With a stay at this vacation home in Holmes Beach, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. .This vacation home is 11 mi (17.7 km) from IMG Academy and 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from Tampa Bay.
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
The Ugly Grouper - 5 min walk
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 3 min drive
Dunkin' - 5 min drive
Skinny's Place - 4 min drive
Hurricane Hanks - 8 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ground Level with Heated Pool - Short walk to the beach.
Welcome to the Crab Shack with an open concept living area. The kitchen is fully furnished with microwave, toaster oven, keuric, and blender to name a few amenities. The home has three bedrooms and 2 full baths. The heated pool and patio is private to your unit and includes a grill and outside furniture. The beach is a short walk where beautiful sunsets can be observed daily. A similar property is VRBO #2138146.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Heated pool
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lissa H., Holt Mi
13 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the place! The pool was amazing, it had the perfect amount of room for 5 of us. It is not far from the beach. There is a wagon for the beach, with chairs, umbrellas, rafts for the pool beach toys for the kids we donated a body board as well. Jackie was great she called to let me know everything we needed to know and was available if we needed to get ahold of her before our stay and during. We would stay here again it felt like home! Thanks Jackie we had a great week!
Lissa H.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tracy B.
27 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was one of our favorite houses we've stayed at on AMI. We did a girls trip with me and my sister plus our daughters/nieces who are in their 20s. Everyone loved the pool area (beautifully landscaped with both sun & shade depending on time of day), plus Jackie had great accessories we could take to the beach. The house was super clean, well-maintained, and in a central location. We frequently walked to shops, restaurants, bars, etc. Jackie was super communicative. If we needed anything or had a question, she always responded immediately and went above and beyond to take care of our requests.
Tracy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
John M.
23 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect! The cleanest place I’ve ever stayed there! Perfect
John M.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie L., Fenton, MO
15 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a fabulous time at Jackie's property! Ck in was a breeze, the house was spotless and such a great amount of space for our family (21, 19, 11-year-old with parents). We especially loved having our own pool when the kiddos had enough time at the beach--which was so enjoyable to walk to eveyr day!! The location was perfect--we ate at 3 places that were very close to us. I texted Jackie with a couple of questions and she responded back very timely. She also gave me some great ideas of places for our family to go. We loved her property so much we didn't want to leave! We will definitely be back! Thank you so much Jackie!
Carrie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jerry B., Burlington
18 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation spot!
Took the family down to stay. Owner was exceptionally kind and helpful, communication was great. The house was an amazing spot for us, kids loved the heated pool, location was close to everything we wanted to go to and experience. An overall fantastic time was had by all here. Would absolutely recommend!
Jerry B.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sandra J.
14 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this beautiful home! Nice big heated pool! Will return and stay right here!
Sandra J.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda H.
24 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
I travel every year to Anna Maria Island and have for many many years as my father in law lives in Bradenton. This is our annual beach trip/visit him trip. This is the first time we have stayed at this property and it is by far our favorite place! It had just enough space for 4 adults with a little extra space, but still quaint enough as well. We will definitely be booking again for next year. Beautifully done after the hurricane damaged it. 100% recommend.
Amanda H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Margaret m., Colchester, Ct.
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Has It All
Perfect for 2 seniors, high beach chairs, umbrella and a wagon to pull it all, and when the beach was too much, we had that wonderful pool with great pool floats. TVs in all bedrooms. Beds very comfortable. Everything that you would need in the kitchen is there. Parking right by the front door. I look forward to renting this property again.
Margaret m.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gretchen H.
7 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and great location!
Beautiful and tastefully decorated home. Plenty of space for six people. I would definitely rent again. The central location is perfect for exploring the island, many restaurants within walking distance. The owner reached out well in advance of the stay for me to ask questions etc, and even called me on check in day letting us know the home was available at lunchtime! I highly recommend the Crab Shack!
Gretchen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brady P.
7 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and relaxing
Very nice property with brand new furniture appliances.
Brady P.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wendy G.
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
So cute!
We had a wonderful week. House was perfect and loved all the crab decor! Clean, cute and perfect.
Wendy G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary K.
5 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Spring Break Stay!
This place was perfect for our family including kids from 2 to 16! The place was beautifully updated, clean and in a great location. We really enjoyed the pool in the back yard and Jackie also provided everything we needed for great beach days! We would definitely stay there again.
Mary K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie F.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
❤️ AMI
Our first trip to AMI was amazing. Thank you Jackie for your tips and hospitality! The property had everything we needed for a week in the beach and the pool was an added bonus. The location was ideal for us - right in the middle to explore all areas of the island. We can’t wait to come back!
Julie F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica J.
30 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Such an adorable beach house! The private pool was great. Decorated nicely!
Jessica J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
12 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home away from home!
This was our first time to visit Anna Maria Island so we weren’t sure what to expect. The house was in a perfect central location on a quiet street. The home was beautiful and we absolutely loved the pool! We are hoping to make this an annual getaway.
Jennifer B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim F.
3 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls' Trip!
Fantastic home with perfect location. We have stayed on Anna Maria Island many times and this location was perfect. We walked to restaurants, shops and the beach. Home was beautiful and perfect for our needs. Pool was fantastic! Home had everything we needed and more.
Love, love, love this property!
Kim F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carla S.
16 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Would highly recommend!!! 10 out of 10!!
Excellent communication and a beautiful home❤️
Carla S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynda C.
7 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home!
4 of us stayed here for 7 days for a family wedding. The house gives you a very homey feeling. There is a Keurig AND A coffee maker, plus any other pans and dishes that you need. I was impressed with all of the food storage containers. My son eats a lot of fruit so they really came in handy. There even was a pizza pan which was great! Frozen pizza is one of our go-tos in the VRBOs.
The pool and pool ‘toys’ were excellent! So relaxing with very nice outdoor furniture- tables and chairs.
There is a pool person who came while we were there but it was no bother to us.
Excellent beach supplies- towels, chairs, toys, etc.
it’s helpful to have bikes or a golf cart to go to the beach. My son walked to the beach a few times -about 15-20 minutes. I drove but it was hard to find a parking spot. Next time we will rent a cart. That information is provided in the guest book.
I was also impressed with all of the extras for babies and toddlers- even though we didn’t need it.
Jackie was very easy to reach with no issues at all. Very pleasant.
I highly recommend this place. We loved it!
Lynda C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer F.
12 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Crab Shack 10/10
We recently had a week stay at the Crab shack! Our host had very easy instructions for our stay from what we will need to supply, to an easy entrance when we got there. The home is decorated so cute! The property was very well maintained and clean. The beds were very comfortable. We were provided a high chair and a crib upon request, no problem. We have little ones so we utilized the heated pool when we needed to get out of the direct sun. The pool has some shade throughout the day, so that was really nice. The location is a 5 min walk to the holmes beach access and shops! We will absolutely be back. Thank you to our lovely host!
Jennifer F.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carmen B., Cincinnati
6 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
This house was perfect for our group of 2 adults and 4 teenagers. Check-in was super easy and the house was clean and had everything we needed for the week. The kitchen appliances and washer and dryer all seemed brand new. The pool and deck area were wonderful, plenty of seating and it included a shed full of everything you need for a trip to the beach, which is about a 10 minute walk from the house. We always love coming to AMI and this house did not disappoint!