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On the beach
Dining
TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪25 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

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 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.

Garden & Gulf · Solar · 5 Seconds to Beach

VRC16-000518

1BR · 1BA · Sleeps 4 · Garden View · Solar Powered · Private Covered Patio · 2025 Renovation · King Bed · Wine Fridge · Beach Chairs Provided · Charcoal Grill · 1-Gig WiFi · 5 Seconds to Gulf

Step onto your covered patio at Four Beach Lovers Unit 3 and the view is all tropical garden — lush landscaping, a gazebo with a softly running fountain, and porch swings in the shade. Hummingbirds visit the flowers in the morning. The sound of the Gulf is always in the background. Walk five seconds and you're on the sand.

This is the garden side of Four Beach Lovers — quieter and more shaded than the Gulf-facing units, with its own atmosphere that a lot of guests prefer once they've experienced it. The covered patio has a four-top table and chairs, making it a natural spot for morning coffee, a leisurely breakfast, or an evening card game with the fountain running nearby.

Unit 3 and 4 are the most intimate units in the complex — approximately 80 square feet smaller than the other units, which gives it a cozy, efficient feel that's exactly right for couples or small families who don't need space they won't use. What it doesn't lack is anything else. The 2025 renovation rebuilt everything: new kitchen with full-size appliances, dishwasher, and a wine fridge. New bathroom with a walk-in shower and modern fixtures. All new furnishings, linens, and smart TVs in the bedroom and living room. Same complete renovation as every other unit in the complex — just in a more intimate footprint.

The king bedroom is a quiet retreat. The living room sofa sleeper handles two more guests comfortably, sleeping four in total. Fast 1-gig WiFi and a full cable package are included. The entire property runs on solar power — one of the few vacation rental complexes on Anna Maria Island that does.

Beach chairs are stored onsite — grab them and you're on the sand in five seconds. Charcoal grills are available for beachside cookouts. A shared laundry room is on the property for all guests. Linens, towels, and beach towels are all provided.
Four Beach Lovers has four units total. Units 1 and 2 face the Gulf directly. Units 3 and 4 offer garden views at better pricing.

Traveling with family or friends? A mix of Gulf-front and garden-view units works perfectly for groups with different budgets — everyone shares the same grounds, the same beach access, and the same five-second walk to the water.
Holmes Beach is the quieter, more local part of Anna Maria Island. Publix is a couple of blocks away. Walgreens and a small shopping center are nearby. The free island trolley stops close by — explore the full length of AMI without moving your car once you've parked.

Guests who find Unit 3 tend to come back for the garden as much as the beach. Some for three years running. Once you've had morning coffee on that patio with the fountain going and a hummingbird in the flowers, it's easy to understand why.
Four Beach Lovers Unit 3 requires a one-week minimum stay and includes parking for one car. This property is not pet-friendly.

Noise Ordinance: You are vacationing in a residential area, the quiet hours are 10 PM-7 AM. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Garden & Gulf · Solar · 5 Seconds to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet

It was perfect for a nice and quiet getaway. Close to trolley and shopping
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anna Maria Island Family Vacation 23'

We absolutely loved this vacation rental. It was very clean and just big enough for our family. We are looking forward to our vacation next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Otmara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream come true

It was a fantastic beach week. Very happy to be so close to publix and many other stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Maria W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Place needs someone who pays attention to detail. It’s the little things that make a big impact!

Please, only share this review with the owner. Place smelled musty, always felt wet and sticky when inside, would have loved to spend more time on the patio but coughing from the red tide made it difficult to enjoy the outdoors. The place needs a dehumidifier. Cockroaches, they thrive in damp places, they were very disgusting. A beach house should have places to hang beach bags, towels and swim suits. Not a single hook in the place. Full length mirror would be great as well. Very minimum and cheap necessities were provided. The Saran Wrap didn't even have the serrated edge for cutting. We had to purchase more paper products just to get through our week vacation. The bed is sunken on both sides which creates a lump in the middle. The price charged for a nights stay is equivalent to a luxury suite, I would have expected better accommodations. The kitchen utensils and beach supplies were adequate. The remodeled bathroom was very nice, shower was amazing! Bathroom light switch was broke.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect AMI Retreat

A very functional1 bedroom place right on the beach - exactly as described… wonderful stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Clean and comfortable…. We will be back for 2 weeks next year…
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S., Warrensburg, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Just the right size for my wife and I. Great location on the island, close to the beach, the grocery and many great restaurants. We'll be coming back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Mark M., Chicago, Illinois

Nice property

Nice property
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the four beach lovers!

Overall a great experience. Had some minor issues with the e-mail contract process, but the staff was very helpful with getting the technical glitch resolved. The condo was roomier than I thought it was going to be and the recently remodeled bath was a big plus. My wife and I had a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

JULIE B.

Wonderful property!

We were just a little concerned about our vacation since this place is new to Homeaway and didn't have any reviews yet, but we were absolutely thrilled upon arrival. So cute, clean, quiet and RIGHT on the beach. They supply all the household items you could possibly want (and more). Oh....and the bed was SUPER COMFY too. Don't be scared to take a chance on this place based on the lack of reviews. It's so much nicer than staying in a stuffy old hotel room!!