10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
16 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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Rustic & Cozy Island Original Cottage on the Beach- Bamboo Apts. C2
Beachfront cottage for sun and fun
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2350 sq ft
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Explore the area
Holmes Beach, FL
- Place, West Coast Surf Shop2 min walk
- Place, Bradenton Beach3 min walk
- Place, Manatee Public Beach6 min walk
- Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)28 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Rustic & Cozy Island Original Cottage on the Beach- Bamboo Apts. C2
Our five unit property was featured in the January/February 2020 issue of Southern Living, and we are honored and thrilled!
Welcome to our Cottage! This listing is the north side of the duplex. If you are looking for a simple, quiet, stress-free place to enjoy the beach, this is it. It's not a fancy condo-- no long hallways, distant parking, elevators, or crowds. Best of all, the cottage is beachfront, so there are no streets to cross-- just a sandy walk through the dunes. The Cottage is a duplex, and this listing is for the smaller side. VRBO #77482 will show you the larger side. The two sides share a screened porch facing the beach.
The cottage was constructed in 1916 or so, as a caretaker's home for a larger house which is now gone. It has been carefully maintained and updated, but has retained the charm of a bygone era.
The interior walls are heart pine, and so are the floors, refinished by hand. Furnishings have been chosen for comfort-- a rattan recliner and matching pillow top queen size sleeper sofa in the living room, dining table for two, and king size bed in the bedroom.
It's shaded by ancient Australian pine trees and has a comfortable shared screened porch for a front-row view of the sunsets and stars. With the windows open at night, you can hear the surf!
Walk directly out the screen porch door, and down to the beach--no streets to cross. Or, sit out on the patio and enjoy your coffee and newspaper, or cocktails. Our guests tell us that the best part of the patio area, (besides the view) is it's size-- plenty of room for spreading out.
We are located a block away from the Cafe on the Beach, convenient for all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts, quick lunches, and relaxing dinners. The beach-front playground is a block and a half away. Take the free trolley and see the rest of the island.
If you need more room, the other side of the duplex, VRBO 77482 is available. Also see our other VRBO listings on the same property, VRBO 82848, 1473396, and 738184.
Keywords: Cottage, Duplex, Bungalow, Apartment, Flat
Welcome to our Cottage! This listing is the north side of the duplex. If you are looking for a simple, quiet, stress-free place to enjoy the beach, this is it. It's not a fancy condo-- no long hallways, distant parking, elevators, or crowds. Best of all, the cottage is beachfront, so there are no streets to cross-- just a sandy walk through the dunes. The Cottage is a duplex, and this listing is for the smaller side. VRBO #77482 will show you the larger side. The two sides share a screened porch facing the beach.
The cottage was constructed in 1916 or so, as a caretaker's home for a larger house which is now gone. It has been carefully maintained and updated, but has retained the charm of a bygone era.
The interior walls are heart pine, and so are the floors, refinished by hand. Furnishings have been chosen for comfort-- a rattan recliner and matching pillow top queen size sleeper sofa in the living room, dining table for two, and king size bed in the bedroom.
It's shaded by ancient Australian pine trees and has a comfortable shared screened porch for a front-row view of the sunsets and stars. With the windows open at night, you can hear the surf!
Walk directly out the screen porch door, and down to the beach--no streets to cross. Or, sit out on the patio and enjoy your coffee and newspaper, or cocktails. Our guests tell us that the best part of the patio area, (besides the view) is it's size-- plenty of room for spreading out.
We are located a block away from the Cafe on the Beach, convenient for all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts, quick lunches, and relaxing dinners. The beach-front playground is a block and a half away. Take the free trolley and see the rest of the island.
If you need more room, the other side of the duplex, VRBO 77482 is available. Also see our other VRBO listings on the same property, VRBO 82848, 1473396, and 738184.
Keywords: Cottage, Duplex, Bungalow, Apartment, Flat
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
ALLOWED
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number TAP5100694
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About the area
Holmes Beach
Located in Holmes Beach, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Coquina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Holmes Beach, FL
What's nearby
- West Coast Surf Shop - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Manatee Public Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Ugly Grouper - 3 min drive
- Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 4 min walk
- Dunkin' - 8 min walk
- Skinny's Place - 2 min walk
- Hurricane Hanks - 17 min walk
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
PATRICK F.
2 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PATRICK F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nathan N.
9 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nathan N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mitchel B.
6 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mitchel B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
John H.
7 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joshua G.
10 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joshua G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maria M.
27 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer getaway
Maria M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly H.
4 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Getaway
Kelly H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
jim e., urbandale, IA
5 Feb, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
jim e.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sue P.
14 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient and cozy
Sue P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie M.
22 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick weekend getaway
Stephanie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda P.
4 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience
Rhonda P.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alan H.
14 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, clean, cozy cottage
Alan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary w.
21 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not fancy but very charming, excellent location if you like to relax on the beach.
Mary w.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cathy S.
26 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun at the Beach
Cathy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lora S.
13 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
Lora S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Renee M.
10 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Renee M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeannie R.
4 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach House
Jeannie R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ethan H.
30 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than the big condo buildings
Ethan H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
9 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and cottage.
Linda B.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Richard S.
30 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage
Richard S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim K.
18 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachside gem
Kim K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael D.
7 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thumbs up
Michael D.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rob R., Geneseo, IL USA
23 Oct, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great owners....
Rob R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tony W.
6 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Tony W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by Alice Torres Sutton
Hi! Our family has owned this property since 1971. My grandparents built it as their retirement home, and now it belongs to us. My mom, Gladys, is on the left in this photo, and that's me, Alice, on the right. Mom passed away in 2014, but her spirit of hospitality continues. I live up in Tampa, and visit the beach every weekend with my husband and family.
Why they chose this property
Our family chose to purchase the Cottage because there was no way we could resist! The property is huge, and has the most magnificent view of the beach, especially at sunset, and of course, we loved the neighbors (my grandparents). We live in Tampa, but visit the Island every weekend, and it is a quick trip, about an hour. The Island has an unspoiled small-town charm--like Mayberry but with sand and sun! No matter how short your stay on the Island, it will refresh your spirit.
What makes this property unique
Our cottage offers simple peace and quiet, with sunny or shady spots on the patio facing the beach. The patios are nestled in a native Florida meadow, complete with blanket flowers, railroad vine, and sea oats-- it's a trip to the past, when life was much simpler. When families visit, the patio area is a favorite of the older crowd, since it is shielded from the wind and sun, and it has a horseshoe court. The screened porch is a great place for morning coffee and the newspaper, afternoon snacks, or evening refreshments.
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