Welcome to Happy Island Cottage, a modern beach house nestled in a quiet neighborhood with tropical greenery and large palm trees. Enjoy the private heated pool, relax on spacious decks or stroll down to the beach just steps away. With smart electronics and high-speed WiFi throughout, this 3-bedroom retreat offers comfort and convenience for up to six people.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool
A 2000 sq/ft, 3 bedroom modern beach house with heated* and very private pool. A perfect location just steps from the beach, marina and the main plaza with great shops, a grocery store and restaurants. No need to drive anywhere. Located in a quiet neighborhood with tropical greenery, large palm trees and flowers blooming.
Sleeps up to 6 people, 3 car garage, 60” Smart TV with Netflix, 130 Mb/s dual band high speed wireless internet, wall TV's in every room. Smart electronics are all over the house with motion activated lighting, decorative night lights and the Nest thermostat. Make your vacation even more comfortable and worry free.
A fully equipped kitchen with the modern appliances. Everything is always spotless clean. A laundry room with a large capacity LG washer and dryer for your convenience.
2 KING Beds, 2 Twin Beds and a Queen sleeper sofa to help you recover from your long beach days. A master bathroom with a large jet bath.
An outdoor area right next to the pool with a large patio table set, grill, lounge chairs and plenty of additional seating. Two spacious decks to enjoy your morning coffee.
Plenty of beach toys and a beach wagon.
The house has electronic locks on the main door and the garage. So you don't need to worry about loosing the keys.
We also have the pool alarms installed, in case you are travelling with small kids.
Anna Maria Island offers a Free Trolley to tour the island. The stop is literally 100 steps away from the house.
Come over and enjoy your Happy Island Cottage ;) !
*AC is set to range 72F - 80F from April till Novemner. No exeptions please * Pool Heater is optional - please contact us for details prior to your arrival. * TVs are streaming through Amazon Fire Sticks. You are free to use any of your subscription services, but please remember to log out after your vacation. If you are not familiar with Amazon Fire Sticks or smart TVs in general, please search online for instructions. We do not provide assistance with basic operations. _______________________________ Legal Mumbo Jumbo: (VRC) License Number: DWE5106980 Minimum stay requirements: weekly Number of on-site parking spaces: 4 Noise ordinance information: Holmes Beach, FL has a noise ordinance limiting sound to 65 dBA from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 50 dBA from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Car not required
Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Boat
Heated pool
Optional golf privileges
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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)
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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Return any furniture to its original place.
Clean up grill - if used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
AC is set to range 72F - 80F. No exeptions pls.
No parties allowed, We are family vacation house in a residential neighborhood.
No extra visitors allowed in the house, without prior agreement.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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, a first aid kit, 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
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Holmes Beach, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at LECOM Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby. Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide
Does Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool located?
This family-friendly Holmes Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Island Gallery West and Bradenton Beach. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Happy Island Cottage with Heated Private Pool Reviews
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We stayed here for a few nights for a girls Anna Maria Island getaway with grandma, daughters and two granddaughters. We had a great time, the pool is wonderful, short walk to the beach, the place was clean and the owner was very helpful! We would definitely come back!
Alex met us at the house at check in, gave us an excellent recommendation for a restaurant (we went there twice), and was very responsive when we needed help with anything. We enjoyed our stay a lot!
Always enjoy our stay on Annamaria Island. Property was very nice with a private garden and pool. Alex was responsive and easy to get pucked in touch with.
The house was perfect for our family, our host was super and really made us feel welcome and ensured we had everything we needed. The pool and pool area were spotless and relaxing and the beach was a really short walk away, best of both worlds. We’d return for sure😎
Check in was a breeze. Communication with the host was excellent. Unless weather prevents it, Wednesday is always pool maintenance day and Alex always communicated before stopping over. Easy three block walk to beach access. There is no parking at this beach access which is a plus because there were less people. Ugly Grooper and shops are easy walking distance. If you bring a dog, the dog park is approximately three blocks away also.
With the tiki bar Ugly Grooper so close their dumpster is right next door. Just be prepared for it to be dumped on a regular basis between 630-700am. Loud.
By far our favorite part of this property was the pool deck.
We had a wonderful time during our stay. We loved the swimming pool and how close the house was to the beach and restaurants/coffee shops. Rooms are spacious and the owner was wonderful. We will be back!
We had a fabulous stay at this property. The perfect amount of space for our family with very comfy beds, lots of seating, and just a comfortable feel. A 4 minute walk to the beach, it can't get any better!
This home was perfect for our family! Beach, restaurants, ice cream, sunrise, fresh seafood store, boat docks for excursions all walkable. Grocery store close too. Air conditioning worked great! The pool was perfect for cooling off. The kind owner checked on us and communicated rapidly. The home was very clean! We loved it and would definitely stay there again!
The house and pool were very well kept. The area was convenient, close to the beach and shopping. I would recommend this property.
A great family location.
Our family enjoyed our stay at Happy Island. The house was clean, and the layout worked well for our family. The pool area is very nice. The location made it easy to access all the island has to offer. Alex is a very kind and helpful host. Would love to stay here again.
Jenny M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kim D.
Jun 15, 2025
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location
Vacay 2025
This is our 4th time in AMI.. we have stayed at different properties, all have had different things to offer. This one was ok except we did not realize that we are on top of The Ugly Grouper. Trucks unloading almost every morning to deliver supplies to the restaurant. The pool was nice.
The house was a short walk to the beach, and was close to everything you needed. Lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance. We really liked being so close to the north end of the island. The house was pretty much exactly as described, and the kids loved the playing in the pool every day after coming back from the beach.
We had a wonderful time. The pool was great, the location wonderful! Definitely get a golf cart to get around, it so much easier and can enjoy the island better. Definitely will be back!
We had a great time on Anna Maria Island! The house was in a great location - a few blocks to the beach and close to restaurants and shopping. The pool area is beautiful and was the perfect size for our family of 5. The house is clean and had most everything we needed. It was so nice to have beach equipment (chairs, wagon, etc) there for us so we didn’t have to bring it. The owner came to check in with us and make sure the pool was clean. We would definitely recommend this house for a nice family getaway!
The home was very adequate and was found as advertised. Not having any toilet paper or paper towels was annoying, additionally I would have paid more to have access to the thermostat of the pool, set at 85 degrees and locked made the northern facing pool unusable. Owner was pleasant.
This was a wonderful place to stay. Clean and is supplied with everything you need. Alex will help out with any questions you need answered. Everything is in walking distance. Pool was the best! Every restaurant in Holmes Beach gets a five star. Rented a golf cart and toured Anna Maria and went to both piers to eat. Will be back next year. Thank you Alex for everything. The Woodwards
Fabulous place to stay. Centrally located. A stroll to the beach. The house had more than enough room for everyone and three bathrooms. The pool is spectacular and while having cocktails the Ugly Grouper next door plays music. There is a place to sit out od the sun. I highly recommend renting a golf cart. We rented from the Toy Barn. We all said we would be back and rent the exact house if we can. I also suggest experiencing some drinks at the doctors office.