Canal front cottage near the beach!

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Holmes Beach, FL

Bradenton Beach
5 min walk
Manatee Public Beach
7 min walk
Holmes Beach Beaches
8 min walk
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
36 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Stars on the Water by AMI Locals
Duplex in Holmes Beach, Florida
VRC21-000115

Perfect for anglers and beachgoers, Stars on the Water is a canal-front vacation home just a leisurely stroll from Manatee Public Beach! This two bedroom and one bath home features a private dock along with a spacious patio with plenty of seating and a BBQ area. Set out for exploration by foot, bike, golf cart, or trolley and try new restaurants, locally owned boutiques, historical landmarks, and so much more!

Highlights
• Canal front vacation home with dock
• Less than a 10-minute walk to the beach
• BBQ grill and outdoor seating
• Ground-level
• Near free Anna Maria Island trolley stop

You are welcomed with stunning water views as soon as you walk in. To the right is a living area with cozy seating and a large TV, and to the left in the formal dining room and fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

The bright primary bedroom has calming colored décor and a walk-in closet, and the second bedroom is perfect for the guests young at heart with two twin beds. The main bathroom has a walk-in shower and plenty of storage space for essentials. This home also shares a washer and dryer with the next-door unit.

Room Details
-Primary Bedroom: Queen bed and TV
-Second Bedroom: Two Twin beds and TV

Bring your own (or rent locally) kayaks and paddleboards, and enjoy Tampa Bay. Star planning your dream vacation today!

*Please note: 2 cars maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles.

This home is managed by AMI Locals, an Anna Maria Island property management company.

We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.

Please Remember: "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." *Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Bradenton Beach. Features include a water park. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
Splash around at the water park
Within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Manatee Public Beach

This vacation home offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

AMI Locals

Languages

Czech, English, German, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Internet

Internet access

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the sea
On the waterfront
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Near a zoo
In a village

Things to do

Water park
Fitness facilities nearby
Kayaking on site
Basketball nearby
Hiking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Golf nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Winery tours nearby
Fishing nearby
Swimming nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

No pets allowed

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 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 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

Stars on the Water by AMI Locals Holmes Beach

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Stars on the Water by AMI Locals Private vacation home

Canal front cottage near the beach! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfort

The property was very clean, comfortable and affordable! The communication was always fast and courteous! Will recommend this property to all my family and friends!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty R., Wilmington, DE

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Ashley C.

27 Jul 2024

No privacy, very dated. Uncomfortable.

This property is misleading, separate master bedroom but it has no privacy. There is a two cabinet door opening in the living room where you can directly open the cabinet doors and see into the master bedroom. There is absolutely no privacy provided. Dated home that offers no locks on the bedroom doors. Outside landscaping is in need of update and attention of overgrown bushes and weeds. Entire outside needs to be pressure washed. The washer is up on blocks, my husband and son had to pick it up multiple times as it’s not anchored to anything and falls off the blocks while running. The water hose is not long enough to reach your boat at the slip to access water. The beds are awful so bad we left one night early because I could not sleep another night on the concrete mattress and rough sheets provided. We tried to open the sofa bed to see if that would be more comfortable but no bedding was provided anywhere in the home for the sofa bed. The view is very nice and the locate is perfect but the home itself was anything but comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan and Stuart N.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Enjoyed our stay next to the canal. Great location to the beach and shopping.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

25 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this place!

The pics do not do it justice. It is larger than the pics reflect. Great location in a quiet neighborhood. The backyard dock area is awesome with inlet access, great views of the intercostal and the Sunshine Skyway. First time we didn't stay on the beach and it was a nice change. Thanks for sharing your property with us. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

17 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Perfect location with great views of the bay. We saw a couple of manatees swim by! Property is clean and is exactly as described. Plenty of closet space, too, which is a plus!

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish K.

12 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Our Stay

We loved our stay at Stars on the Water! My sisters and I chose this listing based on location and we weren't disappointed! Close enough to walk to the grocery store, the beach, shops, bars, and restaurants! We loved having the canal in the back yard, where we enjoyed the sun when not headed to the beach. Beach towels were provided, which was great as we had neglected to bring any with us. The management company was VERY responsive when we realized we had an ironing board, but no iron; they had one delivered within the hour. The home was clean and beds comfortable. We were happy there was a grill for eating in a couple of nights. All in all, very pleased with our stay! Thank you for having us!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Neil S., Birmingham, Michigan

1 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Anna Maria Winter Repreive

Property and location was great. An icemaker would have been nice, but ice trays worked fine. Only 2 disappointments. 1. A/C stopped working halfway thru our 2-week stay and was not repaired; AMI locals kept promising service calls that didn't happen. 2. Internet (2.4Ghz band) was extremely slow. 5Gz band was OK, but not great.

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

20 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great view! From back yard

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

18 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing canal front location!

This property is perfect! We were right on the canal and docked our 17ft boat right out back with easy and fast access to all waterways. Beautiful views of the bay and the Skyway Bridge, especially at night when it's all lit up. The rear canal facing living room is a wall of windows. We saw Manatees in the canal and had a visit from a great blue heron every evening! Amazing central location, just 3 miles north to Rod and reel pier or 3 miles south to Bridge Street area. Very close to the oceanfront, you could actually walk, and very close to Publix. We rented a golf cart and could be to the beach in 2 mins. The interior is so cute, well appointed, quiet and safe. Our mattress was extremely comfortable. All in all a great choice, especially for those bringing a boat! We can't wait to go back! Extremely satisfied!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vietta M.

25 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

Great location, very spacious! Everything we needed except a vacuum, mop, and ice maker. Loved the wall of windows and view of the bay was great. Would definitely stay again! Perfect for a small family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

6 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Experience

We absolutely loved our stay! The house was spotless with an open design and charming details. Communication was excellent!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Bonnie F.

23 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely stunning view

We loved our stay. This will be a re-book for us. The only downside was the one small bathroom. The open concept gave us great views outside.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina B., Oxford, Michigan

6 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing time at the water

We truly enjoyed our time at the property! The backyard on the canal was just beautiful, the house was very clean and had everything we needed. Walking to the beach just takes 5 minutes. We hope to be back in fall.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

First time in AMI

We absolutely fell in love with Anna Maria Island. All of the locals were so friendly. Everything was easy to get to unlike some tourist towns where you sit in traffic. We were even there 4th of July and the traffic seemed completely normal and not congested. We definitely want to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lola Z.

9 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

VIEW is INCREDIBLE

We brought the boat down and spent the ENTIRE trip in the back yard. Rented kayaks one day and launched right from the dock. The view from this house are unreal! Sunset was a must everyday we were there... I couldn't believe how amazing they were, picture on the site did not even do it justice! The house is very nice as well, clean and plenty of room for our family. We will rent this again for sure!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Koos P.

7 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Het huisje is ruim en heel schoon. Compleet ingericht met vaatwasser, wasmachine en droger. BBQ buiten. Enig minpuntje is het onhandige alarm op de zijdeur wat steeds ingedrukt moet worden. De locatie is geweldig; lekker aan een inham van de baai met uitzicht op de Sunshine Skyway. Heerlijk. Het strand is op 10 minuten lopen. AMI is ook super om per fiets te ontdekken. Leuke boetiekjes in de straat naar de City Pier.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023