Lazy Lizard! A Newly Renovated Island Cottage, Close to the Beach!
Photos Updated January 2025! LONG-TERM DISCOUNT: Stays of 4-weeks (28 nights) or more enjoy a 25% discount on the nightly rate! (This discount is applied automatically when 28 nights or more are selected. No need to contact the office!)
Welcome to the Lazy Lizard located in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island! This newly renovated and beautifully decorated cottage is only a 4-minute bike ride to the white sand and gorgeous blue waters of the Gulf.
The Lazy Lizard is a ground floor home with 2 bedrooms (one with a queen and one with two twins), a full-size pull-out sofa, and a screened-in lanai with private access off the Master bedroom (perfect for your morning coffee, quiet dinners, or an evening cocktail). The cottage is newly renovated with a brand-new kitchen, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and new tile flooring throughout. The tranquil coastal décor provides a relaxing space for the whole family. Beach chairs, wagons, umbrella, toys, and games are available for your use.
The best part? The location! Not only are we only a 4-minute bike ride/10 minute walk to Gulf beach access but we are just steps away from the local tennis courts, playground, shuffleboard, basketball court, skate park, library, soccer field, and the 63rd bay side boat ramp (GREAT for fishing or launching kayaks!). Did we mention the bait shop is within walking distance too?
There’s so much to do!
Tired after a long day of hanging out at the beach? Rest and relax on the covered screen-in lanai while grilling up some local seafood on the gas grill in the backyard!
There is free WIFI and a Smart TVs in both the living room and Master bedroom with free Spectrum TV for live television and the ability to stream from your personal accounts. As a bonus, the nightstands come equipped with charging stations for your cell phones.
We provide a professional linen service which guarantees that all of our guests will have clean and high quality sheets, bath towels, kitchen towels, and beach towels with every stay. There is also a laundry room with washer and dryer off the hallway.
Want to explore the island but don’t feel like driving? There are several restaurants and shops within walking distance. Additionally, the FREE island trolley has a stop right around the corner and will take you all the way up to the City Pier or all the way down to Coquina beach.
Come check out our little slice of paradise. We’d love to host you!
***OVERCROWDING CONSEQUENCES*** Maximum occupancy of rental homes on Anna Maria Island are set by the Cities and are strictly enforced. An occupant is any person staying overnight, regardless of the number of nights. Due to recent issues of overcrowding in the area, if maximum occupancy is exceeded during your stay, a $1000 (one thousand dollar) overcrowding fee will be charged to the payment method on file and your party will be immediately evicted. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to keep Anna Maria Island enjoyable for everyone.
**Please note: This property is NOT pet friendly. NO PETS under any circumstances. Bringing a pet into our home will result in immediate eviction with no refund.
Note: The cottage is located on a quiet street where locals reside. 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.
VRC21-000146
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Holmes Beach
Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near a water park. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, water tubing and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 4 min drive
The Ugly Grouper - 6 min walk
The Sandbar Restaurant - 5 min drive
Ginny's & Jane E's - 4 min drive
Slim's Place - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lazy Lizard! A Newly Renovated Island Cottage, Close to the Beach! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lazy Lizard! A Newly Renovated Island Cottage, Close to the Beach!?
As of 18 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lazy Lizard! A Newly Renovated Island Cottage, Close to the Beach! on 21 May, 2026 start from S$217, 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 Lazy Lizard! A Newly Renovated Island Cottage, Close to the Beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lazy Lizard! A Newly Renovated Island Cottage, Close to the Beach!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lazy Lizard! A Newly Renovated Island Cottage, Close to the Beach!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lazy Lizard! A Newly Renovated Island Cottage, Close to the Beach! located?
Situated in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Palmetto Avenue Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wonderful stay, clean well appointed home close to all island offerings. Only suggestion would be a Sun lounger in backyard.
Brenda M.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2023
Hi Brenda,
Thank you for the kind words and great review.
We are glad you all enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again!
Very much appreciated,
Sato Real Estate
Hi Tom, thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review. We are glad you all enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to hosting you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Great location. Rooms were spacious.
Living area was great. Lots of items in the garage you could use at the beach! Only thing I would change would be the beds, they were too hard.
Lynelle B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review our property!
We appreciate your kind words,
Sato Rental Team
Sato Real Estate
Property was great...had pretty much everything we needed. Location was ideal and the wagon was perfect for our daily trips to the beach. Only suggestion would be to add an ironing board to the property and the ability to use the bikes.
Brigitte B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll come back again!
The Rental Team
Sato Real Estate
Anna Maria, FL
I’ll keep it very simple. Great locale, very clean place, exceptional property management and responsiveness. Only two issues I had which got over because of how quickly sato responded. 1) the pictures make this look like a single family home not attached to anything else. The VRBO shows the picture in the listing it cuts off the wider view and you have to look really closely to see through the tree on each side that it’s connected. 2) would do well to shore up the security of the entry ways. Only on day 4 did we realize you can open the garage up no problem from the outside and the key didn’t work to lock it. Additionally the front door does not have a deadbolt.
Overall we had a great stay.
Nathaniel A.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2024
Hi Nathaniel,
We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and the compliments regarding our management company! To quickly clarify, all the cottages in Seaside Gardens are single family residences as we do not own the homes to our left or right. This style of island home was popular in the 1960s and you'll find many in our area. As safety is a priority for our family as well as yours, we had a security latch guard installed on the door during your stay in addition to the existing keypad entry to increase your comfort level. The garage door locks from the inside but we will be having a brand new lock installed for ease of guest use. Your feedback is greatly appreciated as it helps us improve and we hope you choose to stay with us again soon!
Much appreciated,
Sato Real Estate
Sato Rental Team
The lazy lizard is the cleanest place I have ever stayed. The neighborhood is quiet and the beach is in walking distance. We used the free trolley to go all over the island. I would definitely stay there again.
Ingrid V.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2022
Hi Ingrid, thank you for the kind words and great review. We are glad you all enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was located centrally on the island. We were able to walk 6 blocks to beach, within a mile to the east or west for shopping, dining or entertainment. The property on this street appeared family oriented with parks within just a couple of blocks. I would go back to this location again without giving it a second thought!
Sharon
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
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