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Valhalla Downstairs Duplex On Beach Covered Deck Unforgettable Sunsets

Beachside holiday home with water park

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On the beach
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Valhalla Downstairs Duplex On Beach Covered Deck Unforgettable Sunsets provides amenities, such as a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4176 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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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 Downstairs Duplex On Beach Covered Deck Unforgettable Sunsets

For years, guests have loved the charm and unbeatable location of Valhalla Downstairs. Now, after a complete remodel debuting September 27, 2025, this ground-level retreat will keep its laid-back beach spirit while introducing a brand-new open floor plan, updated finishes, and curated furnishings—allowing you to see the Gulf from nearly every angle, even from your bed.

Property Features
2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | Sleeps 4
New open floor plan with Gulf views from bed
Private beachfront patio with outdoor seating
Mix of new & hand-selected furnishings
Modernized bathroom with fresh finishes
Kitchen with appliances + coffee maker, microwave, stove
Smart TVs in living room and both bedrooms
Central A/C + Wi-Fi
Onsite laundry
Pet-friendly (1 small pet with $150 fee)
VRC16-000570 | One-week minimum stay
Parking for 2 vehicles

What Past Guests Loved
Reviews before the remodel highlighted what made Valhalla Downstairs special:
“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—and now the remodel ensures future guests enjoy the same atmosphere with all-new comfort and design.

Prime Holmes Beach Location
Steps from the sand and walking distance to:
Publix, Walgreens, shops & restaurants
The free Anna Maria Island Trolley
Kayak, paddleboard, golf cart & bike rentals

Need More Space? Combine Units
This listing is for the Downstairs Unit (2BR, 1BA, sleeps 4).
Need more room? The Upstairs Unit (3BR, 2BA, sleeps 5) may also be available. You can reserve one or both units depending on your group size and schedule. Together, both levels host up to 9 guests—perfect for family reunions or multi-gen trips.

Customize Your Stay
After booking, you’ll receive access to our Digital Guidebook for optional add-ons:
Families: Baby gear, toys, strollers
Couples: Paddleboards, beach umbrellas, games
Long-stays: Bikes, beach carts, storage solutions

Reserve Now for Fall & Winter 2025
Valhalla Downstairs reopens September 27, 2025. Secure your week now to be among the first to enjoy the reimagined beachfront retreat.

3216 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL
One-week minimum stay | Sleeps 4 | Pet-friendly

Photos & Virtual Tour Coming Soon
Professional photos and a 360° tour will be added after renovations. Early guests get the exclusive chance to be part of Valhalla’s new story.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

Pets are 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
2531-174499

About the area

Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • West Coast Surf Shop - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Valhalla Downstairs Duplex On Beach Covered Deck Unforgettable Sunsets pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Valhalla Downstairs Duplex On Beach Covered Deck Unforgettable Sunsets?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Valhalla Downstairs Duplex On Beach Covered Deck Unforgettable Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Valhalla Downstairs Duplex On Beach Covered Deck Unforgettable Sunsets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Valhalla Downstairs Duplex On Beach Covered Deck Unforgettable Sunsets located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop. Manatee Public Beach and Anna Maria Sound are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Valhalla Downstairs Duplex On Beach Covered Deck Unforgettable Sunsets Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

amy t., Olathe

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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.

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

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

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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!!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie J., St. Louis Missouri

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.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S., Narrows virginia

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Sydney B., Indianapolis, USA

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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.

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dirk O.

How can you not love AMI?

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: Not sure how anyone could not be happy with this property. It's right on the beach. It's close to Publix and dunking. In my opinion, it's the best location on AMI.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Celina O.

Great Vacation....Great Location

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 been coming to Anna Maria Island for over 30 years and this was one of the best vacations. The property was great! We had quite the dolphin show each morning while drinking coffee on each porch. (upper and lower) Property management did a fantastic job! We usually have a property with a pool but we didn't miss the pool since we could step off the porch and be on the beach. All groceries and shopping are within a very short walk as well as the trolley. We will be back and I highly recommend Valhalla Downstairs and Upstairs.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Pristine Beach Location

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: Wake up and walk the patio door to the beach. Hear the waves but not the people.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Good House

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: A nice house, good furnishings. Good collection of kids toys. An interior stairway would have been a real plus. Great porch chairs and location.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

VAcation Sensation

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: Came down to AMI at the beginning of the pandemic things were looking mighty grim However thanks to Sara at Island Vacation Properties my potential nightmare became my dream vacation. After a minor mixup and through no fault of her own Sara did everything in her power to insure that our vacation on our 50th anniversary was perfect. From this point forward I will always rent through IVP. Our place Valhalla was immaculate with brand new spreads sheets and pillows the place was clean with a beautiful view of the beach. Even though the beaches closed to the public, having our rental on the beach allowed us to have the entire beach to ourselves. Thank You again Sara for the perfect vacation
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C., Fort Gay, West Virginia

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!

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