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Steps to Beach Access|Heated Pool + Spa|Direct Pool access

Vacation home near Bradenton Beach in Holmes Beach

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A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear blue sky.
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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a white fence.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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.)
    ‪33 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 - 7 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Steps to Beach Access|Heated Pool + Spa|Direct Pool access

Steps from beach access! Welcome to `Captains Quarters` 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! Inquire for shorter stays
⭐️Super host Property + Verified for Cleanliness + Communication⭐

`Captains Quarters` is one of four resort suites at The Gulf Drive Inn. Please inquire to reserve more than one suite for larger parties!

This is a duplex style property with private entrance. The pool/spa and back yard space is shared with the one identical connecting rental.

Code will be sent day of arrival

Welcome book will be in rental with wifi and local information.

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
Please Remember: You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level. Noise ordinance is in effect 10pm to 7am. Excessive and unreasonable noise can result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.
VRC23-000121
Quiet hours between 10pm - 6am
No parties
No smoking

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Front of property
Anna Maria Island Duplex: Pool, Kitchen, Sun Deck
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  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • 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
  • 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
Contactless check-in available
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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Steps to Beach Access|Heated Pool + Spa|Direct Pool access 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 Steps to Beach Access|Heated Pool + Spa|Direct Pool access have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps to Beach Access|Heated Pool + Spa|Direct Pool access 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 Steps to Beach Access|Heated Pool + Spa|Direct Pool access offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Steps to Beach Access|Heated Pool + Spa|Direct Pool access?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach Access|Heated Pool + Spa|Direct Pool access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Steps to Beach Access|Heated Pool + Spa|Direct Pool access?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Steps to Beach Access|Heated Pool + Spa|Direct Pool access have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Steps to Beach Access|Heated Pool + Spa|Direct Pool access have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps to Beach Access|Heated Pool + Spa|Direct Pool access to downtown Holmes Beach?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Holmes Beach.

Steps to Beach Access|Heated Pool + Spa|Direct Pool access Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriann H.

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

Had a wonderful week!

Enjoyed our stay! We like this area of the island…location was so convenient to walk everywhere we needed. We also really enjoyed the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Katby O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Pool and spa were nice although the weather was chilly most of our stay. Location was close to a lot of the things we like to do. I feel the amenities could be upgraded for the price. Bigger coffee pot nicer towels and a few more blankets one for the bed one for the couch. The washer/dryer set up was poor we had to take our clothes somewhere and dry them. And how about some bigger ice trays .. I liked the fact of walking to the beach but the houses were too close for comfort especially with a neighbor with a barking dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Holmes beach

Very clean property. Great location. Pool area is very nice and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark S.

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

Sweet spot!

Loved it here! Perfect pool, clean and in the center of everything. Property manager excellent! Thank you for a lovely week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Excellent place for a couple

No problem accomedating 2 people for a beach get away. 3-4 minute walk to the beach. Perfect little place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a great stay! The house and pool are both beautiful. Look exactly like the pictures. Very short distance to the beach. close walk to a nice nature preserve and huge shopping center. Communication was quick and easy. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

greg b.

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

Winter break

Great quiet property,clean and great pool
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka P.

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

Amazing vacation spot !

Very cute and cozy vacation house, freshly remodeled and super clean. Amazing location, steps from the beach, shopping strip and restaurants. Free shuttle throughout the island. Not even mentioning the breathtaking backyard with heated saltwater pool and spa, where we enjoyed our evenings. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was at a convenient location and nice. Didn’t know we shared a pool with neighbors until right before arrived . The washer/ dryer wasn’t the best. Need a new one or stackables.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connor N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was awesome! It worked great for my wife and I on our honeymoon! Size was perfect for 2 people. I wouldn’t suggest anymore than that. The biggest issue we had was parking. There was plenty of space but being on the main road, it was very difficult to pull out every time. And with being close to the road comes noise as well. The walk to the beach was easy with the provided beach chairs and cart. Overall we had a great time and would suggest this place to any couple looking to enjoy themselves in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

What a wonderful place to stay!

Very well presenting property which looked beautiful both inside and outside. Gorgeous heated pool/spa in the back along with gorgeous landscaping that created a wonderful area to spend a few hours each day. The interior was great with all new Stainless steel appliances, new tile floors, attractive furniture, modern fixtures, just a beautiful place to spend our vacation. Everything was fresh, new, bright and clean. We have been vacationing in Florida for almost 20 years, this was our favorite!!!A communication, very/very clean, walking distance to beaches and shops, very happy!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Budde G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location on the island. So convenient to everything (Publix, ice cream, Dollar Tree, Alvins Island, restaurants, Walgreens & CVS..) yet just enough separation (2 blocks) to feel like you are still in a residential area. Easy walk to the beach which was gorgeous and easy to transport the provided beach chairs & umbrella in the provided beach cart. The backyard pool area was also very beautiful, private, partially shaded, and refreshing. Everything looks just like the pictures. The only downside is that it is directly on a busy street, so backing into your parking spot can be a bit tricky. There is a nearby stop light that provide sufficient breaks to support parking and pulling back out without any issues. We were in "B" which is the back part of the house with a direct door outside to the pool area which was very nice. We didn't hear much traffic noise, but "A" side may hear a bit more road noise. The backyard / pool area is shared between "A" and "B" renters, so there is some risk there. We enjoyed meeting new friends and sharing was not an issue at all for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret M.

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

Week in AMI

Clean, well appointed, and roomy for two people. Would have appreciated a dresser in bedroom to store underwear, swimsuits, etc. Also more hooks for hanging towels in bath would have been helpful. Pool and spa nice, but did have issues with heat in both. Tile area around pool needed a good cleaning, rust spots and various dark areas from foliage. Did not like the location but never having been to island was not familiar with where to stay. Way, way too much traffic. Could not even consider renting bikes because of the traffic. Weather just Ok. Been to Sarasota and Siesta Key many times and weather at this time of year seemed to be always warmer and sunny! WaterFront restaurant great!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

robin g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Cute property. Thought we got the entire house but it is split in half. We were in the back half and thankful for that. The backyard is fenced in, but there’s some big gaps around the fencing that small dogs can get out so that was a job to find stones and objects to fill in all those gaps, we weren’t aware that there was gonna be another guest with a dog in the front of the property. Their dog was very nice.Upon arrival, the toilet wouldn’t flush and didn’t have any water in it in the back door wouldn’t stay shut unless you locked it from the inside. Maintenance was there and fixed the toilet and then a day or two later, they fixed the back door so it would stay shut.The pool water was around 72 much too cold to swim in-the heater was not working. We were unable to use the pool Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday finally able to use it on Sunday. That is the whole reason we stayed there was because of the pool. We were without the pool Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday and I’m expecting a refund of 100 per day. 400 total.The pool company came out on three separate occasions and tried their hardest. It was tied into the Wi-Fi at some point that kept going on and off that would not allow the pool heater to stay on.The last pool guy updated the program to the panel that was outdated hanging on the fence and then set it manually -we were not able to get in the pool until Sunday.I’ve never been spoken to-so rudely as Amanda.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

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