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Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven!

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Holmes Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. .This beach vacation home is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from IMG Academy and 22 mi (35.4 km) from Tampa Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rod and Reel Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 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.

Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven!

Our Paradise Regained!
After months of hard work, the reconstruction after significant damage caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton has been completed. Thanks to all of you who reached out to show your support and to those who have recently booked with us on faith, even without up-to-date pictures of the property. Our Blue Heaven is ready to be the backdrop for many more memory-making years!

OBH is located on a corner lot in a quiet, residential neighborhood a short, straight block's walk to the white sand beaches. Guests young and old love the private, fenced-in backyard and covered back porch. Sit and relax rain or shine with a view of one of the largest private pools on the island. The pool has a brand-new electric heater/cooler to ensure that the temperature is perfect for you and your family no matter the season.

Our family purchased OBH from the family who originally built it in 1966 with whom we have remained friends. The home is newly restored and comfortable for guests of all ages. We are confident that you will find all the comforts of a home away from home and are proud to have many repeat guests with whom we have established very friendly relationships. We hope to host you soon and are always available to answer any questions that you might have.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Katherine Girgenti

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking allowed.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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

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
Note from host: Our house is in a quiet, residential neighborhood.
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
Property Registration Number 8136014466

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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AMI is Paradise Destination Join us Some Fun sun House
AMI is Paradise Destination Join us Some Fun sun Holmes Beach
AMI is Paradise Destination Join us Some Fun sun House
AMI is Paradise Destination Join us Some Fun sun Holmes Beach
AMI is Paradise Destination Join us Some Fun sun

Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven on AMI

If you are looking for a cozy home to rent on AMI, Our Blue Heaven is your place. Everything you need is there, and has been lovingly restored since the hurricanes.. The owners are a wonderful couple, and very attentive to anything you might need concerning the house. The beach is a short two block walk, shopping and restaurants are within walking distance as well. For days that are too windy at the beach, the private pool at the home is divine. We love Our Blue Heaven!
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

The best

It was clean , private, relaxing everything you need was there. Great place and would go back again . Thanks for a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Everything about this house and location is perfect. We are all obsessed with the pool! Can’t wait to come back in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Easy walk to the beach (3min) with a private pool and great yard for gilling. Very efficient host- Very cozy cottage feel. Would definitely revisit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

First

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S., Chattanooga, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Delight

This house such a delight to stay in during our Fourth of July vacation week! It is difficult to find small but updated homes like this on AMI. The covered back porch and pool area were our favorite, but really the house had everything we needed and more. It felt like much more like staying in someone’s well-cared-for home instead of in a bland, characterless vacation property. And in the perfect location for the beach and all the fun of AMI. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

derek p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Great house with the best host on Vrbo!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

eileen c.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMI family vacation

Our family had a wonderful, memorable vacation. Everyone enjoyed the pool, especially our water logged children. Location was key. Host communication was seamless. Any minor things are insignificant and not worth mentioning. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax and enjoy life!

This is an old Florida home with some updates. It is comfy and “homey”. Short walk to the beach and a great pool! Katherine, the owner, is a delight. A great place to unwind, for sure.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tierney D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

This home is the perfect place for a family. The heated pool kept the kids occupied on the cooler days and it was easy to watch the children in the pool from anywhere in the house. This meant I could be doing laundry or prepping a meal while keeping an eye on the kiddos. The furniture was comfortable, too, which is not always the case in rentals. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Natasha P., Eagan, MN

Disliked: Cleanliness

Older Home

My family and I visited 10/28/23-11/4-23 for a family vacation. We booked this property for being close to the beach, heated pool and it was cheaper than other properties. Unfortunately, this property had more negatives than positives. The positives were the short walk to the beach and the backyard with lights which had a covered patio that we ate at every meal. The negatives were no check in from the owners once we got there to see how things were going or if we needed anything, lack of communication from the owners, grill didn't work, TV didn't work which not the end of the world as we didn't go there to watch tv but would have been nice to watch a Halloween movie or two, pool was not heated as the listing said, the place overall was very dusty and did not look like it had been cleaned, the washer smelled very strongly of mildew so we ended up taking our clothes to a laundromat. Then there is the issues of the cockroaches that we found. At first it was only a couple which not the end of the world but then we had found one in a drawer with cooking utensils which prompted my husband to remove the drawer and that is where we found A LOT of dead ones. We had messaged the owners about them and the response we got back we didn't feel it was professional. We do not recommend this property nor will we rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A few unexpected things.

The instructions seemed to contradict check-in time, in one place it said 4 pm, and in another, it said 6 pm. We had no problem getting to the house and got right in with the code given to us. The instructions seemed to be outdated, referring to masks that must be worn on Anna Maria Island. That should be revised. I saw a few wearing one. What seemed to be the master bedroom and bath, there was a pile of bed linens on the floor against the bed with a note saying "Xtra master quilt & shams"; the top bed sheet on the bed was all wrinkled and looked as though the bed had not been changed; in the bathroom, there was a basket presumably for used towel one. In what seemed to be the master bedroom and bath, there was a pile of bed linens on the floor against the bed with a note saying "Xtra master quilt & shams"; the top bed sheet on the bed was all wrinkled and looked as though the bed had not been changed; in the bathroom, there was a basket presumably for used towels and it hadn't been emptied. (I have photos to validate those facts). We thought the cleaning people didn't complete the job and forgot to return. Otherwise, we had a wonderful time. The kitchen had every utensil a chef would and abundant china and glassware. We were disappointed that there were no "lounge chairs" by the pool. We got by with the large tubes. Katherine was very responsive when I contacted her to see if I had left 2 pairs of my glasses. In the meantime, I found them in my suitcase LOVED IT.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holmes Beach

Very Clean.Great Location. Down the street from a beautiful beach. Decorations enhanced the beach vibe. Outdoor space very private and tropical. Would definitely recommend this unique piece of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J. V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach house!

The house has everything you need for a relaxing beach escape. You can walk less than 2 blocks to the beach or just enjoy the backyard pool. It's perfect for the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dyan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We had a wonderful week at AMI. Loved this rental! The pool was definitely the highlight. Also, very clean, spacious, great location. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxation

Our stay was amazing, property was clean, well organized, and full of fun. After an amazing day at the beach, this was the perfect place to relax the rest of the evening. Owner was amazing in the way the one small hiccup with the property and stayed in touch above and beyond to see that it was handled. Look forward to staying at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Missed the fun in Anna Maria

Due to Winter Freeze storm we were not able to visit FL. Airports closed until 27th in MI. Katherine did offer to rebook us in January/February. She was very responsive and seemed to care!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ali M., Waukee

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the sun!

This place is the ultimate perfect vacation home! Large rooms through out, ample space for all of us. I especially appreciated how many essential items there were for us to use. Laundry detergents, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, etc. The backyard is exactly how it appears. An absolute oasis! I can't say enough about the pool, sitting areas, bar, and our favorite game, JENGA! The night lighting is soo awesome! There is just too much to type to explain how wonderful this property is. Thank you for such a wonderful, lovely, fun home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time on AMI!

Great location with an incredible back patio and pool area. The house is well-stocked with housewares and most everything you need to enjoy the pool and beach. Katherine was very communicative leading up to and throughout our stay. We’d stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing in paradise

We had the most wonderful stay, and can not wait to return.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Time in Blue Heaven

Fantastic!! Blue skies and pleasant weather let us enjoy the fantastic pool. The location is so perfect for a short walk to the beach. The house has a lot of enjoyable amenities. It’s a place that we will continue to go to.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little bit of paradise!

Great location! A very short block or so to the beach. The backyard with the pool was an oasis! We split our time between the pool and the beach. We spent most of our evenings playing games on the table on the covered patio- a little chilly in the evening while we were there so no evening swims. Enough space for the 6 of us. The kitchen was supplied well with all the needed items for cooking meals at home. Communication was fantastic- Katherine responded promptly. The only negative (and the host has no control over it)- the neighbor's pool filtration/pump was extremely loud- it didn't sound like it was working properly- detracted a bit from the beautiful ambiance Katherine and Joe have set up in their backyard oasis.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tarrah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent house, perfect location!!

Our family visited AMI for the 1st time ever in June of this year. We absolutely loved our stay at Blue Heaven!! We spent every night in the back yard by the pool and under the covered patio. The location of the house was perfect being only a block from the beach. We did rent a golf cart for the week but we walked to the beach a good bit too. There were plenty of beach chairs, beach and pool toys for the kids, and anything else you may need in the garage. We loved our stay so much that we have already booked again for next year! Can’t wait🌞
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great villa

Wonderful villa in a brilliant location just 5 minutes walk to the beach. Very spacious and couldn’t have asked for a nicer pool. Katherine was very helpful when I had a few questions and we would 100% stay here again if visiting the island
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022