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Lovely family condo with a private heated pool & Gulf view, close to the beach

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely family condo with a private heated pool & Gulf view, close to the beach

Crab Shack

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The family condo is a great place to enjoy a Florida vacation and a getaway you'll never forget. Its spacious layout gives plenty of room to relax while being surrounded by the beachy decor, creating the perfect ambiance for a true beach getaway. Enjoy evenings around the firepit sharing hilarious stories with your friends or soak in some rays by the heated pool while lounging in your own private oasis. The living area is another great place to gather thanks to the comfortable and large, L-shaped sofa strategically placed in front of the flatscreen TV. Right outside your door is a great view, just steps from the beach!

You'll find some of Anna Maria's best spots well within your reach. Just a short walk away are white sandy beaches of the Gulf, just right outside your door. Nearby trolly stops will give you access to all of the island - simply sit back and enjoy the ride. Great island dining and shopping are a small trip away. Enjoy local island boutiques or great local cuisine. Orlando might be 126 miles away, but it's totally worth the day trip! There you'll experience a fun-filled adventure thanks to Walt Disney World Parks, Universal Theme Parks, SeaWorld, and more!

Things to Know
We will not be accepting payments for pool heat for the months of May through October.
Code enforcement notification: 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.
Pool heat is included and maintained at 80°F. Additional pool heat to 85°F is available upon request for $22 per day plus tax. A 24-hour notice is required. Heat may not be available if temperatures drop below 65 degrees.
The hot tub is available upon request.
This property has a 7-night stay requirement.
This property's maximum occupancy is limited to 6 guests.
VRC18-000031

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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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 and H2O Watersportz. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Island Gallery West - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smoqehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬9 min walk

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Great home close to the beach

The home was clean and had everything we needed. Close to the beach, shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Close to beach

Close to beach, great neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Excellent stay

Very nice, clean condo. Pool area grest.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Clean and close to beach

We had a great time at Crab Shack. Place was clean and roomy. Beach was so close easy to get to. This area of the beach is not crowded like other more touristy areas. We have no complaints and would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

Great Location for Exploring AMI and Gathering with Others

We enjoyed the Crab Shack for a weeklong getaway. The combination of a block walk to a quiet beach, 2 block walk to the Trolley stop for a free ride from end to end of the island and a pool and hot tub on your back patio for relaxing after exploring all day, makes this a very easy place to enjoy. I would book this property again when returning to Anna Maria.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bruce G.

great beach house

The house was almost perfect! it was so close to the beach (30 second walk) and the pool and fires were such a great add on. We did have some issues with the kitchen sink, but it got fixed within hours after we called! Would definitely recommend staying here for a trip to AMI.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

April G.

Perfection!!

This house is wonderful!! The walk to the uncrowded beach is easy and short. The pool was sparkling clean and warm the whole time we were there. Plenty of cooking utensils, beach chairs, towels, etc. Everything you need for your stay. All amenities and instructions were easy to use/follow. It is also comfortable and beautifully decorated. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to the island!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Great house!

Overall this was a wonderful place to stay. Super close to the beach! Hot tub and small salt water pool. Well stocked kitchen and had some soaps/TP to get you started. Only drawback was they did not service the pool after we called mid week. Disappointing. Otherwise we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2024
Thank you for staying with us! We take guest feedback seriously and have forwarded this information to the local staff so they can review and update the home as needed for future guests. We will be sure to follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience and hope to have the opportunity to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Pretty perfect spot!

Awesome location. Walking distance to the beach, groceries, some restaurants. A couple blocks off the main road so it was much more quiet. Backyard pool, hot tub, TV, gas fire pit, screened in porch were all AMAZING. Pool gets afternoon shade so you can get out of the sun after a while. It’s a duplex but we hardly heard anything. Kitchen had everything we needed to prepare food for any meal. Dining room table and comfy couch made for fun games/movies. Literally the only (minor) downsides: Bathrooms are a bit snug and we could not find a hair dryer anywhere. If Anna Maria/Holmes Beach is your thing, this place seems really hard to beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your review, Brian and we are glad to know that you've enjoyed your stay. We apologize for the missing items as well as the minor issues that you have encountered during your stay. I have forwarded it to our local team to avoid future complaints. We truly hope we can host you for a more comfortable stay in the future, thank you.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Bonnie F.

Crab Shack was OK...

Overall the house was nice, close walk to the beach was fantastic. Cleanliness of the pool/hot tub area was not great. By the 4th day, the water was turning green. After 4 different phone calls, the issue wasn't resolved and there was no one to clean it until our checkout day. It was a very disappointing experience considering how much $$$ is cost to stay at the house.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2023
Hello Bonnie, we are disappointed to hear that we dropped the ball this time, as this is not the high standard of guest satisfaction and cleanliness that we hold ourselves to. We have provided your valuable feedback to our local manager to address with our housekeeping team.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Melissa V.

Great location! Cleanliness could be improved.

The location is the best part about this house! Just a short walk to the beach that wasn’t overcrowded at all. We appreciated all of the beach gear and towels that were provided. The house could have been cleaner overall. There were bugs in the bathrooms (both dead and alive) and trash from the previous guests. The coffee pot could use an upgrade. We had spills all over the counter every morning. The backyard could also use some lights. It was pitch black when my kids wanted to swim at night. The pool was cloudy most of the week and super hot. Overall, we were happy with our stay, but there was definitely some room for improvement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Melissa. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location and found the beach gear and towels provided to be useful. It's great to know that the proximity to the beach added to your overall enjoyment. We sincerely apologize for the cleanliness issues you encountered, including bugs and leftover trash. This is certainly not the standard we strive to maintain, and we will address these concerns with our housekeeping team to ensure they are rectified immediately. Additionally, we will look into upgrading the coffee pot to prevent any future spills. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the backyard lighting and the pool conditions. We will explore options to improve the lighting in the backyard to enhance safety and enjoyment for our guests. Our maintenance team will also be informed about the pool's condition to ensure it is properly maintained and comfortable for swimming. We are glad to hear that, despite these issues, you were happy with your stay. Your feedback is invaluable to us, as it helps us improve our services and amenities. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for even better.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cherise C.

Above and beyond

The rental far exceeded our expectations. The best location EVER!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim and ted W.

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

Holmes Beach

Location, Location, Location. Property was super close to the beautiful beach. Pool and hot tub were nice and back yard was great. Inside the house was ok. The main problem was the master bathroom had what looked like mites or some kind of small insect crawling around the bathroom and up the shower walls. That was a real turn off.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great house !

Beautiful home in a great location . Enjoyed a week here !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Anna G.

October 2021

It was a very short walk to the beach and it’s a beautiful home. We had a few issues which the management attempted to resolve to our satisfaction. The pool and hot tub were great and the beds were very comfortable for our family with three young children and an elderly person with us. We liked this home a lot.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kristin P.

Crab shack

I loved how close we were to the beach. It was literally a thirty second walk to the sand. The pool and hot tub are a bonus.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation at Ana Maria

Very good stay! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

MARIA I.

Wonderful home

Pool area was very nice. Home was great with unbelievable beach access.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joel K.

Joel Kohen. Porthole Inn

It was great. We will return
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Loved it here!

This home had absolutely everything and more we could have asked for when on vacation. It was clean, beautifully decorated, had towels for the pool, beach chairs, hot tub, two fire pits, and much more. It was really close to the beach as well. We would highly recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Lovely house

Well appointed. Great location
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

This is a fantastic home with great exterior amenities

Hot tube, pool, pool toys, firepit, just a great home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Perfect location

We truly enjoyed our stay. The house was in the perfect location and close to everything. The beach was a short walk away. The outdoor space was wonderful. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Francis M.

Nice beach house

Love the the location. Although it’s 2 blocks away from the beach it’s such a short walk. The private pool is a plus and they have most everything we needed. I would suggest minor changes but will definitely rent this place again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James C.

JC

Clean, well stocked with all that is necessary for a months stay, all the things required for a good vacation.
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