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Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms98 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

When you stay at this condo in Holmes Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. .This beach condo is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from IMG Academy and 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from Tampa Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

AMI Escape! Direct Beach Access, Gulf Views and Walk to Holmes Beach Shops

Gulf Shores #106 by Anna Maria Vacations
5616 Gulf Drive #106, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
VRC16-000081

Welcome to Gulf Shores #106, a beautiful two-bedroom, two-bath beachfront condo perfectly positioned in the heart of Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Enjoy direct beach access and a screened-in balcony with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico, where you can watch breathtaking sunsets right from your own private retreat. Ideal for families or friends, this coastal condo offers the perfect balance of comfort and convenience. Just steps from local shops, island restaurants, and the free trolley for easy access to everything Anna Maria Island has to offer.

Highlights
• Beachfront condo with Gulf views
• Direct Beach Access
• 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
• 1 King, 2 Twins
• Screened-in balcony
• Outdoor dining and lounge
• Washer and dryer
• 1 Parking Space
• Near Holmes Beach Towne Center, tennis courts, and skate park

Step onto your screened balcony and enjoy panoramic Gulf views while sipping your morning coffee or watching the sun set over the horizon. The balcony features a full-size outdoor dining table and lounge chairs, making it an inviting space to relax and dine outdoors. Direct private stairs lead you from the building to the sandy shoreline, giving you effortless access to Holmes Beach’s white sands.

Inside, the living area is filled with natural light from sliding glass doors and offers comfortable seating with a sofa, armchairs, and TV. The fully equipped kitchen has ample counter space, storage, and modern appliances, plus beautiful views while you cook. The adjacent dining area with a large oval table for four makes gathering easy and enjoyable.

The primary suite is a peaceful retreat with a king bed and ensuite bathroom featuring a shower/tub combo. The second bedroom includes two twin beds, perfect for children or additional guests, with a nearby hall bath offering a walk-in shower for added convenience.

Room Details
• Primary Bedroom: King bed, ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo
• Second Bedroom: Two Twin beds

This condo includes a washer and dryer, assigned covered parking, and proximity to Holmes Beach attractions including tennis courts, a skate park, and the Holmes Beach Towne Center for shopping and dining. Guests can also hop on the Anna Maria Island trolley to explore Pine Avenue, Bridge Street, and beyond.

With direct Gulf access, stunning views, and a prime Holmes Beach location, Gulf Shores #106 is the perfect spot for your next Anna Maria Island getaway.

Book your stay today and enjoy beachfront living at its finest!

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This home is managed by Anna Maria Vacations, an Anna Maria Island property management company.

This property participates in our Professional Linen Program. In Anna Maria Vacation's continuous effort to bring only the best quality experience to our guests, we are proud to offer a professional linen service at this property to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you with high-quality linens that are in place and ready for your use upon your arrival. These high-quality linens are washed in a commercial setting using the latest and best technology.

With host approval before check-in, this property accepts dogs only (No cats or other animals are allowed). An additional pet fee will apply. See our Anna Maria Vacations Rental Policies for full details.

We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.

Please Remember: "You are vacationing in a residential area. 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." *Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This smoke-free condo features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,056 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

827

Reviews

AMI Escape! Direct Beach Access, Gulf Views and Walk to Holmes Beach Shops Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was perfect, the management company was extremely responsive when contacted over a couple of issues however the unit is in need of some attention. The furnishings were worn and some items were dirty.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L., Johnstown, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing time. Convenient checkin, print responses and had everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aylin U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location and unit

My family and I truly enjoyed every minute staying in this house and how convenient and beautiful the location is! We spent every day going back and forth from the beach at various times, as it is just steps away. The kitchen is fully stocked with equipment for every possible need. We did not experience any issues with the AC as others have mentioned, it was working quite well so it must have been fixed! The property is located nearby Trolley Station 13 and we enjoyed using that service at times. Property management was very attentive and checked in to ensure we had our questions answers and that we had what we needed for our stay. Check in and check out process was extremely simple and convenient, and we enjoyed having a door code so that we did not have to keep track of a key. All in all would highly recommend staying at this property and appreciate a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

We absolutely loved this property. It’s exactly as described. The back screened in porch overlooks the beach and there’s a back door leading to the beach, which is awesome. Super clean and we would like to stay again. The area of Holmes Beach is very quiet so it was perfect for my husband and I.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect locale on the beach!

Ideal location - prob least crowded portion of the beach. Waters are a clear blue/green and there are many fun shore birds to watch. Powdery sand, not many shells - but a drive to Lido beach isn’t far and has tons of nice shells. Recommend Hurricane Hanks and Ginny's & Jane E's Cafe and Gift Store!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great condo/needs new/cleaned furniture

The property and property managers were great. The only complaint is that we were not comfortable using the living room. The chairs were dirtier than anything I’ve ever seen. So much so that the arms of the chairs were black with stains also on the couch. We knew it was “outdated”, but did not realize how dirty the furniture would be.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Clean and good location. Perhaps an update is needed? Also, sliding doors to deck are very difficult to operate.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., New Albany, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Screened porch with A GREAT VIEW!

Beautiful view of the ocean and great sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Halina K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We loved staying at this condo. Having breakfast with an ocean front view was amazing. The beach was just a few steps away. We had some issues with the internet and microwave after the storm, but they were solved in a timely manner. We just wished we had four beach chairs instead of two since the condo sleeps four. The decor is a bit dated, especially the bathrooms, but everything was very clean. Overall, we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dolores M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second Honeymoon

We could not have not asked for a more beautiful place or view!! ❤️
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meg C., Atlanta, US

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect view of the ocean and beach

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Gulf Shores and will definitely be back. Location was perfect and close to town and grocery stores. We rented bikes and used these to get around. Checkin was a breeze and property manager was very easy to communicate with. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Karla E., Shawnee Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing vacation

We had a great time!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vance S., Saline, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

A restful stay

The condo was just what, and where, we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol C., Weirsdale

Liked: Cleanliness

Holmes beach

This was a perfectly outfitted unit, comfortable seating and great beds. Fully equipped kitchen. Very quiet beach traffic. Nice beach chairs etc. In storage room. Wished for an elevator when bringing in baggage. Although it was cloudy and rainy most of our time, it was still very relaxing and we definitely would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location on Holmes Beach!

We were pleasantly surprised by the accommodations and location of this property. The accommodations were just as they appeared in the description. The location on the beach was phenomenal! We walked right out onto the beach everyday and our area was never crowded like the resort and public beach areas appeared to be. This was our first time visiting and would book the same spot again. Our only suggestion would be to bring a fan for the bedrooms, as they didn’t get the air circulation as other rooms did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

David W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Condo need a lot of repairs

The condo needs a lot of work to repair issues, you sent out a maintenance man who did nothing that was asked of him. Ant on Lanai, sliding glass doors if shut completely won’t reopen That why one door was open at check in. A/c needed to run a lot more to keep up. Vehicle blinds were missing a lot of blades. Other were torn all he did was repair with metal clip one torn one. Other blades were in master. Bedroom closet. Other issues addressed with Mgr over phone. Refrig set to Max cold so it froze up all items we put in Refrigerator/toilet runs on and off. Bugs in unit hall bathroom and laundry room and adj hall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was a perfect vacation for us. Thank you

This property needs some update but with that view, OMG you don't need anything else. My kids love it and we enjoy that week to the max. Thank you so much. We will return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Condo review

Location wonderful was clean but could use some updates. Blinds don’t work well sliding door very hard to open. Washer didn’t get given until end of trip which was frustrating. Laundry room door slats falling off. Overall we still loved the location and place and would rent again in the future if available
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

deb m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holmes Beach @ Gulf Shores

Great location right on beach. Very nice screened in lanai and gorgeous view of the Gulf! Beach was quiet in this area. Close to shopping & restaurants. The unit needs some maintenance. Vertical blinds broken, slider doors not working well & stove top has some bad burned on spots that affect cooking. The size of the unit is bigger than it looks in pictures! Good place to stay for 1-2 weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice condo, better lanai!

Nice condo that is accurate to the online listing. As others have said, the decor could use some updates and the master bedroom mattress was just ok. But it is a very spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath condo that is perfect for a family of 4. Every room has a television and the washer/dryer was a nice extra. The best part is the huge lanai with the perfect ocean view. One thing that would make the lanai even better is a larger table so you could eat a meal as a family. The current one is too small for that. Last comment is not about the condo but directed to Anna Maria Vacations, the management company. Providing only 1 trash bag per can is not reasonable. Visitors, especially those of us that fly, do not want to buy a box of trash bags so that we have the additional 1-2 needed for the week. And If we do buy a box, what do you do with the excess when we don’t pack it for home? Every other condo we’ve ever rented at least puts 1 extra bag in the condo per can. The supply of dish detergent, paper towels and toilet paper was sufficient for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Claudia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Loved the direct access to beach and the broad lanai. The unit is dated but very functional.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

C. S., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Very enjoyable

The location is positively perfect! The size of the unit allowed some space for personal time. The property manager was exceptional, following through promptly with aby issues.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This condo is close to everything, most importantly, the beach!! You are right on the beach. Great view from the lanai. It rained a lot the first few days we were there so we spent a lot of time on the lanai. The beach was great. Lots of room to store your chairs, etc. Tge beds were comfortable and the condo was clean. It’s a bit older, but it’s been well taken care of. Anna Maria is a great place to get away from everything and relax. We would live to come back someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

SO RELAXING!

My first words into the condo was, "it smells nice." It was a clean, efficient apartment. There were plenty of towels, beach towels, and dishes. There were some beach items available and even a fishing pole. It was a small condo so there wasn't a lot of noise. I loved the beach area because it was smaller and so there wasn't crowding. The only reason I didn't give it a full 5star rate is because the mattress and pillows weren't real comfortable, but they were okay. The toilets were the tiny older kind, which wasn't a big issue, but it had to be flushed at least twice every time. Even if I just dropped a tissue in, it would still have to be flushed several times. No big deal, just a little annoying. I LOVED our time here and I would definitely recommend it and I would definitely go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019