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Close to Beach
Open Floor Plan
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Shared Pool
Poolside Lounge Area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 227.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Anna Maria Sound
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cortez Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Vacay in luxury! So close to the beach!

Villa #2 Shrimp by AMI Locals
Villa in Holmes Beach, Florida

Welcome to Villa #2 Shrimp, a vibrant, beautifully decorated studio. Island West Resort is a beautiful resort with unique villas located two minutes from the Gulf of Mexico with a shared pool and BBQ grills. It boasts comfy outdoor couches and lounge chairs surrounded by tropical landscaping.

Highlights
• 2-minute walk to the beach
• Dog Friendly
• Shared Pool
• Close to restaurants and grocery stores
• BBQ grill

This bungalow has all the essentials for a fabulous vacation. There is a kitchenette with stainless steel appliances and dishware and a cute bistro table set for two guests. Curl up after a long day of frolicking at the beach and watch your favorite show on the large flat screen TV and fall asleep to the sound of the Palms swaying. A sparkling walk-in shower is in the main bathroom.

Unit Details
-King bed

Everything you could want is in close proximity, including the beach, restaurants, and shopping centers, and up the street is an Anna Maria Island trolley stop that can take you and your guests anywhere you like on this coastal 7-mile island. Book your dream vacation today at Villa #2 Shrimp!

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With host approval before check-in, this property accepts dogs only (No cats or other animals are allowed). An additional pet fee will apply. See our AMI Locals Rental Policies for full details.

This home is managed by AMI Locals, an Anna Maria Island property management company.

We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.

Please Remember: "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." *Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.

Property manager

AMI Locals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cortez Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Coquina Beach - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Vacay in luxury! So close to the beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Vacay in luxury! So close to the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacay in luxury! So close to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacay in luxury! So close to the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacay in luxury! So close to the beach! located?

Situated on the beach, this villa is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop. Anna Maria Sound and Manatee Public Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful room on the beach!

My 20-year-old daughter and I spent spring break at Villa 2 - Shrimp and had a wonderful stay! Accommodations were newly-renovated, super clean, close to the beach and an easy walk to Publix and other shops/cafes. We appreciated having our own parking spot right beside our little bungalow; a beach chair; a place to hose off after walking back from the beach; and a lovely shared backyard pool. Other guests using the pool were friendly and respectful. Despite the busy-ness of the island at this time of the year, our little spot was quiet and private - loved that! The alarm system attached to the front door was cumbersome to use, but other than that, we thought everything was great and would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

v p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Great location! Quiet area and short walk to the beach. Clean! Great communication. The alarms on the door was a con because the wire kept coming out making it go off! Other than that great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect space

Fantastic location, relaxing vibe, absolutely beautiful and perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Solo vacay

I loved my stay here! They had everything I needed and was clean inside and out. It was a short walk to the beach, Publix, and a strip of shops/restaurants. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Felt completely safe staying during my solo vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach day.

An absolutely beautiful stay. The room was cute and quiet. I would recommend by far.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cannot beat this location!

We absolutely loved our stay here and will be back! Everything about this place was great! They had great amenities! Chairs and wagon for the beach, along with beach towels! The pool was so relaxing and warm! The room stayed cool and we slept great. Just what we needed for a quick getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

B Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Great little spot for our first visit to the island. Location was perfect- close to everything you need. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Short Stay !

This Unit is really good for a short stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Great location! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax

We came here to relax and rest. It was exactly what we were looking for. Pool, close to beach and the free trolley can take you anywhere you might want to go on the island. 😎☀️🏝️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and customer service!

My husband and I stayed at Shrimps for a spring break vacation March 2024. We had a great time and the location could not be beat! 2 min walk to the beach. This is a studio, so compact, but had all that we needed as we spent a majority of our time outside, walking on the beach, going to restaurants and shopping! All that we needed for week stay. I would definitely recommend and look forward to our next vacation adventure!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seneca W., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Stroll to a great beach

The common area is great with a heated pool and a nice area astroturf area for your pooch to play.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great pool area!

Love the location! Great distance to beach, stores, restaurants. Great community back yard and pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect and cozy

The Shrimp was perfect for our one-week vacation. Close to the beach and the stores (grocery, pharmacy, restaurants). Very quiet neighborhood. We felt safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Danielle T., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but mighty

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay- the location of the Shrimp Hut was walkable to dining, groceries, and close enough to the beach to go back and forth for potty breaks. Full kitchen and outdoor shared space with pool made up for the small unit, which essentially was like a hotel suite room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close To EVERYTHING

Great spot! Maybe 5 doors down from beach....across street from Publix, Walgreens, Pizza place, Chinese, shopping. Quiet. Gorgeous lanscaping. Warm pool!![end of march] Perfect! Clean. Hiccup when we tried to check in...Apt 2 is not labeled clearly =Highly recommend a Numeral 2 on the gate. Very cute. New. Could use a shelf or 2 in bath for toiletries. Would definitely return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMI is great Vaca spot!

We've been to this island get away many times in all different locations and enjoyed every one!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet beach getaway

What a gem tucked away and close to the beach! The small bungalow was perfect for my wife and I -and our small dog! For a small space it works pretty well, the bathroom is a bit tight but manageable. Could use an extra coffee mug and towels -but otherwise perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great location, cute room, loved the pool. The room was missing some basic things like a full length mirror and towel rack. The full size kitchen didn’t make sense for the size of the room but we did use the fridge. I’d probably book a larger unit next time. Oh - please provide more towels or laundry service for people staying more than one night.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second time at Shrimp 2

Perfect spot for me! Walking distance to the trolley, the beach, groceries and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren G., Hammonton, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little shrimp shack

The “shrimp” was the perfect little place for my husband and I for a four night get away. The location is great, it’s a short two block walk to a lovely beach that wasn’t overly crowded. The back and front yard areas that are shared with the other units is well kept and the heated pool and outdoor furniture is a nice touch! The house came with two beach chairs, a small cooler, a beach umbrella and a wagon to cart everything to the beach. I’m not sure if these are amenities that are part of the house or items that others have left behind but it did look like every unit had them. It would have been helpful if this information was in the property description listing as we almost rented them before arriving. The unit also had a hair dryer, toaster, coffee maker and basic amenities to get you started (shampoo, dish washer tabs, trash bags). The design of the shower wasn’t thought out very well - the shower “door” is a half glass “door” but the pressure from the shower head soaks the whole bathroom. You can definitely tell by the looks of the wooden bathroom door that this is an ongoing issue as it seems to be water logged. We had to put a towel down during the shower in addition the to mat used to dry your feet so we didn’t fall. The bed and pillows aren’t the the most comfortable but not the worst either. The unit could use some more wall decor to bring it to life a little more. The biggest complaint is that we felt rushed out of the unit the morning of check out. The property management company sends you a text the day before reminding you that check out is at 10am and cleaners will arrive at 10:10 to begin cleaning the unit. We were packing up last minute items when we heard someone trying to open the unit door at 9:40 - it was the cleaner. When I answered the door, I told her we were still packing up and would be leaving shortly, she again reminded me of 10:00am. She didn’t attempt to ring the door bell or knock either, she assumed we weren’t there for some reason (even though the property management company texts you and asks you to let them know if you leave early and to text them when you’ve checked out) and began letting herself in. I advised the property manager of this issue who apologized advised they’d let the supervisor know.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FANTASTIC VILLA!!

An amazing set up - just as described! Right across from the beach. The addition of the beach chairs to take to the beach was a great surprise and so useful to help enjoy the amazing beach. Wish we had more time for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful, very clean and nice appliances, close walk to beach , the only thing is I wish

Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

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