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Cozy Ground-Level Beach Retreat – 75 Steps to the Gulf | Bamboo Apts #4

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Our expansive Gulf-front patios with 200' of private beachfront
Winter sunsets from the patio are spectacular.
Patio, Front Door and Parking
Your private sun patio
Your Patio - Ready for Grilling or a Trip to the Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Ground-Level Beach Retreat – 75 Steps to the Gulf | Bamboo Apts #4

Welcome to Bamboo Apartments #4, a freshly renovated ground-level one-bedroom, one-bath hideaway just 75 steps from the Gulf—no streets to cross, no stairs to climb, and no crowded hallways. A short stroll through our wildflower meadow leads you to soft white sand, gentle Gulf breezes, and spectacular sunsets.

Family-owned since 1971 and featured in Southern Living, our boutique beachfront property blends Old Florida charm with modern comfort. After surviving Hurricane Helene, we invested in thoughtful renovations while preserving the cozy character guests have loved for generations. Our property remains safe, spotless, and lovingly maintained—with no hidden or “junk” fees, ever.

Set on nearly an acre of pristine shoreline, Bamboo Apartments offers 150 feet of private beachfront and six spacious patios for grilling, lounging, or simply soaking in the views. If you forget something, your apartment is just steps away—perfect for families with little ones.

Why You’ll Love It Here

✔ Newly renovated after Hurricane Helene
✔ Just 75 steps to the Gulf – no streets to cross
✔ Private patio + shared Gulf-front patios with grills & loungers
✔ King bed with high-quality linens + queen sleeper sofa
✔ Fully equipped kitchen with full-size appliances
✔ Complimentary beach gear: chairs, umbrellas, towels, cooler
✔ Strong Wi-Fi for work or streaming
✔ Walk to Skinny’s Burgers, Two Scoops Ice Cream, Publix, Walgreens & the free Island Trolley
✔ Family-owned since 1971 | Featured in Southern Living
✔ No hidden fees—ever

Your Outdoor Paradise:

• Five breezy Gulf-front patios shaded by towering Australian pines
• Charcoal grills for the perfect beachside cookout
• Beach gear provided—just pack your swimsuit and sunscreen
• Outdoor shower & clothesline to rinse off after the beach
• On-site coin laundry located in our historic cistern house

Come experience the best of Anna Maria Island: where “Old Florida” charm meets modern comfort, and where you’re always just steps from the sand, sunsets, and relaxation.

Traveling with others and need more space? Check out our other listings: VRBO 77482, VRBO 82848, VRBO 1473396, and VRBO 327896.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
ALLOWED
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest must execute full rental agreement prior to Owner's final acceptance of reservation.
No refunds.
No smoking, pets, parties, day guests.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TAP5100694
Property # 738184vb
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

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this apartment is on the beach. 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • West Coast Surf Shop - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoqehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kokonut Hut - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Ground-Level Beach Retreat – 75 Steps to the Gulf | Bamboo Apts #4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Ground-Level Beach Retreat – 75 Steps to the Gulf | Bamboo Apts #4?

As of 16 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Ground-Level Beach Retreat – 75 Steps to the Gulf | Bamboo Apts #4 on 20 Sept, 2026 start from S$390, 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 Cozy Ground-Level Beach Retreat – 75 Steps to the Gulf | Bamboo Apts #4?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Ground-Level Beach Retreat – 75 Steps to the Gulf | Bamboo Apts #4?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Ground-Level Beach Retreat – 75 Steps to the Gulf | Bamboo Apts #4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Ground-Level Beach Retreat – 75 Steps to the Gulf | Bamboo Apts #4 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, Manatee Public Beach and AMI Paddleboard Adventures. Anna Maria Sound and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a relaxing stay. Our first time there but we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2026
Hi! It was a joy to have you as our guests-- delighted that you had a chance to relax and soak up the sun and decompress. We are looking forward to seeing you again. Alice :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2026
Hi - We were delighted to have you as our guests! Thank you so much for coming. Have a great Spring! Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for laidback Old Florida vibes this is your place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2026
Hi Suzy - Thank you so much for coming to stay. We are thrilled that you had such a great stay. Yup, we are definitely laidback Old Florida! Please come back to stay with us again. Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked this place last minute and I’m so glad we did! Clean, beautiful, personalized- we felt like family when we were there. And the property and beach are immaculate. I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2026
Hi! We were so happy to have you come to stay - and love that you felt like family! Please come back and stay again-- Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super well kept property, host was outstanding and the location and views and amenities were all fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2025
Hi! Thank you for choosing to stay with us and I'm so happy that you had a great stay! Hope that we will see you again-- Alice :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beautiful beach! Great gift basket! Quiet! Pleasant neighborhood. Close to restaurants and grocery. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2026
Hi! We were so happy to have you stay with us to start off the new year! Glad you enjoyed your visit, and the lovely warm weather. Have a great 2026 and hope to see you again. Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! We look forward to returning! Alice was the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2025
Hi! We were just delighted to have you stay with us-- thank you for choosing us out of all the other places out there. Please come back soon to the warm sunny beach! Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Great stay

Perfect location and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2024
Hi Paul- Thanks for coming to stay! Glad you enjoyed it, and we look forward to having you as our guests again. Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alice was a warm and caring host! Her attention to every detail was so welcome. The location and overall atmosphere of our unit was so nice. We will surely return as soon as we can.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2025
Hi! We were delighted to have you stay with us-- thank you for coming and for the lovely review. Looking forward to seeing you again-- Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Perfect size and so close to the beautiful beach. Walking to a couple of restaurants. Very well maintained!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
Hi- Thank you so much for your wonderful comments about our property, especially about our maintenance. We work hard to keep everything in tip-top shape for our guests and it's great to know it's appreciated. Hope to see you again! Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Family Getaway

We are repeat visitors and loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2023
Hi Brian- We are always happy to have you come back to stay and are delighted that you enjoyed your visit! Come back soon - Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

judy E.

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

Awesome honeymoon vacay

Wonderful location, perfect accommodations!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2021
Hi Judy - Thanks for coming and enjoying the beautiful weather! Glad you liked our place- please come back soon. Alice
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great; half-block from the beach and water. Apartment was small but that was ok. Several area rugs on the hard surface floors, some of which circled up on the sides which were a tripping hazard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
Hi Sharon- Thank you and your husband and granddaughter for coming to stay, and for letting me know about the rugs. They are new and we will definitely take action to make the edges curl the other way! Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

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

PERFECT PLACE AND LOCATION

Absolute perfect place to stay for a couple.Few steps and your on beach, 1 block away from great lunch, music, drink. 1 block from free Island Trolley, 1 block from grocery store. No rental car needed. Alice provides guests with cooler, chairs, towels and a very clean and beachy vibe place to stay. Incredible 3 day getaway for the wife and I. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2025
Hi Nicholas-- What a delightful review! Thank you and your wife for coming to stay with us -- so happy you had a great time and enjoyed our little slice of the island. Please come back soon. Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha V.

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

Wonderful VRBO!

We loved this house and really enjoyed the quick access to the beach. We will for sure be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2024
Hi Samantha- Thanks so much for coming to stay! We look forward to seeing you again, and hope you catch more fish1 Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edilu B.

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

Wonderful stay!

Lovely place! It is a nice property. It was a very good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2022
Hi! We totally loved having your sweet family stay with us! Thank you so much for coming to stay-- hope to see you again soon! Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milagros R.

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

Excellent place

excellent location. the apartment was very clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2022
Hi- So happy that you and your family came to stay with us! Glad you liked our apartment and our beachfront location. Please come back soon! Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

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

Mom and daughter trip

We loved our quaint cottage stay right on the beach. We would love to come back someday. Great location, clean cottage and lots of conveniences provided for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov, 2022
Hi Kim -- Thank you both for coming to stay! We are thrilled that you had a great stay and that you loved our cottage. Please come back and stay again- Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

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

Old Florida at its Best!

Our stay couldn’t have been more pleasant. Great accommodation on the island. Very clean, well stocked and a very beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2021
Hi Shane- Thank you for coming to stay, and for the great review! We love to make our guests happy-- come back soon! Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

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

Wonderful!!

Best vacation ever!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2023
Hi Dawn- Wow! I am so happy that you had such a great stay!! Please come back any time! Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

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

Quiet and comfortable, easy access to beach.

Stock a little better, but overall a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Hi! I'm delighted that you found our place quiet and comfortable. We love for our guests to have a peaceful vacation. Please come back soon! Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

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

The apartment was clean, and cozy. Alice, the owner was so friendly and helpful! We’ll be back.

Fantastic experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2022
Hi Ryan - Yay! Glad you will be coming back! Thank you both for being our guests, and glad you liked our apartment. Have a great summer - Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel V.

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

Beach gateway

Perfect location, perfectly kept appartment extremely clean, and very cozy beach decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2024
Hi Angel- It was delightful to have you as our guests-- we are glad you liked our place and hope to see you and your family again. Have a great end-of-summer! Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginney H.

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

Holmes Beach

We enjoyed the property and the all the old pictures they had of the past. It was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2022
Hi Ginney! So happy that you had everything you needed, and had a great stay. We appreciate your time in writing such a sweet review. Please come back any time- Alice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie h.

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

Bamboo apt 4

Absolutely loved the place. Nice and quiet and within walking distance to anything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Hi Julie! So happy you loved our place-- we love our guests to have a great stay on our little island! Please come back and stay any time-- loved having you as our guests- Alice

About the host

Hosted by Alice Torres Sutton

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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 has always loved the Island, especially this spot, since my grandparents had friends from Tampa who lived close by. Our gulf-front patio has towering Australian pine trees, so you can sit in the shade on hot days, and feel a glorious breeze. The patio in the courtyard adjacent to the apartment is perfect for sunbathing even in the winter, because it's shielded from the wind. The Island has an old-fashioned small town vibe, so you can leave your cares behind.

What makes this property unique

Our apartment is part of our five-unit family-owned complex, all one story duplexes. Our guests tell us they love the ease of walking out the door right onto a patio to read the paper, grill out, or just relax, without the hassle of stairs and long walks often found in condominiums. Families especially appreciate it, since the beach is just across the meadow it's easy to take the little ones to the water's edge, without a long walk toting "beach stuff", or dodging traffic crossing Gulf Drive. Our folks love the ease (and savings) of cooking breakfast and lunch at home, and then going out to dinner. This year, we had a family of green herons nest in one of the pine trees, and everyone enjoyed waiting for the eggs to hatch. We also had a turtle's nest right on the beach in front of our place!

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