Close to Bradenton Beach, Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102842 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino
Villa Portofino by Anna Maria Vacations VRC18-000050
Experience the perfect family vacation at Villa Portofino, a charming island retreat just a short walk from the pristine beaches of Holmes Beach! Offering five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and a private backyard oasis featuring a sparkling pool, lush tropical landscaping, and outdoor living space, this home provides comfort and luxury for multi generational families, friends, or large groups seeking a relaxing Gulf Coast getaway.
Highlights • 6-minute walk to Manatee Beach • 5 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath • 2 Kings, 1 Queen, 4 Twin beds • Private heated pool • Outdoor living space and grill • Multiple balconies • Beach chairs and toys • Close to shops, dining, and local attractions • Washer and dryer • 4 Parking spaces
Enjoy your days lounging by the private pool, preparing meals on the gas grill, or relaxing in the outdoor living space surrounded by tropical foliage. Inside, the home features tropical decor, with a fully equipped kitchen perfect for cooking large meals or casual snacks. The second floor primary suite offers a private balcony, a luxurious ensuite with walk-in shower and tub, creating a perfect retreat after a day at the nearby beaches.
The upper floor features the main living area decorated with tropical accents, comfy seating, and HDTVs, ideal for family movie nights or relaxing after your beach adventures. The fully equipped kitchen includes wood cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, with a lovely wood dining table that can host family dinners with ocean breezes just outside through glass doors leading to the outdoor space.
The two primary bedrooms offer premium beds, balconies, and ensuite bathrooms with double vanities, and walk-in showers, the second floor primary includes an additional standalone tub. The other bedrooms include two spacious twin rooms, each with a TV and ample storage, and a Queen bedroom, all sharing a hall bathroom with a shower and tub combination. All bedrooms are designed for restful nights and family comfort.
Room Details • Primary Bedroom (2nd floor): King bed, ensuite with walk-in shower and tub • Second Primary Bedroom (3rd floor): King bed, ensuite with walk-in shower • Third Bedroom (3rd floor): Queen bed, ample storage • Fourth Bedroom (3rd floor): Two twin beds • Fifth Bedroom (3rd floor): Two twin beds
Enjoy the convenience of a washer and dryer, multiple outdoor seating areas, pool and beach toys, and beach chairs. Whether relaxing poolside, strolling to the nearby Gulf, or savoring long family dinners on the patio, this home offers everything needed for a memorable island escape.
Reserve your stay at Villa Portofino today and discover a tropical paradise with access to stunning beaches, charming local shops, and delicious dining. Book now and create lifelong memories with your loved ones!
- The waterfall feature on the pool has been disabled.
This property participates in our Professional Linen Program. In Anna Maria Vacation's continuous effort to bring only the best quality experience to our guests, we are proud to offer a professional linen service at this property to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you with high-quality linens; including bedding, bath towels, washcloths, and beach towels that are in place and ready for your use upon your arrival. These high-quality linens are washed in a commercial setting using the latest and best technology.
This property does not allow pets.
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.
This home is managed by Anna Maria Vacations, 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. Please see our Anna Maria Vacations 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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
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
Snorkeling 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 vacation 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 Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide
Does Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 10 minutes.
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Home with Private Pool, 8 minute walk to Beach! - Villa Portofino Reviews
Reviews
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We enjoyed the house very much and plan to stay again in the future. It was a nice home, the rental staff was very friendly and made sure we didn’t have any problems during our stay.
The house is great with nice sleeping rooms and large living room plus kitchen. The pool is great as well. Only the chairs on the large kitchen table could require a repair or replacement.
Due to unforeseen circumstances we were looking for a rental option on very short notice. After booking this property, they were able to accommodate us with a same day check in which was a life saver for our family. The home is a few blocks from the beach and walking distance to the grocery store which was great! AMI made communication easy with the text option and were always very helpful and responsive. We would stay here again.
This house was perfect for our family for Spring Break....a few minutes and you are on Holmes Beach!!! The house was very large and impressive. With 5 bedrooms, everyone had their place and space (5 adults and 5 children). The beautifully landscaped pool was the hit by everyone. Pool is actually much larger than provided pictures. The water temperature was like bath water....perfect. House is positioned for noon to afternoon sun, but provides some shady areas, too. Everyday we got to walk to enjoy beach...ice cream, beach volleyball, sunsets. This house has Location, Location, Location!!! Also we had great communication with our host company....readily available. We will definitely return for this property!!!
Lana W.
This house was a nice fit for our family 6 adults & 4 small children. The bedrooms were comfortable & 3 1/2 baths were great. The kitchen was good size & easy for meals. It was short walk to the beach which was very important to us! The pool is a good size & was used daily. The pool has a nice waterfall feature that we liked & it makes a nice relaxing sound.Overall we had a wonderful time & this home is a good place for a family to have fun. Things I would change. There was only 1 old lounge chair & a few metal chairs by the pool & no furniture on 3 balconies. I called many times concerning this. No lounge chairs were brought, hard metal chairs with no cushions & rocker like chairs were brought.We would have liked 3-4 long lounge chairs. The landscaping needs trimmed & cleaned up. New shower head in downstairs master. Back door needs replaced. This is a beautiful property that we enjoyed. It just needs a little upkeep.
We loved the island, the location and the house was as pictured. Communication with the property manager was easy and quick to respond. However, the indoor and outdoor furniture was very well worn and often uncomfortable. The kitchen chairs were sunken and difficult for our elderly parents to get in and out of to eat at the dinning table. The outdoor loungers were ripped and sunken so we were sitting on the cross bars. We did communicate that to the owner and sent pictures but they didn't do anything to solve it. Also be prepared that the house comes with no bells and whistles. There are no pool accessories, we had to buy some noodles for the kids. There are no beach chairs. There are no games. The description says there are stairs to the games room but there is no games room. The kitchen was lovely, but there was always something missing. A blender with no lid, a grill with no cord. A coffee pot with no carafe. The 2 balconies came with no furniture so we were unable to enjoy them. So although the house was fine for anyone looking for a spacious place in a good neighborhood and the experience with Vrbo was great, we found we were usually uncomfortable or looking for the right supplies.
We had a fantastic week on Anna Maria Island! Villa Portofino is a great place to stay with all the amenities, well supplied with dishes and cookware, beach towels, etc.—really everything we needed. The proximity to the beach (short walk) and grocery store was very convenient. The only unfortunate part was that the washing machine was not working. A repair person didn’t ever show up, but the property management was willing to replace linens and offered laundry services. That was helpful even though having a working washer would have been better. Overall a great experience.
Location was great, but the property itself is in rough shape. Doors not closing, alarms going off, washing machine and dryer failing, dishwasher broke (and not even attached to counter and falling out), drains clogged in all showers, lights broke, ceiling fans rusted and broke, and more. For this price, I expect a little more TLC and routine maintenance (which would catch 90% of these concerns and had them fixed).
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Mark S.
Jul 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Smallwood-Anna Maria 2025
Very spacious nice home but some things were a bit annoying compared to previous rentals. Shower head in downstairs bathroom was broken and only produced small steam of water. Back patio door from kitchen has broken gone handle on outside entry and was very hard to open. Patio was limited with lounge furniture. Lastly, owner stated there would be a beach chair per bedroom, upon arrival there were three chairs with one of them being broken. Beach amenities were sparse compared with all of our other rentals throughout the years. I would recommend a golf cart rental because the walk to the beach is a bit of a hike carrying beach gear if you want to get away from the VERY crowded Manatee public beach.
Absolutely perfect for our family. It was a plus to have a wagon to take chairs and toys to the beach. The pool area was wonderful and the layout of the house was great. So glad we could walk to our favorite beach.
This was the perfect getaway. So close to the beach yet can quickly walk back to get the grandsons in the private pool! We had a great time and will definitely be back! Any issues were quickly resolved, due to a storm that took out a lot of the areas internet’s. But, management was quick to get it fixed. Gorgeous home and we enjoyed the entire patio and pool area daily & nightly! 😊
This is a large house with plenty of rooms. It has a lot of steps so not good for someone who has difficulty navigating.
It was not as well equipped as other rentals. We had to buy extra towels, washcloths, kitchen towels and sponges. They did have beach towels. No ping pong table like in the pictures.
Pool area is gorgeous!
Walking distance to Publix, Catholic Church and public beach. Nice quiet street! Busy street to cross to get to the beach.
I will definitely rent again.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review
6/10 Okay
nelda m.
Jul 19, 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Villa Portofino
The house was dirty. I’ve been vacationing for years with my family and this was the worst in cleanliness. Smelled like cigarettes, walls dirty, pillow case had lipstick on it, floor had hair ties, shower has hair in it, toilet had hair in it, all the pool items and beach items were thrown in the two rooms off the pool section, pool fountain not on but did get someone out to turn on. It’s a nice home , layout good, with so much potential ! A good paint job, housekeeping and decor upgrade is needed. On another hand, the golf cart rental company was very convenient , dropped off and picked up for us! Location is great and pool size decent. Rooms of great size ! Just needs cleaned up a bit.
We have stayed on this street the last 3 years in a row. This was the best house so far!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Liana F.
May 22, 2018
Anna Maria Vacations not the best
The house was nice, but just problems with the owner and/or booking agent. This house was listed through a broker and I will never use them again. I'm not sure if it was more the owner or the booking agent I had problems with. I asked 2 months ahead of time to have the pool heated and the pool was not heated upon arrival. I contacted them and they said they'd get a pool technician out to get the pool heated and it was a little warmer the next day, but then got cold again the entire week we were there so they obviously never turned the heater on (the warmth from the sun that one day). I contacted them several times over the week to ask how to operate the soaking tub jets and the underwater light on the pool and never got any responses back. I asked for either early check-in or late check-out and was told the owner said it's not possible because that is when maintenance is performed on issues with the house, even though the house wasn't rented for 2 weeks before, nor the week after our rental week. Don't stay here!!!!!!