MI Happy Sand Dollar 2 · Pet-Friendly · Manatee Beach

Holmes Beach, Florida
$246 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

VRC19-000210

2BR · 1BA · Sleeps 6 · Pet-Friendly ($150 Fee) · Across from Manatee Public Beach · Late 2024 Renovation · Shared Heated Pool · Hammocks · Outdoor Shower · Beach Gear Provided · Boat & Trailer Parking · Shared Laundry · Dead-End Street

Important before booking: the current photos were taken before the late 2024 renovation. The new granite kitchen, fully tiled walk-in shower, fresh coastal décor, and updated furnishings are complete and in place.

Manatee Public Beach is directly across the street. The shared heated pool is steps from the unit. Hammocks are on the property for the afternoons when the pool isn't calling. An outdoor shower handles the post-beach rinse. Sand Dollar 2 is a Holmes Beach vacation rental on a quiet dead-end street where the beach, the pool, and the island are all within easy reach.

The unit was completely renovated in late 2024. New granite kitchen with modern appliances, fully tiled walk-in shower in the renovated bathroom, fresh coastal décor, and new furnishings throughout. The semi-private deck has beach gear storage — chairs, umbrella, and wagon included for trips across the street.

Two bedrooms sleep six. The master has a king bed with its own TV. The guest bedroom has two twin beds. The living room has a 55 smart TV and a sleeper sofa for the remaining guests. High-speed 1-gig WiFi. Fully equipped kitchen for meals at home. Shared laundry on the property. Linens and towels provided.

Dogs are welcome with a $150 non-refundable fee. The dead-end street and the resort layout make this one of the more comfortable pet-friendly setups in Holmes Beach.

Cafe on the Beach, Skinny's Place, and local dining are within easy walking distance. The free island trolley stops close by for exploring all of AMI without a car. Boat and trailer parking available on-site.

Sand Dollar 2 is one of four renovated units at MI Happy Place — all sharing the heated pool and grilling area.

Sand Dollar 2 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

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1169 Sq Ft (109 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Limited Onsite Parking Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Gas Grill Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Marina Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • chris n.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    This is part of four units that shares a nice pool across the street from Manatee beach. Looks like everything is new due to the hurricane rebuild. Kitchen is not well accesorized but just a clean ground floor unit with decent beds.

  • Jodie B.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Great communication. Great kitchen!

  • Kathryn Z.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay. The unit was very nice - so clean and convenient to everything. It was a nostalgic vacation for me. My family stayed on Anna Maria Island many times, when I was a child growing up. Wish we could have stayed longer.Thank you and Many Blessings,Kathy

  • Kim C.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 19, 2025

    Great home. Very close to beach and lots of restaurants and stores. Lovely pool. Great amenities.

  • Donna H.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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 was a great place for our family vacation. The location was great right near the beach. Units were well stocked and very clean. We enjoyed the pool daily. We would definitely return again!!

  • Jordan G.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 such a great time ! The property was perfect for our family of 4 and right in the center of the island . The management company was super helpful and friendly !

  • Alex P.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2024

    Stayed Apr 20, 2024

    This condo was exactly how they described and portrayed! It was clean upon arrival and had everything we needed as far as kitchen supplies and linens go! The pool was always clean and although laundry wasn’t in unit, it was just across the yard of the property & was very clean and worked perfectly! It was a great location on Anna Maria, right across the street from the public beach x

  • Carol W.

    Submitted Mar 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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: MI Happy Place is a great location to experience Anna Maria Island. Very friendly and the property management company was attentive to our needs!

  • Submitted Jan 3, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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 have stayed here multiple times and every time it has been amazing!5 stars for sure!

  • steven b.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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 rented three of the four cottages for a family of 9. The cottages and location were absolutely breath taking! A few steep to your right and you were on the beach, we you can play sand volleyball, enjoy a sunset, collect seashells (mornings are the best) or enjoy a pina colada at the Tiki Bar. A few steps to your left and you will find grocery store (reasonable priced), liquor store, Walgreens, and some cute store fronts. We took advantage of the free trolly at the beach and visited both end of the Island. Bridge Street, located on the bay side had great restaurants and variety of shops. We saw multiple dolphins on the pier. The house had everything we need and more, the beds were very comfortable and enough seating for a family gathering. We ate dinner outside and BBQ’s a few times during our stay. We didn’t need to rent any chairs or umbrella for the beach. We loaded up the wagon (was provided) with the cooler, chairs, umbrella, volleyball, and football and headed to the beach to enjoy the soft white sand. We enjoyed the pool daily! It was a nice spot to hang out together, play water games, sunbath, hang out in the hammocks, or play card games while enjoying the beautiful view. We hope to come back and fill the fourth house with more families members.

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$246+
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