Fantastic, recently renovated 2BR/2BA ground-level home steps from the beach!
Fantastic, recently renovated 2BR/2BA ground-level home steps from the beach! Professionally decorated with luxury furnishings, it features a modern kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz counters, and a breakfast bar. A cozy den with a sleeper sofa offers extra privacy. Enjoy island luxury on the covered patio with a grill. The second full bath is conveniently located off the patio. Walk to shopping, dining, Publix, and famous spots like AMI Beach Cafe. Ideal for your perfect luxury getaway!
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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
About the neighborhood
Holmes Beach
Holmes Beach is home to this vacation home. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy.
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 6 min walk
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - 5 min drive
The Ugly Grouper - 3 min drive
Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - 5 min drive
Wicked Cantina - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is FANTASTIC, RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM HOME STEPS TO BEACH! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Fantastic, recently renovated 2BR/2BA ground-level home steps from the beach!?
As of Aug 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fantastic, recently renovated 2BR/2BA ground-level home steps from the beach! on Aug 23, 2026 start from $397, 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.
What time is check-in at FANTASTIC, RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM HOME STEPS TO BEACH!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at FANTASTIC, RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM HOME STEPS TO BEACH!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is FANTASTIC, RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM HOME STEPS TO BEACH! located?
Situated in Holmes Beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, AMI Paddleboard Adventures, and West Coast Surf Shop. Manatee Public Beach and Anna Maria Sound are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Perfect size property for our family. Location was so convenient to everything.
Smooth process and easy to work with.
Dave P.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
We hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alyssa T.
Mar 12, 2018
Cute home, perfect beach
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this sweet home by the sea. With 5 young kids we had plenty of space and the outdoor bathroom/shower was perfect after a beach day. We loved the quick walk to the beach, grocery, shops and the house was equipped with everything we needed. Comfortable beds, quality linens and beautiful decor, too! Can’t wait to return!
Alyssa T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Thank you for the kind comments. We hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island!
We loved the our time! Location is perfect! Steps to the beach! The had a regular coffee maker and beach towels. You’ll have to rent chairs and tent for the beach. AC was nice and cold!
Steve W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2022
Thank you! We hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island!
Grill is in bad shape, no wash clothes, only 4 towels for entire 7 day stay, had to buy regular coffee pot hope it is appreciated by future guests, cooking was a challenge with what is provided. Please replace kitchen faucet, it is so plugged water barely comes out. Great location for beach, the house is nice. Needs attention.
Holly T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 15, 2021
Thank you for these comments and we will make these improvements. Hope to see you again!
The house is small and cute. Nothing fancy, but was just what we needed. A very short walk to the beach. The second bath is outside with the laundry room. I had missed that in the listing and didn’t find it until day 2. The AC was not working one night, but was immediately addressed when we reported that the next morning.
Elizabeth H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2022
Thank you! We hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island!
I strongly advise against booking this property as is w/o carefully checking it all upfront. Upon check-in, we encountered an absolute nightmare: the bed linens and bedspread had highly visible, unwashed blood and bodily fluid stains.
We documented this severe health and safety hazard immediately with photos and a UV light. This is a blatant violation of basic Florida sanitation codes.
When we provided the photographic evidence to the management company (Mike Norman Realty), their handling of the situation was shockingly unprofessional.
First they never replied to our email and after a week of waiting upon calling them confirmed that their primary email account listed in all paperwork is not monitored.
Initially, they acknowledged the property wasn't properly prepared, yet bizarrely claimed the unit was "cleaned and checked" prior to our arrival, although offered to refund the cleaning fees. If leaving soiled, blood-stained linens for new guests passes their "inspection", their sanitary standards are dangerously low.
To make matters worse, the property lacked basic household essentials, barely providing a single garbage bag and dishwasher pod, which further proves their negligence. Charging substantial money for a week of staying w/o providing basics it's kinda weird.
You pay for a relaxing, safe vacation, but this management team delivers unsanitary conditions and zero accountability. Your health and safety are not a priority here. Save your money - book somewhere else.
Vladimir
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
David P.
Jan 5, 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Stay
The property is at a great location with lot's of things convenient within walking distance of the property (Grocery store, hardware store, shops etc). The house is a minute walk to the beach which is nice. The property has nice appliances. There were some minor annoyances with other things at the property. The kitchen sink had low water pressure. There were small ants in the house. There were some items in disrepair and the toilets were slow. We had to buy a toilet plunger while we were there and left it with the property and the outside shower leaked / broke while we were there. The second shower and restroom is in a separate room outside separated from the house. The AC and heat in the property worked well.
David P.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 8, 2021
Thank you for these comments and we will address these issues. We hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island.
This is our second time staying at this property. The location is amazing as you can walk to the beach, restaurants, Publix and more. The house was clean and there were plenty of beach towels. We were thrilled there were 2 bikes to use! A few things we were disappointed in were the beach chairs (very rickety and not comfortable options), the lack of beach toys for guest to use, and the outdoor bathroom’s shower curtain. They used a rod that was not meant to be a shower rod and it fell constantly hitting everyone on the head. There was no dishwasher tabs or laundry tabs provided. There was a bottle of liquid dishwasher soap but it was empty. The other issue was the motion light outside is right next to the bunk beds so it was annoying to my kids sleeping there as the wind makes it go off pretty much non stop at night. With all this said, we would stay at this property again as it was a lovely house in the best location
This property is located perfectly in the middle of AMI and so close to the beach. My teen boys had the time of their life on their junior spring break. Highly recommend this location.
Stephanie H.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 15, 2022
Thank you for your comments. We hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island!
This was a very nice and comfortable home with the beach just a few steps away. Mike Norman Realty was also very accommodating and could not have been easier to work with.
My family and I had a great time and the property was perfect. It was exactly what we were expecting and it was a great location. It had easy access to the beach.
Douglas K.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 13, 2021
Thank you and we hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island.
This is a great spot to stay at close to the beach! We would stay there again. One of the bathrooms was completely separate from the house but it worked out well for showering after the beach.
Stacey L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2021
Thank you for the comments! We hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island.
Really enjoyed being able to walk to the beach everyday and the outdoor patio was great. With small kids being on Gulf dr was a bit of a downside but being south of the main highway helped. We would stay here again.
Glenn H.
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 30, 2020
Thank you for the comments. We do hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island!
This property is beautifully decorated and super comfy. You have a private patio and the walk to the beach takes like 2 mins! The beds are comfortable and plenty of room. I loved this property had a washer and dryer! We can’t wait to stay here again! Our family loved this home!
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Thank you for the comments! We hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island!
Wonderful location. Peaceful experience. Couldn’t ask for a better place!
Christopher L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
We hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
JAMES M.
Apr 22, 2019
Awesome location!!
Loved our stay in Anna Maria island. The house was beautifully decorated. 2 complaints- we had to move a lot of the decorations so our toddler would not break them. Secondly, there were bikes in the shed but no key. When we called the realtor they stated the bikes are for the homeowners use. We ended up renting bikes to use!
JAMES M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Thank you for the comments. We hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jo Ellen P.
Apr 1, 2019
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Perfect location and so cute!
We will be back:)
Jo Ellen P.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Thank you for your comments. Hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island!
This house is what one looks for in a beach house and more! Fully equipped kitchen ( if you do really want to cook) and very comfortable furniture . It’s spacious enough to spread out but not too big to maintain . It’s about a three minute walk to the beach - a perfect location! We would definately return to this house to vacation on Anna Maria Island!
Chrisse R.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Thank you!
We hope to see you on Anna Maria Island again!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Danielle t.
Aug 2, 2018
Great location, beautiful, clean
We love loved this beach house! Perfect location, so close to Publix and super clean. It’s a gorgeous house, super convenient and we will definitely be staying here again!
Danielle t.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Thank you and we hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island!
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kristi S.
May 9, 2018
Clean, convenient....comfortable!
We had a fantastic family week here, steps to the sand...conveniently located...very cozy home. The BBQ, bikes, and lawn chairs etc were a nice touch. Would stay here again.
Kristi S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Thank you for the kind comments and we hope to see again soon on Anna Maria Island!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly S.
Apr 6, 2018
Beautiful place and location
My daughters and I spent a week here for spring break. The house was great. Had everything we needed. It’s location was perfect. Even walked to a sunrise mass on Manatee Beach for Easter Sunday. Walking or biking distance from shops and restaurants. Very short walk to the beach. We also had a vehicle that took us to short drives to other places on the island or over to Longboat Key. We loved it. Hope to come back.
Kimberly S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Thank you for your kind comments! We hope to see you again on Anna Maria Island!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mary P.
Aug 11, 2017
Wonderful place
Great place with nice amenities!
Mary P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Rose C.
Jul 7, 2017
Great Vacation
I Loved it, one of the best vacations I have had I awhile. Only problem was their was no can opener and the dryer stopped working. Called someone on Friday but no one showed up to look at it and we didn't leave till Sunday. A very cute place, was big enough for the 6 of use, perfect location to the beach.
Rose C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
We were just notified about the can opener and it has been replaced! The dryer is up and running and we apologize for the delay. We look forward to your return on Anna Maria Island!
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