Title: Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=18994436&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool Family-friendly holiday home with an outdoor pool, 8-minute walk to Bradenton Beach ## Photo gallery for Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool - Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994500/18994436/d092e6de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994500/18994436/3c54efe6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994500/18994436/80f547bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994500/18994436/34937126.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994500/18994436/81169193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Happy Island Cottage, a modern beach house nestled in a quiet neighborhood with tropical greenery and large palm trees. Enjoy the private heated pool, relax on spacious decks or stroll down to the beach just steps away. With smart electronics and high-speed WiFi throughout, this 3-bedroom retreat offers comfort and convenience for up to six people. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool A 2000 sq/ft, 3 bedroom modern beach house with heated\* and very private pool. A perfect location just steps from the beach, marina and the main plaza with great shops, a grocery store and restaurants. No need to drive anywhere. Located in a quiet neighborhood with tropical greenery, large palm trees and flowers blooming. Sleeps up to 6 people, 3 car garage, 60” Smart TV with Netflix, 130 Mb/s dual band high speed wireless internet, wall TV's in every room. Smart electronics are all over the house with motion activated lighting, decorative night lights and the Nest thermostat. Make your vacation even more comfortable and worry free. A fully equipped kitchen with the modern appliances. Everything is always spotless clean. A laundry room with a large capacity LG washer and dryer for your convenience. 2 KING Beds, 2 Twin Beds and a Queen sleeper sofa to help you recover from your long beach days. A master bathroom with a large jet bath. An outdoor area right next to the pool with a large patio table set, grill, lounge chairs and plenty of additional seating. Two spacious decks to enjoy your morning coffee. Plenty of beach toys and a beach wagon. The house has electronic locks on the main door and the garage. So you don't need to worry about loosing the keys. We also have the pool alarms installed, in case you are travelling with small kids. Anna Maria Island offers a Free Trolley to tour the island. The stop is literally 100 steps away from the house. Come over and enjoy your Happy Island Cottage ;) ! \*AC is set to range 72F - 80F from April till Novemner. No exeptions please \* Pool Heater is optional - please contact us for details prior to your arrival. \* TVs are streaming through Amazon Fire Sticks. You are free to use any of your subscription services, but please remember to log out after your vacation. If you are not familiar with Amazon Fire Sticks or smart TVs in general, please search online for instructions. We do not provide assistance with basic operations. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Legal Mumbo Jumbo: (VRC) License Number: DWE5106980 Minimum stay requirements: weekly Number of on-site parking spaces: 4 Noise ordinance information: Holmes Beach, FL has a noise ordinance limiting sound to 65 dBA from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 50 dBA from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Car not required - Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces) - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Boat - Heated pool - Optional golf privileges - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93540000/93536500/93536442/ad0f41a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Manatee Public Beach: Cozy Getaway! 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Clean up grill - if used. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules AC is set to range 72F - 80F. No exeptions pls. No parties allowed, We are family vacation house in a residential neighborhood. No extra visitors allowed in the house, without prior agreement. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Happy Island Cottage Heated House Holmes Beach Happy Island Cottage Heated House Happy Island Cottage Heated Holmes Beach Happy Island Cottage Heated Happy Island Cottage With Heated Private Pool ## About the area Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at LECOM Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holmes-Beach.dx55128) [View more Holiday homes in Holmes Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holmes-Beach-Private-Holiday-Homes.d55128-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.50905%2C-82.71538&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=b3XaQ5RCqeXWh9GnPsCTXZHCklo=) Holmes Beach, FL ### What's nearby - ![Sarasota, florida, bradenton beach, Shutterstock ID 1052846027, Purchase Order: Wave 0 First Batch, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Hotels.com / BEX, Other: Mixed Budget](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621565259960/4bf2b734-4aa3-4dfe-b672-837a32a859e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bradenton Beach 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Sarasota_ManateePublicBeach_6296224-6](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296224/18840710-bafd-43ff-9c44-e17ae20fcfbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Manatee Public Beach 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Closed for Winter. Santa Cruz, California.; Shutterstock ID 539586901](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563219950/77164216-f43f-44c3-9283-b29b66691407.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) West Coast Surf Shop 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Island Gallery West 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Holmes Beach Beaches 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - The Ugly Grouper 2 min walk - Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe 18 min walk - The Sandbar Restaurant 6 min drive - Anchor Inn 4 min drive - Ginny's & Jane E's 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool have a pool? ### Is Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool? ### What time is check-in at Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool? ### What time is check-out at Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool? ### Where is Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 87 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca H. 5 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great girls getaway We stayed here for a few nights for a girls Anna Maria Island getaway with grandma, daughters and two granddaughters. We had a great time, the pool is wonderful, short walk to the beach, the place was clean and the owner was very helpful! We would definitely come back! ##### Rebecca H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peggy G. 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### March 2026 Alex met us at the house at check in, gave us an excellent recommendation for a restaurant (we went there twice), and was very responsive when we needed help with anything. We enjoyed our stay a lot! ##### Peggy G. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 4 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway Great location. Short walk to the beach and many restaurants. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. 25 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMI Vacation 2024 Beautiful home! Everything is very clean and well maintained. Amazing vacation for our first time at AMI ##### Mary M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne G. 21 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice Well maintained, good location! ##### Anne G. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madeleine S., Rochester, MI 3 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love Anna Maria Always enjoy our stay on Annamaria Island. Property was very nice with a private garden and pool. Alex was responsive and easy to get pucked in touch with. ##### Madeleine S. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara Q. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMI Heaven The house was perfect for our family, our host was super and really made us feel welcome and ensured we had everything we needed. The pool and pool area were spotless and relaxing and the beach was a really short walk away, best of both worlds. We’d return for sure😎 ##### Barbara Q. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan B. 12 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent pool deck and location Check in was a breeze. Communication with the host was excellent. Unless weather prevents it, Wednesday is always pool maintenance day and Alex always communicated before stopping over. Easy three block walk to beach access. There is no parking at this beach access which is a plus because there were less people. Ugly Grooper and shops are easy walking distance. If you bring a dog, the dog park is approximately three blocks away also. With the tiki bar Ugly Grooper so close their dumpster is right next door. Just be prepared for it to be dumped on a regular basis between 630-700am. Loud. By far our favorite part of this property was the pool deck. ##### Alan B. Stayed 28 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola A. 24 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Relaxation Just returned from a wonderful stay! Would recommend this house to anyone who wants a relaxing, refreshing break. ##### Nicola A. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria E. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location! We had a wonderful time during our stay. We loved the swimming pool and how close the house was to the beach and restaurants/coffee shops. Rooms are spacious and the owner was wonderful. We will be back! ##### Victoria E. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juliet V. 29 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our second year staying at this property, and we absolutely love it !! Perfect location ##### Juliet V. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kim D. 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Communication Disliked: Location #### Vacay 2025 This is our 4th time in AMI.. we have stayed at different properties, all have had different things to offer. This one was ok except we did not realize that we are on top of The Ugly Grouper. Trucks unloading almost every morning to deliver supplies to the restaurant. The pool was nice. ##### Kim D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin L. 30 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place! Book it! We had a fabulous stay at this property. The perfect amount of space for our family with very comfy beds, lots of seating, and just a comfortable feel. A 4 minute walk to the beach, it can't get any better! ##### Erin L. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel W. 18 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome time We had the best vacation we’ve ever had! ##### Joel W. Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark R. 22 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMI House with pool The house and pool were very well kept. The area was convenient, close to the beach and shopping. I would recommend this property. A great family location. ##### Mark R. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny M. 2 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience Our family enjoyed our stay at Happy Island. The house was clean, and the layout worked well for our family. The pool area is very nice. The location made it easy to access all the island has to offer. Alex is a very kind and helpful host. Would love to stay here again. ##### Jenny M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam O. 6 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location! The house was a short walk to the beach, and was close to everything you needed. Lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance. We really liked being so close to the north end of the island. The house was pretty much exactly as described, and the kids loved the playing in the pool every day after coming back from the beach. ##### Adam O. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeannie C. 21 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mother's Day We had a wonderful time. The pool was great, the location wonderful! Definitely get a golf cart to get around, it so much easier and can enjoy the island better. Definitely will be back! ##### Jeannie C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald S. 11 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### island Everything went great ##### Donald S. Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina C. 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family getaway We had a great time on Anna Maria Island! The house was in a great location - a few blocks to the beach and close to restaurants and shopping. The pool area is beautiful and was the perfect size for our family of 5\. The house is clean and had most everything we needed. It was so nice to have beach equipment (chairs, wagon, etc) there for us so we didn’t have to bring it. The owner came to check in with us and make sure the pool was clean. We would definitely recommend this house for a nice family getaway! ##### Tina C. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### John N. 25 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Island Cottage The home was very adequate and was found as advertised. Not having any toilet paper or paper towels was annoying, additionally I would have paid more to have access to the thermostat of the pool, set at 85 degrees and locked made the northern facing pool unusable. Owner was pleasant. ##### John N. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet W. 19 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best vacation ever! This was a wonderful place to stay. Clean and is supplied with everything you need. Alex will help out with any questions you need answered. Everything is in walking distance. Pool was the best! Every restaurant in Holmes Beach gets a five star. Rented a golf cart and toured Anna Maria and went to both piers to eat. Will be back next year. Thank you Alex for everything. The Woodwards ##### Janet W. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam O. 13 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The BFF Fifty and Fabulous Tour Fabulous place to stay. Centrally located. A stroll to the beach. The house had more than enough room for everyone and three bathrooms. The pool is spectacular and while having cocktails the Ugly Grouper next door plays music. There is a place to sit out od the sun. I highly recommend renting a golf cart. We rented from the Toy Barn. We all said we would be back and rent the exact house if we can. I also suggest experiencing some drinks at the doctors office. ##### Pam O. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 14 May 2013 #### A Perfect Stay in Paradise Our stay at the Happy Island Cottage far exceeded our expectations! The house was beautifully decorated and equipped with everything we needed to make our family vacation so comfortable and pleasurable with young children and babies. Exactly like the photos! The floor plan gave each family privacy. We enjoyed cooking our meals in a new kitchen and eating either inside or outside by the pool. The owners were so attentive to us and even provided cribs and playpens for the babies to be happy. The pool was so relaxing and we appreciated the alarms on the doors to keep the kids safe. Everything imaginable was in place for us to spend delightful days at the most pristine beach, only a short walk away (toys, towels, chairs, umbrella, wagon, mats). The house is located a few steps from the free trolley which was a great way to explore the entire island. After our island exploration, we decided that we liked this location best. We highly recommend the Happy Island Cottage to families who are desirous of a beach vacation on Anna Maria Island. We definitely want to return! ### 6/10 Okay #### Tony N. 9 Jan 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Home in paradise ? On reflection this property was very disappointing because we felt it needed some issues sorted as I wrote in the visitors book. The house needed a deep clean starting with the washing machine. Poor quality bedding and lack of sheets and no pillow protectors so some of the pillows were stained. We did report some cockroaches and the manager came and put some substance down in different areas. Some money should be invested in a good kettle , beach chairs and even some bikes would be a good idea like some properties do ! A good quality toaster and some table and chairs for the outside porch to make the most of the morning sunshine . This property sleeps 6 to 8 people but only has 2 lounges with no pads. Now for the health and safety issues. The bath needs a step because with the width of the bath it can be very difficult if you are short getting in and out of it .... I badly bruised my leg and do have photos to prove this. Silly timers in the bathroom and external stairs are dangerous. The manager provided a Christmas tree which was very kind but do feel that these issues should be looked at for the future. ##### Tony N. 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