Bamboo Cottage on the Beach- Pristine Tropical Paradise!
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Year Purchased: 1983
About: Hi! Our family has owned this property since 1971. My grandparents built it as their retirement home, and now it belongs to us. My mom, Gladys, is on the left in this photo, and that's me, Alice, on the right. Mom passed away in 2014, but her spirit of hospitality continues. I live up in Tampa, and visit the beach every weekend with my husband and family.
Why Holmes Beach, FL, USA:
Our family chose to purchase the Cottage because there was no way we could resist! The property is huge, and has the most magnificent view of the beach, especially at sunset, and of course, we loved the neighbors (my grandparents). We live in Tampa, but visit the Island every weekend, and it is a quick trip, about an hour. The Island has an unspoiled small-town charm--like Mayberry but with sand and sun! No matter how short your stay on the Island, it will refresh your spirit.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
Our cottage offers simple peace and quiet, with sunny or shady spots on the patio facing the beach. The patios are nestled in a native Florida meadow, complete with blanket flowers, railroad vine, and sea oats-- it's a trip to the past, when life was much simpler. When families visit, the patio area is a favorite of the older crowd, since it is shielded from the wind and sun, and it has a horseshoe court.
The screened porch is a great place for morning coffee and the newspaper, afternoon snacks, or evening refreshments.
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Photos
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Our duplex cottage-- VRBO 77482 is on the left, VRBO 327896 is on the right.
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The beach in front of our cottage.
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Yes, the WIFI works on the porch--you can work if you must!
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Living /dining area- sleeper sofa to the right.
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Living/dining room. The recliner is perfect for watching TV or napping.
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Fully equipped kitchen.
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Bedroom with ample lighting over the bed to read at night.
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Still room on the clothesline for your suit and towel!
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The Cottage seen from the patio and beach. VRBO 77482 on right, VRBO 327986 left
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Shower
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Turtle nest waiting to hatch. If you are lucky, you can see it happen.
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Beach morning glory- they will open in the morning, close at night
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One of our five gulf-front patios-- perfect for relaxing with a snack.
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View of the patio area from the shared screened porch.
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LIving/dining area-- view to the beach thru screened porch .
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View towards kitchen/dining area from french doors.
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Historic pine interior-- open the windows, turn on the fan, and relax.
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Spacious bedroom with king size bed. Open the windows, hear the surf.
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One of our beautiful sunsets, seen from the patio--a new show every night!
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Five patios on our spacious gulf-front-- sun, shade, and plenty of room!
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Bathroom-- shower is to the right out of the photo
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Great shelling! You may have to enlarge this photo - perfect miniature shells
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A perfect spring morning on the beach in front of the cottage
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Here's the door to the shared screen porch. VRBO 77482 & VRBO 327896
VRBO #77482
This listing was first published here in 2006.
Date last modified - Sunday, September 18, 2016
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