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Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop!
Holiday home in Holmes Beach with water park and Hot tub
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 3
Popular amenities
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- Place, Manatee Public Beach
- Place, Anna Maria Sound
- Place, Coquina Beach
- Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop!
Steps from beach access! Welcome to `Life`s a Beach` at the Gulf Drive Inn - a spacious 1 bedroom/1 bathroom suite with a trundle, 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!
The space
📍 3014 Gulf Drive Unit A - `Life`s a Beach` 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
`Life`s a Beach` is one of four resort suites at The Gulf Drive Inn. Please inquire to reserve more than one suite for larger parties!
Entry codes will be provided the day of arrival once property is ready.
Rental agreement to be signed before check in.
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.
Whether you`re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or simply in need of an extended beachside stay, The Gulf Drive Inn has it all!
The space
📍 3014 Gulf Drive Unit A - `Life`s a Beach` 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
`Life`s a Beach` is one of four resort suites at The Gulf Drive Inn. Please inquire to reserve more than one suite for larger parties!
Entry codes will be provided the day of arrival once property is ready.
Rental agreement to be signed before check in.
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.
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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: 18
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 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
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 Coquina Beach and Bean Point 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.

Holmes Beach, FL
What's nearby
- Manatee Public Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
- Anna Maria Sound - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- Cortez Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
- Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
- Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Ugly Grouper - 4 min drive
- Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 15 min walk
- Dunkin' - 5 min walk
- Skinny's Place - 13 min walk
- Hurricane Hanks - 3 min drive
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