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Closer to the beach does not work: comfortable apartment at ground level on the beach.

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, white chairs, and a table.
A wooden deck with a swing, a covered seating area, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a dresser, and a TV on the wall.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a long sandy beach, clear blue waters, and a mix of residential buildings.
A dining area with a round table, wooden chairs, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Ilexhurst, a neighbourhood in Holmes Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Aluna Wellness Center & Spa - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Daquiri Deck Bradenton Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Closer to the beach does not work: comfortable apartment at ground level on the beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Closer to the beach does not work: comfortable apartment at ground level on the beach.?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Closer to the beach does not work: comfortable apartment at ground level on the beach. on 12 Dec 2026 start from £2,407, 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 at Closer to the beach does not work: comfortable apartment at ground level on the beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Closer to the beach does not work: comfortable apartment at ground level on the beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Closer to the beach does not work: comfortable apartment at ground level on the beach.?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Closer to the beach does not work: comfortable apartment at ground level on the beach. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ilexhurst holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Aluna Wellness Center & Spa are also within 15 minutes.

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. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and relaxing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful quiet location, we loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming, the place was exactly as described, beautiful and clean!! Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit was fresh, new & cozy! We enjoyed cooking on the charcoal grill, relaxing on the quaint front porch & being steps away from Holmes Beach. Perfect getaway location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location!

Wonderful apartment with a great location. The only reason for the 4 vs 5 stars is that the water (shower) never got above warm & the king bed was very loud.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location. Perfect beach access.

We really loved this property nice place to stay with excellent beach and entertainment. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little escape

Great property, quiet neighborhood, easy access to the beach. Will come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Everything was as stated in the description and pictures. This property has 4 units, two face the ocean and two face the street side “garden”. We stayed in unit #3 at the garden side, but it was just a few steps to the beach. We enjoyed the beach at the property but also took trips to Beam Point, as the water was clearer and calmer there. Would definitely come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ilexhurst

Amazing location!!! Right on the beach. Very clean. Very Comfortable bed. Loved it! We will be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anna Maria beach

Very nice place to stay, located on the beach, description of unit make it sound like the unit is on the beach but it consist of 4 units with unit 1 and 2 front to the beach and unit 3 and 4 face the street. Inside of units Has been updated and looks new. Super nice and I would go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN

This place was absolutely amazing!! We had the best time here and can't wait to stay again. The view is breathtaking! The house was equipped with everything we needed from beach towels to chairs. All things you need for the stayed is there.. This was the most peaceful place we have ever stayed. Can't wait to book again!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure Bliss

The property is exactly as described, steps from the beach, quiet neighborhood...The unit consists of four "apartments", two face the gulf, two face the very quiet courtyard. We were in a courtyard unit, just steps away from the beach. It's so perfect, we had people asking for information regarding the property! The kitchen has plenty of plates, glasses, cookware, very clean! We arrived after the rental company was closed, very easy check in process. We're definitely renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach lovers

This was our first time staying at this property. It was very clean, well stocked kitchen dishes, pots and pans. Very nice bathroom which was well ventilated for steam, nice linens. Perfect location to stores and restaurants. The T.V. Quit working but was quickly repaired in a day. The only negative was the couch- needs to be replaced. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not gulf view

For the price we paid, we expected a gulf view. It is a nice location, close to the water, but there is no view. The couch was very uncomfortable to sit on to watch tv. We had issues with the microwave touchpad and also the tv. The realty company is very nice and tried to help with issues but not completely solved.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2021
The desciption and the confirmation clearly states that this #3 is on the garden side of the property - sorry to hear you missed this part of the communication. I agree that SmartTV with Cable are sometime challenging to operate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay!

It was a perfect location right on the beach! The unit was equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

It was our dream vacation. Property is located at the perfect spot on the beach. We had a wonderful time. We are definitely coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Beach House!

We had a such a wonderful time! The beach was perfect, and the house accommodations were perfect! Thanks so much. We are coming back in May!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

We absolutely loved the view from this property! It was so nice to be just steps from the beach! We saw manatees and dolphins swim by almost everyday. We are planning on coming back ASAP
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location!!

This condo was incredible!! Great size, had everything we needed and was really clean. The bathroom has gone through a full remodel and is beautiful, but the very best part is the LOCATION. It is right on a quite beach area. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The place was perfect THE place for a pleasant vacation

Every thing un the place was vert clean we called for assistance and the manager and Aldo the owner both were very Quick to respond to the situation . It was pour first stay with VRBO at Anna-Maria Island and I would warmly recomand to stay at Four Brach Lovers you Will not regret it Thanks agaim
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hi Pierre Thank you for staining with us. Hope you return save on your long way north. Come back any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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