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MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach

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A resort with a swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a view of the ocean.
A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a marble countertop.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a beach in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61064 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 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

  • West Coast Surf Shop - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Kokonut Hut - ‬4 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.

MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach

VRC19-000207

2BR · 1BA · Sleeps 6 · Pet-Friendly ($150 Fee) · Across from Manatee Public Beach · Late 2024 Renovation · Shared Heated Pool · Hammocks · Outdoor Shower · Beach Gear Provided · Boat & Trailer Parking · Shared Laundry · Dead-End Street

The new granite kitchen, fully tiled shower, fresh coastal décor, and updated furnishings are complete and in place.

Manatee Public Beach is directly across the street. The shared heated pool is steps from the unit. Hammocks are on the property for the afternoons when the beach has tired you out and the pool isn't enough. An outdoor shower handles the post-beach rinse before coming inside.

The unit was completely renovated in late 2024. New granite kitchen with modern appliances, fully tiled shower in the renovated bathroom, fresh coastal décor, and new furnishings throughout. Beach gear storage on the semi-private deck — chairs, umbrella, and wagon included for trips across the street.

Two bedrooms sleep six. The master has a king bed with its own TV. The guest bedroom has two twin beds. The living room has a 55" smart TV and a sleeper sofa for the remaining guests. High-speed 1-gig WiFi. Fully equipped kitchen for meals at home. Shared laundry on the property. Linens and towels provided.

Dogs are welcome with a $150 non-refundable fee. The dead-end street and the resort layout make this one of the more comfortable pet-friendly setups in Holmes Beach.

Cafe on the Beach, Skinny's Place, and local dining are within easy walking distance. The free island trolley stops close by for exploring all of AMI without a car. Boat and trailer parking available on-site.

Sea Horse 3 requires a one-week minimum stay with parking for two vehicles.

*Final payments are due 60 days prior to arrival payable by personal check or Echeck (which will incur a $1.00 processing fee) we do take
credit cards for final payment with a 3% fee on the balance due

You are vacationing in a residential area, please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property. Quiet hours are observed from 10 PM to 7 AM.
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

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
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with 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
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming 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: 1,064 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
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
2531-174487

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of 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 there parking available at MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach?

Yes, though parking is limited parking.

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.

What do couples enjoy most about MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some house, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide 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.

Are there connecting rooms at MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 at MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach?

Yes, every house at MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach comes with a patio.

MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place at great location

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: Very nice place very close to the beach
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to Holmes Beach and nice pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was outstanding

great stay. Awesome having the beach stuff there
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Oasis!

We had a great stay! Wonderfully landscaped area, felt like our own tropical oasis. Our kids enjoyed the pool everyday. Appreciated the little touches, like all the beach décor of the place and the outdoor patio furniture. Neighbors at other rental spaces super friendly. I would recommend and stay again =)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed our stay. It was beautiful. MI Happy Place Sea Horse was clean and comfortable. We loved the pool and loved being able to walk to the beach. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beach, sun, fun

The property was very nice. Location to the beach was great and having the wagon and chairs and umbrella to use was such a nice extra. The pool was nice, just steps away from our cottage. The only issue we had was not having a blind in our kitchen window but the owner happened to be there and put one in for us right away. We will be back
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Beautiful Island -Never Disappoints!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very 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 had another beautiful vacation-the only negative thing is that it has become so expensive to stay on the island I’m pretty sure this will be our last year. We have been coming for about 15 years and hate to say good-bye but has become to costly!😔
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Comfy lodging and great pool

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: Good location and great pool. Charming accommodation with complete kitchen. Washer dryer right out the door in a separate building. Excellent perk. Pool was big and usually warm I plan on returning.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

AMI in March 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very 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 enjoyed our stay in the house. Pool was a nice feature with a nice setting including well kept plants and trees. Location was great allowing for easy access to the beach, restaurants, and groceries. Description of the house was accurate. House was clean. The tiki bar shown in the picture is not actually on the property but across Gulf Drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay .

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: My daughter and I spent a week at Mi Happy place / sea horse . The unit was very clean , well kept and looked as is did in the website . It was less than a 10 minute walk to the beach ,which was very convenient. The pool was also great ! We would definitely stay here only small recommendation would be to have a Keurig coffee machine instead of the basic brewing machine . I couldn't justify buying a pack of 100 filters and a bag of coffee for a week for just myself . A small box of coffee pods would have made more sense to me . Otherwise, no complaints at all. It wasn't our first visit to Anna Maria Island and it definitely won't be our last.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Close to everything!

We were disappointed with the cleanliness of this unit and lack of amenities. It was so easy to check in, the pool was simply amazing and a quick trip across the street and you were at the beach. So close to grocery store and great restaurants. Manager Ken was responsive and said loud a/c would be looked at but never heard or saw a technician. However, this place needs a deep clean especially the floors! The light grout is now black and the freezer and shower has rust. It would be nice if the owners would have supplied simple amenities such as salt and pepper, hand soap, toilet paper and coffee filters.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect getaway for adults

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: My husband and I booked this getaway, last minute. It was everything we expected and more. Everything was very clean, owner responded promptly, pool area was nice. We enjoy walking and everything we needed was within walking distance. Restaurants, beach, church, grocery store, shopping, ice cream. We chose not to rent a car, and worked out well for us. The uber from Sarasota airport was about $40. I gave the location a 4 star, just because not much for a few when sitting outside the resort and the road to cross to get to the beach is busy. I would come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, quiet, felt like home

Only a walk across a street to Manatee Beach, 2 blocks from Publix and Pharmacy, less than 2 miles walk or bike to multiple restaurants. Amenities were great, multiple beach chairs, umbrellas and wagon were very nice bene's. Pool was heated located just next to our unit, spacious yard for our dog, spacious parking adjacent to our unit. Furnishings were good, comfortable king size bed, pull out couch well used...could be updated...cushions lost their firmness. Ample supply of extra USB ports in bedrooms and living area. Decent supply of house supplies, but toilet paper was only a partial roll...should have at least a full roll. Overall....a very nice place...a duplex but felt like a single unit home, thankful didn't have to go multiple floors, and access to pool, parking and yard space was ideal.... Definitely a come back place!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cutest little cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had another great stay. When we arrived our code didn’t work and it was after hours but I called and was given a new code right away. Easy peasy! Place felt very clean. Love the location and pool. Only complaint is it got hot when sleeping at night (but it is Florida 🤷‍♀️) and the ceiling fan in the bedroom with 2 beds clicks making it hard for me to sleep. (Light sleeper here) Luckily only slept in there a few nights when my 4 year old wanted me to- didn’t seem to effect her sleep any. Loved being a short walk to Publix- very convenient. Also all the beach items provided were a huge help! Never could’ve carried all our stuff and a baby without the wagon! Would stay again :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Vacay

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: We rented three of the four cottages for a family of 9. The cottages and location were absolutely breath taking! A few steep to your right and you were on the beach, we you can play sand volleyball, enjoy a sunset, collect seashells (mornings are the best) or enjoy a pina colada at the Tiki Bar. A few steps to your left and you will find grocery store (reasonable priced), liquor store, Walgreens, and some cute store fronts. We took advantage of the free trolly at the beach and visited both end of the Island. Bridge Street, located on the bay side had great restaurants and variety of shops. We saw multiple dolphins on the pier. The house had everything we need and more, the beds were very comfortable and enough seating for a family gathering. We ate dinner outside and BBQ’s a few times during our stay. We didn’t need to rent any chairs or umbrella for the beach. We loaded up the wagon (was provided) with the cooler, chairs, umbrella, volleyball, and football and headed to the beach to enjoy the soft white sand. We enjoyed the pool daily! It was a nice spot to hang out together, play water games, sunbath, hang out in the hammocks, or play card games while enjoying the beautiful view. We hope to come back and fill the fourth house with more families members.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very 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 had a wonderful family vacation during the Christmas season at MI Happy Place. While I have been to Florida many time, this was the first to AMI and we will definitely be back. MI Happy Place was perfect for your family getaway. Excellent location on the Island. I would recommend some general maintenance. The air conditioner ran extremely loud. Not sure if this is due to the age of the air conditioner or if it just need some up keep. I would also say that our Sea Horse units kitchen cabinets are showing age. Some of the doors didn't close all the way and its just time for a refresh/update. Our family rented 3 of the 4 units and between us a few of the beach umbrellas were broken and unusable and the beach chairs are very rusty. I would recommend investing in new umbrellas and chairs yearly. Overall this is an excellent property and we will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great trip

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: Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place!!!

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: Place was perfect. Within walking distance to beach. Pool was big with plenty of chairs. We will definitely stay here again. Owner made accommodations so comfortable!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

PERFECT!

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: We had an absolutely wonderful time staying in the seahorse! It had everything we needed and was a perfect location! It was clean, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen stocked perfectly! Could not have asked for a better set up! We look forward to returning and will consider bringing our extended family and renting all four units. It is set up perfectly to accommodate a joint family vacation. Jim, thank you so much for your attention and providing such a wonderful space for our family!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

AMI September 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: Great place, we even extended our stay 2x while we were here!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna Maria Cottage

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: The Cottage was great. Check in was easy. Everything was as described on line. Great communication with Iland Vacation. Nice people.Cottage was clean, well stocked with necessities, and very comfortable.Would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend getaway!

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: We loved this place! Cute, cozy and perfect location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

3 week 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: We stayed in the Sea Horse @ MI Happy Place for our 1st week, then had to move to the Sand Castle for our next two weeks. This place is awesome and so conveniently located to all stores needed and the best part is the beach is right across the street. The pool was kept very clean and is heated at a comfortable temp. Each unit is furnished with everything you need, included beach wagons, toys, chairs & umbrellas. We had many cool days & nights and it was nice to have cozy blankets to snuggle up with. Someday we hope to return to Mi Happy Place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great for groups!

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: We had a girls' week-end at MI Happy Place and this place was private, well-maintained, and close to everything. We loved that we could walk to the beach, grocery store, and restaurants and that it is near a trolley stop. It was fantastic having our own pool, outdoor eating areas, and even a hammock! I hope to come back here someday with my extended family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMI treasure

Loved our time at Anna Maria Island! This property was perfect, comfy beds, walking distance to the beach, chairs and umbrella included. Plan to return soon
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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