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Surfside AMI; backyard oasis steps to beach, heated pool, putting green,+gear!

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12254 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Holmes Beach, you'll be by the sea, a 5-minute drive from Bean Point Beach and 5 minutes from Anna Maria Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from IMG Academy and 22.4 mi (36 km) from Tampa Bay.

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪North Shore Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Surfside AMI; backyard oasis steps to beach, heated pool, putting green,+gear!

Recently renovated in 2025, new kitchen, flooring and updated furnishings! Private beach getaway with a backyard oasis in a premium location, just 1 off the beach! This fun and convenient private home is a favorite amongst guests who return year after year! Located in the heart of Anna Maria Island, "SURFSIDE AMI" is close to all of the beach activities, shopping, dining, and entertainment. The beloved yellow house has been completely updated and furnished with well-appointed coastal decor. Many find the ground level living to be a luxury for guests of all ages. Jump right into the fun with many amenities included with the house rental: paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, umbrellas, wagon, baby gear, pool toys, games and bicycles. The best part? All of these conveniences are located 1 lot from the beach, that's about 170 feet or 50 meters from the Gulf of Mexico!

Your vacation begins as soon as you enter the ground level foyer with an open concept kitchen/dining/living room beyond. Glass french doors provide a glimpse of shimmering blue waters, which immediately draw you to the backyard pool and surrounding oasis of fun! Privacy fencing surrounds the backyard which includes lounge seating, outdoor table, putting greens, corn hole toss, and a bocce ball court. When you are ready to head inside, you will find two large king suites, laundry room and a 1 car garage located on the ground level. The poolside king suite has a walk in closet, private en-suite bathroom with a tile shower, TV and door to the pool area. Down the hall you will find another ground level king suite with trundle beds, a walk in closet, vanity and TV. The main bathroom has a tub/shower combo and is located just across the hall. The main living room has a deep, comfy couch with additional chairs and serves as a great place to chat, play games or watch tv. The dining room has seating for 14 with a large table and bar stools at the kitchen counters. The chef in the family will feel right at home in the large, open kitchen, which is stocked with cookware, plenty of dishes and utensils, a traditional coffee maker and a single cup Keurig coffee maker.

The second level is home to another king suite with a balcony, walk in closet, TV and a large en-suite tile bathroom with shower and double vanity. The neighboring second level family room provides an additional lounge area with a comfortable sectional sofa, mini fridge, TV, balcony and trundle beds. Adjacent to the family/trundle room, a private queen suite is tucked away with an en-suite bathroom and a private balcony.

Included with your stay, our fresh linens and towels are carefully selected for comfort and quality. Enhanced cleaning methods have been implemented as well. We love our repeat customers and want you to have a relaxing, beach vacation at the yellow house known as Surfside AMI!

Please note that golf carts must be leased separately through a private rental company. Should you wish to use a golf cart during your stay, we recommend that you reserve this as soon as you confirm your booking. A list of reliable companies can be provided by request. City of Holmes Beach noise ordinance includes Quiet Hours from 10:00 pm until 7:00 am daily. VRC 18-000097. Weekly and monthly rentals.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and an outdoor pool.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 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

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Paddleboard
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,737 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please clean all kitchen items and return to cabinets, extra cleaning fee may apply for dirty dishes left at the home.
No need to wash any linens or towels, cleaning service will remove all used linens.
Please put away all amenities on the property and notify management if anything is broken.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number VRC 18-000097

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Surfside is Just 1 off Beach Kayak Sup Bikes Golf Cart House
Surfside is Just 1 off Beach Kayak Sup Bikes Golf Cart
Surfside is Just 1 off Beach Kayak Sup Bikes Golf Cart House
Surfside is Just 1 off Beach Kayak Sup Bikes Golf Cart House
Surfside is Just 1 off Beach Kayak Sup Bikes Golf Cart

Reviews

Surfside AMI; backyard oasis steps to beach, heated pool, putting green,+gear! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation house and location. Short easy level walk to the beach. Having the pool was nice especially the little ones. The house had all the beach toys and chairs we needed. Paddles boards were nice to have as well! The house was stocked better than most also! Thanks for sharing this lovely home with us!
Sunsets are beautiful!
The Ugly Grouper restaurant was good!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home and amenities!

Can't say enough good things about this property and management. My favorite thing was the access to the beach....so close. The beach chairs, umbrellas, toys and paddleboards were so nice to have. This was the first property that the property management team came to meet us upon our arrival. It was so helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

My husband, 2 daughters, sons-in-law and my 4 grandchildren (ages 2 under 1, 2 years and 31/2) spent the week at Surfside AMI. It was a wonderful time. Prior to the trip the owner was very quick to answer any questions we had and once we were on the property Goose and Dan were very attentive. The location, the house and amenities were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional!

We had 7 adults and 6 kids from 8 mos to 5 years and loved this place! The house was beautiful and the layout worked great for our family. The pool and putting green in back were awesome and the location to the beach was perfect! We were a little further from our favorite restaurants and coffee shops on Pine Street than we had been in the past but it was all within walking distance and it worked out great. The amenities provided like bikes, kayaks, paddle boards., baby stuff, etc. were amazing. The kitchen was well stocked and layout was nice and open. We cooked most of our meals in and, from a cooks perspective, would have liked a couple bigger frying pans since we were cooking for a bigger group, and a big cast iron for the stove or grill would have been nice. Overall, the place was great!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break

Everything about this property was fantastic! Kudos to Goose and Gander, the property managers. Always fast to respond and very helpful and knowledgeable about the island. We had a fantastic trip and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antolin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break in Anna Maria

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Surfside home in AMI for our family Spring Break. The home was beautiful and contained everything needed for entertaining, cooking, relaxing for the week. The backyard was amazing and kept everyone occupied. The neighborhood was quiet but the location was amazing and allowed everyone in our party to spend time at the beach every day! Finally the property managers were very welcoming and accessible. Will definitely be returning to Surfside next time we are in AMI!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N., Aurora, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation House

Property was great and as advertised. We had 2 families of 4 (4 adults and 4 teenagers) and had plenty of space and privacy. The house had pretty much all you need from bathroom towels, pool towels and about anything you need in the kitchen to cook meals. There are beach umbrellas and plenty of beach chairs and a wagon to haul it all. The backyard is great and the pool is a nice change from the beach when needed. The only minor negative was not having the pool cleaned until Thursday night after a tropical storm passed by on the Sunday before and blew a lot of junk into the pool. We removed what we could and ignored the rest. We would definitely book again if we make it back to AMI.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay

Great and relaxing get a way
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean Paradise

So close to the ocean Beautiful weather Plenty of room for everyone Beautiful pool Amazings OK
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location for a family getaway

Perfect spot for families with multi aged kids. Especially teens! House is very well equipped, super clean and convenient to all AMI has to offer. Very easy check in check out process. 10 out of 10 !!!! Hope to visit again !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome House!

What a wonderful week at Anna Maria
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

Nice home for multi-generational stay. We are a foodie family who celebrated Thanksgiving and we were pleased w/the well stocked and spacious kitchen. Can’t beat the proximity to the beach-no need for a golf cart. Only glitch was the pool was dirty w/leaves and the heater was not on due to a breaker blow. Management dealt w/it in a timely fashion.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top Notch

The whole family enjoyed our stay. The ground level access is great for a family with young kids and elderly family. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything just as advertised

Beautiful property, excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. Loved the house and location. The property was very clean, spacious, convenient, private and had everything we could need. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas R., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and pool.

House was as advertised. Some areas of the house were showing wear & tear and needs some attention but generally a good well equipped house. Can't beat the location so close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location just steps from the beach, offering lots of amenities for you to enjoy.

Private pool was very enjoyable, offering sun and shaded space throughout most of the day. House supplies many pool and beach accessories to enjoy. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation

We loved this property and how close it was to the beach. The house set up is awesome with everyone having their own bathrooms. We had 5 kids, two 18 years olds and three 21 year olds. They loved it as well. Goose and Gander property managers did an amazing job! Even had a pizza there for us when we got to the house as it was super late and everything was closed. I had texted her from our plane after we had to land in Tampa. Nothing on the island was open that late and she helped us out in a jam! Everyone was starving and Goose was so kind. Amazing! They also took great care of the home that week. The home has everything you need- the kitchen had everything! We will defiantly book this home again. Maybe 2 weeks next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sian J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We had such an amazing stay. The property was perfect for our family and location wise ideal. This was our third stay on the island and we would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property, love Goose and Gander very responsive property managers.! Love the size, location!

We thought there was a golf cart should take that off the paperwork. All sold out on the island. Otherwise perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A trip to Paradise

Fabulous house with almost anything you could possibly need to be comfortable! The pool was simply delightful! It was just a few steps from the ocean!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House and Lovation

Beautiful home with excellent pool and backyard and just steps from the beach. So sad we could not book it next year because, not surprisingly, it was already taken
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D., Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location Location !

Surfside was perfectly located for the beach and we had everything needed to enjoy spending time on the sand and in the sea which was a bit chilly but it was only the beginning of April. Wonderful beach walks - I would suggest beach shoes though as in places the shells were crushed and rather sharp at the waters edge. At the beach house the pool was magnificent and really warm which was great for our grandchildren. There was plenty of room for all of us - 6 adults and 2 children - the bedrooms were larger than what you would get at most rentals and particularly very stylishly furnished. It was also good to have 2 large fridge / freezers as we did dine in for the majority of the week and having been at Disney for the first week of our vacation we had lots of laundry so 2 washing machines and 2 dryers were a bonus as well. We all loved having use of the golf cart to get around locally. Lastly, a special thanks to Kathy, Lori and Dan for making our stay so memorable and being so attentive in our many various requests which they responded to with such speed on all occasions. We love AMI and really hope to return one day in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location!

The home and property were perfect for our family. Tons of space and well stocked for everything you’d possibly need. All the little extras like fans for the rooms, pool toys, high chairs made it extra special. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022