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My husband Cory and I have been visiting Anna Maria Island ever since we first discovered it in 2009. We knew instantly that we had found Heaven on Earth and hatched a plan to retire here someday. We finally took the first step and purchased this house in Holmes Beach. While we're not quite ready to retire yet, we'd love to share our getaway with you. We hope you love Anna Maria Island as much as we do and we're happy to share any insights and tips with you. Don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any inquiries about this 7 miles of paradise!

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Michael B.
Michael B.
Mar 2019
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Perfect Vacation Property
We just returned from our sweet vacation on Anna Maria Island. Our stay was highlighted with a perfect choice in this vacation rental. The upstairs unit was extremely roomy for our family of four. The front and back porches, along with the sunroom, added so much extra room for us to all have plenty of space. It's nicely updated and had everything we needed at our fingertips. Best of all is the location, we loved being only a few steps to the beach. Our teen daughters enjoyed riding bikes to the ice cream shop and stores just down the street. Of course, the pool was a great way to end each day! Great house, amazing location, perfect vacation!
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Barbara G.
Barbara G.
Mar 2019
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Just Perfect
My daughter and I stayed there over the Thanksgiving weekend. It couldn't have been more perfect. Quick response from the owner and easy check-in with Island Realty. The location is ideal - right across the street, which isn't busy, from beach access and beach trolley stop, and it within walking distance from some nice restaurants as well. The apartment itself is nicely appointed. There are two large porches front and back. You have to really crane your neck to see the Gulf, but the street isn't busy, so it's just lovely sitting out front with the breezes and palm trees. The back has a nice table and grill that overlooks the pool which is shared with the apartment below. The glassed in porch in the front of the house is a pleasant place to sit when the weather isn't perfect. Or you could open the windows and it is basically a screened in porch. I think there were screens..... Kitchen well stocked. I am going to write about a couple issues that will seem like are major complaints, but they are mostly for their FYI. I would most definitely stay here again and recommend the rental to anyone planning on staying on AMI. That said we had an issue with the front door lock - it was really (as in REALLY) hard to get the key to open it. Island Realty sent someone over, but all they did was throw a bit of graphite or WD-40 on it which didn't solve the issue. I'm sure maintenance knew that, so that was annoying. They just need to change out the lock. Can't be that expensive. The only other thing was they asked you to not use the white towels to take off your make-up. Seriously? There were only white towels. Did they think no woman was going to rent the place and no one need to remove their make-up? They did supply a couple make-up remover pads, but not enough for our stay. OK - how much do towels cost at TJMaxx? They couldn't have some darker ones so they wouldn't seem so picky? Just small things. Really loved our stay overall.
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Response:Thank you for the nice review! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay at our property. And yes, that little view of the Gulf is a nice surprise for our guests, since we don't advertise the property as having a view. Also, thank you for letting us know about the door lock. It was replaced in September of this year so it must need some adjusting, or maybe a new key. Your idea about having some dark towels for makeup removal is helpful and we'll mention that to our property managers as well. Have a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy 2018!
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Sue B.
Sue B.
Mar 2019
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Pictures do no do it justice
Large spacious 2nd floor duplex. Immaculate, awesome porch and front deck. Walk to the beach was short and sweet. It was great to have the trolley stop across the street. We will come back!
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Paige C.
Paige C.
Mar 2019
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Nice Property!
The top level of the duplex was nice and pretty well maintained. The glass in the sliding glass door was a little sketchy like it could fall out at any moment, but it didn't so we were all good. It appeared and smelled clean and was in a great location. The check-in process was a bit of a cluster. Our friends, who were staying in the lower level of the duplex got different check-in instructions than we did. It turned out ours were wrong, so it was a good thing we were all together or we'd have been running all over town trying to find our keys. There were no check-out instructions, so we just packed our stuff and left. On a side note: we were unaware that there was no alcohol allowed on the beach. We're not raging alcoholics or anything but enjoy a drink on the beach in the evening while enjoying the sunset. I'm sure some idiots have ruined it for the rest of us...
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Response:Glad you enjoyed your stay. We’ve checked out the sliding glass door and it is in good working order.
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Cindy R.
Cindy R.
Mar 2019
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Beautiful! Great Stay!
Everything was great, the condo was very clean and had everything we could possibly need. It was actually bigger than it looked in the pictures. Loved our stay here and definitely will come back ! Cindy R
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Debbie P.
Debbie P.
Mar 2019
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The location was perfect!
We enjoyed our stay. The size was perfect for our family of 5 and the proximity to the beach could only have been better if we were right on it! The unit had everything we needed to cook all week. Would definitely stay again.
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Heather L.
Heather L.
May 2018
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This beautiful beach home is a family fav!
This property will always have a special place in my heart. We have stayed here with our family on three different occasions and each time our vacation has come to an end, we haven't wanted to leave. The house is perfectly located, just steps to the beach so that coming and going is so easy, even with a cart full of beach toys. Inside the home is spacious and bright, and it feels beachy, comfortable and inviting. The master bedroom is lovely and the second bedroom is so large that our little ones were all able to bunk together very comfortably. After the kids are in bed, the front deck is the perfect spot to take in the last moments of sunset and enjoy a glass of wine. While the pool is not huge, we found the size just right and it was thoroughly enjoyed by our entire family. We have stayed in other homes on Holmes Beach as well, and this one is still a favourite. When you visit, you will see a sign hanging on the wall in the master bedroom that says 'life doesn't get much better than this'. Believe it, because it is absolutely true. We look forward to returning to this beautiful home with everything you need for a perfect family vacation!
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Jill D.
Jill D.
Apr 2018
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Maizy's Spring Break, 2018 (:
This was an amazing stay for me! And I'll start off by saying that that the pool was amazing. The truth is that I went in every day! Even though it was small, it was way better than worth it. Another plus is that me and my brother had lots of fun catching little lizards. Those things are fast. That's why we only caught three, but it was still fun to try (don't worry we let them go). And I loved how close the beach was! Because when ever I wanted to go back to the condo I could just run across the street (without getting run over) and jump right into the pool. And I can't even believe i am actually writing this because I'm only nine! I really hope that I can come back soon! ;) love, Maizy
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Response:HI Maizy, We saw your entries in our guest journal at the unit and loved reading about your daily activities and about how much fun you were having. Hope you and your family are able to visit and stay at our property again and maybe you'll see the big frog that we've seen lolling around in the backyard at night on a few occasions. He's pretty cool!
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Ron S.
Ron S.
Apr 2018
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Perfect!
Couldn't have asked for a better vacation. This was the second year in a row we rented this house and it was great again! It had more than enough space for our family, comfy beds and was super clean when we checked in. The pool was perfect for the kids when they needed a break from the sun and sand at the beach, and coffee on the front patio was a great way to start the day. But the best part about this place is how close it is to the beach. No need to pack beach toys, umbrellas etc. there was plenty available to use. We recommend this rental, our stay was fantastic!
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Response:Thanks for taking the time to write this review. We love that you loved our property as much as we do! Marilyn and Jim Misiorowski
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Robert L.
Robert L.
Jun 2017
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GREAT location. Great house
We had a really good week. This house is in a great location. It really is 100 steps to sand! Right next to a free trolley stop. Easy to get to restaurants and retail. The house is comfortable and easy to live in. Loved the front porch. I would recommend this property
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Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth R.
Jun 2017
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Great Place!
We stayed here for a week in May 2017 and we loved it! Very spacious two bedroom, two bath, with a good size kitchen - all nicely decorated. Loved that there were two decks - we could always find shade outside! The deck in the front overlooked the trolley stop and we could watch people walking to the beach. The deck in the back had a patio table and umbrella and overlooked the small pool. Then there was the lanai for some AC and sunlight. The beach really was just one block away. There were multiple wagons, umbrellas, pool noodles, beach chairs, and beach toys available for sharing between the upstairs and downstairs unit. I would go back in a heartbeat!
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MATT K.
MATT K.
Oct 2016
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Very Clean, well-appointed and spacious
We stayed for 6 nights in late Sept 2016. Was the first time we were on the island during red tide so we were very thankful to be a block off the beach and have the pool for our kids to enjoy since the beach was pretty bad for a couple of days. By the end of our stay, the beach was better but we still spent a ton of time in the pool. This unit has everything, from wine openers to mixing bowls to beach toys to air mattresses to nice little baskets to store toys or supplies during your trip. One of the best units we have ever rented on VRBO. Thank you!
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Michael B.
Michael B.
Website: VRBO, Mar 2019
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Perfect Vacation Property

We just returned from our sweet vacation on Anna Maria Island. Our stay was highlighted with a perfect choice in this vacation rental. The upstairs unit was extremely roomy for our family of four. The front and back porches, along with the sunroom, added so much extra room for us to all have plenty of space. It's nicely updated and had everything we needed at our fingertips. Best of all is the location, we loved being only a few steps to the beach. Our teen daughters enjoyed riding bikes to the ice cream shop and stores just down the street. Of course, the pool was a great way to end each day! Great house, amazing location, perfect vacation!
Barbara G.
Barbara G.
Website: VRBO, Mar 2019
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Just Perfect

My daughter and I stayed there over the Thanksgiving weekend. It couldn't have been more perfect. Quick response from the owner and easy check-in with Island Realty. The location is ideal - right across the street, which isn't busy, from beach access and beach trolley stop, and it within walking distance from some nice restaurants as well. The apartment itself is nicely appointed. There are two large porches front and back. You have to really crane your neck to see the Gulf, but the street isn't busy, so it's just lovely sitting out front with the breezes and palm trees. The back has a nice table and grill that overlooks the pool which is shared with the apartment below. The glassed in porch in the front of the house is a pleasant place to sit when the weather isn't perfect. Or you could open the windows and it is basically a screened in porch. I think there were screens..... Kitchen well stocked. I am going to write about a couple issues that will seem like are major complaints, but they are mostly for their FYI. I would most definitely stay here again and recommend the rental to anyone planning on staying on AMI. That said we had an issue with the front door lock - it was really (as in REALLY) hard to get the key to open it. Island Realty sent someone over, but all they did was throw a bit of graphite or WD-40 on it which didn't solve the issue. I'm sure maintenance knew that, so that was annoying. They just need to change out the lock. Can't be that expensive. The only other thing was they asked you to not use the white towels to take off your make-up. Seriously? There were only white towels. Did they think no woman was going to rent the place and no one need to remove their make-up? They did supply a couple make-up remover pads, but not enough for our stay. OK - how much do towels cost at TJMaxx? They couldn't have some darker ones so they wouldn't seem so picky? Just small things. Really loved our stay overall.
Response from the host:
Thank you for the nice review! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay at our property. And yes, that little view of the Gulf is a nice surprise for our guests, since we don't advertise the property as having a view. Also, thank you for letting us know about the door lock. It was replaced in September of this year so it must need some adjusting, or maybe a new key. Your idea about having some dark towels for makeup removal is helpful and we'll mention that to our property managers as well.

Have a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy 2018!
Sue B.
Sue B.
Website: VRBO, Mar 2019
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Pictures do no do it justice

Large spacious 2nd floor duplex. Immaculate, awesome porch and front deck. Walk to the beach was short and sweet. It was great to have the trolley stop across the street. We will come back!
Paige C.
Paige C.
Website: VRBO, Mar 2019
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Nice Property!

The top level of the duplex was nice and pretty well maintained. The glass in the sliding glass door was a little sketchy like it could fall out at any moment, but it didn't so we were all good. It appeared and smelled clean and was in a great location. The check-in process was a bit of a cluster. Our friends, who were staying in the lower level of the duplex got different check-in instructions than we did. It turned out ours were wrong, so it was a good thing we were all together or we'd have been running all over town trying to find our keys. There were no check-out instructions, so we just packed our stuff and left. On a side note: we were unaware that there was no alcohol allowed on the beach. We're not raging alcoholics or anything but enjoy a drink on the beach in the evening while enjoying the sunset. I'm sure some idiots have ruined it for the rest of us...
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Glad you enjoyed your stay. We’ve checked out the sliding glass door and it is in good working order.
Cindy R.
Cindy R.
Website: VRBO, Mar 2019
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Beautiful! Great Stay!

Everything was great, the condo was very clean and had everything we could possibly need. It was actually bigger than it looked in the pictures. Loved our stay here and definitely will come back ! Cindy R
Debbie P.
Debbie P.
Website: VRBO, Mar 2019
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The location was perfect!

We enjoyed our stay. The size was perfect for our family of 5 and the proximity to the beach could only have been better if we were right on it! The unit had everything we needed to cook all week. Would definitely stay again.
Heather L.
Heather L.
Website: VRBO, May 2018
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This beautiful beach home is a family fav!

This property will always have a special place in my heart. We have stayed here with our family on three different occasions and each time our vacation has come to an end, we haven't wanted to leave. The house is perfectly located, just steps to the beach so that coming and going is so easy, even with a cart full of beach toys. Inside the home is spacious and bright, and it feels beachy, comfortable and inviting. The master bedroom is lovely and the second bedroom is so large that our little ones were all able to bunk together very comfortably. After the kids are in bed, the front deck is the perfect spot to take in the last moments of sunset and enjoy a glass of wine. While the pool is not huge, we found the size just right and it was thoroughly enjoyed by our entire family. We have stayed in other homes on Holmes Beach as well, and this one is still a favourite. When you visit, you will see a sign hanging on the wall in the master bedroom that says 'life doesn't get much better than this'. Believe it, because it is absolutely true. We look forward to returning to this beautiful home with everything you need for a perfect family vacation!
Jill D.
Jill D.
Website: VRBO, Apr 2018
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Maizy's Spring Break, 2018 (:

This was an amazing stay for me! And I'll start off by saying that that the pool was amazing. The truth is that I went in every day! Even though it was small, it was way better than worth it. Another plus is that me and my brother had lots of fun catching little lizards. Those things are fast. That's why we only caught three, but it was still fun to try (don't worry we let them go). And I loved how close the beach was! Because when ever I wanted to go back to the condo I could just run across the street (without getting run over) and jump right into the pool. And I can't even believe i am actually writing this because I'm only nine! I really hope that I can come back soon! ;) love, Maizy
Response from the host:
HI Maizy,
We saw your entries in our guest journal at the unit and loved reading about your daily activities and about how much fun you were having. Hope you and your family are able to visit and stay at our property again and maybe you'll see the big frog that we've seen lolling around in the backyard at night on a few occasions. He's pretty cool!
Ron S.
Ron S.
Website: VRBO, Apr 2018
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Perfect!

Couldn't have asked for a better vacation. This was the second year in a row we rented this house and it was great again! It had more than enough space for our family, comfy beds and was super clean when we checked in. The pool was perfect for the kids when they needed a break from the sun and sand at the beach, and coffee on the front patio was a great way to start the day. But the best part about this place is how close it is to the beach. No need to pack beach toys, umbrellas etc. there was plenty available to use. We recommend this rental, our stay was fantastic!
Response from the host:
Thanks for taking the time to write this review. We love that you loved our property as much as we do!

Marilyn and Jim Misiorowski
Robert L.
Robert L.
Website: VRBO, Jun 2017
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GREAT location. Great house

We had a really good week. This house is in a great location. It really is 100 steps to sand! Right next to a free trolley stop. Easy to get to restaurants and retail. The house is comfortable and easy to live in. Loved the front porch. I would recommend this property
Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth R.
Website: VRBO, Jun 2017
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Great Place!

We stayed here for a week in May 2017 and we loved it! Very spacious two bedroom, two bath, with a good size kitchen - all nicely decorated. Loved that there were two decks - we could always find shade outside! The deck in the front overlooked the trolley stop and we could watch people walking to the beach. The deck in the back had a patio table and umbrella and overlooked the small pool. Then there was the lanai for some AC and sunlight. The beach really was just one block away. There were multiple wagons, umbrellas, pool noodles, beach chairs, and beach toys available for sharing between the upstairs and downstairs unit. I would go back in a heartbeat!
MATT K.
MATT K.
Website: VRBO, Oct 2016
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Very Clean, well-appointed and spacious

We stayed for 6 nights in late Sept 2016. Was the first time we were on the island during red tide so we were very thankful to be a block off the beach and have the pool for our kids to enjoy since the beach was pretty bad for a couple of days. By the end of our stay, the beach was better but we still spent a ton of time in the pool. This unit has everything, from wine openers to mixing bowls to beach toys to air mattresses to nice little baskets to store toys or supplies during your trip. One of the best units we have ever rented on VRBO. Thank you!