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Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Holiday home with private pool, near Bean Point Beach

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A heated pool, pool loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Holiday home with private pool, near Bean Point Beach
Along with a water park, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Pool loungers
  • 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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 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

Pets

Pets are 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
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 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

Property is also known as

Happy Heron Coastal Cottages
Pet Friendly 1 Block To Holmes
Happy Heron just A Block From Beach!
Happy Heron 2 Bedrooms Just A Block From Beach!
Pet Friendly Home - 1 Block to Beach Holmes Beach
Pet Friendly Home 2 Bedrooms Just A Block From Beach!
Happy Heron just A Block From Beach! Newly Remodeled!
Pet Friendly Home - 1 Block to Beach Private vacation home
449540

About the area

Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rod and Reel Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bradenton Beach, Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players. Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park and Island Gallery West are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Barefoot Dreams: Dog Friendly, Private Pool,1 Block to Beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

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

Great beach access

Great property for a smaller group. Loved the pool
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

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

Perfect place for our needs and great location for walking to the beach. Highly recommend!

Had a great time with family and friends while staying at this rental. Clean and had all amenities needed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot very close to beach

Place was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

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

Wonderful!

Property was pristinely clean. We enjoyed the pool. Bed comfortable and enough room for a family of 6 to have enough space. Quick walk to beach. One minor incident when the dryer stopped working, but the office had it fixed in less than 24 hours and were very helpful. This was our favorite vacation yet! Will book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Nice house

Nice home close to beach. Clean and pretty backyard and pool. Couch needs to be updated. Peeling material and sinks in the middle. Good for small family.
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8/10 Good

Lou Ann W.

Perfect for Us!

My husband and I have been coming to AMI for years and this place has been the best as far as proximity to the beach and shopping in both directions…easy walk to all. We spent many evenings on the front porch and enjoyed the privacy the beautiful landscaping provided. We would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Meghan W.

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

Loved it

Impressed with the cleanliness which is very important to me. Even the front and back yards were immaculate! Location is great and privacy superb especially for a corner lot. My only suggestion would be to provide complete beach equipment, otherwise - perfect! I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc V.

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

Great house and location

The house was perfect for our family of four. It was very clean and seems to have been updated recently which was very nice. The front and back yards with the artificial turn was fantastic and much cleaner to have our dog outside with us. The pool, while small, was great for cooling off and relaxing. Finally, the location was great and central to many island attractions. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Sheila G.

Barefoot Dreams

Barefoot Dreams is a lovely place to stay location is the best,very close to a wonderful Holmes beach easy to walk or drop off your stuff in your car. The only reason I would not give a 5 star rating primary bedroom mattress needs to be updated not comfortable and shower needs to have more of a closure so floor does not get so wet.

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Good Rental for Us

We had a great week. Unit was as described and advertised. The pool is smaller than we expected, but exactly as pictured. Daughter used it every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Perfect beach bungalow for small family

Everything was as stated for our rental. It was the perfect size and space for my wife and two kids, age 11 & 7. Location being a block from beach access was great. An easy walk back and forth with beach gear on a cart. The small pool was a homerun for our two kids. It's small but deep enough that the kids enjoyed daily. It was perfect for morning and evening entertainment for the kids. The location is pretty quiet and the north end shops and restaurants are a short 3 min golf cart/drive. Same for shopping on the southern end of AMI. We couldn't have been happier with our stay and would love to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

First and last VRBO experience

We were scheduled to arrive week after Ian. I called before Ian asking for guidance as I had vehicle and a hotel reserved as well for this trip. Agency said they would communicate with me throughout week. Day before we headed out I had not heard from anyone so I left message at emergency phone number explaining I needed to know what to do….no response. Next morning I received check-in info so I thought surely this is agencies response to my inquiry, so we left from SC. After traveling all day, and already in FL, hours before checking in I received a phone call stating we could not be accommodated and could be rescheduled for following year. I couldn’t believe it! No communication as promised until too late. I requested a full refund. Took a chance and called another agency on island and they had an available house, same price but much bigger. Won’t go thru VRBO again, never know who stands behind it
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ronald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Pleasant Stay

Overall, our stay at this location was fine. There was some confusion concerning the property being a duplex vs a single family home. We don't recall the Vrbo listing saying the property was a duplex, which it was. In the end, that turned out to not be a big deal. We actually parked in the wrong driveway when we arrived, and worked out the confusion with the other renter. Otherwise, there were some minor issues with the rental home including: Only one key was originally provided, and it only opened the front door, not the back. A few lights were burned out, the toilets did not properly flus (had to hold the handle down). I temporarily fixed one toilet, since it would not fill with water. Most of the electrical outlets in the living room and bedrooms were outdated, and not able to accommodate 3 pronged plugs. Given the house was nearly concealed by abundant vegetation/plants, there were persistent spiders and large webs to navigate in front of the home. Finally, there was a very strong smell of rotting trash coming from somewhere in the backyard that made it unbearable to sit on the back patio. We think the smell was coming from another rental property, so it was out of our control. With that said, there were several positives, including: the location was great, both a short walk to the beach and close to Anna Maria Island Trolley stops, the AC and hot water worked well, and it was a big bonus to have a washer/drier at the house. Note: the free trolley on the island was a great service, and was how we did most of our traveling during the week! Also, I believe I called the management company 2 or 3 times within the first few days concerning the above issues (except for the toilets), and each time the response was quick and they solved the issue. Overall, I would recommend this location.. Comments not directly related to the property/owner: I was not pleased with the amount of added fees that were tacked onto the property rental price during the booking process. The property rental fee alone seemed reasonable, but the added fees (cleaning, pet, vrbo fee, taxes, etc.) added about 40-45% to the base price! The bill itemization was a bit misleading and even hard to follow, and seemed that I paid more than was originally advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Sheila G.

Barefoot Dreams

Barefoot Dreams is a lovely place to stay location is the best,very close to a wonderful Holmes beach easy to walk or drop off your stuff in your car. The only reason I would not give a 5 star rating primary bedroom mattress needs to be updated not comfortable and shower needs to have more of a closure so floor does not get so wet.

10/10 Excellent

Autumn P.

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

November getaway

Loved the heated pool, house and location :)
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shawnda G.

5 Stars

Perfect! ❤️
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo S.

5 Stars

Great place, very clean and well maintained, loved the pool and how near it was to the beach
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8/10 Good

Barefoot Dreams

The updates; landscaping, pool, and new furniture were a wonderful surprise. The cleanliness upon arrival was top notch. Our suggestion is this, having sheets that fit the bed (in master) would make so much more sense and definitely look and feel better. It was a constant struggle. The washing machine kept having hiccups during white cycles and dryer at times, took 2 rotations as well. These are not huge issues but would make the stay much better. We do love this area and have rented here specifically, 4 times and will again next year. Thank you
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8/10 Good

Margaret S.

Barefoot Dreams

Very lovely When all updates have been completed it should be perfect. Some suggestions: A little barrier between pool and coming out back door. In addition to having something to hold onto getting in/out of pool. Seniors need that in particular. Grab bars in tub/shower area. The front and back outside areas are so nice to enjoy. Having washer/dryer is wonderful. The short easy walk to the lovely beach works out fine. Thank you Grab bars in shower/tub areas.

10/10 Excellent

Yara C.

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

Little retreat in Anna Maria Island

The company made sure to reach us for checking in instructions, the chexk in process was seamless, the property clean and the location good. The only issue we had was the pool door alarm which came off the wall in the middle of the night and would not stay in place...so after multiple attempts we had to cut the wire..
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Desiree C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Location

This property has a great location Holmes beach. The overall condition of the property is good. Recently renovated baths and kitchen. There were some issues, though. First, we arrived after 4 pm and the cleaning staff was still in the property . Not only that, the cleaning that was done was superficial, at the best. Also this is duplex unit and there is no privacy in he backyard between the 2 units (only some small palms dividing the 2 duplexes). The unit is not stocked. For example the was only salt and coffee on the pantry for cooking. No cleaning products, no paper towels, vacuum, or even a broom to sweep the floors; this is a beach rental after all. During the week we needed to at least sweep the floors so we bought a broom, paper towels, and lysol to clean the day we arrived. We left it for the benefit of the next guests. The baths had only 1 bar soap in each, so there were no hand soaps in the vanities. Again we bought and left them for the benefit of the next guests. In the era of Covid you need more of this items in the units. As off beach items in the unit, there were only 3 beach chairs, in extremely poor condition, full of sand when we found them, in a closet that was very dirty. The great location and the overall good condition of the unit construction obviously made the over all experience a good one. And of course Anna Maria Island is a great place to visit and unwind for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Juan H.

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

Perfect location!

Old Florida charm. Very clean! Tastefully updated bathrooms! This property is situated within walking distance from the beach and a short drive from restaurants. Awesome maytag washer and dryer. The only drawbacks are the unappealing back yard and lack of privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean and beautiful!

We had a wonderful week! The house was very clean with lots of towels - better than some of the 'professional' property managers. We loved the decor. Excellent A/C, washer/dryer, TV. Only a short walk to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

5 Stars

This place was perfect for our stay and I'd highly recommend it! Very clean, comfortable, and close to the beach. We really enjoyed sitting on the porch and preparing dinner on the grill on the back deck. The Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals team were very friendly and helpful from the time of reservation through the day of checkout--thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Happy Heron 2021

This our 3rd time renting here and love the location and cleanliness of the units. Our only recommendation would be to update pillows and king mattress. They could be more comfortable. Pillows are very small and mattress pad is the vinyl type that does not lend to a good night sleep.