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Private Pool - Carefree Cottage by SeaBreeze Vacation

Vacation home near Bradenton Beach in Holmes Beach

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Beach nearby
Interior
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61510 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Island Gallery West
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Holmes Beach vacation home, you'll find Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Also, Holmes Beach Beaches is within half a mile (1 km) and Manatee Public Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Island Gallery West - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bradenton Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬5 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.

Private Pool - Carefree Cottage by SeaBreeze Vacation

Colorful and inviting with a vibrant tropical style, Carefree Cottage is a perfectly-named oasis in Holmes Beach where all of your cares melt away the moment you walk through the front door. Located on a quiet residential street that offers plenty of peace and privacy yet keeps you close to the beaches and attractions, Carefree Cottage has three bedrooms, space for six people, and a resort-style swimming pool in the backyard which includes an all Natural Mosquito Spray System. You can stop looking for your ideal beachy hideaway— it's right here at Carefree Cottage! The well-designed split floor plan allows for plenty of space and private time, with a wide-open great room in the center for effortless socializing. In the main living area, a plush sectional sofa faces the large HDTV, so you'll have an inviting spot to watch a game or a great movie with your crew and some yummy snacks. Next to the living space is the open kitchen, where classic navy blue cabinetry and gorgeous granite countertops create a stylish and chic space to prepare some picnic snacks for your beach trip or delicious side dishes for your backyard barbecue. The full suite of premier appliances includes an electric range, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a spacious refrigerator. There's also a formal dining area with seating for six and a casual bar area with space for three more. Outside, there's a gas barbecue for grilling out.

Carefree Cottage features three serene bedroom suites that each have their own bathroom— perfect for families and friend groups that are looking for a smidge more privacy. Each of the three bedrooms has a luxurious king-size bed and an HDTV, and is decorated with colorful tropical decor, while the ensuite bathrooms feature step-in showers and marble vanities. This home was designed to take full advantage of the lovely Gulf coast weather, and the backyard pool area is the ideal spot to soak up the Florida sunshine. With a thatch-covered lanai that allows for endless poolside lounging or alfresco meal options, your group will spend most of their time out here, sipping cocktails and enjoying each other's company. In the evenings, beautiful landscape lighting sets the stage for memorable outdoor gatherings. There's a full bathroom that's accessible from the patio and even an outdoor shower— so no one has to track in dripping bathing suits or sandy toes. The Holmes Beach location of Carefree Cottage places your whole crew only one short block from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico that everyone has been daydreaming about, while also keeping you close to local shopping and delicious dining opportunities, too. Let all your cares drift away on the gentle sea breeze at Carefree Cottage.

Cancellation Policy - SeaBreeze Vacation has spent a great deal of time and effort into formulating a cancellation policy for you. SeaBreeze Vacation has the most flexible cancellation policy on the Island. You are allowed to cancel your reservation up to 14 days prior to check-in to receive a refund. Additional terms and conditions apply. Please note: For reservations longer than 28 nights or more than $20,000, a different cancellation policy applies - please see the Rental Agreement under the House Rules on the check-out page.

The property participates in our Professional Linen Program. SeaBreeze Vacation strives to bring only the best quality experience to our guests. To do so, we provide a professional linen service at this property to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you high-quality linens that are in place and ready for your use upon your arrival. Our high-quality linens are laundered in a commercial setting that uses only hypoallergenic, perfume & dye-free soaps assuring all of our guests a comfortable stay.

With all SeaBreeze Vacation properties, we think of the little things to make your vacation special. Included to get you started are the following:

Per Guest: 1 Bath Towel, 1 Hand Towel, 1 Washcloth, 1 Pool/Beach Towel
Per Full Bathroom: 2 Rolls of Toilet Paper, Hand Soap, Shower Products Set (including trial size shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and body lotion), Cosmetic Cloth, Bath Mat
Per Kitchen: 2 Rolls of Paper Towels, Hand Soap, Dish Soap, Sponge, Dishwasher Pods (x4), Laundry Detergent Pods (x4), All-Purpose Disinfectant, Microfiber Cloth, 2 Kitchen Towels

We also offer a range of supplemental services including pre-stock grocery shopping and babysitting. Need a pack and play or high chair, etc.? These are available for a small additional fee and will be waiting in the home on your arrival.

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.

City of Holmes Beach Vacation Rental License: VRC23-000029
Max Occupancy: 6 Guests | Max Vehicles: 4
Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. - please respect our island community
Min stay requirements vary by city ordinance and are often 7 nights. Please contact our office with any questions.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,510 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed
Events are allowed with the written consent of SBV

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Events are allowed with the written consent of SBV
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: Events are allowed with the written consent of SBV For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

589835

Frequently asked questions

How close is Private Pool - Carefree Cottage by SeaBreeze Vacation to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.5 mi (38-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private Pool - Carefree Cottage by SeaBreeze Vacation have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Private Pool - Carefree Cottage by SeaBreeze Vacation to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Bradenton Beach and 12-minute walk from Holmes Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Private Pool - Carefree Cottage by SeaBreeze Vacation offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private Pool - Carefree Cottage by SeaBreeze Vacation?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Private Pool - Carefree Cottage by SeaBreeze Vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private Pool - Carefree Cottage by SeaBreeze Vacation?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Private Pool - Carefree Cottage by SeaBreeze Vacation have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Private Pool - Carefree Cottage by SeaBreeze Vacation have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Private Pool - Carefree Cottage by SeaBreeze Vacation to downtown Holmes Beach?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Holmes Beach.

Private Pool - Carefree Cottage by SeaBreeze Vacation Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caitlin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

Beautiful home! Bedrooms do get very warm but each room had a portable fan. Great location! Close to beach and close to restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ashley F.

Beautiful Property

Beautiful property; love the upgrades from last year but definitely some cleanliness issues that need addressed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dristine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

The house was amazing and just as photos show. The house had all the amenities we needed and more. We really enjoyed the heated pool and outdoor living room. The backyard is wonderful and beautiful at night. The location is perfect. Close to the beach and close to restaurants and ice cream. 3 minute walk to the beach and the rental comes with a beach cart and 6 beach chairs. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

Property is perfect for a beach vacation, property has everything you need with a amazing oasis of a backyard.Short walk to the beach which is amazing.Just left 3 hours ago and looking forward to booking property again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

heidi n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Rental close to beach access

We had a wonderful time at this property. The home is sparkling clean and looked brand new. It is located super close to the beach access and a short ride into town via bikes. Here are our pros and cons/tips: Pros: Good Location. Kitchen is well stocked. Grill is nice, we didn't use it, but it's in good shape. Pool is simple but nice. Had to call the mgt company to have pool cleaners come out but they were out immediately and took care of pool debris. Cons: Beds: two bedrooms with a king sized bed in each. Was not a problem for the three of us, but we would not be able to stay there if all four of us traveled back to the area. Two grown kids are not going to want to sleep in same bed. would have been nice if the second bedroom had two twin beds. Also, note the sofa is not a sleeper sofa. Bedding - lovely and custom made, but boy is the comforter hot! they do not supply blankets for the beds. just a sheet and the heavy comforter. If we were staying longer we would have had to go buy a couple of blankets. Linens are nice but we were terribly hot at night. Which brings me too... AC - note: you are not able to control the AC. It is pre-set to certain temps and they were too warm for us. Plus you can not open windows due to the alarm and the door wall does not have a screen, so we could not get fresh air at night to help offset. Bugs - Nosee em's - terrible out by the pool even during the day. Be sure to bring bug spray or buy some as there is none at the house. Overall, would we go back - absolutely. Enjoy...
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shallie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely beautiful! Great location!!!!

Fabulous!!!! This two bedroom home was absolutely beautiful! The location was great a block from beach, trolley stop, shopping plaza and several eateries Ugly Grouper, Freckled Fin. It was well stocked in kitchen and outside with beach chairs, pool floats.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way

3 fifty-something friends stayed here for a week in October and it was a near perfect location. 1 walking block to shops, restaurants and the beach. Beach chairs and a few pool floats were available but you may want to rent umbrellas, cooler etc for the beach. Home is well cared for and appointed. Showers had great water pressure. There was an outdoor shower and a 3rd bathroom accessed from the back yard so you didn’t need to walk through the house wet. Washer/dryer and all the kitchen amenities you would need. Beds were comfortable, but to our preferences a little too soft but still nice. Backyard is beautifully landscaped and lit for the evenings. Shaded dining table with outdoor TV was really comfortable for morning breakfasts. The ONLY downside is the WIFI is slow, so if you need to work while on vacation I recommend bringing a hotspot along. We wish we had another week to stay, and we’re already discussing the same time, same place next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian T., -

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Oasis

This house is in wonderful proximity to the beach, rest so, and shops. The beautiful house boasts a wonderful outdoor living area with an immaculately kept pool! The decor is so fun and bright! The fabrics and comfortability are wonderful! Can not wait to come back to this AMI gem!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B. F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A heavenly stay at the beach!

From the minute we walked in we were in heaven. The place is even nicer than the VRBO photos show!! The decor is adorable and felt very welcoming. The house was very clean and everything is well-kept. The pool area and backyard are very nice also and we really enjoyed the covered patio and outdoor TV, even when there was ight rain. Also, the walk to the beach is short(5 minutes), basically you walk to the end of the street(4-5 houses) and through a small parking area for a condo & there is a sandy path to the beach. This is probably one of my favorite places we have ever stayed at. We were in heaven all week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Summer Vacation Place

This was a perfect location and house for our summer vacation getaway. We had 2 17 year old girls who loved the closeness of the beach (a block away) and the pool. We loved beach early in the morning, back to the house for lunch and afternoon at the pool/air condition. A quick walk to shops and restaurants gave everyone independence that made all of us happy doing exactly what we want to do without much coordination. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Carefree Cottage was amazing in every way

Perfect location to beach and restaurants, and backyard was so great. House perfect for two couples, was hard to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geri A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Needed a getaway

This was the perfect place for us to create new memories as a family. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very happy with all aspects

Really happy with the home overall. I'll only focus on the few very minor negatives. Bedrooms are a bit warm for sleeping bring/buy a fan and that is taken care of. Rear door has a security alarm and if you are traveling as adult only group its a bit annoying to deal with every time out the door. We are late night people and the landscape lighting which is very nice shuts off just before midnight. We still had 2-3 hours of pool time left and missed the lighting once off. If your renting an electric golf cart the location to plug it in is a bit out of the way. Thats it, thats all of the complaints. This is a great property and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ana D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A real gem

Carefree cottage is a beautifully decorated home, everything you need and more is provided. Everything is of a high quality, every utencil you could need is provided The pool area with outdoor TV is amazing Short walk to the beach, and shops. Bedding and towels all professionally laundered and good quality We spent three wonderful weeks there over Christmas and new year's Would highly recommend
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cherita M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house

This house was perfect! The walk to the beach was quick and easy, the proximity to some restaurants and bars was a plus, and the pool was great. And...two words: OUTSIDE SHOWER!!! Nothing better after a long day in the sun! Inside, the home is cute and clean. We had a small a/c problem while we were there and they management company had someone out within a few hours. I'd definitely recommend this property and can't wait to go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven N., Greeneville, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy in carefree cottage

Wonderful rental and definitely worth coming back to
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019