This is the place to be while visiting Anna Maria Island. Beachfront at its best
Location: Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island, Florida South West, Florida, USA (Just One Hour South of Tampa, 2 hours from Orlando) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Beachfront, old florida, ocean, anna maria island, one level, holmes beach, beach, ocean, gulf
The Sailfish Beach Resort (formerly Sailfish Gulf Suites) is a small family-owned resort. There are no hallways, stairs, streets,or elevators to traverse, one just needs to open your sliding glass door to the patio, walk five steps and you are touching sand - you're on the beach! There are not many properties like this on the island. We have a one-bedroom spacious unit, with king-size bed, sofa-sleeper in the living room, full kitchen, and sunsets on the patio.
We are located on a quiet stretch of Gulf Drive, walking distance to an outdoor cafe and the island trolley. Plus, the local grocery store is easily accessible from our place if you want to make your own meals, and stay close the beach.
Our little resort is managed by Jeanne, who will make you feel right at home with her Florida charm. She has a passion for gardening, so something is always blooming at our place.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Wonderful 400 count linens plus plenty of bath towels, and beach towels for guests to use outside.
- Washer : There is access to our laundry room.
- Dryer : There is access to our laundry room.
- Off Street Parking : Parking available for one car. Additional parking can be found on side street nearby.
- Beds
- King Bed : Brand new bed!
- Convertible Bed : Leather and brand new!
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Open kitchen plan with full size appliances.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Lots of utensils, drinkware, and more.
- Refrigerator : Full size refrigerator with ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Grill right on the patio - while you're enjoying the beach - plus easy access to your kitchen.
- Deck/Patio : Open the sliding glass door and you are on the patio - ten steps and you're touching sand. Brand new patio furniture to enjoy while you're eating meals or taking it easy. Wonderful umbrellas to give you shade.
- View/Location
- Beachfront : We are directly on the beach! Its impossible to get closer to the beach.
- Oceanfront : The sunsets over the Gulf from our patio are amazing.
- Communications
- Telephone : Free local calls
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Our Apartment is Spacious, No Need to Trip Over Each Other. While Sitting on the Patio, You Can Enjoy Porpoises Swimming by or Sunsets in the Evening. Sailfish Beach Resort is Magical.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking inside our place.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Live Theatre
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Early Morning Sea Turtle Walks Led by Volunteers on the Island.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter Season .... $165/night .. $1100/week
High Season ....$200/night ..$1300/week
Summer Season .. $165/night .. $ 1100/week
Fall Season ..... $150/night .. $ 900/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Beachfront-Open Door and Beach is There! Spacious 1 BR Flat
Year Purchased: 1972
Why the Owner Chose Holmes Beach
This family resort was a dream of our parents. We had a tiny cottage on the south end of the island, but my mom wanted to be on the water. My dad drove up and down the west coast one day, looking for a place on the water. He found our little 4-flat resort around 8PM, called my mom who drove over and met him there, and they proceeded to negotiate with the original owners and shook hands at midnight. My mom had her place on the water.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
There is nothing better than the sunsets while sitting on our patio, or watching the dolphins pass by in the morning, or just being able to go inside for a glass of water whenever I want to do so! We've had manatees swim by every so often, so this place is magical.
Owner's Map of Holmes Beach
The Lantz family began coming to Anna Maria Island in 1968 when our folks (mom was a second grade teacher and dad an Educational Psychology professor at USF) purchased a small cottage on the south end of the island, one house from the bay. We enjoyed the cottage for years but being next to the water was one of mom’s goal. She grew up near the shores of Lake Superior (a tad bit colder than the Gulf) and being next to water was in her blood! When the Sailfish came on the market in 1972, my folks made the plunge and purchased it making them “resort owners”. At that time period, the gulf came all the way up to the seawall, which was located where the patio now ends. Paradise!
Our family had many great years at the Sailfish and continues to enjoy it as we have grown with our own children. We were all avid swimmers, and with my childhood hopes of becoming a mermaid, being right at the water’s edge was extremely special for us! On calm days we would swim to the buoys and dive for sand dollars. When the weather kicked up we would body surf up and down the shoreline, or try our hand at surfing. We spear fished near rocks off or our beach, attempting to catch our dinner. When we needed a rest we would walk the beach hunting for the lion’s paw shell or take it easy on the patio. Life was always good.
We truly believe that the Sailfish is a very special place on the beach. No roads to cross or hallways to go down, just open the door, and you are there!
Marcie Lantz Driver
Property Photos
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- This is the place to be while visiting Anna Maria Island. Beachfront at its best - Holmes Beach Beach Front Vacation Apartment
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- No streets to cross - our private beach area is out our sliding glass door. - Holmes Beach Beach Front Vacation Apartment
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- Sailfish Beach Resort, Old Florida Charm, the perfect place for your vacation. - Holmes Beach Beach Front Vacation Apartment
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- Spacious Living Room with new pull out sofas.
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- Our flats are spacious and very relaxing. No need to trip over each other!
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- New king-size beds, wonderful linens, the perfect place after a day on the beach
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- Crisp and clean with lots of towels.
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- Ready for a swim?
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- Local Blue Heron, Harry, visitng in the morning
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- We have charcoal grills, patio chairs, and sunsets to make your stay perfect.
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- Sunsets - you're watching this one from our patio
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- Incredible sunset - this picture was taken by a guest at the Sailfish Gulf Suite
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- The ocean from our patio. Our place is perfect for relaxation
Traveler Reviews (3)
Guest: Janne
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Date of Stay: 10/01/10
Review Submitted: 01/10/11
I was there last september, gotta tell ya all that it was the best vacation i´ve ever had ! I´m sooo going back as soon as i can ! The place is perfect for a family to relax and enjoy the ocean and the beach. As my daughter expressed it, it´s heaven on earth.. !
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Guest: Bev
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Date of Stay: 10/01/10
Review Submitted: 01/10/11
Just returned from a beautiful place in the sun...Sailfish Gulf Suites (now known as Sailfish Beach Resort). We had such a great time; the weather was gorgeous and so was the view from our suite. Thank you Jeanne for making us feel so welcome...like we had been there many times before. There is no doubt that we would like to come back next year around the same time. Hopefully we can bring some of the family with us next year. Take care until next Oct.
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