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Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

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A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a blue umbrella.
A swimming pool with a stone border, a covered patio area, and a staircase leading to a second level.
A white house with a covered porch, surrounded by various tropical plants and a clear blue sky.
A house with a white exterior, a covered porch, and a landscaped garden with various plants and a curved pathway.
A living room with a beige sofa, a blue coffee table, and a white entertainment unit with a flat-screen TV.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • On-site fitness center
  • Outdoor grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

2 Twin Bunk Beds

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Shared with king room and Bunk room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Consider Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar for a night out or Fish Hole Adventure Golf if you're traveling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

As of Nov 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island on Nov 14, 2026 start from $562, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island located?

This family-friendly Holmes Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Manatee Public Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spacious and we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location...1 block from the beach and 1 block off the busy main drag, away from the hustle and bustle just enough.Excellent pool and sunshine exposure!Home has a great layout for blended families.We will book this again on our next visit!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 4, 2026
Hi Christine, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Mermaid's Crossing. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay 1 block from the beach. Just a short walk, with a great pool area. We look forward to hosting you the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect multi-family house. Very liveable layout. The kitchen was well stocked for meal prep. Indoor and outdoor eating spaces for large groups. The pool and spa were clean and spacious. Easy walk to the beach with wagon equipped with chairs, umbrella, beach toys. Kayaks and bikes a great bonus!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Satisfied

Loved everything about the house! Very comfortable for our family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2023
Hi Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Mermaids Crossing. I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay

This house was perfect for our group. Plenty of space for 3 moms and 4 teens. The girls loved the pool and the beautiful beach is super close. We cooked most of our meals at the house and everything was very convenient. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2023
Hi Agnes, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, mermaid's Crossing. I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! It has just the right tools to take care of dinner, and that pool is amazing. We look forward to hosting you again the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring training

We have been coming to AMI since 2014 and this is the best place we have rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

Loved being on a 1 level! We could see where everyone was at all times!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2023
Hi Beth, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Mermaid's Crossing. I am so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! We agree, the one level is great, especially with little ones. We look forward to hosting you the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, amazing backyard

This property was great and held 8 of us easily. It had everything you would need and the backyard is great! My only complaint was I don't think the property was cleaned great before we checked in, and the grill was filthy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 9, 2024
Hi Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Mermaid's Crossing. We are thrilled to hear the home fit your family of 8 easily. We are so sorry to hear that you felt the home was not cleaned prior to your arrival. We strive to go above and beyond for each of our guests and hope we were given the opportunity to correct any issues upon your arrival. We do hope you choose to stay with us again the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful!

Our trip to AMI was absolutely wonderful! We traveled from Missouri for a family wedding and had people of all ages with us. The house was the perfect setup and the back yard/pool area was the best! The swim ledge was perfect for our 2 & 4 year old. We were so thankful for the included beach toys, wagon, cooler, and stroller! We would book this place again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 25, 2024
Hi Whitney, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Mermaid's Crossing. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay on Anna Maria Island. We hope you enjoyed the wedding as well! The pool ledge for the small children to swim on is always a bonus! The beach toys and wagon are also a plus, especially with the littles! We look forward to hosting you the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful vacation on AMI. The house is exactly as advertised. We had everything we needed and the beach was less than 5 minutes away. The pool is great and very private. Only issue we had were the tires on all but one bike were flat. But, we were able to rent bikes for the week from Beach Bums. We would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2023
Hi Thomas, Thank you for inquiring into our property, Mermaid's Crossing. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay! We will send maintenance to the property to ensure all the bikes are working properly. We look forward to hosting you the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved the house, location...

We had an amazing experience booking and working with Beach Retreats to book our house. They were amazing answering our questions and helping us get familiar with AMI. The house exceeded our expectations and the pool was just perfect. The location to the beach was a bonus as was all the beach toys, chairs, bikes for our use. We will be back! Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House!

This house was perfect for us. It was very nice and so close to the beach. We loved the pool, and rode the bikes every day. It was well equipped with plenty of towels and beach towels too. We thought it was a great place! I might make a suggestion that they supply more eating utensils. We ran out of forks daily. You might want to bring some plastic forks when you come. We would definitely stay at Mermaid Crossing again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2023
Hi Doreen! Thank you for reviewing us. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Looking forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

We absolutely loved out stay here! There was so much to do at the house for all age ranges! The kids loved the little area by the pool with the TV and hung out there a lot of evenings! It was mere steps from the beach which was awesome! Perfect space for 1-2 families with kids! Literally the only issue was having to go buy ice every 5 seconds because the only ice maker was the one in the fridge which didnt produce much! Overall we are obsessed with the house and everything it had to offer! ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2023
Hi Lauren, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Mermaid's Crossing! I am so happy to hear you enjoy your stay! We love the outdoor area at all of our properties! i am so sorry to hear about the ice maker. We look forward to hosting you the next time your travels bring you to the Anna Maria Island area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Incredible Home!

Our two families stayed in this gorgeous home Dec 26-Jan 2. It fit the 9 of us perfectly. The home looks exactly as pictured. It had everything we needed to cook meals for 4 teenage boys! We loved the backyard- pool and covered space were spectacular. Pool was cold the first day but a call into the pool guy and it warmed up the next day. Kids spent hours in the pool and at the beach. Beach is close and very clean. Could’ve easily stayed another week!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2023
Thanks so much for the great review. We are always thrilled to hear that our guests enjoyed their stay at one of our BEACH RETREATS. We would welcome you back any time!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

very nice!

we realized on our first full day that the hot water heater was not heating properly, and also there was a problem with the garage door. We contacted them the management company and they sent somebody over right away. Also the owner of the property contacted us and was very helpful and very kind. Sometimes things happen it’s nice to know people care and take care of them. We would definitely vacation with this company and this owner again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2023
Hi Lyn, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay at Mermaid's Crossing. Thank you so much for being understanding on items that can sometimes be out of our control. I am so glad we were able to get it taken care of for you. We look forward to hsoting you the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great amenities, almost perfect!

We had two families of 4 and the property was just about perfect for our needs. We really enjoyed the proximity to the beach and restaurants. Though we didn't use the hot tub (it was August), I could definitely see making good use of it in the cooler months. The only negatives I'd say are a few items in the house that were out of service. We found one of the main kitchen table chairs in the garage missing a leg, and one of the bedroom fans didn't work until my BIL did a bit of problem solving. Not huge deals, but probably things that should be addressed prior to guests arriving at the house. All in all, we'd definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2025
Hi Dan, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Mermaid's Crossing. The hot tub is definitely a plus in the cooler months! We have had the kitchen table chair and the fan addressed! We do hope to host you the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We had a group of 7. Ranging in age from 9 to 74. The house was nice but many things didn’t work (ie tvs) or were very dirty ( the ice dispenser and washing machine were incredibly moldy). Proximity to the beach was good and there were a few restaurants and shops within walking distance. This place is run by a company not a person which isn’t my favorite. The website was horrible. I logged in once and then could never get back in. The price was way too high. And they supply absolutely nothing for cleaning the home or toiletries. I think this is silly since we are responsible for helping to keep the home clean. Instructions were lacking for how to use the pool. We struggled to get the hot tub even warm and we have a pool so not being able to figure it was frustrating. I would not return to this home but it nice while we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 25, 2024
Hi Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to review Mermaid's Crossing. We are so sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. It is my understanding that the broken television was replaced during your stay. We were not informed of any other items that were an issue or we would have been happy to address those as well. Unfortunately, we do not have any control over the VRBO app, as they are a third party booking platform. There is an interactive screen inside the home that has information on different items inside the home, including how to work the pool/spa.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Family vacation

The location of this property was great. The beach is close by and the area was quiet. The home had plenty of space for us all and the decor was very nice. There was some cons to our trip. The WiFi password was listed differently in several places we contacted management and they were able to help us. Other things we came across with the property were the main fridge ice maker was broken along with the outside bar fridge had a door broken off the freezer. Apon arrival it did not seem to have been cleaned in the outside patio area. Landscaping appears to have not been taken care of in quite some time .During our stay there was not enough hot water for all of us to take hot showers. The washing machine appeared to have black mold on the door gasket and had a musty smell. The toaster only toasted lightly on one side. Some of the patio furniture was stained or breaking. During our stay someone came once to clean the pool, it was stated they would clean twice. We are not pool experts so not sure if this pool was a chlorine pool but we did not smell chlorine at all . By the end of our stay 4 out of 6 of us had very painful inner and outer ear infections to deal with which the doctor thought it could be from dirty pool water. There were a few rodents seen outside nad in property . The breaker to the master bathroom kept tripping also. The bunkrooms smoke alarm was missing from the ceiling. I did mention our issues at the end of our trip to management by email.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location and nice house but needs to be thoroughly cleaned.

The beach house was nice. The location is great! Just wasn’t thoroughly cleaned. There weren’t enough towels in the bathrooms. The washer and dryer looked like they hadn’t been used for a while and had a strong odor. Some of the furniture was old and starting to fall apart.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break

Perfect location near the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2023
Hi Vickie, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat. I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation home

We had an amazing experience from the time we arrived. I don’t have one back thing to say about this home. The backyard was perfect and the walk to the beach was super close. It was stocked with everything we needed and stores were close for extras. The inside was clean and decorated so nice. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

One of our favorite places
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2023
HI Dustin, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As stated, great!

Nice property with all amenities as stated on listing. Easy walk to the beach, 1.5 blocks (though 1 block is less than a typical city block). Outdoor living was great; covered patio with tv, 4 pool lounge chairs, warm outdoor shower, hot tub that was hot, private backyard, grills and outdoor table. Room to spread out and congregate. Ocean and pool toys, bikes and coolers were much appreciated. Plenty of plastic and glass dishes & glasses.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home with everything that you need!!!

All I can say is that we were super happy with this amazing home. It was perfect for our group of 8. Very specious, clean with everything that you may need. Kids loved the heated pool and used it for hours every day. Located just a short distance from the beach it was just what we were looking for. Will definitely come back again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Vacation

The house was amazing. More than we expected and will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
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