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Remodeled 2024! Beach Front, Ocean Views, Heated Pool, Tennis and Beach Deck!

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Bradenton Beach
    1 min walk
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach
    2 min drive
  • Holmes Beach Beaches
    3 min drive
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    30 min drive

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About the area

Holmes Beach

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bradenton Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Island Gallery West with a stay here. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Remodeled 2024! Beach Front, Ocean Views, Heated Pool, Tennis and Beach Deck!

Welcome to our vacation home “Almost Heaven”! We believe you will agree with our name once you visit this gem on Anna Maria Island! Our 3BR/2BA ocean-view condo is in the heart of Anna Maria Island. With private beach access, lighted tennis/pickleball courts, a private balcony, and one of the largest heated pools on Anna Maria, you will love all that Almost Heaven and Gulf Place have to offer. Gulf Place is a small, thoughtfully designed, and carefully maintained condo complex that offers guests a beach vacation to remember. There is an on-site manager to ensure that our guests have an enjoyable stay.

Our spacious end unit was completely updated at the beginning of 2024 to provide all the modern comforts in a relaxed beach atmosphere. There are views of the Gulf from the spacious living room and private balcony. Our unit’s balcony is ideally located in the most shaded and breezy location of the entire complex. Enjoy views of the Gulf over the heated pool in shaded comfort or take a stroll down the stairs from your porch to the pool and private deck overlooking the beautiful turquoise waters of Florida’s Gulf Coast. From the private deck, you can access the white, sugary beaches of Anna Maria Island where you can walk for miles, take a swim, look for dolphins, or search for seashells. If your timing is right, you may even see a nesting or hatching sea turtle.

Our 3BR/2BA condo is one of the most spacious on the island. The master bedroom has a comfortable king-size bed, television, walk-in closet, and a private bathroom with a shower. One guest bedroom has a queen size bed, television, and closet. While the second bedroom has a closet and a queen-sized bed with a twin bunk bed to allow couples or children to enjoy this great layout. The guest bedrooms share a newly renovated guest bath with a tub. Note we have a 6-person (including children) maximum occupancy that is strictly enforced.

The newly remodeled living room is spacious and furnished with comfort being the top priority! Enjoy watching your favorite show on the large screen TV from one of the comfortable reclining sofas or have your dinner on the large dining room table while watching the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. We have even supplied games and puzzles for the whole family to enjoy! Free Wi-fi is also included!

As an end unit, our living room and all the bedrooms enjoy views of the beautiful outdoors. The bedrooms, guest bath, and living room were completely updated. The condo is completely furnished with all the amenities you would expect to have an enjoyable stay for a week or months. A fully updated and equipped kitchen, laundry room with washer and dryer, extra refrigerator, linens, towels, and beach chairs are provided! Just pack your beachwear and sunglasses and we will take care of the rest!

Almost Heaven is ideally located in Holmes Beach, the heart of Anna Maria Island. There is private parking if you bring a car but why bother as Anna Maria has a free trolley and other free transportation services that stop right outside. Although many shops, restaurants, and pubs are within walking distance, you can visit all that Anna Maria’s 7 miles of beaches have to offer with these free services! Our lovely island has a variety of food choices and many cuisines to suit any taste., from cafes and pubs to fine dining. Many local restaurants and nightspots offer live music nightly. Our favorite being the Freckled Fin Irish Pub, within walking distance. Truly, there is something for everyone!

We are dedicated to you having a wonderful vacation. We live less than a mile away and as premier VRBO hosts, we will ensure that your stay at “Almost Heaven” exceeds your expectations!

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.

Maximum occupancy is 6 people (infants and children are people too), 2 vehicles on site, and a 7-night minimum stay (Saturday check-in/out unless otherwise agreed upon). Renters must complete the Gulf Place renter application and follow Gulf Place check-in procedures. Unless otherwise agreed check-in and check-out days are on Saturday only.

License # VRC22-000208

Property manager

Gy Yatros

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Remodeled 2024! Beach Front, Ocean Views, Heated Pool, Tennis and Beach Deck! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russell T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazgin week at Amost Heaven
This was our first trip to Holmes Beach and we were not disappionted at all. AMI is a great place to relax and Gy makes sure you have nothing to worry about it when he shares his home. We had a relaxaing vacation and enjoyed everything. We will be back and this is the only place we will stay. Thanks for sharing your home with my family. Until next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, can't wait to return!
The location was wonderful and the condo was as advertised. Plenty of room to spread out, very clean, great storage space, great kitchen stock and supplies, loved having laundry capabilities right there. Having the pool and beach so close made it easy for quick trips back to the condo for snacks and breaks. We used the shaded deck area every day. Super easy to unload from the car to the front door just steps away. Owner was prompt with all communication and quick to respond to questions. Very friendly and you can tell they care about their condo and take great care of it. Property manager gave us referral suggestions for boat excursion company and we had a great time that day! All around a fantastic, relaxing and fun trip and would love to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an AWESOME vacation... This Condo was spectacular, will definitely recommend.
This property was perfect. Location was incredible, right on the beach. Beautiful pool. The Condo was clean, well equipped, beds were comfortable, all amenities were in working condition and great quality. The location was perfect for going to restaurants, getting on free Shuttle, very quiet. We absolutely loved our stay. The host was very responsive abd helpful. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Annual Beach Vacation
Excellent Pool and beach boardwalk. Renter accommodated us with use of beach chairs. Very clean unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasen V., Denver, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Condo
Very well-appointed condo, very clean and updated, great location, reserved parking, lots of beach gear! What more could you ask for?!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Lovely - 5 Stars Well Earned
We had a wonderful stay in this condo! We loved everything about it. The unit was well appointed. No need to bring your own chairs, and there were plenty of beach towels, floats, etc. - all kept nicely in a storage unit appointed to the condo. While we did bring our own umbrellas, one of those is available as well. The washer and dryer were in great shape, the beds were both comfortable and spotless, and the bathrooms were clean and up-to-date. The pool was immaculate and the property was very well-kept. We enjoyed sitting on the well-appointed viewing deck first thing in the morning with our coffee and again while viewing sunsets at night. As far as parking, our assigned parking spot was the closest to the unit - literally maybe 12 feet to the front door. The unit was "easy in, easy out" as far as move in and move out days. Gulf Place truly offers a family environment. We met many other families during our stay, some of whom knew the original owner of our condo (you can read up on the "Mayor of Gulf Place" during your stay.) Gy, the current owner and "Mayor's" son, checked in with us mid-stay, even though he was on his own vacation. We would definitely choose this condo all over again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Everything was perfect!! Enough things to get you started essential wise. Should have red the book would have known about beach chairs that’s my fault. But great location so my teenager didn’t have to cross a road when he was tired of the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beach condo
This was our first time on Anna Maria Island and I am so glad we stayed at this condo. Gy was easy to work with, check-in was seamless. This condo is beautiful, right on the beach! It made it really easy to go back and forth from condo to beach with small children. Laundry in unit was a huge plus as well. Location was great. Close to restaurants/shops. Thank you Yatros family for sharing this condo with us , we did a toast to Irma on the balcony! All the best, the Caniano’s
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie F., Thunder Bay Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly ‘Almost Heaven ‘
We had a wonderful vacation at this beautiful property on Holmes Beach. The condo was spacious, spotless and well appointed. Lovely pool and tennis/pickleball court. Right on the beach and close to restaurants and shopping. Gulf Place is a beautifully kept condo complex with very helpful staff. The owners were easy to contact but really we had no occasion as the whole two weeks were nothing but enjoyable and seamless. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, convenient, beautiful, spacious 3BR
Loved, loved, loved our stay! Our favorite condo unit in Gulf Place. Condo stocked with everything we needed, loved the extra fridge! Loved watching sunsets to the beach. Master bedroom big enough for pack and play. Condo actual bigger in person than pictures looked online! Can’t wait to come back next year! Thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Condo on the beach
We enjoyed Almost Heaven. The location is very convenient to shopping and dining. This unit has only 4 steps to get into the condo which is very helpful for seniors or those who have difficulty with steps. The kitchen was stocked with everything you would need. The unit was very clean and nicely decorated. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anna Maria Island vacation
Beautiful condo in a perfect location. Everything about this place was wonderful. By far, my favorite VRBO vacation rental ever !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family
We had a delightful week in this condo. It was spotless when we arrived, and was the perfect size for our party of 4 adults + 2 children. We loved the heated pool and easy access to the beach, both of which are literally steps from the condo. The kitchen was the most well-stocked rental kitchen I have ever stayed in! The neighbors were polite and friendly. All communication with the host was seamless with quick responses to any questions. The check-in process was clear. We never had any issues with people parking in our designated parking spot. Would absolutely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Earth
Enjoyed every moment!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home away from home
This property offers a fully equipped kitchen, a feature this cook appreciates! Newly renovated kitchen and baths are beautiful, and the entire apartment is thoughtfully decorated. Comfortable living room furniture (no rattan!) was relaxing when we weren't on the beach or in the pool. One of the nicest condos at Gulf Place imo!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely outstanding
Communication was top notch. Everything pre-arrival explained, I knew exactly where to park, where to check in, etc. The location is exactly as described, parking is a breeze, you’re ON the beach, the pool is steps away, there’s plenty of local stores and restaurants nearby. I’ve stayed many places but this one was the best. Absolutely perfect host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Get Away
We had a lovely time!! Everything was wonderful location and everything. Loved that they had beach chairs and umbrella so we didnt have to pack them!! The only thing that wasnt the greatest was the master bed its very firm along with the top bunk bed its firm too. But in all it was a great family vacation!! We definitely will be going back. Thanks for sharing your beautiful beach home with my family!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Great location. Very nice and clean. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beach stay
We loved the location and proximity to the pool and the beach with this condo. The condo had everything we needed for our stay as well. The beach chairs were a plus! The only thing we would change are the beds as they were very firm (except the bunk beds). The faucet in the main bedroom was dripping and the bathtub drain in the hall bath was slow to drain, so a plumber may need to check out those items. This was our first trip to AMO, and we will definitely be back to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Dc soper
This place is sets close to every restaurant easy access to the beach and all the people around us is nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute condo!
We had a great time at almost heaven. The condo came with almost everything we needed. We enjoyed playing pickle ball in the mornings and spending our day at the beach. It’s a perfect place for families with young kids who need to run back and forth to the room. The only issue we had was other guests parking in our reserved spot. It always seemed to happen after the property manager left for the day. We ended up just parking in the guest spots, but it was still annoying. Overall we would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Great property- clean, convenient, comfortable. Owner was communicative. Pictures were accurate. Pool and ocean were close. Convenient location on island. Had a great week there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dyan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice condo!
Gy was extremely accommodating and easy to communicate with. The condo is accurately described and very comfortable. Great location, nice pool! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
We love the place and our stay. Love the location and the Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful condo
Stayed a week with my family for Spring Break. Very nice condo and great amenities right on the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023