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Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI!

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A seating area with two blue chairs and a small table, surrounded by gravel and palm trees.
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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with white chairs, and a living room with a black leather sofa.
A hallway with a red door, a patterned rug, and a wall with framed pictures.
A modern kitchen with a wooden island, white bar stools, and a vase with flowers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Primary bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Shared bathroom.

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI!?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI! on 7 November 2026 start from NZ$6,264, 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.

Is Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI! located?

Located in Holmes Beach, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Manatee Public Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach 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. 115 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at this house! It was thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed for an amazing week on AMI. The salt water pool was so nice. Beds were comfortable. The beaches are beautiful! Such a peaceful and family friendly neighborhood. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and home were amazing. The pool was relaxing and pristine.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2026
Thanks Daniel, hope to see you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third stay at Blue Heaven, and I’m happy to say that it’s back and better than ever. As always, our host was incredibly attentive and accommodating. We brought our family this trip, and everyone commented how much they enjoyed it and felt right at home. We would not hesitate to stay at Blue Heaven again in the future. The host has earned our highest recommendation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the BEST VRBO type house I have stayed in. The house was SO clean. It had absolutely everything that we needed for the week. The neighborhood was central to everything. Easy walk to the beach. The home owner was very responsive when I had to reach out for a question. We will absolutely be back to stay very soon.
Beautiful pool
2 min walk to this!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was lovely and spotless. The host was quick to reply with any concerns and very gracious. Would recommend and we would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2026
Thanks Marcia, we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We feel very fortunate to have been able to stay again at 'Our Blue Heaven'. For us it is simply the best home for our family on Anna Marie Island! And it was great to visit post the hurricanes in 2024. The home was clean and well-equipped and we really thought the changes the owner has made made it even better than before! With useful cupboard space near dining table and we all loved the even greater 'open plan' feeling of the property. Of course, the most awesome part of the home for us and particularly our children was the pool! It never failed to take the edge off of very warm August temperatures and is big enough for the kids to play games or mum and dad to have a little swim! We had some great meals out, but with the sweet teeth in our family we have to shout out 'Two scoops', the 'Donut experience' and 'Hometown Desserts' on Pine Avenue, along with the 'Small Town Creamery' more local to the house... We enjoyed the Fish Hole Mini Golf on Bridge Street and loved our time spent on Holmes beach and Bean Point... We also visited Tampa (Busch Gardens & Zoo Tampa), Clearwater (Aquarium and boat trip) and Sarasota. An awesome 2 weeks!So our thanks to Katherine, one of the best and most prompt owners we've had the pleasure of renting from, we hope to be back again at some point!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stay on Anna Maria

Great island, wonderful beaches and places to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thanks for the great review! Want to know what's going on at OurBlueHeaven between your visits? Keep up with us on Instagram AMI.OURBLUEHEAVEN, we like to keep up with our wonderful guests too! See you online! Stay healthy and we hope to host you soon!
Archival

8/10 Good

Wonderful outdoor space!

Comfortable home, easy access to beach and owners lovely to work with. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thanks so much for the kind review! We love to host such nice people and hope to see you again soon. Remember that repeat guests enjoy discounts 😉�!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Everything about this house and location is perfect. We are all obsessed with the pool! Can’t wait to come back in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2025
Hi there Jessica! Thanks so much for the wonderful review, we can't wait to host you and your family in the future and please mention that you are a repeat renter as we like to give discounts when we can. Take care until then!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing in paradise

We had the most wonderful stay, and can not wait to return.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
Thanks so much for choosing Our Blue Heaven for your vacation! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a nice review. We look forward to hosting you again soon in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Easy walk to the beach (3min) with a private pool and great yard for gilling. Very efficient host- Very cozy cottage feel. Would definitely revisit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2025
Thanks for the great review Jana! We really appreciate your feedback and can't wait to host your family again. Please mention that you are a repeat guest as we like to give discounts when we can! Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best

It was clean , private, relaxing everything you need was there. Great place and would go back again . Thanks for a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
Thank you so much Kathy! It was great chatting with you and we hope to host you again soon. Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Space!

Lots of space for everyone and nicely decorated. The outside space (pool, dining table, etc) was fantastic! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2022
Thanks so much for the great review! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Vacation

Excellent everything!!!
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2021
Thanks for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach house!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2024
Thanks so much for your kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Great house with the best host on Vrbo!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Dear Derek and Family, thanks so much for your kind words. Your appreciation means a great deal to me! Take care and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Week

Thw property was Clean, well maintained interrior, charming, hospitable, easy check in and check out process.Fantastic for our three children. Easy stroll to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2024
Thanks for your wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon. Remember to ask for repeat renter discounts on seasonal rates. Best wishes!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

This was our 3rd trip to AMI. There were 3 couples, The house had low ceilings and was dark. It did have an outdoor seating area and a nice pool, which was the best part of the house. Two of the couples found the beds uncomfortable. (bedrooms 2 and 3) The kitchen was teeny and you might want to invest in a usable frying pan. Linens were plentiful. Beach was fabulous and a short walk. No restaurants, shopping in walking distance. Traffic was horrendous at all times. Overall will not return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Hi Joyce, I was very sorry to hear that you and your guests were disappointed with our house. I think that the pictures on our listing accurately represent the house; the newly renovated kitchen and the ceiling height; it’s an older house but the ceilings are typical 7.5 feet. I thank you for the feedback on the frying pan and have already replaced it. As for the beds, they are brand new but, unfortunately, people’s requirements are different and it’s impossible to please everyone. I am so glad that you enjoyed the pool and the outdoor area, definitely what sets us apart from most. So, I thank you for stating the good and the bad. luckily we were able to accommodate your 5 hour early check in, usually we would not have been able to make that work. I hope that you were not caught off guard by the additional fee, however, I am sure that you understand that you had an additional use of the house. I appreciate your feedback and your honestly, as well as your adherence to the early arrival charge. I know that you did not have to do that. AMI has many wonderful restaurants, I wish you had reached out, I would have been happy to give you a list of our favorites. As to the traffic, no way to sugar coat it, just one of the pitfalls of being in a highly desirable destination. Again, I thank you for taking the time to give me your feedback; I always appreciate our guests’ feedback. Best wishes!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wedded Bliss

We loved our stay at this house! It was perfect for our family while we were in the island for our wedding. The owners were nothing short of phenomenal and accommodated us with no issues at all. Definitely recommend staying here and we will be returning.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thanks for your response! We wish you all well and hope to see you back very soon! Best of luck!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great villa

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2022
Thanks for your lovely review, Laura. We hope to host you again very soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The location was perfect

Good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Thanks for the review! Hope to host you all again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Thanks, Lea for the wonderful review, it means a lot to us. Can't wait to host you and your family again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Family

Absolutely loved this house. Pool was wonderful, kids barley got out and only 1 block from the beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Hello Joshua and family! Thanks for the great review! Hope to host you all again very soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thanks for the great review Amanda! I really appreciate you taking the time to do that. We look forward to hosting you and your family in the near future. Best wishes!
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