Escape to Island Time, a tropical retreat inspired by beautiful island destinations. Unwind in the private heated pool, catch sunset every evening and rest peacefully each night. With free WiFi, DVD collection on flat screen TV and Tiki umbrella in the backyard oasis you'll feel right at home.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61280 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free internet
Parking and transport
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the sea
Things to do
Heated pool
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,280 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
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. Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide
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.
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).
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Tropical-themed getaway w/ heated private pool - walk to free trolley, shopping Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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!
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
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.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Trisha G.
23 Jul 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Billy C.
27 Jul 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.