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The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach

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Interior
Living area
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony or patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Gallery West
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach

The Beach House is situated on one of the quietest areas of the beautiful white sandy beach. Why not sit on the veranda with a glass of chilled wine and watch the dolphins play in the shallows, the pelicans dive and the Ibis run.

The property is very well furnished and equipped with everything we hope you would need to enjoy the perfect holiday. The three bedrooms are all a good size - the master has a King bed and benefits from an en-suite shower room whilst the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms both have twin beds which can be pushed together to make King beds if preferred (this would need to be requested at the time of booking. The family bathroom has a bath with overhead shower.

The sitting room has a large and comfortable sofa-bed which can sleep up to 2 people.

There is off street parking for up to 3 cars at the property.

VRC16-000189 - Local City ordinance regulations require a minimum stay of 7 nights. The Beach House is situated in a residential area therefore, to ensure the neighbours are not deprived of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property, we ask you to be a considerate by keeping noise to a respectful level at all times.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 129653
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Island Gallery West - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Beach House, right on Holmes Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bradenton Beach, Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

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 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic! Would go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Great vacation

Highly recommend house and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb, 2022
Hi Amanda - 5-star reviews make our day! Thanks so much for taking time out to highly recommend our vacation property and its location. It means a lot to us and helps other guests to discover us. We're delighted you had a great holiday and hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

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

Great location!

Wonderful spring break getaway! Perfect location! Just steps from the beach, great porch and view! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2024
Thank you Maureen for your lovely review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Beach House and hope you'll be back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Quintessential Beach Cottage

Great location and wonderful deck. We loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2022
Hi Sandy - what a wonderful 5-star review. Thank you so much. And what a great headline! We like to think we offer the 'Quintessential Beach Cottage'- a perfect holiday retreat. When we receive feedback like yours it's so rewarding. We're a small and friendly hardworking team and it means a lot. We very much hope to welcome you again one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Beautiful

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2023
Hi Susan - Thanks so much for your 5-star review. You chose one wonderful word to capture everything we set out to do - 'beautiful'. We're so pleased your vacation was beautiful in every way. Hope to see you again one day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheena C.

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

Great

Wonderful week long stay with great location and amenities!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2023
Hello Sheena - Many thanks for taking time out to leave us a 5-star review. We're glad you have discovered the joys of The Beach House. The location is sensational and, as you say, there are great amenities nearby too. Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannah B.

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

cute little beach house!

We were a family of 6 and this little house was perfect. Right on the beach in a not so crowded section. great location - clean - kids and parents had a blast.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at our Beach House and would love to have the opportunity of welcoming you back another time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Perfect for our family

This house fit our family of six perfect. Great location on the island, beach out our back door, and you can’t beat the view. Looking forward to coming back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2022
Hi Michael - Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and your lovely 5-star review. We're delighted our vacation rental turned out to be perfect for your family. The beach location and views are food for the soul, for sure. We very much look forward to welcoming you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

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

Perfect location!

This house is in a perfect location! The views were fantastic!! The property manager was quick to respond if I had a question. It was a very clean property. The beach does not get too crowded. My family and I enjoyed our stay and plan to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Beautiful house, spectacular deck

We loved the house and spent our days on the deck enjoying the beautiful weather and amazing views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2021
Hi Ashley - Reviews like this make our day. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on your holiday. We're so pleased you thought the house was beautiful and the deck spectacular. Your kind words will hopefully encourage other holidaymakers to book with us - and enjoy an equally great break too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location for family

Quiet location, well equipped kitchen and clean! The trolly was convenient. We needed a railing for the staircase and they put it up immediately which made our stay much less stressful. Wonderful service!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

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

So lovely

This is a charming cottage with a sublime view!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2023
Hi Virginia - Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at our holiday home and the 'sublime' view. Being close to such a glorious beach is pretty special. We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely

The house is very nice and the location is FABULOUS. A very quiet portion on the beach with a front row seat to gorgeous sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2023
We hugely appreciate your 5-star review. Thanks for taking time out to let other people know just how wonderful the location is. Those gorgeous sunsets are truly something to behold! Hope to welcome you again some day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Amazing!

We had the best time! The location was absolutely PERFECT! We had a few small kiddos with us and found it very kid friendly. We had everything we needed for the beach and there were even lots of beach toys for the kids! Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2022
Hi Sarah - Thanks so much for taking time out to write a superb 5-star review. It means the world to us and helps other people find out why our vacation homes are so special. The beach location is exceptional - so pleased you loved it! Also delighted to hear that AMI's kiddo-friendly attitude made your break even better. That's so important for families to know. We can't wait to welcome you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

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

Loved this little beach cottage.

We absolutely loved our time at this sweet little beach cottage. Had everything that we needed. The best part was spending each morning and evening on the front porch watching the waves crash, the birds fly and the dolphins swim. We will be back.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. i am so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we will be very happy to have the opportunity of welcoming you back in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary I.

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

What a view!

This house is the perfect location for a winter getaway. It is right on the beach, the sunsets can be watched from the porch and the beach is quiet. We loved watching the dolphins. We had a lot of fun on Anna Maria. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb, 2021
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you will allow us the opportunity of welcoming you back again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

04/30-05/04/2021

The location, beach in your back yard, views from the balcony, gorgeous sunsets, and laid back Anna Maria Island vibe made for a memorable family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2021
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you will return to sometime in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA G.

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

Anna Maria Beach Houst

We absolutely loved the view, extensive ocean front window sliders and beachfront porch for watching sunsets. Kitchen is a bit dated but serviceable. Would love to see the lamps updated when we return in a few year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2022
Hello Barbara - Thank you do much for your 5-star review. We're so glad you enjoyed the extensive beachfront porch and incredible ocean views. We appreciate your thoughts and recommendations, too. We do our utmost to ensure everything is just right for our guests and carry out regular checks and upgrades of equipment etc. We very much look forward to welcoming you again one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

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

Beautiful, Relaxing getaway

This property was more than we expected. Ocean views were amazing. We felt so lucky to have found this gem right on the beach. I loved the decor and The home was stocked with everything you need. The furniture on balcony was ample and in great condition. I hope to be able to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2020
I am so pleased our Beach House exceeded your expectations and we will certainly look forward to having the opportunity of welcoming you back in the future. Regards Liane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

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

Perfect beachfront location!!

The location is the best! Right on a wonderful, quiet beach. We loved the raised deck overlooking the beach/ocean. Perfect place for morning coffee and to watch the sunset in the evening. The house is great, very clean and so cute! The only thing that would make it better is new mattresses. The beds were not really comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Hi Alison - Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We're so glad you found the beach front location so amazing. It is super special! We noted your comment about the mattresses. We replace them regularly. Due to different preferences, it is hard to get bed comfort just right for everyone. However, we will do our best to make bed comfort even better in future, We hope to see you again to enjoy that wonderful sunset from the deck!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

What a beautiful view! We ordered inights as we loved our beautiful view!

Thanks for such a well stocked kitchen! The beds were comfy and all furniture was as pictured. Really we spent most of our time on the beach and deck. Thanks for the wagon it really helped getting our beach chairs to beach. We want to come back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2022
Hello Carolyn - You enjoyed a beautiful view and we've enjoyed your beautiful review!! Thanks so much for taking the trouble to leave us such warm feedback. We're pleased you found the kitchen had everything you needed - and liked the comfy beds! We're delighted you want to come back soon and look forward to welcoming you once again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

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

Amazing view!

The location is perfect. Beautiful quiet beach. Great for the grandbabies to be able to play in the sand and then we could run in for snack or whatever without the hassle of packing everything back up. Breathtaking sunsets every night. Communication with Liane was easy and friendly. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2020
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Regards Liane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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

Merry Beachmas

The idyllic holiday properties team were great. The property needs repairs badly and it seems they are painting over their problems. The appliances need updating and the beds need to be replaced. Had a great time. Loved Anna Maria Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan, 2022
Hello there - we're so glad you had a Merry Beachmas! Many thanks for your constructive feedback. Regarding the beds, two of the mattresses were replaced fairly recently with good quality products but they are firm mattresses which does not suit everyone's taste. As regards any other issues you may have spotted, we have been hampered a little by the pandemic. The property owner has not been able to visit to do her normal annual maintenance checks for two years due to travel restrictions. However, the good news is she will be visiting AMI in April to do a thorough check of this property and she will address updates/repairs that require attention. I'm so glad you enjoyed your vacation with us and hope to welcome you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

A Perfect Getaway

The house is just as lovely as pictured and it is right on the beach. The wrap around porch has a roof which was perfect on the two rainy days of our vacation. We were still able to sit or lounge outside and read or dine while watching and hearing the ocean. On lovely days we were just steps from the beach. We loved the shower and faucet on the lower deck for cleanup after a sand beach visit. There are lots of fine restaurants close by. You can drive your own car, ride the trolley or rent a golf cart. It was a wonderful vacation and we would truly come back to this little hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2022
Hi Cindy - What a fantastic review of your Perfect Getaway! It was a joy to read. The Beach House is an incredible place to stay. We're so pleased you appreciated its location, and made the most of it, rain or shine! We hope to welcome you again to our 'hidden gem'.

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