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Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals

Sliders from den lead out to backyard oasis

Spacious roof top deck with panoramic views

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Holmes Beach, FL

Manatee Public Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Bean Point Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Anna Maria Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master 1

1 King Bed

Master 2

1 King Bed

Master 3

1 King Bed

Master 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master 4

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room Main Floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals

6605 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217
VRC19-00290
Right across the street from the beach and the Beach Bistro! Gulf Views available from this beautiful home.

This custom 4 bed 4.5 bath home was built with no expense spared! Custom kitchen with gas stove, wine bar, roof top deck with sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico, 4 bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms, custom cabinetry, balcony's, and so much more. Not to mention its fantastic location-just a 1 minute stroll to the White sandy beaches of Holmes Beach!!! Less than 5 minutes walk to Holmes Beach City Center where you can grab your morning coffee, take the kids for ice cream or shop til you drop! This lovely property offers a private heated pool with a spa, The backyard is an oasis with BBQ grill, tropical landscaping, huge covered section and lots of space to hang out. The large outdoor space features outdoor dining and a lounge area where your group can catch the game on the big screen outdoor TV.

We might be only 7 miles long but Anna Maria has everything you could possibly need for your perfect
beach vacation. Traveling with a little one? All our homes come with pack & plays and highchairs. Need
more? There are several great rental places that have everything from baby gates to golfcarts, and they
will drop them right off at your vacation property for you. No need to pack beach towels we provide
those for you.
Remember we are laid back and on Island time - Flip-flops and shorts are ok for breakfast, lunch and
dinner no need to overpack you will most likely be in your cutest bathing suit or bikini anyways.
No need to pay the crazy high fees to check all those bags! With Publix, CVS, and Walgreens right on the
island you can grab any sunscreen, hair product anything needed, why haul it all with you?

VRC 19-000280
“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”

Book with confidence:
NO CANCELATION FEES Cancellation Policy (Effective for reservations made on or after August 13, 2025) $500 deposit due at time of booking; balance due 30 days prior to arrival Cancel 30+ days before arrival → Full refund (no fees). Cancel within 30 days of arrival → No refund. Cancellations must be made in writing and received by Beach Retreats on or before the 30-day deadline. Once paid, it's non-refundable. Extended stays (over 2 weeks) or bookings over $20,000 → Full payment due 45 days before arrival; once paid, it's non-refundable. Third-party travel insurance purchased through Beach Retreats is non-refundable.
If the Guest needs to shorten their stay or change to a different property, it must be done outside of the 30-day cancellation period, or normal cancellation rules apply. No changes are permitted during the stay.

We do our rentals from Saturday to Saturday, if you are looking for a stay that is not a 7-night rental or would like to begin your vacation on a day other than Saturday please send us an email to reservations@beachretreatsfl.com as we can sometimes accommodate alternate reservations

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at LECOM Park. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Holmes Beach Beaches - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Manatee Public Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Anna Maria Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Skinny's Place - ‬4 min drive
‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬15 min walk
‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals located?

This family-friendly Holmes Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

16 Feb, 2025

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

Great house & even better location

This house is extremely clean, very bright, plenty of space and steps from the beach. It’s just far enough from the causeway for P&Q but not too far where it’s a chore to head back on land or to the southern beaches.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory E.

7 Dec, 2023

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

Spectacular vacation home

This home will blow away your imagination in regards to location to the beach restaurants and anywhere in Annamarie Island. The owner has not skimp on any expense to make the house one to remember. We will surely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

rebecca s.

4 May, 2023

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

Family Vacation on AMI

My family and I had the best time on this vacation. The house was beautiful, clean, and very accommodating. The location to the beach couldn’t have been more convenient as well as the amenities that the property offered (bikes, beach canopy, umbrella, chairs, etc)! We would love to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

12 Jul, 2023

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

Absolutely Perfect

This house couldn’t have been better. The layout is great. The pool and outdoor areas are incredible. The house was clean, and right across the street from the beach. I highly recommend, and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Malcolm B.

4 Dec, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sunshine & Good Times

We had booked "Surfside" but just the day before we arrived we were moved to a different location/house "Sunshine & Good Times" this was due to the clean up on Anna Maria hadn't been completed at "Surfside". The S> house had exactly the same requirements that we had originally picked out, elevator, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a pool. A beautiful property. Which all six of us enjoyed immensely.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Caylee W.

3 May, 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Trendy Beach House

House was modern and roomy. Four king bedrooms with in suite baths was perfect for our family. Beach was literally a one minute walk. Only disappointment was the pool was never tested or cleaned while we were there as promised.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

17 Sept, 2022

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

Beautiful, spacious, well appointed

This was our second time renting this house. Beautifully decorated and well maintained. The bulters pantry is a wonderful extra as are the wine fridge and soda fridge. Nice linens and plenty of pool towels. Kitchen is well stocked and the internet access reliable.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

11 Aug, 2021

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

Beautiful House!

Really enjoyed the house. We had 4 couples and each had there own king bedroom and private bath. Had a few minor issues at check-in but they were quickly taken care of with a phone call. We were a little concerned about being on Gulf Drive but the way the house is set up it was very private. The outdoor and pool are are wonderful. Very short walk to the beach. I would definitely recommend this house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail E.

10 Dec, 2023

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

Siblings trip

Rooms were all very spacious and clean. Had some elderly family members with walking issues and the elevator came in very handy. Spent alot of time in the hot tub and pool. Liked having bikes available to ride around the neighborhood and the trolley stop was very close. Glad there was a wagon available to bring our stuff to the beach. Beach chairs werent the best but we did make use of them. We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend this place to others!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deedy L.

17 Apr, 2021

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

Stunning home. Short walk to the beach

Perfect home for four families with a bonus room for their teenage girls. Enjoyed the roof top for sunsets and the pool/hot tub after the long day at the beach. The outdoor shower was such a bonus too. Girls loved riding the bikes up to Bean Point or getting Ice Cream on Pine Street. The beach access was so close and convenient. Perfect location for our senior Spring Break! The house had everything we needed as we made most of our meals. Our rental company took great care of us! Renters beware “noise complaints after 10pm” are strictly enforced at AMI.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Misty S.

9 Apr, 2022

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

Amazing

This house honestly could not have been any better. It is directly across the street from the beach. The house is beautiful and in immaculate shape. It was SO clean. The backyard is beautiful! The pool is heated and the hot tub is awesome. There is a seating area with a gas fireplace and a TV. There is another area with a grill and dining table with 8 chairs. There are 4 beautiful bedrooms with attached bathrooms. There is also another room downstairs with 4 twin beds in it. The elevator makes moving luggage from floor to floor very easy. The rooftop deck is great to watch the sun set. The kitchen has SO MUCH it in. Stocked with seasonings, some storage containers, coffee. Management responds immediately if you have a question or need something. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared T.

8 May, 2022

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

Perfect family vacation house

House was beautiful, plenty of room and clean. Outside living area is amazing. Beach is a 2 minute walk. Perfect for family vacation. Had 6 adults, a 3 year old and 7 month old; everyone had their own space. House had pretty much everything you need. Would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann N.

4 Jan, 2022

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

Vacation of a Lifetime

My family convened from all over the country for a week’s celebration of my 80th birthday. Being in this lovely spacious home with its many amenities, as well as its proximity to the beach, was absolutely perfect. Our dream is to spend another week at Surf Side.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

11 Dec, 2021

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

Close to beach! Great home!

Awesome amenities and location. Thank goodness my son knew how to operate a pool, because the pool company was not seen until our last day. Only downfall! The rest was spot on!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin D.

19 Nov, 2021

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

10 out of 10 stars!!

We had the perfect Anna Maria Island get away in this house. It was spectacular! It looks just like the online pictures; magazine worthy. The house was clean and had everything we could possibly need, down to the last sand toy. It's the perfect home for a large family: a beautiful great room with a very large table for family dinners and playing board games- but plenty of space to find your own quiet corner. It was a very short walk to the beach, basically right across the street. The code for the access, the check in screen in the house, good communication with the management company, all made for a seamless stress free stay. We LOVED not having to scrub bathrooms and mop floors upon departures like some other places. We would return here FOR SURE!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

30 Oct, 2021

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

Excellent

The property is beautiful and well equipped. Our family enjoyed the pool and the beach is easily accessible.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Josh D.

19 Sept, 2021

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

Good stay

The house was in a perfect location right across the street from the beach. The cleanliness was sub par. Outside area, pool were dirty and sun flower seeds all over inside and out. Overall I would recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

William M., Chatham, NJ, USA

22 Aug, 2021

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

I want to rate this house higher

First the positives: the house is a great size and layout for a large party (we were 10, incl 4 kids), the location is perfect with a 2 minute walk to the beach, the pool area is great including shady outdoor seating. Now the areas for improvement: the elevator did not work which is a challenge for older visitors or people who don’t want to carry luggage three floors, the dishes were dirty and the pots and pans in bad shape, the oven didn’t work. Net result: we enjoyed our stay as we could work around the areas needing improvement, but this house could go from good to great with some attention to detail and repairs.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol W., Rochester Hills, MI USA

13 Jul, 2021

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

Beautiful home!

This house was perfect for our family. The layout was fantastic with each bedroom having it’s own private bath and an amazing open concept kitchen/ living area. The pool area was a perfect area to still have fun during tropical storm Elsa. The beach is only one block away which made it convenient if anyone in our family needed to go back and cool down. Be careful when using the beach chairs- a couple of us have permanent rust stains on our swim suits. There are a few that need replacing. Overall- a great location and beautiful house!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald h.

5 Jul, 2021

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

Great house and location

Fantastic house with everything you will need. Great place for four couples. Close to beach. Plan to come back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

27 Jun, 2021

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

Terrific Vacation

This property is beautiful, well appointed and equipped. They thought of everything from the beach cart, beach chairs, bicycles and beach towels for the pool. Just a very short walk to a gorgeous beach. We all loved the roof top deck for morning coffee, sunset viewing and cocktails. We all hope for a repeat next year.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Jun, 2021

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

Amazing Vacation

My family and our parents loved the house and our stay in the island! The house was more than we could’ve imagined! It was clean and so spacious! The beds were so comfortable after swimming in the pool and a quick walk to the beach hitting the waves. We absolutely loved this house and can’t wait to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

9 Jun, 2021

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

Perfect Place to Rejuvenate!

After 16 months of no travel due to Covid we were in need of a get- away and especially beach time. This was our first stay in AMI and a substitute for our annual May Anguilla trip. We splurged on this property and so glad we did. The home and weather made our stay a 10. The house is just as pictured. We so appreciated touches in the house -unusual in a rental - such as the fabulous artwork, Hunter Douglass electronic controlled blinds, top of the line appliances, great linens, beautiful landscaping. The BBQ area was spacious and perfect for dinners. The big roof top deck showcased sunrises and a perfect spot for morning coffee. The pool was amazing - large, great temperature and a most lovely place to chill after the beach which was a short cross the street walk. We thought maybe being on Gulf Drive would be noisy but we were just north enough that noise was not an issue. We highly recommend this property!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 May, 2021

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

Spectacular house

This was our first trip to Anna Marie and the vacation home was spectacular! It had everything we needed for the week! The house was decorated top notch. It worked out perfect for 3 family's and even 2 little children. Our favorite part was the pool and hot tub which we utilized daily. The pool guy even came to check it out while we were there. It was a great location to shops , restaurants and quick easy walk to the beach right across the street! Checking in and out was a breeze. We would definitely recommend this house and consider staying there again..

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

24 Apr, 2021

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

Amazing vacation home!

. This home is tastefully decorated and has every amenity you could want! Great place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Beach Retreats

Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals

As a small boutique rental agency we pride ourselves on selecting only a handful of the newest, most pristine vacation rentals. We have chosen homes to suit all group sizes and specifications without compromising the highest standards we hold ourselves to. Being this discerning has earned us the trust of many vacationers who have come back year after year. We are also one of the few agencies with a focus on homes from Anna Maria Island to Lido Key. We know that while many people are happy to return to the same vacation home year after year, others like to try out new places. We hope our personalized service and spectacular homes will allow you to truly experience the islands as they were meant to be!