10/10 Excellent
Jessica H.
29 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Jessica H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven!
Holiday home on the beach, with outdoor pool
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Holmes Beach, FL
- Place, Bradenton Beach3 min walk
- Place, Island Gallery West13 min walk
- Place, Holmes Beach Beaches19 min walk
- Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)30 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Primary Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Queen Guest Room
1 Queen Bed
Twin bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Primary bathroom
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Shared bathroom.
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven!
Our Paradise Regained!
After months of hard work, the reconstruction after significant damage caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton has been completed. Thanks to all of you who reached out to show your support and to those who have recently booked with us on faith, even without up-to-date pictures of the property. Our Blue Heaven is ready to be the backdrop for many more memory-making years!
OBH is located on a corner lot in a quiet, residential neighborhood a short, straight block's walk to the white sand beaches. Guests young and old love the private, fenced-in backyard and covered back porch. Sit and relax rain or shine with a view of one of the largest private pools on the island. The pool has a brand-new electric heater/cooler to ensure that the temperature is perfect for you and your family no matter the season.
Our family purchased OBH from the family who originally built it in 1966 with whom we have remained friends. The home is newly restored and comfortable for guests of all ages. We are confident that you will find all the comforts of a home away from home and are proud to have many repeat guests with whom we have established very friendly relationships. We hope to host you soon and are always available to answer any questions that you might have.
After months of hard work, the reconstruction after significant damage caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton has been completed. Thanks to all of you who reached out to show your support and to those who have recently booked with us on faith, even without up-to-date pictures of the property. Our Blue Heaven is ready to be the backdrop for many more memory-making years!
OBH is located on a corner lot in a quiet, residential neighborhood a short, straight block's walk to the white sand beaches. Guests young and old love the private, fenced-in backyard and covered back porch. Sit and relax rain or shine with a view of one of the largest private pools on the island. The pool has a brand-new electric heater/cooler to ensure that the temperature is perfect for you and your family no matter the season.
Our family purchased OBH from the family who originally built it in 1966 with whom we have remained friends. The home is newly restored and comfortable for guests of all ages. We are confident that you will find all the comforts of a home away from home and are proud to have many repeat guests with whom we have established very friendly relationships. We hope to host you soon and are always available to answer any questions that you might have.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Our house is in a quiet, residential neighborhood.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking allowed.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Garbage should be taken out to the curb on Fridays. Please DO NOT MOVE FURNITURE, including lamps and small tables.
We reserve the right to collect $500 damage deposit if check out requests are not met, primarily leaving food behind or failure to return furniture to its original position.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Note from host: Our house is in a quiet, residential neighborhood.
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
Property Registration Number 8136014466
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Holmes Beach
Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Holmes Beach, FL
What's nearby
- Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Island Gallery West - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Palmetto Avenue Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Holmes Beach Beaches - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Ugly Grouper - 9 min walk
- Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 4 min drive
- The Sandbar Restaurant - 4 min drive
- The Waterfront Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Skinny's Place - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Patrick T.
21 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Week
Patrick T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathy P.
3 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best
Kathy P.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jana D.
16 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Jana D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Trey T.
6 Aug 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay on Anna Maria
Trey T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
ELLEN O., Stafford
8 Nov 2017
Wonderful outdoor space!
ELLEN O.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
8/10 Good
Deborah E.
1 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing in paradise
Deborah E.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deborah E.
3 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven on AMI
Deborah E.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
derek p.
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
derek p.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen S.
1 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Space!
Kathleen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sharon J. V.
16 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house!
Sharon J. V.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn T.
27 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Vacation
Carolyn T.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dyan C.
12 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Dyan C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
28 Mar 2016
Wedded Bliss
Mark B.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2016
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
17 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great villa
Laura S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Melody w.
2 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect
Melody w.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lea H.
6 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven awaits.....
Lea H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joshua H.
18 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Family
Joshua H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Thomas K.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time on AMI!
Thomas K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda A.
24 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation
Amanda A.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Deborah E.
5 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax and enjoy life!
Deborah E.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
21 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holmes Beach
Mary H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
27 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in AMI
Karen H.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn T.
17 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Getaway
Carolyn T.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Aaron B.
18 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First trip to AMI
Aaron B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
About the host
Hosted by Katherine Girgenti
Our families have been coming to Anna Maria Island since before the mainland bridges were constructed, coming onto the island by way of ferry! Needless to say, we are very attached and proud of our little island. We live in Tampa with our two children and look forward to time spent on AMI during the summer months.
Why they chose this property
Only a short, direct walk to the beautiful, pristine beaches of AnnaMaria Island, this home is centrally located, in a family friendly neighborhood with all of the conveniences of home. Three spacious bedrooms, two with queen size mattresses, the third with two double beds. Big closets, and plenty of drawers to fit comfortably for your stay. Two bathrooms are recently renovated. The master has a beautiful, tiled shower stall, the common bath, also renovated has a tub that's perfect for adults or children.
The kitchen is full of bright, natural light, with a big beautiful picture window We love to cook, so you should be able to find everything you need in this kitchen! The cozy family room is also full of natural light, looking into the large, covered porch in the center of the house. There is a full washer and drier adjacent to the kitchen.
We have a brand new, large, rectangular sized, heated pool. It also boasts a wide sundeck, perfect for setting a chair in and dipping your toes in the warm water while enjoying a book or a fruity drink!
The large, fenced yard can also be enjoyed from the cozy, covered porch which is accessible from the master and twin bedrooms as well as from the sliding glass doors of the common areas of the house. This is a great feature for cool, breezy beach days, as the doors tuck away and create a huge outdoor area to be enjoyed by the entire family!
The kitchen is full of bright, natural light, with a big beautiful picture window We love to cook, so you should be able to find everything you need in this kitchen! The cozy family room is also full of natural light, looking into the large, covered porch in the center of the house. There is a full washer and drier adjacent to the kitchen.
We have a brand new, large, rectangular sized, heated pool. It also boasts a wide sundeck, perfect for setting a chair in and dipping your toes in the warm water while enjoying a book or a fruity drink!
The large, fenced yard can also be enjoyed from the cozy, covered porch which is accessible from the master and twin bedrooms as well as from the sliding glass doors of the common areas of the house. This is a great feature for cool, breezy beach days, as the doors tuck away and create a huge outdoor area to be enjoyed by the entire family!
What makes this property unique
It is our pleasure to offer a discount to our servicemen and women! Don't forget to ask!
Our home is a classic example of a typical old Florida home; a single-story concrete block home with Spanish tile, and terrazzo floors throughout. It sits on 2 lots, which leaves us with a great size yard both in the front and in the back of the house. We have proudly brought it beautifully up to date, but have decided to keep its original charm intact.
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Our home is a classic example of a typical old Florida home; a single-story concrete block home with Spanish tile, and terrazzo floors throughout. It sits on 2 lots, which leaves us with a great size yard both in the front and in the back of the house. We have proudly brought it beautifully up to date, but have decided to keep its original charm intact.
Need baby gear during your stay? Rent cribs, car seats, strollers, toys, and more from BabyQuip! As seen on Shark Tank, BabyQuip offers clean, sanitized, and safe baby gear in over 650 cities! Visit https://www.babyquip.com/a/hnfcqk to make a reservation.
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