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Fins Up – Cozy Island Retreat, Private Pool, 4-Min Walk to Beach

Relax by your heated pool or take an easy stroll to the nearby beach with all your gear in hand – enjoying island life is just that simple.

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A heated pool
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Fins Up – Cozy Island Retreat, Private Pool, 4-Min Walk to Beach

Holiday home with a water park, a short walk to Bradenton Beach
A water park, concierge services and limo/town car service are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Once Upon a Beach Vacation Rentals - Nikki & Mike Kaleta, Owners

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1250 sq ft (116 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

489586

About the area

Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 3 min drive
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive
  • Anna Maria Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fins Up – Cozy Island Retreat, Private Pool, 4-Min Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fins Up – Cozy Island Retreat, Private Pool, 4-Min Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fins Up – Cozy Island Retreat, Private Pool, 4-Min Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fins Up – Cozy Island Retreat, Private Pool, 4-Min Walk to Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Fins Up – Cozy Island Retreat, Private Pool, 4-Min Walk to Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

martha l.

Repeat stay was as good as the first stay
Love the home and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

We loved the property!
It was everything we could have wished for!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal W.

Lovely property and location
Everything was wonderful at the house. Very convenient location to beach. Pool was very clean. The management company was very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

Floridafan
What a beautiful home. We truly loved the property, it's location, and its amenities. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristin E.

Thumbs UP for Fins Up!
Wow! What more could you want from a beach house? The rental is exactly as pictured but still seemed to pleasently surprise us upon arrival. The decor is so cheery and inviting. It was everything our family of five needed. Rent it! You wont regret it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angelique K.

Beautiful, Perfect Location
This location was perfect for our family. Was right in the middle of everything we wanted to do. Pool perfect for our family of 5. Kitchen had everything one would need. Close and easy access to the beach. Outside shower was so helpful coming back from the beach with sandy kids. Management was spectacular and quick with help needed (all of which were questions with other companies and nothing to do with this property). So so helpful! We would book with Once Upon A Beach again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Collene P.

Nov. 19-26
Our family of 4 traveled to Fins Up during Thanksgiving week. This was our third time to AMI and we love it there! The house was the perfect size for a family of 4. The pool was a little small, but was fine for our family. The weather while we were there was a little cooler so a hot tub would be a great addition, but other than that, the outdoor space was perfect. We enjoyed the outdoor TV to watch World Cup games. We had one minor issue with a broken toilet that was promptly fixed. As other reviews have mentioned, the pool alarms are a lot, especially when you aren't travelling with small kids, but we understand they are required. We would definitely would return to this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Remo G.

Just perfect
Was our 4th time on AMI and this property was perfect for our family (two adults with kids 5 and 8 yo). The whole communitation and check-in / check-out was very easy and great. The property looked just as pictured and was clean. The kitchen was top stocked, both rooms with own bad and enough towels for in and out. The outdoor area was perfect with the pool the dining area. Also there is enough shadow if needed. To the beach was a very short walk. We had few small issues which where promptly solved in no time. Pool alarm was a little annoying. Overall an incredible stay and highly recommended!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marin M.

Fun time at Fins Up!
My husband and I are Jimmy Buffet fans, so when we saw the name of this property we knew it would be great. This property was perfect for us and our two young daughters (5 & 8). It was extremely clean and looked just as pictured. It was a quick easy walk to the beach, the kitchen came stocked with everything we needed, we had enough linens and everything functioned as it should. We had an issue with the cable that was not the property’s fault and the management company was very responsive. We hosted some local friends for dinner one night and the outdoor area was perfect for entertaining.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Mconger
Great place! Beautiful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

Great stay
Great house and everything was immaculately clean. Good location, just a short 2 blocks to beach access. Little things, beds could have been a little better quality and door alarms took some getting used to, but overall an incredible stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chloe S.

It was a wonderful vacation !
Everything about this home was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chong L.

Awesome
Great location and property. The family had a great time at this property and AMI beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Great Stay, Beautiful City, Excellent Accomodations!
We had a very good week staying at Fins Up. The house was exactly as advertised. The walk to the beach each day was short and pleasant. My teen girls had fun using the pool every day while we relaxed outside. We loved the location--Anna Maria Island is a beautiful place and we would love to return. If we do, Fins Up will be the first place we look at!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Great house
This house was perfect for our family! It had all that we needed: beach towels, toys, wagon, beach chairs, pool floats! Short walk to the beach, easy for our three boys to walk! We rented bikes and road to meals and explored the island! Had a wonderful first trip to AMI
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Drew P.

Just Perfect!!
After two postpones of our wedding, and endless changes, we landed at Fin's Up @ AMI. The house looks brand new, the pool was perfect, 4 minutes walking to beach, that was never crowded, less if you rent bikes. All beach equipment, pool toys, towels, basically everything was provided. Kitchen was fully stocked with any pot, pan, or utensil needed. The house was CLEAN!! Smelled clean, looked clean. They offer an additional Covid cleaning, but for us, we didn't take it, but if you want sound of mind it is great to know it was available. We sat in the pool, watched TV, and ate under the house, grill was clean, and worked perfectly. Nikki was quick to respond and checked in on us to ensure all was perfect after we arrived. Fin's Up was perfect for us to honeymoon, but if ya add a couple kiddo's I can't see why they would not have a perfect time as well!! Thanks for a perfect week, D & S
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Enjoyable and recommended.
Good experience and great property. Everything was new, clean, and met our expectations. Would recommend for small families.

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Very Comfortable
This was a great rental for my wife and I. The heated pool was a nice bonus and the house was very comfortable. Communication was great, thanks again for allowing our early arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Awesome house and location!
Trouble with posting this review is that it will encourage you to book this property! It’s sooo clean and inviting. The kitchen is well stocked with items you need to prepare meals. Spices and condiments not provided but I’m not sure that’s by choice, I don t think it’s allowed. Pots and pans and utensils all well stocked. Walk to beach was easy, they have a wagon so that helps. A golf cart would be great to have, recommend renting one. You can use all week rather than driving if you wanted to. All in all super comfortable place, hope to book again soon. Nikki was super easy to deal with which was appreciated. They will get our business when we go back, hands down!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

ISLAND LIFE
Can't wait for next year. Priceless family memories @ Fins Up!! #blessed

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Fins Up...Top Notch!
This property is true to the pictures and amenities advertised. Our family truly enjoyed the outdoor area, having several of our meals pool side. Beach towels and beach equipment provided including a wagon to get back and forth to the beach. Short walk to the most beautiful beaches I've seen in Florida. We will be back next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Wonderful home
We felt at home from the minute we entered the door. Everything was very clean and I loved the style and atmosphere of the house. The kids loved the pool as well as the short walk to the beach. The owners were always very responsive and check-in and checkout process were easy. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M., Bremen Ga

Great location and beautiful house
The location is very convenient to the beach and restaurants. The house is perfect for a family. More staple items would be helpful, but we managed as we weren’t cooking in very much. Overall, this is a great place and it would be hard to find a more ideal setting and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Nice home great location
Very nice and spacious home. Decorated nice and very clean. A three minute straight walk up the street to the beach. Nice deck off of kitchen every morning with our coffee. The pool was always nice after coming from the beach. Can bike ride all the way to the end of island is great. We loved the place we do highly recommend to give this place a try you wont be disappointed. Mark and Rose 9/22-9/29
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

Beautiful home!
We had a wonderful week in this beautiful home. This home was equipped with everything we needed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018