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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Holmes Beach vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Island Gallery West and Bradenton Beach. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bean Point Beach - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Anna Maria Beach - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rod and Reel Pier - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 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.

Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool

A 2000 sq/ft, 3 bedroom modern beach house with heated* and very private pool. A perfect location just steps from the beach, marina and the main plaza with great shops, a grocery store and restaurants. No need to drive anywhere. Located in a quiet neighborhood with tropical greenery, large palm trees and flowers blooming.

Sleeps up to 6 people, 3 car garage, 60” Smart TV with Netflix, 130 Mb/s dual band high speed wireless internet, wall TV's in every room. Smart electronics are all over the house with motion activated lighting, decorative night lights and the Nest thermostat. Make your vacation even more comfortable and worry free.

A fully equipped kitchen with the modern appliances. Everything is always spotless clean. A laundry room with a large capacity LG washer and dryer for your convenience.

2 KING Beds, 2 Twin Beds and a Queen sleeper sofa to help you recover from your long beach days. A master bathroom with a large jet bath.

An outdoor area right next to the pool with a large patio table set, grill, lounge chairs and plenty of additional seating. Two spacious decks to enjoy your morning coffee.

Plenty of beach toys and a beach wagon.

The house has electronic locks on the main door and the garage. So you don't need to worry about loosing the keys.

We also have the pool alarms installed, in case you are travelling with small kids.

Anna Maria Island offers a Free Trolley to tour the island. The stop is literally 100 steps away from the house.

Come over and enjoy your Happy Island Cottage ;) !

*AC is set to range 72F - 80F from April till Novemner. No exeptions please
* Pool Heater is optional - please contact us for details prior to your arrival.
* TVs are streaming through Amazon Fire Sticks. You are free to use any of your subscription services, but please remember to log out after your vacation. If you are not familiar with Amazon Fire Sticks or smart TVs in general, please search online for instructions. We do not provide assistance with basic operations.

Property manager

Alex & Elena

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, a first aid kit, 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Happy Island Cottage Heated House Holmes Beach
Happy Island Cottage Heated House
Happy Island Cottage Heated Holmes Beach
Happy Island Cottage Heated
Happy Island Cottage With Heated Private Pool

Frequently asked questions

How close is Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.5 mi (38-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from Bradenton Beach and 13-minute walk from Holmes Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool to downtown Holmes Beach?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Holmes Beach.

Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Relaxation

Just returned from a wonderful stay! Would recommend this house to anyone who wants a relaxing, refreshing break.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location!

We had a wonderful time during our stay. We loved the swimming pool and how close the house was to the beach and restaurants/coffee shops. Rooms are spacious and the owner was wonderful. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great girls getaway

We stayed here for a few nights for a girls Anna Maria Island getaway with grandma, daughters and two granddaughters. We had a great time, the pool is wonderful, short walk to the beach, the place was clean and the owner was very helpful! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

March 2026

Alex met us at the house at check in, gave us an excellent recommendation for a restaurant (we went there twice), and was very responsive when we needed help with anything. We enjoyed our stay a lot!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMI Vacation 2024

Beautiful home! Everything is very clean and well maintained. Amazing vacation for our first time at AMI
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent pool deck and location

Check in was a breeze. Communication with the host was excellent. Unless weather prevents it, Wednesday is always pool maintenance day and Alex always communicated before stopping over. Easy three block walk to beach access. There is no parking at this beach access which is a plus because there were less people. Ugly Grooper and shops are easy walking distance. If you bring a dog, the dog park is approximately three blocks away also. With the tiki bar Ugly Grooper so close their dumpster is right next door. Just be prepared for it to be dumped on a regular basis between 630-700am. Loud. By far our favorite part of this property was the pool deck.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMI Heaven

The house was perfect for our family, our host was super and really made us feel welcome and ensured we had everything we needed. The pool and pool area were spotless and relaxing and the beach was a really short walk away, best of both worlds. We’d return for sure😎
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine S., Rochester, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Anna Maria

Always enjoy our stay on Annamaria Island. Property was very nice with a private garden and pool. Alex was responsive and easy to get pucked in touch with.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne G., Cambridge MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Well maintained, good location!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Great location. Short walk to the beach and many restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway

We had a great time on Anna Maria Island! The house was in a great location - a few blocks to the beach and close to restaurants and shopping. The pool area is beautiful and was the perfect size for our family of 5. The house is clean and had most everything we needed. It was so nice to have beach equipment (chairs, wagon, etc) there for us so we didn’t have to bring it. The owner came to check in with us and make sure the pool was clean. We would definitely recommend this house for a nice family getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome time

We had the best vacation we’ve ever had!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother's Day

We had a wonderful time. The pool was great, the location wonderful! Definitely get a golf cart to get around, it so much easier and can enjoy the island better. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam O.

Liked: Cleanliness

The BFF Fifty and Fabulous Tour

Fabulous place to stay. Centrally located. A stroll to the beach. The house had more than enough room for everyone and three bathrooms. The pool is spectacular and while having cocktails the Ugly Grouper next door plays music. There is a place to sit out od the sun. I highly recommend renting a golf cart. We rented from the Toy Barn. We all said we would be back and rent the exact house if we can. I also suggest experiencing some drinks at the doctors office.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliet V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our second year staying at this property, and we absolutely love it !!

Perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMI House with pool

The house and pool were very well kept. The area was convenient, close to the beach and shopping. I would recommend this property. A great family location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation ever!

This was a wonderful place to stay. Clean and is supplied with everything you need. Alex will help out with any questions you need answered. Everything is in walking distance. Pool was the best! Every restaurant in Holmes Beach gets a five star. Rented a golf cart and toured Anna Maria and went to both piers to eat. Will be back next year. Thank you Alex for everything. The Woodwards
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

The house was a short walk to the beach, and was close to everything you needed. Lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance. We really liked being so close to the north end of the island. The house was pretty much exactly as described, and the kids loved the playing in the pool every day after coming back from the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place! Book it!

We had a fabulous stay at this property. The perfect amount of space for our family with very comfy beds, lots of seating, and just a comfortable feel. A 4 minute walk to the beach, it can't get any better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness

island

Everything went great
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Great Property , Great Location , Great Hosts would definitely stay here again !
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Updated home

Very clean and family friendly. Owner very responsive with any questions. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xiomara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Holmes Beach, AMI

We stayed 1/2 block away the summer of 2021 and immediately knew we wanted to return. We felt we needed more room and are really happy we found Alex and his Happy Island Cottage. The neighborhood is residential yet close to shops, eateries, and a 5 minute walk to a non crowded section of the beach on 56th and Gulf. Alex was very eager to please and address questions/concerns almost immediately. We were very pleased and grateful to be allowed to get into the house before check in as we were traveling with my elderly mom. The house was fully stocked and met our needs. The pool was great and very refreshing after hours at the beach. The Ugly Grouper is right around the corner and we would enjoy the sounds from their live bands from a nice distance so as not to interfere with our conversations. We would definitely return. Thank you for sharing your beautiful house with us 😎.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

matthew p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Escape Location

We enjoyed our stay on AI & found the house to be just perfect for a family with teenagers. Close enough to walk to the quiet beach, round the corner from good local stores and the free bus at the end of the road perfect for getting home after an evening out!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kristen S., Ypsilanti

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was pretty much as advertised. Owners were friendly and pretty responsive to our inquiries. The cottage was nice and clean, and provided enough privacy. We had plenty of room for my husband and I, our two teens, and my Mother-in-Law, but could use more seating in the living room. All of the beds were comfortable. We loved the master bath and appreciated the extra bathroom/laundry area. Wish the main entrance to the home and access to BBQ grill from kitchen were on the ground level, but understand why the homes are raised in case of storms/flooding. Too many stairs for my Mother-in-law. We checked in very late and the front door access code didn’t work, but all is well that ends well. I was disappointed there was only one raft for the pool, and it didn’t hold air. Decent location for not being on the beach. Nothing on the island was too far away. The air conditioning worked perfectly as it was very hot all week. Washer/dryer were nice and fast to keep up with all the towels. Overall we had a nice, positive, experience while we were there for a family reunion in the area. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022