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Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven!

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New double doors at the entrance allow plenty of light while maintaining privacy
We want to share our story with you!  Thanks to all who reached out!
Great room with leather sectionals, brand new 70 in smart TV,  movable ottomans.
Antique mantle piece lends warmth and architectural interest.
Enjoy our reading nook!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Primary bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Shared bathroom.

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven!

Our Paradise Regained!
After months of hard work, the reconstruction after significant damage caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton has been completed. Thanks to all of you who reached out to show your support and to those who have recently booked with us on faith, even without up-to-date pictures of the property. Our Blue Heaven is ready to be the backdrop for many more memory-making years!

OBH is located on a corner lot in a quiet, residential neighborhood a short, straight block's walk to the white sand beaches. Guests young and old love the private, fenced-in backyard and covered back porch. Sit and relax rain or shine with a view of one of the largest private pools on the island. The pool has a brand-new electric heater/cooler to ensure that the temperature is perfect for you and your family no matter the season.

Our family purchased OBH from the family who originally built it in 1966 with whom we have remained friends. The home is newly restored and comfortable for guests of all ages. We are confident that you will find all the comforts of a home away from home and are proud to have many repeat guests with whom we have established very friendly relationships. We hope to host you soon and are always available to answer any questions that you might have.

Property manager

Katherine Girgenti

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Our house is in a quiet, residential neighborhood.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Our house is in a quiet, residential neighborhood.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 8136014466

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven! have a pool?

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

Is Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven! located?

Located in Holmes Beach, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course and within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Great stay!

Everything about this house and location is perfect. We are all obsessed with the pool! Can’t wait to come back in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

The best

It was clean , private, relaxing everything you need was there. Great place and would go back again . Thanks for a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana D.

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

Great location

Easy walk to the beach (3min) with a private pool and great yard for gilling. Very efficient host- Very cozy cottage feel. Would definitely revisit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

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

Heaven on AMI

If you are looking for a cozy home to rent on AMI, Our Blue Heaven is your place. Everything you need is there, and has been lovingly restored since the hurricanes.. The owners are a wonderful couple, and very attentive to anything you might need concerning the house. The beach is a short two block walk, shopping and restaurants are within walking distance as well. For days that are too windy at the beach, the private pool at the home is divine. We love Our Blue Heaven!
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

derek p.

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

Paradise

Great house with the best host on Vrbo!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Trey T.

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

Stay on Anna Maria

Great island, wonderful beaches and places to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J. V.

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

Great beach house!

The house has everything you need for a relaxing beach escape. You can walk less than 2 blocks to the beach or just enjoy the backyard pool. It's perfect for the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

ELLEN O., Stafford

Wonderful outdoor space!

Comfortable home, easy access to beach and owners lovely to work with. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Deborah E.

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

Relaxing in paradise

We had the most wonderful stay, and can not wait to return.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dyan C.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful week at AMI. Loved this rental! The pool was definitely the highlight. Also, very clean, spacious, great location. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Great Space!

Lots of space for everyone and nicely decorated. The outside space (pool, dining table, etc) was fantastic! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

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

Relax and enjoy life!

This is an old Florida home with some updates. It is comfy and “homey”. Short walk to the beach and a great pool! Katherine, the owner, is a delight. A great place to unwind, for sure.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Delight

This house such a delight to stay in during our Fourth of July vacation week! It is difficult to find small but updated homes like this on AMI. The covered back porch and pool area were our favorite, but really the house had everything we needed and more. It felt like much more like staying in someone’s well-cared-for home instead of in a bland, characterless vacation property. And in the perfect location for the beach and all the fun of AMI. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

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

Fabulous Vacation

Excellent everything!!!
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Holmes Beach

Very Clean.Great Location. Down the street from a beautiful beach. Decorations enhanced the beach vibe. Outdoor space very private and tropical. Would definitely recommend this unique piece of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

eileen c.

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

AMI family vacation

Our family had a wonderful, memorable vacation. Everyone enjoyed the pool, especially our water logged children. Location was key. Host communication was seamless. Any minor things are insignificant and not worth mentioning. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Great Time on AMI!

Great location with an incredible back patio and pool area. The house is well-stocked with housewares and most everything you need to enjoy the pool and beach. Katherine was very communicative leading up to and throughout our stay. We’d stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Great villa

Wonderful villa in a brilliant location just 5 minutes walk to the beach. Very spacious and couldn’t have asked for a nicer pool. Katherine was very helpful when I had a few questions and we would 100% stay here again if visiting the island
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Wedded Bliss

We loved our stay at this house! It was perfect for our family while we were in the island for our wedding. The owners were nothing short of phenomenal and accommodated us with no issues at all. Definitely recommend staying here and we will be returning.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2016

8/10 Good

Melody w.

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

The location was perfect

Good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea H.

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

Heaven awaits.....

Loved, loved, loved our stay here. The house and pool could not have been more perfect! The trees and shrubs and wooden gate in the back yard made the ABSOLUTE PERFECT backdrop for our pictures. We would definitely go back for another stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

Happy Family

Absolutely loved this house. Pool was wonderful, kids barley got out and only 1 block from the beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Perfect vacation

This home helped make our vacation absolutely perfect! Great location with an easy walk to the beach which we went to almost every day and then came home and enjoyed the fabulous pool. Also within an easy walk of the trolley stops which we used multiple times to sight see and go out to eat on the occasions we didn’t use the well stocked kitchen. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Great relaxation

Our stay was amazing, property was clean, well organized, and full of fun. After an amazing day at the beach, this was the perfect place to relax the rest of the evening. Owner was amazing in the way the one small hiccup with the property and stayed in touch above and beyond to see that it was handled. Look forward to staying at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tierney D.

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

Fantastic!

This home is the perfect place for a family. The heated pool kept the kids occupied on the cooler days and it was easy to watch the children in the pool from anywhere in the house. This meant I could be doing laundry or prepping a meal while keeping an eye on the kiddos. The furniture was comfortable, too, which is not always the case in rentals. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Katherine Girgenti

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Our families have been coming to Anna Maria Island since before the mainland bridges were constructed, coming onto the island by way of ferry! Needless to say, we are very attached and proud of our little island. We live in Tampa with our two children and look forward to time spent on AMI during the summer months.

Why they chose this property

Only a short, direct walk to the beautiful, pristine beaches of AnnaMaria Island, this home is centrally located, in a family friendly neighborhood with all of the conveniences of home. Three spacious bedrooms, two with queen size mattresses, the third with two double beds. Big closets, and plenty of drawers to fit comfortably for your stay. Two bathrooms are recently renovated. The master has a beautiful, tiled shower stall, the common bath, also renovated has a tub that's perfect for adults or children.

The kitchen is full of bright, natural light, with a big beautiful picture window We love to cook, so you should be able to find everything you need in this kitchen! The cozy family room is also full of natural light, looking into the large, covered porch in the center of the house. There is a full washer and drier adjacent to the kitchen.

We have a brand new, large, rectangular sized, heated pool. It also boasts a wide sundeck, perfect for setting a chair in and dipping your toes in the warm water while enjoying a book or a fruity drink!

The large, fenced yard can also be enjoyed from the cozy, covered porch which is accessible from the master and twin bedrooms as well as from the sliding glass doors of the common areas of the house. This is a great feature for cool, breezy beach days, as the doors tuck away and create a huge outdoor area to be enjoyed by the entire family!

What makes this property unique

It is our pleasure to offer a discount to our servicemen and women! Don't forget to ask!
Our home is a classic example of a typical old Florida home; a single-story concrete block home with Spanish tile, and terrazzo floors throughout. It sits on 2 lots, which leaves us with a great size yard both in the front and in the back of the house. We have proudly brought it beautifully up to date, but have decided to keep its original charm intact.

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Languages:

English, Spanish