Vintage Island Cottage on the Beach- Sunset Views - Bamboo Apts. C1 - Holmes Beach

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Holmes Beach, FL

West Coast Surf Shop2 min walk
Manatee Public Beach4 min walk
Cortez Beach5 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Vintage Island Cottage on the Beach- Sunset Views - Bamboo Apts. C1

Our five unit property was featured in the January/February 2020 issue of Southern Living, and we are honored and thrilled!

Welcome to our Cottage! If you are looking for a simple, quiet, stress-free place to enjoy the beach, this is it. It's not a fancy condo-- no long hallways, distant parking, elevators, or crowds-- and there are no streets to cross to reach the beach--just a sandy walk through the dunes. The Cottage is a duplex, and this listing is for the larger side. VRBO #327896 will show you the smaller side. The two sides share a screened porch facing the beach.

The cottage was constructed in 1916 or so, as a caretaker's home for a larger house which is now gone. It has been carefully maintained and updated, but has retained the charm of a bygone era.

The interior walls are heart pine, and so are the floors, refinished by hand. Furnishings have been chosen for comfort-- a rattan recliner and matching sleeper sofa in the living room, dining table with leaf (in case you would like to have a guest or two for supper), and king size bed in the bedroom.

The cottage is shaded by ancient Australian pine trees and has a comfortable shared screened porch for a front-row view of the sunsets and stars. With the windows open at night, you can hear the surf!

Walk directly out the screen porch door, and down to the beach--no streets to cross. Or, sit out on the patio and enjoy your coffee and newspaper, or cocktails. Our guests tell us that the best part of the patio area, (besides the view) is it's size-- plenty of room for spreading out.

We are located a block away from the Cafe on the Beach, convenient for all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts, quick lunches, and relaxing dinners. The beach-front playground is a block and a half away. Take the free trolley and see the rest of the island.

The other side of this duplex, which is a little smaller, VRBO 327896 is also available. See our other units available on the same property, VRBO 82848, 1473396, and 738184.

Keywords: Cottage/Duplex

Property manager

Alice Torres Sutton

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

ALLOWED

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guest must execute full rental agreement prior to Owner's final acceptance of reservation.

No refunds.

No smoking, pets, parties, day guests.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number TAP100694

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

West Coast Surf Shop - 2 min walk
Manatee Public Beach - 4 min walk
Cortez Beach - 5 min drive
Coquina Beach - 8 min drive
Anna Maria Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 4 min walk
Wicked Cantina - 4 min drive
The Ugly Grouper - 2 min drive
Hurricane Hanks - 17 min walk
Skinny's Place - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Island Cottage on the Beach- Sunset Views - Bamboo Apts. C1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Island Cottage on the Beach- Sunset Views - Bamboo Apts. C1?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Island Cottage on the Beach- Sunset Views - Bamboo Apts. C1?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Island Cottage on the Beach- Sunset Views - Bamboo Apts. C1 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach cottage is just steps away from Bradenton Beach and Manatee Public Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 5 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bill K., Piereton, IN

30 Jan 2024

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

Just what we wanted

This was a perfect location for us......see the ocean, walk to the beach, and enjoy ourselves. The gift basket was a special treat.....we will be back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall T.

29 Jan 2024

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

Bamboo

I was Ok

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

carole k., Needham, MA

22 Jan 2024

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

Perfect Cottage

Amazing location with easy access to beach. Friendly and welcoming host. Very clean, neat with an old Florida style. Great experience- we hope to be back.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber C., Gaines Genesee County

23 Dec 2023

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

Perfect location!

Alice is a complete gem!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

31 Aug 2023

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

40th Wedding Anniversary celebration

My wife and I really enjoyed staying in Cottage 1, we loved the proximity to the beach and Alice is an attentive and caring host. We would love to stay here again on our next visit!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alice Torres Sutton

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 they chose this property

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.

What makes this property unique

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.