Nestled in a residential area of Holmes Beach, View of the Gulf offers a tranquil retreat with rooftop deck featuring breathtaking views of the Gulf. Unwind in style with amenities like a hot tub and pool, tiki bar, and shuffleboard. The elegant kitchen is perfect for cooking meals to enjoy under the covered patio or formal dining room.
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7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14258 sq m
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Spa pool
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Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf
View of the Gulf by Anna Maria Vacations Home in Holmes Beach, Florida VRC16-000749
Experience coastal luxury at View of the Gulf, a magnificent villa with ocean views, just steps from Holmes Beach’s white sandy beaches! This seven-bedroom, four and a half bath home boasts a stunning rooftop deck, private pool with built-in seating, hot tub, tiki bar, and shuffleboard, making it the ultimate beach vacation retreat. Surrounded by professionally landscaped gardens and artwork, and with breathtaking water views, this home provides the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure on Anna Maria Island!
Highlights • 2-minute Walk to Holmes Beach • 7 Bedroom / 4.5 Bath • 2 Kings, 3 Queens, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin-over-full Bunk, Queen sleeper • Rooftop deck • Private heated pool and spa • Outdoor tiki bar and hammock • Gas grill • Shuffleboard • Outdoor Shower • Near the free island trolley, boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, and local attractions • 4 Parking spaces
Relax on the rooftop deck overlooking breathtaking water views and sunsets. Spend your days lounging in the private pool with a water feature and swim-up table or unwind in the hot tub after a day exploring the island. The lush gardens, outdoor shower, fire pit, and tiki bar with a TV make outdoor living a real island paradise. Enjoy outdoor meals at the dining space or take a short walk to the beach or local shops and dining at Holmes Beach Towne Center.
Step inside this beautifully decorated coastal retreat, where the main living area features plush leather seating, a large TV, and exquisite artwork. The open-concept kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, a large marble countertop, and a gorgeous dining room with a chandelier, perfect for family gatherings. A cozy den with tropical decor and additional seating offers a peaceful space for reading or relaxing.
The primary bedroom suite, located on the second floor, features a queen bed, balcony access, and a luxurious ensuite with a walk-in shower and soaking tub. On the third floor, find the second bedroom which has a king bed, TV, and balcony access, with a full ensuite bathroom. The third bedroom includes a king bed, while the fourth has two twin beds. The fifth bedroom has a twin-over-full bunk bed, and the sixth and seventh bedrooms offer queen beds attached with a jack and jill bathroom, perfect for additional guests. A full bathroom with a shower and tub, plus a half bath, laundry facility, and all the comforts needed for a seamless stay complete the home.
Room Details • Primary Bedroom (2nd floor): Queen bed, ensuite with shower/tub combo, balcony access • Second Bedroom (3rd floor): King bed, ensuite with shower/tub combo, balcony access • Third Bedroom (3rd floor): King bed • Fourth Bedroom (3rd floor): Two twin beds • Fifth Bedroom (3rd floor): Twin over full bunk • Sixth Bedroom (3rd floor): Queen bed, shared Jack n’ Jill bathroom with walk-in shower • Seventh Bedroom (3rd floor): Queen bed, shared Jack n’ Jill bathroom with walk-in shower • Den (2nd floor): Queen sleeper sofa
Book View of the Gulf today and immerse yourself in the ultimate Anna Maria Island experience. Whether relaxing with drinks on the rooftop, exploring the nearby beaches, or dining at waterfront eateries, this luxurious home is your gateway to a memorable Gulf Coast vacation. Reserve now and start living your island dream!
- This home is managed by Anna Maria Vacations, an Anna Maria Island property management company.
This property does not allow pets of any kind.
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.
We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.
Please Remember: "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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
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
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Heated pool
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the area
Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide
Is Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Gallery West and Island Players are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Pool, Spa, Games, and Tiki Bar! 1 Block from Beach! - View of the Gulf Reviews
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The location and house are excellent. The home is fully equipped, but could use a few more beach chairs. We were there a few weeks after Hurricanes Helene and Milton blew thru the area. There was a lot of cleanup going on in the area. A few repairs at the house were nearly complete, but did not impact our stay. The pool was a focal point, as the Gulf water was a little cold.We would definitely go back again.
This was the first time we went with a pool and a block from Gulf. It was fantastic, since it was a little cool (mid-60’s to low 70’s). The house, the pool, the Gulf were all fantastic! We are already talking about our next trip down. Thank you for helping our family build beautiful memories!
Tiffany Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Merle M.
2 Feb 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location was great & that would be all that would bring us back. Overall we did like the house although cleaning could be improved 100%.
We are a group of 7 girls who do a girls trip to AMI every year, this home did not disappoint. So much space! The outside pool area was great, the dining room for playing games, and the super short walk to the beach were all amazing. The rooms were so comfy and the towels (beach and pool) were plentiful. The wagon with all of the beach chairs was a great addition as well. We will be back!
Lage zum Strand eigentlich näher als beschrieben, sehr sauber, alles da was man braucht vom Griller bis Strandutensilien, jederzeit wieder, die Lage war perfekt, wir waren 10 Personen - tiptop!
Location is so key! It's so close to the beach! Highly recommend renting a golf cart to cruise around the island to see the various shops/restaurants. The house is well equipped, and has 4 full baths and 2 half baths! Plenty of space for 14 people. There is an extra full sized fridge/freezer in the garage which worked out great for drinks. Also, there is another small refrigerator outside in the bar area. There are many stairs in the house, so definitely need to consider if your group consists of elderly, or small children. The posting said there were 3 bikes, however, when we arrived, there were no bikes. Also, the spa heater was not working. There is a great beach wagon, a few chairs, umbrella and some beach toys. Highly recommend renting an easy up for the beach, as the sun is hot and one umbrella is not enough for an entire group. We bought a cooler with wheels and left it at the house for future groups to use.
The overall cleanliness of the house and grounds could have been better... especially the floors and windows.
Overall, we had a fantastic stay and the house worked out perfectly for the guests we had staying with us. We would definitely look at renting this house again!
The house accommodated 14 people very well. Plenty of room. Very short walk to the beach. Tons of beach chairs and beach toys for the younger kids. We were glad we took our own yeti for coffee and so on because their was only 1 coffee cup and no glasses for drinking and no bowls for the little kids for their morning cereal. We did go buy bowls and plastic cups. Other than that our stay was wonderful! The TV’s also quit working the last couple days we were there but we called and they said because of the new owners they shut off the cable but they came out the same day and hooked up all new boxes. We were told this wasn’t supposed to happen until after our stay. The hot tub also quit working the second to the last day we were there but they sent someone out promptly and said they needed to replace the pump so they turned up the heat on the pool and was excellent. We would definitely stay there again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Justin F.
11 Jul 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Big but dated and poor upkeep
It was a big house and accommodated our 14 guests nicely. The location is great! However, the property itself is poorly maintained. Lots of issues and broken items. Doors don’t close properly, cabinets falling apart, blinds don’t work, lights not functioning, plates missing on outlets in kids rooms, walls are damaged, spa bubblers don’t work. Reallly to many issues to list. It’s a shame.
This is a great house for a large family. It is an ideal location just steps from the beautiful white sand beach. The kitchen could use a few updates but nothing that would prevent us from selecting this property for future family vacations. Loved this house and we plan to make this an annual trip.
We had three families that stayed here for the last week in March for Spring Break. The location is accurate as described and you really can't beat it. Having lived in the property for a week, we would come back, and I think that says it all. That said, if you have never stayed here, you may want to know, as observed in prior reviews, the property wasn't as clean as we would have liked when we got there. That said, the property manager, Ty, was great. He came by and picked up items that the cleaning crew missed, and when beach towels were nowhere to be found, he delivered a box of beach towels. When the hot tub was set too low, he sent the pool guy and it got fixed. Ty was great. The property photos are accurate although I would guess there is a year or two of salt water exposure that has taken it's toll on the outside like any ocean side property. For example, the tiki bar fridge and TV are in pretty tough shape, a few of the pool chairs are starting to rip, and the sliding screen doors on the back of the house were falling off the tracks daily. If you get passed that, again, the location is amazing and the house is great. North is the main strip, a quick walk or golf cart drive away. South is another beach area and different restaurants.
Great place! It fit our family well. Great location! Property manager was wonderful to work with. We did find some clothes under a dresser ☹️ And we could have used a mop. Thanks
This was a last minute rental for 3 families - 6 adults and 8 kids. Loved the outdoor area - tiki bar and pool were great. Super short walk to beach, easy to bike to shopping, ice cream, etc. Home well stocked - few bikes, helmets, beach toys, extra towels. Had A/C issue that was quickly resolved. Great vacation!
Had a great time! There were 14 of us and it never felt crowded. Close to the beach and pool was perfect. Only complaint is that the air conditioning didn’t work well in the first floor which had one of the family rooms. Recommend renting golf carts to get around the island.
It was perfect for our family. Lovely home and wonderful pool! Great location right across the street from the beach!
They had the garage full of beach supplies too.
We definitely plan on going back!
We had a great time with my parents and
my brothers and our families. Everything was perfect. Only constructive criticism is the property needs more garbage cans.
We had a wonderful stay. House was great. Lots of room. Loved the pool. One short block to beach access. House wasn’t located correctly on map when booking is only thing we noticed. Would rent this house again.
We loved being so close to the beach. Also the pool was great. Some of the amenities need repaired or replaced. There was less traffic on our part of the island and we had easy, close access to great restaurants. For the most part, the beds were comfortable. The kids beds ( as us often the case were not so comfy. ( we had 8 women, each in her own bed. ) Got used to the steps, but getting luggage and supplies was tough.
The property is really nice. Kitchen has everything we needed to cook. House was sparkling clean. The pool is beautiful.
However, the pool pump was extremely loud and keep us awake. We called property manager on Sunday and Monday and Tuesday. Someone did show up on Tuesday to replace the pump.
I was also shocked at how cheap the property manager is--one roll of toilet paper per bath? one roll of paper towels? no cleaning supplies? no dishwashing soap? one small bar of soap per bathroom. No basic spices? I will not rent from this property manager again.
House was very clean and accommodating. We had 12 people staying and took advantage of all the amenities. Rode bikes, in the pool and spa daily. Loved the patio area. Ate most of our meals out but did get some use of the grill and tiki bar area. Great access to the Gulf (across the street and passed a few houses to get there). Thank you for a stress free, much needed getaway!
The house was lovely but a punch list for check in would have been nice— we had to contact the rental company regarding a few broken items. However they did send someone out the next day to assess and brought a citronella candle and bug repellent for the TERRIBLE mosquitos.
We found it pretty difficult to wash, dry, fold and put back all bath linens before check out. We’ve never had to do that before and it was a pain— also considering the cleaning fee we pay.