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Canal Front with Boat Dock! Perfect Location! Game Room! -A Pirate's Dream

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A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by buildings and palm trees, under a sunset sky.
A pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a view of boats and buildings.
A balcony with a view of the sea, a table and chairs, and a ceiling fan.
An outdoor kitchen with a stone counter, grill, and seating area overlooking a pool and marina.
A spacious living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the neighborhood.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Loft

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Half Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Consider Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar for a night out or Fish Hole Adventure Golf if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Kokonut Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Canal Front with Boat Dock! Perfect Location! Game Room! -A Pirate's Dream have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Canal Front with Boat Dock! Perfect Location! Game Room! -A Pirate's Dream?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canal Front with Boat Dock! Perfect Location! Game Room! -A Pirate's Dream on 12 Dec 2026 start from £5,581, 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.

Is Canal Front with Boat Dock! Perfect Location! Game Room! -A Pirate's Dream pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Canal Front with Boat Dock! Perfect Location! Game Room! -A Pirate's Dream?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Canal Front with Boat Dock! Perfect Location! Game Room! -A Pirate's Dream?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal Front with Boat Dock! Perfect Location! Game Room! -A Pirate's Dream?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canal Front with Boat Dock! Perfect Location! Game Room! -A Pirate's Dream located?

This family-friendly Holmes Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach. West Coast Surf Shop and AMI Paddleboard Adventures 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. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time on the family vacation and we chose the Pirates Dream. Well it was exactly that…. Felt like a DREAM! Stunning views, beautiful home and an overall wonderful experience for our first time so much so that we would like to purchase the home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
What a wonderful way to experience your first family vacation on Anna Maria Island, Mike! We're thrilled A Pirate’s Dream by AMI Locals lived up to its name and made such a lasting impression. From the stunning views to the beautiful home, it sounds like everything came together to create unforgettable memories for your family. Hearing that you loved it enough to want to buy the home is truly one of the highest compliments we could receive! Thank you for sharing your experience, and we can't wait to welcome you back to A Pirate’s Dream for another unforgettable AMI getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Place was perfect for our friends and family getaway.. we saw manatees everyday by the dock, great fishing close by, nice quiet neighborhood..
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you Heather for your recent stay with us at A Pirate's Dream! So happy to hear the home and location was a perfect fit for the fam. You were amazing to host and we hope to have the pleasure of having you again on your next island getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Fun fishing off the dock if you bring your own supplies! A great spot to enjoy the bay or a short walk to the beach and close access to the trolley!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thanks so much for staying with us, Liz! We're so glad you enjoyed A Pirate's Dream and hope to host you again next time you visit Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Nice location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you for allowing us to host you, Yalileurys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would Return!

Perfect location. Everything close, grocery, beach, pool. Watch the Manatee swim through the canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Fran. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location, pool, and canal. We hope to host you again sometime soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was awesome

The home is beautiful and location was perfect. Ample amount of room for all of our guests. It was nice getting the sunrise each morning with the view of the canal. We were able to see a manatee one day in the canal and tons of Huge finish swimming around the dock light at night. 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us, Steve. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July visit

The house was very nice. there were some minor electrical challenges out on the doc and back patio but were able to work around them. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there. It was a nice space for kids and family connectedness. Everything was up to date and quite technologically advanced. The access to the bay, ocean and beaches were very convenient. We brought our 27 ft boat and it worked quite well. thanks for a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Mike, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed the home, dock, and location. We hope to host you again sometime in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had the time of our lives

Our time at this wonderful vacation rental home was a blast! We vacation to Anna Maria every year with our best friends and our school-age kids, and this was our favorite place we have stayed EVER. Situated along a peaceful canal with a boat dock for us to tie up to, it offered something for everyone, from the kids to the teens and adults. We loved the views, the great pool and game room entertained the whole group for hours daily, and the indoor decor was just the right mix of comfy and chic. We fired up the outdoor kitchen for BBQs and beach days were easy with the Gulf of Mexico just a short stroll away. Overall, it was a top-notch stay, leaving us with memories we'll be talking about for ages. Thanks for having us! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
George, thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your time at our vacation rental home was such a blast and that it exceeded your expectations as your favorite place you've stayed ever on Anna Maria Island. It sounds like our property offered something for everyone in your group, from the peaceful canal views to the entertainment provided by the pool and game room. We're delighted that the indoor decor struck the right balance between comfort and chic, and that you were able to enjoy BBQs and beach days with ease. Creating lasting memories for our guests is what we strive for, and we're thrilled to hear that your stay was top-notch and left you with memories to cherish for ages. Thank you for recommending us, and we would love to welcome you back for another unforgettable vacation in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really NICE!!

We had a lovely time at this home. Don't sit on the fence on this one, it is just as pictured! Really close to everything and the beach is a SHORT walk, very easy to get to. It is well equipped. Wonderful outdoor area. We wish we would have had use of the fire pit as the evenings/nights were chilly. We had 6 adults and there was plenty of room for everyone. Only one real request, some extra blankets for sleeping. I know people staying in June, July and August would say "What" but we were at the end of May and were chilly in the bed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience, Renee. We are glad you enjoyed the home, location, and outdoor area. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the extra blankets and will pass this on to our team. You were terrific guests, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We loved Holmes Beach/Anna Maria Island! An amazing location for a vacation, especially if you are boaters. The bay, ICW and gulf -- all at your finger tips. The owners had their personal boat on their lift but we had plenty of space and water depth to dock our boat. The dock was spacious and equipped with water for washing down and a fish cleaning station. The house was awesome, roomy and clean with a beautiful view. We loved cooking dinners using the outdoor kitchen, listening to music and hanging by the pool. AMI was great to work with. We look forward to coming again next year! Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will be back!

This house was absolutely beautiful. We stayed here with several members of our family, including children. Even though we had several people in one house, we did not feel as if we were crowded at all. House was stocked with kitchen supplies/appliances. The house was very clean. Check-in and check-out was also very easy. The house was perfect for everyone of all ages – kids & adults very much enjoyed the pool and dock. On a couple occasions we saw Manatees in the canal, which was really cool. The walk to the beach was not bad at all – just a couple minutes. Also, AMI Locals was super nice and responsive during our stay. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Kate, thank you so much for the heart-warming review! We love hearing guests share their positive experiences and that you all enjoyed the space and pool area too! You were a great group to host and we look forward to your return.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

Renta process was smooth. Upon arrival a few items were noted and forwarded to the property manager. AMI, the property management, was prompt to reply. Additional issues arose, again AMI replied promptly with a solution. Each time these were property issues, housekeeping issues, appliances didn't work, firepit not available as in listing & A/C pre-set control system. The home served our family's needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Issues and nice location

Here is the list of problems. Unable to upload photos showing many of the issues. 1. Upon arrival, A) Many utensils, glassware & mugs not all clean B) Windows dirty C) Stove hood full of grease 2. No bowls with lids 3. No products like Saran Wrap, foil, salt pepper 4. No Kleenex / tissues. We had to buy them. 5. Sink aerator / rubber piece was coming off. 6. Doorbell did not work. 7. Spotlight over grill did not work. 8. Cannot open many windows (handle missing). Makes it very warm when you want fresh air. 9. No screen on many windows. 10. Had issues with lighting in areas. Needed repair and instruction on how to operate a few switches. Management company could not give us a time as to when someone would come so we lost over half of one day waiting at house. This was incredibly frustrating and disappointing. 11. Slow internet – resolved on day 2
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Julie, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Please allow us to apologize for the issues you mentioned during your stay, as we understand your frustration. Upon reviewing your account, we see our team was prompt and resolved all problems once you reported them. We regret we were unable to provide you with an estimated time of their arrival, but we are glad they were able to assist you. We hope you will return and stay with us again, giving us another opportunity to improve your experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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