Charming Coastal Retreats

Experience Serenity on South Harbor Drive

Holmes Beach, FL, United States

Buena Vista on Anna Maria Island VRC16-000016

This is the Florida view you have been dreaming of... Single family home situated at the end of a natural canal with a view over the water. Sit outside, fish off our dock, take out the kayaks, or just walk steps across the street to the beach!

4 guests
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

Good to know

This is not your typical beach rental. It is our home that we have regularly used on weekends and vacations. This is a 2 bedroom / 2 full bath house. Upscale furnishings. Solid teak wood floors throughout the home. Gourmet Viking pots and pans with fantastic kitchen supplies. We are mandated to a minimum 7 night stay

House Rules

Our guests need to be tidy, quiet, respectful of our community. Loud music, partying, and questionable behaviors will not be tolerated. Pets are allowed upon special request.

Other Details to Note

Beach chairs, wagon and beach towels are supplied. We offer a Level 2 EV Charger. Charge for free with power supplied by our own Solar System. We will need to collect 5% Manatee County tourist tax upon check in that will not be collected by Airbnb There is a camera mounted to the outside of the house facing the channel. The camera is solely for the purpose to monitor the channel and our boat. Should the renter desire so, the camera can be disabled for the duration of the stay. 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.

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Boat slip
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Boat slip
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Waterfront

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Books

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Parking and facilities

  • EV charger
  • Free parking on premises

Bathroom

  • Hot Water

Family

  • Travel crib

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

Our neighborhood is very quiet with many permanent residents. You will find peace and quiet in the evenings. Our neighborhood, has a private boat ramp about six houses to the left. Two churches (Catholic and Episcopal) are within close walking distance. "You are vacationing in a residential area where homes are in close proximity to each other. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. The maximum permissible noise level is 65 decibels (e.g., a normal conversation) between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and 50 decibels (quiet conversation) between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the next day. No excessive, boisterous, or repetitive noise (e.g., shouting, yelling, screaming) is permitted. These noises can deprive neighboring persons of peaceful enjoyment of their property. A violation of the city's noise control ordinance shall subject the violator to the issuance of a notice of violation or citation. Noise is measured at the property line of the property generating the noise.

Guest Access

If you have a boat, you can dock it right outside the house! Private neighborhood boat ramp access six houses to the left. Room for boat trailer in our driveway. Our dock can accommodate a boat with a 9ft beam, 26ft LOA. Set off in your own boat and you are 1/4 mile from fishing in the grass flats, 20 mins from the north tip of Anna Maria Island (Bean Point) and from there, 3 miles to the first reef. We have several ocean kayaks for your enjoyment. Launch from our dock and see the manatees right outside. We have 2 parking spots and space to park your trailer

Reviews

Heather
April 2026
I recently stayed at Oliver’s property and our experience was excellent. The house was beautiful, right on the water, and we had the most wonderful time kayaking around the bay. We especially enjoyed the upper balcony, taking in the beautiful views. The home was clean, fully equipped, and the kitchen made cooking a breeze. The beds were super comfortable, and it was just a short walk to the beach and an easy drive to excellent restaurants. I couldn’t recommend it more—such a relaxing and memorable stay!
Tim
January 2025
My wife, dog and I have stayed at numerous AirBnB’s in the US and Europe. This was the best one by far. First, the location right on the canal with views all the way to St. Pete are wonderful. It was very pleasant to sit and rock on the balcony and watch the fish jump and experience the peace of being on the water. The home is exceptionally well put together and really makes you feel like you are at home. The kitchen, bathrooms, living room and even the garage are in pristine condition with great amenities. You are a block and half from the beach and there are also kayaks at your disposal to paddle from the canal into the bay. I highly recommend this home for a very memorable rental on AMI. We are very familiar with AMI, LBK, Bradenton and Sarasota as we have had extended stays there for many years. Oliver’s home was by far the best place. Communication was excellent and check-in was super easy and convenient.
John
August 2024
We had a fantastic stay at Oliver’s home on Anna Maria Island from July 20 to July 27. The house was easy to find, clean, and centrally located in Holmes Beach. It was well-stocked for cooking, allowing us to enjoy breakfast and lunch at home, and had a beautiful view of the water inlet where we saw manatees daily. The living spaces were perfect for the three of us, and the short walk to Manatee Beach was ideal since it wasn’t crowded. We appreciated the garage for our hybrid rental van and the convenience of the washer and dryer. The quiet location was incredibly relaxing, and renting a golf cart made exploring the island easy and fun. We loved the local restaurants, and the nearby grocery store made stocking up simple. Compared to our usual trips to Destin, this was a welcome change with fewer people and manageable traffic. We loved it so much we’re already planning our next trip and would happily stay at Oliver's home again. I ended the trip in the kayak with manatees pushing it.
Julie
April 2024
My family (2 adults/2 teens) stayed here recently for Spring Break. Great Location! Located in a neighborhood on a canal just off the main road in Holmes Beach, very quiet atmosphere. The views from the balcony were lovely, perfect for drinking coffee in the morning while watching the manatees play. Just across the street (a very short walk) is Manatee Beach (large beach with a beach bar/restaurant- which had good drinks/extensive menu/live music in the evenings). Very easy to grab a few chairs, beach bag and boogie board and head over. Loved this aspect as parking seemed difficult to come by. We rented bikes which was perfect. It was very easy to bike around the island. There were restaurants within walking distance and/or biking distance which allowed you to avoid sitting in traffic. We would definitely stay here again. Oliver is a great host and very responsive.

Find us

Beach access is only 300 steps away! Our home sits on one of the narrowest parts of the island, so the Gulf and Bay are very close together! You are located very near to Manatee Avenue and Gulf Drive. Very closely located to Publix Supermarket, beach stores and restaurants. Bike lanes are available on the island. Free trolly pick-up 50 yards from our home.

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