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Fins Up – AMI Cozy Island Retreat w/ Private Pool & 4-Min Walk To Beach

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A covered porch with white railings, a view of palm trees, and a glass door leading to a room.
A two-story building with a pool, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A two-story house with a white exterior, a balcony, and two garage doors.
A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, a door with a glass panel, and a wall-mounted sign that reads 'Florida.'

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Second

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Second

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fins Up – AMI Cozy Island Retreat w/ Private Pool & 4-Min Walk To Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Fins Up – AMI Cozy Island Retreat w/ Private Pool & 4-Min Walk To Beach?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fins Up – AMI Cozy Island Retreat w/ Private Pool & 4-Min Walk To Beach on 7 Sept 2027 start from AU$4,588, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Fins Up – AMI Cozy Island Retreat w/ Private Pool & 4-Min Walk To Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fins Up – AMI Cozy Island Retreat w/ Private Pool & 4-Min Walk To Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fins Up – AMI Cozy Island Retreat w/ Private Pool & 4-Min Walk To Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fins Up – AMI Cozy Island Retreat w/ Private Pool & 4-Min Walk To Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fins Up – AMI Cozy Island Retreat w/ Private Pool & 4-Min Walk To Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Manatee Public Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Close to the beach and restaurants. Very clean and offered everything our family of 4 needed for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed the convenient location and found the home clean, comfortable, and well-equipped for a relaxing vacation. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime! 🌴☀️ -The Once Upon A Beach Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay at Fins Up and would definitely recommend! Great pool and amenities and close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! 🌞 We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful stay at Fins Up and enjoyed the pool, amenities, and convenient location close to the beach. It means a lot to us that you’d recommend the home, and we’d love the opportunity to host you again on your next Anna Maria Island getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

First time on the island, and the house was in a great location. We enjoyed everything about this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2025
Thank you for letting us be part of your first island adventure—we’re absolutely delighted to hear the house’s location was perfect for your getaway! There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing our guests enjoyed every moment, and your kind words truly mean the world to us. We’d be honored to host you again whenever you’re ready to return to island life. If there’s anything we can do to make your next stay even more special, just say the word—we’re here to help!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat stay was as good as the first stay

Love the home and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2020
Thanks so much! We love this home! It is just adorable, spacious, clean, and CLOSE to the beach. Please come back and stay with us again! We loved hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved the property!

It was everything we could have wished for!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2023
We're so happy to hear you had a fantastic time at Fins Up! We loved having you stay with us at Once Upon A Beach! We'd happily welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property and location

Everything was wonderful at the house. Very convenient location to beach. Pool was very clean. The management company was very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Thank you for the feedback, Krystal! And for choosing to stay at Fins Up with Once Upon A Beach! We enjoyed having you - you and your guests were a pleasure! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and the perfect size for a family of four. Management company was very responsive as well. This was our first trip to Anna Maria Island and it did not disappoint. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad the home was a perfect fit for your family and that you felt well-supported during your stay. It's great to hear your first visit to Anna Maria Island was a success — we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Floridafan

What a beautiful home. We truly loved the property, it's location, and its amenities. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We are so thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave a fantastic review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thumbs UP for Fins Up!

Wow! What more could you want from a beach house? The rental is exactly as pictured but still seemed to pleasently surprise us upon arrival. The decor is so cheery and inviting. It was everything our family of five needed. Rent it! You wont regret it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Perfect Location

This location was perfect for our family. Was right in the middle of everything we wanted to do. Pool perfect for our family of 5. Kitchen had everything one would need. Close and easy access to the beach. Outside shower was so helpful coming back from the beach with sandy kids. Management was spectacular and quick with help needed (all of which were questions with other companies and nothing to do with this property). So so helpful! We would book with Once Upon A Beach again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2022
Thank you for the feedback, Angelique! We loved having you all at Fins Up and would welcome you back any time! Thank you for staying with Once Upon A Beach :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nov. 19-26

Our family of 4 traveled to Fins Up during Thanksgiving week. This was our third time to AMI and we love it there! The house was the perfect size for a family of 4. The pool was a little small, but was fine for our family. The weather while we were there was a little cooler so a hot tub would be a great addition, but other than that, the outdoor space was perfect. We enjoyed the outdoor TV to watch World Cup games. We had one minor issue with a broken toilet that was promptly fixed. As other reviews have mentioned, the pool alarms are a lot, especially when you aren't travelling with small kids, but we understand they are required. We would definitely would return to this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, Collene! We enjoyed having you at Fins Up and are so glad you enjoyed your family vacation! Thank you so much for your suggestions and understanding about the pool alarms. We'd love to have you back at any of our Once Upon A Beach homes (maybe one with a spa!) :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great property and great management team

This house was perfect for our family of 4, plus would have room for 2 more kids! The house was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with the equipment we needed to make our meals, and the layout of the house was great. The outside area was so good too, though we didn't use it as much because we either spent the time at the beach or avoided it in the evenings due to mosquitoes. The garage had so many chairs and a wagon for easy beach trips, but we did add on a sun shade through the rental company to make sure we had enough sun protection on the beach. I highly recommend this property and would definitely come back here again! Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear the home was such a great fit for your family and that you found it clean, comfortable, and well equipped for your stay. It's great to know the kitchen, layout, and beach gear helped make your vacation easy and enjoyable. Anna Maria Island days have a way of being filled with beach time, so we're glad you were able to take advantage of the chairs, wagon, and added sun shade for those sunny island adventures. We appreciate your note about the outdoor space as well, and we're delighted that it added to your overall experience. Thank you for choosing Once Upon A Beach and for your kind recommendation. We would love to welcome your family back for another stay on the island! ☀️🏝️💙
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful beach house!

Pool was great! Beautiful home! Perfect size for a couple. Very close to the Gulf! Home had most everything you need for a comfortable vacation. Only suggestions I have are maybe two chairs on the balcony facing the pool! We loved having our coffee out there in the morning. Only things missing in kitchen were an air fryer and a griddle. Those two items would be great! Brittany and Heather were two amazing agents to work with! Once Upon a Beach you do a great job! Oh and I forgot to mention the home was immaculate when we arrived! That means the world to us! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! We are truly delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the pool, the home, and its proximity to the Gulf. It sounds like those peaceful mornings with coffee on the balcony were a highlight, and we love knowing the home provided such a comfortable setting for your getaway. We sincerely appreciate your thoughtful suggestions as well. Adding balcony seating is a wonderful idea, and we will be sure to share that recommendation with the homeowner for consideration. We will also review the kitchen inventory regarding the air fryer and griddle, as guest feedback like yours helps us continually enhance the experience we provide. Your comments about the home being immaculate mean so much to our team. We take great pride in preparing each home with care, and it is always rewarding to know that it made a difference in your stay. Brittany and Heather will be especially grateful for the recognition. It was truly our pleasure to host you, and we would be honored to welcome you back for another stay whenever your travels bring you to the island again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Five-Star Island Christmas

We had a lovely Christmas stay at Fin's Up on Anna Maria Island and couldn't have asked for a better experience. We booked through Once Upon A Beach, and everything from start to finish was wonderful. The host was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making us feel right at home. The location is perfect—close to everything and just a short walk to the beach. The private heated pool was a huge hit with our whole family and made our holiday stay extra special. We've stayed at this property before, which speaks volumes, and we're already looking forward to our next visit. Knowing that Once Upon A Beach offers such an amazing selection of properties to fit all of our needs gives us complete confidence booking with them again. Highly recommend! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this incredibly kind review. We're truly honored that you chose to return to Fin's Up and spend your Christmas with us on Anna Maria Island. It means the world to hear that everything from booking to departure felt seamless and welcoming, and that the home, location, and private heated pool helped make your holiday extra special for your family. Knowing you've stayed before and are already looking forward to your next visit is the highest compliment we could receive. We're also grateful for your trust in Once Upon A Beach and our curated collection of homes. Creating experiences that feel easy, personal, and memorable is exactly what we strive for. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon. Until then, thank you for the recommendation and for being such wonderful guests.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Once Upon A Beach has done it again!

Nikki and her Once Upon A Beach team has managed to Wow us again. We had another amazing stay on AMI because of Nikki and her crew. Thank you! Thank you so much for your kind words. We're truly grateful you chose to stay with us again, and it means the world to know Nikki and our Once Upon A Beach team helped make your time on Anna Maria Island so special. We'd love to welcome you back anytime! 🌴✨
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect

Was our 4th time on AMI and this property was perfect for our family (two adults with kids 5 and 8 yo). The whole communitation and check-in / check-out was very easy and great. The property looked just as pictured and was clean. The kitchen was top stocked, both rooms with own bad and enough towels for in and out. The outdoor area was perfect with the pool the dining area. Also there is enough shadow if needed. To the beach was a very short walk. We had few small issues which where promptly solved in no time. Pool alarm was a little annoying. Overall an incredible stay and highly recommended!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun time at Fins Up!

My husband and I are Jimmy Buffet fans, so when we saw the name of this property we knew it would be great. This property was perfect for us and our two young daughters (5 & 8). It was extremely clean and looked just as pictured. It was a quick easy walk to the beach, the kitchen came stocked with everything we needed, we had enough linens and everything functioned as it should. We had an issue with the cable that was not the property’s fault and the management company was very responsive. We hosted some local friends for dinner one night and the outdoor area was perfect for entertaining.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mconger

Great place! Beautiful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2022
Thank you, Michelle! We appreciate your feedback and are so glad you enjoyed your time at Fins Up! We'd love to host you again in the future. Thank you for choosing Once Upon A Beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great house and everything was immaculately clean. Good location, just a short 2 blocks to beach access. Little things, beds could have been a little better quality and door alarms took some getting used to, but overall an incredible stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a wonderful vacation !

Everything about this home was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Great location and property. The family had a great time at this property and AMI beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay, Beautiful City, Excellent Accomodations!

We had a very good week staying at Fins Up. The house was exactly as advertised. The walk to the beach each day was short and pleasant. My teen girls had fun using the pool every day while we relaxed outside. We loved the location--Anna Maria Island is a beautiful place and we would love to return. If we do, Fins Up will be the first place we look at!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

This house was perfect for our family! It had all that we needed: beach towels, toys, wagon, beach chairs, pool floats! Short walk to the beach, easy for our three boys to walk! We rented bikes and road to meals and explored the island! Had a wonderful first trip to AMI
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Perfect!!

After two postpones of our wedding, and endless changes, we landed at Fin's Up @ AMI. The house looks brand new, the pool was perfect, 4 minutes walking to beach, that was never crowded, less if you rent bikes. All beach equipment, pool toys, towels, basically everything was provided. Kitchen was fully stocked with any pot, pan, or utensil needed. The house was CLEAN!! Smelled clean, looked clean. They offer an additional Covid cleaning, but for us, we didn't take it, but if you want sound of mind it is great to know it was available. We sat in the pool, watched TV, and ate under the house, grill was clean, and worked perfectly. Nikki was quick to respond and checked in on us to ensure all was perfect after we arrived. Fin's Up was perfect for us to honeymoon, but if ya add a couple kiddo's I can't see why they would not have a perfect time as well!! Thanks for a perfect week, D & S
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable and recommended.

Good experience and great property. Everything was new, clean, and met our expectations. Would recommend for small families.
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