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MI Happy Place Sand Dollar 2

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 1

Sleeps: 6

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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

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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AMENITY

king
sleep sofa /futon
twin/ single

ATTRACTIONS

botanical garden
churches
marina
restaurants
theme parks
water parks

Business

Nearby ATM
Nearby Post Office
Nearby Internet Cafe
Nearby FedEx
Nearby Bank

Community

Holmes Beach

Convenience

Nearby Area Fitness Center
Nearby Medical Services
Nearby Grocery
Nearby Outlet Shopping
Nearby Movie Theaters
Nearby Golf Courses

Entertainment

Cable TV

GENERAL

Air Conditioning
Clothes Dryer
Hair Dryer
Heating
Internet
Linens Provided
Living Room
Parking
Towels Provided
Washing Machine
Wifi

Geographic

Near Beach

Health and Safety

No-contact check-in and check-out
High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant

KITCHEN

Coffee Maker
Dishes & Utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster

LEISURE_ACTIVITIES

beachcombing
bird watching
eco tourism
horseback riding
paddle boating
photography
scenic drives
sight seeing
walking

Living

Air Conditioning
Ironing Board
High Speed Internet
Laundry on site
Linen Service

LOCAL_SERVICES_AND_BUSINESSES

ATM/bank
groceries
hospital

LOCATION_TYPE

Beach

Outdoor

Gas Grill
Shared Pool

OUTSIDE

Deck / Patio
Outdoor Grill

POOL_SPA

Communal Pool
Heated Pool

Searchable Amenities

Pool
Pet Friendly

SPORTS_AND_ADVENTURE_ACTIVITIES

swimming

SUITABILITY

pets considered

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Almost Heaven

Vacation Date: May 9, 2026

"Two weeks in May - beautiful weather!

Reviewed By: Debra B.

Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a a great review!

Good repeat stay

Vacation Date: April 11, 2026

"The stay was good overall. Thanks for adding the minor changes we suggested from last year! The extra towel hooks and the prop for shaving in the shower were appreciated. We were without an icemaker most of our 2 weeks and we had some issues with the internet. One thing you might consider for all units are comfort level toilets! I would guess many of your guests are retired folks who stay in the winter months and that would be GREATLY appreciated, I'm sure. At age 70 something, it's a long way down and back up on those standard toilets. :-) Also, the closet doors frequently fall off the tracks, they were very difficult to open and close, that could use a fix, for sure.

Reviewed By: Letitia F.

Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you for your 5-star review and your suggestions! We look forward to your next stay!

Mi happy place really

Vacation Date: January 10, 2026

"this place is really wonderful!! while we were not there during the prime weather, we enjoyed ourselves. Power outages were quickly responded to. And I am thankful for Amy coming right over and helping check everything out. It was really reassuring. thank you!!

Reviewed By: Lilli

Awesome Stay!

Vacation Date: October 13, 2025

"My sister, grandsons and I had an awesome stay in Sand Dollar at Mi Happy Place. It was perfect for the four of us. Close to everything. The unit had everything we needed. The owners were there for their annual trip and made us feel so welcome. We enjoyed hanging out with them at the pool. Easy to reserve, check in and check out. We look forward to returning with additional family members. Thanks for the hospitality!

Reviewed By: Lana

Perfect stay!

Vacation Date: September 21, 2024

"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!!

Reviewed By: Donna H.

Response from Island Vacation Properties:
We're thrilled you had a great time! It was our pleasure to have you, and we look forward to your next visit.

Cute place!

Vacation Date: May 25, 2024

"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 !

Reviewed By: Jordan G.

Response from Island Vacation Properties:
We're delighted that you had a great experience with us. Your positive feedback truly motivates our team to keep striving for excellence.

Winter

Vacation Date: January 6, 2024

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

Reviewed By: Carol W.

Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience at MI Happy Place and found our property management team attentive. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful stay on Anna Maria Island soon!

Best place on Anna Maria Island

Vacation Date: December 26, 2023

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

Reviewed By: Jason and Julie M.

Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are happy you enjoyed Mi Happy Place and hope you get to visit again soon!

Family Vacay

Vacation Date: July 15, 2023

"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.

Reviewed By: Nicole B.

Response from Island Vacation Properties:
We are so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed Mi Happy Place! We love it there too! Such a great location and the perfect place for a large family stay! This property is always great and stocked with everything you need! We appreciate your business and the lovely review! Hope to see you again soon!

"Best Vacation Ever"

Vacation Date: June 17, 2023

"That is how my 16-year-old granddaughter described our week stay at your property. BVE!!! We loved the location with easy access to the beach, stores and free trolley. The accommodations were fantastic with everything I needed to fix meals every day. Loved having the washer and dryer to do the daily load of towels. The pool was fantastic, and we enjoyed it every morning and evening after coming back from the gorgeous sunsets. Our Agent Amy Trainer was phenomenal, keeping us updated on water shutdowns as well as procedure's for checking in and out. We will definitely be back next year.

Reviewed By: Laurie C.

Response from Island Vacation Properties:
We are delighted that you had an amazing time and that the property met your expectations. It is always our goal to provide our guests with comfortable accommodations and exceptional service, and we are so pleased to hear that we succeeded in doing so for your stay.

Holmes beach family vacation

Vacation Date: April 8, 2023

"Had a wonderful time on Anna Maria Island, staying at Mi Happy Place. Very clean, perfect setup for two adults and our 10yo son. The location is a short walk to the beach, grocery store, and a few local restaurants. Pool was clean and warm, and we even used the grill and hammocks on the property. The hosts were very responsive to a minor maintenance issue, fixed it in the short time we were away at the beach. Would highly recommend this property for any small group looking to visit AMI.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Clean, Relaxing, Cared For

Vacation Date: March 18, 2023

"Nicely landscaped, owners were great to work with, enjoyed the pool, and grassy yard. Kids spent hours chilling in the hammocks. Great location!

Reviewed By: Julie B.

MI Happy Place

Vacation Date: February 4, 2023

"This was first time to Anna Maria Island and loved it. MI Happy Place - Sand Dollar was great, it was clean, comfortable and well-equipped with all I needed. Not a luxury condo - which I wasn't looking for anyway - perfect for our "sisters trip" or for a single, couple, or small family. Appliances, kitchen, shower, etc -all good. The location was perfect, especially for first time visit, easy to find, and great access to the beach. Pool was nice, and laundry facility was a plus. I would definitely return, and recommend to others.

Reviewed By: Jean E.

Unplanned Rental

Vacation Date: July 9, 2022

"Rented the unit at last moment due to home fumigation in Bradenton. We were glad to rent the unit, and it was a nice comfortable stay.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Great Stay

Vacation Date: May 15, 2022

" Loved mi happy place! Had a great week! Would love to come back! Amazing location!

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Paradise!

Vacation Date: May 21, 2022

"We live coming to this part of Florida, especially Anna Maria Island and this place is perfect! The location couldn't be better. The Beach with cafe and bar are literally a walk out the back yard and across the street. The back yard itself was our own little tropical paradise with pool, grill, and plenty of seating, tables, etc available. We loved that there was a wagon with umbrella and chairs to take to the beach as well. The grocery store is very close as well. We had a great week here and will definitely be coming back.

Reviewed By: Adrian K.

Beautiful location

Vacation Date: January 2, 2022

"Home was super cute, everyone is very friendly. Home was clean spacious for our needs. Pool was amazing. Warm and clean!

Reviewed By: Stephanie E.

Mi Happy Place

Vacation Date: August 4, 2021

"The cottage was adorable, perfectly decorated, super clean, relaxing, the grounds were maintained phenomenally. Everything was wonderful we just had to battle the stench of dead fish and red tide not the owners fault but I reported a broken electrical box and they gave us 10% off our next visit. We would totally stay here again.

Reviewed By: Shari M.

Excellent

Vacation Date: March 27, 2021

"This is our second stay here and we love the atmosphere!!! Great location! We relax and enjoy ourselves. The accommodations are clean and comfortable!

Reviewed By: Lisa B.

Vacation Date: February 20, 2021

"ok

Reviewed By: Butch S.

Great Experience!!!

Vacation Date: January 23, 2021

"Awesome!

Reviewed By: David D.

MY “NEW” HAPPY PLACE

Vacation Date: February 1, 2021

"We enjoyed our visit from start to finish. The beds were comfortable, the linens were fresh and clean, and the condo was stocked with everything we needed. The pool was spotless, and we were pleased with the attention paid to details on the property. I would gladly rebook and recommend to others.

Reviewed By: Brenda G.

A perfect spot on the Island!

Vacation Date: January 9, 2021

"Best location Possible on Anna Maria Island. Loved the beach. Kids loved the heated pool. Well managed property. Not a single detail has been overlooked.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

First family vacation!

Vacation Date: January 2, 2021

"We haven’t been in a family vacation in years and never with both kids. We couldn’t have been happier with our stay and place! We were so close to the beach we walked daily and loved how close everything was to the location. Everything was clean and set up for an easy stay. We will be back and we will stay here!

Reviewed By: Allie G.

Excellent!

Vacation Date: December 11, 2020

"Great location! The units were cute, clean, and had great amenities! We will definitely be coming back!

Reviewed By: Karen S.

Nana's 70th Bash

Vacation Date: November 13, 2020

"Wonderful place perfect for the occasion! Couldn't have asked for a better place. Beach is a stone's throw away, same for the trolley! Groceries just a short walk.

Reviewed By: Elena B.

Cute, updated and clean!

Vacation Date: September 24, 2020

"Great clean property! I would definitely recommend. Location is great right across from the beach. We also enjoyed the pool. Unit very clean and updated. We had an issue with the shower water being way too hot and someone came to fix it. We ran out of toilet paper so we had to go buy our own bc we never got a call back.

Reviewed By: Andrea W.

Beach getaway

Vacation Date: July 29, 2020

"It was pleasant, the location was just a quick walk from the beach. The outdoor shower and beach supplies was a nice touch.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Happy Campers!!

Vacation Date: June 13, 2020

"We had a wonderful vacation. The accommodations were exactly as described. The duplex was clean and in great condition. All beach supplies such as chairs, umbrella and a cart were provided and in great shape. The pool was also wonderful and kept up weekly by a pool maintenance company. Even the lawn crew that mowed the yard were nice and friendly. This is our second time staying here and I would highly recommend this company and this duplex. You will definitely enjoy it.

Reviewed By: Laura W.

Great Vacation Place To Stay

Vacation Date: April 24, 2020

"The house was very clean and cozy. Excellent location, better than I had anticipated. Everyone at Island Vacation Rentals were always very professional. I would recommend this place to anyone. Overall just an awesome place to stay. Thank you.

Reviewed By: Brian M.

Sandollar 2

Vacation Date: February 29, 2020

"It was very good. Ken said you would upgrade living room was not very good. We are coming back next year and would like to see the kitchen table cut down to folding chair size. My wife is on oxygen. Thank you very much. sincerely, Butch Sleezer

Reviewed By: Butch S.

LOVED MI HAPPY PLACE !!

Vacation Date: February 22, 2020

"This was our first time to AMI and we had a great vacation !! Our condo was conveniently located about a 3min. walk to a beautiful beach which had a restaurant and a great place to watch the sunset. The condo was very clean and perfect for the two of us and had everything we needed . The owners are the greatest people to work with, friendly and super fast responses. We are looking forward to staying here again :)

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Sand dollar

Vacation Date: January 26, 2020

"Our experience was good, wish there would have been a mirror in bedrooms. The only mirror was in bathroom, making it hard for more than one person to use at at time when getting ready. Also wished there was a washer/ dryer, mop and clocks in bedrooms. Nice grill (new), nice size pool. Loved having beach chairs there to use as well. Location is great!

Reviewed By: Desiree L.

Already booked a week for next year.

Vacation Date: March 21, 2019

"What a nice clean place. Walking distance to grocery store, drug store and ice cream place. I’ve already booked a week for next year

Reviewed By: Merry

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