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A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

Seaside stay .You'll find Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West within a 15-minute walk of this Holmes Beach vacation home. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Anna Maria Beach - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Centrally located. 3 blocks to the beach. Private pool and hot tub.

Sand Dollar by Anna Maria Island Accommodations
Home in Holmes Beach, FL 34217
VRC16-000117

Welcome to Sand Dollar, a gorgeous vacation home with a sparkling pool and hot tub just a quick stroll from the sugary-white sands of Holmes Beach. This lovely three-bedroom, two-bathroom rental offers a great outdoor space with plenty of seating and a cute tiki bar. It is ideally located near shops, restaurants, and a trolley stop to take you wherever you’d like across the 7-mile island.

Highlights
• Less than a 10-minute walk to the beach
• Private pool and hot tub
• Screened-in balcony
• Ping-Pong table
• Outdoor seating and entertainment area

As you walk into your new home away from you will be blown away by the vaulted ceilings and bright coastal artwork in the living room that also has two sofas and a tv. The fully equipped kitchen has stainless steel appliances, plentiful granite counter space, bar-high seating, and opens to the dining room table.

The perfect nightly retreat awaits in the tropically colored primary bedroom, where rest comes easy in the King bed with crisp linens and a private balcony that offers a peaceful place for morning coffee and evening talks. The spa-like ensuite bathroom features a double vanity, jetted bathtub, and walk-in shower. The two guest bedrooms have been designed with vibrant sealife decor that will make guests smile. The hallway bathroom features a broad countertop, cabinet space for vacation necessities, and a shower and tub combination.

Room Details
-Primary Bedroom, 3rd floor: King bed, TV, balcony with seating, and ensuite bathroom with dual vanity, walk-in shower, and jetted bathtub
-Second Bedroom, 2nd floor: King bed, balcony access, and TV
Third Bedroom, 2nd floor: Twin beds, balcony access, and TV
Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

The tropical backyard offers privacy and paradise with a pool and hot tub, a covered patio with seating, and multiple outdoor dining options with a BBQ Grill. Inside you will find a ping pong table and a screened-in balcony perfect for enjoying drinks and conversation.

This centrally-located home is a quick walk to restaurants and a half-block from the free island trolley’s stop, making exploration and local adventures easy and convenient.


*Please note: 3 cars maximum can 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 AMI Accommodations , an Anna Maria Island property management company.
There are no pets allowed in this home.

We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.
Please see our AMI Accommodations 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.

Property manager

Anna Maria Island Accommodations

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Centrally located. 3 blocks to the beach. Private pool and hot tub. to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.8 mi (39-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Centrally located. 3 blocks to the beach. Private pool and hot tub. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Centrally located. 3 blocks to the beach. Private pool and hot tub. to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Bradenton Beach and 2.2 mi (6-min drive) from Bean Point Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Centrally located. 3 blocks to the beach. Private pool and hot tub. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Centrally located. 3 blocks to the beach. Private pool and hot tub.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Centrally located. 3 blocks to the beach. Private pool and hot tub.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Centrally located. 3 blocks to the beach. Private pool and hot tub.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Centrally located. 3 blocks to the beach. Private pool and hot tub. have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Centrally located. 3 blocks to the beach. Private pool and hot tub. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Centrally located. 3 blocks to the beach. Private pool and hot tub. to downtown Holmes Beach?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Holmes Beach.

Centrally located. 3 blocks to the beach. Private pool and hot tub. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hit all boxes!

Perfect time, something for everyone! My daughter and enjoyed reading and embroidery on the screened in porch. My husband and our boys got pretty competitive on the ping pong table, and we all enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Furnishings were very comfortable. Perfect property for our family of 5!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Sand Dollar Was Very Nice

This was our fifth or sixth different house rental in AMI and the Sand Dollar was a very nice place to stay. It is well maintained and in a convenient location for beach visits and to walk the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

convenient location… clean house… roomy.. plenty of space for 5 adults to spread out. Will def stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation Location!

We enjoyed a great 7 days at the sand dollar! The house was as described and had something for everyone in our party from a quiet reading nook on the front screen porch to a relaxing pool/backyard area. Bonus it’s a quick 2 block walk to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very happy

Great location. Clean and well laid out. Loved the hot tub and pool
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place that needs some TLC

Overall this is a great house for a family of 6. The location is perfect with a short walk to the beach and walking distance to Pine Ave. The screened in porch was fabulous for soaking in the morning sun while enjoying coffee and a book. The house was clean. There were several items that didn’t work well or at all; The garage door didn’t open. The elevator quit on the first day we were there with our luggage in the elevator. An elevator wasn’t a necessity. However, we thought it was nice to take luggage up to the third floor until our luggage got stuck in there for a few hours before maintenance came to get the door open. They were unable to fix it. The washer quit working with a load of laundry in it. The dryer takes two 70 minute cycles on high heat to dry clothes. The dishwasher doesn’t work the best. Make sure you scrub all dishes before putting dishes into it to wash. The water dispenser on the fridge quits working periodically. The oven takes double the normal time to bake. The pool pump quit working the 2nd day there. However there was a bad storm the night before that may have knocked it out. The hot tub is not a hot tub. It’s part of the pool and is the same temp as the pool. We were bummed about that. Regardless of all the items that need fixed, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Marina R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

We stayed here for a week with 4 adults and 2 kids. Pros: good location with easy walk to the beach, we loved that the pool was clean and warm, and the house was spacious for our group. The grill ran out of propane and was refilled the following day which was nice. Cons: beach umbrella could not withstand the wind and some chairs were not in great shape. There were minimal beach toys so we had to go out and buy a bunch to keep the kids entertained. The dishwasher left dirty water behind so we hand washed most dishes. Upstairs tv did not connect - we did not ask for this to be repaired but I think they would do this if requested. Overall we enjoyed our stay with some minor inconveniences
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Love AMI. Great location. Hot Tub and pool were perfect temps. Spent every morning on the screened porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacques W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holmes Beach

Property was everything listed and more. Great pool/spa, beautifully landscaped. Walking distance to restaurants and beach. Lots of beach chairs, umbrella, beach wagon, towels, etc. Only negative was zero spices, condiments, etc. Publix market nearby though.King beds and premium linens were appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L. L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property but consider this

We just returned from a week at this property as a family of 5. Things we enjoyed about the property include: * Interior is comfortable and well maintained. * Elevator made transporting luggage much easier * Central location to beach and free trolley stop * Great selection of beach gear Considerations: * Could not get the hot tub to consistently work. The property mgr and owner were responsive but we’re not able to resolve it. This feature was one of the main reasons we selected the property and was a disappointment. * When playing ping-pong, remember that the garage is hot and not ventilated. * We couldn’t get the TV in the 2nd floor bedroom to work (queen bed) Overall very good experience and would choose it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

Loved the house and location of this property. The amount of stairs were a little tough on my mother. Would have been great if there was a bathroom on the garage/pool level. The pool alarm got a little annoying. But I realize it’s necessary for people traveling with kids. But the house itself was beautiful. Plenty of room. Enjoyed the pool area and all the outdoor space. Also enjoyed the screened in porch. Loved being able to take the golf cart everywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Samy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place. Poor management!

Great house. Clean, equipped, and in a nice location. We rented this place for a week and were only able to use the spa and the pool once in spite of several attempts and assurances we received from the management company to fix the heating issue of the pool. The spa was not functional most of the time. No information on how to troubleshoot either and no one came to the house or left a note. Not even call backs! Very disappointed considering that my kids were looking forward to using the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Crystal J.

Cute house

The house is great. Great area. The only issue we had was the pool and hot tub were not very clean even with my cleaning what he could with what he had available. We did have to get someone to come and show us how to get the hot tub to work. The company had someone over right away. The house is beautiful just those small issues, we would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg and Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Choice on AMI

We loved everything about this property. Perfect for our family vacation. Great location on the island, close to restaurants and beaches. The house had all of our needs and more. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

The house was great. We had three adults and two children. There was plenty of room. We took full advantage of the pool and hot tub! We walked and drove to the beach several times. We walked to ice cream down the street (~10 minutes) several times. Walking distance to the Ugly Grouper. Trolley stops on both ends of the street. Also, neighbors called the Monkey Bus for ride one night. We have stayed at AMI three times - a few random perks this house has over others we have stayed at: A view of the sunrise from the screened in front porch, laundry baskets in each room, several beach chairs, boogie boards, pool floats and some sand toys, they have updated the cookware and it was very nice, ping pong table, and adult beds were very comfortable. The dishwasher and dryer could use a tune up; it would also be worth replacing the old knife block (there were nicer knives in the drawer, so not to worry), some dresser drawers could use fixing. If interested, would recommend renting a golf cart for part or all of your stay - we didn't do this in advance and they were all rented out. You can ride the golf cart all the way to Publix! Overall, we had a wonderful stay. The street was quiet and residential. Lots of other renters, it seemed. We had a nice time on the island - weather was good and we enjoyed the sun and heat.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Gail B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gail from indiana

Reasonable location to walk to beach. (2.5 blocks). Best to cart or ride bikes to shopping area given distance. Stayed over Christmas holiday, happened that weather was super cold for FLA, so did not get to enjoy the pool/hot tub area as much as would have liked. This area is definitely best part of this rental. Layout of house worked well for our family. Liked the screened in front porch. Appreciated having beach chairs and beach towels provided. DVD player didn’t work when got there. Called management company and they Promptly switched out the same day. Two disappointments: 1. the dishwasher basically doesn’t clean the dishes. We ended up hand washing the dishes. I notified the AMI rental management of this so hopefully switched out soon. 2. We have a family of 5. Rarely could get through even 3 evening showers Before the hot water ran out. Husband said has 35 gallons tank. Given size of rental home, could use a larger tank, or better yet- go tankless. We just adjusted and spread out our showers.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Updates

House was beautiful, we enjoyed our stay. 2 things to look into -2nd floor bedrooms are warm - kitchen needs a update on dishes, bowls, pans etc
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

Relaxing, family friendly, beachy, sunsets & great memories. The house was comfortable and a close walk to the beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

Everything was amazing on our trip. We love it in Anna Maria so much. We already booked for next summer. The only issues we had was the WiFi was down for most of our stay and I wish they supplied more towels & wash clothes. Other than that everything was great. I would definitely recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location & nice home

The photos were just like the rooms in person. We loved the bedrooms and the beds were very nice. The overall layout of the house was very nice. The kitchen setup could have been a little better for the dishwasher & stove but wasn't a big deal. The pool was very nice and clean. We had the tree maintenance come on Monday afternoon. They were in & out without any issues or disturbance while we were hanging out by the pool. Then the pool guy came on Tuesday afternoon which he asked us to stay out for an hour until the chlorine to get stable. If we were at the beach that afternoon on either one of those days we wouldn't even known, but we would go in the morning and come back to the house around 1:30 for lunch and hang out at the pool for the rest of the day. They had several boggie boards, pool rafts, beach umbrellas and (6) very nice beach chairs. There is NO wagon so we rented one from Beach Bum's Rentals @ $42.00 for the whole week which included dropping & picking up at the house. This was SO NICE- it would fit the beach chairs & our personal beach canopy without any issues. Taking the easy 8 minute to the beach was not a big deal. They had plenty of bath & kitchen towels. The beach towels were nice and large. The outdoor shower and hose around the house was nice to clean off after coming back from the beach. The screened in front porch would have been great if it had a ceiling fan- a little hot in the afternoon due to the sun hitting it from the side. Just a personal note- be sure to bring everything you need. The only thing they offer is hand soap and 1 toilet paper roll. There is no dish soap for a starter. I left some of my dishwasher tabs and had bought laundry detergent. Some of the tables inside & out could have used a good cleaning and I would have been happy to do that if they had something to do that with. The beach & ocean so very nice. The notebook they provide offered many tips & suggestions while visiting the island. The internet was secured and now has a password. They had Spectrum cable on all the TV except for the twin bedroom (only a DVD player). They do offer several DVDs, books and games to use during your stay. The ice maker was great and never gave us any issues which was great on such hot days. There is a blender and toaster but not many storage containers. The coffee maker takes standard filters which we left some for the next guest. You will enjoy this home and the great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!!!!

Would definitely recommend to stay here. Very clean, beach feel, beautiful pool, clean linens Has a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved AMI

This was my first trip to AMI and I loved the island and this property. The property management team was super responsive. The location was perfect. We rented a golf cart for extra convenience with our 13-month-old and it was great for a quick trip to the beach. We would definitely rent this property again in the future!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra G., Saint Augustine, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location

The pictures are accurate and cleanliness of the unit was above par. We contacted the mgmt. for a special request prior to arriving - and was taken care of prior to our arrival. First time I had to check in and it seems alittle disjointed. Usually I have doorlock codes prior to arrival. This was a first dealing with a 3rd party. The info book in the unit is quite detailed with things to do.. 2 things future renter should be aware of: thermostats on each level and internet is NOT secure. If doing personal online business just download the hotspot app on your phone. Debbie Gravish
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable, updated house in a great location

Nicely updated house on a quiet street, short walk to the beach and to the dog park. House was well equipped, linens and towels were fresh and clean. It was cooler than expected during our stay and we had some trouble with the heat but the issue was quickly resolved by the property managers. We were leery to use the WiFi as it is a public domain, but others may not be concerned by that. Also missed having an HDMI outlet on the large screen TV in the main living area and having to use the smaller set in the bedroom to stream ball games. All in all, a great house and would be happy to rent again.
Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness

The place was awesome!

The rental process was easy, management company was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019