Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Happy Place by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals 210 55th St, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
What You'll Love About This Home: Location! 1.5 Blocks to the Beach! 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms 2 Kings, 1 Queen, 2 Sets of Bunkbeds Twin over Twin Private Heated Pool & Outdoor Shower Pool Loungers & Adirondack Chairs Screened Lanai Gas BBQ Grill Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer, Complimentary WIFI Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach Wagon Parking for 4 Cars
Details: You have found your Happy Place and it's 1.5 blocks to the sugar sand beaches of Anna Maria Island!
The open and spacious layout has plenty of room for your entire family to spread out and relax together. Both King Bedrooms and the twin bunkbed room have ensuite bathrooms. The fourth bedroom has a queen-sized bed. Each bedroom has a TV and includes crisp linens from our professional linen company. Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a laundry room with full sized washer and dryer.
The sparkling heated pool is the focus of the private fenced backyard. With tropical landscaping, regal palm trees, pool loungers, and Adirondack chairs, your oasis awaits!
Enjoy your morning coffee on the screened lanai as the sun comes up. Take in a famous AMI sunset after dinner. Beach towels and beach chairs are provided for your quick walks to the beach.
Located in a cozy neighborhood in Holmes Beach, Happy Place is close to everything the island has to offer. The free trolley stops nearby and travels the entire length of the 7 miles of the island. Hop on and off at your leisure and explore shopping, dining and the beaches.
Bedroom 1 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV Bedroom 2 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed, TV Bedroom 4 - 2 Sets of Twin over Twin Bunkbeds, Ensuite Bathroom, TV
Please note: Pets are not permitted in this home. Amenities are subject to change.
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. The minimum requirement for this home is no less than seven nights. The maximum occupancy is eight.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions.
** Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details.
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Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.
Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance.
The instructions for making your final payment will be included in your final payment reminder.
Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Holmes Beach
Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 16 min walk
The Ugly Grouper - 5 min walk
The Sandbar Restaurant - 6 min drive
Ginny's & Jane E's - 5 min drive
Skinny's Place - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals on 30 Nov 2026 start from AU$514, 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 Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Happy Place: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool Home, Florida Room by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Island Gallery West and Bradenton Beach. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My family and I had a wonderful time in AMI. The house was lovely, the pool and screened room was delightful. We had great weather and enjoyed the beach everyday. We will definitely be back.
Karen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
Hi,
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Sincerely,
Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
So clean! Great location and finally a pool with full sun, but also places to sit in shade.
Stacy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Hi,
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Sincerely,
Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Hi,
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Sincerely,
Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Super easy access to the beach. Really big couch and family room! Heated pool was lovely. Well stocked kitchen. Super close to good restaurants.
Kyle S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
Hi,
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Sincerely,
Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
Great place we loved it! Plenty of space for everyone. Close to the beach.
Crystal E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Hi,
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Sincerely,
Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Marie A.
9 July 2023
happy place
great location, lovely house great for kids.
Marie A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy C.
15 Nov 2023
Great Place
Traveled with 4 couples/siblbings. It was a great location and great house for our needs. Plenty of room for all of us to hang out together, and plenty of space to spread out as well
Amy C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Verna K.
10 July 2023
5 Stars
Very comfortable and lots of room the pool was sunny 😎
The house was exactly the way it looked in the pictures. Very clean and had everything needed. It was only 1 block to the beach. It was the perfect getaway after being in lockdown for 3 months. Looking forward to returning.
Jerry R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2020
Hi Jerry,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review! We look forward to having you back to Happy Place soon!
This place was great for our big family.
The walk to the beach was a very short couple of minutes.
They provided 4 beach chairs, an umbrella, a wagon & boogie boards.
The living room was really big and we wished there was more seating so we could fit the whole family in there.
The pool was the perfect size, but got pretty hot during the day time.
Tylee M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
Hi Tylee,
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Sincerely,
Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
This house was as pictured, the location was GREAT! The pool and outside area was awesome. There were a few dead cockroaches upon our arrival, but the property management came to spray quickly. I wish there were a few more amenities such as hand soap and salt and pepper so we didn’t have to buy all of those small things just to throw out.
Erica A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2023
Hi,
Thank you so much for your review! Your health is important to us and for your safety we’re unable to leave items such as coffee filters, spices, and cleaning supplies between guests, as they cannot be properly disinfected. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your vacation with us and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Sincerely,
Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Our stay on Anna Maria Island was fantastic. The house was absolutely beautiful, and it was such a bonus that three of the bedrooms had their own bathrooms. The pool was wonderful, the linens were great, and the screened-in porch overlooking the pool was truly spectacular. The location could not have been better—an easy walk to the beach and close to tons of restaurants. We would definitely come back to this beautiful place again.The only downsides were the lack of basic supplies. There were no cleaning products, no broom or dustpan initially (though the owner did drop one off once contacted), and no essentials like salt, pepper, or extra paper towels. Each bathroom had just one roll of toilet paper, so it’s helpful to plan to grab a few basics at the store.Overall, the home itself is gorgeous, the stay was wonderful, and we truly enjoyed our time there. Still a 5-star stay!
Kate L.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Hi,
Thank you so much for your review feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your vacation with us. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Sincerely,
Your friends at AML Vacation Rentals
This was my first time to Anna Maria and this house was perfect for my family. Easy short walk to the beach. The pool was clean and the temperature was just the way I like it. The screen porch was a nice addition just to sit and relax. The house is very clean. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils and cookware. I had a minor issue and the realtor addressed it right away. The only thing I would suggest is for the house to have a cooler available to take to the beach. Overall, I would definitely stay there again. My family had a great time!
Michelle B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
Hi Michelle,
Thank you so much for your review. We love how much you enjoyed your vacation with us and look forward to welcoming you back.
Sincerely,
Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
We found many cockroaches during our weeks stay which was very disturbing. Someone had to come in and spray but we continued to find them.
Jean W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2022
Hi ,
Thank you so much for your review. We strive for perfection and I’m so sorry that your stay fell short of our standards. We thank you for bringing to our attention that there was cockroaches found during your stay so we had the opportunity to do what we could while you were were there to lessen the issue. Since then, we have given this home the treatment needed, and this is no longer an issue that is occurring. I hope you’ll offer us the opportunity to welcome you back to Anna Maria Island in the future.
Sincerely,
Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
The property was as advertised. We had an issue with the microwave and oven but the property management company was extremely quick to resolve our concern. The only issue we had were the cockroaches. There were three very large roaches in the house. May be a Florida thing, not sure. The house was super clean though.
Harrison G.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2024
Hi Harrison,
Thank you so much for your review! Unfortunately, Florida has palmetto bugs! We do have all of our houses treated by a pest control company, to minimize and or eliminate any issues. We’re happy you enjoyed your vacation with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Sincerely,
Your friends at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nash M.
12 Aug 2022
Fabulous!
First, this house is amazing! We have a large family (six kids) and it is SO hard to find an affordable and family-friendly place to stay. This place was perfect! From the large family room and open kitchen, to the great dining table and bedrooms that were perfect for our arrangement, we could not have been happier. The distance to the beach was amazing--just walking a block and a half is always good, but with this many people, it was a godsend! And the house had chairs and towels and a beach cart--not having to pack that made the trip even more enjoyable. The house has absolutely everything you will need and some of the best cooking gear I have encountered in a rental property. It's also located within walking distance of some of the shops and restaurants.
And I cannot say enough about the team at Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. They responded quickly to every single one of our questions and requests before and during our stay. They were absolutely concerned with our specific family and our specific trip and responded to every need we had. We were not just another renter to them. You will not regret this house or booking with this company!
Had a very fun week in AMI for spring break. Happy Place was a very comfortable home with lots of space inside & out to relax. The walk to the beach was easy and beach was not crowded at all in our area. No public bathrooms on the beach. Surprisingly, we spent a lot of time out by the pool. There were 4 full loungers and lots of other adirondack chairs and small drink tables. I found the house location to be perfect, walking distance to some bars/restaurants/stores. There is a fridge in the garage which was great to have for storing drinks and leaving the kitchen fridge for food. Wish I would have known this before we arrived because I would've bought more food on the grocery trip into town to avoid extra grocery runs. We did not use the TV in our room but I believe all of the others did and I was surprised all of the bedrooms had TV's. Only thing that was frustrating is they provide just one "starter" item like one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, one papertowel, one trash bag, etc., and there was no liquid dish soap or hand soap, so we had to buy all of those items. Found it a bit ridiculous for the price of renting this house. At the very least they could have a box of trash bags, dishwasher tabs, new sponges, liquid dish soap, etc. Overall gave it a 5 star because we had a lot of fun and were very comfortable in the home. I would stay here again.
We had a great time. Not sure about vacationing in Florida during hurricane season but the weather was absolutely perfect! The 3 minute walk to the beach was nice. The house is lovely! Perfect for 10 people, plenty of seating in dining room. The screened- in porch very nice for relaxing or playing poker or chess. Used the pool quite a bit. Garage is well stocked with pool/beach toys and chairs. Very nice. Plenty of nice large beach towels. Plenty of bath towels. I made the mistake of bringing towels and we did not need them. You can pack light as the laundry room has a wonderful washer and dryer. Kitchen is well stocked with any gadget we needed. Cooked most of our meals at the house. Has a nice Weber gas grill. Loved the water pressure in the shower. The bathrooms are small but had everything we needed.
House is in a great location. Close walking distance to the beach and shops. Whatever you do do not plan on doing much during the weekends other than the beach. Traffic is a joke and wait times for restaurants are over 1-2 hours. Property management was always great at responding when I had questions. A huge reason why I’m only doing 3 stars is because after a day of traveling and overly tired kids I went to the bunk room to put together my 2 year olds pack n play and right on the rug was a prescription pill. I was extremely upset! I sent a message right away and the next day I got a phone call apologizing and saying they would send the cleaning crew back over to clean. I declined since we were already settled in and the pill was already thrown away. The next morning I found another pill! Normally I wouldn’t care but since I had my toddler it worried me. If you like firm beds then you will like the beds here. We all slept terrible unless some of the adults passed out drunk haha beds were way to hard for all of us. Couch was better to sleep on. There were some dead cockroaches in one of the cabinets. House has everything you need for cooking and the extra fridge in the garage was great. The ugly grouper was our favorite place to eat. If you have young kids with you take them to the shiny aquarium? To paint sand dollars. The owners are so nice!! We would definitely come back to the island. If the beds were more comfy I’d stay at this house because it is in a great location.
We decided after one year of no vacations we would commit to a family friendly staycation in Florida with close family friends. It was the recipe for a perfect R&R get away. We really enjoyed our stay at the Happy Place. It is close to Holmes Beach (two easy walking blocks is the public beach access) homemade ice cream (amazing!) and multiple shops to pick up sunscreen fishing poles and pool stuff (which we didn’t need because the Happy place was well stocked with all of this!). The house was clean and well stocked with plates, pans and linens for the vacation. Washer dryer in unit for personal use. Pool very nice. Heated with plenty of shade or sun if needed. Screened in linai for indoor outdoor socializing and comfort. We traveled with a toddler who still needs a crib. The rental didn’t supply one so we rented one from “Just for fun” rentals and it was a breeze. No baby stuff is provided so bring your own or rent. Can’t say enough great things about this place. Love it and will be back again in the future!
This house had everything we needed and more for my family of 6 adults and 1 infant baby. We each had our own room and bathroom/shower to use for our stay, the house was very clean and spacious. The private pool was a bonus and perfect for a quick dip. We walked (and strolled my infant daughter) to the beach, to restaurants for dinner nearby, to the trolley to explore town, you didn't need a car at all! There is a local bar and some restaurants literally a few steps away and the ocean was just across one road. We did rent a car which helped to get groceries and to travel to and from the airport, but it is not required. I would highly recommend this home and location for a visit to sunny Florida!
Elise S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2020
Hi Elise,
Thank you very much for the great review! We are so glad that you enjoyed the home and the location of Happy Place! We look forward to welcoming your family back to our house again!
We had a blast and will come back if we can. Our family 8 had plenty of room and we loved it. Thank you!
David H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for letting us know about your stay with us at Happy Place. Please let us know when you're ready to visit Anna Maria Island again, we would love to have you stay with us again!
This was our first trip to AMI and so far has been one of our best family vacations. We wanted to be able to spend time together but have enough room for our own private space. We are grandparents and took our 2 adult children and their families. The Happy Place, was just perfect. Big enough for all of us. We were close enough to walk to the beach and when we didn’t feel like it, we could just hang out at the pool. The house was well supplied and at no point did we wish or need anything else. It also was close enough to walk for a quick meal at The Feast or Minnie’s Cafe. The younger adults enjoyed spending time away at The Doctor’s Office. If my family didn’t like to try different places every year we would always come back. Who knows this might make us break that tradition.
Karen W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard N.
16 Feb 2019
Great for large families!
This home is very good for a large family. This is the second time we have rented it. The pool is great for small children. The home itself was clean, and everything in working order.
Richard N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for letting us know that you and your family enjoyed your second stay with us at Happy Place. This is a great home and we hope to see have you visit us again soon!
About the host
Hosted by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
Family-owned and operated, Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals offers everything you are looking for in an Anna Maria Island vacation rental company – exceptional properties and quality service with a personal touch. Whether it's a family vacation or a romantic getaway, AMLVR has something for everyone. From beachfront to bayside, you can choose from a quaint one-bedroom cottage, a waterfront condo with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico, or a luxury six-bedroom pool home. AMLVR's vacation rentals offer authentic island living in paradise!
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