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MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A resort with a swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a view of the ocean.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bradenton Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach

VRC19-000207

2BR · 1BA · Sleeps 6 · Pet-Friendly ($150 Fee) · Across from Manatee Public Beach · Late 2024 Renovation · Shared Heated Pool · Hammocks · Outdoor Shower · Beach Gear Provided · Boat & Trailer Parking · Shared Laundry · Dead-End Street

The new granite kitchen, fully tiled shower, fresh coastal décor, and updated furnishings are complete and in place.

Manatee Public Beach is directly across the street. The shared heated pool is steps from the unit. Hammocks are on the property for the afternoons when the beach has tired you out and the pool isn't enough. An outdoor shower handles the post-beach rinse before coming inside.

The unit was completely renovated in late 2024. New granite kitchen with modern appliances, fully tiled shower in the renovated bathroom, fresh coastal décor, and new furnishings throughout. Beach gear storage on the semi-private deck — chairs, umbrella, and wagon included for trips across the street.

Two bedrooms sleep six. The master has a king bed with its own TV. The guest bedroom has two twin beds. The living room has a 55" smart TV and a sleeper sofa for the remaining guests. High-speed 1-gig WiFi. Fully equipped kitchen for meals at home. Shared laundry on the property. Linens and towels provided.

Dogs are welcome with a $150 non-refundable fee. The dead-end street and the resort layout make this one of the more comfortable pet-friendly setups in Holmes Beach.

Cafe on the Beach, Skinny's Place, and local dining are within easy walking distance. The free island trolley stops close by for exploring all of AMI without a car. Boat and trailer parking available on-site.

Sea Horse 3 requires a one-week minimum stay with parking for two vehicles.

*Final payments are due 60 days prior to arrival payable by personal check or Echeck (which will incur a $1.00 processing fee) we do take
credit cards for final payment with a 3% fee on the balance due

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. Quiet hours are observed from 10 PM to 7 AM.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 9227448
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

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like birdwatching.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • West Coast Surf Shop - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Kokonut Hut - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach?

As of 5 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach on 25 Aug 2026 start from AU$2,328, 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 MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MI Happy Place Sea Horse 3 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Manatee Public Beach and Bradenton Beach. West Coast Surf Shop and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are just steps away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Federico D.

Lovely place at great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice place very close to the beach
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to Holmes Beach and nice pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
Thank you for your 5-star review and we would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian O.

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

Everything was outstanding

great stay. Awesome having the beach stuff there
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Great Oasis!

We had a great stay! Wonderfully landscaped area, felt like our own tropical oasis. Our kids enjoyed the pool everyday. Appreciated the little touches, like all the beach décor of the place and the outdoor patio furniture. Neighbors at other rental spaces super friendly. I would recommend and stay again =)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2023
Thank you for your review and recommendation for MI Happy Place Sea Horse. We are glad the location, unit, amenities were to your liking. There are many return guests to MI Happy Place who contribute to a warm, friendly atmosphere. We hope you will be a return guest in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy jo

Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed our stay. It was beautiful. MI Happy Place Sea Horse was clean and comfortable. We loved the pool and loved being able to walk to the beach. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Diane B.

Beautiful Island -Never Disappoints!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had another beautiful vacation-the only negative thing is that it has become so expensive to stay on the island I’m pretty sure this will be our last year. We have been coming for about 15 years and hate to say good-bye but has become to costly!😔
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2025
Thanks so much for the great review! It means a lot to us. Call us direct to check future pricing, we would love to see come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

devin d.

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

beach, sun, fun

The property was very nice. Location to the beach was great and having the wagon and chairs and umbrella to use was such a nice extra. The pool was nice, just steps away from our cottage. The only issue we had was not having a blind in our kitchen window but the owner happened to be there and put one in for us right away. We will be back
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience at MI Happy Place Sea Horse. It is a great location with many amenities. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your beach vacation. We are looking forward to welcoming you back again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

nettie g.

Comfy lodging and great pool

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good location and great pool. Charming accommodation with complete kitchen. Washer dryer right out the door in a separate building. Excellent perk. Pool was big and usually warm I plan on returning.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bob Y.

AMI in March 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay in the house. Pool was a nice feature with a nice setting including well kept plants and trees. Location was great allowing for easy access to the beach, restaurants, and groceries. Description of the house was accurate. House was clean. The tiki bar shown in the picture is not actually on the property but across Gulf Drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2024
We truly appreciate your kind words! It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the surroundings of the property and the great location! We hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carmen L.

Great place to stay .

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My daughter and I spent a week at Mi Happy place / sea horse . The unit was very clean , well kept and looked as is did in the website . It was less than a 10 minute walk to the beach ,which was very convenient. The pool was also great ! We would definitely stay here only small recommendation would be to have a Keurig coffee machine instead of the basic brewing machine . I couldn't justify buying a pack of 100 filters and a bag of coffee for a week for just myself . A small box of coffee pods would have made more sense to me . Otherwise, no complaints at all. It wasn't our first visit to Anna Maria Island and it definitely won't be our last.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us at Mi Happy Place. Please come back to visit again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Close to everything!

We were disappointed with the cleanliness of this unit and lack of amenities. It was so easy to check in, the pool was simply amazing and a quick trip across the street and you were at the beach. So close to grocery store and great restaurants. Manager Ken was responsive and said loud a/c would be looked at but never heard or saw a technician. However, this place needs a deep clean especially the floors! The light grout is now black and the freezer and shower has rust. It would be nice if the owners would have supplied simple amenities such as salt and pepper, hand soap, toilet paper and coffee filters.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay despite the few issues that came up. We are sorry that you missed our maintenance team, they did come to check the AC and its settings, they must have missed you. We apologize for the miscommunication. Thank you as well for the feedback on starter items. We appreciate it and we hope to welcome you back again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gene P.

Perfect getaway for adults

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I booked this getaway, last minute. It was everything we expected and more. Everything was very clean, owner responded promptly, pool area was nice. We enjoy walking and everything we needed was within walking distance. Restaurants, beach, church, grocery store, shopping, ice cream. We chose not to rent a car, and worked out well for us. The uber from Sarasota airport was about $40. I gave the location a 4 star, just because not much for a few when sitting outside the resort and the road to cross to get to the beach is busy. I would come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your last-minute getaway exceeded your expectations. It's fantastic that everything was clean and that you found everything you needed within walking distance. We appreciate your feedback about the location and the road to the beach. We're thrilled that you would come back and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, quiet, felt like home

Only a walk across a street to Manatee Beach, 2 blocks from Publix and Pharmacy, less than 2 miles walk or bike to multiple restaurants. Amenities were great, multiple beach chairs, umbrellas and wagon were very nice bene's. Pool was heated located just next to our unit, spacious yard for our dog, spacious parking adjacent to our unit. Furnishings were good, comfortable king size bed, pull out couch well used...could be updated...cushions lost their firmness. Ample supply of extra USB ports in bedrooms and living area. Decent supply of house supplies, but toilet paper was only a partial roll...should have at least a full roll. Overall....a very nice place...a duplex but felt like a single unit home, thankful didn't have to go multiple floors, and access to pool, parking and yard space was ideal.... Definitely a come back place!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2023
Thank you for sharing a review of your recent experience at MI Happy Place Seahorse. We are sharing your feedback about the sleeper sofa with the owner. We are pleased to hear you found this unit to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Krystal Y.

Cutest little cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had another great stay. When we arrived our code didn’t work and it was after hours but I called and was given a new code right away. Easy peasy! Place felt very clean. Love the location and pool. Only complaint is it got hot when sleeping at night (but it is Florida 🤷‍♀️) and the ceiling fan in the bedroom with 2 beds clicks making it hard for me to sleep. (Light sleeper here) Luckily only slept in there a few nights when my 4 year old wanted me to- didn’t seem to effect her sleep any. Loved being a short walk to Publix- very convenient. Also all the beach items provided were a huge help! Never could’ve carried all our stuff and a baby without the wagon! Would stay again :)
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the beach and found the location convenient for your needs. We value your business and hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

steven b.

Family Vacay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented three of the four cottages for a family of 9. The cottages and location were absolutely breath taking! A few steep to your right and you were on the beach, we you can play sand volleyball, enjoy a sunset, collect seashells (mornings are the best) or enjoy a pina colada at the Tiki Bar. A few steps to your left and you will find grocery store (reasonable priced), liquor store, Walgreens, and some cute store fronts. We took advantage of the free trolly at the beach and visited both end of the Island. Bridge Street, located on the bay side had great restaurants and variety of shops. We saw multiple dolphins on the pier. The house had everything we need and more, the beds were very comfortable and enough seating for a family gathering. We ate dinner outside and BBQ’s a few times during our stay. We didn’t need to rent any chairs or umbrella for the beach. We loaded up the wagon (was provided) with the cooler, chairs, umbrella, volleyball, and football and headed to the beach to enjoy the soft white sand. We enjoyed the pool daily! It was a nice spot to hang out together, play water games, sunbath, hang out in the hammocks, or play card games while enjoying the beautiful view. We hope to come back and fill the fourth house with more families members.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
We are so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed Mi Happy Place! We love it there too! Such a great location and the perfect place for a large family stay! This property is always great and stocked with everything you need! We appreciate your business and the lovely review! Hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Excellent Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful family vacation during the Christmas season at MI Happy Place. While I have been to Florida many time, this was the first to AMI and we will definitely be back. MI Happy Place was perfect for your family getaway. Excellent location on the Island. I would recommend some general maintenance. The air conditioner ran extremely loud. Not sure if this is due to the age of the air conditioner or if it just need some up keep. I would also say that our Sea Horse units kitchen cabinets are showing age. Some of the doors didn't close all the way and its just time for a refresh/update. Our family rented 3 of the 4 units and between us a few of the beach umbrellas were broken and unusable and the beach chairs are very rusty. I would recommend investing in new umbrellas and chairs yearly. Overall this is an excellent property and we will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

patricia a.

Great trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bethany A.

PERFECT!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an absolutely wonderful time staying in the seahorse! It had everything we needed and was a perfect location! It was clean, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen stocked perfectly! Could not have asked for a better set up! We look forward to returning and will consider bringing our extended family and renting all four units. It is set up perfectly to accommodate a joint family vacation. Jim, thank you so much for your attention and providing such a wonderful space for our family!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

Great place!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Place was perfect. Within walking distance to beach. Pool was big with plenty of chairs. We will definitely stay here again. Owner made accommodations so comfortable!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Anna Maria Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Cottage was great. Check in was easy. Everything was as described on line. Great communication with Iland Vacation. Nice people.Cottage was clean, well stocked with necessities, and very comfortable.Would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Weekend getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this place! Cute, cozy and perfect location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Becca N.

AMI September Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place, we even extended our stay 2x while we were here!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Great for groups!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a girls' week-end at MI Happy Place and this place was private, well-maintained, and close to everything. We loved that we could walk to the beach, grocery store, and restaurants and that it is near a trolley stop. It was fantastic having our own pool, outdoor eating areas, and even a hammock! I hope to come back here someday with my extended family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kriste H.

3 week vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in the Sea Horse @ MI Happy Place for our 1st week, then had to move to the Sand Castle for our next two weeks. This place is awesome and so conveniently located to all stores needed and the best part is the beach is right across the street. The pool was kept very clean and is heated at a comfortable temp. Each unit is furnished with everything you need, included beach wagons, toys, chairs & umbrellas. We had many cool days & nights and it was nice to have cozy blankets to snuggle up with. Someday we hope to return to Mi Happy Place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad V.

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

AMI treasure

Loved our time at Anna Maria Island! This property was perfect, comfy beds, walking distance to the beach, chairs and umbrella included. Plan to return soon
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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