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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6610 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Anna Maria Sound
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cortez Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

On the beach.Your stay at this Holmes Beach villa places you within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and AMI Paddleboard Adventures. West Coast Surf Shop and Anna Maria Sound are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Coast Surf Shop - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Anna Maria Sound - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cortez Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Coquina Beach - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬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.

Quaint beachfront duplex in ideal location with screened lanai & free trolley

Playa Casanas North

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This property has a 7-night stay requirement. However, select properties have the flexibility for shorter stays.

Come to Holmes Beach and stay in this quaint two-bedroom beachfront rental with an ideal location and screened lanai. Bask in the sun and revel in the salty sea air every day, and enjoy immediate, unbeatable access to the warm beach sands!

Park your two cars in the driveway, leave them for the duration of your stay, and use the free, air-conditioned trolley service to explore charming Anna Maria Island. Head to Pine Avenue on the north end of the island for boutiques, restaurants, and cafes, or south to historic Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. You'll also find plentiful shopping and dining options within walking distance of your front door.

Back at your rental, unwind while you surf the cable channels or watch a DVD on the flatscreen HDTV. The screened lanai is a great place to catch up on life with your family and friends, read a good book, or get lost in a daydream. Meal prep is made easy with the full kitchen, and when you're in the mood for some grilled seafood, fire up the gas grill and enjoy your feast on the patio. You'll also have a private washer/dryer as an added convenience.

This villa for six can also be rented together with Playa Casanas if you're traveling with a larger group (up to 12). Please contact Vacasa for details!

Come revel in the slow island life in Holmes Beach. Book this home today!

THINGS TO KNOW
Please note, all guests occupying this property who are under the age of 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Thank you!*
We will not be accepting payments for pool heat for the months of May through October.
Code enforcement notification: 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.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 610 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 and a first aid kit
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Quaint beachfront duplex in ideal location with screened lanai & free trolley to the airport?

This villa is 15.4 mi (34-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Quaint beachfront duplex in ideal location with screened lanai & free trolley have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Quaint beachfront duplex in ideal location with screened lanai & free trolley to the beach?

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

Does Quaint beachfront duplex in ideal location with screened lanai & free trolley offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Quaint beachfront duplex in ideal location with screened lanai & free trolley?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Quaint beachfront duplex in ideal location with screened lanai & free trolley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Quaint beachfront duplex in ideal location with screened lanai & free trolley?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Quaint beachfront duplex in ideal location with screened lanai & free trolley have a pool?

This villa does not have a pool.

Does Quaint beachfront duplex in ideal location with screened lanai & free trolley have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Quaint beachfront duplex in ideal location with screened lanai & free trolley to downtown Holmes Beach?

This villa is 0.2 mi away from Holmes Beach.

Quaint beachfront duplex in ideal location with screened lanai & free trolley Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Thomas I., Circle Pines

Liked: Cleanliness

Don't expect much if you book this property.

Although fairly clean and in a good location to the beach and surrounding areas, this rental property is very no frills. It is lacking some very fundamental things you would expect at a rental house, especially one at the beach. Kitchen is very small, lacking things like a coffee maker. Very few dishes and silverware. The house offers nothing for the beach other than a private walkway t the sand. No umbrella, toys, chairs, wagon to pull your stuff that you had to bring or buy to use. Bathroom is small, shower door is very wonky, and the hot water lasts about 4-5 mins so don't expect to be able to take showers back-to-back or for any length. No extra blankets for the small bedrooms. Location wise - it is close to a lot of things: restaurants, shopping, etc. Beach is very nice...not too many shells so easy walking.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle G.

On the beach

Great location on the beach and walking distance to shopping and trolley stop. Unit needs a good cleaning and upgrade of appliances, and mattress replacement. Management responsiveness was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Mike M.

I know this won’t appear anywhere

Very disappointed. Amenities and unit very lacking. Location very good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rush B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location!

Small but adequate bungalow. Very basic, but what a beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christiaan L., Urbandale

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location

The place was fairly small, but it didn't matter because we were hardly there! The beach is steps and it's beautiful. Lots of everything you need close by too. We will go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Perfect little spot!, we loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the location

The little house was nice. The toilet seat was cracked and I called and it was fixed right away. A couple internet and tv issues but resolved quickly. Overall nice place to stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 2021

This property was perfectly located on the beach! The kids loved the easy access to the water. Anna Maria island is quiet and we loved being out of the hustle of a touristy town. Only wished they had some basic cooking supplies. We have rented a lot of VRBOs and never have I had to purchase every single thing. (Salt, pepper, Tupperware, spices, etc)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome vacation

This house had everthing we needed for the two of us. Loved having the beach right outside our back door.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Rodney R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Incredibly dirty. No response from Vacassa

We’ve rented on AMI for years and wanted a beach front location. The house is wonderfully located, quaint and walkable to a strip mall with ice cream...but that’s the end of the good. We arrived about 30 min early, checked and the house was unlocked. Upon entry it was clear the place had not been cleaned and likely had a large fraternity before us. Mind you, this is a two bedroom. We washed the comforters which were covered in sand and stains. Gross, gross, gross... We ended up washing everything and considered buying new sheets. I just can’t express how disgusting this place is. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mellony W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay right on the beach,

My family stayed for 7 days the week after Labor Day 12th - 19th 2020. Right as Tropical storm Sally was going by Lol, but had beautiful weather a few days after we got there. Very clean. Beautiful beach with white sands right off the back yard. All the beds we clean but very uncomfortable for lengthy stay like we did. Owner needS to spend the money on good soft nice hotel beds and it would have been perfect. But if your staying for weekend, it’s fine. We rented a golf cart for the week took us anywhere we needed. They are street legal there. Great food nearby, grocery store, dollar store and shopping just around the corner. Washer and dryer in unit, was nice to have handy. We ate in as well. Cooked meals. Full Kitchen has pots pans glasses silver wear coffee pot etc. Highly recommend, but highly recommend owners get new beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

quiet area

the place was just right for 2. would be crowded if more werent close family. nice clean place. everything worked. great to be on the beach. great area. we look forward to another visit
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Denia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy beach access!

We just left this cozy spot right on the beach and had a very relaxing stay. We mostly ordered takeout meals and ate them on the screened in porch. We read every morning out back while drinking our coffee. It’s a short walk to the beach via your private walkway. The beach was never overly crowded. It was great having an outdoor shower and laundry. The only less desirable part of this place is the living area is very small. Couch seats two and there’s one other chair. For a family of four, it was cramped hanging out in the evenings. But we spent most of our time at the beach anyway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and right on beach

Very clean. Really only for a family with 2 kids, otherwise it would be small. Pros: close to beach, essential stores close, washer and dryer included. Cons: reported broken equipment (patio chair and grill) on day of arrival (Saturday) no response until Thursday. When it rains, back porch floods. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A basic little spot in a perfect location

The location is perfect! A short walk out the back door to a wide, clean, uncrowded beach; walking distance to the grocery store; a short drive to several good restaurants and a public golf course. Vacasa, the management company, does an excellent job. Check-in and -out were flawless, and they were very responsive to any minor issues we had. The unit itself is comfortable. The keypad on the front door doesn’t appear to work, but the key itself works just fine. The kitchen is not a “cook’s kitchen.” The cooking/serving equipment is in good condition, clean, but very limited. Nevertheless, it’s a nice little vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

cindy r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good

Code on door didn’t work No instructions on garbage pick up-remotes—dvd player Loved location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little house

Renting was easy. Entrance to the house was a little confusing. Was given a code through email but it didnt work. Was also told to pick up keys so had to call and go pick up keys which was no problem but would have liked to know that prior. Other than that, very clean very private, right on the beach. Kitchen could be stocked with a few more beach friendly dishes. The starter travels size shampoos, soaps, etc was so nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Small but perfect location right on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and place.

I’m giving the place 4 stars because there a few thing that could be added to make this place awesome! It only has 6 bath towels, and 3 beach towels. We had 5 guest and had to wash a load everyday. You just can’t keep the sand off everything. Also, they only give one roll of toilet paper, laundry soap, paper towels, and dish detergent. So you have to go to the store first thing of your vacation to make sure you don’t run out of toilet paper. Also, there are no mats to dry your feet off when you come in with freshly rinsed feet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Robin M.

Fantastic Location!

Back door to water is literally 150 yards. The beach is quiet and beautiful! Just a very short walk to grocery, shopping and the best pizza in the island (Solo's). It is a nice cottage and the property management company was very responsive to the issues that came up. Great place to stay for our small family!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Michael W.

Great location

My family stayed in the unit for 8 nights during Christmas. The location is great. My family enjoyed the beach and seeing the sunset. The unit is clean. We can see the owner/property manager did some work recently to make it nicer. But there're still a few issues. First I arrived at night and the code I got from the email doesn't work. I have to call the on call number and got a different code which allowed me to enter the property. Note the on call number is not included the notification email. I'm glad I called the regular number a few days before arrive to get the on call number. Otherwise I could ended up not able to enter the property that night. There're a few issues like AC/Furnace not working, some kitchen lights not working. The hose in the back yard not working. These are actually fixed during my stay after I called the property management a few times.Still there're couple of things I think the property need to address: 1. The queen size bed in the master bedroom is very shaky and the mattress is really not good. I talked to the maintenance person and he said will need property owner to approve. I hope this can be taken cared of for future tenants. 2. The grill in the backyard are not in good shape. The maintenance person said they will get new ones. 3. I will suggest the property manager pub a welcome notes to give information around the local area. I had to call to find out which day to put out the trash. The weather is pretty nice during our stay but the water is too cold to swim. But that is not the fault of the property.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey S.

The what we expected in accommodations

When arrived to location with the driveway and yard was flooded from a earlier rain storm ( but water still was there when we left after only staying two of our three nights) we entered finding died worms at three door locations. First night heading to bed the frame broke and fell to the floor after several hours we manage to propped up the bed frame to laid down and finally fall asleep. There was wear on furnishings and house walls and floors in different areas. Few broken and rusted chairs outside. The bar-b-Q was falling apart and weathered. Pathway to the beach we had to remove and clean debris left from storms or just poor maintenance. The views and beach was great. Overall we should have ever give it a star, but we left a day early to the discomfort of the bed and just not pleased, the experience was unexpected associated with the cost we paid. We probably will not book another place till we are sure it is in a better condition. Jeff Sherron
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Steve H.

Very nice place, but could have small improvements.

My family and I travel and stay in places like this a lot. Overall we loved this vacation and the accommodations were good, but there is room for improvement. Some of these may seem petty, but I would have appreciated a review highlighting the shortcomings we saw so here we go. Pros: Excellent location that is close to everything you need. The location is right on the beach, so after a short walk you can enjoy some of the most beautiful coast line Florida has to offer. The unit itself is very well kept, updated and clean. Everything worked and served us very very well for our time there. Cons: We had to buy stuff that you should never have to purchase when renting a place like this. We had to buy a broom and dust pan, salt and pepper, trash bags and toilet paper. These may seem small to some, but buying stuff that I have to leave behind because it wasn’t there in the first place is not acceptable. Now, we had one roll toilet paper when we arrived (for five people, for a week) but everything else was just not there. This may be an exception but I can not in good conscience leave anything higher than three stars as a result. Additionally, the pull out bed was adequate for my kids but forget about adults getting a good night sleep on it. I recognize this isn’t a totally fair criticism just because virtually no pull out sleeper sofa will be equal to a bed. If that were the only thing wrong, I probably wouldn’t have mentioned it at all, but in the whole scheme, it seems noteworthy. The queen size mattress in the back bedroom wasn’t flat, but had a big dip in the middle which led to my wife and I rolling to the center from either side. This isn’t a normal, small body impression either, it makes it very difficult for two adults to get any sleep because you are constantly rolling inward. Unfortunately as a result of these things, I would hesitate to recommend it or stay there again. To reiterate; this may not be the rule but an exception. The place in and of itself is located perfectly and was a very nice place to stay. It may seem petty, but I am not accustomed to having to buy this type of thing when I stay somewhere.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018