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Beach Dream Cottage by Beach Retreats

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A pool area with a thatched umbrella, wooden deck, and outdoor seating.
A two-story house with a white exterior, a balcony on the second floor, and a garage.
A swimming pool with a thatched umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and deck chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a chandelier, and a staircase with white railings.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a chandelier, and a large mirror on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Bradenton Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 twin beds

2 Single Beds

King Bed

1 King Bed

Primary Room - King bed

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at LECOM Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Bradenton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Dream Cottage by Beach Retreats have a pool?

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

Is Beach Dream Cottage by Beach Retreats pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Dream Cottage by Beach Retreats?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Dream Cottage by Beach Retreats?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Dream Cottage by Beach Retreats?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Dream Cottage by Beach Retreats located?

This family-friendly Holmes Beach holiday home is located on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Manatee Public Beach and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay at Beach Cottage! Nice location and we enjoyed the stocked kitchen over Thanksgiving. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Hi Adriann, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Beach Dream Cottage! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and felt the kitchen was well stocked! We look forward to hosting you again the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! It was perfect for our family of four plus our velcro dog. The pool and spa were a perfect way to end the day after a fabulous day at the beach. The house setup was open which we loved. It had all the kitchen utensils we needed plus more. The location was perfect! We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host and amenities were great
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us. We hope to host you again when you visit our beautiful island! We take pride in making everything seamless and enjoyable! Happy Holidays!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this was a great place to stay, close to beach and town mall with restaurants. Home was clean and comfortable, beds were comfortable, showers hot. Owners were very responsive to requests.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2026
Hi Casey, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Beach Dream Cottage. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay! I'm so glad we were able to handle all requests in a timely manner. It is in such a great centrally located area. We hope to host you again the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our family! Beautifully decorated, clean, with bikes and beach chairs included! The pool was perfect for us to enjoy and the property is a very short walk to the beach. The property management team is also very responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2026
Hi Joan, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Beach Dream Cottage. We are so happy to hear that it was perfect for your family. We look forward to hosting you the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here for spring break. Everything was very clean and it was in a great location, easy to get to everything and a nice short walk to the beach. I thought the pictures of the outdoor area was a bit deceiving, looked larger than what it was but my kids enjoyed playing in the pool each day. My only real complaint was the limited amount of essentials such as toilet paper, paper towel, dishwasher detergent, etc. overall we enjoyed our time there
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great! Only complaint was back sliding door would not lock the entire week. We communicated this to the company but they did not get it fixed during our stay. Otherwise, great location and great house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Thank you for your feedback on your stay at Beach Dream Cottage. We do apologize for the inconvenience that this caused you during your vacation. We have since repaired the back sliding door, and it is now locking as designed. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Beach Dream Cottage.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Booking procedure good, communication good. The villa was clean, good position. Appreciated having a kettle put in villa for us. Close to the beach, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2026
Hi Carol and Stephen, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Beach Dream Cottage. We are thrilled the booking procedure & communication was good. We strive to go above & beyond for our guests, and want to ensure they have necessary items. We hope to host you again the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool and hot tub were great. Loved the open kitchen into family room. Short walk to beach and bars. Zero complaints and
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2025
Thank you for staying with us. Have a wonderful holiday and we hope to have you visit with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I absolutely loved our trip to AMI. This property was perfectly located in the middle of everything we wanted to do. 15 min to the north end and about 15-18 min to the south end. A beautiful public beach access was located just across the street & this home had everything we needed. Plenty of beach chairs, an umbrella, floats & a wagon to haul it all in. They even provided 4 bikes! If you’re bringing a dog just keep in mind there is no grass in the fenced in back yard so plan to walk your dog for every potty break. The pool temp was perfect and refreshing for our day time swims and warm from the day sun for night swims. The table in the pool was one of my favorites. We brought our waterproof deck of cards & uno cards and had so much fun Sitting in the pool Under the umbrella playing card games as a family. I would definitely recommend this home to families and when we come back to AMI I will 100% check to see if this home is available again for us to stay in before booking somewhere else. All communication was wonderful & it was a smooth booking & check in process!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Master bed was hard as a rock with flat pillows. Bed shook anytime one of us moved causing me to wake up multiple times a night.Trash is picked up twice a week and recycling on a separate day so if you are a late sleeper it doesn't work well.Beautiful home with a great private pool and hot spa. Beach access super close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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