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Experience Island Life! Great private Pool and Spa

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A pool area with lounge chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and palm trees.
A spacious living room with wicker furniture, a dining area, and large windows offering views of greenery.
A modern kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a herringbone-patterned backsplash.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a herringbone-patterned backsplash.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench, bedside tables, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Island Players - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Tampa Bay - 39 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience Island Life! Great private Pool and Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Experience Island Life! Great private Pool and Spa?

As of 13 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Experience Island Life! Great private Pool and Spa on 11 Dec, 2026 start from S$5,197, 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 at Experience Island Life! Great private Pool and Spa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience Island Life! Great private Pool and Spa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience Island Life! Great private Pool and Spa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience Island Life! Great private Pool and Spa located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bradenton Beach, Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players. Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park and Anna Maria City Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Close to the beach, beautiful pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Experience Island Life! Great private Pool and Spa on 10 Oct, 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay at Island Life by AMI Locals, Bailey! Having the beach nearby and a beautiful pool to enjoy makes for a wonderful island getaway. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to welcome you back to Island Life for more sunshine, beach days, and poolside fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and checkin and communication were terrific. The pool and patio area were large and enjoyed by everyone. Although only a couple houses from the beach, there is no public beach access on the street. It’s a short walk to the public beach access one street over though. There were beach carts, chairs, and umbrella in the garage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2026
Pool days with family and an easy walk to the beach are what island vacations are all about, Adam. We're so glad Island Life by AMI Locals was a great fit for your getaway and that everyone enjoyed the spacious pool and patio, along with the beach gear waiting in the garage. We're also happy to hear our team made check-in smooth and communication easy. While the nearest public beach access is just a short walk away, we're glad it was still convenient for your beach days. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay on AMI soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot, Vacation made easy!

Great time
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much for staying!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island Life is the life for me!!!

Beautiful property!! Great for our family of 6. Proximity to the beach was super nice. House was decorated very nicely and kept clean. Highly recommend!! We hope to return to Island Life in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
We're 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

Island life

AMI excellent managers
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2021
Charles, thank you so much for your 5-star feedback and making our day! The island will be waiting for your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

This is our 2nd time staying at this property. The pool is our favorite part. I wish the beach access was open but wasn’t much to walk to the next block. House has plenty of room for your family. We will continue to use AMI Rentals
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

The house is very spacious and updated. The pool has partial sun in the morning and full sun midday and all afternoon. The walk to the beach could not have been easier. It was super clean and tidy upon arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2021
Hello Mardee, We are very happy you had an enjoyable stay with us. We hope that you will return to us on your next trip to the islands. We love to hear from our guest and provide excellent care and service. We look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for a family with teenagers!

The pool and the very short walk to the beach make for a perfect combination for a family with teenagers! With bike rentals and the trolley our boys were able to roam freely without us. Another hidden gem is close proximity to centerami.org where our boys are able to play pickup basketball a few nights. Our first time to Anna Maria and it is a hidden gem! Not crowded, laid back. A perfect week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear you had a great stay and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Property and Location!!!

This property was great, one of my favorites! The house was all fully remodeled, the pool area was wonderful, everything was just as described. The very brief walk to the beach was great! It had everything that we needed and more! Also, Eric was awesome! He contacted us prior to the stay to make sure we had everything we needed. On night one I had trouble with the hot tub and he personally came the next day to look at it. He took care of everything and even sent us some suggestions for places to eat in the area. I'm definitely hoping to be back soon!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Hello, I am so happy to hear that you had such an amazing time staying at Island Life! And that Eric was such an Awesome Host! My name is Lisa and I am the new property manager. I recently took this home over for Eric and I am very excited to keep the same guest experience and feel to this vacation home. This house is one of my favorites and I welcome you to come back anytime for a visit! Thank you for Vacationing Like A Local! Kindest Regards, Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very pleasant

We really enjoyed this property. The proximity to the beach was the decision maker for us. You can see the beach from the kitchen window. The house was clean and very comfortable. The kids really enjoyed the bunk beds. The only negative for us was the communication with the agency. We came early and wanted to get permission to check in early and no one would give us an answer. We kept calling and were told they’d call us back and no one did. We ended up going to the actual office and speaking to some one. Over all, we had a great week. The pool and the spa were fantastic
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2021
Rita, we wanted to reach out and say thank you for visiting last summer. This home is a hidden gem with so much beach in the nearby distance. We are relieved to hear that your communication issues were resolved. The island is waiting for your return and so are we! You were wonderful guests!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice house BUT not warm enough 2nd week

Great location a couple feet away from beautiful beach. Challenges connecting through wifi since instructions provided indicated wrong password. Also, needed some heat inside last couple days BUT the system limits control. Way Too cold inside even if system shows 72- 75 degrees. We kept our coats and clothes inside and decided to leave one day earlier. Bathrooms and rooms freezing to death!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Hello Sylvio, I'm sorry to hear that you chose to leave early. I reviewed the thermostat controls for the house and it appears you hadn't adjusted it to your desired temperature. We would have gladly had someone come out and helped you with this. Hopefully you visit our beautiful island again and contact me for a discounted stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Island Life House Review

Enjoyable stay on Holmes Beach. We loved that we were only a few steps from the beach. Clean and well appointed. There were problems throughout our stay with the lock box on the front door...unable to access the house at times. Prompt attention was provided, but there continued to be issues with it throughout the stay. Also, there was limited lighting in the back yard at night. The strand of lights hanging in the Tiki bar didn't work until we mentioned it to the management at which time it was fixed while assisting with the lock box. So overall it was a very nice week at this home with the exception of the issues stated above.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2021
Char, thank you for your past stay with us, as we are happy to hear that you enjoyed Holmes Beach. We strive to provide excellent care and service for our guests and relieved that we were able to help resolve your issues. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Inaccurate listing

According to the description in the listing the house is “newly renovated” which is completely inaccurate. The stone around the pool has heaved to create large holes that are dangerous. I stubbed my toes badly several times. The tiki hut/bar is in shambles and the top is rotten. The loungers are falling apart. The beach trolly is falling apart. There was no cabinet space for food so we had to put it on the counter. There were so many ants. We had to have the placed sprayed for large cockroaches while we were there. There were dead cockroaches in drawers. We swept up many dead geckos after they sprayed. This place may have been nice several years ago but needs major help. Some windows have electrical tape around them and most of the filthy blinds are inoperable. We stayed at a lovely place hosted by AMI locals in March and almost went back but I splurged for this “newly renovated” house on the “beach block” and neither of those things were true. I felt very deceived, especially since we could have spent half the price and stayed at the gorgeous accommodations we were at in the Spring. The pool and hot tub were nice but no amount of cleaning could keep the debris out of the pool and it was never cleaned up the entire time we were there. We stacked and swept it into piles as best as we could but it blew back into the pool every night. We left after 7 days, which was two days early. I paid to change our flights. Disappointing.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2022
Laura, please allow us to apologize for the issues you mentioned as we understand fully how frustrating this was. Upon reviewing your account, we see no record of communication about the damaged items to our team. We would have loved the opportunity to resolve these for you during your stay. We have passed this information on to our team and owners and will be making the necessary repairs. We hope you will return and stay with us again, allowing us to improve upon your experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach House

Perfect beach house for spring break! Me, my husband our three daughters and a friend had a wonderful stay. So close to the beach that it was easy to go back and forth for lunch and such. Make sure you head back to the beach for the sunset at night - stunning!! The pool and hot tub were bigger than they appear in the pictures. The bedrooms were also very large. There were beach chairs, an umbrella and other beach toys in the garage. Very well equipped for the perfect beach getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2021
We are so pleased that you had an enjoyable time with us Sarah! Thank you so much for staying with us. We hope that you will come back and see us again on your next trip to the islands.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location....Beautiful Decor

We really enjoyed our stay. Expansive back yard with heated pool and spa and lots of entertaining space. Lovely interior newly renovated. Best of all only steps from the beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2021
Sandra, we are so thankful for your past stay with us. We're also delighted to hear that you enjoyed the pool, endless views, and beach as much as we do! True paradise with great guests! We look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property steps from the beach

This was our third visit to Anna Maria Island and our first stay at this property, and we really enjoyed this house! It’s a recently renovated, beautifully decorated home that’s just steps from the beach. We loved the location of the house (close to a trolley stop, restaurants, etc.), and it was so convenient having all rooms on one level. The private backyard was our favorite part of the property with a large pool, hot tub, lots of seating, nice grill, tiki bar and beautiful landscaping. We also loved having the shallow area and the umbrella in the pool! The backyard got plenty of sunshine throughout the day but part of it was always shaded if we wanted to escape the sun/heat. It was perfect! We were impressed by the management company’s prompt communication and quick resolution of two small maintenance issues we noticed upon arrival. Overall, we had a really nice stay at this property and would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome vacation

Couldn't of gotten a better house with all the amenities so close to the beach. I think we are hooked and will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review Charles! It's hard to leave the beaches for sure! We hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

This house was awesome! The location was very close to the beach and the backyard was a tropical oasis! The only thing that we encountered was that the ceiling fan didn’t work at the tiki bar. We called in and we’re told that the maintenance guy would come out and fix it, but we never saw him. However, that wasn’t a big deal, just something to have as convenience. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Beautiful property! Private and beautiful pool area and tiki everything you need is provided. Definitely would stay here again and I highly recommend the Island Life property.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
We're 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

Great house and pool

The only downside is the bedrooms are a little warm with the doors closed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
We're glad you enjoyed your stay, we look forward to hosting you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A little piece of paradise

Home is clean and well-equipped . Everything you need to enjoy the beach and pool. The pool area is like a tropical paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
We're glad you enjoyed your stay, we look forward to hosting you again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at AMI

The property was perfect for our family of six. Nicely decorated in soft grays and blues, the house is recently renovated and very comfortable. The gulf waters are visible from the front door, and it is an easily accessible stroll to the beach along a sandy path. Good handicap accessibility with no stairs to navigate. Slight problem with the air conditioning was quickly resolved as well as replacing some light bulbs. Excellent service. Would definitely like to visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location!

This was our 2nd time to the island and first time staying in this house. The location was perfect - close to the beach, but in a quiet community. The house was newly renovated and clean and our whole family was comfortable there. The pool area is big, private and beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay

Very nice, clean and practical house, close to the beach in a quiet area. Very nice private pool and pool area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Getaway

We stayed here for my wife's birthday / Mothers Day weekend. It's a fantastic property with plenty of space for a family of 5. Great layout inside and everything was in very good condition. The entire house is decorated / remodeled very tastefully. The pool was perfect temp and very clean. Tiki bar was a huge plus with ceiling fan, mini fridge, lights, etc. The entire pool area felt very secluded with the tropical foliage. I counted 80 steps from the driveway to the beach access. Very short walk. We had a great time here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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