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Cozy Garden Retreat - Beach in 5 Seconds!

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On the beach
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Coquina Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Holmes Beach (Ilexhurst), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Coquina Beach and Anna Maria Beach. .This vacation home is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from IMG Academy and 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from Tampa Bay.

What's nearby

  • Manatee Public Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Garden Retreat - Beach in 5 Seconds!

VRC16-000518

Beach living with garden serenity. Four Beach Lovers Unit 3 offers a completely renovated retreat in Holmes Beach where you're still just seconds from the Gulf, but with a peaceful garden view and excellent value. Your covered patio overlooks lush tropical landscaping, a charming gazebo with fountain, and porch swings—with the sound of waves always in the background.

The Garden View Advantage
Unit 3 provides a unique combination: immediate beach access without the beachfront price. You're literally five seconds further from the water than the gulf-front units, yet you'll enjoy better pricing and equally updated accommodations. The covered patio with four-top table and chairs is perfect for morning coffee overlooking tropical gardens, leisurely breakfasts in the shade, or evening card games with the fountain's gentle sounds nearby.
The garden setting offers its own magic. Watch hummingbirds visit tropical flowers, relax on the porch swings in the gazebo, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. When you're ready for sand and surf, it's a five-second walk.

Part of a Beach-Loving Community
Four Beach Lovers features four one-bedroom units. Units 1 and 2 face the Gulf with direct water views, while Units 3 and 4 offer garden views at better pricing. All four units share beautifully landscaped grounds, gazebo area, grills, laundry, and beach equipment. Traveling with family or friends? Rent multiple units—beachfront and garden view combinations work perfectly for groups with varying budgets.

Completely Renovated & Solar Powered
After an extensive year-long renovation completed in late 2025, Unit 3 is brand new throughout. Every element has been thoughtfully updated—furnishings, kitchen, bathroom, fixtures, linens, and technology. The entire property operates on solar power, demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability.
Unit 3 is slightly smaller than Units 1, 2, and 4—approximately 80 square feet less to accommodate the shared laundry room. The efficient layout enhances the cozy, intimate feel that many couples and small families prefer.

Sleeping & Amenities
King bed in bedroom with Smart TV, comfortable sleeper sofa in living room. Accommodates up to 4 guests. The covered patio with four-top table becomes your outdoor living room. Charcoal grills on property. Beach chairs stored onsite. Shared laundry room. Linens, towels, and beach towels provided.
Despite being slightly smaller, Unit 3 offers the same complete renovation and amenities. Smart TV, ultra-fast WiFi (up to 1 gig), fully equipped kitchen with wine fridge, renovated bathroom with walk-in shower, and new furnishings throughout.

Ideal Holmes Beach Location
Holmes Beach strikes perfect balance—quiet residential peace with easy access. Publix just blocks away. Walgreens and shopping nearby. Free island trolley stops close by.
One week minimum (City requirement). One car per unit. Not pet-friendly. WiFi up to 1 gig.

What Guests Love
"This was our third time. We love it! Perfect for our needs. Very clean. The beach is gorgeous!"
"Perfect for two people. The beach is right in your back yard! That's why we booked for the third year in a row!"
Managed by Island Vacation Properties—25 years of trusted service. Book early!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Water park
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
On Front Four Lovers 3 Holmes
2531-174480
Four Beach Lovers 3 Garden View On Beach Front Property