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Nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood, this single-story beach house offers a large heated pool and covered back porch overlooking the newly landscaped yard. With amenities like beach chairs and umbrellas to a well-stocked kitchen, you'll feel right at home while being just steps from one of the most beautiful beaches on the Gulf Coast.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI!

  • Our Blue Heaven (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 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking allowed.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Garbage should be taken out to the curb on Fridays. Please DO NOT MOVE FURNITURE, including lamps and small tables.

We reserve the right to collect $500 damage deposit if check out requests are not met, primarily leaving food behind or failure to return furniture to its original position.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Our house is in a quiet, residential neighborhood.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking allowed.

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

About the area

Located in Holmes Beach, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling. Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Sarasota, florida, bradenton beach, Shutterstock ID 1052846027, Purchase Order: Wave 0 First Batch, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Hotels.com / BEX, Other: Mixed Budget
    Bradenton Beach
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach
    Palmetto Avenue Beach
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sarasota_ManateePublicBeach_6296224-6
    Manatee Public Beach
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Island Gallery West
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches
    7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
    4 min drive
  • The Ugly Grouper
    9 min walk
  • The Sandbar Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • The Waterfront Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Ginny's & Jane E's
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI! have a pool?

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

Is Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI! 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 Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Our Blue Heaven boasts one of the LARGEST PRIVATE POOLS on AMI! 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. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Exceptional

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Great stay!

Everything about this house and location is perfect. We are all obsessed with the pool! Can’t wait to come back in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

The best

It was clean , private, relaxing everything you need was there. Great place and would go back again . Thanks for a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

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

Heaven on AMI

If you are looking for a cozy home to rent on AMI, Our Blue Heaven is your place. Everything you need is there, and has been lovingly restored since the hurricanes.. The owners are a wonderful couple, and very attentive to anything you might need concerning the house. The beach is a short two block walk, shopping and restaurants are within walking distance as well. For days that are too windy at the beach, the private pool at the home is divine. We love Our Blue Heaven!
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ali M.

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

Fun in the sun!

This place is the ultimate perfect vacation home! Large rooms through out, ample space for all of us. I especially appreciated how many essential items there were for us to use. Laundry detergents, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, etc. The backyard is exactly how it appears. An absolute oasis! I can't say enough about the pool, sitting areas, bar, and our favorite game, JENGA! The night lighting is soo awesome! There is just too much to type to explain how wonderful this property is. Thank you for such a wonderful, lovely, fun home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Natasha P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Older Home

My family and I visited 10/28/23-11/4-23 for a family vacation. We booked this property for being close to the beach, heated pool and it was cheaper than other properties. Unfortunately, this property had more negatives than positives. The positives were the short walk to the beach and the backyard with lights which had a covered patio that we ate at every meal. The negatives were no check in from the owners once we got there to see how things were going or if we needed anything, lack of communication from the owners, grill didn't work, TV didn't work which not the end of the world as we didn't go there to watch tv but would have been nice to watch a Halloween movie or two, pool was not heated as the listing said, the place overall was very dusty and did not look like it had been cleaned, the washer smelled very strongly of mildew so we ended up taking our clothes to a laundromat. Then there is the issues of the cockroaches that we found. At first it was only a couple which not the end of the world but then we had found one in a drawer with cooking utensils which prompted my husband to remove the drawer and that is where we found A LOT of dead ones. We had messaged the owners about them and the response we got back we didn't feel it was professional. We do not recommend this property nor will we rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana D.

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

Great location

Easy walk to the beach (3min) with a private pool and great yard for gilling. Very efficient host- Very cozy cottage feel. Would definitely revisit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T.

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

Magical Week

Thw property was Clean, well maintained interrior, charming, hospitable, easy check in and check out process.Fantastic for our three children. Easy stroll to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

ELLEN O.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

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

Fabulous Vacation

Excellent everything!!!
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2021
Archival

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Melody w.

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

The location was perfect

Good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022