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Happy Island Cottage with Private Pool

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Island Gallery West
    7 min walk
  • Bradenton Beach
    8 min walk
  • Holmes Beach Beaches
    13 min walk
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    38 min drive

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About the area

Holmes Beach

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Holmes Beach, within a 15-minute drive of Coquina Beach and Island Gallery West. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from IMG Academy and 21.4 mi (34.5 km) from Tampa Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Happy Island Cottage with Private Pool

A 2000 sq/ft, 3 bedroom modern beach house with heated* and very private pool. A perfect location just steps from the beach, marina and the main plaza with great shops, a grocery store and restaurants. No need to drive anywhere. Located in a quiet neighborhood with tropical greenery, large palm trees and flowers blooming.

Sleeps up to 6 people, 3 car garage, 60” Smart TV with Netflix, 130 Mb/s dual band high speed wireless internet, wall TV's in every room. Smart electronics are all over the house with motion activated lighting, decorative night lights and the Nest thermostat. Make your vacation even more comfortable and worry free.

A fully equipped kitchen with the modern appliances. Everything is always spotless clean. A laundry room with a large capacity LG washer and dryer for your convenience.

2 KING Beds, 2 Twin Beds and a Queen sleeper sofa to help you recover from your long beach days. A master bathroom with a large jet bath.

An outdoor area right next to the pool with a large patio table set, grill, lounge chairs and plenty of additional seating. Two spacious decks to enjoy your morning coffee.

Plenty of beach toys and a beach wagon.

The house has electronic locks on the main door and the garage. So you don't need to worry about loosing the keys.

We also have the pool alarms installed, in case you are travelling with small kids.

Anna Maria Island offers a Free Trolley to tour the island. The stop is literally 100 steps away from the house.

Come over and enjoy your Happy Island Cottage ;) !

* Pool heat is optional : $7/day for 77F (25C) and $9/day for 82F (28C)
AC is set to range 72F - 80F from April till Novemner. No exeptions please
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Alex & Elena

Languages

English, German, Russian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 3 spaces)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf privileges
  • Boating on site
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Happy Island Cottage Heated House Holmes Beach
Happy Island Cottage Heated House
Happy Island Cottage Heated Holmes Beach
Happy Island Cottage Heated
Happy Island Cottage With Heated Private Pool

Happy Island Cottage with Private Pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMI Vacation 2024
Beautiful home! Everything is very clean and well maintained. Amazing vacation for our first time at AMI
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent pool deck and location
Check in was a breeze. Communication with the host was excellent. Unless weather prevents it, Wednesday is always pool maintenance day and Alex always communicated before stopping over. Easy three block walk to beach access. There is no parking at this beach access which is a plus because there were less people. Ugly Grooper and shops are easy walking distance. If you bring a dog, the dog park is approximately three blocks away also. With the tiki bar Ugly Grooper so close their dumpster is right next door. Just be prepared for it to be dumped on a regular basis between 630-700am. Loud. By far our favorite part of this property was the pool deck.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMI Heaven
The house was perfect for our family, our host was super and really made us feel welcome and ensured we had everything we needed. The pool and pool area were spotless and relaxing and the beach was a really short walk away, best of both worlds. We’d return for sure😎
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine S., Rochester, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Anna Maria
Always enjoy our stay on Annamaria Island. Property was very nice with a private garden and pool. Alex was responsive and easy to get pucked in touch with.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne G., Cambridge MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Well maintained, good location!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Great location. Short walk to the beach and many restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
We had a great time on Anna Maria Island! The house was in a great location - a few blocks to the beach and close to restaurants and shopping. The pool area is beautiful and was the perfect size for our family of 5. The house is clean and had most everything we needed. It was so nice to have beach equipment (chairs, wagon, etc) there for us so we didn’t have to bring it. The owner came to check in with us and make sure the pool was clean. We would definitely recommend this house for a nice family getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome time
We had the best vacation we’ve ever had!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother's Day
We had a wonderful time. The pool was great, the location wonderful! Definitely get a golf cart to get around, it so much easier and can enjoy the island better. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The BFF Fifty and Fabulous Tour
Fabulous place to stay. Centrally located. A stroll to the beach. The house had more than enough room for everyone and three bathrooms. The pool is spectacular and while having cocktails the Ugly Grouper next door plays music. There is a place to sit out od the sun. I highly recommend renting a golf cart. We rented from the Toy Barn. We all said we would be back and rent the exact house if we can. I also suggest experiencing some drinks at the doctors office.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliet V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second year staying at this property, and we absolutely love it !!
Perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMI House with pool
The house and pool were very well kept. The area was convenient, close to the beach and shopping. I would recommend this property. A great family location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation ever!
This was a wonderful place to stay. Clean and is supplied with everything you need. Alex will help out with any questions you need answered. Everything is in walking distance. Pool was the best! Every restaurant in Holmes Beach gets a five star. Rented a golf cart and toured Anna Maria and went to both piers to eat. Will be back next year. Thank you Alex for everything. The Woodwards
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
The house was a short walk to the beach, and was close to everything you needed. Lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance. We really liked being so close to the north end of the island. The house was pretty much exactly as described, and the kids loved the playing in the pool every day after coming back from the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place! Book it!
We had a fabulous stay at this property. The perfect amount of space for our family with very comfy beds, lots of seating, and just a comfortable feel. A 4 minute walk to the beach, it can't get any better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
island
Everything went great
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Great Property , Great Location , Great Hosts would definitely stay here again !
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Updated home
Very clean and family friendly. Owner very responsive with any questions. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xiomara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Holmes Beach, AMI
We stayed 1/2 block away the summer of 2021 and immediately knew we wanted to return. We felt we needed more room and are really happy we found Alex and his Happy Island Cottage. The neighborhood is residential yet close to shops, eateries, and a 5 minute walk to a non crowded section of the beach on 56th and Gulf. Alex was very eager to please and address questions/concerns almost immediately. We were very pleased and grateful to be allowed to get into the house before check in as we were traveling with my elderly mom. The house was fully stocked and met our needs. The pool was great and very refreshing after hours at the beach. The Ugly Grouper is right around the corner and we would enjoy the sounds from their live bands from a nice distance so as not to interfere with our conversations. We would definitely return. Thank you for sharing your beautiful house with us 😎.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

matthew p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Escape Location
We enjoyed our stay on AI & found the house to be just perfect for a family with teenagers. Close enough to walk to the quiet beach, round the corner from good local stores and the free bus at the end of the road perfect for getting home after an evening out!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kristen S., Ypsilanti

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
We enjoyed our stay. Everything was pretty much as advertised. Owners were friendly and pretty responsive to our inquiries. The cottage was nice and clean, and provided enough privacy. We had plenty of room for my husband and I, our two teens, and my Mother-in-Law, but could use more seating in the living room. All of the beds were comfortable. We loved the master bath and appreciated the extra bathroom/laundry area. Wish the main entrance to the home and access to BBQ grill from kitchen were on the ground level, but understand why the homes are raised in case of storms/flooding. Too many stairs for my Mother-in-law. We checked in very late and the front door access code didn’t work, but all is well that ends well. I was disappointed there was only one raft for the pool, and it didn’t hold air. Decent location for not being on the beach. Nothing on the island was too far away. The air conditioning worked perfectly as it was very hot all week. Washer/dryer were nice and fast to keep up with all the towels. Overall we had a nice, positive, experience while we were there for a family reunion in the area. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliet V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Modern, Clean, Oasis. We had a great stay. The house is exactly as described. Looking forward to coming back in 2023
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation house on Anna Maria Island Florida
Host was great! House very clean and tropical private pool and back yard. We will definitely rent this house again!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H., Naperville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Great location! Pool was awesome with lots of beach towels. House was large and plenty of room. Short walk to the beach! Alex met us at check in and was very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

JULIE H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loving AMI
Great location and quiet despite being next door to restaurant. So clean, which is my top priority. Could use a couple beach chairs but has other beach essentials like toys, mats, and carts (2). Kitchen fully stocked for many people - only needed salt/pepper which we bought and left in cabinet. Pool was warm enough and clean - great to have after day at the beach. Will return! Thank you for great communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022