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A heated pool
Property grounds
Beach nearby
Fridge, oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 142776 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

This vacation home places you next to Bradenton Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Palmetto Avenue Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Anna Maria Beach - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rod and Reel Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬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.

Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! - View of the Gulf

View of the Gulf by Anna Maria Vacations
Home in Holmes Beach, FL 34217
VRC16-000749

Welcome to View of the Gulf, a magnificent villa with a rooftop deck with gorgeous Gulf views just mere steps away from the stunning white sands of Holmes Beach. This seven-bedroom, four-full, two-and-a-half-bath home features a sparkling pool, hot tub, a tiki bar, and shuffleboard, making this home a dream beach vacation getaway!

Highlights
• Rooftop deck with Gulf views
• Short block from the beach
• Hot tub and pool with built-in seating
• Tiki bar, grill, and outdoor seating
• Shuffleboard

Guests can relax on the oversized leather sectional in the living room and have a movie night, unwind in the smaller den with comfortable sofas and tropical views, or have a family game night in the downstairs living space. The elegant kitchen has stainless steel appliances, gorgeous countertops and is well-equipped to prepare and serve delicious meals. Gather guests for meals in the formal dining room under the lovely chandelier, or feel the breeze at the poolside table under the covered patio. Right next to the formal dining room is a balcony with comfy seating.

Refresh and renew yourself in the lush primary bedroom, with a Queen bed, balcony access, and a deluxe ensuite bathroom with a shower and tub combination. Guests in the second bedroom can open the sliding door, listen to the palm trees sway as they drift off to sleep, and refresh in the ensuite bathroom with a shower and bathtub combination. Seashells, sand dollars, a Queen bed, and patio access make the third bedroom a beachside oasis. The fourth bedroom has a beautiful four-post queen bed and is great for small families traveling together because it shares a jack-and-jill bathroom with a shower, with the fifth bedroom having a twin-over-full bunk bed. A full bathroom with a shower and tub is available on the third floor, a half bath on the second and first floors, and a washer and dryer.

Room Details:
-Primary Bedroom, 2nd floor: Queen bed, patio access, and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and tub
-Second Bedroom, 3rd floor: King bed, patio access, and ensuite bathroom with shower and tub combination.
-Third Bedroom, 3rd floor: Queen bed and patio access.
-Fourth Bedroom, 3rd floor: Queen bed and jack-n-jill bathroom with walk-in shower.
-Fifth Bedroom, 3rd floor: Twin over Full bed and jack-n-jill bathroom with walk-in shower.
-Sixth Bedroom, 3rd floor: Two twin beds.
-Seventh Bedroom, 3rd floor: Two twin beds.

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. There are seven parking spaces. This property requires a seven-night minimum stay as set forth by Holmes Beach’s Land Development Code. Occupancy may not exceed fourteen people.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a balcony and 4.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher.

Property manager

Anna Maria Vacations

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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: 2,776 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 doesn't allow pets

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

920

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Holmes Beach, just steps from 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, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! - View of the Gulf?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as a heated pool.

Does Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! - View of the Gulf have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

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?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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 18.2 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 18.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! - View of the Gulf?

Yes, every accommodation at Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! - View of the Gulf comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.

Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! - View of the Gulf Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness

View of the Gulf

The location and house are excellent. The home is fully equipped, but could use a few more beach chairs. We were there a few weeks after Hurricanes Helene and Milton blew thru the area. There was a lot of cleanup going on in the area. A few repairs at the house were nearly complete, but did not impact our stay. The pool was a focal point, as the Gulf water was a little cold.We would definitely go back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal beach property

Great house has all round benifits to beach and canal sides very well equipped nice bedrooms lovely pool area
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Merle M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location was great & that would be all that would bring us back. Overall we did like the house although cleaning could be improved 100%.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

We are a group of 7 girls who do a girls trip to AMI every year, this home did not disappoint. So much space! The outside pool area was great, the dining room for playing games, and the super short walk to the beach were all amazing. The rooms were so comfy and the towels (beach and pool) were plentiful. The wagon with all of the beach chairs was a great addition as well. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Gigi C., Westford, VT

Great place for multiple families!

Location is so key! It's so close to the beach! Highly recommend renting a golf cart to cruise around the island to see the various shops/restaurants. The house is well equipped, and has 4 full baths and 2 half baths! Plenty of space for 14 people. There is an extra full sized fridge/freezer in the garage which worked out great for drinks. Also, there is another small refrigerator outside in the bar area. There are many stairs in the house, so definitely need to consider if your group consists of elderly, or small children. The posting said there were 3 bikes, however, when we arrived, there were no bikes. Also, the spa heater was not working. There is a great beach wagon, a few chairs, umbrella and some beach toys. Highly recommend renting an easy up for the beach, as the sun is hot and one umbrella is not enough for an entire group. We bought a cooler with wheels and left it at the house for future groups to use. The overall cleanliness of the house and grounds could have been better... especially the floors and windows. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and the house worked out perfectly for the guests we had staying with us. We would definitely look at renting this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

The location was fantastic!

The house accommodated 14 people very well. Plenty of room. Very short walk to the beach. Tons of beach chairs and beach toys for the younger kids. We were glad we took our own yeti for coffee and so on because their was only 1 coffee cup and no glasses for drinking and no bowls for the little kids for their morning cereal. We did go buy bowls and plastic cups. Other than that our stay was wonderful! The TV’s also quit working the last couple days we were there but we called and they said because of the new owners they shut off the cable but they came out the same day and hooked up all new boxes. We were told this wasn’t supposed to happen until after our stay. The hot tub also quit working the second to the last day we were there but they sent someone out promptly and said they needed to replace the pump so they turned up the heat on the pool and was excellent. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Justin F.

Big but dated and poor upkeep

It was a big house and accommodated our 14 guests nicely. The location is great! However, the property itself is poorly maintained. Lots of issues and broken items. Doors don’t close properly, cabinets falling apart, blinds don’t work, lights not functioning, plates missing on outlets in kids rooms, walls are damaged, spa bubblers don’t work. Reallly to many issues to list. It’s a shame.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The house was very clean and spacious .

We had a great time a block from the beach
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bylle H., Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

This is a great house for a large family. It is an ideal location just steps from the beautiful white sand beach. The kitchen could use a few updates but nothing that would prevent us from selecting this property for future family vacations. Loved this house and we plan to make this an annual trip.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love AMI

Location is awesome!! House has plenty of room to spread out.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Spring Break 2021

We had three families that stayed here for the last week in March for Spring Break. The location is accurate as described and you really can't beat it. Having lived in the property for a week, we would come back, and I think that says it all. That said, if you have never stayed here, you may want to know, as observed in prior reviews, the property wasn't as clean as we would have liked when we got there. That said, the property manager, Ty, was great. He came by and picked up items that the cleaning crew missed, and when beach towels were nowhere to be found, he delivered a box of beach towels. When the hot tub was set too low, he sent the pool guy and it got fixed. Ty was great. The property photos are accurate although I would guess there is a year or two of salt water exposure that has taken it's toll on the outside like any ocean side property. For example, the tiki bar fridge and TV are in pretty tough shape, a few of the pool chairs are starting to rip, and the sliding screen doors on the back of the house were falling off the tracks daily. If you get passed that, again, the location is amazing and the house is great. North is the main strip, a quick walk or golf cart drive away. South is another beach area and different restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G., Milford, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

Great place! It fit our family well. Great location! Property manager was wonderful to work with. We did find some clothes under a dresser ☹️ And we could have used a mop. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Jessica C.

Nice

Love the location. Could use little better cleaning and pool remote didn’t work. Great house
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

This was a last minute rental for 3 families - 6 adults and 8 kids. Loved the outdoor area - tiki bar and pool were great. Super short walk to beach, easy to bike to shopping, ice cream, etc. Home well stocked - few bikes, helmets, beach toys, extra towels. Had A/C issue that was quickly resolved. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun for all

Had a great time! There were 14 of us and it never felt crowded. Close to the beach and pool was perfect. Only complaint is that the air conditioning didn’t work well in the first floor which had one of the family rooms. Recommend renting golf carts to get around the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved it!

It was perfect for our family. Lovely home and wonderful pool! Great location right across the street from the beach! They had the garage full of beach supplies too. We definitely plan on going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Times

We had a great time with my parents and my brothers and our families. Everything was perfect. Only constructive criticism is the property needs more garbage cans.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness

View of the Gulf

We had an amazing time. The house was beautiful and conveniently located to the beach and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House

We had a wonderful stay. House was great. Lots of room. Loved the pool. One short block to beach access. House wasn’t located correctly on map when booking is only thing we noticed. Would rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

On the quieter end of the island

We loved being so close to the beach. Also the pool was great. Some of the amenities need repaired or replaced. There was less traffic on our part of the island and we had easy, close access to great restaurants. For the most part, the beds were comfortable. The kids beds ( as us often the case were not so comfy. ( we had 8 women, each in her own bed. ) Got used to the steps, but getting luggage and supplies was tough.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Lynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great and Bad

The property is really nice. Kitchen has everything we needed to cook. House was sparkling clean. The pool is beautiful. However, the pool pump was extremely loud and keep us awake. We called property manager on Sunday and Monday and Tuesday. Someone did show up on Tuesday to replace the pump. I was also shocked at how cheap the property manager is--one roll of toilet paper per bath? one roll of paper towels? no cleaning supplies? no dishwashing soap? one small bar of soap per bathroom. No basic spices? I will not rent from this property manager again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Piece of Heaven......

House was very clean and accommodating. We had 12 people staying and took advantage of all the amenities. Rode bikes, in the pool and spa daily. Loved the patio area. Ate most of our meals out but did get some use of the grill and tiki bar area. Great access to the Gulf (across the street and passed a few houses to get there). Thank you for a stress free, much needed getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Katie D., Fort Mill, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Holmes Beach 2019

The house was lovely but a punch list for check in would have been nice— we had to contact the rental company regarding a few broken items. However they did send someone out the next day to assess and brought a citronella candle and bug repellent for the TERRIBLE mosquitos. We found it pretty difficult to wash, dry, fold and put back all bath linens before check out. We’ve never had to do that before and it was a pain— also considering the cleaning fee we pay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great week! House is better than it says.

House was great. Short walk to beach. House has everything and more. Has a ton of towels , two washer n dryers! A lot of steps though ... so if your handicapped or have a hard time with steps like I do with bad knee that is hard with 4 sets steps. Kitchen is completely equipped except for scissors . Has two living rooms upstairs and one down. Has tons beach stuff , chairs and pool toys. Has bikes also. My family really enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Home

Overall fantastic property. Plenty of room for our party of 9. Pool was great, kitchen well stocked and short walk to the beach couldn't have been better. Definitely want to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019