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The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach

Beachfront cottage near Bradenton Beach

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 611 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Gallery West
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

On the beach.Your stay at this Holmes Beach cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Island Gallery West - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬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.

The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach

The Beach House is situated on one of the quietest areas of the beautiful white sandy beach. Why not sit on the veranda with a glass of chilled wine and watch the dolphins play in the shallows, the pelicans dive and the Ibis run.

The property is very well furnished and equipped with everything we hope you would need to enjoy the perfect holiday. The three bedrooms are all a good size - the master has a King bed and benefits from an en-suite shower room whilst the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms both have twin beds which can be pushed together to make King beds if preferred (this would need to be requested at the time of booking. The family bathroom has a bath with overhead shower.

The sitting room has a large and comfortable sofa-bed which can sleep up to 2 people.

There is off street parking for up to 3 cars at the property.

VRC16-000189 - Local City ordinance regulations require a minimum stay of 7 nights. The Beach House is situated in a residential area therefore, to ensure the neighbours are not deprived of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property, we ask you to be a considerate by keeping noise to a respectful level at all times.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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

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
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach to the airport?

This cottage is 18.1 mi (29-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach to the beach?

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

Does The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach to downtown Holmes Beach?

This cottage is 1 mi away from Holmes Beach.

The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic! Would go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

This house is in a perfect location! The views were fantastic!! The property manager was quick to respond if I had a question. It was a very clean property. The beach does not get too crowded. My family and I enjoyed our stay and plan to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for family

Quiet location, well equipped kitchen and clean! The trolly was convenient. We needed a railing for the staircase and they put it up immediately which made our stay much less stressful. Wonderful service!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and right on the beach

I was a little hesitant to book this property because you must pay in full within 2 weeks of booking, and then there is NO refund policy. We got lucky that everything worked out well. The house was clean, and the location was ideal. There is public beach access right next to the house, so that increased foot traffic a bit right there. And there was a bit of road noise since it was near a busy part of Gulf Drive. Those golf carts are loud! It did quiet down during the night...usually. The house had everything we needed, which is so nice! Past renters left plenty of beach items in the closet under the house, which came in handy. The property manager was responsive and helpful. We would consider renting here again. It is a sweet, classic AMI house and I love that. I would like to see some sort of cancellation policy, which would reduce the anxiety of booking such an expensive property though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Wonderful spring break getaway! Perfect location! Just steps from the beach, great porch and view! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Wonderful week long stay with great location and amenities!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

The house is very nice and the location is FABULOUS. A very quiet portion on the beach with a front row seat to gorgeous sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D., Saint Paul, MN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We had a lovely stay. The first morning, I looked out at the ocean while sipping my coffee and saw a dolphin swimming by. That dolphin siting set the tone for the entire week. They provide beach gear like beach towels, skim boards, boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrellas and much more. I was entertained by the myriad of gulls, terns, and sandpipers that endlessly traverse the beach. It was also fun to watch the colorful parasailers float by each day. We couldn’t resist and tried it ourselves and had a blast. We took many long walks on the endless beach. We rented beach bikes for the week and that got us around the island and beyond. We had top notch icecream and tasty grouper on a daily basis from the many options on the island. We took a Segway tour on the second day of our stay which was super fun and helped us get the lay of the land. When we return, we will be sure to pack shampoo and soap (the soap was very small bars that dissolved within a couple days of use since we wash our hands very frequently, but it’s super easy to throw a bar of soap into the suitcase for our next visit to this rental). I’d stay at this house again in a heartbeat. We had a lovely time. I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

So lovely

This is a charming cottage with a sublime view!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Getaway

The house is just as lovely as pictured and it is right on the beach. The wrap around porch has a roof which was perfect on the two rainy days of our vacation. We were still able to sit or lounge outside and read or dine while watching and hearing the ocean. On lovely days we were just steps from the beach. We loved the shower and faucet on the lower deck for cleanup after a sand beach visit. There are lots of fine restaurants close by. You can drive your own car, ride the trolley or rent a golf cart. It was a wonderful vacation and we would truly come back to this little hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Wendys A.

Liked: Cleanliness

HORRIBLE!!!!!!!! Find another home if you dont want to be treated like a dog!!!!

The house is perfectly located, beach front and super spacious, but I do not recommend this house, if you want to have a peaceful family vacation please rent another house, there a sooo many houses to rent in this island (I rent every year 10+ houses) and never felt as badly as I felt in this house…. Let’s start from the beginning, they have a no cancellation policy and will keep your security deposit even if you attempt to cancel 24 hours after booking, all houses I’ve renter you have up until 30 days before the vacation to cancel, mind you I attempted to cancel more than 5 months before and it was less than 48 hours after reserving the home. Then, we rented 3 houses because we are a big family, the only house that was beach front was this one and obviously my family had to park in the parking lot of the house I RENTED to enjoy the beach and they left at night. Since the first day the manager started calling because of the cars in the parking lot, second day she appeared at the front porch, without notice, without knocking on the door and gave mi 5 min to wake up my kids and my sick aunt (just had chemotherapy 1 day before) because she needed to do a walk through. She went in and saw 2 more people than the house permits and left saying she was going to get us kicked out if they slept there (I explained we rented 3 homes) Last day I write to her about my deposit and she said she will keep it because : 1- 5 bags of garbage (are we supposed to eat our garbage?) 2 - More people than allowed, I explained to her we rented 3 houses and have proof 3- She saw inflatable matresses ( Well yes, I have small kids that slept on the floor) 4- She saw a miniature scratch on the oven (who Im sure was there when we got there) They will make your vacation a living hell!! Please do yourself a favor and rent elsewhere, Im telling you from experience, this is the worse renter you will ever find. Completely ruined my family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family

This house fit our family of six perfect. Great location on the island, beach out our back door, and you can’t beat the view. Looking forward to coming back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anna Maria Beach Houst

We absolutely loved the view, extensive ocean front window sliders and beachfront porch for watching sunsets. Kitchen is a bit dated but serviceable. Would love to see the lamps updated when we return in a few year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a beautiful view! We ordered inights as we loved our beautiful view!

Thanks for such a well stocked kitchen! The beds were comfy and all furniture was as pictured. Really we spent most of our time on the beach and deck. Thanks for the wagon it really helped getting our beach chairs to beach. We want to come back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

We had the best time! The location was absolutely PERFECT! We had a few small kiddos with us and found it very kid friendly. We had everything we needed for the beach and there were even lots of beach toys for the kids! Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing beach getaway!

I could type for hours how nice this place is. The balcony, view, and distance to the sand is just perfect. The house is very cute but honestly you'll be spending most of your time on the balcony. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because it had roaches (some alive some dead), the mattresses were low quality, and sheets were stiff as a board. All easily correctable issues that should be addressed because I saw some of the same complains written in the visitor book. Constructive feedback aside I would defiantly stay here again. Overall it was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

Highly recommend house and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B., Brimley, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Merry Beachmas

The idyllic holiday properties team were great. The property needs repairs badly and it seems they are painting over their problems. The appliances need updating and the beds need to be replaced. Had a great time. Loved Anna Maria Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven

Great location on a quiet beautiful beach. Walking distance to fun restaurants. Will be back
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quintessential Beach Cottage

Great location and wonderful deck. We loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liss A.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Beach House is amazing! Location is perfect, house is adorable and comfortable..

Such a wonderful stay at the beach house. Mattress were replaced and the beds are very comfy. I saw some earlier reviews about that. Sharon , property manager answered my calls right away and she was lovely and helpful. We hope to be back .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation.

Property was perfect. Weather was perfect. It was a great family vacation for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Really nice beach property, very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beachfront location!!

The location is the best! Right on a wonderful, quiet beach. We loved the raised deck overlooking the beach/ocean. Perfect place for morning coffee and to watch the sunset in the evening. The house is great, very clean and so cute! The only thing that would make it better is new mattresses. The beds were not really comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021