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Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored

Beachfront vacation home near Bradenton Beach

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61548 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

On the beach.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 - 0.0 miles
  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored

Some homes are more than just a place to stay—they hold a story. Breakers 1 is one of the few remaining Old Florida coastal cottages, standing strong against the tide of redevelopment. Restored after the 2024 hurricanes, this true beach cottage now features a brand-new kitchen, fresh updates, and the same unbeatable beachfront location that has made it a guest favorite for years.

Set directly on the Gulf of Mexico, Breakers 1 is all about simplicity, comfort, and the kind of beach vacation people often miss out on in today’s high-rise world.

A Beach Cottage with a Story
Newly Renovated Kitchen – Thoughtfully updated while keeping its charm
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms – Sleeps up to 6
Master Suite – King bed, en-suite bath, and stunning Gulf views
Guest Room – Two twin beds, great for families
Loft Bedroom – Queen bed with water views (open loft, no door)
Spacious Living Area – Vaulted ceilings, original cottage details, and Smart TVs

Guest Favorite
"This home is special. It’s cozy, welcoming, and exactly what a beach house should be. The new kitchen was a great update, but the heart of the home still feels like Old Florida. We’ll be back." – Frank J.

The Beach is Your Backyard
Direct Beachfront – No streets to cross, just step outside
Private Gulf-Front Deck – Watch dolphins play and sunsets glow
Outdoor Dining & Lounging – The perfect spot for morning coffee or evening drinks
Outdoor Shower – Rinse off after a day in the sand
Garage & Parking for 3 Cars – A rare convenience for beachfront homes

What Guests Say
"You can’t get any closer to the beach than this! We spent every evening on the deck watching the most breathtaking sunsets." – Becky W.

Classic Florida Location – Everything Within Reach
On the Beach – Just step outside
Grocery & Shops Nearby – Walk to Publix, CVS, and local boutiques
Great Dining Within Walking Distance – Fresh seafood, island cocktails, and more
Close to the Free AMI Trolley – Explore the island without a car

Guest Experience
"We parked the car the first day and never needed it again. Beach, food, and fun were all within walking distance." – Alan M.

Enhance Your Stay with Our Digital Guidebook
Beach Gear Rentals – Chairs, umbrellas & wagons delivered
Bike Rentals – Cruise the island with ease
Infant & Mobility Equipment – Hassle-free travel for families

Important Details
1-Week Minimum Stay Required
Not Pet Friendly
Parking for 3 Vehicles
5% Military Discount Available

Experience the Beach How It Used to Be
Breakers 1 is a rare find—one of the last true Old Florida cottages on Anna Maria Island. The waves are just steps away, the sand is your front yard, and the home’s character and charm make it an experience you won’t forget. Homes like this are disappearing—book your stay now and enjoy a piece of island history!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1,548 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

Breakers 1 3 BR 2.5 BA Home Holmes Beach Sleeps 8
2531-174541
Breakers 1 3 BR 25 BA Holmes
Breakers 1 3 BR / 2.5 BA Home in Holmes Beach Sleeps 8

Frequently asked questions

How close is Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.1 mi (26-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored to the beach?

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

Does Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored to downtown Holmes Beach?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Holmes Beach.

Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

clarissa m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location! Enjoyed my stay with really no big complaints. All mattresses were very comfortable. The big bathroom was great for us all to shower and get ready. The other shower was way too small for an adult. Just need better, more comfy living room furniture. I would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Beach Vacation

We loved staying at Breakers 1! It was a great location on the island and right on the beach. The beach was never crowded during our stay in July. The 2nd shower was small (think RV/camper size) but it was fine for our kids (ages 8, 10, 11) who did not mind. Having the garage to keep the bikes, etc was great! I felt the management company was very responsive, from us renting bikes to them sending someone out to check on the garage door; in fact, much better than I've experienced in other rentals. We would not hesitate to book this house again if we were to come back to AMI!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach House!

We had an excellent time. The home was clean and as described. We loved being right on the beach. The home had everything you needed for the week from kitchen supplies to beach towels. It was missing a laundry basket and we didn’t bring one, I messaged the rental service and it was there in an hour. I wasn’t expecting that kind of detail to service. We would love to stay again and recommend the place to anyone. Our group consisted of myself, husband, 19 year old son with 19 year old girlfriend, and 15 year old daughter. They loved it too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation!

Property was very clean and literally steps from the waters edge! We enjoyed not having to tote everything we needed for a day at the beach. You could just go back and forth all day long. There were plenty of floats, chairs, umbrellas, boggie boards, toys etc in the garage. We could have used them, but the garage doors were recently replaced and we could not access the garage. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation rental

Great area. Easy access to local stores and restaurants. Easy access to and from beach. Highly recommend this rental
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vaca

Great house and beach front location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunset Beach House

This is a nice beach house, great location. Just a few steps from the gulf with a private little beach area just outside the house. You can watch sunsets from the living room! The house had everything we needed for our stay. It is walking distance to some places to get breakfast and coffee. Also a Publix grocery store is just down the street. We would definitely stay here again! Some things to note: A safe would have been nice to have. The loft (3rd bedroom) is not closed off, so it might be difficult for someone to sleep up there while people were in the living room. While this house is technically 2 and a half baths, the one bathroom’s shower is a 3’ by 3’ shower stall. Very difficult for an adult to shower in. There are two (maybe 3) outdoor parking spots and one parking spot in the garage. Although it is a very tight fit in the garage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location is Perfection!

This house is perfectly situated right on the beach. RIGHT ON THE BEACH! It is very close to shops, restaurants, ice cream, coffee shops, pharmacies and grocery store. Everything is walkable. The house is large and spacious. There is an outdoor hose and shower to get the sand off. The deck was a nice respite from the hot sun. The tables and chairs were nice along with the umbrella. Few things that were slight negatives: 1) Upon checking in, I was disappointed to have to contact the property company about lack of towels and all the broken beach furniture. There was also a broken screen door. That said, the property company was very responsive! 2) the master shower is dysfunctional. You cannot avoid showering without getting water on the floor and the floor is warped as a result. It needs to be redesigned. Not my floor but if it was, I’d get it fixed. 3) the thermostat is set so that you cannot lower it below 68. Yet the house has down comforters. We were hot at night and cold during the day. It was hard to find a happy medium. Down comforters in FL seems odd. Other than those annoyances, the house was perfect. We would rent there again if we returned!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan E., Benton

Liked: Cleanliness

AMI

Loved the house in AMI; it was lovely, clean, kitchen stocked with necessary cooking items, loved the view from the many windows facing the beach. I would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful stay

Everything was clean, and we’ll taken care of. We had beautiful weather. And the local food was fabulous Our house was located in one of the best spots on the beach. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Renter

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breakers

The location was wonderful but maintenance could have been better. Windows impaired the view as they were damaged and fridge handle needed repair too. We left a note with the issues we found in the rental. There were other issues also noted. We appreciated the response for the broken umbrella!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location!

This property was a great find!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice!

We have vacationed on AMI for Thanksgiving for the last 9 years. This place was roomy and you can not beat the location. Had an issue with keypad getting in but was resolved quickly. Master bathroom shower could use a door or shower curtain - spacious but can't help to get water on the floor. Overall great rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Worth to come back and we will
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The greatest location on the island !

This property is amazing! The location and views are unbelievable. We are coming g back next year and I wish this was a 4 bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L., Pulaski, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunset Paradise

We had an amazing February break in the beach! This property accommodated our family (6) perfectly! We have 4 teenage daughters; they had their own space and felt at home. We rented bikes for the week from Fun and Games - it was very affordable and worth it! The location of this property is 1 block from Publix, Walgreens and many local shops. If you’d like to see the sunrise - we biked to the bridge and to 28th street where the views were magical. We saw dolphins, caught fish in the surf, walked the beach, rode bikes, enjoyed the Ugly Grouper (food, drinks and live entertainment) and played lots of games. The property has beach chairs, water floats, sand toys, a char coal grill, puzzles, games and beach towels! We would highly recommend renting.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Lication

Perfect location right on beautiful beach. Accommodations were excellent although the house could use some maintenance - nothing major that affected our stay, just some inconveniences.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay on the Gulf

Perfect spot for a Anna Maria Island getaway. The house was basic, but everything you need when the beach is 10 yards from your door. We did have a few little maintenance issues but the company was quick to respond and fix. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, Location, Location!

At first blush the house is quirky. But with each passing day of the most relaxing family time right on the beach out the door you quickly forget about any quirks and you fall in love with it. Spent Thanksgiving there and had everything we needed for all our meals. Easy kitchen to cook in. For the price it should have a gas grill instead of the charcoal ones. But it's right on the beach. The pictures highlight the views out the 10 windows from the living space. 7 of the windows have condensation between the panes and are foggy. Some of those blinds are broken and can't be raised. The view is everything and those windows and coverings should highlight it, not detract from it. But it's right on the beach! Had a blast, would go back, don't want to nit pick, but for the price those easy changes should be addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renate L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house right on the beach

You cannot get any closer to the beach than this home. There were a few maintenance issues that had to be fixed while we were there but the management company was fast to respond and fix the issues. Though there is a garage we could not fit either of our two cars in it. They had plenty of beach toys for the kids in there though!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location!

This beach house was in the perfect spot! We could open the back door and take 30 steps to the ocean! There were also plenty of shops to walk to for last minute needs and special treats. The decor was definitely not updated and there were some minor things that needed fixed in the property. It was by no means “luxurious”, but it met our needs and felt clean. I’d go again, just for the location alone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

harry w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Beautiful house and the location we had a great time would definitely like to rent it again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021