Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino
Villa Portofino by Anna Maria Vacations VRC16-000358
Experience the perfect family vacation at Villa Portofino, a charming island retreat just a short walk from the pristine beaches of Holmes Beach! Offering five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and a private backyard oasis featuring a sparkling pool, lush tropical landscaping, and outdoor living space, this home provides comfort and luxury for multi generational families, friends, or large groups seeking a relaxing Gulf Coast getaway.
Highlights • 6-minute walk to Manatee Beach • 5 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath • 2 Kings, 1 Queen, 4 Twin beds • Private heated pool • Outdoor living space and grill • Multiple balconies • Beach chairs and toys • Close to shops, dining, and local attractions • Washer and dryer • 4 Parking spaces
Enjoy your days lounging by the private pool, preparing meals on the gas grill, or relaxing in the outdoor living space surrounded by tropical foliage. Inside, the home features tropical decor, with a fully equipped kitchen perfect for cooking large meals or casual snacks. The second floor primary suite offers a private balcony, a luxurious ensuite with walk-in shower and tub, creating a perfect retreat after a day at the nearby beaches.
The upper floor features the main living area decorated with tropical accents, comfy seating, and HDTVs, ideal for family movie nights or relaxing after your beach adventures. The fully equipped kitchen includes wood cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, with a lovely wood dining table that can host family dinners with ocean breezes just outside through glass doors leading to the outdoor space.
The two primary bedrooms offer premium beds, balconies, and ensuite bathrooms with double vanities, and walk-in showers, the second floor primary includes an additional standalone tub. The other bedrooms include two spacious twin rooms, each with a TV and ample storage, and a Queen bedroom, all sharing a hall bathroom with a shower and tub combination. All bedrooms are designed for restful nights and family comfort.
Room Details • Primary Bedroom (2nd floor): King bed, ensuite with walk-in shower and tub • Second Primary Bedroom (3rd floor): King bed, ensuite with walk-in shower • Third Bedroom (3rd floor): Queen bed, ample storage • Fourth Bedroom (3rd floor): Two twin beds • Fifth Bedroom (3rd floor): Two twin beds
Enjoy the convenience of a washer and dryer, multiple outdoor seating areas, pool and beach toys, and beach chairs. Whether relaxing poolside, strolling to the nearby Gulf, or savoring long family dinners on the patio, this home offers everything needed for a memorable island escape.
Reserve your stay at Villa Portofino today and discover a tropical paradise with access to stunning beaches, charming local shops, and delicious dining. Book now and create lifelong memories with your loved ones!
- The waterfall feature on the pool has been disabled.
This property participates in our Professional Linen Program. In Anna Maria Vacation's continuous effort to bring only the best quality experience to our guests, we are proud to offer a professional linen service at this property to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you with high-quality linens; including bedding, bath towels, washcloths, and beach towels that are in place and ready for your use upon your arrival. These high-quality linens are washed in a commercial setting using the latest and best technology.
This property does not allow pets.
4 cars maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles.
This home is managed by Anna Maria Vacations, 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 see our Anna Maria Vacations Rental Policies for full details.
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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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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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 the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 7 min walk
The Ugly Grouper - 3 min drive
Wicked Cantina - 5 min drive
Smoqehouse - 4 min drive
The Kokonut Hut - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino on 16 Aug, 2026 start from S$566, 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 Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a fantastic week on Anna Maria Island! Villa Portofino is a great place to stay with all the amenities, well supplied with dishes and cookware, beach towels, etc.—really everything we needed. The proximity to the beach (short walk) and grocery store was very convenient. The only unfortunate part was that the washing machine was not working. A repair person didn’t ever show up, but the property management was willing to replace linens and offered laundry services. That was helpful even though having a working washer would have been better. Overall a great experience.
Julie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2026
We’re so happy to hear you had a fantastic week on the island and enjoyed your stay at Villa Portofino by Anna Maria Vacations, Julie! The easy walk to the beach and nearby grocery, plus having everything you need in the home, really does make for a relaxing stay. We appreciate your understanding regarding the washer. The owner opted to fully replace the unit rather than repair it, which is why a technician didn’t end up coming out. We’re glad our team could still help with fresh linens and laundry options in the meantime. Thanks again for staying with us and we’d love to welcome you back for another great getaway!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jim M.
28 Jan, 2026
the water pressure in the showers and the sink were horrible.
Jim M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb, 2026
Hi, Jim, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the water pressure issues during your stay at Villa Portofino. That’s not the experience we want for our guests, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention so it can be addressed. The Anna Maria Vacations team would love the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a more comfortable stay in the future.
Thank you for the 5 star review! We are happy that you loved the location and size of Villa Portofino! We look forward to welcoming you back to AMI for more sweet stays!
We enjoyed the house very much and plan to stay again in the future. It was a nice home, the rental staff was very friendly and made sure we didn’t have any problems during our stay.
Kirk F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec, 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the house and had a great stay. It’s wonderful that our team could ensure everything went smoothly for you—we’ll be sure to share your compliments with them.
We’re thrilled to know you plan to stay with us again in the future, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic visit!
The house is great with nice sleeping rooms and large living room plus kitchen. The pool is great as well. Only the chairs on the large kitchen table could require a repair or replacement.
Due to unforeseen circumstances we were looking for a rental option on very short notice. After booking this property, they were able to accommodate us with a same day check in which was a life saver for our family. The home is a few blocks from the beach and walking distance to the grocery store which was great! AMI made communication easy with the text option and were always very helpful and responsive. We would stay here again.
Location was great, but the property itself is in rough shape. Doors not closing, alarms going off, washing machine and dryer failing, dishwasher broke (and not even attached to counter and falling out), drains clogged in all showers, lights broke, ceiling fans rusted and broke, and more. For this price, I expect a little more TLC and routine maintenance (which would catch 90% of these concerns and had them fixed).
Shawn L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Please know that we take the maintenance and upkeep of our properties very seriously. We will review your comments and address the issues you have raised. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we strive to provide a comfortable and well-maintained stay for all our guests. We hope you will consider staying with us again in the future, and we will ensure that your next visit meets your expectations.
Verified
8/10 Good
Mark S.
20 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Smallwood-Anna Maria 2025
Very spacious nice home but some things were a bit annoying compared to previous rentals. Shower head in downstairs bathroom was broken and only produced small steam of water. Back patio door from kitchen has broken gone handle on outside entry and was very hard to open. Patio was limited with lounge furniture. Lastly, owner stated there would be a beach chair per bedroom, upon arrival there were three chairs with one of them being broken. Beach amenities were sparse compared with all of our other rentals throughout the years. I would recommend a golf cart rental because the walk to the beach is a bit of a hike carrying beach gear if you want to get away from the VERY crowded Manatee public beach.
This house was perfect for our family for Spring Break....a few minutes and you are on Holmes Beach!!! The house was very large and impressive. With 5 bedrooms, everyone had their place and space (5 adults and 5 children). The beautifully landscaped pool was the hit by everyone. Pool is actually much larger than provided pictures. The water temperature was like bath water....perfect. House is positioned for noon to afternoon sun, but provides some shady areas, too. Everyday we got to walk to enjoy beach...ice cream, beach volleyball, sunsets. This house has Location, Location, Location!!! Also we had great communication with our host company....readily available. We will definitely return for this property!!!
Lana W.
Lana W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2024
Lana, thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that the property was perfect for your family's Spring Break getaway and that you enjoyed its close proximity to Holmes Beach. It's wonderful to know that the spaciousness of the house, with its 5 bedrooms, provided everyone with their own place and space.
We're delighted that the beautifully landscaped pool was a hit with everyone and that it exceeded your expectations in size and temperature. It sounds like you made the most of the convenient location, enjoying walks to the beach, ice cream, beach volleyball, and sunsets.
We're glad to hear that our communication with you was readily available and that you found it to be great. We can't wait to welcome you back to our property for another memorable stay in the future!
This house was a nice fit for our family 6 adults & 4 small children. The bedrooms were comfortable & 3 1/2 baths were great. The kitchen was good size & easy for meals. It was short walk to the beach which was very important to us! The pool is a good size & was used daily. The pool has a nice waterfall feature that we liked & it makes a nice relaxing sound.Overall we had a wonderful time & this home is a good place for a family to have fun. Things I would change. There was only 1 old lounge chair & a few metal chairs by the pool & no furniture on 3 balconies. I called many times concerning this. No lounge chairs were brought, hard metal chairs with no cushions & rocker like chairs were brought.We would have liked 3-4 long lounge chairs. The landscaping needs trimmed & cleaned up. New shower head in downstairs master. Back door needs replaced. This is a beautiful property that we enjoyed. It just needs a little upkeep.
Debra A.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2025
Thank you for your detailed review of the property. We appreciate your feedback and will address the issues you have identified, such as the pool furniture, landscaping, and maintenance items. Our goal is to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests. We are glad to hear that your family had a wonderful time overall and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
We loved the island, the location and the house was as pictured. Communication with the property manager was easy and quick to respond. However, the indoor and outdoor furniture was very well worn and often uncomfortable. The kitchen chairs were sunken and difficult for our elderly parents to get in and out of to eat at the dinning table. The outdoor loungers were ripped and sunken so we were sitting on the cross bars. We did communicate that to the owner and sent pictures but they didn't do anything to solve it. Also be prepared that the house comes with no bells and whistles. There are no pool accessories, we had to buy some noodles for the kids. There are no beach chairs. There are no games. The description says there are stairs to the games room but there is no games room. The kitchen was lovely, but there was always something missing. A blender with no lid, a grill with no cord. A coffee pot with no carafe. The 2 balconies came with no furniture so we were unable to enjoy them. So although the house was fine for anyone looking for a spacious place in a good neighborhood and the experience with Vrbo was great, we found we were usually uncomfortable or looking for the right supplies.
Absolutely perfect for our family. It was a plus to have a wagon to take chairs and toys to the beach. The pool area was wonderful and the layout of the house was great. So glad we could walk to our favorite beach.
Kimberly H.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Kimberly. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the home and its proximity to the beach. We hope to host you again soon!
We love Ana Maria Island. The house was in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the main beach area.
Michelle L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Michelle. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the home and location. We hope to host you again sometime soon!
This was the perfect getaway. So close to the beach yet can quickly walk back to get the grandsons in the private pool! We had a great time and will definitely be back! Any issues were quickly resolved, due to a storm that took out a lot of the areas internet’s. But, management was quick to get it fixed. Gorgeous home and we enjoyed the entire patio and pool area daily & nightly! 😊
This is a large house with plenty of rooms. It has a lot of steps so not good for someone who has difficulty navigating.
It was not as well equipped as other rentals. We had to buy extra towels, washcloths, kitchen towels and sponges. They did have beach towels. No ping pong table like in the pictures.
Pool area is gorgeous!
Walking distance to Publix, Catholic Church and public beach. Nice quiet street! Busy street to cross to get to the beach.
I will definitely rent again.
Teresa G.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2022
Thank you for your review, Teresa. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation. We have removed the photo of the ping-pong table and appreciate that feedback. We hope to see you again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Anna Maria Vacations Team
Verified
6/10 Okay
nelda m.
19 Jul, 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Villa Portofino
The house was dirty. I’ve been vacationing for years with my family and this was the worst in cleanliness. Smelled like cigarettes, walls dirty, pillow case had lipstick on it, floor had hair ties, shower has hair in it, toilet had hair in it, all the pool items and beach items were thrown in the two rooms off the pool section, pool fountain not on but did get someone out to turn on. It’s a nice home , layout good, with so much potential ! A good paint job, housekeeping and decor upgrade is needed. On another hand, the golf cart rental company was very convenient , dropped off and picked up for us! Location is great and pool size decent. Rooms of great size ! Just needs cleaned up a bit.
nelda m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2021
Nelda, thank you for letting us know about your stay with us. We are so sorry that there were cleaning issues when you arrived. I do see that our Housekeeping Manager reached out to you and offered to have the cleaners come back and address any issues needed. We are glad that you enjoyed the pool area and the location is wonderful. Please keep in mind that you are renting from an indivudual and homes are decorated and appointed to their taste and needs. We do have several other homes that may be more suited to your taste if you decide to come back to AMI on your next getaway.
Thank you for the five-star review of Villa Portofino! We are so happy you and your family like the property. Definitely a lot more space to spread out than at a hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Great house with nice location. Highly recommend for families. The swimming pool was nice gateway after hot beach time.
Wioleta N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2020
Thank you for the five-star review of Villa Portofino! Relaxing in the pool after a day at the beach is certainly one of the pleasures of this home. We hope that you will come back and stay with us again.
We have stayed on this street the last 3 years in a row. This was the best house so far!
Kyle Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified
4/10 Poor
Liana F.
22 May, 2018
Anna Maria Vacations not the best
The house was nice, but just problems with the owner and/or booking agent. This house was listed through a broker and I will never use them again. I'm not sure if it was more the owner or the booking agent I had problems with. I asked 2 months ahead of time to have the pool heated and the pool was not heated upon arrival. I contacted them and they said they'd get a pool technician out to get the pool heated and it was a little warmer the next day, but then got cold again the entire week we were there so they obviously never turned the heater on (the warmth from the sun that one day). I contacted them several times over the week to ask how to operate the soaking tub jets and the underwater light on the pool and never got any responses back. I asked for either early check-in or late check-out and was told the owner said it's not possible because that is when maintenance is performed on issues with the house, even though the house wasn't rented for 2 weeks before, nor the week after our rental week. Don't stay here!!!!!!
Liana F.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you for letting us know about your stay with Anna Maria Vacations. We we apologize for the lack of timeliness in responding to you ~ Some older reviews have appeared in our system and, even though significant time has passed since your stay with us, we wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your time in reviewing the property you visited. We hope to welcome you back to Anna Maria Island soon!