This vacation home places you within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a refrigerator.
Welcome to Ocean Star! ⚓.01 Miles to Amazing Gulf Coast Beaches ⚓Private Heated Pool/Spa with Outdoor Seating & BBQ ⚓Beach Equipment Available for Use ⚓Every Bedroom Has a Private Bathroom ⚓Fully stocked kitchen for all of your favorite home-cooked meals ⚓ High-speed Wi-Fi, Smart lock for Self Check-in ⚓Pool Heat included with rental
Ocean Star -- your escape from reality on Anna Marie Island! This 7 bedroom, 7-1/2-bathroom home is stunning – expansive kitchen and dining room, high ceilings, beautiful flooring, gorgeous pool! All furnished with your comfort in mind.
The main level is spacious with a full-open kitchen stocked with everything you need to prepare gourmet meals. The large dining room has a massive table with room for everyone. The living room has lots of comfy seating and large smart TV for relaxing.
Love to vacation with family and friends but hate sharing a bathroom, Ocean Star solves your problem – every bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom. Many of the bedrooms have private balconies to enjoy some quiet time with your morning beverage or evening drink after a day at the beach.
All families need different bedroom layouts, Ocean Star has a layout for most every situation. Bedroom layouts:
Main level (2nd floor) • Bedroom 1: King bed with ensuite bathroom • Bedroom 2: King bed with ensuite bathroom Upper Level (3rd floor) • Bedroom 3: King Bed with ensuite bathroom • Bedroom 4: King Bed with ensuite bathroom • Bedroom 5: Full over Full Bunk with Twin XL • Bedroom 6: Two Twin XL • Bedroom 7: Queen bed with ensuite bathroom
Fun in the sun or shade – massive-covered patio with outdoor seating or enjoy the private gorgeous-heated pool with sun deck, swim-up table with seats, and spa. The handy full-size frig keeps your beverages at the perfect temperature while you lounge by the pool, take in the latest sport event on the Smart TV or grill the best burgers on the BBQ grill.
The privacy fence with back gate makes beach access a breeze. Just take a short stroll across Gulf Drive to the white sands and blue waters of the Gulf!
If its views you want, then head on up to the rooftop deck here to get a bird's eye view of Anna Maria Island as well as the Gulf and Bay waterways. There is no better spot to enjoy the sunset here in your own slice of paradise!
The location is just as great as the home! The walk to the beach is just 2-3 minutes. Use the provided beach wagon to carry all your beach equipment. There is also a 24-hour convenience store a block away for all the last-minute items you may have forgotten!
Want to explore the Island -- rent a bike, take the AMI trolley, or walk to fantastic restaurants and shopping on the island.
*The house is equipped with high-speed wireless internet. High-quality towels and linens are provided for your use. *Full-size washer and dryer available on 3rd floor & 2nd floor *Pool heat included with the rental rate. * Pool heaters in private homes are locked for your safety and controls must not be tampered with as they are monitored by the pool company. 85° is the highest heat temperature setting. Pool temperatures will probably stay around 76° during the winter months. Please note if cold days occur, water temperatures will drop and may take longer to heat. *Pets are allowed with prior approval and pet fee.
Damage Waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee (“Management”), plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $1,500 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 7.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 3,064 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
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 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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
499190
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Bradenton Beach, just steps from Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound, and within a short walk of Aluna Wellness Center & Spa. You'll also find Coquina Beach and Bean Point Beach within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at ⚓Now Booking Summer! Ocean Star! 7 Bdrms/ 7.5 Baths! Beaches 5min> walk!⚓🐕🏖🌅?
Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a private pool and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.
Does ⚓Now Booking Summer! Ocean Star! 7 Bdrms/ 7.5 Baths! Beaches 5min> walk!⚓🐕🏖🌅 have a hot tub?
No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 15.4 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 20 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at ⚓Now Booking Summer! Ocean Star! 7 Bdrms/ 7.5 Baths! Beaches 5min> walk!⚓🐕🏖🌅?
No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at ⚓Now Booking Summer! Ocean Star! 7 Bdrms/ 7.5 Baths! Beaches 5min> walk!⚓🐕🏖🌅.
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michael F.
May 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House
Perfect for a large family. The whole place was perfect and spotless
Michael F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mia D.
Apr 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
This was our first time visiting AMI and we loved it! The house we rented was perfect for our large group of 17 (7 adults/10 kids). It was key that every bedroom had it's own bathroom. We also really appreciated the double sets of washer and dryers. I will mention though that other than some basic items like toilet paper, a roll of paper towels, tissues, etc. to get you started, there really is nothing extra included as far as food prep goes. I would suggest adding a few baking sheets for oven use. Also, providing salt, pepper, and sugar would be nice. We have stayed at other properties that have provided this.The pool and outside living area was great. The kids swam a ton and all the adults enjoyed just hanging out. We had to fill the pool multiple times because the water level was getting low, but I'm sure a lot of that was because the kids swam so much! It was also super convenient and nice being so close to the beach. It was literally a two to three minute walk from the rental. A lot of beach equipment was included. However, there were only two umbrellas for use, so if you have a large group of people and want more shading on the beach, you will need to purchase or bring your own coverage. There are lots of places to eat on the island but we did find it a bit challenging to get into places with our size group. We did a lot of grilling and eating at the rental. Overall, it was a great trip and we plan to visit AMI again! Thanks for the memories!
Mia D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Alan R., Winchester, VA, USA
Apr 2, 2025
Needs Some TLC
Home was clean enough (LVF floors vacuumed but in need of a good washing), well decorated, close to beach. Layout (every bedroom is an ensuite) worked well for our family group. As for the kitchen, there were 5 plastic wine glasses (no glass ones), and not enough of any other same-sized glasses for a home of its size. Our group was 11 adults and three infants. The dishwasher wheels were broken, and the drier function produced a burning smell, rendering it unusable. The kitchen faucet, probably broken, did not have a stream-only function; it always sprayed. The upstairs washer also was moldy and unusable. There were missing lightbulbs, a broken toilet seat, and a broken dresser. None of this (except for the lack of glassware and the D/W) impacted our enjoyment of the home. Our main complaint is that it took 3 times over two days (of a 5 day rental) to get a response from the management company. When someone finally responded they claimed they didn't receive the messages, even though we used the email and phone number provided on the welcome card in the home. The directions for the pool in the in-home booklet didn't match how the pool really operated, and we never did get the spa blowers to work. The management company finally delivered extra wine glasses, but not the plastic ones suitable for poolside use. Nor did they send anyone over to look at the dishwasher. For the price, the house should be better maintained.
Alan R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tom B.
Mar 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Great place for a few families. Easy walk to beach and convenience store out the back gate. We all really enjoyed this place and location.
Tom B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura N.
Mar 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
We loved our stay here! Spacious, clean and a wonderful location! Everything we needed was available- check in and out was seamless!
Laura N.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deborah H.
Feb 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had 8 adults and 5 kids and it was perfect for us. Really close to the beach and restaurants. The pool is great for children and adults
Deborah H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy L.
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Vacation Home
Our stay at this beautiful home was perfect! Rented this home to celebrate friends turning 40 together. The house has everything you need! It’s very close to restaurants, the grocery store and is across the street from the beach.
Amy L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
LAINE L.
Jul 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, very nice home!
We all enjoyed our stay. Was a short walk to the beach, the pool was perfect, the home was clean and had tons of space. Would absolutely recommend.
LAINE L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Julie M.
May 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We loved the house! It worked out great for our group of 6 couples!
Julie M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carmen T.
Mar 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Dr.
Great Easter Weekend Getaway! House was perfect for family of 6 with “adult” kids, ages 21, 18, 15 and 15! Loved Easter Sunrise Service!
Carmen T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marlene L.
Feb 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice House!!
Great house for families and its in a very nice location just steps to the beach!!
Marlene L.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
David K.
Dec 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation stay
This vacation house was the perfect location and has great amenities. Having a great outdoor patio with pool and hot tub allows for an excellent outdoor experience
David K.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joanne P., Aiken, SC
Nov 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Weekend!!
It was an awesome home and location. We had family from all over the US to come watch my grandson play ball at IMG Academy. We had some Seniors that came over for a huge cookout and it was lots of room for all. This home made our Senior night special!!! We loved our stay and will be back again!
Joanne P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S., CUMMING
May 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and home for a gathering!
We had 3 families and grandma to celebrate her birthday. This house was perfectly perfect! We’ve rented lots of vacation homes and this one is at the top of my list,. The home literally has everything one needs for a beach trip. Each bedroom/bathroom was well equipped with linens.. the garage was stocked with plenty of beach set up from coolers, chairs, toys and wagons along with plenty of beach towels for all. The pool area (equipped w/plenty of pool towels) is lovely along with kitchen/family rooms are great gathering spots for the family. The home is well designed and if you want some quit alone time each bedroom room is a nice little retreat. On our way in we stopped at the Publix, minutes from the house, and anything that we forgot we grab at a connivence store right by. The beach is a quick 2 minute walk out of the back yard gate, the lot is empty so it’s was nice not having another house right behind us. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Sarah S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tara S.
Mar 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best family trip with friends
Clean, spacious! Spa did not get warm but the weather was nice enough!
Tara S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Josh A.
Dec 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean house. Great location!
We stayed here to celebrate a 40th birthday with friends and family. Overall great experience, beautiful clean house located right next to the beach. Great for all ages! Communicating with Kristi was excellent and made the process seamless. Highly recommend!
Josh A.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
6/10 Okay
Ann M.
Nov 28, 2022
Thanksgiving Family Holiday time
The property was large enough for our family. However, it needs some serious maintenance. The washer on the upstairs was full of black mold and made non usable. The pool area was hard to get to because the door stuck and the water temp was tooo high.
Ann M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ann N.
Nov 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A place for family
Rented for the memorial for our mother. This was a perfect place for our family to be together. There was privacy if needed and lovely areas for us to be all together
Ann N.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeanette V.
Jun 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful rental home for a large group!
This is the ideal vacation home for a large family reunion. My parents, along with their four children and their families all stayed in this beautiful home for a week. The huge living/dining area was great for family dinners. If anyone needed privacy, each bedroom featured a TV as well as an en suite bathroom. The house is only a short 5-minute walk to the beach, or you can relax in the resort-style pool (complete with splash pad, seated area and spa). I can't recommend a better rental on Anna Maria Island!
Jeanette V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Merrisa F.
May 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for a family gathering
The house and pool were great for our large family gathering. Appreciated the beach and pool equipment and towels that were included.
Merrisa F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amy J.
Feb 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
February Vacation
First, the property manager, Kristi, was fantastic! She communicated with us before the trip, during the trip and checking out. It was the best we've experienced. Second, the property is exactly as described. It is in a great location! It was very clean and well-appointed. Although in a close neighborhood, it felt private. Third, we did not have any issues with water pressure. It was fine. Finally, for tech people like us, it's worth mentioning that the internet speed was the best we've had at any rental. Granted we had a small group, but no one had any issues. Overall, this is gem! We look forward to returning!