2BR · 1.5BA · Sleeps 5 · Very Short Walk to Gulf · Heated Pool · Fire Pit Table · Gas Grill · Outdoor Shower · Shared Laundry · Covered Parking (2 Spaces) · Free Trolley · Streaming TV
One block from the Gulf in Holmes Beach — a very short walk to the beach, and guests who find SS Salamander North tend to come back year after year. Some for multiple years running.
The backyard is the centerpiece. A heated pool shared with the south unit sits within lush tropical landscaping. The fire pit table and gas grill are poolside for evenings that don't end when the beach day does. An outdoor shower handles the post-beach rinse. The front has a large upper deck for those beautiful sunsets. Covered parking has two spaces per unit.
Two bedrooms sleep five. The primary bedroom has a queen bed. The second bedroom has a full bed and a twin bed — a practical configuration for a parent and child or two guests comfortable sharing the space. The living room has a 55" smart TV with streaming. The kitchen is fully stocked for home-cooked meals. Shared full-size washer and dryer on the property.
Local bars, restaurants, ice cream shops, boutiques, and the free AMI trolley are all within easy walking distance.
SS Salamander North requires a one-week minimum stay. No pets.
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Holmes Beach
Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 11 min walk
The Ugly Grouper - 10 min walk
Ginny's & Jane E's - 6 min drive
Slim's Place - 6 min drive
Skinny's Place - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does SS Salamander North | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at SS Salamander North · Pool & Fire Pit · Beach?
As of 10 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SS Salamander North · Pool & Fire Pit · Beach on 13 Jun, 2026 start from S$435, 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 SS Salamander North | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at SS Salamander North | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at SS Salamander North | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at SS Salamander North | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is SS Salamander North | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Island Gallery West and Manatee Public Beach are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house is fantastic with lots of amenities and a very short walk to the beach. My husband and I bounced between the beach and the pool area every day. Thank you for an amazing stay!
We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Blaise P.
16 Jul, 2024
Family vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great house in a nice area. Short walk to the beach.
Blaise P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2024
We're delighted you had a fantastic stay! Thank you for sharing your experience, and we can't wait to host you again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary
31 Mar, 2025
Great Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great rental and our favorite location. It is close to the beach and convenient to the public beach and shopping. The back yard and pool are wonderful. They are shared with the conjoined house. The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay and was very clean. It is an older home that has mostly been redone, except for the main bath, which really needs to be. The management company was great to work with.
Mary
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2025
Thank you for your kind review! Knowing you had a wonderful stay makes us so happy, and we hope to host you again soon!
Walk to the beach for sunsets, midway between Pine St AMI and Bradenton Beach. Easy walk or bike ride to entertainment and eating options, nice options in back yard (bbq, fire pit, pool, hammock).
Have to say on shortcomings is arrived with barely any toilet paper or papertowels or garbage bags...I hate buying that stuff on vacation...otherwise great.
Eric C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location and the amenities we offer in our backyard. Your comments about the shortage of essential supplies are duly noted, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We'll make sure to address this issue promptly to ensure a more comfortable stay for our future guests. We appreciate your valuable input and hope to welcome you back for another great stay soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kasey B.
25 Apr, 2022
A Terrific Vacation Experience!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Anna Maria Island. The house and premises were beautiful and we were super close to everything, in all directions. The backyard oasis and pool were spactious and relaxing. The house was very accommodating and had everything we needed.
Kasey B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kristen S.
27 Feb, 2024
Eight time renter
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Lovely experience! Owners have greatly improved the condo in the last 2 years. The rental agency and staff--Susan and Amy--are wonderful to work with. Pool is great, and location is great. Going back next year!!
Kristen S.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb, 2024
We are thrilled to hear you loved the property! We will pass these comments on to the owner as well! Thank you for this nice review and we hope you are able to visit again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bill Y.
15 Jun, 2022
Incredible Location, Comfy House, Great Pool. Needs Some Updates
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I'll make this one easy for you:1) you'll be about a 30 second walk to the beach entrance. 2) the 2-bedroom house will sleep 4 wonderfully. I wouldn't want more than that.3) the balcony was a joy in the mornings and evenings.4) the pool (and in fact the whole back yard) is not done justice by the photos. It was great.5) The kitchen was ready to search for things, and be a little underwhelmed by what you find (not strange for a rental, but still). Little things like a comically bad toaster seem small...unless you need a toaster. The ice maker was a champion though.6) The laundry room is shared with your neighbor...may not be a big deal for you, but worth noting.7) The beach gear provided is pretty janky...bring your own if you can.8) Unless you're intending to spend a lot of time in the north side of the island, I don't think a golf cart rental is needed. The location is really good - close to bars, shops, ice cream, etc. ...and that's really it. If you have two families of four...I highly recommend renting both duplexes.
Bill Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Meredith L.
7 Jul, 2025
Relaxing Beach & Pool Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had such a great time during our stay on AMI. The property was a little closer to the beach than we had expected and although it is one of the older properties in the neighborhood, the location was just right for our plans to relax and head to the beach or relax by the pool. Admittedly, I was excited that no one had booked the other side of the duplex up until 2 days before our trip, however, the people that booked next door were lovely and so kind to our family during the few short times we saw them near the pool or coming/going from the home. We liked the comfort of the sectional in the living room, as opposed to some rentals we had viewed with chairs that didn't appear to look comfortable from pictures. It was a perfect size for our family of 4 and had plenty of seating between the kitchen, dining room area, and front porch. A recommendation to anyone who enjoys having coffee in the morning on the front porch that it may be helpful to bring the cushions in at night as we had thunderstorms each night so the cushions were soaked by morning, which we figured out after the first few days. We did not cook full meals but the kitchen seemed to have a lot of what you would need, if you did. Although the AC worked and kept the house at a comfortable temperature most of the time, it was very warm the first night in the master bedroom. It was in the 90's most of the week (FL in June), so to be expected that it may be hard for the unit to keep up with it but we would have preferred it to be a little cooler. The pool was one of the better/larger pools on the island that we had found and the backyard had plenty of space. There were warm breezes most of the trip so the bugs were not bad except for maybe 1-2 days during our entire trip when it was less breezy. All in all it was a great trip and we are looking forward to making it back to AMI next year. Thank you!
Meredith L.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for the thoughtful and detailed review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, appreciated the location, and had kind neighbors. We’ll keep your helpful cushion tip in mind, and we hope to welcome you back to AMI next year!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kristen S.
28 Feb, 2023
8 Years and counting
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Salamander has been a wonderful place for us and our dog. Location is perfect and condo is very nice. We will continue to rent unless circumstances change.
Kristen S.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Kaitlyn J.
7 Jun, 2022
VACATION 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was okay this time. The bed was broken upon arrival, not the cleanest as we found items underneath dressers and cockroaches.
Kaitlyn J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Meredith R.
18 May, 2022
Wonderful!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everything was perfect! We especially loved the pool and the quick walk to the beach. We didn't want to leave!
Meredith R.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Leah M.
18 May, 2022
Close to beach and beautiful pool
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house is located about a 3 min. walk away from the beautiful beach. The pool and backyard are beautiful and well maintained and there are plenty of pool toys, beach chairs, etc. The kitchen is well equipped. My only complaints are the matresses are cheap, hard and very uncomfortable and the sheets are like sandpaper. The twin beds in the second bedroom didn't even have head boards. They really need to update the beds in this rental. The tub in the bathroom hardly drained and we ended up having to plunge it twice. The bathroom window was also missing a curtain and the neighbors could see right in at night from their crows nest. A few simple changes would take this rental from good to great.
Leah M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kristen S.
18 May, 2022
Perfection
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We totally enjoy Salamandar North. The place is beautiful, the location ideal, and the agency very helpful. Couldn’t ask for better.
Kristen S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia F.
18 May, 2022
2021 vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Rental was convenient and easy. We had a wonderful vacation!
Cynthia F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kaitlyn J.
18 May, 2022
Vacation review
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
All in all it was a very nice place to get away for vacation. The close access to a not crowded beach was great.Was not pleased with how dirty the pool was all week until the day before we left they came to finally clean it.
Kaitlyn J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kristen S.
18 May, 2022
Repeat vacationers
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We really love Salamander. It is beautifully located, has a beautiful pool, and is managed very well by Island Vacation Properties. We have been coming for 7 years and enjoy it greatly. Only two glitches. Living room furniture needs upgraded. It is not equal to rest of the place. And WIFI is not strong in unit. Minor problems, but would be nice.
Kristen S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Larissa T.
18 May, 2022
Amazing location
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved the rental! We were very happy with location. The rental was better then we expected, the pool was HUGE...our kids spent endless hours in it. We loved the bonus outdoor shower. The rental was clean and well maintained. Plenty of room for our family of 6!
Larissa T.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Therese
1 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful heated pool, close to beach, decorated nicely and the lanai was wonderful. Kitchen supplied with excellent cookware etc. Beds comfortable, nice linens....needs some screens repaired and minor other things. Over all wonderful experience! Best was the pool and Beach!
Linda H.
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