Hart of the Gulf: 2.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

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A modern outdoor pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.
Pool
Pool
A residential backyard with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a house with large windows.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a pergola, and a white fence.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪6 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)

King Bedroom 1, TV, Ensuite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom , TV

1 Queen Bed

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom, TV

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

King Bathroom 1, Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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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 going on at LECOM Park, or consider a night out at Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 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.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hart of the Gulf: 2.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hart of the Gulf: 2.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

As of 7 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hart of the Gulf: 2.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals on 28 November 2026 start from NZ$3,733, 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 Hart of the Gulf: 2.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hart of the Gulf: 2.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hart of the Gulf: 2.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hart of the Gulf: 2.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hart of the Gulf: 2.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Manatee Public 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. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great service and an amazing property. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 4 November 2026
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a family of 4! Easy walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2026
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was very clear and efficient. Check in was a breeze even though we did have a little trouble here and there with the key pad numbers not working properly. House was clean and perfect for a relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2026
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, very clean and terrific location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2026
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and had everything we needed during our stay. They had quality beach gear available (chairs, umbrella, cart) that we used. The only complaint was that the pool was green when we arrived. They were responsive when we called them about it, but it took a couple days for the pool to be fully cleared up. They did have someone come out every day until it was clear and followed up to make sure it was fixed. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! I'm happy to hear that the pool cleared up for you all! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

Loved the location of the property. Loved the pool! Very easy rental process and check in/check out. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

It appeared we were the first to stay here. House was great. Clean and exactly as advertised. Heated pool and hot tub amazing. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2025
Hi Jeff, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Pics do not do it justice. Backyard is BEAUTIFUL! House very clean and nicely updated. Well equipped. Had an amazing time staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2025
Hi, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family house

the house is 2 blocks away from the beach (which is one of the best zone of Anna Maria Island); the pool area is equipped with everything you need to barbecue, to enjoy and have fun; the kitchen, rooms, baths, living room, and laundry of the house are suitable to accommodate 2 families. We definitely enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2024
Hi, Thank you so much for your recent review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
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10/10 Excellent

Always the best💗

Super clean. Pool was amazing. Rental agency is always so helpful. Appreciate a beautiful week with family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The house looked exactly like the pictures. Perfect amount of space for everyone to relax and enjoy whatever they wanted to do, or not do. Very clean. Only con was the shower in the Master Suite, there is hardly any water pressure so it made it very difficult to shower in there, let alone wash hair (for us ladies) The pool was amazing and the weather was perfect the whole week. House was right in the middle of everything. Being 1.5 blocks away from the beach for the sunsets was probably the best part of the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 November 2025
Hi, Thank you so much for your review and feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Sincerely, Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great place and location PLUS pet friendly. Well-equipped kitchen and home. Beach is literally 2.5 blocks away. We used our car to drop off heavy things at the dead-end to the beach access and then walked back. Super easy. Property manager was very responsive in answering any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Hi Arturo, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nice but could be better

This is a clean house that's convenient to the beach. The house could use some updating, especially the beds. There is a nice room located off of the dining area by the pool, however it's not air conditioned making it unsuitable during much of the summer. The pool was another problem area. It looks to be a recent addition to the home because there is zero trees that could provide some shade. This also made the pool just one giant hot tub. The pool thermometer read 95 degrees during our entire stay. The pool seemed to have a cooler but we were assured it didn't. Because of these problems we never used the pool during our stay. We found Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals to be very friendly and responsive to our needs. We will definitely rent from them again but probably not this particular property again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Dreams unfulfilled

We had problem after problem with this property. We had to have toaster replaced because the one on site was missing parts. There were no instructions on how to use the hot tub. It took two visits from repairmen to figure it out The pots and pans were atrocious. They were literally uncleanable. It is sad that we (my wife and I) had to buy toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, et al. This is not what we expected from a property charging an enormous fee for what we got. I will say that the management company was responsive to our issues, but the bottom line is we should never have had to complain. I truly feel we left the property in better shape than when we first arrived. We would be sincerely embarrassed if this was our property. We have high standards and this property fell way short of our expectations. I am not trying to be malicious. I hope this serves as a wake-up call to to the owners and management group to do better. It is quite unfortunate because we were looking forward to our first trip to Anna Maria Island and we were so disappointed in our entire experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2024
Hi Jeffrey, Thank you for your review. We are saddened to hear that your dreams were unfulfilled. We rely on feedback to make improvements for future guests and appreciate your thoughts. We're sorry about the toaster but I'm happy to hear we got it replaced quickly and that our tech was able to show you how to operate the hot tub. I don't see any notes about the pots and pans but assure you that we would have replaced them had we known. We do supply starter packs to get people started. Quite often, people leave left over supplies, but doesn't sound like it in your case and we apologize for that! I did see in an email to one of our agents, how frustrated and disappointed you were with how busy the island was while you were here. Unfortunately, the week you came is one of the biggest spring break weeks of the year. There are times on the island, like the fall, when it is much quieter and we would love to welcome you back when it is not so busy. We hope you call us on your next trip to Anna Maria and appreciate you renting through Anna Maria Life. Sincerely, Anna Maria Life Vacation rentals
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