Rating 5 (38)

Island Life


Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 baths
Guests 6 guests
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed

  • Address: 108 78th St
  • Location: Holmes Beach

Location Location

Description Description
Highlights
• 5-minute walk to the beach
• Spacious backyard with Pool and Spa
• Pet Friendly
• Tiki hut and bar area

Island Life by AMI Locals
108 78th St Holmes Beach
VRC#18-000083

Welcome to Island Life, a fully renovated and updated vacation home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. A private backyard tiki bar, a hot tub, and a heated pool await you at this ground-level Anna Maria Island paradise. Access to the Gulf beaches is just a short 5 minute walk from Island Life, perfect for viewing the famous sunsets and relaxing in the turquoise Gulf waters.

Walk up the stone pathway to the front door and be welcomed into a coastal oasis with vibrant blues and greens throughout the living and kitchen area. There is a flat screen tv with a Roku and a comfy seating area for movie nights. Get out the pots and pans, prepare a fantastic meal in the fully equipped kitchen, and gather guests at the beautiful dining table.

Leave worries behind and unwind in the primary bedroom with a King bed, tv, and ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Guests will love the second bedroom with its tropical flare and pool area views. The third bedroom is the ultimate sleepover room, with two full over full bunk beds. A stunning hallway bathroom has a bright tiled shower and tub combination. A sleeper sofa in the living room is available for guest use.

Room Details
-Primary Bedroom: King Bed and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
-Second Bedroom: King bed
-Third Bedroom: Two full over full bunk beds
-Living Area: Queen sleeper sofa

There is plenty of seating at the tiki bar and dining table outside, so you can soak up as much sun as possible while you’re here. You can also use the full-size grill from the pool and hot tub.

Grab the provided beach towels and chairs and walk a short 5-minute one block to the north or south to the amazing Gulf of Mexico beach, where you can often spot dolphins jumping in the mornings. Rent a bike to explore the island’s many hidden gems and watering holes, or spend a leisurely afternoon shopping on Pine Street.

*Please note - this property uses the beach access points at 77th St or 79th St. The access on 78th Street is currently closed to the public.

This home is managed by AMI Locals, an Anna Maria Island property management company.

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.

With host approval before check-in, this property accepts dogs only (No cats or other animals are allowed). An additional pet fee will apply. See our AMI Locals Rental Policies for full details.

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.

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Bedding Bedding
Bedroom 1
Bedding
1 King

Attached Bathroom

Bedroom 2
Bedding
1 King

Bedroom 3
Bedding
2 Full over Full Bunk Bed


Amenities 56 Amenities
  • Virtual Tour
Essentials
  • Air Conditioning
  • Beach Chairs Provided
  • Beach Towels Included
  • Bed Linens
  • Clothes Hangers
  • Dryer
  • Ground Floor Property
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Long Term Stays Allowed
  • Private Entrance
  • Towels
  • Washer
Exterior
  • Backyard
  • BBQ Area
  • BBQ Grill
  • Fenced Yard
  • Heated Pool
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Private Pool
  • Sun Loungers
  • Tiki Bar
Fun & Entertainment
  • Smart TV
Home Safety
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Keyless Lock
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Smoke Detector
Interior
  • Living Room
Kitchen
  • Baking Sheet
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full Kitchen
  • Hot Water Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Wine Fridge
  • Wine Glasses
Location
  • 5-minute walk to the beach
  • Anna Maria Island
  • Beach Access Nearby
  • Holmes Beach
  • On-Island Rentals
  • Residential Street
Must Haves
  • Hot Tub or Spa
Parking
  • Two (2) Parking Spaces
  • Current Promo Property

Reviews Rating 5 (38) Reviews
Rating 5
Amazing home just steps from the beach!
We absolutely loved this home for our family vacation! We were looking to find a spot near the water with a pool, and this home met the expectation and more! The owner, Glenn, was really responsive and got back to us quickly for booking on such short notice. Also, made it super easy for check in, check out, and offering up any help if needed. Our main concern was making sure the pool and spa were heated (since some places advertise pools, but refuse to heat or pay a fee). Glenn was really great about letting us know pool and spa would be heating and was super easy to heat spa when needed (heated so fast!!). The home had everything we needed.. enough space for a family, kitchen was fully stocked with pots and pans, coffee maker (a must!) and all the beach toys, towels, blanket, umbrella, and even a wagon to drag it all to the sand! We really felt like the back yard made the whole experience, it feels like it's own zen sanctuary away from the world. It feels very private! The tv by the tiki hut bar and grill allowed us to have some great nights just grilling and relaxing by the pool. And the big sell... steps to the beach! Walking out for days on the beach, to come and go throughout the day. I enjoyed morning runs to the point of the island and back. What a gorgeous beach..white sand with the most prestige clear blue water! We even spotted some dolphins and what we thought was a manatee one day. And it's worth a stroll out to the beach to witness the beautiful sunsets every night! Can't wait to return!
Kristen Z. - Posted: 12/10/2017
Rating 5
Nice place
This is our 2nd time staying at this property. The pool is our favorite part. I wish the beach access was open but wasn’t much to walk to the next block. House has plenty of room for your family. We will continue to use AMI Rentals
Anonymous - Posted: 8/1/2024
Rating 5
Perfect place for a family with teenagers!
The pool and the very short walk to the beach make for a perfect combination for a family with teenagers! With bike rentals and the trolley our boys were able to roam freely without us. Another hidden gem is close proximity to centerami.org where our boys are able to play pickup basketball a few nights. Our first time to Anna Maria and it is a hidden gem! Not crowded, laid back. A perfect week!
Casey A., Atlanta - Posted: 7/30/2022
Rating 5
Great stay. Beautiful house and the island is fantastic.
Ramon - Posted: 8/14/2021
Rating 5
Island life
AMI excellent managers
Charles C. - Posted: 6/20/2021
Rating 5
Great property
The house is very spacious and updated. The pool has partial sun in the morning and full sun midday and all afternoon. The walk to the beach could not have been easier. It was super clean and tidy upon arrival.
Mardee M. - Posted: 5/29/2021
Rating 5
Fantastic location 1 house from the beach. I felt the house was even better in person and looking forward to returning again.
Brian - Posted: 4/30/2021
Rating 5
Perfect Beach House
Perfect beach house for spring break! Me, my husband our three daughters and a friend had a wonderful stay. So close to the beach that it was easy to go back and forth for lunch and such. Make sure you head back to the beach for the sunset at night - stunning!! The pool and hot tub were bigger than they appear in the pictures. The bedrooms were also very large. There were beach chairs, an umbrella and other beach toys in the garage. Very well equipped for the perfect beach getaway!
Sarah S. - Posted: 4/9/2021
Rating 5
Great Location....Beautiful Decor
We really enjoyed our stay. Expansive back yard with heated pool and spa and lots of entertaining space. Lovely interior newly renovated. Best of all only steps from the beautiful beach.
Sandra G. - Posted: 1/10/2021
Rating 5
Very close to beach, basically one house away. Really cute place, super clean. The pool area could do with more lighting, but at least it was very private back there. The area was nice and quiet and you can fit three cars on the driveway area. Planning on booking it again!
Zara - Posted: 10/18/2020
Rating 5
Such a lovey getaway. Great home and beautiful beach!
Cynthia - Posted: 9/27/2020
Rating 5
Very pleasant
We really enjoyed this property. The proximity to the beach was the decision maker for us. You can see the beach from the kitchen window. The house was clean and very comfortable. The kids really enjoyed the bunk beds. The only negative for us was the communication with the agency. We came early and wanted to get permission to check in early and no one would give us an answer. We kept calling and were told they’d call us back and no one did. We ended up going to the actual office and speaking to some one. Over all, we had a great week. The pool and the spa were fantastic
Rita S., Reinholds, PA - Posted: 8/26/2020
Rating 5
Amazing location. Host was always available to answer questions . Very easy check in and out , beautiful home steps from a beautiful peaceful beach. Home was wonderfully updated and spotless with everything we needed ! Will defiantly visit and stay in this spectacular home again ❤️
Anna - Posted: 12/12/2019
Rating 5
Great place in a great location. The backyard was great and we were only a few steps from the beach.
Bill - Posted: 11/26/2019
Rating 5
Beautiful property steps from the beach
This was our third visit to Anna Maria Island and our first stay at this property, and we really enjoyed this house! It’s a recently renovated, beautifully decorated home that’s just steps from the beach. We loved the location of the house (close to a trolley stop, restaurants, etc.), and it was so convenient having all rooms on one level. The private backyard was our favorite part of the property with a large pool, hot tub, lots of seating, nice grill, tiki bar and beautiful landscaping. We also loved having the shallow area and the umbrella in the pool! The backyard got plenty of sunshine throughout the day but part of it was always shaded if we wanted to escape the sun/heat. It was perfect! We were impressed by the management company’s prompt communication and quick resolution of two small maintenance issues we noticed upon arrival. Overall, we had a really nice stay at this property and would definitely return in the future.
Anonymous - Posted: 11/20/2019
Rating 5
My family and I LOVED our first AMI vacation while staying at Island Life. Such a Beautiful home with lots of space. The pool is amazing and it’s a very short walk to the beach. Very quiet block and neighborhood, as the house is on a dead end street. We’ll definitely be coming back in years to come! Thanks AMI Locals!
April - Posted: 11/14/2019
Rating 5
I super recommend, nice and clean gorgeous property, amazing hot tube and pool, walking distance to the beach, i'll be back soon
Eduardo - Posted: 10/6/2019
Rating 5
Awesome vacation
Couldn't of gotten a better house with all the amenities so close to the beach. I think we are hooked and will definitely come back.
Charles D. - Posted: 10/1/2019
Rating 5
Great place!
This house was awesome! The location was very close to the beach and the backyard was a tropical oasis! The only thing that we encountered was that the ceiling fan didn’t work at the tiki bar. We called in and we’re told that the maintenance guy would come out and fix it, but we never saw him. However, that wasn’t a big deal, just something to have as convenience. I would definitely stay here again!
Anonymous - Posted: 9/13/2019
Rating 5
Great spot, Vacation made easy!
Great time
Carla K. - Posted: 8/16/2019
Rating 5
Beautiful
Beautiful property! Private and beautiful pool area and tiki everything you need is provided. Definitely would stay here again and I highly recommend the Island Life property.
Pamela D., Belvidere,IL - Posted: 7/23/2019
Rating 5
Great house and pool
The only downside is the bedrooms are a little warm with the doors closed.
Amanda S. - Posted: 7/6/2019
Rating 5
A little piece of paradise
Home is clean and well-equipped . Everything you need to enjoy the beach and pool. The pool area is like a tropical paradise.
Heather M. - Posted: 6/30/2019
Rating 5
Island Life is the life for me!!!
Beautiful property!! Great for our family of 6. Proximity to the beach was super nice. House was decorated very nicely and kept clean. Highly recommend!! We hope to return to Island Life in the future.
Aimee S. - Posted: 6/15/2019
Rating 5
Great stay at AMI
The property was perfect for our family of six. Nicely decorated in soft grays and blues, the house is recently renovated and very comfortable. The gulf waters are visible from the front door, and it is an easily accessible stroll to the beach along a sandy path. Good handicap accessibility with no stairs to navigate. Slight problem with the air conditioning was quickly resolved as well as replacing some light bulbs. Excellent service. Would definitely like to visit again.
Anonymous - Posted: 6/1/2019
Rating 5
Great location!
This was our 2nd time to the island and first time staying in this house. The location was perfect - close to the beach, but in a quiet community. The house was newly renovated and clean and our whole family was comfortable there. The pool area is big, private and beautiful!
Anonymous - Posted: 5/26/2019
Rating 5
Perfect stay
Very nice, clean and practical house, close to the beach in a quiet area. Very nice private pool and pool area.
Anonymous - Posted: 5/15/2019
Rating 5
Great Getaway
We stayed here for my wife's birthday / Mothers Day weekend. It's a fantastic property with plenty of space for a family of 5. Great layout inside and everything was in very good condition. The entire house is decorated / remodeled very tastefully. The pool was perfect temp and very clean. Tiki bar was a huge plus with ceiling fan, mini fridge, lights, etc. The entire pool area felt very secluded with the tropical foliage. I counted 80 steps from the driveway to the beach access. Very short walk. We had a great time here.
Anonymous - Posted: 5/14/2019
Rating 5
Loved the house and location
This was our 3rd time to AMI and while we obviously loved it enough to keep coming back, this was our favorite rental so far!! We loved being footsteps away from the beach and having a ground level home that was very accommodating for our family of 6 plus my mom and sister in law. When we come back if this house is available we will try to stay here again! Everything was clearly described and accurately described! We didn’t want to come home!
Anonymous - Posted: 5/7/2019
Rating 5
Perfect Location
We had the best stay. The house has everything you could need for a wonderful vacation. The AMI Rental (Lisa) team was fantastic! It was such an easy check in/out process and made us feel at home right away. The house came with plenty of beach chairs, toys, rafts and anything you would need for beach or pool. I can’t say enough great things about the pool area or the easy access to the beach!!
Anonymous - Posted: 4/24/2019
Rating 5
Loved it!
House is newly renovated and very well done. We enjoyed it, just 4 of us, with 2 little boys. Perfect pool and hot tub area - all 1 floor was nice. Sunsets at the beach. Was perfect.
Anonymous - Posted: 4/1/2019
Rating 5
Amazing Property and Location!!!
This property was great, one of my favorites! The house was all fully remodeled, the pool area was wonderful, everything was just as described. The very brief walk to the beach was great! It had everything that we needed and more! Also, Eric was awesome! He contacted us prior to the stay to make sure we had everything we needed. On night one I had trouble with the hot tub and he personally came the next day to look at it. He took care of everything and even sent us some suggestions for places to eat in the area. I'm definitely hoping to be back soon!!!
Keelie H. - Posted: 1/11/2019
Rating 5
Amazing. Eric of AMI Locals is by far the best!!!!
Eric pollen of AMI locals does an amazing job . They are truely a local property management company that makes you feel like a local. Every want and need was given the upmost attention. We were visiting AMI from Pittsburgh and will definitely rent through AMI locals for.many years to come. Thanks so much God bless. Mike DeZort Pgh Pa.
Anonymous - Posted: 8/10/2018
Rating 5
We had great time!
Thanks Eric for helping us rent this house for our vacation, we had a fantastic time staying on Holmes Beach. The house fit our family perfectly, was very clean, with lots of toys for the kids to take to the beach. We took a very short stroll to the beach every morning and came back to the pool oasis for the hot afternoons while the kids napped. My favorite feature (besides the beautiful beach and Anna Maria clear water) was the pool which became a cool haven for the hot afternoon. Floating on the water and relaxing in the cool shade on lounges gave us the opportunity to be outside all day long. We will be back!
Anonymous - Posted: 6/11/2018
Rating 5
Amazing location, perfect backyard.
We had a great week here. Great communication from property managers, making everything easy to check in/checkout, clear instructions on pool, etc. Less than one minute walk to the beach and pool/hot tub made for the most relaxing week even with quite a bit of rain! Would recommend to friends and would stay again!
Anonymous - Posted: 6/2/2018
Rating 5
Fantastic stay
Very convenient location, beach is beautiful and very close. The house had everything we needed. Pool was amazing. Back yard perfect for everyone.
Anonymous - Posted: 5/4/2018
Rating 5
Loved our stay!
Absolutely loved our stay! Young coupe. Came over here for the weekend! Will surely come again! Anna Maria is a blast!
Anonymous - Posted: 3/13/2018
Rating 5
Great Location, great house!
The house was perfect with an amazing backyard set up! We really enjoyed the location and short walk to the beach! House management went above and beyond, super friendly and helpful. We’ll definitely be returning!
Anonymous - Posted: 1/8/2018
Rating 5
Amazing home just steps from the beach!
We absolutely loved this home for our family vacation! We were looking to find a spot near the water with a pool, and this home met the expectation and more! The owner, Glenn, was really responsive and got back to us quickly for booking on such short notice. Also, made it super easy for check in, check out, and offering up any help if needed. Our main concern was making sure the pool and spa were heated (since some places advertise pools, but refuse to heat or pay a fee). Glenn was really great about letting us know pool and spa would be heating and was super easy to heat spa when needed (heated so fast!!). The home had everything we needed.. enough space for a family, kitchen was fully stocked with pots and pans, coffee maker (a must!) and all the beach toys, towels, blanket, umbrella, and even a wagon to drag it all to the sand! We really felt like the back yard made the whole experience, it feels like it's own zen sanctuary away from the world. It feels very private! The tv by the tiki hut bar and grill allowed us to have some great nights just grilling and relaxing by the pool. And the big sell... steps to the beach! Walking out for days on the beach, to come and go throughout the day. I enjoyed morning runs to the point of the island and back. What a gorgeous beach..white sand with the most prestige clear blue water! We even spotted some dolphins and what we thought was a manatee one day. And it's worth a stroll out to the beach to witness the beautiful sunsets every night! Can't wait to return!
Kristen Z. - Posted: 12/10/2017
Rating 5
Nice place
This is our 2nd time staying at this property. The pool is our favorite part. I wish the beach access was open but wasn’t much to walk to the next block. House has plenty of room for your family. We will continue to use AMI Rentals
Anonymous - Posted: 8/1/2024
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