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250 steps from Beach Access! Close to trolley and restaurants

Vacation home near Bradenton Beach in Holmes Beach

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

Ilexhurst stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Ilexhurst vacation home, you'll find Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Anna Maria Sound - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoqehouse - ‬2 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.

250 steps from Beach Access! Close to trolley and restaurants

Steps from beach access! Welcome to `Pirates Den` at the Gulf Drive Inn - a spacious 1 bedroom/1 bathroom suite with a sleeper sofa, full kitchen and living area. This duplex style bungalow has resort-like amenities with a shared backyard space including a heated saltwater pool, spa and gas grill.
Whether you`re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or simply in need of an extended beachside stay, The Gulf Drive Inn has it all!. Please inquire to reserve more than one suite for larger parties or shorter stays!
⭐️Super host Property + Verified for Cleanliness + Communication⭐


The space
📍 3016 Gulf Drive Unit A - `Pirates Den` at the Gulf Drive Inn.

This duplex style resort property with a private entrance comes with one parking space with easy access to everything.
✦ Located minutes from the beach and across the street from the Grassy Point Preserve, an ecological park with a nature trail and boardwalk perfect for morning walks.
✦ The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need – Featuring stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, full-size fridge/freezer with ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, oven, and all the essential cookware and utensils.

✦ Resort-Style Amenities - Guests have access to a heated, shared pool, complete with a poolside grill and comfortable patio furniture – a great way to cool off or gather for a laid-back meal.

✦ Close to the free trolley stop which is only one block away running north and south on AMI, shops and restaurants. Steps from beach access!
For your convenience, the home includes a beach wagon with beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and all bath towels, beach towels, and linens—everything ready for a relaxing stay!

Please note a starter set of toiletries and supplies are left for your arrival. The complimentary starter set includes:
Two rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, small hand soap, one paper towel roll, two garbage bags, small dish soap and two pods for the dishwasher. With a Publix grocery store located nearby for anything else desired.
Pools are heated October - April at no additional costs. Full disclosure if temperate drop below 60 heaters do not work at full capacity fighting the ambient temp. Below 60 the heaters do not come on until temperatures rise
Quiet hours between 10pm - 6am
No parties
No smoking

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

Quiet hours between 10pm - 6am No parties No smoking

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 250 steps from Beach Access! Close to trolley and restaurants to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.9 mi (26-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 250 steps from Beach Access! Close to trolley and restaurants have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 250 steps from Beach Access! Close to trolley and restaurants to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Bradenton Beach and 3.2 mi (7-min drive) from Coquina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 250 steps from Beach Access! Close to trolley and restaurants offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 250 steps from Beach Access! Close to trolley and restaurants?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 250 steps from Beach Access! Close to trolley and restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 250 steps from Beach Access! Close to trolley and restaurants?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 250 steps from Beach Access! Close to trolley and restaurants have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does 250 steps from Beach Access! Close to trolley and restaurants have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 250 steps from Beach Access! Close to trolley and restaurants to downtown Holmes Beach?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Holmes Beach.

250 steps from Beach Access! Close to trolley and restaurants Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation!

The property had everything we needed and was very close to the beach and grocery stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply amazing.

This place is amazing. Very clean and plenty of room for my daughter and I. The pool and hot tub is a bonus and was great to relax in! The property manager was very responsive to questions had. Would definitely recommend and definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pirate's Den

Very nice and new, perfect for 2 people! The road was a little noisy at times. Did not realize it was a shared pool, but it worked out since it was with another couple. Overall, a very nice place,
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Amanda was quick to respond to any questions or concerns.Very professional and pleasant.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024