Experience the essence of Old Florida island living at Silver Surf. This beautifully decorated home on Anna Maria Island offers a private master suite, separate living spaces, and an open central area perfect for gathering. Unwind in the heated pool with whirlpool spa or explore the nearby beach within walking distance.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Silver Surf- A stunning family home 2 blocks from the beach.
The minute you walk in the front door at Silver Surf you'll be convinced that you're about to experience the very best of Old Florida island living in one of the finest homes on Anna Maria Island.
This beautiful home on 68th Street, decorated perfectly in understated island elegance, provides the ideal arrangement both for privacy and for the gathering of family and friends in a larger vacation home. One master suite with a private bath is tucked away for privacy on one side. Two bedrooms with baths share a separate split level with their own living space. Yet another section of Silver Surf, with two large bedrooms and an additional niche for twin-over-twin bunk beds for the younger members of your clan, completes the sleeping arrangements.
The open central living area offers the perfect venue for gathering after a day of boating or at the beach. Or, take advantage of the beautiful outdoor living area, wonderfully landscaped and perfectly furnished to provide complete privacy and island comfort by the side of the giant heated pool with a whirlpool spa. Express your culinary talents on the patio gas grill or in the stunning gourmet kitchen.
Luxury and convenience meet here, from top-of-the-line washer/dryer to flat-screen cable TV's in the bedrooms and WiFi connectivity throughout. Silver Surf is just a very short stroll from the most beautiful beach in the country; you'll remember those sunsets for a lifetime.
And when you're ready, hop on your bikes or take a stroll and explore this wonderful island. The best shopping, dining, sightseeing, and all that Anna Maria Island has to offer is just a short walk or ride from Silver Surf, your headquarters for the perfect vacation-a vacation you'll never forget.
**Please note: This property is NOT pet friendly.
PARKING: 4 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.
***OVERCROWDING CONSEQUENCES*** Maximum occupancy of rental homes on Anna Maria Island are set by the Cities and are strictly enforced. An occupant is any person staying overnight, regardless of the number of nights. Due to recent issues of overcrowding in the area, if maximum occupancy is exceeded during your stay, a $1000 (one thousand dollar) overcrowding fee will be charged to the payment method on file and your party will be immediately evicted. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to keep Anna Maria Island enjoyable for everyone.
"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.
VRC16-000659
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Things to do
Golf
Heated pool
Kayak
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing 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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near a water park. 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 Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, water tubing and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide
Is Silver Surf- A stunning family home 2 blocks from the beach. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Silver Surf- A stunning family home 2 blocks from the beach.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Silver Surf- A stunning family home 2 blocks from the beach.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Silver Surf- A stunning family home 2 blocks from the beach.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Silver Surf- A stunning family home 2 blocks from the beach. located?
Situated in Holmes Beach, 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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Our large family had a fantastic trip! The house was perfect, close to the beach and the pool was great! The pool had an issue and they had someone there to fix it in less than an hour. We will be back!
We had a great family trip staying at the Silver Surf property. The house was spacious with 5 bedrooms so everyone could have their own place to stay. The pool and hot tub were wonderful and we used them everyday. Having an entrance to the beach just a short walk down the street was also a plus. We had a wonderful family trip staying here. Communication with the management team was very easy and they responded quickly whenever I had a question.
I loved this house! We spent the weekend with my family here and couldn't be happier! The place is only a 2-minute walk to the beach, spacious enough for a family to sleep comfortably, and the pool and grill add a magnificent touch to this property!
Communication with the property owner was great too. A/C had broken down when we arrived and they fixed it within the hour of letting them know of the issue. I will definitely stay here again if we visit AMI again!
Great place to stay. Rental property very responsive when we had a problem. Would definitely recommend this place. Only one issue is bunk beds right by the steps going down to garage.Only appropriate for older children with steps so near.
Excellent communication. Beautiful property. Would stay again. Very well-appointed kitchen. Nice beds and showers. Lovely pool and spa area. It was nice there were games, puzzles, and books as well as some beach chairs etc. Comfy large areas for seating in living and dining areas. Recommended to hosts it would’ve been exceedingly helpful to have more than two kitchen towels in such a big house as well as large pump shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the 4 bathrooms!
Our stay was great despite the cool Florida temperatures. The house was just as described and looked like the advertised photos. The Anna Maria community is inspiring - we will definitely visit again.
Overall we loved the house. It provided the right amenities, beach chairs and canopy, and the house layout worked well for our blended family. We enjoyed the pool and cooking meals in the big kitchen! We could walk to the beach and just overall it was a great house. I did communicate with the property manager about a couple of issues and that process was easy.
We had such a great time in this lovely home. The amenities and location were excellent! It was our first time here at Anna Maria Island and staying in this beautiful home made our impression of this island even better!
We have plans to return with some friends after we told them about this home!
We had a group of 9 people (5 adults, 4 kids) and we had a wonderful time in the house. The whole house was clean and organized when we got there. All the adults had king beds which was a huge plus. The short walk to the beach was perfect! The pool kept us entertained throughout our stay as well. We will definitely be back for another vacation stay!
Beautiful and terrific home which we enjoyed thoroughly. One thing we would suggest is having the pool cleaned more than once a week due to droppings of the over hanging palms. Overall, we had a wonderful time and wouldn’t hesitate to return in the future.
The Silver Surf home was perfect for our family getaway. The home is so bright and spacious! Beautiful big kitchen, dining and living room + everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom.
The pool was perfect, too! The zero depth area was so nice for the little ones, everyone enjoyed the hot tub and the large umbrellas provided nice shady areas to get a break from the sun.
A nice 5-minute walk to the beach was perfect to catch the sunset each night.
We would highly recommend the Silver Surf for your stay on Anna Maria.
This property is a dream. Our family had lots of room to spread out and a huge family space to be together. The pool was dirty because of a shedding tree and very hard rain, but we communicated with the rental company and they took care of it immediately. We are planning to rebook for next year!
Be prepared to spend money on chairs/chair rentals, floaters, toys, umbrellas,wagon, etc. None of these items were supplied so we easily spent 600 on rentals and another 150 on chairs which we had to leave behind. This is the first rental where we have had to supply such items ourselves. That being said, the pool is wonderful not to mention the short walk to the beach.
Location was amazing. House is beautiful. 3 minutes to beautiful beach. Only real issue is House was not stocked similar to other vrbo’s we have stayed in. No condiments. Basic cooking supplies. We had to buy own toilet paper. Also after long day of travel had to go to office to get code that could have been texted to us.
Steve S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
John L.
23 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Very Nice House, just needs some improvements
Very nice house, spacious, nice pool, 1 1/2 blocks to beach...about a 5-7 minute walk. Floor of house was dirty but called and they came out almost immediately. Pool was dirty also and pool company came out Monday morning. Very odd how front yard has been allowed to just turn to weeds most of which were a foot long or more. Recommend updating your outdoor pictures as the umbrellas in backyard were missing, the tiki hut was missing, the fire pit was missing. Not a huge deal for us but still misleading. If you use a lot of bath towels you'll find there aren't a lot. Recommend you get yourself a cover for the grille or it's not going to last long. Overall a very nice house, just has some room for improvement.
This is an awesome place for multiple families to stay together! The location is very nice, at most a 5 minute walk to the beach (for children with little legs). I will say the only thing lacking is beach supplies. 3 small chairs was pretty much it. We left behind a bunch of sand toys but you will need your own tent or umbrella. Overall we will definitely stay here again!
Christopher R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Garry F.
7 Aug 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location
There were pros and cons to this property. It was a large home that accommodated our family of 10 quite well. The location was very nice. Just a short 2 block walk to the beach and very close to many shops and restaurants. The pool was also a good size and had many toys/accessories to keep our family occupied for hours.
Unfortunately, the home was not very clean when we arrived. Specifically, the floors and furniture. We spent some time immediately upon arrival vacuuming. There was sand EVERYWHERE and the carpet in the living room was filthy. The couches in the living room are very well worn and covered in stains. I understand it’s a rental, but I think it’s time for some upgrades to this property. It’s much more worn than the online pictures show. My last con is that there is very little shade outside. We were constantly moving furniture around as the day went on to be out of the sun.
Overall, we had a nice vacation at this rental. With a few changes, this property would be perfect!
They have somebody doesn’t like the people rent at this home because we was at the pool just talking between 4 people and someone call the police so you can’t talk outside you have to be silent absolutely
The Silver Surf was the perfect space for our group of (12) family and friends. The pictures don’t do it justice!! We used the pool and hot tub daily and enjoyed the convenience of the beach a short 2 blocks away!
The house and location were great! The only downside was that the landscaping around the pool has grown a lot since the photo of the pool and we had no sun on the pool at all. Other than that a great family trip!!