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Twin Palms: Big House Close to Beach, Heated Lagoon Pool, Infant/Pet friendly

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A swimming pool with a stone edge, surrounded by tropical plants and a wooden fence.
A single-story house with a paved driveway, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a bookshelf.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden bench, pendant lighting, and a view into the dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Players
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Captain's Room

1 King Bed

Hemingway

1 King Bed

Lido Room

2 Single Beds

Shell Bedroom

1 King Bed

Waterfall Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks 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 travelling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Island Players - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Twin Palms: Big House Close to Beach, Heated Lagoon Pool, Infant/Pet friendly have a pool?

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

Is Twin Palms: Big House Close to Beach, Heated Lagoon Pool, Infant/Pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Twin Palms: Big House Close to Beach, Heated Lagoon Pool, Infant/Pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Twin Palms: Big House Close to Beach, Heated Lagoon Pool, Infant/Pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Twin Palms: Big House Close to Beach, Heated Lagoon Pool, Infant/Pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Twin Palms: Big House Close to Beach, Heated Lagoon Pool, Infant/Pet friendly located?

This family-friendly Holmes Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach, Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players. Bean Point Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Perfect stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation 2024

House was wonderful and the host were incredible - very helpful and caring. I would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

We love love loved this stay! The house was perfect for our extended family and location was ideal to get to all the attractions and the beach. The hosts were super responsive and very helpful. Would absolutely come back to this location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven

Close to the beach, restaurants and the pickle ball courts Owner was on spot if we needed anything and she stated in contact We loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2023
Thank you for being such wonderful guests, Steve! We'd be delighted to host you and your lovely family again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best VRBO we have stayed at!

We had a wonderful week at this property. Exceptionally well stocked, comfortable, and in a great location. The owners were easy to communicate with. Everything was as described. Will definitely stay here again. Thanks Mike and Kathleen for a great week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2023
Thank you, Elina, for being an exceptional guests and taking such great care of our home. You are always welcome back. :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

The property was nice. It adequately accomodated our group of 9. We enjoyed the pool very much.

Loved the well appointed kitchen! The dinningroom was cramped for our party of 9. Wish the pool deck had a bit more room.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Hi Laurie, Thanks to you and your adult children for being such nice guests. When we remodeled the kitchen in 2018, we added a large second island which made the dining room a bit smaller but added a lot more "hang out" area, which fits the way many people use the house. I'm considering taking out the hutch to make a bit more elbow room around the table. The deck area was designed with three seating areas to let people spread out, but we'll look at adding another table and chairs on the deck so large groups can sit side by side.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A real gem in great location!

Can't recommend this house enough. As another reviewer said, it has a great "feel" about it. The location is terrific as it is very close to the beach and on the trolley line yet still in a quiet neighborhood. The pool was amazing and warm! The layout of the house is such that you can have a large group of people but you're not on top of each other, even around the pool. We were sharing the house with my sister and her family and we each had one side of the house so it felt private. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen, the linen closet packed with dozens of towels and the comfortable beds. The amenties for children was so very helpful, including the full-size high chair, the toddler cot and the box of toys! Kathleen and Mike have created a beautiful yet relaxed home, and she was very quick to respond to any request. Irene even brought over some fresh herbs from her yard. We have rented other homes on Anna Maria Island and this was by far our best experience and we will definitely be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for the lovely review, and we look forward to your return visit this summer -- with th new baby!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything You Need and More!

This home is ideal for two families to share. The layout provides for separation of kids & adults or for a family on either side. There are so many good things to say about this property… the owners have thought of literally everything! There are plenty of items like beach towels, sand chairs, books, etc! The house has a decidedly old Florida vibe, which we loved. You can absolutely feel the family history and love from all of the photos and keepsakes throughout the home. If you want to prepare food at home, this property is ideal. Unlike most of even the nicest vacation rentals, this home had all of the small appliances, utensils, pots, and pans you could possibly need! There are also air purifiers throughout. We were a party of 7 and never once ran out of hot water. When we arrived, there was a welcome bowl full of snacks, a bottle of wine and fresh flowers. Most importantly, we had a minor issue to which Kathleen & Mike responded very quickly! We have stayed in many homes on the island and have never had hosts so thoughtful!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house for a friends and family getaway!

We loved our stay in this fantastic home, which was perfect for our family of 6 (three adult couples) and also big enough to have some local friends come for the day as well. The lovely and super responsive owners Mike & Kat have thought of everything you could need in the kitchen, for the beach and by the pool. They also provide so much helpful info about the house and the area that it was easy to figure out how things worked and what to do in town. There were also so many helpful features in the house that we loved such as keyless entry, automated lights and pool heating, several streaming channels on the TV, comfy couches with cool reclining features and also many homey touches such as books, games and a well stocked entertainment center. The three main bedrooms with king beds were all large and comfortable so that no one felt they got the short stick in choosing a room. And you can really tell that Kat is a food writer when you step in the kitchen, they really have everything you could need - good pots and pans, sharp knives, instant pot and air fryer, lots of serving ware for a nice dinner in. I could go on, but it was such a breeze feeding our crew when we didn't feel like going out. We loved our stay and hope we can make a return visit soon, can't say enough good things about the house and hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at this VRBO in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island was absolutely perfect! The home was exactly as described and was incredibly infant- and kid-friendly, just as Kathleen had promised. There was plenty of space for our family to spread out, and every bed was exceptionally comfortable.Kathleen was outstanding from the moment we started planning our trip until the day we checked out. Her communication was prompt, detailed, and thoughtful, making everything so easy. She anticipated questions before we even had them and provided all the information we needed to make our vacation completely stress-free.She deserves far more than a 5-star rating! She truly made our stay comfortable, cozy, relaxing, and effortless. We made wonderful family memories here and would absolutely stay again. Thank you, Kathleen, for being such an amazing host!Vickie L
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike and Kathleen were great. From the book you get about the house and the island, to the attentiveness to anything needed while you’re there, it’s a 5 star experience. No notes, would do again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for family vacation

Great info about the house and area provided by very friendly and responsive owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oct 2022

Wonderful property but the weather got cool for Florida midweek.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home

We enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable and homey. Kathleen was so helpful and accommodating. Very nice week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent choice

Clean and very organized. Great communication on every aspect
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beachy cottage

Our extended family loved this cute little cottage! The secluded pool was wonderful. The kitchen had everything we could ever need for making meals. The guys especially loved the seating in the living room--perfect for watching movies when it was raining outside. The walk to the beach was a couple blocks, but an easy one.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Trip

The owners have equipped this house with everything we needed for an infant and toddler and also the adults. The house was very clean and had so many extras (some from the owners and some from prior visitors). The kitchen alone is set up to make a full family dinner, including making a birthday cake for my grandson who turned 1 while on our trip. The house is extremely organized with labels on everything. We appreciated this so we could find things much easier and put things away in the right spot. The pool is small but perfect for us. We had sun in the pool in the morning and shaded in the afternoon which we appreciated for various reasons. Communication with the owner was superior. They responded very quickly to questions and requests. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need for a relaxing vacation.

Seven ladies shared this large home in a quiet residential area of Anna Maria Island. We had plenty of room to spread out and not get in each other's way. Photos and property descriptions, provided by the owner, are accurate. In addition, the owner is very responsive, answering questions quickly and in detail. We especially enjoyed the lovely private pool and a 5-10 minute walk to the beach. We are already planning our next trip to AMI and wouldn't hesitate to book “Twin Palms” again. The WI Winettes
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house; warm pool; fantastic host.

The house was great and cir our group of 8 perfectly, but the host is the real reason to stay here. She thought of everything, including all the essentials you don’t want to have to bring along. I love to cook, so took full advantage of her stocked kitchen. We would stay again and recommend this house wholeheartedly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you so much, Alex. We so appreciate the care you took of our home and would welcome you anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely AMAZING stay!!

I will definitely be a repeat customer. The property had everything we needed and then some. They thought of everything to make their house your home for your stay. It was all beautiful, clean, tropical, convenient and comfortable. Not only was the house perfect for our family but the location was perfect for our family. We rented a golf cart for our vacation and I believe that was a game changer but with or without that, you will enjoy your vacation at their home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for babies/toddlers

We had a great week at the beach with two infants and a 2yr old. There was enough space for our two families to spread out and have our own areas. Kathleen had everything you could need for kids which was wonderful. The pool was kept warm for when the breeze was a little cool to be swimming. Easy walk to the beach and plenty of beach toys/chairs to take along. We cooked several meals and had plenty of dishes and cookware. Both Kathleen and Mike were great at responding to our questions and made our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Natalie, Thank you so much for your lovely review. Your group was an absolute pleasure to host. We know how much work it is to travel with little ones, so we try to supply whatever we can to make the trip that much easier. We are so glad you appreciated these details. We would love to host you again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This experience was excellent. The house is well situated by the beach.

This house is very comfortable for a large family and/or friends vacation. The house is just like the pictures. The house has everything you need for comfort and relaxation. I totally recommend this location. In fact, I would like to go back maybe next year. We had a great time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Victor, Let me again say what a pleasure it was to host you and your family. We so appreciate the care you took of our home. We would be delighted to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

We had an amazing time at this house. They have lots of amenities and extras just waiting for you! We were thrilled to be able to bring our dog with us as well! They had an amazing packet of information for us, tons of ideas for what to do, where to eat, shop, and extra special ideas for our dog! Very nice. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Super vacation for 2 families

Hi, We were to families, 4 adults and 5 kids, living in the house for one week. The house was perfect. We loved the pool and the short trip to the beach. We had a fantastic stay there, and would recommend it to our friends, and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for the lovely review, Håvard. We are so glad that you enjoyed our home. You were the perfect guests, and we hope that you will visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect getaway!

We had a wonderful time at Twin Palms..perfect size for our family trip. Loved how quiet and private it was. The owners were very available to troubleshoot our internet/cable problems, which was fixed quickly and then unfixed by our 7 year old unplugging the modem! Kathleen & Mike stayed on it till it was all figured out. The house was clean, beautiful kitchen, cozy bedrooms and was very well stocked with all necessities to get started. We enjoyed the pool and the walk to the beach was not bad. The area is so beautiful!! Just wish we could have stayed longer! Loved all the area information supplied by the owners, we used a lot of their tips.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
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