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Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025

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Dining
Dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, stereo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5176 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

This holiday home places you steps from Bradenton Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of AMI Paddleboard Adventures. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washer/dryer and a fireplace. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Holmes Beach holiday home include Coquina Beach and Bean Point Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoqehouse - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025

3BR · 2BA · Sleeps 5 · 1,006 Sq Ft · Upper-Level Gulf Front · Private Upper Deck · Sept 2025 Remodel · Gulf Views from Every Room · Pet-Friendly ($150 Fee) · In-Unit Laundry · 3 Parking Spaces

The private upper deck has turquoise Adirondack chairs, a dining table for six to eight with umbrella, and unobstructed Gulf views from an elevated position — the outdoor living room that guests describe as the reason they come back. Valhalla

Upstairs was completely remodeled in September 2025, and the deck is where the transformation is most visible.
The September 2025 renovation opened the interior with a wall of French doors connecting the living room directly to the upper deck. The living room is 13'8" x 20'10" — a royal blue velvet sectional, dramatic white exposed beam ceiling, decorative fireplace, and a large smart TV. Gulf views throughout. The kitchen was completely redesigned with gray shaker cabinets, geometric floral backsplash, white quartz countertops, and a center island with bar seating — plus a dishwasher added specifically at guest request. The dining area has a round glass-top table with vintage honey wicker chairs seating six, with French doors opening to the upper deck.

Three bedrooms sleep five. The primary suite has a king bed with an en-suite spa-style bathroom — sage-green double-sink vanity, walk-in shower with pebble tile floor. The second bedroom has two twin beds. The third bedroom has one twin bed. A hall bathroom with tub and shower serves both guest rooms. Smart TVs in every room. LVP flooring throughout. A stacked washer and dryer is in a hallway closet.

The patch of beach in front of Valhalla is essentially private — upper-level exterior stairs deliver quick beach access without the crowds of public access points. Publix, Walgreens, restaurants, and the free island trolley are within walking distance.

One small pet is welcome with a $150 non-refundable fee.
Valhalla Upstairs requires a one-week minimum stay with parking for three 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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,896 square feet

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

2531-174501

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025?

Yep, Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025 is a short 1-minute walk from Bradenton Beach.

Does Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025 have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025?

No, Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Valhalla Up · Gulf Deck · 3BR · Renovated 2025 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for the beach, shopping and eating. The view from the front deck is outstanding. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful property right on the beach. Beautiful sunsets and very convenient to several shops and restaurants close by. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian S., Farmington Hills

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, fully stocked, and amazing views - Absolutely love the property! Will be renting every year we can!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beach, great hosts, and great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hubby and I very much enjoyed our stay at this property. The location right on the beach is wonderful. We enjoyed the sunsets right from the deck. This property looks to be very recently remodeled-the place is gorgeous! We had no issues and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mara p., westchester

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, all good. Amenities all perfect. Property is clean, well maintained and Island Vacation Properties responded immediately to any questions or issues that came up.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was clean and the people were amazingly friendly. Enjoyed so much that we will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Second year staying here and as always amazing, the location is everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will be coming back!!!

WOW! I loved everything about this property, the view, the location, everything. My family was very happy with the property as well. We’ve stayed at other properties this summer that did not meet any of our expectations and this one out did itself. We will definitely be booking again next year for our family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

We enjoyed Valhalla. The location is just perfect! The property could use a few updates and maintenance repairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Carl B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

The best location on the island.

My family has been vacationing on Anna Maria Island for the past 16 years. We've only stayed in houses on the gulf side and right on the beach so we have lots of experience with spotting the best locations. We've stayed in houses from Bean Point down to Holmes Beach and just south of where Manatee Ave comes into the island. By far, this beach cottage is in a section of beach that is the most private. You will always find places to sit on the beach without people right on you. When standing on the beach and looking to the right or left, you see the masses of people all jammed together on the beach. There is a very large sand bar off the island in this location that makes the water very shallow about 50 yards out from the beach. At low tide, the water only comes up to your knees out that far. Now for the beach house. It is good size for up to 6 people and overall in okay condition. There is really nasty carpeting in the bedrooms that makes you want to wear shoes to walk on. Paint is peeling in several rooms. The kitchen cabinets are getting pretty beat up and knobs are falling off the drawers. And the master bath is in desperate need of a refresh. The design of the master bath shower is such that when you open the door to turn on the shower, water shoots out of the door opening and onto the floor of the bathroom. The shower head can't be positioned to avoid this. Having said this, the house is in about the same condition of any of the other 7 houses we've rented over the years. Every year, the prices go up for these rentals. I just wish that the cottages would be refreshed yearly which would make the trip that much more enjoyable. We would stay in this house again in the future if we make the trip again. The location simply cannot be beat. Walk to the beach house cafe for pancakes or a cocktail, or to the plaza behind the house for coffee, ice cream, or drug store needs. The deck on the house is the best part. The deck boards have been replaced with composite boards. No splinters here! There is nothing blocking your view of the gulf and you have 180 degrees view of paradise. The deck is plenty large enough for 8 or more people and the furniture is in decent shape. Just a little dirty but we cleaned it up on arrival. Could use a ceiling fan for those times when the breeze is coming from the east. Without a breeze, you'll get eaten alive by the "noseeums" at night. I love the refund policy that VRBO offers just in case you need it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kharlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl’s Trip

This place was perfect. I went with a friend for a week-long break from work and life. Location was amazing ... steps to the ocean and the house was exactly as the pictures depicted. Saw dolphins every day! Could not have asked for a better view either. Will plan to come back for sure.. next time to rent the upstairs and downstairs for the kids and grandkids!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Gtreat property. Fantastic view. Well kept. Convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hanns-Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation

We had an absolute dream vacation on Anna Maria Island. In addition to the great conditions on site, we had great accommodation. If you had any questions or requests, the vacation properties team was always available and absolutely helpful. Five out of five stars, we'll be back!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

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