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Gulfsands 201 · Manatee Beach · Elevator · Pool

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A balcony with a view of a beach, a chair, and a table.
A laundry area with a washing machine, dryer, and wooden cabinets.
A dining room with a chandelier, a dining table set for four, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A bathroom with a wicker chair, a glass table with a lamp, and a mirror above the sink.
A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and a vanity. There is a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Sparkling clean pool
    Guests appreciate the clean and well-maintained pool for a relaxing swim.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Waterpark access
  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. 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 happening at LECOM Park or Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 5 min walk - 0.4 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.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulfsands 201 · Manatee Beach · Elevator · Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulfsands 201 · Manatee Beach · Elevator · Pool?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulfsands 201 · Manatee Beach · Elevator · Pool on 8 May 2027 start from £1,821, 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 Gulfsands 201 · Manatee Beach · Elevator · Pool?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Gulfsands 201 · Manatee Beach · Elevator · Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulfsands 201 · Manatee Beach · Elevator · Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulfsands 201 · Manatee Beach · Elevator · Pool located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach condo building is just steps away from Bradenton Beach and Manatee Public Beach. West Coast Surf Shop and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are also within 5 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. 44 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful condo!! Location is perfect, love the private entrance to the beach! Condo very clean and very well stocked...so close to the trolley stop. Host extremely responsive and overly accommodating! Would definitely stay here again,wonderful first experience on AMI!! Thank you for the memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfortable and quiet condo. Kitchen had everything needed for our stay. The pool was well maintained, and refreshing. Very convenient location and literally steps from the beach. Would definitely recommend. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and we would love to host you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gulf Sands

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was great. Close to the beach. And very close to the trolley. It was clean and well stocked.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and we would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay in a convenient location. Clean and well appointed. Had all the basics you need as a family. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2026
Hi Jennifer, you are very welcome and thank you for your wonderful review! We would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of the beach from the patio was much better in person than how it looked in the booking site. Had trouble figuring out the TV when we arrived but the property manager was awesome to work with and responded promptly. Unit was clean, no bug issues at all and the beds were very comfortable. The pool was wonderful and warm! The road noise was a little louder than expected but the condo location was perfect for going to the beach, trolley and stores.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2026
Thank you, Glenn for your 5-star review and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic condo!

This is one of the best condos we have ever stayed at. Literally everything we needed was there (that we couldnt bring due to flying), kitchen was very well stocked. Location to beach and stores was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay.. The owners take pride in providing a clean, well equipped and comfortable condo for guests. We hope you will visit us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We had a great family vacation with our 3 kids, ages 11, 10, and 7. The condo had everything we needed including chairs and toys for the beach. The location was perfect with being just steps to the beach and trolly as well as a large warm pool. We would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great beach stay!

This is a wonderful, convenient vacation spot! We had an issue with a tv and password for WiFi but it was quickly fixed or explained! We felt it was clean and well taken care of! We plan to stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your 5 star review. Gulf Sands 201 is located north of the Manatee Public Beach. It is convenience to restaurants, shops and the trolley. The large pool is a great place for a family to spend time together. We are glad you had a pleasurable stay and have booked the same unit for 2020..
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8/10 Good

Great beach front location, and an elevator!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My two sisters and I had a wonderful week at Gulf Sands. The elevator helped transport suitcases and groceries. Plenty of hot water and ice-cold AC. The view from the balcony was perfect- a solid view of the Gulf and beachgoers, but angled to block the hot afternoon sun. The mattresses were comfy, and the pool was sparkling clean. It is a short walk to the water, and it was just a couple of blocks to Publix, cafes, and shops. Even though the fridge hummed like a phone dial tone, and the Keurig coffee machine was nonfunctional, we would come here again the next time we go to AMI.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: excellent
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Absolutely lovely condo, location and host. Would highly recommend. We plan to visit again. Thank you Dennis and Susann for opening your home to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2023
Thank you for your five-star review. We appreciate your recommendation. We are happy to hear you had a good vacation at Gulf Sands 201. We are looking forward to your return visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience as always.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2023
Thank you so very much for leaving a 5 star review! We appreciate your business and hope you can visit our beautiful island again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LOCATION CLEAN

This unit is clean,well stocked, in a fantastic location! Just steps from the beach. This unit has a shaded parking space. The property is very clean pool great .The trolley picks up right next door every 20 minutes,. Would love to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're so pleased to hear that you had a great experience, and we can't wait to have you back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vacation stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental unit is very clean and spacious. Direct access to the beach was very convenient, restaurants and stores are very close also. Will strongly consider staying again next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2024
Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love this place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family has rented this unit in many times over the years. It is always spotless everything is in pristine condition love its location right next to Manatee Beach fabulous sized pool just a perfect place that I plan on continuing to come too
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2024
We appreciate your positive feedback and are glad you had a great stay. Looking forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Beachfront

I found the proximity to the beach and stores to be very convenient. The one down side was the noise from the street and beach parking lot. The cars and constant buses make a lot of noise beginning at 7:00am. Otherwise, it was a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2022
Glad to hear you had a great stay. Gulfs Sands location next to the Manatee public beach is a busier area. Sorry to hear you were disturbed by the traffic noise. If you plan a return visit we can help you find a gulf front location in a quieter area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

gulf sands

not very clean or maintained properly to put it short
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice beachfront condo

We really enjoyed staying here. The place was immaculate when we came in - by far one of the cleanest places we’ve stayed in. It’s very well stocked with kitchen items, towels and all the beach things you could need. Two parking places were included so we could park a golf cart, too. The pool and grounds were clean and well-kept- pool is heated but not overly hot. We didn’t mind being next to Manatee Beach or the road. You do hear some noise occasionally from the road, but it didn’t bother us. Communication from the rental office was excellent. Great location - right on the beach, and it’s nice to be We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Location, Location, Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We would love to stay here again - right on the beach and close to everything. We would beach it during the day and then enjoy the large pool late afternoon. Landscaping was beautiful and well maintained. Convenient storage area with everything you would need for the beach provided. There are things that could be updated; a keypad for entry instead of a set of keys etc., but all in all, great place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great condo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented Gulf Sands 201 8/3-8/10. This was our first vacation in Anna Maria Island. The condo was spotless.! My husband and I were very impressed with how well equipped the unit was. We enjoyed our stay very much 😃 I had trouble opening the storage shed to access beach chairs etc. but management responded immediately and problem was solved. Great condo and great rental agency !!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2024
We're so happy to hear you had a great stay! Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great condo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was great. It was stocked with everything you need, and I was impressed with the quality of pots/pans/utensils. The location was great. It is a very short walk to the beach. We never even used the beach wagon and we’re easily able to walk with the provided beach chairs. The condo is next to the public beach, but that was not an issue for us. You can easily walk to the cafe or to the trolley stop.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2023
So pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Gulf Sands Unit 201. Thank you so much for this fantastic review! Come visit us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best week all year.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our rental was the perfect set up/location. Honestly better than we expected. Super cleaning,comfy and well stocked. Both steps from the beach and positioned for relaxation. We had plenty of room and truly felt at home. The extra storage room was packed with anything you would need for a day at the beach. We found movies, books, puzzles and games in the room as well. We Will Be Back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

May Getaway

We have stayed at this property before; but not in this unit. It was so much nicer than the previous one we rented!It was very clean and the kitchen and bathrooms were all nicely updated. There were so many little extras that made our stay especially nice: starters on dishwasher tablets and dishwashing detergent, paper towels and toilet paper; as well as spices, oils, and cooking supplies. The kitchen was WELL stocked. There were also an abundance of fresh beach towels and bath towels. The location couldn’t better: directly on the beach with private beach access, Publix within a few blocks, and the local gym less than a 5 minute drive (they have weekly memberships, FYI!). If you like firm mattresses, this is your place! Lots of blankets and pillows made the stay very comfortable.Large TVs in the living room and bedrooms. TONS of books to read in the mini-library. The patio furniture is in great condition and the balcony offers a full beach view. We watched the dolphins play for about 20 minutes the morning we left :) There is also a small storage area of beach supplies- chairs, umbrella, wagon, etc. I will say the beach chairs needed a little attention- we ended buying some camp chairs from Ace Hardware (also a close drive) and donated them to the storage area, as the ones there had mildew and rust on them. But other than that- excellent stay! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
Thanks so much for the great review and feedback!! Happy you enjoyed your stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our family vacation here, highly recommend staying here for easy access to the beach and relaxing. My only complaint is the dryer didn’t work so made it hard to dry our clothes and towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It’s Got it All!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location, location, location! Couldn’t ask for anything more. Great spot on the beach, nice pool, and steps from the free trolley. Unit is nicely decorated and furnished. Kitchen has plenty of dishes and cookware. Storage unit has everything you could possibly need for the beach. Had the pleasure of meeting several owners of others units during our stay. What a nice place to stay!!!
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