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Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Gallery West
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1.5 blocks to Beach. Quiet & Convenient Old Florida Charm.

Adorable cottage-style duplex only 1.5 blocks to beautiful Gulf of Mexico beach in Holmes Beach.
3min. walk to beach, 5min. walk to several restaurants, bars, shops, live music, ice cream, cafes, library, liquor store, laundry, & more! (Or take the convenient --free! -- island trolley.)
-CONVENIENT- PEACEFUL - PRIVATE-
Full Living room, dining area, separate bedroom with Queen bed, kitchen, bathroom with tub/shower. A/C, Wi-Fi, streaming cable TV, DVD player, grille, deck, off-street parking.
Well-appointed for a relaxing home-away-from-home vacation, or base for your FLorida day trip adventures.
No smoking. No children. No Pets. No group events.
EXCELLENT LOCATION!!!
(Week stay minimum per City rule.)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Turn OFF A/C.
Leave Ceiling FANs ON
Auto-Lock Door behind you when Exit.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
single-ply, septic-safe toilet tissue ONLY. (provided)
3rd person must be specified at booking or prior to check-in. Additional cost of $25 per night for 3rd person paid prior to check-in. No children.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number VRC22-000245

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 cottage is near a water park and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Island Gallery West - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1.5 blocks to Beach. Quiet & Convenient Old Florida Charm. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1.5 blocks to Beach. Quiet & Convenient Old Florida Charm.?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1.5 blocks to Beach. Quiet & Convenient Old Florida Charm. on Apr 14, 2026 start from $155, 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 1.5 blocks to Beach. Quiet & Convenient Old Florida Charm.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1.5 blocks to Beach. Quiet & Convenient Old Florida Charm.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1.5 blocks to Beach. Quiet & Convenient Old Florida Charm. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 1 mi (2 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. 101 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 120 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week at the beach. Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delores P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host Loren was very helpful. The place was very clean and just right space for 2 people. Great location, accessible to beach.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week at the beach!! House is very clean and quiet!! Love it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Nice place to stay

If you’re looking for a place to stay and don’t want to pay a lot of money this place is all you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Beach house

Very clean and close to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W.

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

Anna Maria cottage

We enjoyed our stay! Great neighborhood: close to the beach, restaurants, shops, and bars. The cottage was clean and Loren was attentive without being intrusive - she was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Beach vacay

Had a wonderful beach vacation😊. Property was very clean and the location is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary ann m.

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

Relaxing experience

We enjoyed our visit and would recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Great stay

Very comfortable! Quiet, everything you need for your stay. Had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy E.

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

excellent location, cozy home

Our stay was highlighted by the easy walking distance to the beach for nightly sunsets. The apartment was neat, clean, and cozy with all the amenities needed to have a comfortable stay. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Gulf shore getaway

Perfect location for a couples getaway to the beach. Everything that you need in a cozy cottage. Walk / drive to restaurants in minutes. Very attentive owner
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Return visit

Nice place close to beach,quiet neighborhood close to bars and food. Been here before reasonably priced would recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tammy a.

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

Great location!

The location can't be beat, unless you are acutally beachfront! Away from the Bradenton beach chaos, but still close to several restaurants and clubs. The duplex is dated but comfortable and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia T.

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

Great location

I just returned from staying here. The rental was perfect for me. It was clean, centrally located on the island and within walking distance to the beach. The owner was very kind and easy to work with regarding check-in and check-out. I would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittney D.

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

The cottage was perfect for ourparadise vacation!

The cottage was very cleanly and beautiful! Very close to the beach! Loren, the owner, was very respectful of our privacy as well! We really enjoyed our stay and wouldnt hesitate to stay here again! Highly recommend booking this cottage for the great price she offers it for!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff r.

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

Getaway

This is a nice old Florida feeling property. With many different plants and pretty flowers all around. It is in a quiet neighborhood. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Beach time

Excellent
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

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

Slice of paradise!!

My husband and I stayed for a week and it was absolutely perfect!! Beautiful little cottage, prime location, had everything you could need for those hot beach days, coolers, towels, chairs etc. Nicely decorated, comfy and cozy space. Our host was awesome, extremely accommodating and very easy to connect with. Thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Location just about perfect

Unless you are oceanfront, this duplex's spot couldn't be better. Quiet little street, easy to walk to beach and a few nice restaurants. Place has an "old Florida" feel- nothing fancy but still fine. If you want high end luxury and gourmet appliances, look elsewhere. But if you want the perfect location without breaking the bank, this is it. Owner was charming and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty L.

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

Great Location!

This unit has a great location in Homes Beach. Walk to the beach, many restaurants, and bars. Publix is just 1 mi away. Trolley stops are nearby. The unit presents as advertised. Will stay again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

raymond t.

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

Perfect

Three minutes to the beach, free trolly and restaurants. Lovely accomodation, clean and perfectly kitted out with everything you may need. Would definitely return !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al F.

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

Our Florida vacation

We were so excited to comeback to Annamaria Island 🌴 and staying again at beach cottage we rented 2 years a go. Miss Loren again was there for anything we needed or question. The location it’s perfect and quiet you can walk to the beach right across the street or drive down a mile to Holmes Beach 🏝 our favorite!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven c.

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

Close to beach

This our second time staying at this cottage and once again a very nice stay. A very nice and quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed sitting outside and relaxing. The beach, just a few steps away and the trolley stop is around the corner. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and Loren is a great hostess. We hope we can stay here again down the road.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia T.

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

Wonderful stay at this property, again

This was my 2nd time in this rental. Loren was a wonderful host. The island is still recovering from back-to-back hurricanes, but everything is bouncing back beautifully. The property still shows some signs of damage, but it was outside (fence is partially down), but that didnt interfere with my trip at all. Will definitely rent here again!!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl S.

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

Great little place!!!

Second time visiting AMI, first time staying here. Loren is very friendly and is quick to respond to any questions you may have! This place was very clean and charming. Has everything you need for your stay. It has been decorated nicely giving the coastal vibe. It is very close to the beach and within walking distance to many restaurants. I highly recommended eating at the Feast, food is good and staff are wonderful!! I would definitely stay here again. Thank you Loren for making our stay nice and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

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