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Valhalla Down · Gulf Front · 8-Yr Guests · Renovated 2025

Beachfront vacation home near Bradenton Beach

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A beach view through a door with a yellow chair outside.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a round table, and wicker chairs.
A room with a view of the beach, wicker furniture, and a large window.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by wicker chairs with a zigzag pattern.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a view of the ocean, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4176 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • 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.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Bradenton Beach and AMI Paddleboard Adventures. West Coast Surf Shop and Manatee Public Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬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 Down · Gulf Front · 8-Yr Guests · Renovated 2025

VRC 16-000570

2BR · 1BA · Sleeps 6 · 744 Sq Ft · Ground-Level Direct Beach Access · Sept 2025 Remodel · Covered Beachfront Patio · Gulf Views from Every Room · Indoor Laundry · Pet-Friendly ($150 Fee) · Parking for 2

Step off the covered patio directly onto white sand — no stairs, no crossing parking areas, no hauling gear. Valhalla Downstairs is a ground-level Gulf-front unit in Holmes Beach where the September 2025 renovation left no surface untouched. Guests who returned after 8 consecutive years described the experience as unchanged in the ways that matter and transformed in every other way.

The remodel removed walls to create open sightlines from the bedrooms through the living room to the Gulf-facing windows — you can see the water from your bed. Modern LVP flooring throughout. Recessed LED lighting. Gray shaker kitchen with geometric floral backsplash, white quartz countertops, and stainless appliances including a dishwasher added specifically at guest request. Eat-in dining with Gulf views.

The covered patio has composite decking, exposed wood beams, yellow Adirondack chairs, a woven bistro dining set, and a charcoal grill. Morning dolphin shows from the patio. Spectacular sunsets. A full-size washer and dryer is now inside the unit in a dedicated laundry room with beach gear storage — another guest-requested upgrade that makes extended stays genuinely practical.

Two bedrooms sleep six. The primary has a king bed. The second bedroom has a queen bed. The living room gray sofa converts to a queen sleeper. One full bathroom with frameless glass shower and LED-lit mirror. Smart TVs in the living room and both bedrooms. High-speed WiFi. Central AC.

Publix, Walgreens, restaurants, and the free island trolley are all within walking distance.

One small pet is welcome with a $150 non-refundable fee. Direct beach access makes morning dog walks genuinely easy.

Valhalla Downstairs requires a one-week minimum stay with parking for two 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

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. Quiet hours are observed from 10 PM to 7 AM.

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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 the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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 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
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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
2531-174499

Frequently asked questions

How close is Valhalla Down · Gulf Front · 8-Yr Guests · Renovated 2025 to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.3 mi (34-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Valhalla Down · Gulf Front · 8-Yr Guests · Renovated 2025 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Valhalla Down · Gulf Front · 8-Yr Guests · Renovated 2025 to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Valhalla Down · Gulf Front · 8-Yr Guests · Renovated 2025 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Valhalla Down · Gulf Front · 8-Yr Guests · Renovated 2025?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Valhalla Down · Gulf Front · 8-Yr Guests · Renovated 2025?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Valhalla Down · Gulf Front · 8-Yr Guests · Renovated 2025?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Valhalla Down · Gulf Front · 8-Yr Guests · Renovated 2025 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Valhalla Down · Gulf Front · 8-Yr Guests · Renovated 2025 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Valhalla Down · Gulf Front · 8-Yr Guests · Renovated 2025 to downtown Holmes Beach?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Holmes Beach.

Valhalla Down · Gulf Front · 8-Yr Guests · Renovated 2025 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ted F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved being so close to the beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing week we had! Enjoyed everything about it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay on AMI. Very good communication with the host. Awesome views, book it and you will love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Perfect Location

Steps from the beach and a perfect place to get away from it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

judy g.

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

Lovely location

Nice and clean duplex. Right on the beach. All beach toys provided.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amy t.

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

Special

It was just what we were wanting....on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very attentive! The unit was decorated so nicely. My husband likes to fish on the shore, they had a convenient outside hose to rinse things after a day at the beach. I loved that they had a cordless vacuum to easily keep the floors clean. Used it really often. Very nice big shower. Comfortable king bed. Plenty of beach chairs. I would go there every year if I could afford it. The bedroom was tight but they have a dresser and closet and worked fine. We were there for two weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Paradise

My friend and i stayed in the downstairs unit and it was great! Immaculate and furnished nicely, although we didn’t cook, the kitchen was nicely stocked with all kinds of dishes and cookware. The sunsets from the private beach are breathtaking, too!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nadine R.

Valhalla May 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Juliana N.

Excellent

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful view, everything perfect. I want to be able to go back soon!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carrie J.

Beautiful beach house and beautiful view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a perfect spot. Nothing big or fancy, just the perfect spot with views. Clean, nice bedrooms a s bathroom.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

Super nice location

We had an awesome time on AMI. We loved the downstairs Valhalla. This place is in a wonderful location and right near several places for all your needs. The house is right on the beach. Never had to put our shoes on the first time. Step off the porch and your in the sand! Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlene W.

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

A little piece of Heaven❤️

My two week stay was awesome, wish it would have been longer. Beautiful area of Holmes beach, step out the door and the beach is right there. Clean white sand and beautiful water. We were impressed how comfortable the beds were along with the comfy pillows. Definitely coming back to such a cozey beach house . 🏝
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sydney B.

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

Beautiful location

This house was perfect for my family. We have 4 kids ages 9,5,4,2. This place easily fit us all with the pullout couch. They have updated some of the furniture than what is pictured! The location is perfect and within walking distance to anything you could need! Beach was stunning! We can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cathy B.

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

1st Anniversary

The property location is awesome.. it needs some updates, kitchen was tight, no temp. on oven, office fixed tv issue right away..but overall we had a great time..right on the beach...
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carrie J.

Beautiful beach house and beautiful view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This unit was perfect. The location was perfect. Our 3rd year visiting and this was our favorite rental and already reserved for next year. Everyone was super nice also.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

stayed for only 1 week ,wish it was two

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: very good customer service,great location,very clean. definitely woul rent it again tru island vacation properties.Two minor issues came up and were immediatly resolved.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

3 weeks in Florida in January

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love it in Valhalla Down. We don't have to worry about steps. Shopping is so close we walk to the strip mall. Great variety of shops andeating places.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Cousins

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing time with Grandparents, Parents and the cousins spending hours soaking in the Gulf, collecting and painting shells, flying kites, and playing Kids Against Maturity. And we got it all in before Debby arrived!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Perfect beach house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic stay and Valhalla! The house was clean and well maintained.We had an issue with the downstairs shower and within 8 minutes of filling out the form, to have it fixed, a maintenance person showed up!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jill U.

Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the rental was great. The place was not the cleanest when we arrived and the broom that was there was broke. Other than that it was great
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Robbinsville, NJ

Mediocre

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is in a great location. The code to enter was different than what was text to me. There were maggots all over one of the recycle bins, the exhaust fan cover above the toilet was hanging from the ceiling, a dead roach was on the floor of the bathroom and there were 3 lizards in the house running around the entire week. Grill available but no outdoor table, had to ask upstairs guests to look for key to the laundry room. Wouldnt stay again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Janet T.

Sorry I had to leave

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was going well Sat till Tuesday we were notified we must vacate Wednesday . Morning due to hurricane...not much of a vacation!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

January in Florida

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time. Very convenient to a strip mall with a great variety of stores, shops, and restaurants. Beautiful sunsets almost every night. Very relaxing. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Family vacay and graduation celebration

Walk out to beach - perfect. Able to connect with family. Only 1bathroom was a challenge. Hand washing dishes had not planned but not a big deal. Walking distance to anything needed including ice cream shops. Oh construction next door was never mentioned.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022