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Cottage by the Sea: Gulf Front, On the Beach! by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Beachfront vacation home near Bradenton Beach

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A spacious living area with a large gray sofa, a dining table with white chairs, and a TV on a stand.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a long beach, residential buildings, and clear blue waters.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, dining area, and a view of the beach.
A living room with a gray sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the beach through large windows with bamboo blinds.
A poolside area with outdoor seating and a view of the beach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1350 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬4 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.

Cottage by the Sea: Gulf Front, On the Beach! by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Cottage by the Sea by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals.
102 34th St, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

What You'll Love About This Home:
Location! Gulf Front! On the Beach!
3 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms
2 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Twin
Outdoor Shower
Deck Loungers, Adirondack Chairs, High Top Table with Seating & Umbrellas
Gas Grill
Patio Dining for 6
Cornhole
Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer
Complimentary WIFI
Beach Towels & Beach Chairs
Parking for 2 Cars

Details:
Location, location, location! This stunning Gulf-front beach house offers the ultimate beachfront experience, right on the sand of Anna Maria Island.

With 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, Cottage by the Sea comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests. Two luxurious king-sized beds, and a bedroom with a queen and one twin bed provide plenty of space for family and friends.

Enjoy the serenity of the beach with incredible outdoor amenities, including a private outdoor shower, deck loungers, Adirondack chairs, and a high-top table with seating under umbrellas for relaxing and enjoying the views. Grill up a delicious meal on the gas grill or enjoy a meal al fresco with the patio dining set for 6.

Inside, you'll find everything you need for a relaxing stay, including professional linen service, a washer and dryer, and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected. Beach towels and beach chairs are provided for your convenience.

This is truly a slice of paradise—don't miss out on your chance to stay in this beautiful home with panoramic views, right on the Gulf of Mexico!
The bright kitchen overlooks a dining room with seating for six and additional stools at the island. The living area is a comfortable spot for the family to gather and enjoy the view from the patio doors.

Cottage by the Sea is easy walking distance to Gulf Ave and the free island trolley, which travels the entire length of the 7 miles of the island. Hop on and off at your leisure and explore shopping, dining and the beaches. The perfect location for your next beach vacation!

Bedroom 1 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV
Bedroom 2 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV
Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed, Twin Bed, TV (new pictures are coming soon. Current pic shows two twin beds)

Please note:
This home is not pet friendly.
Amenities are subject to change.
Driveway parking is available for a maximum of 2 cars. Parking for additional vehicles is not available.

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. The minimum requirement for this home is no less than seven nights. The maximum occupancy is six.

VRC16-000553

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions.

** Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details.

VRBO BOOKINGS

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.

Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance.

The instructions for making your final payment will be included in your final payment reminder.

Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.

GOOGLE VACATION RENTAL BOOKINGS

Your payment is due in full at the time of booking and the final balance information above does not apply to your reservation.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • 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 a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,350 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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

941912

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cottage by the Sea: Gulf Front, On the Beach! by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.5 mi (37-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cottage by the Sea: Gulf Front, On the Beach! by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Cottage by the Sea: Gulf Front, On the Beach! by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cottage by the Sea: Gulf Front, On the Beach! by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cottage by the Sea: Gulf Front, On the Beach! by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Cottage by the Sea: Gulf Front, On the Beach! by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cottage by the Sea: Gulf Front, On the Beach! by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cottage by the Sea: Gulf Front, On the Beach! by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cottage by the Sea: Gulf Front, On the Beach! by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cottage by the Sea: Gulf Front, On the Beach! by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals to downtown Holmes Beach?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Holmes Beach.

Cottage by the Sea: Gulf Front, On the Beach! by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place !! Views are amazing.. quiet and laid back. Rent gold carts to ride the island , food was really good at all the places we ate, great shipping too
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was the best I have ever rented down in Sarasota or Ana Maria Island. The house was beautiful and very spacious as well as updated.The location itself could not have been better. When the listing says it is on the beach, it is truly on the beach. One step over the small wall and you are on the sand.The people in the area were super friendly and we actually made new friends just from our location.We couldn’t have had a better week on the beach.
This is literally from the back patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage by the Sea

Was just as advertised, great place for a family vacation with children. We realy enjoyed our week and plan on going back there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away.

Great time with family. Great place to enjoy the sun and hang out.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Fantastic location and just a wonderful overall experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome views at Cottage by the Sea

Beautiful, comfortable property with great ocean/sunset views. Tastefully decorated and complete with almost anything you would need for a beach trip. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and the location was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Cottage by the Sea was everything we could have asked for and more! Breathtaking views of the beach and sunset. We plan on booking again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Bliss

EASY! Perfect location. Right on beach with all the essentials included. House is open concept with private bedrooms and bathrooms. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Cottage by the Sea was everything we could’ve imagined! First time any of us have rented right on the beach and it was amazing. We had everything we needed and if we didn’t the response from AMI was super quick. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary celebration

What a great spot. Ocean front. Located near restaurants and stores. Amazing views. Great property. Great price. Comfy beds. Great bathrooms. 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage by the Sea was a WONDERFUL place to share with family on the beach. The ONLY reason it didn’t get all 5’s is bc the front door needed some work to get the keypad to work, but the biggest issue (which they cannot control, but also didn’t disclose), was the big major construction directly across the small street from us where they were constructing a large new home. We will definitely want to go back to Cottage by the Sea once they finish the construction. Can’t wait! Thanks for a great visit to AMI
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

M

We all had a great time. Beach umbrellas weren’t great but everything else was fantastic!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just needed a break!

We really enjoyed this home & location. We love AMI, especially finding cute homes right on the beach- this property was spacious, plenty of room for the 4 of us. Large kitchen & open living area for all to enjoy. Very clean too. Tastefully decorated, beautifully landscaped & had lots of stuff for us to use at the beach. We loved the addition of the fire pit- with even just a very small pool, this place would be perfect!! Great property 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Week!

Girls week for us 51 year olds & the property was fantastic! All 3 bedrooms were quite large & bathrooms as well. The Kitchen/TV/Great Room was very spacious for all of us girls to spread out & we had a blast. The entire property had everything we could need including a great view that is directly on the beach. We’ll definitely stay here again. The Fabulous Fifties
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to enjoy beach life

Located right on the edge of the dunes. Large beach with much fewer people than expected. Very private compared to public beaches that were only about 3 blocks in either direction. Fantastic sunset views. Recommend getting a golf cart. Street legal and we had a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House on the ocean

We had a great time at cottage by the sea. I do wish we knew there was an outside shower on back of house and the attached storage shed that had beach equipment. I read one review that stayed there were beach chairs but we didn't find until 3 days into our stay. The house is centrally located. Great location and hope to come back on the future
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEAUTIFUL BEACH!

The cottage is 10 steps from a path leading to one of the most beautiful beaches. . .we rented paddleboards and SUP surfed nearly every morning with the dolphins. . .evenings were spent on the patio, circled around the gas fire pit. . we shopped daily at the local Publix, a 5 minute bike ride away and cooked in the for week. . . . it was perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Moved from original rental

Just a couple days before our stay we were told we had to move as our original rental was not going to be available. They didn’t seem to know why which was disconcerting but they offered another beachfront home. Home was beautiful and much larger so we we’re happy with the switch. Home wasn’t as clean as we prefer but most rentals don’t meet my standards. Had a few maintenance issues but all taken care of promptly. Most importantly we had a great time with our family. Would rent again with this company.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay ever

I’ve never been one to book the same place twice, but now after this place I get why people do it. This location was the best for our family. We had a four year old and walking to the beach was a breeze. We sat outside on the patio for coffee and at sunset. The cottage had everything we would need for our stay. Enough chairs/ towels/ beach toys for 6 adults and 1 child. The place was very clean and had all cooking utensils we needed to cook dinner. The cottage took extra care to provide enough blankets to use for snuggling on the sofa. All towels were provided and clean. We had a vehicle to ride around the island but the convenience to shopping was great. The trolley was about a 5 min walk from the house. We will be back for sure! Thank you cottage by the sea!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach house we rented was directly on the beach and had beautiful views of the surrounding beach and ocean. The home was very well appointed and had all the amenities you would need to enjoy a week of relaxation. However, there was construction going on at the house next door for the entire week we were there. We were woken up by 6:30 a.m. by construction noise as well as the multiple vehicles parked along the street. There were also several times our driveway was blocked at one time. I had to have them move their equipment out of the way so we could get out to go to dinner. There were also multiple times that the sidewalk into the front door was also blocked, which made it difficult to access the beach with a wagon full of Beach equipment. I spoke with one of the construction workers and they told me the work will be going on for the next 4 months. I would recommend caution when renting this home during that time due to the issues that I've pointed out. Other than that the home was a great stay and would recommend it anytime other than construction time.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

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