2 minute walk to the beach! Off the main road in a quiet and tropical setting

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61350 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pool

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Holmes Beach, FL

Bradenton Beach

3 min walk

Island Gallery West

13 min walk

Holmes Beach Beaches

3 min drive

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)

30 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

What you'll love about this home:
- Location! 2 min walk to the beach
- 3 Bedrooms / 2 full bathrooms
- 1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Twins, Sofa
- Bonus Room with foosball & ping pong tables
- Heated Community Pool
- Screened Lanai
- Griddle Grill
- Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer, Wifi, Beach towels & toys
- 2 Car Garage

Welcome to Blue Papaya Townhome. Only 1/2 block from the beach, hidden just off the main road! The house is on a private Cul de sac, so it is very peaceful. Fully equipped kitchen, griddle grill, bonus room with foosball and ping pong tables, paddle board, shared/heated community pool, near all attractions!

We provide all linens by professional service, beach towels, beach chairs & umbrellas, beach toys, high quality wifi, books and games.

Please note, we provide paper products to get your vacation started, but you may need to bring or purchase more to accommodate your needs during your stay.

Dinning nearby...
Beach Bistro Restaurant - 2min walk
Hurricane Hanks, The Ugly Grouper, The Doctor's Office Bar & many more are located within 5-10min walk

Attractions nearby ...
Holmes Beach - 2min walk
Free Island Trolley - 1min walk
Dolphin Watching - 2min walk
Bike Rentals - 10min walk
Tennis (Holmes Beach free court) - 10min walk
Kayak Rentals - they deliver to you
Golf - 7min drive. Key Royale Club. The par 32 nine-hole private course is great for golfers of all levels. A social or golf membership is required.
Bean Point, Anna Maria City Pier - 5-6min drive
Historic Bridge Street Pier -9min drive
Publix Super Market - 4min drive
Farmers market - runs November through April, Sundays 10am-3pm on Bradenton Beach

SPECIAL NOTICE TO VISITORS OF HOLMES BEACH. Per City of Holmes Beach ordinances:
1. One week minimum rental and 6 guest limit for overnight
2. You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property. VRC#21-000187

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

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

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk
Holmes Beach Beaches - 3 min drive
Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive
Anna Maria Beach - 6 min drive
Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬5 min drive
‪Two Scoops - ‬4 min drive
‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Skinny's Place - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 2 minute walk to the beach! Off the main road in a quiet and tropical setting have a pool?

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

Is 2 minute walk to the beach! Off the main road in a quiet and tropical setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 minute walk to the beach! Off the main road in a quiet and tropical setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 minute walk to the beach! Off the main road in a quiet and tropical setting?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 2 minute walk to the beach! Off the main road in a quiet and tropical setting located?

This family-friendly Holmes Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Holmes Beach Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

3 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey P.

4 Jul 2024

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

Great trip

Condo was very nice, exactly as pictured. Kitchen was great and spacious and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the board games and foosball and the space to spread out especially since our ages range from 2 to 56! It is an easy walk to the beach, and the community pool was very convenient. The owner was very responsive with any questions we had prior to and during our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor H.

28 Apr 2024

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

The second stay was just as good as the first

This is the second year in a row that we rented this property from Anna. This is a great property and Anna is a wonderful host. The property is very close to the beach and is well stocked with all of the items you need at the beach. The condo itself is clean and comfortable and everything was in good working order. We also enjoyed the heated pool. Overall, we had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W., Nashville

25 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful Trip

My family traveled in October to Anna’s townhome. We had a great time. It is just as it is listed and the pictures too. We had plenty of room, and a great location! Very close to the beach and pool. It is decorated very nice and comfortable. Beds were comfortable and we liked the many balconies it had. We especially enjoyed the flat top grill. Good communication with Anna. I would suggest you and your family stay in this townhome you will really enjoy it as we did!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

11 Oct 2023

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

Perfect AMI retreat!

I can't say enough about how perfect our trip was. The condo is in the perfect location to visit all of AMI. The rooms are comfortable and well-appointed. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook several meals along with a large griddle on the back screened porch you are set! Walking to the beautiful beach is about a 3-minute walk with a toddler and the host has a ton of beach items including chairs, floats, toys, umbrellas, and a wagon. The outdoor shower and beach towels by the linen service made everything super easy and stress-free. Communication with the host Anna was fantastic. We will be returning to AMI! You can't go wrong staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget K.

17 Aug 2023

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

Awesome time!

We had a great time ! The location was wonderful!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

6 Aug 2023

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

Great family trip.

Had a great time. The property was clean and close to the beach. We really enjoy coming to Ana Maria Island.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

8 Jul 2023

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

Wonderful stay!

Just got home from an amazing week in Anna Maria Island! The place was wonderful. Had everything we could need and more. Short walk to the beach and trolley. Central to everything. Can’t wait to visit again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny R.

1 Jul 2023

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

Cozy, but accessible

This property was easy to find and had quick access to the beach and pool area. A short drive to various beach restaurants, piers, and attractions. Would recommend this place to anyone staying in Holmes Beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

17 Jun 2023

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

As advertised!!!

This property was fantastic.just as listed. 2 minutes to the beach even when taking all the beach stuff. House is well equipped with everything you need.nice pool. Some say its small but most days we were the only ones in it! Anna the property manager was great. Replied promptly with answers to our questions.property is 3 minutes to grocery store and pharmacy. Lots of places to eat as well.cant say enough about the property. Will book again when we go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kimberly r.

12 Jun 2023

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

Great place

This was our first time at Anna Maria Island. We enjoyed the condo and the beach was beautiful.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor H.

30 Apr 2023

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

As Advertised - Great Stay

We chose the property because of it's great reviews and were pleased to find that they were spot on. The property was clean and comfortable. The beach was an easy walk and the pool was a great place to relax in the evening. There were plenty of beach chairs and toys for my grand-daughter. Will definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Loretta F.

9 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Close to beach

The home was very accommodating for our group of 6. The beach was close by and a nice walk. Loved the ping-pong table and all beach toys and accessories we needed. unfortunately, we felt like the pool was a bit small for all the homes. It was accommodating. Also, very shaded, not many chairs available in the sun.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Jan 2023

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

Great stay by the beach!

Lovely property, two blocks from gorgeous beach. We had a wonderful week!!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

31 Dec 2022

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

Winter break

Great visit and a wonderful property.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank O.

30 Nov 2022

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

Our 40th Thanksgiving vacation…

Everything was as advertised, except the weather (not your fault), we still had a fantastic week. The layout allowed some separation during inclement weather (large dining/kitchen area, 3bedrooms, numerous deck/balconies & especially playroom w/ tv & foosball) which could have been really testing in many places. Would highly recommend location to any family or group of friends.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John T.

12 Nov 2022

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

Outstanding Vacation Experience

Extremely pleased with the entire experience of staying at this rental location. The manager was very helpful with all aspects of the rental procedure and was quick to respond to any communications by us. Just a great location to stay at and we will be back again next year

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary K., Cleves

27 Aug 2022

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

Great location, clean and well equipped

The owner is very responsive to messages. The unit is clean and has a lot of items you need. The wagon for the beach is new. The pool is nice and clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty K.

20 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful home by the beach!

Just so lovely staying in this property. The house had everything we needed and was just 2 mins from the beach. We also used the pool with the kids. Absolute gem x

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly J., Philadelphia PA

14 Aug 2022

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

Great Condo

We had a great stay at Blue Papaya. Quiet neighborhood, with convenient beach access. Clean and spacious home with many amenities. It was perfect for the 4 of us. Be back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

25 Jul 2022

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

We loved this Condo and the island!

The condo had everything we needed and more for our perfect vacation. It was within a quick walk, bike or golf cart ride to the beach. Clean, spacious, and comfortable. We would most definitely stay again! Owner was very responsive and easy to interact with throughout the planning and stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodie T.

20 Jul 2022

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

Anna Maria Rental

Property was just as it was described on VBRO-very happy with our stay. The owner was very nice and was easily accessible with any questions or concerns.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

2 Feb 2022

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

Loved our stay

We had a great experience at Blue Papaya. The location was close to the beach and so many places to eat. Anna was a great host and very helpful and accommodating. The condo was very clean and well stocked with what we needed. We would love to stay here again and hope to in the future.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

patty m.

16 Jan 2022

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

Great

Anna was great to work with. She purchased the property shortly before we were to arrive and She honored the contract we had with the previous owners.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021