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Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR!

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Across from Manatee Public Beach, MI Happy Place Island Resort - Sand Castle offers a relaxing Anna Maria Island retreat. Enjoy the fabulous full-size heated pool, spacious 30 x 40 foot pool deck, and covered grilling area with a gas grill. Take advantage of beach amenities like chairs, wagon and umbrella.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61512 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR!

Along with a water park, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include gas grills. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas 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

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,512 square feet

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
2531-174436

About the area

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and 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. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with horse riding. Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide
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What's nearby

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    1 min walk - 0.2 km
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    West Coast Surf Shop
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sarasota_ManateePublicBeach_6296224-6
    Manatee Public Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Anna Maria Sound
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Ugly Grouper
    18 min walk
  • Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Wicked Cantina
    5 min drive
  • Smoqehouse
    4 min drive
  • Anchor Inn
    16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR!?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Manatee Public Beach and Bradenton Beach. West Coast Surf Shop and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are just steps away.

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Beach Steps Away - Pool, Pets, Renovated 2BR! Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Magda C.

Muy buena

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: Siempre buena
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi O.

MI Sand Castle 1

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: Excellent
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10/10 Excellent

Maidy Y.

Muy bueno

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: Me siento como en casa

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Will Stay Again!!

Our family of 6 stayed for spring break. House is very clean. Beds were very comfortable including the pull out couch. There were plenty of extra linens and beach towels. We were just steps away from the ocean. There were sand toys, a wagon and beach chairs available for us to use. Our 4 boys loved the pool. Great stay!! We hope to be back again with more family to rent out the additional units!! Great spot for multi families to stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Excellent stay at MI Happy 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: This was our second time staying at this property, we choose this place for location and yard for our basset hounds. MI Happy Place has always been very clean, great amenities and quiet dead end street. We were not really planning on AMI this fall but when the great rates showed up in an email.... I booked! We love AMI and this property has stayed reasonably priced unlike some other areas on the island. We will return & recommend this property!
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8/10 Good

Sherrill S.

Sand Castle

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice location, centrally located. Last unit, sits right on the curve in the road to Holmes beach. A fence should be considered to cut the traffic noise down. Furniture was outdated and uncomfortable. The place was clean. I definitely would recommend renting a car...so much to explore. The Ugly Grouper was our favorite place to eat. Publix supermarket was nearby for your grocery needs. I couldn’t get the grill to light, so that was a no go.

10/10 Excellent

Jami W.

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

Beach Trip

Great location to beach, property is so cute and cozy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

reggie s.

Paradise

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: 4th year in a row we've stayed here. Couldn't ask for a better stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi O.

Sand Castle

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: Loved our stay. Would recommend to a friend Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Carol T., Pittsburgh Pa

My Happy 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: Very impressed with attention to any problems that arouse. Need to replace tv remotes!
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10/10 Excellent

robert l.

2021 Spring Break at Sand Castle

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: Sand Castle was great! Everything we needed was supplied. We loved the location. We loved having the pool. The guests in the other units were great. Everyone was respectful of others.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Mechanicsburg, PA

Beautiful

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 really loved our stay at sand castle. The home was clean and had everything we needed to have a comfortable week away. We loved that the beach was so close and loved the cooled temperature of the pool. We met one of the owners, Jim, who was there doing repairs while we were there and he was so welcoming and friendly. The only thing we wished we had was a vacuum for 2 reasons. The first was to get the same out of the grout of the tiles of the floor and the 2nd was we had brought our things in vacuum seal bags and we couldn’t shrink them to go home. Overall the home was beautiful, clean, and comfortable and perfect for our week.
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10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Sand Castle

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: Sand Castle at Mi Happy Place was in such a great location. We could walk across the street to the beach, walk to supermarket, restaurants. Very comfortable space. Communication with Island Vacation properties was great. (Via texts) I hope to return next year. Thanks for the great memories. Only negative is - Sitting outside is a bit loud due to traffic.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

Great stay at MI Happy Place!

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: We had a great time on Anna Maria Island and couldn't have been in a nicer little place! Convenient location and very nice accommodations!
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Hale, Mi

Great 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: It is a nice, clean rental. Everything from the pool to the location of the property was great. I wouldn’t think twice about staying here again.
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6/10 Okay

Magda C.

Magda Castillo me gusta la casa y la playa cerca

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. 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: Mejoren la limpieza , lámparas ventilador mucho polvo , mesas de lámpara polvo , pelos y polvo detrás de camas , nevera baño , piso alfombras de entrada muy sucias y mal estado . Haga de su residencia algo sencillo y acogedor sin exceso de adornos , las personas apreciamos hogar limpio no cargado ; volveré pronto . Gracias

10/10 Excellent

Gladivett F.

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

Amazing property

We had a great time. The location of this property is perfect. We could walk across the street to the beach and it had all the gears needed for a beach day. Walking distance to restaurants and bars. The pool was always nice and clean. Coming back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jayme L.

Excellent Place to Stay

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 loved everything about this place! It was a perfect location and provided everything our family needed and more. It was super clean and well thought out. The pool was a huge plus! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Molli J.

A great place to get away!

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: Adorable little condo right across the street from the public beach. Cute yard out front with picnic table. Nice pool, laundry in little hut on the property. You can tell the owners are trying to give you a relaxing experience. Would like to return and rent all 4 villas with my family!
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8/10 Good

David And Leslie K.

A lovely quiet place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We ended up loving the location. It was located on a street where there was no through traffic. The condos across from us were lovely and beautifully landscaped. It was a great neighborhood for walking and biking. Our pool was great although not always as clean as possible. Being in Unit I we caught more road noise especially as there was an unnecessary gap in the landscaping. There is safer, convenient access to the cafe on the beach just a short way off site so that gap is not needed. Our deck was also smaller than the other units. But I loved the kitchen and the master bedroom. The bed was very comfortable. We would rent there again if we could get a unit other than #1. The units are very quiet. You get no noise from your adjoining neighbor.
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10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

Close to public beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rented a cute 2 BR cottage that has a beach theme and recently updated. Would have been better with 2 bath instead of 1. Busy street next to cottage although trees did buffer some noise. Needed to walk down to stop lights to cross street to beach. Very clean unit. Renting unit in 2021.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Lake Odessa, MI

MI Happy Place, A Very Happy 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: We enjoyed our trip to Anna Maria Island. From booking to check out, the process was simple. The condo was well-stocked. The linens were fresh and clean, and the king sized bed was one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept on. It was too chilly to use the pool, but we noticed that it was spotless and with chairs and a BBQ grill available. Thank you for the excellent experience. We already booked for next year. Same time, same place!! Happy, Happy.
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10/10 Excellent

Jaimmie H.

Wonderful

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 have stayed there twice now and its always been great! Prefect location, very clean comes with everything you need.
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10/10 Excellent

Marci M.

Great Little Get Away

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 location was very quaint and cute location! We enjoyed our time spent! Well decorated and clean! Pool was nice as well!
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Sand castle

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: Very good