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While Away A · EV Charger · Fenced Pool · Renovated 2025

Vacation home near Bradenton Beach in Holmes Beach

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A coastal resort with beachfront villas, a tennis court, and a pool area.
A crocodile on a lawn with a modern house in the background.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear blue sky.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with a teal accent wall, a dining table set with white dishes, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62284 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bradenton Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Holmes Beach Beaches with a stay here. Manatee Public Beach and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Anna Maria Sound - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 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.

While Away A · EV Charger · Fenced Pool · Renovated 2025

VRC16-000510

2BR · 2BA · Sleeps 6 · Private Fenced Heated Pool · EV Charger Included · Master with Direct Pool Access · Twin-over-Queen Bunk · 2025 Renovation · 1-2 Min Walk to Beach · Beach Cart & Chairs · In-Unit Laundry · Free Trolley

Completely renovated in 2025 — new kitchen, updated bathrooms, fresh coastal palette, and new furnishings throughout. While Away A is a ground-level Holmes Beach vacation rental where the master bedroom opens directly to a private fenced heated pool, the EV charger is built in at no extra fee, and the beach is a 1-2 minute walk from the front door.

The private fenced pool is for the exclusive use of While Away A guests — fully enclosed for privacy and security. The master bedroom's direct pool access means late-night swims and early morning coffee poolside without walking through the living space. The pool deck has shaded seating and the yard is well-maintained.

Two bedrooms sleep six. The master has a queen bed with direct pool access and an en-suite bathroom. The guest bedroom has a twin-over-queen bunk — the right configuration for families with kids or two guests who want their own sleeping level. The living room queen sleeper handles the sixth guest. Two full bathrooms. In-unit washer and dryer.

The kitchen is fully redesigned with new appliances and stocked for meals at home — the ice-making fridge has been a practical upgrade that guests specifically notice on beach days. High-speed WiFi. Keyless entry. Central AC keeps the unit cool through peak summer.

A beach cart and chairs are provided. The free AMI trolley stops nearby. Coffee shops, restaurants, and everyday conveniences are within easy reach.

While Away A requires a one-week minimum stay. Not pet-friendly.

*Final payments are due 60 days prior to arrival payable by personal check or Echeck (which will incur a $1.00 processing fee) we do take
credit cards for final payment with a 3% fee on the balance due

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. Quiet hours are observed from 10 PM to 7 AM.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal 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 hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,284 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
While Away Private Pool Holmes
While Away Private Pool Home Holmes Beach
2531-174645
While Away Private Pool Home Private vacation home
While Away Private Pool Home Private vacation home Holmes Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is While Away A · EV Charger · Fenced Pool · Renovated 2025 to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does While Away A · EV Charger · Fenced Pool · Renovated 2025 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is While Away A · EV Charger · Fenced Pool · Renovated 2025 to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Bradenton Beach and 2.3 mi (7-min drive) from Bean Point Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does While Away A · EV Charger · Fenced Pool · Renovated 2025 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at While Away A · EV Charger · Fenced Pool · Renovated 2025?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at While Away A · EV Charger · Fenced Pool · Renovated 2025?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at While Away A · EV Charger · Fenced Pool · Renovated 2025?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does While Away A · EV Charger · Fenced Pool · Renovated 2025 have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does While Away A · EV Charger · Fenced Pool · Renovated 2025 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is While Away A · EV Charger · Fenced Pool · Renovated 2025 to downtown Holmes Beach?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Holmes Beach.

While Away A · EV Charger · Fenced Pool · Renovated 2025 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A fabulous vacation property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house felt very homely. It was very clean and has a lovely outdoor area. Walking to the beach is about 5 minutes and some lovely bars within walking distance.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Was a great spot at a reasonable price, enjoyed our stay. Love Anna Maria
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Our family really enjoyed staying in this house. The inside is beautifully decorated and clean. The kids really liked the pool and the walk to the beach is not too bad.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location & Excellent Property Manager

Nothing but good things to say about the house and the property manager. The house is in a great location. Easy walk to the beach! The property manager was very easy to work with, fair and very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

We absolutely loved staying in this house!! We will book it again in the future. We had a small issue and they went above and beyond to make it right!! The house was very clean and check in was easy!!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As described

Was very pleased with the property and the description of the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holmes beach rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very convenient and close to the beach. The owner was very friendly and hospitable. Very clean home that has everything a family could want in a vacation house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Friends

Location was great. Easy walk to the beach and a few fun eating places. Pool was ok. The mattresses weren't comfortable. In general it needs updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I can’t say enough good about our recent stay at this rental! Everything was absolutely wonderful! We love AMI and this house made it even better! The property staff were so quick to answer ANY questions. We are hoping to return next year. We had a great time! Wish I could give it more than 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home & Close to the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay, in your beautiful home. Location was within walking distance to the beach. Refreshing to have pool time. Beds are comfortable, and everything was clean upon arrival. Check in and out was simple. Management company was very helpful with questions, pre arrival. This was our first trip to Anna Maria, and we hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Spring Break 2024

This is an awesome location! However, the interior of the property appears to be in the process of being fixed up. The private pool was dirty, the toilet/shower had issues, and the blinds didn’t work properly. There is empty paint containers in the closets, random boxes, and a variety of other surprising items.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good location. It’s clean and very functional for two to four people. 6 would not be comfortable. All appliances worked as well as washer and dryer.Pool is nice to cool off in but, it’s inconvenient to have to lock the house as there’s no access from the house to pool area.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Loved the privacy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Get location, loved the private pool and the home was clean and roomy. Pool area was clean. We had a plumbing issue but it was fixed within 24 hrs. The stove and the coffee pot needs replaced. Could use more beach stuff, like a cooler and new chairs. I didn’t have little kids but could use more stuff for younger kids to play with. Overall vacation stay was great.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

While Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: While we did enjoy our stay, the only negative comment I have was the air conditioning unit. We had AC people coming in and out of the house throughout the week. They did replace a window unit however, the central air was the major problem. Otherwise, the house and the location were perfect for our needs.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location, minor issues.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We like While Away, been there a couple of times. We know the place for years.But there are things which should bee taken care of. The kitchen, its appliances and cookware need to be replaced. The oven is only partially working, fridge light sometimes works, the cook pots are more than outdated. Umbrella at the pool is broken and the beach stuff is very used.This all sounds negative but are minor things compared to the great place and location While Away is. They installed a new AC which is great, as the old one had issues. Also the place is close to the beach, gym and restaurants. We will come back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful Week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic stay at While Away. It was freshly renovated and had some beautiful touches. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was beautiful. Heated pool was very warm and made for extremelyComfortable swimming. I don’t want to go overboard about this fridge - but oh man! It made life easy. The fridge has a productive and fast ice maker, a filtered water dispenser and a built in pitched that refilled automatically! This was so incredibly helpful for filling our cooler with ice, prepping water bottles and getting cool drinks on demand. I underestimated its importance when buying gallon after gallon the last few years. The house was absolutely beautiful and comfortable. AC worked great and the private slide out to the pool in the master gave me peace of mind with two little ones and some great private late night swimming. An easy two walk block to a beautiful beach. We can’t wait to come back! Thanks IVP! There was some minor construction right outside but we will not complain about that for a second- these people are working hard to recover from the storm and did an INCREDIBlE job refinishing the house and surroundings.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Island Vacation Properties staff is wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family of 4 plus our pup stayed here two weeks. The location is about 10 minute walk from the beach, close to eating and shopping. Pool was clean and nice. The beds were super comfy and the kitchen was well stocked. We cooked in the home everyday. The cottage is spacious enough for a family of 4 and has cute decor with a "home" feel. Due to it being an older property I think some minor upgrades and maintenance would be helpful. I think the Air conditioning has a hard time "keeping up" with the hot florida weather and an exit to get to the pool area would be helpful without going outside through the drive way. I would recommend a DEEP cleaning. On the surface it seems clean enough but as we got into our second week it seemed we noticed someone had cut their hair prior and it was pushed under the refrigerator. We also found some trash under one of the twin beds. Some of the kitchen appliances need cleaning. Property Management company was super friendly and responsive! Overall its a cute place.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Pool inconvenience

First, the positive- we had some initial concerns upon arriving. The beach cart we were told about was broken and unusable. The patio table umbrella was also broken. The two fry pans were rusted. We notified the rental company, and they were very responsive. They did replace all three with new items. The house has a good amount of space with three TVs and plenty of kitchenware. Now some things that potential renters should know. The queen bed cannot really be used by two people as there is a huge dip in the middle but comfortable enough for one person. One of the twin beds was at about a 20% angle and needed to be taken apart down to the bed frame to be fixed. The living room couch is extremely hard and uncomfortable to sit on. Some of the shades in the living room did not work. You are right on the corner of the street so you have to use them for privacy. While we stayed there for 9 days a detour sent all traffic down our road. Starting at 6am there were no less than 10-12 cars and mostly large work trucks lined up in front of the house. The house itself has a very strange layout. Here is what we wish we knew….you have to go out the front door walk along the sidewalk to the driveway to get to the pool!! There was nothing in the description about this. If this weren’t bad enough…. You are walking past 10-12 cars and trucks wondering what you are doing in your towel! The pool itself needs to be painted….it looked dirty until we realized the bottom was brown.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was wonderful, very clean and had everything we needed. The pool area could have used an umbrella or two as it gets very hot back there but that’s not a big deal at all. Everything u could possibly needs is only 5-15 minute away. Walk to the beach was about 6-7 minutes. Easy flat walk too. The automatic refill water pitcher in the fridge was awesome. :) beach chairs were great too there are 5 chair total and two beach umbrellas. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook full dinners!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

FamilyChristmas Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

While Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental company was great to work with! We were suppose to stay at a different location but had to change last minute due to hurricane Ian. Although the location was further from the beach then I like to be, it was still within walking distance and to shops and restaurants. The rental itself could use a few upgrades but it was clean and ready for us to enjoy our stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

While Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean but AC struggled to cool and it got pretty hot at night. Very few electrical outlets. Fold out couch would not completely close flat so you had to sit on a bit of a hump. The arms of the living room were really worn and the stuffing was showing. Great location and we enjoyed the trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was the perfect size for our family of four. The location was ideal! There a few unclean things when we arrived, but they quickly sent someone out to clean. The rental company was wonderful! Would definitely recommend and book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was perfect for the four of us. Kids loved the pool. Great size for younger kids.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Convenient and quiet.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 week stay at "While away" on Anna Marie Island. The duplex has plenty of room,, with new furniture and appliances. The private pool area is a pleasure to relax and swim in. Close to stores, beach and the free shuttle.

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