf! We are so happy that it was the perfect place for your family's stay. I'm not sure if you are speaking about interior trash cans or the outside ones that are provided by the county. We will check next time we are there and if interior ones are needed, that is an easy fix. Unfortunately, the cans provided by the County are all that they provide to the homes on the island ~ additional ones are not given out or picked up on the weekly routes. We hope that we can welcome you all back to AMI soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

View of the Gulf

We had an amazing time. The house was beautiful and conveniently located to the beach and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you for the review, Michael! We are so happy that you had an amazing time staying with Anna Maria Vacations at View of the Gulf! We are glad that you enjoyed the convenient location to the beach and local shops! We hope to welcome you back to AMI as our guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House

We had a wonderful stay. House was great. Lots of room. Loved the pool. One short block to beach access. House wasn’t located correctly on map when booking is only thing we noticed. Would rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you so much for the 5 star review, Susan! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay at View of the Gulf! We are glad that you had plenty of space and that you loved the pool and short walk to the Gulf beaches! Thank you for the feedback, we will look into why the home may be appearing in the wrong location. We hope to welcome you back to AMI as a guest of Anna Maria Vacations!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the quieter end of the island

We loved being so close to the beach. Also the pool was great. Some of the amenities need repaired or replaced. There was less traffic on our part of the island and we had easy, close access to great restaurants. For the most part, the beds were comfortable. The kids beds ( as us often the case were not so comfy. ( we had 8 women, each in her own bed. ) Got used to the steps, but getting luggage and supplies was tough.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you for the review, Nancy! We are happy to hear that you loved being so close to the beach and the pool at View of the Gulf! Thank you for letting us know about the amenities, we have let our Service Team know so we can replace or repair after the next guest checks out. Owners are not required to provide such items, so sometimes they are left behind by other guests that had previously stayed. We thank you again and look forward to welcoming you back to AMI as a guest of Anna Maria Vacations!
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