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PRIVATE HEATED POOL! 150 Steps to Beach! No property management fees!

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Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Completely privated heated pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Gallery West
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PRIVATE HEATED POOL! 150 Steps to Beach! No property management fees!

Gulf Breeze is a cozy Key West style coastal cottage ideally located 150 steps to the beautiful white sand beach. The property is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage with a very comfortable king bed that is ideal for island getaways. One of just a few one bedroom villas on the island with completely private heated pool. The pool is heated to 85 degrees weather permitting. Come home from the beach and unwind by the pool surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. Enjoy dining alfresco on the private patio. Relax with a lovely glass of wine, read a book or simply enjoy listening to the waves on the patio swing. The free Island trolley stop is directly across the street that will take you from one end of the island to the other. The ever popular Monkey Bus provides free "trips for tips" and offer door to door service. Our villa is located in the middle and most desirable, residential areas on the quieter north end of Anna Maria Island. Our beach house is surrounded by beautiful custom homes steps to the beautiful beach. Close to restaurants and shopping.
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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 Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Island Gallery West - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was absolutely wonderful! The house was decorated beautifully and updated and modern. It was immaculate.We rode the bikes and swam in the private pool almost daily. The beach was steps away from the property. Jeannine, our host, was so friendly and helpful! I have been recommending this spot to all my friends and family. We had a blast!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The listing was completely as advertised which was great because we had high expectations. The pool is very nice and the proximity to the beach is awesome. Host was very responsive and gave great suggestions for places to eat. We will be back! Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing.. very helpful and very accommodating. The house was clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony & Taelyr C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Just a short walk to the beach. Pool was awesome. Perfect place for a couple. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was an awesome week. The cottage was cute, clean and extremely comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bed was very comfortable but I think a queen size in that room would help free up a little space.Outdoor shower area could use some sort of drainage system. All in all a fantastic place! Will be coming back.A
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Great location

The property is great for a couple. Very short walk to beach. Owner is very easy to work with. She was great!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy full size couch, great cooking kitchen, comfy bed , washer and dryer , private pool. Truly 175 steps to beach. Less than that to get on the trolley which takes you to other beaches
Private pool, lounge chairs, beach chairs and umbrella for the beach . Bikes, cooler.
Lovely lanai
Full kitchen stove fridge dishwasher fridge cookware
Truly special sunsets
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was fantastic. Very welcoming and friendly. We very much enjoyed our interactions. The villa is decorated so comfortably and beautifully. Loved the Pier tiles above the stove. The pool in back is just perfect after a day at the beach or honestly at any time. Completely private! The walk to the beach is 2 minutes tops. We had a wonderful time and wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Great little bungalow

Perfect for a couple and so close to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Great location

Had a great time in this cute cottage. Only a minute walk to the beach. Love the pool as well
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

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

Relaxation on Anna Maria Island

Excellent property close to the beach but with its own private oasis and heated piil
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

Wonderful and great location!

Everything was perfect! The pool was heated , property clean and kitchen well stocked with the utensils we needed, Host was very responsive when we asked for recommendations around the area. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty T.

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

Our stay

It is a great place to stay. The host is GREAT!!! House is very cute!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Great place to stay

Cottage was as described, clean, cozy, walking distance to the beach and having the private pool to relax after a day at the beach was AWESOME. Will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha F.

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

30th Anniversary

We enjoyed everything about our vacation. The place was spotless, location was great. The backyard pool was our favorite. We will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seamless checkin. Literally steps from sparkling Gulf and beach. Full kitchen equipped with everything. “Old Florida” feeling. Pool so fun for two. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha C.

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

We will be back!

From the time we booked until we checked out, our stay was perfect. The location is unbeatable, the bed is amazing, the couch is so comfortable and the kitchen is stocked! The very private pool was a great place to hang out in the evenings and enjoy the summer breeze. A
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard M.

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

Perfect getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The beach is very close by and beautiful to walk. Loved coming home and taking a dip in the private heated pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Relaxing Paradise Villa

Can’t say enough about this place. Loved everything about it! Just as advertised. Super cute, clean, great location, and enjoyed communications with the host! Highly recommend this one! Home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy E.

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

Close to beach

We enjoyed the private pool. The property manager was extremely nice and helpful. We were a very short walk to the beach! It is small but comfortable. We had a very nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Gulf Breeze Villa

A delightful cottage inside and out. A perfect fit with everything we needed. Great location and close to the beach. Enjoyed our daily bike rides and dips in the pool. Jeannine was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

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

So relaxing 😎

We had a truly wonderful stay! We LOVED the backyard and pool so much! A private oasis 😎 Steps to the beach was awesome! We will be back and will share this lovely place with our friends 😊 Highly recommend for a wonder getaway!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
We are so happy that you enjoyed our beautiful Island 🏝 and villa. Hope to see you again. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Perfect location

Enjoyed our stay, the location was great! Close to trolley stop and beach access. Unfortunately the weather was poor the entire week so didn’t get to enjoy the beach or pool. The host was very nice and was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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