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Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61682 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach!

Address of Manatee Watch: 205 N Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
beautifulannamaria@yahoo.com

MANATEE WATCH - A marvelous waterfront 3 bedroom/ 2 bath home just a short walk away from an astonishing white sand beach. Heated pool, hot tub and a spacious dock with beautiful views of the canal. Many months each year you can watch Manatees playing around in the water. A covered patio by the pool area offers a relaxing time in this lovely home. Rent kayaks or paddle boards and explore the surrounding area. The water canal leads fast access to great fishing trips in the Tampa Bay Area and the Gulf of Mexico.

VRC16-000387

Accommodates up to 6 people
Minimum stay required: 1 week
Maximum parking: 4

Please note: "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."

Manatee Watch has a smart doorbell.

Rentals are available for a maximum of 14 days. We typically schedule our rentals to start and end on Saturdays. However, there are occasions throughout the year when we may accept bookings on other days. If your reservation dates are not flexible and do not align with our Saturday to Saturday requirement, please send us an inquiry.

Please note: A rental agreement, that is required to be signed, will be emailed to you at the time of booking and needs to be completed within 24 hours of your booking request.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A rental agreement will be emailed to you at the time of booking and is required to be completed and signed within 24 hours of your booking request.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smoqehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach!?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach! on Apr 18, 2026 start from $673, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach Beaches, and Manatee Public Beach. West Coast Surf Shop and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 102 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelli f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is excellent- very responsive to any questions or needs. The house is set up very comfortable with anything you could need there. It is a great location. Was a great week on the island- even though the weather wasn’t the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Olaf was an outstanding host, welcoming us to his home and being responsive to our requests.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Olaf was a really great host. He met us at the property when we checked in and showed us everything. His communication was excellent. We absolutely loved the property. This was our 3rd trip to Holmes Beach and this was our favorite location. Everything is on the same level and perfect for our family of 3. We spent many days on the deck, pool, and spa. We were lucky to have manatees the first two days. When it got cold, we still used the pool and spa which were warm. The location is an easy walk to Skinny's, the beach, and the beach cafe down the street. We had a golf cart rented and it fit perfectly with our rental car in the garage. The property is so clean, well furnished, comfy beds and couch - we didn't want to leave! Will definitely try to stay here again the future - just a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

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

Great Place

We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We can't recommend this home enough. By far the cleanest and best stocked rental we have ever stayed in , and we stay in a lot. Extremely inpressed by every aspect of this home. Perfect location, close to everything, across the street from beach access and walking distance to all you can eat pancakes. We miss our manatee friends already, and will definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

Wonderful!

Great location, amenities, manatees in canal. Owners were very responsive.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriann H.

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

Loved manatee watch

We had a wonderful stay at manatee watch. Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful. House was perfect and we enjoyed our time at the pool/deck. Would recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Wonderful vacation!

Property was very clean, comfortable, and in a great location! We enjoyed having coffee by the canal every morning and even got to see manatees a couple of times! Great communication with owner as well - would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Absolute paradise

Beautiful views from the property, resident manatees, and very clean home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

December 2024 Stay

We had a wonderful week on Anna Maria Island. The Manatee Watch house is in perfect condition. We have stayed there three times and highly recommend staying at this property. As always, Olaf and Marrissa were attentive and perfect hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Amazing location, fantastic house

We had a wonderful holiday at Manatee Watch. The house and pool area exceeded our expectations - even better than the photos. Marissa and Olaf were responsive to any messages and Marissa met us on arrival which was lovely. Very short walk to the beach and close to Publix/Restaurants. And as for the manatees? They came to play for hours every day just in front of the dock - what a privilege to watch them. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina L.

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

Great Location and Very Clean

This home was very nice and the location was perfect for beach access! We saw manatees everyday. The host was extremely responsive and attentive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

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

Best First visit to AMI

Our stay was amazing! First day of arrival we let them know we were early. They were nice enough to let us check in a few hours earlier. Then when she met at the home, she went over all the details which was very helpful as I have a small kid and I was a little worried about the swimming pool and canal she made me feel so comfortable with all the safely features . The house was exactly as pictured very clean and it had everything we needed for our perfect vacation. We’ve already planned on coming back again next year thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful home. Not to mention waking up and seeing manatees every morning was such a delight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Perfect location

The home is beachy cute & clean. Great location on a canal & only 1 long block to the beach. Property managers are so nice & respond very quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan A.

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

Manatee

.beautiful property.excellent owners. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Perfect location, great house

This home suited us to a tee. Right on a canal and a short walk to the beach. The house is very clean and well equipped, even beach chairs, pool floats and sand chairs. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

Great location Clean Fun area

Great house Comfortable and very clean Pool deck, canal for fishing and a 2 minute walk across the street to the Gulf The kitchen is well equipped but get out and visit the many restaurants close by The house was not too swanky it’s nice but didn’t have to worry about kids too much Relaxed! Olaf our host could not have been more accommodating Highly recommend this spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic week!

The house was wonderful and just as described and as it looks in the photos. Perfect location. We loved the pool and hot tub. We saw manatees in the canal daily. Couldn’t have asked for a better vacation. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect little paradise

We had a wonderful stay and the house was possible the best rental we have ever stayed in. From waking up to watch the manatee’s swimming in the cove out back, to a nice morning stroll on the beach, the location offered everything you could need and want. Take a hot tub, swim in the pool then hit the beach, rinse and repeat. Add in a few meals at some of the great local spots and that pretty much sums up the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darla c.

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

Second visit just as wonderful as first!

This is a special place. We have stayed here twice. Perfect home in the best location. Manatee sightings, easy walk to the beach, and comfortable home with everything you need. We rented kayaks both times we came and used them everyday. We even saw dolphins in the bay while kayaking. The owners, Olaf and Marissa are kind and welcoming. Will gladly return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie E.

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

Excellent Property

This house was perfect. The location is great. We enjoyed the heated pool and spa. It was really nice to sit in the spa on chilly nights. The 2 minute walk to the beach was so easy especially with all of the equipment that comes with house - chairs, beach cart, umbrella, cooler, beach toys, etc. Thank you Olaf and Marissa for such a lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sera D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Manatee Watch could not possibly have been better.From the very beginning - at booking - Marissa and Olaf were friendly and accomodating. That continued throughout our stay.The home exceeded our expectations in all areas - cleanliness, comfort, space, and function. It was absolutely perfect for us.The appliances, laundry, and amenities are all modern and in excellent working order. The house is stocked with bare essentials on arrival.The manatees were a true gift. All morning and afternoon every day there were 8-10 manatees swimming and playing in the canal. They were so fun to watch.The back patio and pool area was amazing. The pool was the perfect, refreshing escape from the heat at the beach and the outdoor dining area with ceiling fans was wonderful for dinner.I cannot say enough good things about the property. We cannot wait to come back.
Another manatee.
Another manatee (I'm a little obsessed.)
View from the back balcony/deck area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Delightful and Great Location!

We loved staying at Manatee Watch! We brought our 4 teenage boys and they loved the location to the sea, the trolley, their favorite breakfast spot and the pool and hot tub too. They fished on the dock and the pier too! The daily manatee sightings were an added bonus and such fun! The house was very clean and had a nice kitchen we cooked in a few times. Thank you to Olaf and Marissa :) Kindly, The Domingues/Kearstan Family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

Wonderful Property

We recently stayed at Manatee Watch for a week (2 Adults and 4 kids ages 17,16,13 and 10). This property was perfect for our family. It was clean, had all the amenities and was very comfortable. The pool and hot tub were wonderful and where we spent most of our time. It was a very short walk to the beach as well as to shops and a few restaurants. A short drive and you could easily get to everywhere on the island. Our host, Marissa, met us when we arrived and was extremely nice and welcoming. We hope to visit sometime again. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

You can believe the hype...

This is a rare instance when you can believe the hype or marketing / home listing. The name says Manatee Watch and watch we did - we saw manatees every day (families of them playing only feet away). The pool area is beautiful and very relaxing - the shaded area and abundance of chairs helps. The home clean and very well maintained. I've never seen a rental stocked with so much in a kitchen - he had everything one could need. The location is excellent - close to the beach access, quiet, easy to get to and from and close to the shuttle. Overall, this is an excellent rental - kudos to Olaf.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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