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Central location|Walk to beach, trolley stop & restaurants

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pool area with plenty of sunlight
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front view of Gulf Drive INN
open living/dining area with natural lighting
cozy spacious living space

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Central location|Walk to beach, trolley stop & restaurants

Steps from beach access! Welcome to `Pirates Den` at the Gulf Drive Inn - a spacious 1 bedroom/1 bathroom suite with a sleeper sofa, full kitchen and living area. This duplex style bungalow has resort-like amenities with a shared backyard space including a heated saltwater pool, spa and gas grill.
Whether you`re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or simply in need of an extended beachside stay, The Gulf Drive Inn has it all!. Please inquire to reserve more than one suite for larger parties or shorter stays!
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The space
📍 3016 Gulf Drive Unit A - `Pirates Den` at the Gulf Drive Inn.

This duplex style resort property with a private entrance comes with one parking space with easy access to everything.
✦ Located minutes from the beach and across the street from the Grassy Point Preserve, an ecological park with a nature trail and boardwalk perfect for morning walks.
✦ The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need – Featuring stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, full-size fridge/freezer with ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, oven, and all the essential cookware and utensils.

✦ Resort-Style Amenities - Guests have access to a heated, shared pool, complete with a poolside grill and comfortable patio furniture – a great way to cool off or gather for a laid-back meal.

✦ Close to the free trolley stop which is only one block away running north and south on AMI, shops and restaurants. Steps from beach access!
For your convenience, the home includes a beach wagon with beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and all bath towels, beach towels, and linens—everything ready for a relaxing stay!

Please note a starter set of toiletries and supplies are left for your arrival. The complimentary starter set includes:
Two rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, small hand soap, one paper towel roll, two garbage bags, small dish soap and two pods for the dishwasher. With a Publix grocery store located nearby for anything else desired.
Pools are heated October - April at no additional costs. Full disclosure if temperate drop below 60 heaters do not work at full capacity fighting the ambient temp. Below 60 the heaters do not come on until temperatures rise
Quiet hours between 10pm - 6am
No parties
No smoking

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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: 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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours between 10pm - 6am No parties No smoking

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 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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Ilexhurst, a neighbourhood in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. 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
  • Anna Maria Sound - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 6 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoqehouse - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Central location|Walk to beach, trolley stop & restaurants have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Central location|Walk to beach, trolley stop & restaurants?

As of 1 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central location|Walk to beach, trolley stop & restaurants on 3 Jun, 2026 start from S$400, 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.

Is Central location|Walk to beach, trolley stop & restaurants pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Central location|Walk to beach, trolley stop & restaurants?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Central location|Walk to beach, trolley stop & restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central location|Walk to beach, trolley stop & restaurants?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Central location|Walk to beach, trolley stop & restaurants located?

Located in Ilexhurst, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Great vacation!

The property had everything we needed and was very close to the beach and grocery stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Simply amazing.

This place is amazing. Very clean and plenty of room for my daughter and I. The pool and hot tub is a bonus and was great to relax in! The property manager was very responsive to questions had. Would definitely recommend and definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edel L.

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

Perfect

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

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

Paradise

Amanda was quick to respond to any questions or concerns.Very professional and pleasant.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan Z.

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

Pirate's Den

Very nice and new, perfect for 2 people! The road was a little noisy at times. Did not realize it was a shared pool, but it worked out since it was with another couple. Overall, a very nice place,
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2025
Hi Alma, I wish I had more details of why you left 3 stars. I would have been happy to address any issues brought to my attention. Please reach out if would like to discuss or stay again:)

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