Tropical-themed getaway w/ heated private pool - walk to free trolley, shopping
Island Time
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Island Time is a fantastic Holmes Beach rental inspired by beautiful island destinations around the world. From the West and East Indies to Bali Hai, this home offers a tropical style with the amenities of a luxury getaway. It's only a three-block walk to the beach! Soak in the private heated pool all day, catch sunset every evening, and rest peacefully each night. Island Time is the Anna Maria Island beach rental your family deserves.
While many Florida towns are great for family vacations, Holmes Beach offers a slower pace, friendly locals, and activities for all ages. Just a short walk from this central island rental you’ll find free trolley stops, shopping, and dining. Walk south on Marina Drive and you’ll find the community skate park with a playground and shuffleboard court too. When you’re ready to explore all of Anna Maria Island leave your cars in the three driveway spaces and take the trolley everywhere.
Feel right at home at Island Time. Gather everyone in the main living space to watch the collection of DVDs on the flat screen, or hop on the free WiFi. The backyard is a true tropical oasis with heated pool, lush landscaping, and an authentic thatch roof Tiki umbrella. Relax in the hammock under the palm trees while dinner cooks on the five-burner propane grill and salt breezes pass by.
All you’ll need is your swimwear and sunblock to make this vacation perfect! Reserve your tropical family getaway today at Island Time.
Things to Know This property's maximum occupancy is limited to 6 guests. This property has a 7-night stay requirement. However, select properties have the flexibility for shorter stays. Let us do the searching for you! Please call us and one of our knowledgeable reservation specialists will be happy to assist you in finding a property for the dates you have requested. Pool heat is included and maintained at 80°F. Additional pool heat to 85°F is available upon request for $32 per day plus tax. A 48 hour notice is required. Heat may not be available if temperatures drop below 65 degrees. We will not be accepting payments for pool heat for the months of May through October Code enforcement notification: 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. City/town permit number: VRC16-000847
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles. This rental is located on floor 1. 3 days notification is required in order to heat the pool. A fee of USD 22 per day must be paid prior to check-in to purchase pool heat for your stay.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
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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 first aid kit
About the area
Holmes Beach
Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
The Ugly Grouper - 7 min walk
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 4 min drive
The Sandbar Restaurant - 5 min drive
Anchor Inn - 4 min drive
Ginny's & Jane E's - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Tropical-themed getaway w/ heated private pool - walk to free trolley, shopping have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Tropical-themed getaway w/ heated private pool - walk to free trolley, shopping?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropical-themed getaway w/ heated private pool - walk to free trolley, shopping on 5 July 2026 start from AU$559, 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 Tropical-themed getaway w/ heated private pool - walk to free trolley, shopping pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Tropical-themed getaway w/ heated private pool - walk to free trolley, shopping?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Tropical-themed getaway w/ heated private pool - walk to free trolley, shopping?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Tropical-themed getaway w/ heated private pool - walk to free trolley, shopping?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Tropical-themed getaway w/ heated private pool - walk to free trolley, shopping located?
Located in the heart of Holmes Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Palmetto Avenue Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Enjoyed our stay very much. Quiet neighborhood with little traffic so made walks to and from beach easy. Home is very nice with all basics covered. Would certainly stay again!
Angela B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you, Angela, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful getaway in the future!
Nice pool and close to beach, restaurants and pickle ball courts.
The only thing is the beds were lumpy and squeaky.Overall we would stay again.
Rick P.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2024
Hi Rick, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback as a means to continually improve our homes for future guests.
We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dustin C.
27 Aug 2018
Holmes Beach House
Well kept nice layout and a great private pool area. A few blocks from the beach. My family really enjoyed the trip. We would rent this place again.
The property on Anna Maria Island was very clean and perfect to make our vacation a pleasant experience. The pool area was lovely oasis. a discounted price for second time renters would be very enticing!
House was exactly as described and pictured. The beds were comfortable. The pool was amazing!! There were floats, pool noodles and pool toys available. Everything was clean and we were close to the beach. We rented a golf cart to take all our beach gear to the beach and drive around the island. It was nice to have an umbrella and beach chairs available at the property. We stayed for 2 weeks and had an awesome vacation.
Kim E.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Deborah J.
25 Oct 2023
Loved this place
We spent a lot of time on the patio and in the pool. The tiki hut saw a lot of us every morning for coffee and late afternoon for drinks. The house was very well maintained and clean. Possibly could use more towel racks in each bath and possibly over the bedroom doors. All else was wonderful!
Deborah J.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Hello Deborah, thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we had passed on these concerns to our local operations manager and got an update that this issue had been taken care of. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Trisha G.
23 July 2024
Not for us!
Loved, loved, loved the outside pool area!! The house was just ok. We had ants and the rental company took two days to send out someone. And it only got rid of the ants for one day. Definitely not a house we will stay in again. And will not book with Vacasa again.
Trisha G.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Hello Trisha. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the outside pool area. However, we are truly sorry to learn about the issues you encountered with the ants and the delay in addressing the problem. We understand how frustrating this must have been and want to assure you that this is not the standard of service we strive to provide. We have shared your feedback with our local team to ensure that such issues are addressed more promptly in the future. We hope you will consider giving us another chance to provide you with a better experience.
Location was great but furniture was uncomfortable and dirty. Couch pillows needed to be cleaned and couch growled every time you sat on it. Master shower drain was clogged. Master bed mattress was lumpy. Back yard was private and pretty. The pool heater wasn't working too well so we didn't use the pool. No oven mitts. Need a front door fixture instead of just a bulb.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing some items to our attention that may need some TLC. We have forwarded your feedback to the local staff so they can work to improve the house for future guests. Please know that our guest services team is available 24 hours a day to assist should any concerns arise during your visit. We hope you choose to stay with us again!
This stay was the worst experience in renting a property due to cleanliness and communication. House was not ready at time of check in, and had mold in numerous areas. Property management would not communicate with us to resolve our issues. Had to leave home 2 days into our week stay. Do not recommend
Justin G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review, Justin. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay, as well as any personal touch you found lacking. Moving forward, our local staff has taken immediate action and addressed your concerns so that we can prevent any further issues in the future. Thank you again for this valuable information as we always welcome the opportunity to improve. We understand how disappointing it was that the home was in this condition upon your arrival. Please know we strive to provide every guest with a relaxing stay. We hope to have another chance to impress you on a future stay.
Will never stay at another property managed by Vacasa.
I had an issue come up that required communication with Vacasa, the company that manages the property. It was late when I called initially, was promised that my issue was top priority and that I would get a call back. Guess what. Nobca back. I had to call in again to get an answer to my question. Next morning, still no callback but mid day I got a brief, terse text stating that my request for compensation was denied. Funny, I never asked for monetary compensation. I wanted to speak to someone to find out why, if my request was top priority, I had to call back in to get my answer. Just goes to show that they don’t listen, didn’t care.
Property was beautiful, as advertised but beware should something come up that requires property management to be involved.
Omar P.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2024
We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding this listing. We attempt to be as transparent with our listings as possible and provide accurate and current photos, amenities lists, and descriptions so guests can make an informed choice about what they are paying for and make the right decision for their needs. We encourage guests to reach out with any questions or concerns before booking, as we are happy to help. We apologize for any personal touch you found lacking. We value the opinions of our guests, and the local staff has been informed of this. They will assess and make any necessary updates to the home for the benefit of future guests. Thank you for your stay, and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified
6/10 Okay
JJ B.
29 Oct 2023
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location
Amazing back yard, wouldn’t rent again
We go to AMI yearly and have always rented a house/pool combo in this general area. This house was….fine. The backyard and pool were probably the best we’ve ever had and with our kids ages 6 and 9, the layout of the house was great.
That being said, upon arrival the pool had several HUGE blobs of previous guests hair. We called the rental company and they asked us to send pictures before they’d send someone out “sometime during our stay”. It was so gross and that’s a terrible response. We scooped them out ourselves.
There’s definitely moisture/mold around most of the AC vents which wasn’t a massive deal but it was kind of bothersome and they were overall so dirty looking. The primary shower takes a good three minutes to drain once you start your shower which wasn’t a dealbreaker but needs maintenance.
There is an empty lot next door that looks like it’s about to be developed. Didn’t bother us at all but if you’re there when work is being done, I’d be super annoyed so double check that.
The walk to the beach was about 10 minutes, we’ve stayed in two other houses (that we’d rent again) within a couple blocks and they were a much shorter walk because we didn’t have to zig zag quite as much to get to beach access point.
Overall enjoyed our stay but we’ve paid similar or less for other houses in the same area that we’d choose over this one in the future.
JJ B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2023
JJ, thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed the location of the home. We sincerely apologize for the cleanliness concerns you encountered during your stay with us. Our team of housekeepers takes pride in their cleanliness standards, as it is a top priority service we provide for every guest prior to check-in. We have passed your feedback along to our housekeeping staff so they are aware of your concerns. We hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
11 Sept 2022
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
A private paradise on an island of pradise!
The home is exactly as pictured! An absolutely perfect central location and just a short bike ride to the white Sandy beaches of the Gulf and The Ugly Grouper which has great food and atmosphere! The pool is such a perfect size and it was nice to have the step entry vs. a ladder style. Plenty of outdoor seating options and the tiki hut is perfect if you happen to get rain! Needless to say, we did not want to leave and may have shed a few tears on the way out. We will definitely be back!
Melissa S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Markus H.
27 Aug 2022
Klasse!
Es handelt sich um ein sehr schönes Anwesen mit einem großen, gepflegten und schönen Poolbereich im rückwärtigen umzäunten Teil. Der Wohnbereich mit drei Schlafzimmern ist gepflegt und - was wir besonders schätzten - im Küchenbereich mit guten, wertigen Utensilien ausgestattet. Ein leistungsfähiger Herd mit Backofen ist ebenso vorhanden wie ein Geschirrspüler und eine sehr geräumige Kühl-/Gefrierkombination, die Eiswürfel liefert, man also nichts zukaufen muss. Vorhanden ist auch eine Waschmaschinen-/Trocknerkombination. Die Bäder sind ausreichend groß, das Hauptbadezimmer ist mit einer sehr komfortablen Duscheinrichtung versehen. Der Pool ist vergleichsweise groß, sehr angenehm temperiert und wird ebenso regelmäßig gecheckt wie die Grünanlagen. Strand ist in fußläufiger Entfernung, allerdings kann der Weg zum Strand und von dort zurück gerade wie bei uns (Aufenthalt im August) recht schweißtreibend sein. Unterstützung durch ein kleines Wägelchen ist aber vorhanden. Wir haben uns in den drei Wochen sehr wohl gefühlt und insbesondere der Support durch Vacasa war sehr gut. Wir können daher das Haus uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Herzlichen Dank für einen tollen Urlaub!
Markus H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amber A.
3 Aug 2022
Great place for our family of 5!
Great place for our family of 5 (kids 8, 11 and 12)! The backyard/pool area is wonderful - we loved having a private pool to enjoy! The place was very clean and had everything we needed. It was great to have 5 beach chairs and 2 umbrellas to take to the beach. (We would have had to rent those.) It had a wagon as well, but we hauled stuff on our rented golf cart instead of walking to the beach, so we didn’t need to use it.
I would definitely stay here again.
Amber A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Deborah E.
3 Aug 2022
Nice place
Enjoyed our 10 days here w husband and 2 adult kids. Had a great pool. Few requests: Would have liked more pillows for each bed, furniture in family room is not very big nor is it comfy, would have been nice to have a few basics in the kitchen (salt, pepper, foil, oil, spices, etc). We bought an umbrella for the beach and left it for next guests to benefit from. We also bought and left few kitchen essentials. Hope others can enjoy and pay it fwd. Other Vacasa homes we stayed at had these essentials. All in all, loved our stay.
Deborah E.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for your review, Deborah, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Pantry items like oils and spices are not usually stored in the home for sanitary purposes. We encourage our guests to bring any food-related items they may need during their visit. We appreciate your feedback as a means to continually improve our home, as well as our guests' comfort and satisfaction. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
The property was exactly as listed. We had the best vacation. Pool is fantastic. Great neighborhood. Check in/check out was seamless.
Donald B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephen N.
17 Nov 2021
Peaceful 4.5* quality.
This place would get the full 5 stars if they’d just tidied the garden area and looked after the pool toys bikes and chairs. Vacasa did a stunning job with sorting these issues straight away with sorting bicycles and beach chairs instantly.. full credit to Eric at AMI. The property is stunning !! Beautifully modelled inside with real quality decor and finish. The excellent internet, large TV, the full kitchen, the superb bedrooms …..and the fabulous warm pool, all go to make this place a great private getaway. Just five minutes to the beach, there’s nothing more to ask for. …… except maybe somewhere to store the garden stuff so it doesn’t get all wet and damp and rusty will do nicely.
Stephen N.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Stephen, thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We appreciate your feedback and hope to host you again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Billy C.
27 July 2021
Beach Vacation
House was great for family of 4 with older kids, lots of room to relax both inside and out. Having a pool was wonderful and really nice to be able to cool off after day at the beach. House was equipped with everything we needed and really nice having beach chairs, umbrella and wagon to haul them to the beach.
Such a beautiful house, yard, and pool. Perfect for our needs besides the walk to the beach being a little long for our three year old. An easy 10 minutes for everyone else—three tenths of a mile to be exact. The bikes were not functional, but we didn’t need them at all’s. Smart TVs would be a bonus in the future, but we really can’t complain about anything. We would definitely return to this property in the future.
Margaret S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patti F.
29 May 2021
Great House
We loved our week in Anna Maria Island. The house was perfect for 6 people. The pool area is beautiful and very private. The beach was about a 4 block walk. We loved having towels, chairs, umbrella, and a cart to carry everything. The bikes did not work but there are plenty of places that rent them. We would definitely stay here again.
If you are looking for a perfect house to go on vacation with a family of 6 look no further! Beautiful pool and close proximity to the best family beach! We all loved our stay, the most amazing family vacation!
Classic old Florida. Not sumptuous, just highly efficient for the six of us: Grandparents with their daughter's family, boys 4 and 8. I can't overestimate the convenience of everything on one level. Our previous stays had been in the new condo design with three floors. Up and down steps, disconnected from the pool/grilling eating areas outside. The weather was beautiful. The space would have been snug if the weather hadn't cooperated so well. We ate every meal outside, swam whenever the fancy struck --often---and lazed in the hammock and shaded areas. There was always a mix of shade and sun during the day. We paid extra to have the pool temp raised to 85 degrees and that was worth it for us!
Vacasa was very responsive and dealt with the getting settled issues promptly. We were there for 2 weeks.
House is a little inconvenient to the beach with smaller kids We remedied the situation somewhat by renting a golf cart to get around. I had to bite my tongue about the ridiculous prices charged for a cart. The 65th Street access to the beach put us right where we found the best combination or features for us. Not crowded, no rip tide warnings for nervous parents and great wave action when windy.
The house itself was adequate. Not too flush with the small amenities like basic seasonings. The wine glasses are brutish. A larger outdoor table for dining would have been nice, but we survived. Parking was a bit tight with two cars and the golf cart. Neighborhood is quiet and the back yard secluded. On one side is a "Somewhat deferred maintenance" place, probably waiting to be bought and knocked down. On the other side was a new place that had just sold for 1.8 million.
We'd go back if the place were availble.