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Waterfront, Heated pool & spa, Elevator, Dock, Fire Pit, 4-min walk to beach

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A waterfront view with a wooden deck, boats, and houses in the background.
A residential area with houses, a marina, and a swimming pool.
A spacious living room with a large leather sofa, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A multi-level wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a swimming pool, and lush tropical vegetation.
A waterfront area with two blue Adirondack chairs on a wooden deck, a dock extending into calm water, and buildings in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Office 1

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at LECOM Park, or consider a night out at Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Kokonut Hut - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront, Heated pool & spa, Elevator, Dock, Fire Pit, 4-min walk to beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront, Heated pool & spa, Elevator, Dock, Fire Pit, 4-min walk to beach?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront, Heated pool & spa, Elevator, Dock, Fire Pit, 4-min walk to beach on 2 Jan 2027 start from £3,320, 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.

Is Waterfront, Heated pool & spa, Elevator, Dock, Fire Pit, 4-min walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront, Heated pool & spa, Elevator, Dock, Fire Pit, 4-min walk to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, Heated pool & spa, Elevator, Dock, Fire Pit, 4-min walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, Heated pool & spa, Elevator, Dock, Fire Pit, 4-min walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront, Heated pool & spa, Elevator, Dock, Fire Pit, 4-min walk to beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Manatee Public Beach and Bradenton Beach. Holmes Beach Beaches and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

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
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at The Blue Ark. The property was exactly as described and perfect for a family vacation. Georgia was kind and responsive and the house was extremely well-equipped with amenities for our stay which were all in great condition as well.We look forward to a return trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
So glad you enjoyed your vacation, Britta! Thanks for the great review. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, location, and host

We (four adults and two teenagers) vacationed at the Blue Ark over spring break. The property is great with a lot of unique touches and attention to detail. The host was very responsive and provided everything that was needed with a lot of back-up items, like toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. Ana Maria island has a fun, casual vibe, beautiful beaches, and a plentiful mix of restaurants. Overall, we had a fabulous time and highly recommended this property and vacation location.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2024
Thank you for the kind review, Matthew! You all were wonderful guests. We appreciate all you did to leave the house in such pristine condition when you left. Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place for families!

We had a great experience! It was mom and dad and twin 4 year olds for 1 week. The house was very clean. The amenities were really helpful; to name a few: lots of towels, beach equipment (toys, chairs, umbrella, wagon), lots of space to sprawl, a well stocked kitchen, and an elevator (which we did not think we would use but totally did). Highlights included the comfortable pool for times we needed a break from the beach, and the manatees swimming beside it. We would highly recommend this house and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review, Albert! Thank you for being such great guests and taking care of the house. I really appreciate it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful vacation memories!

The house is fantastic and accurate in its listing. We saw manatees and enjoyed coffee/meals out on the deck. The house is a very short walk from the trolley and beach (even my 15 month old could walk/be carried) and it was lovely to be able to make a quick decision to walk over to the beach to see the sunset and do that within ten minutes! The free trolley was also super accessible and fun for the kiddos, and it's a great way to avoid having to park on the crowded island! Can't wait for our next visit to the Blue Ark.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Celebrations

The host was so kind to leave us a cake and various items for our celebrations. This property worked out perfectly for our group. Well equipped kitchen for cooking meals. The various levels gave everyone space when needed and the ability to all be together at times. Really enjoyed the top view deck where we spent most evenings. Over all, the house was described perfectly. We loved our week and would go back again if we visit AMI again. Thank you for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review, Clara! We love to hear that you had a great time and got enjoy time together with the ones you love! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

We had a great time making family memories. When do we receive our security deposit back? It has been two weeks since we returned home. It should be credited back to our account within days of leaving the property. Let me know.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2024
Teresa, I am so glad your family enjoyed your vacation! We were blessed to have you stay with us. I just talked with VRBO and they said the security deposit takes 14 days to return after your check-out date, so they will be sending that back to you in a few days. If you don’t see anything after 14 days, please let me know! Thanks again, Georgia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!!

We had a great one week stay at The Blue Ark! From the minute we walked in the door and found a fresh pineapple and a Key Lime pie waiting for us, we enjoyed every minute of our stay at this property. There were numerous little extras that were included and shared with the guests as opposed to being locked away for the owners use only. Georgia was fantastic to work with and was very prompt in answering any of our questions. Although it was just me and my wife on this trip, we are already planning a return trip with the entire family, including the grandkids! We saw approximately 50 manatees during our one week stay and was able to get some great photos of them! Biking on the Coquina Beach bike path was just one of the many highlights of our time on this beautiful island! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at the Blue Arc

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Blue Arc. The listing is exactly as advertised. Check in was easy and communication with Georgia, the host, was fantastic. The house is incredibly well stocked. There are plenty of towels and linens. There are toys for the pool and there is ample beach gear that we put to good use. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. Having so many bathrooms made the space very comfortable for our group. We used the pool and hot tub a lot. Our children were thrilled. The location was really wonderful. The beach was a quick 5 minute walk. The view from the decks of the beautiful lagoon made for great enjoyment. We were visited on the dock by a heron most days. We will definitely be back and I can not recommend this house enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2024
Katherine and family, thank you for the 5-star review! I feel very blessed to have had you as our guests. I am so glad you enjoyed the house and your vacation. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this house was perfect! It had everything we needed! Loved every second here. My only complaint is that we had to leave at the end of the week. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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