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Beloved beachfront, beautifully reimagined.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41896 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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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.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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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 9.4 mi (15.1 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) - 34 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.

Beloved beachfront, beautifully reimagined.

Beloved beachfront, beautifully reimagined. Valhalla Downstairs has been a guest favorite for years—people return again and again for unbeatable Gulf-front location and walk-right-to-sand convenience. After a complete September 2025 remodel, this ground-level retreat keeps everything guests loved while adding stunning open floor plan, designer finishes, and curated coastal style.

What Past Guests Loved
"We have taken this trip 8 years in a row… location makes it." – Willard
"Walk right out on the sand… perfect for a couple." – Cathy A.
"Beds were super comfortable… can't beat the location." – Marie R.
These experiences built Valhalla's reputation. The remodel ensures future guests enjoy the same beachfront magic with all-new comfort and style.

Open Floor Plan with Gulf Views
Dramatic renovation removed walls, creating flowing sightlines from bedrooms through living room to spectacular beach-facing windows. See the Gulf from nearly every room—even from your bed. Modern LVP flooring throughout. Recessed LED lighting. 744 sq ft lives substantially larger.

Designer Kitchen
Completely redesigned with gorgeous gray shaker cabinets, eye-catching geometric floral backsplash, white quartz countertops. Stainless appliances: French-door fridge with ice/water, gas range, microwave, dishwasher (new addition guests requested). Under-cabinet lighting. Eat-in dining with wood table, French bistro chairs. Gulf views from dining area.

Stylish Living Room
Comfortable gray sofa (converts to queen sleeper), hand-selected vintage rattan accent chairs with chevron cushions—curated pieces with personality. Glass-top bamboo coffee table, white cottage media console, woven seagrass lamps. Smart TV. Blue-gray accent wall. Large windows and beach door flood space with light and views. Plantation shutters.

Sleeping & Spa Bathroom
Sleeps 6. Primary: Queen bed, vintage wood headboard with geometric fretwork, wicker nightstands, nautilus shell art, blue-gray accent, plantation shutters, TV, ceiling fan. Guest: Queen bed, reclaimed wood headboard, metal/wood nightstands, TV, ceiling fan, large closet. Living: Queen sleeper sofa. Stunning bathroom: Large-format taupe tile, frameless glass shower, LED-lit mirror, wood-tone vanity. Resort-level finishes.

Indoor Laundry (Major Upgrade!)
Full-size washer/dryer now inside unit in dedicated laundry room with window and beach gear storage. No more going outside for laundry—guests specifically requested this improvement.

Beachfront Patio Paradise
Covered patio with composite decking, exposed wood beams. Bright yellow Adirondack chairs, woven bistro dining set, charcoal grill. Step directly onto white sand—your beach setup is literally seconds away. Unobstructed Gulf views. Morning dolphin shows. Spectacular sunsets. This is the magic.

Ground-Level Convenience
No stairs. Easy grocery unloading. Simple beach access. Practical advantage adds up over a week's stay.

Prime Location
3216 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Directly on beach. Walking distance: Publix, Walgreens, restaurants, shops, free island trolley. Perfect combination of beachfront position and walkable amenities.

Modern Amenities
High-speed WiFi. Smart TVs in living room and both bedrooms. Central AC/heat. Ceiling fans. Complete kitchen with cookware/utensils. Quality linens/towels. Beach gear storage. Outdoor shower. Parking for 2.

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

Need More Space?
Valhalla Upstairs (3BR/2BA, sleeps 5) available separately. Book both units for up to 11 guests total sharing spectacular beachfront location.

Perfect For
Couples, small families, friends, pet owners, repeat guests, anyone valuing direct beach access. Ground-level means no stairs. Beachfront means steps to sand.

Practical Details
2BR/1BA, sleeps 6, 744 sq ft. One week minimum. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Smart TVs. Indoor laundry. Dishwasher. Covered beachfront patio. Parking for 2. Remodeled September 2025.

Managed by Island Vacation Properties—25 years trusted service.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. 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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

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