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Beach Villa! Pool, Porch, and 2-Min Walk to Beach!

Villa in Holmes Beach with kitchen and balcony

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Shared Pool
Close to Beach
Open Floor Plan
Fully Equipped Kitchen, Dining Area
Outdoor Lounge Area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Beach Villa! Pool, Porch, and 2-Min Walk to Beach!

Villa #1 Sailfish by AMI Locals
3605 Gulf Dr, Unit #1, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

Welcome to Villa 1 Sailfish, a charming two-bedroom, two-bath poolside villa located at the Islands West Resort! Just a two-minute walk from the white sandy beaches of Holmes Beach, this adorable retreat offers the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience. With a shared resort-style pool, BBQ grills, and tropical landscaping, it’s the ideal spot for couples, families, or small groups seeking the perfect beach getaway!

Highlights
- 2-minute walk to Manatee Beach
- 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath
- 1 King, 1 Twin/ Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa
- Shared pool
- Outdoor lounge area
- BBQ grill
- Dog-friendly
- Close to restaurants and grocery stores
- 2 Parking spaces

Lounge by the resort-style pool, complete with comfy couches, lounge chairs, and lush tropical landscaping. Fire up the BBQ grill or take a short stroll to the beach or nearby shops and restaurants. With the Anna Maria Island trolley stop nearby, exploring the entire seven-mile stretch of paradise is easy and fun.

Inside, the villa features a bright, beachy living room with a plush sofa (that also doubles as a sleeper sofa), a TV, and sliding glass doors that open directly to the pool deck. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, cookware essentials, and a chic dining table for four.

Each bedroom is designed with comfort in mind. The primary suite has vibrant coastal decor, a king bed, TV, and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and double vanity. The second bedroom includes a twin-over-twin bunk bed, ideal for kids or extra guests. A second bathroom with a shower/tub combo and a washer and dryer in the hallway adds extra convenience.

Room Details
- Primary Bedroom: King bed, ensuite bathroom with double vanity and walk-in shower
- Second Bedroom: Twin over twin bunk bed
- Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa

Located in Island West Resort, Villa 1 Sailfish is part of a unique community of eight villas, ranging from studios to two-bedroom accommodations. Perfect for groups traveling together, guests can book multiple villas under the Islands West Resort name for additional space.

Villa #1 Sailfish by AMI Locals is a true island gem. Whether you’re here to relax by the pool, stroll to the Gulf, or hop on the trolley to explore, this villa is the perfect place to call home during your Anna Maria Island vacation. Book your stay today!

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With host approval before check-in, this property accepts dogs only (No cats or other animals are allowed). An additional pet fee will apply. See our AMI Locals Rental Policies for full details.

This home is managed by AMI Locals, an Anna Maria Island property management company.

We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.

Please Remember: "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." *Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coquina Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Villa! Pool, Porch, and 2-Min Walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Villa! Pool, Porch, and 2-Min Walk to Beach!?

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Villa! Pool, Porch, and 2-Min Walk to Beach! on Jan 8, 2026 start from $718.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Villa! Pool, Porch, and 2-Min Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Villa! Pool, Porch, and 2-Min Walk to Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Villa! Pool, Porch, and 2-Min Walk to Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this home was top notch! The communication was FANTASTIC throughout the whole entire process. The home was very clean, organized, and had the things we needed for the one night we stayed. The location was so great and a block from the beach. We also LOVED the heated pool. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place us espectacular , one block to a beautiful beach, nice and clean pool, place was clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany D.

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

Great location!

We loved our villa. Appreciate the extras.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana K.

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

Nice place

Enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel C.

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

Great Spot

Very clean and excellent location. Short walk to the beach. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

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

Beach times

We enjoyed everything about our stay. The walkability was wonderful. Beautiful beach, convenient shopping, nice dining options made for a five star stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing trip the condo was gorgeous and we loved the pool. It was a very walkable distance to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Villa sailfish

Great property and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel R.

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

Loved it!

Very nice place and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gracelyn N.

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

Quiet beach

This was a very quiet beach front property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Great location, nice clean place!

Wonderful location, short walk to the beach. The shared patio/pool area was very nice. Just wish there was a pantry or shelves for food in the kitchen, otherwise ideal setup for our family of 4!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

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

Amazing

This place was amazing!!!! The location is great, just 1 block from the beach. The place was very clean and so pretty. We will be coming back to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Very nice clean cottage.

Just like the pictures.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Great getaway villa!

We had a great time staying at the villa!! It was the cutest!! Location was great and had the perfect amount of space for me and my family!! My kids loved the pool!! We will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M., Palmetto, Florida

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

Great long weekend

We stayed here for a long weekend and really enjoyed ourselves. We walked to the beach with ease and walked to the trolley stop not too far away to save us from having to drive. We will be back here for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patty S., Valrico

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

Adorable Cottage

The management company was outstanding and so accommodating. We stayed in cottage 1 and it was amazing! Beautiful decor and lots of space and very clean. The pool was great and we loved being so close to the beach. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Location, Location, Location

Best location, amazing pool, steps from the beach! Worth every penny. Will absolutely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Michal W.

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

Great Location

What a great little place really close to the beach. Very clean and comfortable with a nice pool and courtyard in the back. Would definitely return for another trip. The only problem was that our parking area was full of screws and I had to buy a new tire for my truck. The management company would not reimburse me more than 250 which was a shame. VRBO stepped up and covered it. It was a great little family trip with an unfortunate ending. But the property itself is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

joy b.

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

Great lication

Walking distance to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dottie S.

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

Great spot on Anna Maria Island

We had a great stay at this property! We had plenty of room for 5 adults - the bedrooms are big. The living space is small, as accurately described in the listing, but is arranged very efficiently to feel bigger than it is. The heated pool was great! A short walk to the gorgeous beach plus a short walk the other direction to a Publix, CVS, and Walgreens plus several other small shops (don’t miss Holy Cow for ice cream!) We will definitely rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Adorable Villa great location!

The house (sail fish) was just as beautiful as the pictures. The location is perfect. We rented a golf cart from Beach Bums for the week and never used our car. Publix, cute diners and shops literally around the corner. Walking distance. The pool and back yard are beautiful. We spent our afternoons swimming in the pool and reading a book. We loved loved loved the house!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carla P., Tampa

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

Fantastic location and place!

Our casita was adorable; clean; and the amenities on property are fantastic! This is a small property with 8 places that share a wonderful green space (faux grass - the best); a pool; BBQ grills; and nice outdoor furniture. It was so comfortable and had everything we needed for everyone to have fun. The beach is gorgeous and the location is spot on because it is slightly out of the way so not over crowded like other parts of AMI beach. We are from Florida and have our own rental properties and honestly, this was a great setup - we had everything we needed for a relaxing stay with our kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Micaela Q.

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

Great Experience

We had a great experience with this property. The only complaint would be if you’re in the master bathroom you can see out the front door window. Kinda weird. But other than that we loved the property especially the heated pool!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claudia W.

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

Clean and great Location

The house was as the pictures showed. It was very clean when we arrived. The kitchen has all the basics we needed. The kitchen appliances and the washer/dryer worked great and the grill was in good shape as well. They only give you little starter kits for the dish washer and laundry pods but the Publix is just one block away (super convenient). The pool was clean and we only saw a couple of other people there on our first day. Then we had it to ourself the rest of our stay. We did not expect to have a cart and two beach chairs to use so that was a nice little bonus. Beach access is only a couple of blocks away and it wasn’t too crowded in that area. The only recommendation for the house I would have is to install towel hooks/racks. There was no where to hang pool or shower towels. We really enjoyed our stay here!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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