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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • 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 a 1-minute drive from Bradenton Beach and 7 minutes from Coquina Beach. .This beach vacation home is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from IMG Academy and 18.3 mi (29.4 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) - 34 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.

Four Beach Lovers 1 | Your Toes in the Sand Within Seconds

VRC16-000516

1BR · 1BA · Sleeps 4 · Direct Gulf Front · Private Patio · 2025 Renovation · King Bed · Wine Fridge · Beach Chairs Provided · Charcoal Grill · 1-Gig WiFi · Walk to Publix
Your toes in the sand within seconds. Four Beach Lovers Unit 1 is a completely renovated gulf-front retreat in Holmes Beach where the beach isn't just close — it's right there. Step off your private patio and you're standing on white sand with the turquoise Gulf of Mexico stretching before you.

Unit 1 faces southwest, directly on the Gulf. That means front-row sunsets every evening, dolphin sightings from your patio most mornings, and a quiet, uncrowded stretch of beach that guests describe as some of the best on the island. This isn't beach access or a short walk to the water — it's the water.

The 2025 renovation took everything down to the studs and rebuilt it. Solar Powered. New kitchen with full-size appliances, dishwasher, and a wine fridge for chilling a bottle before sunset. New bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower and modern fixtures. All new furnishings, new linens, and new smart TVs in the bedroom and living room. The result is a fresh, modern space that still feels like a genuine beach cottage — because it is one.

The king bedroom is a peaceful retreat with its own smart TV. The living room sofa sleeper comfortably handles two more guests, sleeping four in total. Fast 1-gig WiFi and a full cable package make this equally functional for remote workers and families weathering a rainy afternoon.

The patio is where most guests spend most of their time. Beach chairs are stored in the shed — grab them and you're on the sand in seconds. Charcoal grills are available onsite for beachside cookouts. There's no better place on the island to eat dinner than your own patio at sunset with the Gulf in front of you.

Four Beach Lovers has four units total. Units 1 and 2 face the Gulf; Units 3 and 4 offer garden views. The property's tropical landscaping, gazebo with fountain, and old-fashioned porch swings make the grounds feel like a small, private resort.

Holmes Beach puts you in 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 have made Four Beach Lovers their annual tradition — some returning four, five, even twelve years running. They book their next stay before they leave. The location keeps them coming back. The 2025 renovation gives them something brand new to come back to.

Four Beach Lovers Unit 1 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 keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including charcoal grills.
Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited number of on-site parking spaces

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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

  • Water park
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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

  • 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
2531-174478

Four Beach Lovers 1 | Your Toes in the Sand Within Seconds Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View!

Beautiful location just steps from the gulf. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee H., Fishers IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property Beautiful Beach

We stayed here for a week and wanted to stay forever! Condo is great, very well appointed with lots of little.extras. Our condo was directly on the beach. Plenty of beach chairs for us to use along with grills and charcoal. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family vacation!

We enjoyed every minute of our Spring Break vacation at this property. The unit was very clean upon arrival, there was plenty of space for our family of four (with 2 elementary age kids), the kitchen supplies were well-stocked and the beach access was incredible. We loved the convenience of being steps from the gorgeous AMI ocean and spent all day - from sunrise to sunset - enjoying the beach. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Clean property. Nice location. Please consider there is no place to put our things. It would be nice to have hooks or dressers. It was difficult to stay organized as everything was on the floor. Couch needs replaced. More blankets needed for comfort. Management super kind and professional. Very helpful. Definitely would come back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chyanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!!

We enjoyed our first vacation to AMI at this rental! Everything was clean, well decorated, and kitchen was well stocked! The place was perfect for 2 people!! We look forward to returning to this rental in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., Waco, KY

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely beautiful

Even though we had to evacuate for Hurricane Idalia the place itself was perfect. Well stocked, clean, comfortable, and it had that gorgeous view! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible!

Lovely!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing beach access.

We could not have found a better place. The location on the beach was amazing. It was quiet. It was beautiful having meals on the porch. Definitely will stay hear again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home but with beautiful views!

The rental is clean and has everything you will need for the week minus clothes and food! The views are incredible! The beach is literally steps away from the door and is very private! You will not be disappointed!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem

Beautifully located right on the beach! We absolutely loved our week long stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage right on the beach

The beach is literally steps from the door. It was a quiet neighborhood, but very close to a Walgreens and Publix for convenience. I would not describe it as fancy, but extremely clean, cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

GARY S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall, great

We booked this place because of the beautiful view from the deck. But, when we got there, there was a huge black pipe running down the beach, between the house and the beach. Not the view we booked. They are working on the beach and we were not told. We made the best of it. We would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steps to beach

Great location and very close to the beach. Cute but needs some updating for the price.