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2 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Holmes Beach, Florida

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MI Happy Place Sand Castle 1 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach

Type Private vacation home
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
House Rules
  • Pets allowed
  • Children allowed: ages 0-17
  • Smoking is not permitted
  • No events allowed
Max Occupancy 6
Host Language English
Property Id 9227445
VRC19-000209

2BR · 1BA · Sleeps 6 · Pet-Friendly ($150 Fee) · Across from Manatee Public Beach · 2024 Renovation · Shared Heated Pool · Beach Gear Provided · 1-Gig WiFi · Boat & Trailer Parking · Shared Laundry · Dead-End Street

Manatee Public Beach is directly across the street. The shared heated pool is steps from the unit. Two trolley stops are one block away. Sand Castle 1 is a Holmes Beach vacation rental on a quiet dead-end street where the beach, the pool, and the island are all within easy reach — and where guests come back year after year. Some for four consecutive years running.

The unit was completely renovated in 2025. New granite kitchen with modern appliances, fully tiled walk-in shower in the renovated bathroom, fresh coastal décor, and new furnishings throughout. The semi-private deck has beach gear storage — chairs, umbrella, and wagon included for trips across the street.

Two bedrooms sleep six. The master has a king bed with its own TV. The guest bedroom has two twin beds. The living room sleeper sofa handles the remaining guests. High-speed 1-gig WiFi. Fully equipped kitchen for meals at home. Shared laundry on the property. Linens and towels provided.

Dogs are welcome with a $150 non-refundable fee — the dead-end street and the resort layout make this one of the more comfortable pet-friendly setups in Holmes Beach.

Cafe on the Beach, Skinny's Place, and local dining are within easy walking distance. The free island trolley stops close by for exploring all of AMI without a car. Boat and trailer parking is available on-site.

Sand Castle 1 is one of four renovated units at MI Happy Place — all on the same property, sharing the heated pool and grilling area.

Sand Castle 1 requires a one-week minimum stay with parking for two vehicles.

*Final payments are due 60 days prior to arrival payable by personal check or Echeck (which will incur a $1.00 processing fee) we do take
credit cards for final payment with a 3% fee on the balance due

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. Quiet hours are observed from 10 PM to 7 AM.
Located in Holmes Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Manatee Public Beach and Bradenton Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.
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    Policy

    Pet policy

    • Pets allowed
    • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

    Check out time

    • 10:00 AM

    Check in policy

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 25

    Payment policy

    • Localcurrency: USD

    Check out policy

    • Check-out before 10:00 am

    Check in start time

    • 4:00 PM

    Check in instructions

    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Special instructions

    • 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
    • Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    • Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
    • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • 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

    Children and extra bed policy

      • Children are welcome.
    Amenities

    Popular amenities

    • Ac
    • Barbecue
    • Dryer
    • Extra bed
    • Free parking
    • Heater
    • Internet
    • Kitchen
    • Laundry
    • Living area
    • Microwave
    • No smoking
    • Outdoor grill
    • Outdoor space
    • Patio
    • Pool
    • Washer

    Property amenities

    • Pets:
      • Pet friendly
    • Beach:
      • Near the beach
    • Safety:
      • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
      • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
    • Bedroom:
      • 2 bedrooms
      • Bed sheets provided
      • Sofa bed
    • General:
      • Unit size: 1512 sq ft (140 sq m)
    • Kitchen:
      • Coffee/tea maker
      • Cookware/dishes/utensils
      • Dishwasher
      • Microwave
      • Oven
      • Refrigerator
      • Stovetop
      • Toaster
    • Laundry:
      • Laundry facilities
      • Washing machine and dryer
    • Parking:
      • Limited onsite parking
      • Onsite parking
    • Internet:
      • WiFi available
    • Outdoors:
      • Garden
      • Gas grill
      • Patio
    • Pool/spa:
      • Heated pool
      • Shared/communal pool
    • Bathrooms:
      • 1 bathroom
      • Shower
      • Towels provided
    • Langs Spoken:
      • English
    • Things To Do:
      • Birdwatching nearby
      • Horse riding nearby
      • Marina nearby
      • Theme parks nearby
      • Water park
    • Living Spaces:
      • Living room
    • Climate Control:
      • Air conditioning
      • Heating
    • Location Highlights:
      • Near a hospital
    • Services And Conveniences:
      • Iron/ironing board
    • Suitability/accessibility:
      • Smoke-free property
 

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