Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8203.0 sq m

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Parking available
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Barbecue grill

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Holmes Beach, FL

Manatee Public Beach
‪16 min walk‬
Anna Maria Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Bean Point Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Bedroom 1, TV, Ensuite

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 2, TV, Ensuite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom, TV

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bunk Bedroom, TV, Ensuite

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk Bed Bathroom, Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

King Bathroom 1, Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

King Bathroom 2, Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

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About this property

Happy Place by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
210 55th St, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

What You'll Love About This Home:
Location! 1.5 Blocks to the Beach!
4 Bedrooms / 3.5 Bathrooms
2 Kings, 1 Queen, 2 Sets of Bunkbeds Twin over Twin
Private Heated Pool & Outdoor Shower
Pool Loungers & Adirondack Chairs
Screened Lanai
Gas BBQ Grill
Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer, Complimentary WIFI
Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach Wagon
Parking for 4 Cars

Details:
You have found your Happy Place and it's 1.5 blocks to the sugar sand beaches of Anna Maria Island!

The open and spacious layout has plenty of room for your entire family to spread out and relax together. Both King Bedrooms and the twin bunkbed room have ensuite bathrooms. The fourth bedroom has a queen-sized bed. Each bedroom has a TV and includes crisp linens from our professional linen company. Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a laundry room with full sized washer and dryer.

The sparkling heated pool is the focus of the private fenced backyard. With tropical landscaping, regal palm trees, pool loungers, and Adirondack chairs, your oasis awaits!

Enjoy your morning coffee on the screened lanai as the sun comes up. Take in a famous AMI sunset after dinner. Beach towels and beach chairs are provided for your quick walks to the beach.

Located in a cozy neighborhood in Holmes Beach, Happy Place is close to everything the island has to offer. The free trolley stops nearby and travels the entire length of the 7 miles of the island. Hop on and off at your leisure and explore shopping, dining and the beaches.

Bedroom 1 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV
Bedroom 2 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV
Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed, TV
Bedroom 4 - 2 Sets of Twin over Twin Bunkbeds, Ensuite Bathroom, TV

Please note:
Pets are not permitted in this home.
Amenities are subject to change.

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. The minimum requirement for this home is no less than seven nights. The maximum occupancy is eight.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions.

** Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details.

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Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.

Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance.

The instructions for making your final payment will be included in your final payment reminder.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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No events allowed

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No pets allowed

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Smoking is not permitted

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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

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

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 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.

Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

Holmes Beach Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Manatee Public Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
West Coast Surf Shop - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Anna Maria Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
Bean Point Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬17 min walk
‪Two Scoops - ‬5 min drive
‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬6 min drive
‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Skinny's Place - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a pool?

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

Is Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Island Gallery West and Bradenton Beach. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.4

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tylee M.

12 June 2024

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

Happy Place

This place was great for our big family. The walk to the beach was a very short couple of minutes. They provided 4 beach chairs, an umbrella, a wagon & boogie boards. The living room was really big and we wished there was more seating so we could fit the whole family in there. The pool was the perfect size, but got pretty hot during the day time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Harrison G.

29 February 2024

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

Family Trip

The property was as advertised. We had an issue with the microwave and oven but the property management company was extremely quick to resolve our concern. The only issue we had were the cockroaches. There were three very large roaches in the house. May be a Florida thing, not sure. The house was super clean though.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

15 November 2023

Great Place

Traveled with 4 couples/siblbings. It was a great location and great house for our needs. Plenty of room for all of us to hang out together, and plenty of space to spread out as well

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10/10 Excellent

Verna K.

10 July 2023

5 Stars

Very comfortable and lots of room the pool was sunny 😎

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8/10 Good

Marie A., palmetto bay. F;

9 July 2023

happy place

great location, lovely house great for kids.

10/10 Excellent

Crystal E.

14 June 2023

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

Great stay!

Great place we loved it! Plenty of space for everyone. Close to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Erica A.

23 January 2023

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

Good location good house

This house was as pictured, the location was GREAT! The pool and outside area was awesome. There were a few dead cockroaches upon our arrival, but the property management came to spray quickly. I wish there were a few more amenities such as hand soap and salt and pepper so we didn’t have to buy all of those small things just to throw out.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Jean W.

10 September 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cockroach

We found many cockroaches during our weeks stay which was very disturbing. Someone had to come in and spray but we continued to find them.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Nash M.

12 August 2022

Fabulous!

First, this house is amazing! We have a large family (six kids) and it is SO hard to find an affordable and family-friendly place to stay. This place was perfect! From the large family room and open kitchen, to the great dining table and bedrooms that were perfect for our arrangement, we could not have been happier. The distance to the beach was amazing--just walking a block and a half is always good, but with this many people, it was a godsend! And the house had chairs and towels and a beach cart--not having to pack that made the trip even more enjoyable. The house has absolutely everything you will need and some of the best cooking gear I have encountered in a rental property. It's also located within walking distance of some of the shops and restaurants. And I cannot say enough about the team at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. They responded quickly to every single one of our questions and requests before and during our stay. They were absolutely concerned with our specific family and our specific trip and responded to every need we had. We were not just another renter to them. You will not regret this house or booking with this company!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

8 June 2022

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

Great place! Location was perfect!

This was my first time to Anna Maria and this house was perfect for my family. Easy short walk to the beach. The pool was clean and the temperature was just the way I like it. The screen porch was a nice addition just to sit and relax. The house is very clean. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils and cookware. I had a minor issue and the realtor addressed it right away. The only thing I would suggest is for the house to have a cooler available to take to the beach. Overall, I would definitely stay there again. My family had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

mitch b.

4 April 2022

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

Comfortable home

Had a very fun week in AMI for spring break. Happy Place was a very comfortable home with lots of space inside & out to relax. The walk to the beach was easy and beach was not crowded at all in our area. No public bathrooms on the beach. Surprisingly, we spent a lot of time out by the pool. There were 4 full loungers and lots of other adirondack chairs and small drink tables. I found the house location to be perfect, walking distance to some bars/restaurants/stores. There is a fridge in the garage which was great to have for storing drinks and leaving the kitchen fridge for food. Wish I would have known this before we arrived because I would've bought more food on the grocery trip into town to avoid extra grocery runs. We did not use the TV in our room but I believe all of the others did and I was surprised all of the bedrooms had TV's. Only thing that was frustrating is they provide just one "starter" item like one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, one papertowel, one trash bag, etc., and there was no liquid dish soap or hand soap, so we had to buy all of those items. Found it a bit ridiculous for the price of renting this house. At the very least they could have a box of trash bags, dishwasher tabs, new sponges, liquid dish soap, etc. Overall gave it a 5 star because we had a lot of fun and were very comfortable in the home. I would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine J.

11 September 2021

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

Perfect for group of friends

We had a great time. Not sure about vacationing in Florida during hurricane season but the weather was absolutely perfect! The 3 minute walk to the beach was nice. The house is lovely! Perfect for 10 people, plenty of seating in dining room. The screened- in porch very nice for relaxing or playing poker or chess. Used the pool quite a bit. Garage is well stocked with pool/beach toys and chairs. Very nice. Plenty of nice large beach towels. Plenty of bath towels. I made the mistake of bringing towels and we did not need them. You can pack light as the laundry room has a wonderful washer and dryer. Kitchen is well stocked with any gadget we needed. Cooked most of our meals at the house. Has a nice Weber gas grill. Loved the water pressure in the shower. The bathrooms are small but had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Rachel T.

16 May 2021

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location!

House is in a great location. Close walking distance to the beach and shops. Whatever you do do not plan on doing much during the weekends other than the beach. Traffic is a joke and wait times for restaurants are over 1-2 hours. Property management was always great at responding when I had questions. A huge reason why I’m only doing 3 stars is because after a day of traveling and overly tired kids I went to the bunk room to put together my 2 year olds pack n play and right on the rug was a prescription pill. I was extremely upset! I sent a message right away and the next day I got a phone call apologizing and saying they would send the cleaning crew back over to clean. I declined since we were already settled in and the pill was already thrown away. The next morning I found another pill! Normally I wouldn’t care but since I had my toddler it worried me. If you like firm beds then you will like the beds here. We all slept terrible unless some of the adults passed out drunk haha beds were way to hard for all of us. Couch was better to sleep on. There were some dead cockroaches in one of the cabinets. House has everything you need for cooking and the extra fridge in the garage was great. The ugly grouper was our favorite place to eat. If you have young kids with you take them to the shiny aquarium? To paint sand dollars. The owners are so nice!! We would definitely come back to the island. If the beds were more comfy I’d stay at this house because it is in a great location.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

28 March 2021

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

Happy Place was vacationing paradise

We decided after one year of no vacations we would commit to a family friendly staycation in Florida with close family friends. It was the recipe for a perfect R&R get away. We really enjoyed our stay at the Happy Place. It is close to Holmes Beach (two easy walking blocks is the public beach access) homemade ice cream (amazing!) and multiple shops to pick up sunscreen fishing poles and pool stuff (which we didn’t need because the Happy place was well stocked with all of this!). The house was clean and well stocked with plates, pans and linens for the vacation. Washer dryer in unit for personal use. Pool very nice. Heated with plenty of shade or sun if needed. Screened in linai for indoor outdoor socializing and comfort. We traveled with a toddler who still needs a crib. The rental didn’t supply one so we rented one from “Just for fun” rentals and it was a breeze. No baby stuff is provided so bring your own or rent. Can’t say enough great things about this place. Love it and will be back again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

JORGE M.

3 September 2020

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

A good experience

A good property with a very good position, clean and comfortable, I recommend this property for families with children, it has good privacy.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elise S.

21 July 2020

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

Walk to beach, restaurants, trolley, and more!

This house had everything we needed and more for my family of 6 adults and 1 infant baby. We each had our own room and bathroom/shower to use for our stay, the house was very clean and spacious. The private pool was a bonus and perfect for a quick dip. We walked (and strolled my infant daughter) to the beach, to restaurants for dinner nearby, to the trolley to explore town, you didn't need a car at all! There is a local bar and some restaurants literally a few steps away and the ocean was just across one road. We did rent a car which helped to get groceries and to travel to and from the airport, but it is not required. I would highly recommend this home and location for a visit to sunny Florida!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerry R.

18 July 2020

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

Local getaway

The house was exactly the way it looked in the pictures. Very clean and had everything needed. It was only 1 block to the beach. It was the perfect getaway after being in lockdown for 3 months. Looking forward to returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

David H.

28 July 2019

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

Awesome place

We had a blast and will come back if we can. Our family 8 had plenty of room and we loved it. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

21 July 2019

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

Marvelous Family Vacation at The Happy Place

This was our first trip to AMI and so far has been one of our best family vacations. We wanted to be able to spend time together but have enough room for our own private space. We are grandparents and took our 2 adult children and their families. The Happy Place, was just perfect. Big enough for all of us. We were close enough to walk to the beach and when we didn’t feel like it, we could just hang out at the pool. The house was well supplied and at no point did we wish or need anything else. It also was close enough to walk for a quick meal at The Feast or Minnie’s Cafe. The younger adults enjoyed spending time away at The Doctor’s Office. If my family didn’t like to try different places every year we would always come back. Who knows this might make us break that tradition.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

16 February 2019

Great for large families!

This home is very good for a large family. This is the second time we have rented it. The pool is great for small children. The home itself was clean, and everything in working order.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey H., Celina, USA

26 September 2018

Good property for families with small children.

Property was as described online, although only master bedroom was spacious. Other bedrooms were a bit cramped and bathrooms were small. House was very clean. After-hours maintenance personnel was easy to contact for a clogged shower drain and corrected problem professionally and efficiently. Hood system over stove top was non-functioning due to electrical issue but didn't prevent us from cooking. Heavy rains revealed leaks in roof through ceiling in family room. Again, maintenance personnel came quickly to document and prepare paperwork for repairs. Pool was clean but the pool sweeper required to remain with hose attached constantly moving throughout pool was annoying. Beach access easy. AMI staff very good to work with!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

18 September 2018

Friendly neighbors, comfortable.

We were pleased with the comfort of the home. House was clean and accessible. Bedrooms were spacious, but two bathrooms seemed a bit tight. That would only affect me since I'm 6'4. At that height the kitchen was setup nice, but the hood over the stove should be raised to accommodate taller people in the kitchen. (Missed hitting my head on the corner of the hood a few times) pool area was nice and refreshing. Home was stocked with good utensils and dishware. Overall, it was nice, but I will try another home in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

12 August 2018

Great place to stay!

Happy Place is wonderful, with lots of room and has great amenities and the house is stocked with beach towels and beach gear and it's just down the road to the beach with a 3 minute walk! Close to stores and restaurants! Would love to stay again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lindy L.

25 March 2018

Super house for 8 adults!

This house is bigger than it looks! It worked great for our 80 year old parents and us siblings. We love to cook, so the gas grill, stove, and oven came in handy. The beach is really close, just a short walk. Pool was great and we loved the screened in porch. The dining table and dining room were great for our meals together. It was in a quiet area in a neighborhood with trolley stops within walking distance. They had beach chairs, a beach umbrella & a wagon to pull it all in. Lots of pans, dishes to use. No wine glasses or water pitcher, but we made do. You have to buy or take all your kitchen supplies if u want to to do your own cooking. Things like spices, foil, ziplocks, paper plates etc. it was very clean when we got there. They brought a propane tank soon after we called for one. We would definitely stay there again if we were able to.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla N.

8 March 2018

Perfection!

Totally enjoyed Happy Place - it was perfect for our group. We've been coming down to Anna Maria for close to 40 years, and after my father-in-law decided to sell the family home in Holmes Beach and move to assisted living, we decided to rent a new place each year rather than buying a place ourselves. However, after staying at the Happy Place, we may no longer "rent hop!" The home has been recently completely renovated and is beautiful, spacious and comfortable. Just the right amount of amenities in the kitchen (no cluttered drawers!) and elsewhere. The home was impeccably clean when we arrived (which has not been the case at other rentals we have had) and welcoming. The agency which handled the booking was professional and responsive to any questions, however silly, that we had. The location is just steps away from the beach and the Sun and Surf, where you must stop by to visit the birds! The only problem that I could see would be if you came down with a group of friends - who would get the gorgeous master bed and bath!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

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Family-owned and operated, Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals offers everything you are looking for in an Anna Maria Island vacation rental company – exceptional properties and quality service with a personal touch. Whether it's a family vacation or a romantic getaway, AMLVR has something for everyone. From beachfront to bayside, you can choose from a quaint one-bedroom cottage, a waterfront condo with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico, or a luxury six-bedroom pool home. AMLVR's vacation rentals offer authentic island living in paradise!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Bedroom 1, TV, Ensuite

King Bedroom 2, TV, Ensuite

Queen Bedroom, TV

Twin Bunk Bedroom, TV, Ensuite

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk Bed Bathroom, Ensuite

Half Bathroom

King Bathroom 1, Ensuite

King Bathroom 2, Ensuite

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