A family-friendly stay in Holmes Beach awaits you at this holiday home. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a dryer. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a living room and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a water park, a games room and barbecues. Plus 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.) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 10 min walk
The Sandbar Restaurant - 7 min drive
Skinny's Place - 12 min walk
Hurricane Hanks - 3 min walk
Ginny's & Jane E's - 6 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.
Aquarius-Pool Home West of Gulf Dr-By Island Real Estate Vacations
Spend your Anna Maria Island vacation in five star luxury when you visit “Aquarius”. This fully renovated Holmes Beach vacation rental offers both a stylish and relaxing destination for up to eight guests.
If you experience wanderlust “Aquarius” is truly the place for you with a fabulous location, gorgeous floor plan, beautiful aesthetic, game room with bar and sophisticated island style comfort. You’re sure to satiate your craving for travel when you visit this great home!
“Aquarius” is perfectly located in the center of Anna Maria Island a short block walk to pristine Gulf of Mexico beaches. Tucked into a quiet Holmes Beach neighborhood, you’ll feel stress free strolling down the street from “Aquarius” for day long beach side relaxation. Experience clear blue water and powder fine sand on some of the best beaches Florida has to offer during this one of a kind paradise getaway.
This well-appointed home offers subtle yet beautiful decor throughout with cool ocean hues. On the main living level at “Aquarius” enjoy an open floor plan perfect for keeping guests entertained together. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, modern light fixtures, tiled backsplash, and granite countertops with breakfast bar seating for two guests. The dining room table seats eight making it a great spot for more formal meals. In the living room you’ll find comfortable seating and a flat screen television along with wireless internet throughout the home. Exit through the living room doors to the backyard balcony with stairs leading you into your own private oasis.
Family and friends will love spending time in this backyard with a heated pool, lush landscaping, propane barbeque grill, outdoor shower, ping pong table, and a fun covered lounge complete with a dining space, flat screen television and colorful lounge chairs.
All four of the bedrooms in this Anna Maria Island vacation rental offer premium hotel quality linens and flat screen televisions to keep guests feeling at home. All bedrooms are located on the main living level. In the hallway leading to two of the guest bedrooms there is a family friendly bathroom with a tub/shower combo. On the opposite end living level you’ll find two more bedrooms both with king beds, and private bathrooms with large tiled walk in showers and double vanity sinks. Every room at “Aquarius” feels like the master suite leaving guests feeling pampered in paradise.
On the main living level is a laundry room with a washer and dryer for your convenience. “Aquarius” also offers both beach and bath towels to keep guests comfortable.
When you are ready to explore Anna Maria Island beyond the beach, walk over to the free trolley stop at the corner of Gulf Drive and 50th Street. “Aquarius” offers four parking spaces, so leave the cars and the stress of finding parking, and view the island like a local. The trolley typically runs every 20 minutes, and takes you almost the entire length of the island. If you are looking for fine dining, The Beach Bistro is just a few blocks away. Catch a northbound trolley into the city of Anna Maria, or a southbound trolley to the city of Bradenton Beach.
Book this Anna Maria Island vacation rental today, and satisfy your “Aquarius”.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Your booking is with Island Real Estate Vacations. We will send you check-in instructions 30 days prior to your arrival date. Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking. Island Real Estate Vacations will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.
Payment of reservation deposit is considered acceptance of all terms regardless of signature status of contract. Guest is responsible for adhering to the rental terms and dates. Any error on Guest’s part is not the responsibility of the agent. Sub-leasing of your vacation rental is strictly prohibited. A mid-stay clean and charge equal to the standard cleaning fee are required for all stays 21 nights or longer. By providing your phone number, you agree to receive text messages from our company. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. Please note unless alternative arrangements are made, the bank account or credit card on file will be charged your remaining balance automatically at 60 days. If you do not wish to pay with the bank account or credit card on file, please reach out to pay several days in advance of 60 days prior to your arrival. If you initially paid with an eCheck and received the booking incentive, please remember future payments must also be made with an eCheck. Thank you for choosing eCheck to help reduce the cost of business. Please note the eCheck payment option cannot be used within 14 days of arrival. Any refunds on checks and echecks will be delayed at least 14 days after deposit or until funds are verified.
All our properties provide luxury linens for you to enjoy during your stay.
Anna Maria Island’s noise ordinance aims to ensure citizens can enjoy a peaceful environment. The ordinance applies to all areas of the city, including public and private property, and places of business. It defines noise as any sound that annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of ordinary sensibilities or causes or tends to cause an adverse physical or psychological effect on such reasonable person. The noise ordinance limits the maximum permissible noise levels to: 7 AM–10 PM: 65 decibels: (Consistently shouting in the pool exceeds 65 decibels) 10 PM–7 AM: 50 decibels: (An audible conversation from 50’ or 15 meters away exceeds 50 decibels) The ordinance also prohibits plainly audible noise, which refers to any sound that can be clearly heard by a person using their normal hearing faculties. This means that a person can still be in violation if the noise can be easily heard by responding officers from a distance of 100 feet from the property line. Fines for excessive noise can range from $100 to $1,000.
• Dog Friendly - fee of $250 plus tax per dog.
VRC16-000234
Max Vehicles Allowed: 4 Max Day Guests Allowed: 2
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General
Unit size: 2,010 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
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
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.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
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
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Aquarius-Pool Home West of Gulf Dr-By Island Real Estate Vacations?
Yep, Aquarius-Pool Home West of Gulf Dr-By Island Real Estate Vacations 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 Aquarius-Pool Home West of Gulf Dr-By Island Real Estate Vacations have a pool?
Aquarius-Pool Home West of Gulf Dr-By Island Real Estate Vacations has a pool and a communal pool.
Does Aquarius-Pool Home West of Gulf Dr-By Island Real Estate Vacations have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
Is Aquarius-Pool Home West of Gulf Dr-By Island Real Estate Vacations family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, a water park and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Aquarius-Pool Home West of Gulf Dr-By Island Real Estate Vacations is a hit with families.
Is there a private hot tub at Aquarius-Pool Home West of Gulf Dr-By Island Real Estate Vacations?
No, but there is a private pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aquarius-Pool Home West of Gulf Dr-By Island Real Estate Vacations?
No, Aquarius-Pool Home West of Gulf Dr-By Island Real Estate Vacations does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Aquarius-Pool Home West of Gulf Dr-By Island Real Estate Vacations?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Aquarius-Pool Home West of Gulf Dr-By Island Real Estate Vacations Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michele W.
1 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This house was great! It was a short walk to the beach. The pool was nice as well
Michele W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Claire G.
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Beachy Vibes
We had a fantastic time and loved the house. The house is very comfortable and beautifully decorated. It has a wonderful relaxing beach vibe to it. It was much closer to the beach than we thought so that was really convenient. It’s such a beautiful beach and not crowded.
The only negatives is that the shower faucet in the bedroom off the dinning room needs to be fixed or a new mixer installed. The water was lukewarm and my son and his partner couldn’t use the shower. The property manager sent someone to try fix it but they said nothing could be done. The kitchen cabinets and drawers are not clean and are very messy. It was hard to find things. Some items are really old and worn and clearly need to be thrown away and the coffee machine is stained and in bad condition. So we didn’t use it.
Claire G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff F.
3 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
It's a nice property and a short walk to a beautiful beach. The pool is a little smaller than it looks in the photos but still worth dipping in to cool off. The game room with ping pong and foosball was a lot of fun. Mosquitos were kind of bad even though the back is screened in but we used some bug repellant. Check in and out was super easy. Overall very happy with the rental.
Jeff F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erik F.
24 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vacation home
Our family had one of the best vacations ever at this home. There was plenty of space, a bunch of games and the pool was great. Location was super close to the beach and walking distance to shopping and restaurants.
Erik F.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tamla P.
1 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This property is a great location! Short walk to the beach on a quiet road and close to restaurants and an ice cream shop. The home was clean and very comfortable.
Tamla P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Janice D.
24 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Aquarius
The house surpassed our expectations. It was clean and well furnished. We loved the layout. It gave each couple a space of their own. It was within a comfortable walk to several restaurants, stores and the beach. There was also a trolley stop at the end of the street. We would definitely consider booking this house again.
Janice D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Heather S.
9 Sept 2021
Sometimes less can be more
Pros: Property is as described. Very convenient to the beach which is right down the street. Property management company was top notch and answered many of my questions within a few hours-minutes. An extra fridge in the game room.
Cons: The home is starting to show its age, worn patio cushions. Only two beach chairs. Way too many items in the kitchen cupboards. We had no space to keep our pantry items so we had to clear off the kitchen counters which were over accessorized. Internet speed was spotty.
It was a last minute reservation and it met our needs, so overall I would consider an okay rental.
Heather S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Pam H.
3 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
The property was very well equipped. Modern and spacious. Loved every minute
Pam H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
DeWayne C.
26 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Vacation
We had a great time.
DeWayne C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Melanie C.
12 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2021
Check in and out process was so easy. Instructions on expectations before departure was clear. The house was beautiful and conveniently located very close to the beach. Furniture were very comfortable and easy to use. Sufficient utensils for our daily cooking and eating. Overall a great experience.
Melanie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
Amy S.
3 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location close to beach.
The house was as pictured. Super nice and perfect for my family. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because the pool said heated, but we felt it wasn't. I called they sent maintenance man quickly which was nice. After calling back again to see how much it would cost to turn heat up on pool nobody called back. Honestly this is my only complaint.
Amy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ed P.
30 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully redone home
The house was big enough to allow for time together and also multiple different activities. We used the pool and game room and each of the patios. Walk to the beach was simple and close.