Title: Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=27319734&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals ## Photo gallery for Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals ![Beach nearby - Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27320000/27319800/27319734/30806bef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27320000/27319800/27319734/6a64e97b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27320000/27319800/27319734/4c532189.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool, pool loungers - Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27320000/27319800/27319734/c6bdbad7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27320000/27319800/27319734/ea728075.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Barefoot Dreams, located in Holmes Beach, is a tropical retreat within walking distance to the Gulf of Mexico's white sand beach. Unwind by the private heated pool or enjoy an outdoor meal from the gas grill while relaxing on comfortable pool loungers. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Barefoot Dreams by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals 201 76th St. East Unit B, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 What You'll Love About This Home: Location! 5 Houses from the Beach! 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathroom 2 Queen Bed / 1 Twin over Twin Bunkbed / Twin Trundle Private Heated Pool Pool Loungers Outdoor Shower Gas Grill Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer Complimentary WIFI Dog Friendly - with pet fee - see info below Beach Chairs, Beach Towels, & Beach Wagon Parking for 2 Cars Details: Located in Holmes Beach, Barefoot Dreams is a quick walk to the white sand beach and sparkling clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Welcome to your vacation! Our beach house has everything you need to enjoy your stay on Anna Maria Island. The dine-in kitchen offers seating for four and is adjacent to the comfortable living area which is the perfect spot to relax in between trips to the beach. A cozy couch sits facing a flat-screen TV, and a cushy chair offers extra seating. The master bedroom features a queen bed and ensuite bathroom. For your guests, the other bedroom includes a queen bed, a set of twin over twin bunkbeds and a twin trundle bed. Each bedroom includes crisp linens and plush towels in the bathrooms from our professional linen service. Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a washer and dryer. The private heated pool highlights the backyard. Relax in a pool lounger and enjoy the island breezes of paradise while enjoying a meal from the grill. Barefoot Dreams is a dog friendly home! If you have added a pet to your reservation under the number of pets, the fee of $150 per dog plus tax has been added to your reservation total. Please note, there is a 2-dog limit. Barefoot Dreams is easy walking distance to Gulf Ave, restaurants, and the free island trolley, which 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. The perfect location for your next beach vacation! Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed, Twin over Twin Bunkbeds, Twin Trundle Bed, TV Please note: Amenities are subject to change. Driveway parking is available for a maximum of 2 cars. Parking for additional vehicles is not available. This home is part of a duplex, but you'll have your own private entrance, driveway, and yard. The only thing you might share with the neighboring unit is a wall—everything else is completely separate for your comfort and privacy. 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 six. VRC16-000396 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. VRBO BOOKINGS 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. GOOGLE VACATION RENTAL BOOKINGS Your payment is due in full at the time of booking and the final balance information above does not apply to your reservation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Pool loungers - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Heated pool - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting 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 - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![House, 2 Bedrooms | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123110000/123103600/123103566/0bb40a54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Barefoot Bungalow 2 Bedroom Home Holmes Beach - Washing machine - Dryer - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=123103566&PinnedHotelID=123103566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89510000/89506300/89506286/1d7be633.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Endless Summer- On Pine Ave, steps to beach & pier w/ water view & dock Anna Maria - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=89506286&PinnedHotelID=89506286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53210000/53200900/53200872/575238c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Delightful, comfortable villa just steps from the beach! 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 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. ### Property is also known as Happy Heron Coastal Cottages Pet Friendly 1 Block To Holmes Happy Heron just A Block From Beach! Happy Heron 2 Bedrooms Just A Block From Beach! Pet Friendly Home - 1 Block to Beach Holmes Beach Pet Friendly Home 2 Bedrooms Just A Block From Beach! Happy Heron just A Block From Beach! Newly Remodeled! Pet Friendly Home - 1 Block to Beach Private vacation home 449540 ## About the area 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. 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%7C27.51770%2C-82.72554&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YT-GrfVefwVEhUXjNckV8YBIr3g=) 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 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Anna Maria Beach is beautiful. It's one of several beaches on Anna Maria Island and doesn't have any facilities, so it's less visited.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/74028/f8a55dee-d0af-4c64-9fd9-1dc9ef841ead.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Palmetto Avenue Beach 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296242/6517b6ba-dfa8-46db-a9d7-d7cec5c7f5e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Island Players 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - ![Sarasota_AnnaMariaIslandMuseumandHistoricalPark_6295969-2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295969/4a4727c9-1fda-423e-8825-ead5cae33120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Island Gallery West 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) 31 min drive ### Restaurants - The Ugly Grouper 3 min drive - Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe 5 min drive - The Sandbar Restaurant 3 min drive - The Waterfront Restaurant 4 min drive - Ginny's & Jane E's 18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a pool? ### Is Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals? ### What time is check-in at Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals? ### What time is check-out at Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals? ### Where is Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 31 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alma V. 15 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Pet areas safe. Excellent home clean and beautiful. Very comfortable beds. Best sleep ever. Best vacation ever ##### Alma V. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vickie M. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beach access Great property for a smaller group. Loved the pool ##### Vickie M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay 28 Apr 2024 #### Nice house Nice home close to beach. Clean and pretty backyard and pool. Couch needs to be updated. Peeling material and sinks in the middle. Good for small family. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey M. 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! Property was pristinely clean. We enjoyed the pool. Bed comfortable and enough room for a family of 6 to have enough space. Quick walk to beach. One minor incident when the dryer stopped working, but the office had it fixed in less than 24 hours and were very helpful. This was our favorite vacation yet! Will book again. ##### Lindsey M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan W. 29 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it Impressed with the cleanliness which is very important to me. Even the front and back yards were immaculate! Location is great and privacy superb especially for a corner lot. My only suggestion would be to provide complete beach equipment, otherwise - perfect! I would stay here again in a heartbeat. ##### Meghan W. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Sheila G. 18 Nov 2023 #### Barefoot Dreams Barefoot Dreams is a lovely place to stay location is the best,very close to a wonderful Holmes beach easy to walk or drop off your stuff in your car. The only reason I would not give a 5 star rating primary bedroom mattress needs to be updated not comfortable and shower needs to have more of a closure so floor does not get so wet. ##### Sheila G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Sheila G. 18 Nov 2023 #### Barefoot Dreams Barefoot Dreams is a lovely place to stay location is the best,very close to a wonderful Holmes beach easy to walk or drop off your stuff in your car. The only reason I would not give a 5 star rating primary bedroom mattress needs to be updated not comfortable and shower needs to have more of a closure so floor does not get so wet. ##### Sheila G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vickie 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very quite, close to the beach ##### Vickie Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### G R. 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The rental was exactly as listed. Location is a short walk to the beach and having the pool was a bonus. We loved it. Sitting out back or in the front yard both gave you the sense of privacy with lush landscape. We will definitely stay again. ##### G R. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Adam B. 1 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome beach house Great spot for a small private family vacation! ##### Adam B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb B. 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property was a slice of AMI heaven! The proximity to the beach, the size of the house, the landscaping & pool in the backyard - everything was just perfect! ##### Deb B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tommy T. 2 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Block from the beach and in a great location. We enjoyed our stay in the beach cottage. ##### Tommy T. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam G. 29 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for our needs and great location for walking to the beach. Highly recommend! Had a great time with family and friends while staying at this rental. Clean and had all amenities needed ##### Pam G. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard P. 2 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice spot very close to beach Place was clean and well maintained. ##### Richard P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Lou Ann W. 11 Feb 2023 #### Perfect for Us! My husband and I have been coming to AMI for years and this place has been the best as far as proximity to the beach and shopping in both directions…easy walk to all. We spent many evenings on the front porch and enjoyed the privacy the beautiful landscaping provided. We would definitely stay again. ##### Lou Ann W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc V. 8 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and location The house was perfect for our family of four. It was very clean and seems to have been updated recently which was very nice. The front and back yards with the artificial turn was fantastic and much cleaner to have our dog outside with us. The pool, while small, was great for cooling off and relaxing. Finally, the location was great and central to many island attractions. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Marc V. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Juan H. 20 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location! Old Florida charm. Very clean! Tastefully updated bathrooms! This property is situated within walking distance from the beach and a short drive from restaurants. Awesome maytag washer and dryer. The only drawbacks are the unappealing back yard and lack of privacy. ##### Juan H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William K. 22 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Rental for Us We had a great week. Unit was as described and advertised. The pool is smaller than we expected, but exactly as pictured. Daughter used it every day. ##### William K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian S. 17 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach bungalow for small family Everything was as stated for our rental. It was the perfect size and space for my wife and two kids, age 11 & 7\. Location being a block from beach access was great. An easy walk back and forth with beach gear on a cart. The small pool was a homerun for our two kids. It's small but deep enough that the kids enjoyed daily. It was perfect for morning and evening entertainment for the kids. The location is pretty quiet and the north end shops and restaurants are a short 3 min golf cart/drive. Same for shopping on the southern end of AMI. We couldn't have been happier with our stay and would love to come again. ##### Brian S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Vanessa F. 19 Oct 2022 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### First and last VRBO experience We were scheduled to arrive week after Ian. I called before Ian asking for guidance as I had vehicle and a hotel reserved as well for this trip. Agency said they would communicate with me throughout week. Day before we headed out I had not heard from anyone so I left message at emergency phone number explaining I needed to know what to do….no response. Next morning I received check-in info so I thought surely this is agencies response to my inquiry, so we left from SC. After traveling all day, and already in FL, hours before checking in I received a phone call stating we could not be accommodated and could be rescheduled for following year. I couldn’t believe it! No communication as promised until too late. I requested a full refund. Took a chance and called another agency on island and they had an available house, same price but much bigger. Won’t go thru VRBO again, never know who stands behind it ##### Vanessa F. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Ronald M. 29 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location #### Pleasant Stay Overall, our stay at this location was fine. There was some confusion concerning the property being a duplex vs a single family home. We don't recall the Vrbo listing saying the property was a duplex, which it was. In the end, that turned out to not be a big deal. We actually parked in the wrong driveway when we arrived, and worked out the confusion with the other renter. Otherwise, there were some minor issues with the rental home including: Only one key was originally provided, and it only opened the front door, not the back. A few lights were burned out, the toilets did not properly flus (had to hold the handle down). I temporarily fixed one toilet, since it would not fill with water. Most of the electrical outlets in the living room and bedrooms were outdated, and not able to accommodate 3 pronged plugs. Given the house was nearly concealed by abundant vegetation/plants, there were persistent spiders and large webs to navigate in front of the home. Finally, there was a very strong smell of rotting trash coming from somewhere in the backyard that made it unbearable to sit on the back patio. We think the smell was coming from another rental property, so it was out of our control. With that said, there were several positives, including: the location was great, both a short walk to the beach and close to Anna Maria Island Trolley stops, the AC and hot water worked well, and it was a big bonus to have a washer/drier at the house. Note: the free trolley on the island was a great service, and was how we did most of our traveling during the week! Also, I believe I called the management company 2 or 3 times within the first few days concerning the above issues (except for the toilets), and each time the response was quick and they solved the issue. Overall, I would recommend this location.. Comments not directly related to the property/owner: I was not pleased with the amount of added fees that were tacked onto the property rental price during the booking process. The property rental fee alone seemed reasonable, but the added fees (cleaning, pet, vrbo fee, taxes, etc.) added about 40-45% to the base price! The bill itemization was a bit misleading and even hard to follow, and seemed that I paid more than was originally advertised. ##### Ronald M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Autumn P. 27 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### November getaway Loved the heated pool, house and location :) ##### Autumn P. Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawnda G. 16 Oct 2022 #### 5 Stars Perfect! ❤️ ##### Shawnda G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricardo S. 20 Aug 2022 #### 5 Stars Great place, very clean and well maintained, loved the pool and how near it was to the beach ##### Ricardo S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 29 Apr 2022 #### Barefoot Dreams The updates; landscaping, pool, and new furniture were a wonderful surprise. The cleanliness upon arrival was top notch. Our suggestion is this, having sheets that fit the bed (in master) would make so much more sense and definitely look and feel better. It was a constant struggle. The washing machine kept having hiccups during white cycles and dryer at times, took 2 rotations as well. These are not huge issues but would make the stay much better. We do love this area and have rented here specifically, 4 times and will again next year. Thank you ---