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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4176 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪27 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 15-minute drive of Coquina Beach and Bean Point Beach. .This beach vacation home is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from IMG Academy and 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from Tampa Bay.

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬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.

Beloved beachfront, beautifully reimagined.

Beloved beachfront, beautifully reimagined. Valhalla Downstairs has been a guest favorite for years—people return again and again for unbeatable Gulf-front location and walk-right-to-sand convenience. After a complete September 2025 remodel, this ground-level retreat keeps everything guests loved while adding stunning open floor plan, designer finishes, and curated coastal style.

What Past Guests Loved
"We have taken this trip 8 years in a row… location makes it." – Willard
"Walk right out on the sand… perfect for a couple." – Cathy A.
"Beds were super comfortable… can't beat the location." – Marie R.
These experiences built Valhalla's reputation. The remodel ensures future guests enjoy the same beachfront magic with all-new comfort and style.

Open Floor Plan with Gulf Views
Dramatic renovation removed walls, creating flowing sightlines from bedrooms through living room to spectacular beach-facing windows. See the Gulf from nearly every room—even from your bed. Modern LVP flooring throughout. Recessed LED lighting. 744 sq ft lives substantially larger.

Designer Kitchen
Completely redesigned with gorgeous gray shaker cabinets, eye-catching geometric floral backsplash, white quartz countertops. Stainless appliances: French-door fridge with ice/water, gas range, microwave, dishwasher (new addition guests requested). Under-cabinet lighting. Eat-in dining with wood table, French bistro chairs. Gulf views from dining area.

Stylish Living Room
Comfortable gray sofa (converts to queen sleeper), hand-selected vintage rattan accent chairs with chevron cushions—curated pieces with personality. Glass-top bamboo coffee table, white cottage media console, woven seagrass lamps. Smart TV. Blue-gray accent wall. Large windows and beach door flood space with light and views. Plantation shutters.

Sleeping & Spa Bathroom
Sleeps 6. Primary: Queen bed, vintage wood headboard with geometric fretwork, wicker nightstands, nautilus shell art, blue-gray accent, plantation shutters, TV, ceiling fan. Guest: Queen bed, reclaimed wood headboard, metal/wood nightstands, TV, ceiling fan, large closet. Living: Queen sleeper sofa. Stunning bathroom: Large-format taupe tile, frameless glass shower, LED-lit mirror, wood-tone vanity. Resort-level finishes.

Indoor Laundry (Major Upgrade!)
Full-size washer/dryer now inside unit in dedicated laundry room with window and beach gear storage. No more going outside for laundry—guests specifically requested this improvement.

Beachfront Patio Paradise
Covered patio with composite decking, exposed wood beams. Bright yellow Adirondack chairs, woven bistro dining set, charcoal grill. Step directly onto white sand—your beach setup is literally seconds away. Unobstructed Gulf views. Morning dolphin shows. Spectacular sunsets. This is the magic.

Ground-Level Convenience
No stairs. Easy grocery unloading. Simple beach access. Practical advantage adds up over a week's stay.

Prime Location
3216 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Directly on beach. Walking distance: Publix, Walgreens, restaurants, shops, free island trolley. Perfect combination of beachfront position and walkable amenities.

Modern Amenities
High-speed WiFi. Smart TVs in living room and both bedrooms. Central AC/heat. Ceiling fans. Complete kitchen with cookware/utensils. Quality linens/towels. Beach gear storage. Outdoor shower. Parking for 2.

Pet-Friendly
One small pet welcome, $150 fee. Direct beach access perfect for morning dog walks.

Need More Space?
Valhalla Upstairs (3BR/2BA, sleeps 5) available separately. Book both units for up to 11 guests total sharing spectacular beachfront location.

Perfect For
Couples, small families, friends, pet owners, repeat guests, anyone valuing direct beach access. Ground-level means no stairs. Beachfront means steps to sand.

Practical Details
2BR/1BA, sleeps 6, 744 sq ft. One week minimum. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Smart TVs. Indoor laundry. Dishwasher. Covered beachfront patio. Parking for 2. Remodeled September 2025.

Managed by Island Vacation Properties—25 years trusted service.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby and surfing/body boarding nearby.
Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

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

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,896 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is also known as

Vrbo Property
2531-174499

Beloved beachfront, beautifully reimagined. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

My friend and i stayed in the downstairs unit and it was great! Immaculate and furnished nicely, although we didn’t cook, the kitchen was nicely stocked with all kinds of dishes and cookware. The sunsets from the private beach are breathtaking, too!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

judy g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location

Nice and clean duplex. Right on the beach. All beach toys provided.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little piece of Heaven❤️

My two week stay was awesome, wish it would have been longer. Beautiful area of Holmes beach, step out the door and the beach is right there. Clean white sand and beautiful water. We were impressed how comfortable the beds were along with the comfy pillows. Definitely coming back to such a cozey beach house . 🏝
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S., Narrows virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Super nice location

We had an awesome time on AMI. We loved the downstairs Valhalla. This place is in a wonderful location and right near several places for all your needs. The house is right on the beach. Never had to put our shoes on the first time. Step off the porch and your in the sand! Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Steps from the beach and a perfect place to get away from it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy t., Olathe

Liked: Cleanliness

Special

It was just what we were wanting....on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

1st Anniversary

The property location is awesome.. it needs some updates, kitchen was tight, no temp. on oven, office fixed tv issue right away..but overall we had a great time..right on the beach...
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sydney B., Indianapolis, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

This house was perfect for my family. We have 4 kids ages 9,5,4,2. This place easily fit us all with the pullout couch. They have updated some of the furniture than what is pictured! The location is perfect and within walking distance to anything you could need! Beach was stunning! We can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay and graduation celebration

Walk out to beach - perfect. Able to connect with family. Only 1bathroom was a challenge. Hand washing dishes had not planned but not a big deal. Walking distance to anything needed including ice cream shops. Oh construction next door was never mentioned.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable rental with a great view

The 2 bedroom rental was clean and comfortable, and had a great view from the front deck. There are a few things that were a bit negative, no dishwasher, the washer/dryer were rusted and accessed by outside door, and footsteps of people upstairs were quite loud. However, we still had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location, right on the most beautiful beach. Walking distance to shopping, dining. Golf cart is a must 🙂 House very comfortable, quiet. Would love to go back. We had an issue with accessing the property in the middle of the night. The keyless entry provided did not work. After reaching the on call person we were informed that they had issue with the lock and we need to pick up a key at the office. No one checked on us, when we dropped the keys at the office the staff was not interested In who we are, where we stayed, etc. No customer service.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Donna L., National City

Anna Maria Island

You can't get a better view or beach. Kitchen and bathroom great. Bedroom carpet in desperate need of replacement as were kitchen chair cushions. Dish drainer disgusting. Need to go outside to get to laundry room which was in need of cleaning.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

baxter g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Valhalla Downstairs Unit

Do not hesitate to stay here. Accommodations are OK, but this spot on the beach and Island are amazing! And FYI, make sure you look in to and reserve you "Beach Buggie" a few weeks in advance to arriving.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dragana K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had an amazing time

I stayed at this property with my family, with grown kids 20 and 30. We had an amazing time. This property has everything you need for your stay. The location is top notch. We’ve stayed on AMI 9-10 times, it is our favorite place in Fl., this property was the best by far. Hoping to visit again soon.🌝🌴🐳
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020