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Canal front cottage near the beach!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Canal front cottage near the beach!

Stars on the Water by AMI Locals
Duplex in Holmes Beach, Florida
VRC21-000115

Perfect for anglers and beachgoers, Stars on the Water is a canal-front vacation home just a leisurely stroll from Manatee Public Beach! This two bedroom and one bath home features a private dock along with a spacious patio with plenty of seating and a BBQ area. Set out for exploration by foot, bike, golf cart, or trolley and try new restaurants, locally owned boutiques, historical landmarks, and so much more!

Highlights
• Canal front vacation home with dock
• Less than a 10-minute walk to the beach
• BBQ grill and outdoor seating
• Ground-level
• Near free Anna Maria Island trolley stop

You are welcomed with stunning water views as soon as you walk in. To the right is a living area with cozy seating and a large TV, and to the left in the formal dining room and fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

The bright primary bedroom has calming colored décor and a walk-in closet, and the second bedroom is perfect for the guests young at heart with two twin beds. The main bathroom has a walk-in shower and plenty of storage space for essentials. This home also shares a washer and dryer with the next-door unit.

Room Details
-Primary Bedroom: Queen bed and TV
-Second Bedroom: Two Twin beds and TV

Bring your own (or rent locally) kayaks and paddleboards, and enjoy Tampa Bay. Star planning your dream vacation today!


*Please note: 2 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 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.

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 manager

AMI Locals

Languages

Czech, English, German, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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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
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 is also known as

Stars on the Water by AMI Locals Holmes Beach
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Stars on the Water by AMI Locals Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Manatee Public Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cortez Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal front cottage near the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Canal front cottage near the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal front cottage near the beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canal front cottage near the beach! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, Manatee Public Beach, and Holmes Beach Beaches. West Coast Surf Shop and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are also within 10 minutes.

Canal front cottage near the beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort
The property was very clean, comfortable and affordable! The communication was always fast and courteous! Will recommend this property to all my family and friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty R., Wilmington, DE

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Ashley C.

No privacy, very dated. Uncomfortable.
This property is misleading, separate master bedroom but it has no privacy. There is a two cabinet door opening in the living room where you can directly open the cabinet doors and see into the master bedroom. There is absolutely no privacy provided. Dated home that offers no locks on the bedroom doors. Outside landscaping is in need of update and attention of overgrown bushes and weeds. Entire outside needs to be pressure washed. The washer is up on blocks, my husband and son had to pick it up multiple times as it’s not anchored to anything and falls off the blocks while running. The water hose is not long enough to reach your boat at the slip to access water. The beds are awful so bad we left one night early because I could not sleep another night on the concrete mattress and rough sheets provided. We tried to open the sofa bed to see if that would be more comfortable but no bedding was provided anywhere in the home for the sofa bed. The view is very nice and the locate is perfect but the home itself was anything but comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan and Stuart N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Enjoyed our stay next to the canal. Great location to the beach and shopping.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place!
The pics do not do it justice. It is larger than the pics reflect. Great location in a quiet neighborhood. The backyard dock area is awesome with inlet access, great views of the intercostal and the Sunshine Skyway. First time we didn't stay on the beach and it was a nice change. Thanks for sharing your property with us. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect location with great views of the bay. We saw a couple of manatees swim by! Property is clean and is exactly as described. Plenty of closet space, too, which is a plus!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Our Stay
We loved our stay at Stars on the Water! My sisters and I chose this listing based on location and we weren't disappointed! Close enough to walk to the grocery store, the beach, shops, bars, and restaurants! We loved having the canal in the back yard, where we enjoyed the sun when not headed to the beach. Beach towels were provided, which was great as we had neglected to bring any with us. The management company was VERY responsive when we realized we had an ironing board, but no iron; they had one delivered within the hour. The home was clean and beds comfortable. We were happy there was a grill for eating in a couple of nights. All in all, very pleased with our stay! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Neil S., Birmingham, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Anna Maria Winter Repreive
Property and location was great. An icemaker would have been nice, but ice trays worked fine. Only 2 disappointments. 1. A/C stopped working halfway thru our 2-week stay and was not repaired; AMI locals kept promising service calls that didn't happen. 2. Internet (2.4Ghz band) was extremely slow. 5Gz band was OK, but not great.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great view! From back yard
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing canal front location!
This property is perfect! We were right on the canal and docked our 17ft boat right out back with easy and fast access to all waterways. Beautiful views of the bay and the Skyway Bridge, especially at night when it's all lit up. The rear canal facing living room is a wall of windows. We saw Manatees in the canal and had a visit from a great blue heron every evening! Amazing central location, just 3 miles north to Rod and reel pier or 3 miles south to Bridge Street area. Very close to the oceanfront, you could actually walk, and very close to Publix. We rented a golf cart and could be to the beach in 2 mins. The interior is so cute, well appointed, quiet and safe. Our mattress was extremely comfortable. All in all a great choice, especially for those bringing a boat! We can't wait to go back! Extremely satisfied!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vietta M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Great location, very spacious! Everything we needed except a vacuum, mop, and ice maker. Loved the wall of windows and view of the bay was great. Would definitely stay again! Perfect for a small family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
We absolutely loved our stay! The house was spotless with an open design and charming details. Communication was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Bonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning view
We loved our stay. This will be a re-book for us. The only downside was the one small bathroom. The open concept gave us great views outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina B., Oxford, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing time at the water
We truly enjoyed our time at the property! The backyard on the canal was just beautiful, the house was very clean and had everything we needed. Walking to the beach just takes 5 minutes. We hope to be back in fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
First time in AMI
We absolutely fell in love with Anna Maria Island. All of the locals were so friendly. Everything was easy to get to unlike some tourist towns where you sit in traffic. We were even there 4th of July and the traffic seemed completely normal and not congested. We definitely want to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lola Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
VIEW is INCREDIBLE
We brought the boat down and spent the ENTIRE trip in the back yard. Rented kayaks one day and launched right from the dock. The view from this house are unreal! Sunset was a must everyday we were there... I couldn't believe how amazing they were, picture on the site did not even do it justice! The house is very nice as well, clean and plenty of room for our family. We will rent this again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Koos P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Het huisje is ruim en heel schoon. Compleet ingericht met vaatwasser, wasmachine en droger. BBQ buiten. Enig minpuntje is het onhandige alarm op de zijdeur wat steeds ingedrukt moet worden. De locatie is geweldig; lekker aan een inham van de baai met uitzicht op de Sunshine Skyway. Heerlijk. Het strand is op 10 minuten lopen. AMI is ook super om per fiets te ontdekken. Leuke boetiekjes in de straat naar de City Pier.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023