We stayed for three weeks and it was exceptional. We've been coming to AMI for almost 18 years and this experience was the best. Valerie and Richard were truly wonderful and attentive hosts. The layout of the Lighthouse made it easy to work (sadly) while others had plenty of room at the pool, on the balconies (including outside the watchtower – fabulous views), and in the three well-spaced and very comfortable bedrooms. The kitchen had everything we needed and we fixed plenty of meals there and on the grill next to the pool. The furniture is comfortable and the decorations are truly fabulous – you’ll notice something new each day. In the garage there are great beach chairs and other accoutrements along with two carts that make the short walk to the beach very efficient. There are also three bikes that you can rent, and we should have done a lot more of that as they are great for exploring the island. The stop for the free trolley is just outside as well. You cannot go wrong with this place or with Valerie and Richard!

We had a wonderful week staying at the lighthouse - the house is beautiful and in a great location. Highly recommend to all!

Very happy with our stay at the AMI Beachclub Lighthouse and its chic “vintage nautical” vibe! This house has so much character from its comfy sofas to its winding staircase that looms up three stories, past a crystal chandelier, to the captain’s walk. When we chose to prepare a meal, every utensil was at our fingertips. Our king bed was comfy and we enjoyed the afternoon sun on the bedroom balcony overlooking the pool. Valerie is a wonderful hostess, answering every email question usually within the hour. We paid extra to have the pool heated as January on AMI has some chilly nights. We had moonlight swims nearly every evening and although the weather dipped into the 50s, the water was a wonderful 80 degrees. Only regret— I didn’t make it through all the books on the coffee table.

We thoroughly enjoyed celebrating Christmas and bringing in the New Year in the Lighthouse. One of our favorite memories was going to the top and finding the Star of Bethlehem. The weather, the beach, the island, the house ... all were perfect! Valerie was wonderful and checked on us multiple times. Thank you for sharing your beach home with us. Happy New Year! Mike & Tina

Absolutely great experience! Beautiful home, short walk to the beach, nice little pool to cool off in and Valerie is a VERY good hostess. Booking was completely hassle free! Had a great time and a comfortable stay. Highly recommend!

We had the best time on AMI celebrating my husbands birthday. Upon our arrival after a long drive, Valerie had a bottle of wine (Pinot Noir our favorite BTW) with a card for my husband! How thoughtful!!!! The Lighthouse is unique, stylish property! This house is outstanding! The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meal (which I cooked alot). The beds are comfortable. The beach is only 2 blocks away and Valerie has everything you need for the beach (chairs, beach towels, cart and coolers). We would walk to the beach in the mornings and poolside in the afternoon. We LOVED having our own pool. This house has everything you need. The most relaxing place. I would highly recommend this property for your stay on Anna Marie Island. Thank you Valerie for a great vacation! We will be back!

What a wonderful stay. We are very sad to be leaving. The Lighthouse is a fantastic home. It was very well equipped with EVERYTHING! Upon entering it feels like home. Our family had to reschedule our vacation several times and found this place by chance. Valerie is on top of everything and always reaching out to make sure we were good! Thank you so much for this Beautiful Rental. Can't wait to visit again! The Leonards

Valerie and Richard saved our Honeymoon! We were supposed to rent another home through a different rental agency on AMI and we ended up getting a refund after battling with them for hours due to the house’s nasty conditions. Imagine this on the first day of your honeymoon, with your wife crying in the car while trying to find a place to stay, this all happening on a Sunday of course. We reached out to multiple home rental agencies and did not have much luck due to them being closed on Sundays. Within 10 minutes of us emailing about the Lighthouse, Valerie called us back. We were walking up to check into one of the hotel resorts on the beach at that same time. She said that she could meet us at the Lighthouse in 10 minutes. Valerie and Richard were already at the house when we got there. They were super friendly, kind, and had a lot in common with us. We were afraid that we could not afford to stay there because of how nice it was but the price was very reasonable. We quickly jumped on renting the house for the week. We had to leave immediately once we booked the house due to a grocery pickup at Walmart that we were already 4 hours late due to us not having a fridge to put the groceries in. We came back to the house only to find a sweet card and champagne in the fridge for us.The house was completely loaded with all essentials you would expect a rental home to have plus even more. They had all the beach gear you need to spend a full day at the beach. The house was very clean, decorated beautifully, and in great shape. The pool was perfect for my wife and myself. The bedroom balconies and top of the tower were awesome. The wrap around balcony at the top of the house provided us with some amazing views of AMI. Hidden Gem: There is a Mango tree around the corner from the house.I would highly recommend renting through Valerie and Richard because of how accommodating and friendly they were.

Thank you Valerie and Richard for making our vacation 2 years in a row just so memorable. You guys are the best hosts and the house is amazing. Just love staying at your Lighthouse property. Truly a wonderful time. Can’t wait to stay again.

Family of 5 stayed for 1 week at The lighthouse and thoroughly enjoyed it. House has everything you need and plenty of space, nice swimming pool and front relax area. We had rental bikes added to the 2 bikes already with the stay and the owner Valerie already had the almost new bikes waiting in the garage, so no wasting time at rental bike shops, she even offered to pick up groceries for us as we arrived late in the evening. Would highly recommend staying at the Lighthouse. Anna Maria Island has plenty of nice accomodation but it is the extra mile Valerie goes to to make your stay more relaxing that really makes the difference.

We just returned home from a week on the beautiful Anna Maria Island and what an incredible week it was!! I can honestly say the highlight of our vacation staying in The Lighthouse! As soon as we pulled in and opened up the door, my daughters squealed in delight, jaws dropped as they took it in. Pictures can’t fully capture the magic of this incredible house with its eccentric, fun, joyful design. The lighthouse has so many incredible details that make it feel SO special. From the windows being portholes like a ship, to the nautical art, to the fun portraits and art of stars of times past to family photos of the Kennedys that were beautifully displayed on the walls. The colors, the art, the patriotic and nautical touches... to the comfortable furniture... being In the lighthouse was creatively inspiring and truly a dreamer’s paradise. The entire house just made me smile. There is even a little library book with fun mysteries and beach reads. The Lighthouse top to bottom was created with so much attention to detail, nothing went unthought of. There are toys and floats for the beach, beach towels, there is so much you could just not worry with packing because it has already been provided. The incredibly beautiful spiral staircase not only leads to the bedrooms but also has a door where the lighthouse opens and you can walk around the top and have the most incredible view of AMI’s famous sunsets. For those with teen girls, this was such a dream come true, my oldest created a video tour for her friends back home within the first hour. And Valerie was truly a delight to work with. Her service went above and beyond and she made incredible recommendations of restaurants and activities and really helped make our experience on AMI one we will never forget. She was incredibly responsive to any questions and very kind. You can tell she takes joy in helping others to have a wonderful vacation. And wow, the beach. We have never experienced such calm crystal clear waters. To ride bikes to the beach or bring floats was all we needed for a perfect day. After a stressful year, this was such a needed little slice of heaven and we were so grateful to have found it! Thank you Valerie! We hope to visit The Lighthouse again next year and will remember this time fondly till then xoxo The Smith girls

Native Floridians ,first time exploring Ana Maria.Rented for the week for wife's birthday (SPD) and daughter son in law and two grands.Spacious split level home impeccably decorated and outfitted, leaving nothing to chance. Valerie and Richard are very gracious and attentive hosts, as an example , leaving a birthday card and bottle of bubbly in the fridge to celebrate wife's special day. Short walk to beach with all the beach supplies you would need including buggies to get them there.Great pool and outdoor space for anytime of the day..Ample parking w room for overflow around the corner.With abundance of public transportation, Trolley and carriage by tip only you really need do nothing more than park your car and walk or use those two modes of transportation for exploring.Really, no negatives to report...Sadly local activities were ratcheted back due to COVID 19 developments so we dined in and limited activities to boat and beach and intentionally avoided restaurants and bars except for day of arrival we lunched outdoors at The Ugly Grouper, great service and beach food with largely outdoor dining.All in all great value for the price point. Would recommend without reservation and will return for more in depth exploring once COVID is squashed.

This was a last minute booking and I am so grateful I had the hunch to search VRBO. I had never been to Holmes Beach but took a chance. Was it ever worth it! Communications with the owner, Valerie, was incredibly easy. Once we arrived to "The Lighthouse" all we could say is "Wow!". It is the most beautifully decorated house I have ever been in. What a treat! Each room is decorated in different styles with the common threads of beach, boats, British and things from the past. Very, very clean and lovely. I started each day climbing the stairs to the top and watching the sunrise while having my coffee. In the evenings I would walk the few blocks to the gorgeous beach and watch the sunset. The home has 3 bedrooms, easy stairs and roomy. The kitchen is large and was great to have meals in the large dining room. We were grateful to watch the Superbowl on the giant flat screen television. The garage is filled with beach supplies...a cooler, chairs and toys. There is a small pool here and a nice deck. All and all I would honestly say it is a bit of Heaven on Earth. I'm not exaggerating either. This place is truly a find and I am so grateful for our stroke of luck finding it. Thank you Valerie, we will surely be back! -Sandra & Marion

We spent a week on AMI. My daughter son-in law and two grandchildren loved our stay at the Lighthouse. We were close to the beach and restaurants. Donuts made to order in the morning were a real treat. The house was beautiful and very unique. Everything was top notch! We enjoyed grilling while the kids splashed in the pool. I loved walking out on the balcony at the top of the tower and feeling the breeze from the Gulf. I would definitely recommend staying here !

Had an amazing week at this gorgeous house and wouldn't hesitate to go back. Have already recommended to friends and family. House itself is simply stunning and we straight away felt at home there. Had everything we needed for myself, husband and two daughters. The owner has thought of everything even down to pool toys and beach chairs and trolley etc. A week really isn't long enough. Spent most of our days on the beautiful beaches then returned to the house so the girls could play in the pool. The owner Valerie is also lovely and fabulous to deal with. Good correspondence etc. Can't wait to return.

This was one of the most amazing houses I have ever stayed in. Beautifully finished and the attention to detail is second to none. Everything was exactly as advertised (if not better!) and whilst the pool isn't massive, my 3 children loved splashing about in it whenever they could and was plenty big enough for them. The owner, Valerie who lives nearby, is so helpful. Available for advice if and when you need it, recommending restaurants and activities when we asked. She was very accommodating to our family and friendly too. The house is a short walk from the beaches and easy to access (especially with the help of the beach equipment available in the garage-trolley, chairs, cooler etc) but you need to drive or catch the trolley (stop outside the house) if you want to explore the island further. Would definitely recommend this house if you're looking for a bit of luxury!

We had a marvelous time on our recent family vacation to the island .. The lighthouse property was beyond georgeous .. No detail left undone .. And Valerie's hospitality was unmatched!! She was so attentive to our questions .. She put all of our concerns to rest and allowed for true relaxation . She was an amazing host .. And the house/ decor .. Exceeded our highest expectations !! Thanks to her and this beautiful property.. We had an outstanding time .. And we WILL be back!! IF you're looking for a stunning property to enjoy .. While are visiting the island .. This property comes highly recommended !!

Our stay at the lighthouse was perfect in every way. We emailed Valerie with many questions before we arrived and alway got immediate responses. When she learned of our late arrival she even offered to pick up a few groceries so we would have something on hand! The lighthouse had everything we needed indoors and out. The detail in the house was incredible, to say the least. There were photos, framed posters and pictures, small lighthouses, books, old bottles, etc. everywhere. We saw new details every day! The pool was small, but the kids loved it and spent hours playing in it...and they were 10 and 11 years old! The walk to the ocean was short and everything we needed for the beach was in the garage and fit into the handy beach wagon. We love Anna Maria Island and the lighthouse topped off our stay. Thank you, Valerie!

Great House, very well equipped - only a short walk to the beach, with a neat pool to cool off in the afternoon sun. Thinking of Anna Maria Island then the lighthouse would be a first class base

A superb property, stylishly furnished and comprehensively equipped for the perfect stay on this beautiful island. The living/dining/kitchen area is spacious and comfortable and the bedrooms large with plentiful storage space. We had everything we needed to make our stay a real home from home. The owner, Val, responds immediately to any request for info or help and is warm and friendly, keen to ensure that everything was in place to make our two week holiday just what we'd hoped for. We hope to return and have no hesitation in unreservedly recommending The Lighthouse, unique on the island.

Incredible interior but felt very homely. Property had everything we needed, pool was small however didn't bother kids as beach so close. Owner was charming and very helpful.

Great house with interesting floorplan. We loved the lighthouse theme. Pool is a bit small for adults to swim, but was not a surprise as we could tell from the pictures. On the other hand, it was the perfect size for our kids who are ages 8, 6, and 4, who used it every day that they could. The beach is a short walk away, 0.3 miles in 6 minutes per Google maps, but takes a little longer when walking with young children, so for us was about 10 minutes. Our flight arrived late at night, so Valerie was very kind to even offer to do some grocery shopping for us ahead of time. We decided to get out own groceries, but the fact that she offered showed her willingness to go above and beyond for her guests. Overall, highly recommended! (Sorry for late review, I thought I was supposed to receive an email to reply back to leave a review.)

The house is outstanding. It is so different with first class fittings and an intriguing maritime theme with fine furnishings excellent fittings and great style. It has been put together with great skill by Val and is atribute to her discernment in furnishing a house to make it a very warm and differnt home.It is close to everywhere especially the beach and Val for example has provided everything viz chairs, cooler umbrella buckets and spades and a smart buggy to carry them in. she is also very attendant warm and friendly as an owner who clearly cares about her guest

Stayed at the lighthouse and what a house! It was wonderful and we really enjoyed our stay.The pool was such a welcome in the evenings. Loved the decor and the spiral staircase. Everything you basically need was provided, even the beach chairs! Close to the Trolley and some great eating establishments. We even got to go see the manatees and video taped them, it was awesome! Thank you so much Valerie for allowing us to enjoy your home! We hope to visit again and would love to spend our time at the lighthouse!

I set this reservation up about 1 month prior after my daughter found the house. We have been going to Anna Maria for sometime. Valarie was so helpful and walked me through everything. We were able to get in the house by 1pm on our arrival date and she stopped by to make sure everything was okay and make sure that if we needed anything that we could get a hold of her. The beach was just two blocks away and a very easy walk, the fireworks from there were awesome. The is a trolley stop just outside the house so it is very to get around. The kitchen was immaculate with everything you would need. She had beach chairs and a beach cart so it made it very easy. The pool was very refreshing. This house will definitely be on my list again to stay at. Of all the house we have stayed at, it had some of the best features. Thanks Val for everything.

First off, working with Valerie was so easy and hassle free! She always answered my million questions in a very timely fashion. Valerie provides such a beautiful property and 4 star customer service! The Lighthouse is such a cute and charming property that hosts all this little hidden gems that you keep finding during your stay. The open floor plan and many balconies provides plenty of areas for our whole family to gather or escape to some solitude. It is ideally located within walking distance (and on the trolley line) to numerous shopping, eating establishments and the beach. Our family enjoyed the home so much we are planning on going back again next year!

We recently returned from 2 weeks at the Lighthouse property. It was a lovely house situated in a central location on Anna Maria Island. The property was clean and well-maintained. The finishing touches were unique and of a high standard. Valerie, the owner, was very responsive to our questions before and during our stay. We enjoyed all the restaurants that we tried on the island especially being able to walk to some of them. The beach was a short walk away which I miss now that we are home. We will definitely be returning next year.

We'd watched The Lighthouse being built and stayed in the owners rentals before and loved them so we were thrilled to be one of the first to get the chance to stay here. It's fabulous, like being in a movie and on the trolley route when you don't fancy driving. Can't recommend this highly enough , and great value too.

The Lighthouse did not disappoint us! From the moment we walked in, we felt at home. Ms. Clark is very nice to work with and she is the first VRBO owner we have met since we have been renting houses through VRBO. The house had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped. The beds were comfortable, too. The house is decorated with Ms. Clark's personal touch. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we extended our trip 4 extra days. The trolley stop was next to the house. There is about a 2 block walk to the beach. I would definitely recommend this house to others and I hope to stay here again! There are not any fast food places (McDonalds, Wendys, Taco Bell, etc.) on the island but there are some good restaurants and delis to get sandwiches. Two of us in the group do not like fish, but the restaurants did have other selections to choose from. All in all, this trip was better than 5 stars!

The Lighthouse is an absolutely fantastic property; and truly gives a home from home experience. It is beautifully finished and the interior is very quirky and fun. The beach is very close although the pool area at the house meant we rarely left!

This is a stunning and unique property to be enjoyed at leisure. The breath-taking view from the top of the lighthouse is a pleasure to be shared with family and friends. The layout of the property demonstrates a keen understanding of the use space as the rooms are generous in size with all needs and wants catered for . The facilities and decor are finished to a very high standard but are still relaxed enough to feel homely. The location was ideal to easily access beach and restaurants nearby. The owner was very knowledgable of where to eat, shop and visit which was extremely helpful for our short stay. I would strongly recommend this property and will definitely be back. We feel honoured to have shared Anna Maria Island whilst staying at the wonderful, memorable Lighthouse.

What a wonderful house, its not often you get to stay in a Lighthouse. We spent an amazing 8 days here. The house was beautiful, with lovely, quirky touches everywhere, an interior designers dream. Everything had been thought of, a real home away from home. Close to the beach, which was gorgeous, lots of lovely restaurants, none of which were too far away. Valerie was so very helpful throughout the booking process and when we were there. Lynn, too, was always on hand if we needed any questions answered. None of wanted to leave and we have some fantastic memories of our stay on Anna Maria Island. We would go back tomorrow!

Owner Response

Thank you for such a wonderful review! It’s lovely to hear that you had such a great time at The Lighthouse and a real compliment that you liked the interior as much as you did - we have really tried to create something special and unique. It’s so important to us that our guests can relax and escape, but also feel so comfortable that they feel like they’re staying in a “home away from home”. We are delighted that you enjoyed the house and the island so much and would love for you to come and stay with us again!