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A heated pool, pool loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Beach nearby
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Bradenton Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Island Players
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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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/ Queen Sofa Bed
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 Towels, Beach Towels
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.

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.

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During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Bradenton Beach. Features include a water park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washer/dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Bradenton Beach and a 2-minute drive from Palmetto Avenue Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Jet skiing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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
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Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach access
Great property for a smaller group. Loved the pool
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
November getaway
Loved the heated pool, house and location :)
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little retreat in Anna Maria Island
The company made sure to reach us for checking in instructions, the chexk in process was seamless, the property clean and the location good. The only issue we had was the pool door alarm which came off the wall in the middle of the night and would not stay in place...so after multiple attempts we had to cut the wire..
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Desiree C.

Great Location
This property has a great location Holmes beach. The overall condition of the property is good. Recently renovated baths and kitchen. There were some issues, though. First, we arrived after 4 pm and the cleaning staff was still in the property . Not only that, the cleaning that was done was superficial, at the best. Also this is duplex unit and there is no privacy in he backyard between the 2 units (only some small palms dividing the 2 duplexes). The unit is not stocked. For example the was only salt and coffee on the pantry for cooking. No cleaning products, no paper towels, vacuum, or even a broom to sweep the floors; this is a beach rental after all. During the week we needed to at least sweep the floors so we bought a broom, paper towels, and lysol to clean the day we arrived. We left it for the benefit of the next guests. The baths had only 1 bar soap in each, so there were no hand soaps in the vanities. Again we bought and left them for the benefit of the next guests. In the era of Covid you need more of this items in the units. As off beach items in the unit, there were only 3 beach chairs, in extremely poor condition, full of sand when we found them, in a closet that was very dirty. The great location and the overall good condition of the unit construction obviously made the over all experience a good one. And of course Anna Maria Island is a great place to visit and unwind for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Ronald M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Juan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and beautiful!
We had a wonderful week! The house was very clean with lots of towels - better than some of the 'professional' property managers. We loved the decor. Excellent A/C, washer/dryer, TV. Only a short walk to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness
FL stay during COVID
This was such an adorable cottage. We just loved it. We were able to work and do school from here. Amazing location.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin G., Fairway

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
I’m hesitant to disclose how much we really liked this place, as we want it to be available for us next year:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot very close to beach
Place was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katisha R., Charlotte USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Happiness in small spaces
Pros: Great location, newly remodeled with a well stocked kitchen for cooking since my family preferred to cook in the home. Property was very cute and easy to find. Had plenty of useful item we could take with us to the beach as well. Loved the outdoor shower. Cons: could use a mattress topper for sofa sleeper. The beds were ok not the most comfy but they worked for the amount of time we stayed. Took a while for the properties ac unit to cool down. Would definitely stay there again however.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Carmen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Poor Landscaping
Poor landscaping and too many mosquitos outside and in the barbeque area due the landscaping. The beach chairs in poor condition and very uncomfortable. Good location.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fun getaway to AMI
We enjoyed the property and it’s proximity to the beach. The bathrooms and kitchen were newly updated and wonderful. We loved the outdoor shower and dinners on the patio.

8/10 Good

Tommy T., FLORENCE, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Block from the beach and in a great location. We enjoyed our stay in the beach cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Blaze A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Amazing stay. Beautiful home/Location. Already looking into next years stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann H., Isle of Palms, SC

Great little property for a beach getaway
We visited for a long weekend and were happy to find the place very updated, very clean and accurate in being close to the beach. Everything was as described. The property owners don't seem to be available after 4 or 5 pm though, so be sure to contact them early if you have questions. Also, the main bed was very soft. Other than that, we enjoyed this cute little property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

Convenient, quiet location close to the beach. Clean and well appointed.
Unfortunately our long weekend stay was cold and rainy. The rental was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

James B., ZANESVILLE

Loved Happy Heron
We loved our week at Happy Heron. It was clean and comfortable. Close to the beach and the trolley. A nice quiet area. Plenty of good places to eat and listen to live music in the communities that make up the area. Plan to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018