Discover the tranquil haven of Sand Dollar, a beautiful vacation home in Holmes Beach with a sparkling pool and hot tub just steps from the beach. This lovely retreat boasts an inviting outdoor space with seating, tiki bar and ping-pong table perfect for relaxation or entertainment.
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6172 sq m
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Pool
Kitchen
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Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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Home with Private Pool and Hot Tub! 3 Blocks to Beach!
Sand Dollar by Anna Maria Island Accommodations VR16-000117
Welcome to Sand Dollar, a stunning vacation home featuring a sparkling pool and hot tub, just a short walk from Holmes Beach’s sugar-white sands! This three-bedroom, two-bath retreat offers a lush outdoor space with multiple seating areas, a charming tiki bar, and a screened-in patio. Conveniently located near shops, restaurants, and a trolley stop for exploring all seven miles of Anna Maria Island, Sand Dollar is your perfect island escape for relaxation, fun, and memorable adventures!
Highlights • 7-minute Walk to Holmes Beach • 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath • 2 King beds, 2 Twin-Twin bunk beds • Private pool and hot tub • Screened-in balcony • Ping pong and cornhole • BBQ grill • Close to Marina Drive and Pine Avenue shops, waterfront restaurants, and local attractions • Near free Anna Maria trolley stop • 3 Parking spots
Enjoy outdoor living at its finest in the tropical backyard paradise. Lounge by the private pool and hot tub, gather at the outdoor dining table or relax at the tiki bar with drinks and snacks. Play ping pong with family and friends or retreat to the screened-in patio to enjoy the island breeze. The lush landscaping creates a serene setting for a peaceful island escape.
Step inside this open, airy home and be greeted by vaulted ceilings, vibrant coastal artwork, and plenty of natural sunlight. The cozy living room features plush sofas, perfect for family movie nights or relaxing with friends. The fully equipped kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, abundant granite countertops, and bar-height seating, ideal for preparing island-inspired meals or quick snacks. The dining room table seats the whole family for meals or board games while enjoying views of the lush backyard.
Rest peacefully in the tropically colored primary bedroom, featuring a king-sized bed, crisp linens, and a private balcony with seating, your personal retreat for morning coffee or evening chats. The ensuite bathroom offers a double vanity, walk-in shower, and a jetted bathtub for relaxing after beach or water adventures. The second bedroom, also with a king bed and balcony access, offers a bright and comfortable space. The third bedroom features a twin bunk bed, tropical decor, and a TV, making it perfect for kids or additional guests. The hall bathroom has a shower and tub combo, providing convenience and style.
Room Details • Primary Bedroom: King bed, ensuite bathroom • Second Bedroom: King bed • Third Bedroom: Two sets of Twin-over-twin bunks
Book Sand Dollar today and enjoy a luxurious, fun-filled Anna Maria Island vacation. Whether swimming in your private pool, exploring local shops and restaurants, or taking part in water activities like sunset cruises or snorkeling trips, this home offers everything you need for an unforgettable stay!
- *Please note: 3 cars maximum can 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 Accommodations , an Anna Maria Island property management company.
There are no pets allowed in this home.
We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.
Please see our AMI Accommodations Rental Policies for full details.
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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
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
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Heated pool
Table tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
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 not allowed
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
About the area
Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide
Is Home with Private Pool and Hot Tub! 3 Blocks to Beach! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Home with Private Pool and Hot Tub! 3 Blocks to Beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Home with Private Pool and Hot Tub! 3 Blocks to Beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Home with Private Pool and Hot Tub! 3 Blocks to Beach!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Home with Private Pool and Hot Tub! 3 Blocks to Beach! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Home with Private Pool and Hot Tub! 3 Blocks to Beach! Reviews
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Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The place was very clean, well organized and matched exactly the description on the site. The pool and Jacuzzi were the greatest highlights of our stay.
This was our fifth or sixth different house rental in AMI and the Sand Dollar was a very nice place to stay. It is well maintained and in a convenient location for beach visits and to walk the island.
We enjoyed a great 7 days at the sand dollar! The house was as described and had something for everyone in our party from a quiet reading nook on the front screen porch to a relaxing pool/backyard area. Bonus it’s a quick 2 block walk to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay!
Perfect time, something for everyone! My daughter and enjoyed reading and embroidery on the screened in porch. My husband and our boys got pretty competitive on the ping pong table, and we all enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Furnishings were very comfortable. Perfect property for our family of 5!
Overall this is a great house for a family of 6. The location is perfect with a short walk to the beach and walking distance to Pine Ave. The screened in porch was fabulous for soaking in the morning sun while enjoying coffee and a book. The house was clean. There were several items that didn’t work well or at all; The garage door didn’t open. The elevator quit on the first day we were there with our luggage in the elevator. An elevator wasn’t a necessity. However, we thought it was nice to take luggage up to the third floor until our luggage got stuck in there for a few hours before maintenance came to get the door open. They were unable to fix it. The washer quit working with a load of laundry in it. The dryer takes two 70 minute cycles on high heat to dry clothes. The dishwasher doesn’t work the best. Make sure you scrub all dishes before putting dishes into it to wash. The water dispenser on the fridge quits working periodically. The oven takes double the normal time to bake. The pool pump quit working the 2nd day there. However there was a bad storm the night before that may have knocked it out. The hot tub is not a hot tub. It’s part of the pool and is the same temp as the pool. We were bummed about that. Regardless of all the items that need fixed, we enjoyed our stay.
Everything was amazing on our trip. We love it in Anna Maria so much. We already booked for next summer. The only issues we had was the WiFi was down for most of our stay and I wish they supplied more towels & wash clothes. Other than that everything was great. I would definitely recommend this place to stay.
Property was everything listed and more. Great pool/spa, beautifully landscaped. Walking distance to restaurants and beach. Lots of beach chairs, umbrella, beach wagon, towels, etc. Only negative was zero spices, condiments, etc. Publix market nearby though.King beds and premium linens were appreciated.
The house is great. Great area. The only issue we had was the pool and hot tub were not very clean even with my cleaning what he could with what he had available. We did have to get someone to come and show us how to get the hot tub to work. The company had someone over right away. The house is beautiful just those small issues, we would definitely stay again!!
We stayed here for a week with 4 adults and 2 kids.
Pros: good location with easy walk to the beach, we loved that the pool was clean and warm, and the house was spacious for our group. The grill ran out of propane and was refilled the following day which was nice.
Cons: beach umbrella could not withstand the wind and some chairs were not in great shape. There were minimal beach toys so we had to go out and buy a bunch to keep the kids entertained. The dishwasher left dirty water behind so we hand washed most dishes. Upstairs tv did not connect - we did not ask for this to be repaired but I think they would do this if requested.
Overall we enjoyed our stay with some minor inconveniences
The photos were just like the rooms in person. We loved the bedrooms and the beds were very nice. The overall layout of the house was very nice. The kitchen setup could have been a little better for the dishwasher & stove but wasn't a big deal. The pool was very nice and clean. We had the tree maintenance come on Monday afternoon. They were in & out without any issues or disturbance while we were hanging out by the pool. Then the pool guy came on Tuesday afternoon which he asked us to stay out for an hour until the chlorine to get stable. If we were at the beach that afternoon on either one of those days we wouldn't even known, but we would go in the morning and come back to the house around 1:30 for lunch and hang out at the pool for the rest of the day. They had several boggie boards, pool rafts, beach umbrellas and (6) very nice beach chairs. There is NO wagon so we rented one from Beach Bum's Rentals @ $42.00 for the whole week which included dropping & picking up at the house. This was SO NICE- it would fit the beach chairs & our personal beach canopy without any issues. Taking the easy 8 minute to the beach was not a big deal. They had plenty of bath & kitchen towels. The beach towels were nice and large. The outdoor shower and hose around the house was nice to clean off after coming back from the beach. The screened in front porch would have been great if it had a ceiling fan- a little hot in the afternoon due to the sun hitting it from the side. Just a personal note- be sure to bring everything you need. The only thing they offer is hand soap and 1 toilet paper roll. There is no dish soap for a starter. I left some of my dishwasher tabs and had bought laundry detergent. Some of the tables inside & out could have used a good cleaning and I would have been happy to do that if they had something to do that with. The beach & ocean so very nice. The notebook they provide offered many tips & suggestions while visiting the island. The internet was secured and now has a password. They had Spectrum cable on all the TV except for the twin bedroom (only a DVD player). They do offer several DVDs, books and games to use during your stay. The ice maker was great and never gave us any issues which was great on such hot days. There is a blender and toaster but not many storage containers. The coffee maker takes standard filters which we left some for the next guest. You will enjoy this home and the great location!
We just returned from a week at this property as a family of 5. Things we enjoyed about the property include:
* Interior is comfortable and well maintained.
* Elevator made transporting luggage much easier
* Central location to beach and free trolley stop
* Great selection of beach gear
Considerations:
* Could not get the hot tub to consistently work. The property mgr and owner were responsive but we’re not able to resolve it. This feature was one of the main reasons we selected the property and was a disappointment.
* When playing ping-pong, remember that the garage is hot and not ventilated.
* We couldn’t get the TV in the 2nd floor bedroom to work (queen bed)
Overall very good experience and would choose it again.
Loved the house and location of this property. The amount of stairs were a little tough on my mother. Would have been great if there was a bathroom on the garage/pool level. The pool alarm got a little annoying. But I realize it’s necessary for people traveling with kids. But the house itself was beautiful. Plenty of room. Enjoyed the pool area and all the outdoor space. Also enjoyed the screened in porch. Loved being able to take the golf cart everywhere.
Great house. Clean, equipped, and in a nice location. We rented this place for a week and were only able to use the spa and the pool once in spite of several attempts and assurances we received from the management company to fix the heating issue of the pool. The spa was not functional most of the time. No information on how to troubleshoot either and no one came to the house or left a note. Not even call backs! Very disappointed considering that my kids were looking forward to using the pool.
We loved everything about this property. Perfect for our family vacation. Great location on the island, close to restaurants and beaches. The house had all of our needs and more. Thank you!
The house was great. We had three adults and two children. There was plenty of room. We took full advantage of the pool and hot tub! We walked and drove to the beach several times. We walked to ice cream down the street (~10 minutes) several times. Walking distance to the Ugly Grouper. Trolley stops on both ends of the street. Also, neighbors called the Monkey Bus for ride one night. We have stayed at AMI three times - a few random perks this house has over others we have stayed at: A view of the sunrise from the screened in front porch, laundry baskets in each room, several beach chairs, boogie boards, pool floats and some sand toys, they have updated the cookware and it was very nice, ping pong table, and adult beds were very comfortable. The dishwasher and dryer could use a tune up; it would also be worth replacing the old knife block (there were nicer knives in the drawer, so not to worry), some dresser drawers could use fixing. If interested, would recommend renting a golf cart for part or all of your stay - we didn't do this in advance and they were all rented out. You can ride the golf cart all the way to Publix! Overall, we had a wonderful stay. The street was quiet and residential. Lots of other renters, it seemed. We had a nice time on the island - weather was good and we enjoyed the sun and heat.
Reasonable location to walk to beach. (2.5 blocks). Best to cart or ride bikes to shopping area given distance. Stayed over Christmas holiday, happened that weather was super cold for FLA, so did not get to enjoy the pool/hot tub area as much as would have liked. This area is definitely best part of this rental. Layout of house worked well for our family. Liked the screened in front porch. Appreciated having beach chairs and beach towels provided. DVD player didn’t work when got there. Called management company and they Promptly switched out the same day.
Two disappointments:
1. the dishwasher basically doesn’t clean the dishes. We ended up hand washing the dishes. I notified the AMI rental management of this so hopefully switched out soon.
2. We have a family of 5. Rarely could get through even 3 evening showers Before the hot water ran out. Husband said has 35 gallons tank. Given size of rental home, could use a larger tank, or better yet- go tankless. We just adjusted and spread out our showers.
This was my first trip to AMI and I loved the island and this property. The property management team was super responsive. The location was perfect. We rented a golf cart for extra convenience with our 13-month-old and it was great for a quick trip to the beach. We would definitely rent this property again in the future!
The pictures are accurate and cleanliness of the unit was above par. We contacted the mgmt. for a special request prior to arriving - and was taken care of prior to our arrival. First time I had to check in and it seems alittle disjointed. Usually I have doorlock codes prior to arrival. This was a first dealing with a 3rd party.
The info book in the unit is quite detailed with things to do..
2 things future renter should be aware of: thermostats on each level and internet is NOT secure. If doing personal online business just download the hotspot app on your phone.
Debbie Gravish