Entire home

Panoramic views from your private upper deck.

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Panoramic views from your private upper deck.

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51896 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

View in a map
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.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Holmes Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Coquina Beach and Bean Point Beach. .This beach vacation home is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from IMG Academy and 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from Tampa Bay.

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Anna Maria Sound - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬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.

Panoramic views from your private upper deck.

Panoramic views from your private upper deck. Valhalla Upstairs has earned devoted repeat guests for years—people return season after season for those unforgettable views. After a complete September 2025 remodel, this Gulf-front haven delivers everything guests loved plus a brand-new open-air upper deck, designer interiors, and thoughtful updates throughout.

What Past Guests Loved
"We sat for hours watching the waves, birds, and sky." – Jill R.
"Multi million dollar view." – Jacqueline H.
"Location, Location, Location. Property is ON the beach, about as close as you can be." – Tim T.
The remodel ensures future guests enjoy the same spectacular views with all-new comfort and style.

Your Upper Deck Sanctuary
Brand-new open-air upper deck is your private outdoor living space. Expansive composite decking with turquoise Adirondack chairs (4+), outdoor dining for 6-8 with umbrella, panoramic unobstructed Gulf views from elevated position. Multiple zones for sun/shade, entertaining/relaxing. This is where you'll spend your days. Beach access via exterior stairs, shared grill at ground level.

Designer Kitchen
Completely renovated. Gorgeous gray shaker cabinets, geometric floral backsplash, white quartz countertops. Stainless appliances: French-door fridge, electric range, microwave, dishwasher (guest-requested upgrade). Large center island with bar seating for 2-3. Under-cabinet lighting. Flows into dining and living with Gulf views throughout.

Dining with Views
Round glass-top table with vintage honey wicker chairs seats 6. Woven seagrass drum pendant. French doors open to upper deck. Panoramic Gulf views make every meal special.

Living Room Designed for Views
Spacious (13'8" x 20'10") with royal blue velvet sectional, starfish/coral accent pillows. Decorative fireplace with tile surround, large Smart TV. Wicker barrel accent chair, rattan coffee table. Dramatic white exposed beam ceiling. Wall of French doors to private upper deck—unobstructed Gulf connection. Resort comfort, million-dollar views.

Sleeping & Bathrooms
Sleeps 5. Primary (12'4" x 10'11"): King bed, natural wicker arched headboard, blue-gray accent, plantation shutters, TV, ceiling fan. En-suite bath: Sage-green double-sink vanity, LED mirror, walk-in shower with pebble tile floor, spa-like. Guest 2 (10'5" x 12'4"): Two twins, light wood headboards, "Life is a Ball" dog art, TV, ceiling fan. Guest 3 (9'8" x 6'11"): One twin, wicker nightstand, vintage woody wagon art, TV, cozy retreat. Hall bath: White double-sink vanity, tub/shower with pebble tile accent, modern finishes. Smart TVs all rooms. LVP flooring throughout.

Laundry & Amenities
Full-size stacked washer/dryer in hallway closet. High-speed WiFi. Central AC/heat. Recessed LED lighting. Ceiling fans. Complete kitchen equipment. Quality linens/towels. Beach gear storage. Outdoor shower. Parking for 3.

Unbeatable Location
3216 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Upper-level unit of beachfront duplex accessed via exterior stairs—elevated position provides sweeping views from private deck, stairs deliver quick beach access. "Your patch of beach feels essentially private." Walk to Publix, Walgreens, restaurants, shops, free trolley.

Pet-Friendly
One small pet welcome, $150 fee. Quick beach access perfect for morning dog walks.

Need More Space?
Valhalla Downstairs (2BR/1BA, sleeps 6) is a separate vacation rental unit in the same building, available for independent booking. Reserve both units to accommodate up to 11 guests total sharing spectacular beachfront location.

Perfect For
Families with kids, multi-generational groups, friends, couples, repeat guests, pet owners, extended stays, anyone valuing elevated deck-to-beach lifestyle and those legendary views.

Practical Details
3BR/2BA, sleeps 5, 1,006 sq ft. Upper-level unit, exterior stair access. One week minimum. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Smart TVs all rooms. Dishwasher. In-unit laundry. Private upper deck. Shared grill. Parking for 3. Remodeled September 2025.

Managed by Island Vacation Properties—25 years trusted service.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing 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 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
Onsite 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
2531-174501

Panoramic views from your private upper deck. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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