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A spacious living area with a kitchen, a large window, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A hallway with a large coral reef mural, a wicker basket, and a door with a glass panel.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a dining area with light blue chairs and a round table.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a round table set for four, surrounded by chairs, with a view of a garden through large windows.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

Bradenton Beach is within a 5-minute walk of this vacation home while other popular sites like Manatee Public Beach are within a mile (2 km). The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬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.

AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

AMI Starfish by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
6403 A Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, FL 34217

What You'll Love About This Property:
Location! 2 Blocks to the Beach!
2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
California King, King, Queen Sofa Sleeper
Private Heated Pool with Pool Loungers & Adirondack Chairs
Outdoor Shower
Poolside Covered Bar & Lounge Area with TV & Patio Dining
Gas Grill
Ping Pong & Foosball, Giant Connect 4, Ring Toss
Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer
Complimentary WIFI
Dog Friendly - with pet fee - see info below
Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach Wagon
Parking for 3 Cars

Details:
AMI Starfish is a spacious two-bedroom private pool home located two blocks from the sparkling clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

The bright kitchen overlooks a dining room with seating for four and additional stools at the island. The living area is a comfortable spot for the family to gather.

The master bedroom features a California King Bed with balcony and the guest room has a king-sized bed. A sofa sleeper in the living room provides accommodation for extra guests. Each of the bedrooms features crisp linens and plush towels from our professional linen service. Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a washer and dryer.

The private heated pool highlights the backyard. Relax in a pool lounger and enjoy the island breezes of paradise. An outdoor shower allows you to rinse the sand from your suit before entering the pool. The covered poolside patio area features a TV and bar. Guests will enjoy the giant Connect 4 Game, Cornhole, Ring Toss. The Ping Pong and Foosball tables are inside on the lower level.

AMI Starfish is one half of a duplex. Each side has its own driveway, entrance, grill, and private pool area. If you have a larger group, check out AMI Sand Dollar to book both sides for your group.

AMI Starfish is a dog friendly home! If you have added a pet to your reservation under the number of pets, the fee of $150 per dog plus tax has been added to your reservation total. Please note, there is a 2-dog limit

AMI Starfish is easy walking distance to the free island trolley, which travels the entire length of the 7 miles of the island. Hop on and off at your leisure and explore shopping, dining and the beaches. The perfect location for your next beach vacation!

Bedroom 1 - California King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, Balcony, TV - Floor 2
Bedroom 2 - King Bed, TV - Floor 2
Living Room - Sofa Sleeper

Please note:
Amenities are subject to change.
Driveway parking is available for a maximum of 3 cars. Parking for additional vehicles is not available.
This home is part of a duplex, but you'll have your own private entrance, driveway, and yard. The only thing you might share with the neighboring unit is a wall—everything else is completely separate for your comfort and privacy.

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. The minimum requirement for this home is no less than seven nights. The maximum occupancy is six.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions.

** Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details.

VRBO BOOKINGS

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.

Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance.

The instructions for making your final payment will be included in your final payment reminder.

Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.

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Your payment is due in full at the time of booking and the final balance information above does not apply to your reservation.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washer/dryer, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

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 an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 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 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

Vrbo Property
Heated Pool Dog Friendly 2 Blocks to Beach Holmes Beach
Heated Pool Dog Friendly 2 Blocks to Beach Private vacation home
449602

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Holmes Beach, a short 4-minute walk from Bradenton Beach and also 20 minutes on foot from Holmes Beach Beaches. You'll also find Manatee Public Beach and Bean Point Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Is there 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 amenities will couples enjoy at AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

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

Does AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals 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 AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have connecting rooms available?

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

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 18.5 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 18.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Yes, every house at AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals comes with a balcony.

AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dylan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our time here! The pool, location, outdoor entertainment & tv, and beach supplies. The house was clean minus the floors were upon arrival but management had someone out first thing in the morning to remedy the issue.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

Wonderful vacation

We had the best week on Anna Maria island staying here. The house was perfect for our family. Just a short walk to the beach where we made wonderful memories. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great location. Only thing I would change at this location is a refrigerator in the lanai or in the first floor recreation area. I had to purchase an over priced styrofoam cooler to keep drinks near the pool so I wouldn’t have to continue to go upstairs to get cold drinks. Our family stayed downstairs most of the week and enjoyed the outdoor space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kala W.

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

Absolutely loved it!

This house was perfect for our family (and pups)! Quick access to the beach and an easy bike ride to restaurants. Having a private pool was the best way to end each evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

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

Perfect vacation house

Loved the front porch!!! House was clean and comfortable. Close to the beach and restaurants. The wagon for the beach broke and they were out the next day with a new one!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Family vacation

Loved this house. Lots of fun games. Good setup. Enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ivy h.

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

Family Fun!

I've stayed in Anna Maria many times in many houses. This one was ideal for our small family. Easy beach access, a small pool to cool off in the evenings, games for the whole family, and clean home to rest in after a day at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great and we very much enjoyed our stay. Property is great and enjoyable. Only complaint is there are only bare necessities, we flew in so couldn’t bring simple things with us. There are no spices to cook, not even salt and pepper. A fan would be great and I agree with other comments that a fridge downstairs would make life so much easier even just a mini fridge to keep drinks cold instead of having to run upstairs from the pool. Beach supplies were great and very helpful. Overall we loved the place and would happily return
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rick H.

Quaint Cottage near beach

The cottage was clean and located near beach. It could have been stocked better. We had one small bar soap for 2 bathrooms and kitchen sink until we got to the store.
Verified review

8/10 Good

mirielle R.

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

Nice house and beautiful beach

The house need so improvement like have more linen, more supplies like paper towel, toilet paper, trash bags
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

AMI Starfish

This was the perfect location for us to enjoy AMI. We were in the middle of everything, couple of minutes walk to beach for the most perfect sunsets every evening, walking distance to delis, pubs and restaurants and private enough that you feel away from it all. The house itself is even better than it looks in the pictures, the games areas and outdoor dining/bar were a lot of fun also. I'm sure we're going to be back! Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals were also absolutely outstanding! Thanks for a great time AMI Starfish and AMI Vacation Rentals!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

5 Stars

Great house, excellent location only 2 blocks from the beach, quiet street, within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The house itself was clean, comfortable and very well equipped with everything we needed including outdoor beach gear and toys. The private pool was great and a. wonderful way to cool off after a day on the beach. The outside covered patio/entertaining area was awesome as well as the home's lower level game area. Anna Maria Life was a great company to work with, very friendly and responsive. We can't wait to come back to AMI Starfish.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Indulgence

Opulent setting in traditional Floridian decor. A secluded outdoor sitting space off the master with soft lighting. The pool, all your own, at ALL TIMES inviting you to enjoy. Walk to white sands on the Gulf. Enjoy each meal in the sunshine outside or inside. Do not pack too much. You won’t need much to wear and whatever you do wear you can wash in your own washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eric C.

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

Property is dated

Given the storm damage to all of AMI, this propeerty appears to have been whipped into shape and we were glad for that. Given that the weather was unusually cool compared to our many years of thanksgiving time stays at AMI we were glad to have a place to rent. However, the kitchen was poorly equipped, pillows and bedding were of poor quality, the range worked but was very old. Needs a receptacle for recycle items and waste basket for bathroom. Having said all that "We will return to AMI next Thanksgiving. Janae & Eric
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Thomas F.

Open and bright

We've been coming to AMI for decades, but only recently retired and so are able to stay longer than the Annual Spring Break. Since we're down for a month, we like to bring the four legged member of our family, so we need pet friendly accommodations. Whether we were drinking beverages on the front porch, playing games in the game room with the grandkids, or lounging by the heated pool, AMI Starfish fit our needs beautifully. Perhaps what I loved most was waking up to the sunshine streaming through all the windows. We do wish there had been some basic cleaning supplies so we could keep the floors clean under our bare feet. The broom and vacuum didn't quite cut it.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Martin And Patricia N.

Almost Perfect

If there was a rating of 4 1/2, we would have chosen it. The house is the way it is pictured, comfortable, well stocked,etc. The staff is responsive, efficient and eager to please. Why not a "5" rating? Two things relating to the cleanliness of the house. The master bath's shower had several areas of mold around the base of the shower. We actually took a photo of it, but my husband says he may have deleted it. The other, also related to cleanliness, is when on May 9th someone came to change the air conditioning filter, I was there and saw it. We change our filters at home every few months and it never, ever gets the amount of dirt on it the one the service man showed me, suggesting they are not changed frequently enough. That's it. See you next year.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erin S.

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

Starfish June 2025

The check in process was easy and convenient. The check out process was also clearly outlined in the binder that the property management (Anna Maria life) leaves. The house location was nice, just a couple blocks from the beach and in the quiet neighborhood of Holmes beach. This house is cute, has a nice open layout, but is lacking a few upgrades for the price that we paid to stay here the week. We have stayed in many houses in Holmes Beach throughout the years. The kitchen appliances are dated, but functional. Both bathrooms could use an upgrade, but especially the guest bathroom. There are sliding doors on the bathtub/shower which is very close to the toilet and makes it difficult to bathe young children. The faucet and knobs on the guest shower also leaked quite a bit so we elected to only use the master shower. The dryer lint filter sticks up and won’t go all the way down into its slot, so it ended up ripping some of our clothes that got caught on the corner and we avoided washing our clothes the rest of the week. There were plenty of towels provided, as well as a small supply of items like dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper to get the vacation started. The pool area was very nice and our family of 4 enjoyed spending a lot of time playing in the pool. The shallow platform on the pool is a perfect spot for a baby to wade and the tv and set up downstairs is a nice area to get out of the sun. The two porches were nice areas to relax on…Overall we had a good stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James M.

AMI Starfish

AMI Starfish is a wonderful unit, tastefully decorated with all the amenities one could ask for in a vacation home. We really enjoyed relaxing on the decks, by the pool and in the bar area. The location is perfect, being two blocks from the beach and within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Only negative has nothing to do with the unit, but the City is doing a large water line replacement project that is causing pools of stagnet water in front of the home. On Holmes Blvd. there are torn up sidewalks and mounds of construction materials. This has made the experience less enjoyable then on previous visits to Holmes Beach. We would definitely stay again at this unit, when the pipeline work is complete. We appreciate the owners hospitality and their attention to detail to make this a great vacation experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Paradise with petty issues

The house is just as advertised. Beautiful house, beautiful pool, comfortable beds. Kids loved it, grill worked perfectly. Only small things were the internet stunk. Some hot afternoons where you want to crash and watch TV wasn't possible. Also I was on call and really needed internet. Also there's a land line that rings 10 times per day. I'd recommend and stay here again. The horrible internet bugged me but just an inconvenience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wade P.

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

Sunshine and fun

Enjoyed our time here
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

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