At this holiday home you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Bradenton Beach and within 15 minutes of Island Gallery West. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washer/dryer. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a balcony and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Holmes Beach holiday home include Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach.
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
The Ugly Grouper - 8 min walk
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 4 min drive
The Sandbar Restaurant - 5 min drive
Ginny's & Jane E's - 4 min drive
Skinny's Place - 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.
AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
AMI Starfish by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals 6403 A Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, FL 34217
What You'll Love About This Property: Location! 2 Blocks to the Beach! 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms California King, King, Queen Sofa Sleeper Private Heated Pool with Pool Loungers & Adirondack Chairs Outdoor Shower Poolside Covered Bar & Lounge Area with TV & Patio Dining Gas Grill Ping Pong & Foosball, Giant Connect 4, Ring Toss Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer Complimentary WIFI Dog Friendly - with pet fee - see info below Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach Wagon Parking for 3 Cars
Details: AMI Starfish is a spacious two-bedroom private pool home located two blocks from the sparkling clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
The bright kitchen overlooks a dining room with seating for four and additional stools at the island. The living area is a comfortable spot for the family to gather.
The master bedroom features a California King Bed with balcony and the guest room has a king-sized bed. A sofa sleeper in the living room provides accommodation for extra guests. Each of the bedrooms features crisp linens and plush towels 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. An outdoor shower allows you to rinse the sand from your suit before entering the pool. The covered poolside patio area features a TV and bar. Guests will enjoy the giant Connect 4 Game, Cornhole, Ring Toss. The Ping Pong and Foosball tables are inside on the lower level.
AMI Starfish is one half of a duplex. Each side has its own driveway, entrance, grill, and private pool area. If you have a larger group, check out AMI Sand Dollar to book both sides for your group.
AMI Starfish 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
AMI Starfish is easy walking distance to 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 - California King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, Balcony, TV - Floor 2 Bedroom 2 - King Bed, TV - Floor 2 Living Room - Sofa Sleeper
Please note: Amenities are subject to change. Driveway parking is available for a maximum of 3 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.
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.
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
Garden
Unit size: 1,800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
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
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. On-site 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 all accommodation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Heated Pool Dog Friendly 2 Blocks to Beach Holmes Beach
Heated Pool Dog Friendly 2 Blocks to Beach Private vacation home
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
Yep, AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals is a short 4-minute walk from Bradenton Beach.
Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.
Does AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a pool?
AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals has a heated pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.
What luxury perks are available at AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.
Is there a private hot tub at AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
No, but there is a private pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
No, AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
AMI Starfish: Private Pool, Dog Friendly, 2 Blocks to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Brittany N.
22 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We truly enjoyed our time here! The pool, location, outdoor entertainment & tv, and beach supplies. The house was clean minus the floors were upon arrival but management had someone out first thing in the morning to remedy the issue.
Brittany N.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Brittany B.
14 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great and we very much enjoyed our stay. Property is great and enjoyable. Only complaint is there are only bare necessities, we flew in so couldn’t bring simple things with us. There are no spices to cook, not even salt and pepper. A fan would be great and I agree with other comments that a fridge downstairs would make life so much easier even just a mini fridge to keep drinks cold instead of having to run upstairs from the pool. Beach supplies were great and very helpful. Overall we loved the place and would happily return
Brittany B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
David A.
27 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and great location. Only thing I would change at this location is a refrigerator in the lanai or in the first floor recreation area. I had to purchase an over priced styrofoam cooler to keep drinks near the pool so I wouldn’t have to continue to go upstairs to get cold drinks. Our family stayed downstairs most of the week and enjoyed the outdoor space.
David A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dylan G.
18 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to stay again!
Dylan G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Erin S.
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Starfish June 2025
The check in process was easy and convenient. The check out process was also clearly outlined in the binder that the property management (Anna Maria life) leaves. The house location was nice, just a couple blocks from the beach and in the quiet neighborhood of Holmes beach. This house is cute, has a nice open layout, but is lacking a few upgrades for the price that we paid to stay here the week. We have stayed in many houses in Holmes Beach throughout the years. The kitchen appliances are dated, but functional. Both bathrooms could use an upgrade, but especially the guest bathroom. There are sliding doors on the bathtub/shower which is very close to the toilet and makes it difficult to bathe young children. The faucet and knobs on the guest shower also leaked quite a bit so we elected to only use the master shower. The dryer lint filter sticks up and won’t go all the way down into its slot, so it ended up ripping some of our clothes that got caught on the corner and we avoided washing our clothes the rest of the week. There were plenty of towels provided, as well as a small supply of items like dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper to get the vacation started. The pool area was very nice and our family of 4 enjoyed spending a lot of time playing in the pool. The shallow platform on the pool is a perfect spot for a baby to wade and the tv and set up downstairs is a nice area to get out of the sun. The two porches were nice areas to relax on…Overall we had a good stay
Erin S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Eric C., Kennebunk, Maine
18 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Property is dated
Given the storm damage to all of AMI, this propeerty appears to have been whipped into shape and we were glad for that. Given that the weather was unusually cool compared to our many years of thanksgiving time stays at AMI we were glad to have a place to rent.
However, the kitchen was poorly equipped, pillows and bedding were of poor quality, the range worked but was very old. Needs a receptacle for recycle items and waste basket for bathroom.
Having said all that "We will return to AMI next Thanksgiving. Janae & Eric
Eric C.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melanie H.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation
We had the best week on Anna Maria island staying here. The house was perfect for our family. Just a short walk to the beach where we made wonderful memories. We would definitely stay here again.
Melanie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Allison C.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Indulgence
Opulent setting in traditional Floridian decor. A secluded outdoor sitting space off the master with soft lighting. The pool, all your own, at ALL TIMES inviting you to enjoy.
Walk to white sands on the Gulf.
Enjoy each meal in the sunshine outside or inside.
Do not pack too much. You won’t need much to wear and whatever you do wear you can wash in your own washer and dryer.
Allison C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kala W.
6 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved it!
This house was perfect for our family (and pups)! Quick access to the beach and an easy bike ride to restaurants. Having a private pool was the best way to end each evening.
Kala W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jen H.
30 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation house
Loved the front porch!!! House was clean and comfortable. Close to the beach and restaurants. The wagon for the beach broke and they were out the next day with a new one!!!!
Jen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan K., Cincinnati
14 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Loved this house. Lots of fun games. Good setup. Enjoyed the pool.
Susan K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
ivy h.
18 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun!
I've stayed in Anna Maria many times in many houses. This one was ideal for our small family. Easy beach access, a small pool to cool off in the evenings, games for the whole family, and clean home to rest in after a day at the beach.
ivy h.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
mirielle R.
13 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house and beautiful beach
The house need so improvement like have more linen, more supplies like paper towel, toilet paper, trash bags