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Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven!

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
Interior
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven!

Our Paradise Regained!
After months of hard work, the reconstruction after significant damage caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton has been completed. Thanks to all of you who reached out to show your support and to those who have recently booked with us on faith, even without up-to-date pictures of the property. Our Blue Heaven is ready to be the backdrop for many more memory-making years!

OBH is located on a corner lot in a quiet, residential neighborhood a short, straight block's walk to the white sand beaches. Guests young and old love the private, fenced-in backyard and covered back porch. Sit and relax rain or shine with a view of one of the largest private pools on the island. The pool has a brand-new electric heater/cooler to ensure that the temperature is perfect for you and your family no matter the season.

Our family purchased OBH from the family who originally built it in 1966 with whom we have remained friends. The home is newly restored and comfortable for guests of all ages. We are confident that you will find all the comforts of a home away from home and are proud to have many repeat guests with whom we have established very friendly relationships. We hope to host you soon and are always available to answer any questions that you might have.

Property manager

Katherine Girgenti

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking allowed.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 not 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
Note from host: Our house is in a quiet, residential neighborhood.
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
Property Registration Number 8136014466

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

fall Dates Still Available Contact Today Owner Operated/ House
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AMI is Paradise Destination Join us Some Fun sun House
AMI is Paradise Destination Join us Some Fun sun Holmes Beach
AMI is Paradise Destination Join us Some Fun sun House
AMI is Paradise Destination Join us Some Fun sun Holmes Beach
AMI is Paradise Destination Join us Some Fun sun

About the neighborhood

Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven! have a pool?

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

Is Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven! located?

Located in Holmes Beach, this beachfront vacation home is next to a golf course and within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Spend your AMI vacation at Our Blue Heaven! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

derek p.

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

Paradise

Great house with the best host on Vrbo!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Trey T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Stay on Anna Maria

Great island, wonderful beaches and places to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J. V.

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

Great beach house!

The house has everything you need for a relaxing beach escape. You can walk less than 2 blocks to the beach or just enjoy the backyard pool. It's perfect for the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah E.

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

Relaxing in paradise

We had the most wonderful stay, and can not wait to return.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

ELLEN O., Stafford

Wonderful outdoor space!

Comfortable home, easy access to beach and owners lovely to work with. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dyan C.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful week at AMI. Loved this rental! The pool was definitely the highlight. Also, very clean, spacious, great location. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

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

Relax and enjoy life!

This is an old Florida home with some updates. It is comfy and “homey”. Short walk to the beach and a great pool! Katherine, the owner, is a delight. A great place to unwind, for sure.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Great Space!

Lots of space for everyone and nicely decorated. The outside space (pool, dining table, etc) was fantastic! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Delight

This house such a delight to stay in during our Fourth of July vacation week! It is difficult to find small but updated homes like this on AMI. The covered back porch and pool area were our favorite, but really the house had everything we needed and more. It felt like much more like staying in someone’s well-cared-for home instead of in a bland, characterless vacation property. And in the perfect location for the beach and all the fun of AMI. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Holmes Beach

Very Clean.Great Location. Down the street from a beautiful beach. Decorations enhanced the beach vibe. Outdoor space very private and tropical. Would definitely recommend this unique piece of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

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

Fabulous Vacation

Excellent everything!!!
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

eileen c.

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

AMI family vacation

Our family had a wonderful, memorable vacation. Everyone enjoyed the pool, especially our water logged children. Location was key. Host communication was seamless. Any minor things are insignificant and not worth mentioning. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Great Time on AMI!

Great location with an incredible back patio and pool area. The house is well-stocked with housewares and most everything you need to enjoy the pool and beach. Katherine was very communicative leading up to and throughout our stay. We’d stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Great villa

Wonderful villa in a brilliant location just 5 minutes walk to the beach. Very spacious and couldn’t have asked for a nicer pool. Katherine was very helpful when I had a few questions and we would 100% stay here again if visiting the island
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Wedded Bliss

We loved our stay at this house! It was perfect for our family while we were in the island for our wedding. The owners were nothing short of phenomenal and accommodated us with no issues at all. Definitely recommend staying here and we will be returning.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2016

8/10 Good

Melody w.

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

The location was perfect

Good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea H.

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

Heaven awaits.....

Loved, loved, loved our stay here. The house and pool could not have been more perfect! The trees and shrubs and wooden gate in the back yard made the ABSOLUTE PERFECT backdrop for our pictures. We would definitely go back for another stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

Happy Family

Absolutely loved this house. Pool was wonderful, kids barley got out and only 1 block from the beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tierney D.

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

Fantastic!

This home is the perfect place for a family. The heated pool kept the kids occupied on the cooler days and it was easy to watch the children in the pool from anywhere in the house. This meant I could be doing laundry or prepping a meal while keeping an eye on the kiddos. The furniture was comfortable, too, which is not always the case in rentals. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Great relaxation

Our stay was amazing, property was clean, well organized, and full of fun. After an amazing day at the beach, this was the perfect place to relax the rest of the evening. Owner was amazing in the way the one small hiccup with the property and stayed in touch above and beyond to see that it was handled. Look forward to staying at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Perfect vacation

This home helped make our vacation absolutely perfect! Great location with an easy walk to the beach which we went to almost every day and then came home and enjoyed the fabulous pool. Also within an easy walk of the trolley stops which we used multiple times to sight see and go out to eat on the occasions we didn’t use the well stocked kitchen. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Great stay in AMI

Host is excellent. Great location for walking to the beach. Wonderful pool and private backyard. Have stayed here several times. Good Internet service. Spent lots of time outside on the covered porch.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

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

Winter Getaway

Fantastic place to get rid of winter blues. Thank you.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

First trip to AMI

This house is great! Our boys loved the pool and we loved afternoon naps in the hammocks! The location to the beach is awesome! Thank you for such an awesome first trip to the island....we’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

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

Blue Heaven

This property lives up to it’s name. Perfect get away from the snow and cold. Heated pool makes Florida cold very bearable.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022