Pool Party South · 3BR · Pool & Spa · Updated Jan 2025
VRC16-000497
3BR · 2BA · Sleeps 6 · Jan 2025 Remodel · Shared Heated Pool & Spa · Outdoor Bar · Gas Grill · Pet-Friendly ($150 Fee) · Quartz Kitchen · Walk to Beach · Festival Grounds Nearby · 2 Parking Spaces · For Sale — Showings with 24-Hr Notice
Important before booking: Pool Party South is currently listed for sale. Occasional showings may be scheduled during your stay with a minimum of 24 hours notice. If that's a concern, worth knowing before you book.
Completely remodeled in January 2025 — new kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliances, upgraded bathrooms, and all-new furnishings throughout. Pool Party South is the larger side of the duplex — three bedrooms, two bathrooms, sleeping six in proper beds across a king, another king, and a queen.
The backyard is shared with the North side and is the centerpiece of both units. A heated pool and spa sit within lush tropical landscaping. The outdoor bar has a gas grill, sink, prep area, dining table, bar stools, and chaise lounges — a complete outdoor entertaining setup that guests consistently describe as the highlight of the stay.
The kitchen is fully equipped for meals at home. The open living and dining area is well-configured for a group of six. High-speed WiFi included. In-unit washer and dryer.
The beach is a short walk. Local restaurants, cafés, and shops are within easy walking distance. The free AMI trolley stops nearby. The property is within walking distance of the Anna Maria Island festival grounds — making this the right base for guests visiting during the island's popular events and markets.
Pet-friendly with a $150 non-refundable fee. Two parking spaces included. Pool Party South requires a one-week minimum stay.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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About the area
Holmes Beach
Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 3 min drive
The Ugly Grouper - 4 min walk
The Sandbar Restaurant - 5 min drive
Ginny's & Jane E's - 4 min drive
Slim's Place - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Pool Party South · 3BR · Pool & Spa · Updated Jan 2025 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Pool Party South · 3BR · Pool & Spa · Updated Jan 2025?
As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pool Party South · 3BR · Pool & Spa · Updated Jan 2025 on 1 August 2026 start from NZ$509, 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 Pool Party South · 3BR · Pool & Spa · Updated Jan 2025 pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Pool Party South · 3BR · Pool & Spa · Updated Jan 2025?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pool Party South · 3BR · Pool & Spa · Updated Jan 2025?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pool Party South · 3BR · Pool & Spa · Updated Jan 2025?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pool Party South · 3BR · Pool & Spa · Updated Jan 2025 located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Pool and hot tub very nice, yard is very nice and tropical. This is a shared property so be aware of close neighbors. We got along fine with renters staying in attached rental. Comfortable but definitely needs an ice maker and fridge is small for a 6 person rental. Quick ride or 4 block walk to beaches. Next to busy road and fire house. We enjoyed our stay.
Randi W.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Michelle B.
22 March 2026
Spring Break 2026
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Renter Heads Up - Unless you rent both sides of the property, your backyard oasis described and pool is NOT private. I searched w a filter for private pool and because the listing has a bullet for private pool, it comes up (which I realized when we arrived). We were very disappointed in this w 3 teenage boys who like to swim post-beach and in the evenings. While the house was in great shape. I certainly wouldn’t have paid what I did to share a backyard and pool. House is about a 10 min walk to the beach.
this place was just what we were looking for! the inside was clean and pretty spacious and the pool was absolutely beautiful! the owner was very fast to respond as well, we will definitely be back!
katelin b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thanks so much for the kind review! We are happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you soon!
This was one of the best vacations we’ve had in a long time. The private pool was the icing on the cake! We will definitely come back. Great house and super close to everything!
Michelle D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for your wonderful review, and we hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gary V.
8 April 2024
South side pool party
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful! Enjoyed the place and the privacy! Great artwork in and out side!
Gary V.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2024
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're delighted to hear that we hit the mark during your stay.
Verified
8/10 Good
Lori J.
29 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a very nice property. The only disappointment I had was it had a large jacuzzi bathtub in the master bathroom that was a seller point for me and the jets did not work. Not all the jets worked in the pool and hot tub that was outside and we had to put more water in the pool twice. The house was very clean & spacious and the neighborhood was nice. The location was very convenient and we would definitely stay there again.
Lori J.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gail M.
6 June 2023
Island Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our stay at the Pool Party South was generally good, a little disappointed at hot tub temperature, but we survived. There were a number of yellow fly bites which were resistant from our bug repellant. Linens were excellent and beds were comfortable. We found the property to be private and cozy, just as beautiful as pictures displayed.
Gail M.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Thanks so much for leaving a review of your recent beach house rental experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay overall, but we're sorry to hear that you experienced a few issues during your stay. Please know that we take all guest feedback seriously, and we're always looking for ways to improve our service. We hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gary M.
19 February 2024
Our experience at the Beach Party House
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time at the house. The house had plenty space for four people. The Second bed room and bath were small. Master bedroom and bath were great especially the shower. We would have gone back next year except for the furniture was very uncomfortable to sit in. The furniture was outdoor furniture and needs to be updated . We were there four weeks and r backs were all hurting from sitting. Update the furniture and we will be back in 2025. Other than that we had a great time.
Gary M.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you had a great time at the house and found plenty of space for four people. We appreciate your feedback regarding the furniture, and we apologize for any discomfort it may have caused. We'll certainly take your comments into consideration and look into updating the outdoor furniture to ensure a more comfortable stay for our guests. We hope to welcome you back in 2025 and provide you with an even more enjoyable experience!
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
heather d.
31 March 2024
Great backyard oasis
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Nice, comfortable duplex. Good location except for fire station proximity but we were aware of this going into the rental (sirens were a little more often than we had hoped). The hot tube was exceptional and very warm! Too bad the pool is not heated - we didn’t get to use as it was unusually cold outside this February. Sleeping accommodations were decent. The couch was odd as it was an outdoor, modular sectional that kept separating when you sat on it. (Recommend maybe getting connectors to keep couch together then it would be pretty comfortable). The whole place was very clean and kitchen well equipped. All in all a nice stay but do prepare for many unexpected visitors like pool company (just walked into pool patio area twice without notice) and landscape company to clean up back area once - again without any notice. There was also a rental license inspection that fortunately management company did text us about ahead of time. It would have been nice to know ahead of time that there were going to be other people coming and going as well. Overall this was a good value and we enjoyed our stay.
heather d.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2024
Your feedback means a lot to us! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time at our rental. We apologize for any issues you encountered and appreciate your understanding.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Karole S.
19 March 2023
Backyard Paradise
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We texted back and forth several times and the management company was very responsive and helpful when I needed to add an extra day. The backyard, although shared with the other side of the duplex, is private and beautifully lush. Enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi. Although the home is right next to a busy street, it was quiet other than a few runs by the fire department (across the street). It is conveniently located to the trolley run, which is a great way to get around the island.The South Party Cottage sleeps 6 people but the pull out couch on the back porch would benefit from some better drapes to block the light. Living room/kitchen/dining area are spacious. Bathrooms could use updating and the jacuzzi in the bathroom doesn't work. Be careful because the floors in the shower and the tub are very slippery. I slipped in the tub but luckily caught myself. You'll need to stock just about everything for your stay kitchen-wise. There was some salt and pepper, but no foil, wrap, oil, clips, hand soap, etc., like other places I've stayed at.All in all, we enjoyed our stay very much as the home is spacious and we loved the backyard area.
Karole S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joesph P.
27 September 2022
THE PERFECT VACATION
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
CLEAN WELL MAINTAINED. GREAT LOCATION. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ALL MY FREINDS.