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Villa 6 Starfish by AMI Locals
Close to Beach
Poolside Loungers
Poolside Dining Area
Poolside Lounge Area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Anna Maria Sound
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Beachside Bliss! Pool, Trolley & King Bed!

Villa #6 Starfish at Island West Resort by AMI Locals
Holmes Beach Villa with Shared Pool

Dive into resort-style living at Villa #6 Starfish, a charming one bedroom, one bath villa just a two-minute walk from the soft sands of Holmes Beach. Tucked within the peaceful Island West Resort, this cozy retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, with a shared heated pool, lush tropical landscaping, and easy access to Anna Maria Island’s best shopping, dining, and local attractions.

Highlights
-2-minute walk to Holmes Beach
-1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
-1 King bed, 1 Queen sleeper sofa
-Shared heated pool with lounge chairs
-BBQ grill and outdoor seating areas
-Dog friendly (with approval and additional fee)
-Close to grocery stores, restaurants, and boutiques
-1 Parking Space

Enjoy a true island escape with the resort’s sparkling pool, comfy lounge chairs, and shaded seating areas nestled among swaying palms. Fire up the BBQ grills for a casual cookout or take a short stroll to the beach to watch unforgettable Florida sunsets. The vibe of Island West Resort makes it a favorite for couples, small families, and even groups traveling together across multiple villas.

Step inside to find a warm, beach-inspired living space complete with a sleeper sofa and TV. The fully equipped kitchen has full-size appliances, cookware, and utensils, making it easy to prepare meals at home or enjoy local Sarasota takeout. Gather at the dining table for casual meals or game nights before heading out to explore Holmes Beach.

The primary bedroom is a relaxing retreat, furnished with a king-sized bed, crisp linens, and a TV for shows. The hallway bathroom includes a convenient shower and tub combination, perfect for rinsing off after sun-filled beach days.

Room Details
-Primary Bedroom: King bed, TV
-Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa

Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, shared laundry access, and proximity to the Anna Maria Island trolley stop, just up the street. Hop on and explore the island’s seven miles of beaches, Pine Avenue’s boutique shops, or the dining and nightlife on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. For larger groups, Island West Resort offers seven additional villas, ranging from studios to two bedrooms.

Villa #6 Starfish is your perfect Holmes Beach escape, steps from the sand and close to Sarasota’s many attractions. Whether you’re lounging poolside, enjoying beach sunsets, or exploring the island’s hidden gems, this villa offers everything you need for an unforgettable vacation. Book your stay with AMI Locals 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.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • West Coast Surf Shop - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Coquina Beach - 8 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachside Bliss! Pool, Trolley & King Bed! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachside Bliss! Pool, Trolley & King Bed!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Bliss! Pool, Trolley & King Bed!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachside Bliss! Pool, Trolley & King Bed! located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Wonderful Stay @Starfish #6

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Property was perfect. Excellent location. Short walk to the beach, Publix, Beach Cafe, etc.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neema H.

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

Quick visit

The house was perfect for my husband and I for a quick weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

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

Great LITTLE place

Great little place. Location is wonderful...quiet, felt very safe, easy walk to everything...beach, grocery, coffee, restaurants. Bedroom is very tight, no closet or dresser, have to squeeze around suitcases to get in and out of bed, but living area, kitchen area and outdoor areas are wonderful and plenty spacious. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mick H.

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

Awesome space, walkable, and clean

We loved our visit and were very impressed by the villa. The backyard area was private and not busy, so it felt like our own space. The home was clean upon arrival, and we were very impressed by how cold the bedroom was at night. We would love to stay again the next time we visit Anna Maria Island!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

bill L.

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

Good short term beach plac

Fine except no place to hang up clothes except 2 hooks but no hangars
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant W.

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

Perfect romantic getaway

The property is a perfect blend of clean, quiet and convenient. The location couldn't be better. The price was perfect to get us in and create an awesome value. We couldn't have been happier. The AMI staff might well be the friendliest, best communicators in the business!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Starfish 6

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynne E.

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

Great place for a couple of days

This was an adorable one bedroom place with a lovely community pool just outside. We were comfortable there, though it took a while to learn to work the pool alarm system and avoided it whenever possible. Special thanks to the staff (shout out to Cyndy) for allowing us to store suitcases in their offices until we could get into the condo. That made a huge difference and we were so grateful for the extra service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

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

Beach cottage perfect for 2

Perfect! Was so happy with this cute beachy cottage, perfect for 2 and the pup. The shared communal space was so wonderful with a nice size heated pool, plenty of gas grills and beach equipment to go around. Staff at AMI Locals were very friendly and responded quickly to our few requests. Pros: 2 minute walk to beach Outdoor space Heated pool Walkable: peaches, publix, dunkin donuts, skinnys, beach cafe, kiwi fish & chips, cheesecake cutie, los chiludos. Cons: Not really kid friendly Busy road Bring Xtra toilet paper, Trash bags
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer D.

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

Perfect getaway

Easy, convenient and peaceful stay. Biked and walked to beach and restaurants. Safe area. Beach 2 blocks away with warm gulf water and white powdery sand. Heated pool with comfy lounge chairs. End of April weather couldn’t have been any better, 82, low humidity, clear skies.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

kyle h.

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

Family trip

Overall we loved our stay. The property was in the perfect location, it was so nice having everything there that we needed for the beach. We did have some issues that we contacted the property manger about that were never resolved which was pretty upsetting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

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

Place is as advertised plus more.

Great place for a couple or maybe a few kids. The duplex was spotless. Lit pool at night. Have fake grass in the back which is great. Nice landscaping. There ae some beach toys, a few beach chairs and a wagon. They are the low sitting chairs. I prefer sitting higher but then again I'm older. Place feels safe to be in. Suggestions. Bring extra garbage bags, laundry detergent, any condiments you may need. There are enough flat ware, plates and bowls for about five people. There is a decent grill out back but you will need your own grilling stuff plus something to clean the grill. It was pretty messy. I wasn't grilling myself, but you might. Bring a ROKU if you have it and any passwords for Disney and things like that.. TV is the only weak spot. There is a Public grocery store within walking distance. A bit pricey but Walmarts are a few miles down the road. All in all, this is a great place. Would consider it again. Beach is an easy stroll and it is fantastic. Top restaurant for me was Watertown. A little high but great food.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Doug L., Marion, Indiana

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Well Worn

Really liked location but our unit was rough. Walls were marked up, trash in kitchen wasn't emptied, and no place to put clothes. Contacted rental company and requested trash bags, and 1 extra roll of TP. They dropped off extra trash bags but said they only allocate 1 roll for a 5 day stay. Seemed petty. Also told them their was a half dead bug (beetle or cockroach) in main room and missing a TV controller. No response. Just expected more for the price. Needs some TLC.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Holiday weekend/Anniversary Getaway

Enjoyed the property and location, free trolley to town was a definite perk, as well as proximity to beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property and overall set up of the rental is very nice. Almost as if you have your own pool in the back yard and great lounge furniture. It’s a short walk to the beach and overall good location. But it’s way too expensive for what it is. Some of the items in the ( very small )unit were cheap- such as a shower curtain that fell off and a coat rack that fell out of the wall. It sleeps 4 but has only dishes for 2 I would say. Again, I was paying a lot of money for 2 nights and therefore expected much more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

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

Great Vacation

Beautiful, Clean, and Great Location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Perfect for two!

Accommodations were perfect for 2 people. We had everything we needed The backyard pool was very nice and relaxing. The beach was just 2 blocks away. Perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Brooke M.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Super cute little place… But overpriced for what it was

Super cute little place… But overpriced for what it was. As soon as you open the door you can smell mold or some kind of wet smelly mouth popping me all weekend. The dryer did not work so we cannot properly clean our clothes like we had expected. Strange things were happening in the backyard… They were having photo shoots continuous during the weekend we counted at least 10 different women having photo shoots in the backyard where we felt we couldn’t be around the pool because we would get in their way. Very strange
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Excellent, highly recommend

We had a great experience from the moment we arrived to the moment we checked out. Great management. Excellent property with all the amenities needed for our whole family - beach towels, toys, chairs, etc. Also, the villa decor is super cute - adding to the overall charm. Will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

renee b.

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

Great place

Easy

10/10 Excellent

Levi S.

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

Great Location

Super easy walk to the beach and plenty of food spots close enough to walk to/ drive to. Excellent communication with AMI as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frank, St Petersburg, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent property! Clean, new, easy to get to with close beach access. Semi-private pool area was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Beach getaway

We enjoyed our last minute getaway to Anna Maria Island immensely. The whole trip from booking to departure was seamless and we didn't encounter any issues whatsoever. The place itself was amazing. We couldn't have had a better trip and we are anxious to get away again very soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Courtney O.

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

Great place!!!

I enjoyed my time it was a wonderful location and the grounds of the property were fabulous!!! I booked again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

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