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Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR!

Vacation home with a water park, 8-minute walk to Bradenton Beach

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61512 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

This vacation home places you next to West Coast Surf Shop and AMI Paddleboard Adventures. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR!

VRC19-000209

Your island happy place awaits. MI Happy Place Sand Castle 1 is a completely renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath duplex in Holmes Beach where families, friends, and furry companions find their perfect Anna Maria Island retreat. Just steps from Manatee Public Beach with a heated pool, pet-friendly policy, and thoughtful amenities throughout, this is island living that feels like home.

Part of MI Happy Place Resort
Sand Castle 1 is one of four beautifully renovated units at MI Happy Place Resort—an intimate mini-resort where you can rent one unit or all four for reunions, weddings, or friend getaways. The resort features a large heated pool, covered grilling area, and peaceful dead-end street location that guests return to year after year.

Why Guests Return
Guests have stayed here four, five, even multiple years running. They love the unbeatable location—across the street from Manatee Public Beach, walking distance to restaurants, steps to the free island trolley. Families appreciate the heated pool, pet owners love the dog-friendly policy, and everyone enjoys the reasonable pricing.
"4th year in a row we've stayed here. Couldn't ask for a better stay."

Completely Renovated in 2025
Brand new throughout with stunning granite kitchen, completely remodeled bathroom with gorgeous fully-tiled walk-in shower, fresh coastal décor, new furnishings, and quality finishes. Everything is clean, contemporary, and thoughtfully designed for comfort.

Sleeping & Amenities
Sleeps 6: King bed in primary bedroom with TV, two twins in guest bedroom, sleeper sofa in living room with large TV. High-speed WiFi (up to 1 gig), fully equipped kitchen with granite counters and modern appliances, stylish bathroom with walk-in shower. Shared on-site laundry. Linens and towels provided.

Outdoor Living
Semi-private deck with beach gear storage. Your collection includes beach chairs, umbrella, and wagon—everything for easy beach trips. Large heated pool shared among resort guests. Covered gas grilling area with picnic space. Beautiful landscaping creates tropical oasis feel.

Perfect Location
Manatee Public Beach just across the street. Walk to Cafe on the Beach, Skinny's Place, and local dining. Island Center shopping and grocery nearby. Free island trolley stops close by. Dead-end street means minimal traffic and maximum peace.

Pet-Friendly
Dogs welcome ($150 fee). Great for walks, dog-friendly beach hours, resort layout provides comfortable space for pets.

Digital Guidebook Access
Pre-arrange bike rentals, beach chairs, umbrellas, infant gear—all ready upon arrival.

Practical Details
2BR/1BA, sleeps 6. Two parking spaces, boat/trailer parking available. 7-night minimum. Pet-friendly. Shared heated pool and laundry. WiFi up to 1 gig. Cable TV.

"The location was unbeatable! Clean, well-stocked, and just a short walk to the beach and restaurants!"
Managed by Island Vacation Properties—25 years of trusted service. Book early!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,512 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Driving? This property offers limited parking.

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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
2531-174436

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Holmes Beach, just steps from West Coast Surf Shop and AMI Paddleboard Adventures, and within a short walk of Bradenton Beach. You'll also find Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Is this vacation home associated with 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.

Is Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR! good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as a heated pool and a garden.

Does Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR! 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.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 16.5 mi away (38 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 19 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR!?

Yes, every accommodation at Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR! comes with a deck.

Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jami W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Trip

Great location to beach, property is so cute and cozy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will Stay Again!!

Our family of 6 stayed for spring break. House is very clean. Beds were very comfortable including the pull out couch. There were plenty of extra linens and beach towels. We were just steps away from the ocean. There were sand toys, a wagon and beach chairs available for us to use. Our 4 boys loved the pool. Great stay!! We hope to be back again with more family to rent out the additional units!! Great spot for multi families to stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gladivett F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

We had a great time. The location of this property is perfect. We could walk across the street to the beach and it had all the gears needed for a beach day. Walking distance to restaurants and bars. The pool was always nice and clean. Coming back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect island get-a-way!

The beach was easily accessible, right across the street! Rental was equipped plenty of beach essentials to use such as chairs, an umbrella, cooler and a beach buggy. Pool was clean and maintained. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Will be returning!!

We LOVED our stay! So close to the beach, only a 2 minute walk. The unit had towels and everything you could need - chairs, wagon for the kids, toys etc! Our toddler loved the pool close by. Check in was easy and we loved having a code rather than a key.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice stay.

Love the property; very clean and suited us perfectly. Some noise from the traffic, but to be expected from so many people staying on the island. Can't really hear on the inside of the building. Just sitting outside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kennie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Florida get away

The property and location were great, proximity to the beach was in walking distance and that was an awesome experience. I highly recommend this property if someone wants to have a quick vacation to relax in a hamper or pool, watch the sunset and enjoy the white sands of the beach. Lovely.

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location Location

What an exceptional property. Everything was clean and very comfortable. We had to use the sleeper sofa. This has to be the best mattress on a sofa bed we have ever used. Everything is top quality from the sheets and towels to the furniture. Thank you for a memorable Memorial Day weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

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