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Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Vacation home near Bradenton Beach in Holmes Beach

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Terrace/patio
A heated pool, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪31 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 Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Players and Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Island Gallery West - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Barefoot Dreams by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
201 76th St. East Unit B, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

What You'll Love About This Home:
Location! 5 Houses from the Beach!
2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathroom
2 Queen Bed / 1 Twin over Twin Bunkbed / Twin Trundle
Private Heated Pool
Pool Loungers
Outdoor Shower
Gas Grill
Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer
Complimentary WIFI
Dog Friendly - with pet fee - see info below
Beach Chairs, Beach Towels, & Beach Wagon
Parking for 2 Cars

Details:
Located in Holmes Beach, Barefoot Dreams is a quick walk to the white sand beach and sparkling clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Welcome to your vacation!

Our beach house has everything you need to enjoy your stay on Anna Maria Island. The dine-in kitchen offers seating for four and is adjacent to the comfortable living area which is the perfect spot to relax in between trips to the beach. A cozy couch sits facing a flat-screen TV, and a cushy chair offers extra seating.

The master bedroom features a queen bed and ensuite bathroom. For your guests, the other bedroom includes a queen bed, a set of twin over twin bunkbeds and a twin trundle bed. Each bedroom includes crisp linens and plush towels in the bathrooms from our professional linen service. Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a washer and dryer.

The private heated pool highlights the backyard. Relax in a pool lounger and enjoy the island breezes of paradise while enjoying a meal from the grill.

Barefoot Dreams is a dog friendly home! If you have added a pet to your reservation under the number of pets, the fee of $150 per dog plus tax has been added to your reservation total. Please note, there is a 2-dog limit.

Barefoot Dreams is easy walking distance to Gulf Ave, restaurants, and the free island trolley, which 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. The perfect location for your next beach vacation!

Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV
Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed, Twin over Twin Bunkbeds, Twin Trundle Bed, TV

Please note:
Amenities are subject to change.
Driveway parking is available for a maximum of 2 cars. Parking for additional vehicles is not available.
This home is part of a duplex, but you'll have your own private entrance, driveway, and yard. The only thing you might share with the neighboring unit is a wall—everything else is completely separate for your comfort and privacy.

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 six.

VRC16-000396

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.

VRBO BOOKINGS

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.

Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.

GOOGLE VACATION RENTAL BOOKINGS

Your payment is due in full at the time of booking and the final balance information above does not apply to your reservation.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting 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
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.9 mi (31-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Bradenton Beach and 7-minute walk from Palmetto Avenue Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals to downtown Holmes Beach?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Holmes Beach.

Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very clean small but has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

4/10 Poor

M O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The VRBO was not clean when we arrived. Also, kitchen items were put away in the drawers that were never cleaned and were in poor condition.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

alex m.

Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

G R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The rental was exactly as listed. Location is a short walk to the beach and having the pool was a bonus. We loved it. Sitting out back or in the front yard both gave you the sense of privacy with lush landscape. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet areas safe. Excellent home clean and beautiful. Very comfortable beds. Best sleep ever. Best vacation ever
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quite, close to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome beach house

Great spot for a small private family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was a slice of AMI heaven! The proximity to the beach, the size of the house, the landscaping & pool in the backyard - everything was just perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach access

Great property for a smaller group. Loved the pool
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Property was pristinely clean. We enjoyed the pool. Bed comfortable and enough room for a family of 6 to have enough space. Quick walk to beach. One minor incident when the dryer stopped working, but the office had it fixed in less than 24 hours and were very helpful. This was our favorite vacation yet! Will book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Impressed with the cleanliness which is very important to me. Even the front and back yards were immaculate! Location is great and privacy superb especially for a corner lot. My only suggestion would be to provide complete beach equipment, otherwise - perfect! I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Rental for Us

We had a great week. Unit was as described and advertised. The pool is smaller than we expected, but exactly as pictured. Daughter used it every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach bungalow for small family

Everything was as stated for our rental. It was the perfect size and space for my wife and two kids, age 11 & 7. Location being a block from beach access was great. An easy walk back and forth with beach gear on a cart. The small pool was a homerun for our two kids. It's small but deep enough that the kids enjoyed daily. It was perfect for morning and evening entertainment for the kids. The location is pretty quiet and the north end shops and restaurants are a short 3 min golf cart/drive. Same for shopping on the southern end of AMI. We couldn't have been happier with our stay and would love to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

The house was perfect for our family of four. It was very clean and seems to have been updated recently which was very nice. The front and back yards with the artificial turn was fantastic and much cleaner to have our dog outside with us. The pool, while small, was great for cooling off and relaxing. Finally, the location was great and central to many island attractions. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

November getaway

Loved the heated pool, house and location :)
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

First and last VRBO experience

We were scheduled to arrive week after Ian. I called before Ian asking for guidance as I had vehicle and a hotel reserved as well for this trip. Agency said they would communicate with me throughout week. Day before we headed out I had not heard from anyone so I left message at emergency phone number explaining I needed to know what to do….no response. Next morning I received check-in info so I thought surely this is agencies response to my inquiry, so we left from SC. After traveling all day, and already in FL, hours before checking in I received a phone call stating we could not be accommodated and could be rescheduled for following year. I couldn’t believe it! No communication as promised until too late. I requested a full refund. Took a chance and called another agency on island and they had an available house, same price but much bigger. Won’t go thru VRBO again, never know who stands behind it
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little retreat in Anna Maria Island

The company made sure to reach us for checking in instructions, the chexk in process was seamless, the property clean and the location good. The only issue we had was the pool door alarm which came off the wall in the middle of the night and would not stay in place...so after multiple attempts we had to cut the wire..
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Desiree C.

Great Location

This property has a great location Holmes beach. The overall condition of the property is good. Recently renovated baths and kitchen. There were some issues, though. First, we arrived after 4 pm and the cleaning staff was still in the property . Not only that, the cleaning that was done was superficial, at the best. Also this is duplex unit and there is no privacy in he backyard between the 2 units (only some small palms dividing the 2 duplexes). The unit is not stocked. For example the was only salt and coffee on the pantry for cooking. No cleaning products, no paper towels, vacuum, or even a broom to sweep the floors; this is a beach rental after all. During the week we needed to at least sweep the floors so we bought a broom, paper towels, and lysol to clean the day we arrived. We left it for the benefit of the next guests. The baths had only 1 bar soap in each, so there were no hand soaps in the vanities. Again we bought and left them for the benefit of the next guests. In the era of Covid you need more of this items in the units. As off beach items in the unit, there were only 3 beach chairs, in extremely poor condition, full of sand when we found them, in a closet that was very dirty. The great location and the overall good condition of the unit construction obviously made the over all experience a good one. And of course Anna Maria Island is a great place to visit and unwind for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Ronald M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Stay

Overall, our stay at this location was fine. There was some confusion concerning the property being a duplex vs a single family home. We don't recall the Vrbo listing saying the property was a duplex, which it was. In the end, that turned out to not be a big deal. We actually parked in the wrong driveway when we arrived, and worked out the confusion with the other renter. Otherwise, there were some minor issues with the rental home including: Only one key was originally provided, and it only opened the front door, not the back. A few lights were burned out, the toilets did not properly flus (had to hold the handle down). I temporarily fixed one toilet, since it would not fill with water. Most of the electrical outlets in the living room and bedrooms were outdated, and not able to accommodate 3 pronged plugs. Given the house was nearly concealed by abundant vegetation/plants, there were persistent spiders and large webs to navigate in front of the home. Finally, there was a very strong smell of rotting trash coming from somewhere in the backyard that made it unbearable to sit on the back patio. We think the smell was coming from another rental property, so it was out of our control. With that said, there were several positives, including: the location was great, both a short walk to the beach and close to Anna Maria Island Trolley stops, the AC and hot water worked well, and it was a big bonus to have a washer/drier at the house. Note: the free trolley on the island was a great service, and was how we did most of our traveling during the week! Also, I believe I called the management company 2 or 3 times within the first few days concerning the above issues (except for the toilets), and each time the response was quick and they solved the issue. Overall, I would recommend this location.. Comments not directly related to the property/owner: I was not pleased with the amount of added fees that were tacked onto the property rental price during the booking process. The property rental fee alone seemed reasonable, but the added fees (cleaning, pet, vrbo fee, taxes, etc.) added about 40-45% to the base price! The bill itemization was a bit misleading and even hard to follow, and seemed that I paid more than was originally advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Juan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

Old Florida charm. Very clean! Tastefully updated bathrooms! This property is situated within walking distance from the beach and a short drive from restaurants. Awesome maytag washer and dryer. The only drawbacks are the unappealing back yard and lack of privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and beautiful!

We had a wonderful week! The house was very clean with lots of towels - better than some of the 'professional' property managers. We loved the decor. Excellent A/C, washer/dryer, TV. Only a short walk to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for our needs and great location for walking to the beach. Highly recommend!

Had a great time with family and friends while staying at this rental. Clean and had all amenities needed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness

FL stay during COVID

This was such an adorable cottage. We just loved it. We were able to work and do school from here. Amazing location.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021