Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025

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A dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a large table, wicker chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a large island, and a view of the ocean through the sliding glass doors.
A dining area with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with wicker chairs.
A coastal property with beachfront villas, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washer/dryer

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at 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. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and ecotours.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop. Manatee Public Beach and Anna Maria Sound are also within 15 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. 31 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing beach, great hosts, and great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much Andy for your 5-star review and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for the beach, shopping and eating. The view from the front deck is outstanding. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and we would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful property right on the beach. Beautiful sunsets and very convenient to several shops and restaurants close by. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for yourn 5-star review and we would love to host you again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Valhalla upstairs

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: Amazing!!! The house and views are perfect!!!We come to the island all the time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was clean and the people were amazingly friendly. Enjoyed so much that we will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2025
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and we hope to host you agian in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, fully stocked, and amazing views - Absolutely love the property! Will be renting every year we can!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and we would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hubby and I very much enjoyed our stay at this property. The location right on the beach is wonderful. We enjoyed the sunsets right from the deck. This property looks to be very recently remodeled-the place is gorgeous! We had no issues and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, all good. Amenities all perfect. Property is clean, well maintained and Island Vacation Properties responded immediately to any questions or issues that came up.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Second year staying here and as always amazing, the location is everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time at the beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

We had an absolute dream vacation on Anna Maria Island. In addition to the great conditions on site, we had great accommodation. If you had any questions or requests, the vacation properties team was always available and absolutely helpful. Five out of five stars, we'll be back!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2023
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Gtreat property. Fantastic view. Well kept. Convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will be coming back!!!

WOW! I loved everything about this property, the view, the location, everything. My family was very happy with the property as well. We’ve stayed at other properties this summer that did not meet any of our expectations and this one out did itself. We will definitely be booking again next year for our family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2022
We are so very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Come back to see us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2nd Anniversary

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: The Vahalla upstairs was so amazing.. The extraordinary views, actually steps to the beach.. beds were clean and comfy.. wonderful location.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec, 2023
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and the great location! Thanks so much for the great review! Hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect gulf views from the large covered porch

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 sat for hours watching the waves, birds, and sky. Perfect sized home for us and we had all we needed. Loved having 2 coffee makers. The beds were soft and comfy. It was quiet at night. Overall perfect and was hard to leave.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Valhalla Experience

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: Overall was good. Master bed could be replaced. No garbage disposal 🙄.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2024
Your feedback means a lot to us! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time at our rental. We apologize for any issues you encountered and appreciate your understanding.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My 7 day 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: Overall good. One bed was broken and a loose tile in hallway. Toilet was replaced during my stay early morning which was a little inconvenient.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2023
Thank you for taking time to provide valuable feedback about our stay. We apologize that your experience was less than ideal. We take all reviews seriously and look for the best way to solve any issues. We hope that you'll keep us in mind for future trips, and we'd be happy to welcome you back and ensure that your next stay is even better than the last. Thanks again for your review and for choosing to stay with us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved being right on the beach!!

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: Clean living quarters, plenty of room for our family! Only a few minor points that could be improved: nothing that would prevent us from reverting again. grill grates were rust abs the kitchen amenities could be improved. We had to buy a few things at the dollar store (Pot holders for example).
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2023
Thank you for your feedback and we will look into these issues. We apologize for any inconveniences and appreciate you letting us know about them. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and the location could not be better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach Beauty

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: Perfection
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

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: For my family and I, this is the ideal property and Island Vacation Properties staff couldn’t be more accommodating
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Great Location - House getting worse

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Second time in this property. The price goes up year over year but the house is in very poor condition. Peeling paint, very dirty throughout, broken ceramic tile, missing towel bars, shower door held closed by tape, wall paneling bowing and mildew smell. Very disappointed in the overall experience of paying so much for such a run down property. The location on the beach is perfect which is what made it bearable. We didn't spend that much time in the house as compared to the outdoor time. The covered deck is great and the views are amazing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very good experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Situated right on the beach. was a very good experience for the whole family. Overall property was in good condition and clean, but would recommend replacing carpets in the rooms. Would be excellent if carpets could be replaced with tiles like rest of the house. Would definitely be staying here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Multi million dollar view

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 stayed at Valhalla on Gulf Dr which is Gulf front. We really enjoyed the view. We took so many pictures of the sunset. We brought my mother in law who does not go to the beach much anymore for her birthday. She sat out on the beach since it was so close. The unit was very clean and had recent updates of appliances and furnishings. We had a wonderful time !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exceptional as always!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home and location are always wonderful! Only issue was being without a washer for 4 days:(
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Valhalla Upstairs - Beautiful View and Home

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’ve stayed here in the past and the expansive, unobstructed ocean views never get old! One of our favorite spots on the island where you feel that you have your own private beach regardless of how busy the island can get. The home layout is perfect for a family of 6 and the home is updated with a very comfy couch and beds. Counting down the days until our return!
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