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Valhalla Upstairs • Panoramic Gulf View Retreat

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, stereo
TV, fireplace, stereo
Outdoor dining
Escape to the secluded beach of Anna Maria Island at Valhalla, where you can unwind in a Gulf-front duplex with a large covered deck. Watch dolphins play and sunsets unfold while enjoying BBQs, outdoor seating areas, and modern amenities like smart TVs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5176 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

Valhalla Upstairs • Panoramic Gulf View Retreat

Guests have long praised the views and location of Valhalla Upstairs. With a full remodel debuting September 27, 2025, this Gulf-front haven will offer the same breathtaking panoramas—now enjoyed from a brand-new open-air deck paired with upgraded interiors and modern comforts.

Property Features
3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 5
King bed + 3 Twin beds
Brand-new open-air deck with panoramic Gulf views
Mix of new & curated furnishings
Renovated kitchen with dishwasher + dining area
Spacious living room with fireplace & Smart TV
Smart TVs in each bedroom
In-unit washer & dryer
Central A/C + high-speed Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly (1 small pet with $150 fee)
VRC16-000569 | One-week minimum stay
Parking for 3 vehicles

What Past Guests Loved
Reviews from before the remodel give a glimpse of Valhalla’s enduring appeal:
“We sat for hours watching the waves, birds, and sky.” – Jill R.
“This place is beautiful, clean, updated and the views are amazing.” – G. Anderson
“Location, location, location. Property is ON the beach.” – Tim T.

With the remodel, these much-loved qualities will shine brighter than ever—enhanced with fresh interiors and a stunning new deck.
Prime Holmes Beach Location
Walkable to:
Publix, Walgreens, shops & cafés
Local dining and island bars
The free Anna Maria Island Trolley
Paddleboard, kayak, and bike rentals

Need More Space? Combine Units
This listing is for the Upstairs Unit (3BR, 2BA, sleeps 5).
If you need additional room, the Downstairs Unit (2BR, 1BA, sleeps 4) may also be open. Rent one or both depending on your schedule. Combined, both units sleep up to 9 guests—perfect for multi-gen families or groups.

Customize Your Stay
Our Digital Guidebook lets you arrange extras in advance:
Families: Baby gear, toys, strollers
Couples: Paddleboards, umbrella setups, lawn games
Snowbirds/long-stays: Bikes, beach carts, storage

Reserve Now for Fall & Winter 2025
Valhalla Upstairs reopens September 27, 2025. Prime weeks are limited—book early to be among the first to stay in this reimagined Anna Maria Island Gulf-front rental.
3216 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL
One-week minimum stay | Sleeps 5 | Pet-friendly

Photos & Virtual Tour Coming Soon
Updated media will be added after renovations. Until then, guests can be part of Valhalla’s relaunch—where modern upgrades meet classic Gulf-front living.

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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

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
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding 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 and check-out are 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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
2531-174501

About the area

Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Coquina Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 11 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Valhalla Upstairs • Panoramic Gulf View Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Valhalla Upstairs • Panoramic Gulf View Retreat?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Valhalla Upstairs • Panoramic Gulf View Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Valhalla Upstairs • Panoramic Gulf View Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Valhalla Upstairs • Panoramic Gulf View Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop. Manatee Public Beach and Anna Maria Sound are also within 15 minutes.

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Valhalla Upstairs • Panoramic Gulf View Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Second year staying here and as always amazing, the location is everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanns-Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation

We had an absolute dream vacation on Anna Maria Island. In addition to the great conditions on site, we had great accommodation. If you had any questions or requests, the vacation properties team was always available and absolutely helpful. Five out of five stars, we'll be back!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Gtreat property. Fantastic view. Well kept. Convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

2nd Anniversary

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Vahalla upstairs was so amazing.. The extraordinary views, actually steps to the beach.. beds were clean and comfy.. wonderful location.
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8/10 Good

Lillian E.

Valhalla Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall was good. Master bed could be replaced. No garbage disposal 🙄.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jill R., Berkeley Lake, Georgia

Perfect gulf views from the large covered porch

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We sat for hours watching the waves, birds, and sky. Perfect sized home for us and we had all we needed. Loved having 2 coffee makers. The beds were soft and comfy. It was quiet at night. Overall perfect and was hard to leave.
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10/10 Excellent

Lillian E.

My 7 day vacation.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall good. One bed was broken and a loose tile in hallway. Toilet was replaced during my stay early morning which was a little inconvenient.
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10/10 Excellent

Cara R.

We loved being right on the beach!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean living quarters, plenty of room for our family! Only a few minor points that could be improved: nothing that would prevent us from reverting again. grill grates were rust abs the kitchen amenities could be improved. We had to buy a few things at the dollar store (Pot holders for example).
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Beach Beauty

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfection
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10/10 Excellent

Claire O.

Perfect

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: For my family and I, this is the ideal property and Island Vacation Properties staff couldn’t be more accommodating

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will be coming back!!!

WOW! I loved everything about this property, the view, the location, everything. My family was very happy with the property as well. We’ve stayed at other properties this summer that did not meet any of our expectations and this one out did itself. We will definitely be booking again next year for our family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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4/10 Poor

Carl B.

Great Location - House getting worse

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Second time in this property. The price goes up year over year but the house is in very poor condition. Peeling paint, very dirty throughout, broken ceramic tile, missing towel bars, shower door held closed by tape, wall paneling bowing and mildew smell. Very disappointed in the overall experience of paying so much for such a run down property. The location on the beach is perfect which is what made it bearable. We didn't spend that much time in the house as compared to the outdoor time. The covered deck is great and the views are amazing.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Multi million dollar view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at Valhalla on Gulf Dr which is Gulf front. We really enjoyed the view. We took so many pictures of the sunset. We brought my mother in law who does not go to the beach much anymore for her birthday. She sat out on the beach since it was so close. The unit was very clean and had recent updates of appliances and furnishings. We had a wonderful time !
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10/10 Excellent

A R.

Very good experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Situated right on the beach. was a very good experience for the whole family. Overall property was in good condition and clean, but would recommend replacing carpets in the rooms. Would be excellent if carpets could be replaced with tiles like rest of the house. Would definitely be staying here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

Exceptional as always!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home and location are always wonderful! Only issue was being without a washer for 4 days:(
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

Valhalla Upstairs - Beautiful View and Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve stayed here in the past and the expansive, unobstructed ocean views never get old! One of our favorite spots on the island where you feel that you have your own private beach regardless of how busy the island can get. The home layout is perfect for a family of 6 and the home is updated with a very comfy couch and beds. Counting down the days until our return!
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10/10 Excellent

Celina O.

Great Vacation....Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a wonderful place. The property management was great!!! My only suggestion would be to update the beach chairs...a couple of them are a little rusty. But I can't wait to go back and enjoy this location.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daphne R., Dakota Dunes SD

Wonderful vacation beach home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 2nd year and we loved renting this ocean front beach! We enjoy our neighbors and the ability to get up to that beautiful Ocean.
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Our Special Birthday _during a spike in the Pandamia Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was fantastic and Bill and team were wonderful with their service.Location of the property was perfect for what I was looking for, pictures on the site were an understatement to the experience I lived.The property was fully equipped with the essential items we needed.I was skeptical on traveling with the Pandemic at a spike, but the reassurance that the cleaning staff was doing an extra cleaning and finding the home clean gave me a sense of security.Owners have truly kept up in the maintenance keeping the property looking modern.Thank you and I will be back with the rest of my family hoping to rent from Island Vacation Valhalla & Tiki properties!
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10/10 Excellent

Tim T., Wheaton, IL USA

A Spring Break Success!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location, Location, Location. Property is ON the beach, about as close as you can be. No need for a cooler because you can literally go to the kitchen to grab a cold beverage. If you want to explore a car is nice but if all you want is a beach vacation everything is in walking distance. Groceries, Walgreens, alcohol, select restaurants, coffee shop, hardware store, beach rentals are ALL walking distance. Your patch of beach is essentially private, always an area for you out front. Furnishings are nice, washer/dryer is great, condition of unit is older. Some paint is pealing. Bathrooms are nice but water pressure in guest bath is bad, master pressure is GREAT. Rent house nextdoor and unit below for large group, would be perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah C., Fort Gay, West Virginia

Great, clean place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My favorite vacation he to date!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Johanna A.

excellent location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was perfect, the house was clean except from the outside furniture. The kitchen was not very professional equipped. No water boiler, no waste disposal. Shower-door could not been closed and wifi was not working, so was the telephone.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Shannon P.

Family Vacation with all the kids and grand children

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, our stay was very nice. Great location, right on the beach, and loved the deck. There were a couple things about the house I wasn’t happy with. The laundry area (upstairs) needs work. Organization is a must, and a curtain to cover the water heater and furnace would have been nice. It was very unattractive to walk by. The front walls also had damage, but I’m sure that will be fixed. Besides those 2 things, we had a great experience, and a wonderful vacation.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Daphne R., Dakota Dunes SD

Valup

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: GoodDidn’t have dishwasher but the management company was very good.

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We enjoyed Valhalla. The location is just perfect! The property could use a few updates and maintenance repairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

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