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Gulf Front Paradise - Walk Out to the Beach!

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On the beach
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 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
  • ‪The Kokonut Hut - ‬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.

Gulf Front Paradise - Walk Out to the Beach!

VRC16-000517

Front and center on the Gulf. Four Beach Lovers Unit 2 is a completely renovated beachfront retreat in Holmes Beach where paradise isn't a promise—it's the view from your private covered patio. Step directly onto white sand with the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico just feet away.

Why This Location Creates Lifelong Fans
Year after year, guests return to Four Beach Lovers, calling it their "happy place" and vacation tradition. They're drawn to the unbeatable combination: true beachfront access, peaceful surroundings, and the convenience of walking to shops and restaurants. Mornings begin with coffee on the patio watching dolphins. Afternoons are spent steps away on the sand. Evenings end with Gulf breezes and sunset colors painting the sky.

True Beachfront Living
Unit 2 sits front and center directly on the Gulf, offering the same unobstructed water views and spectacular sunsets as Unit 1. There's no road to cross, no boardwalk to navigate—just your patio, a few steps, and you're on one of Anna Maria Island's quietest, most beautiful stretches of sand.

Four Beach Lovers features four one-bedroom units. Units 1 and 2 are beachfront with direct gulf views, while Units 3 and 4 offer garden views at better pricing. Traveling with extended family or friends? Rent multiple units to vacation together. The property's tropical landscaping, charming gazebo with fountain, and porch swings create a welcoming island atmosphere.

Completely Renovated & Sustainably Powered
Following an extensive year-long renovation completed in late 2025, Unit 2 is brand new throughout. Every detail has been reimagined—from furnishings to fixtures. The entire property now runs on solar power, reflecting a commitment to environmental sustainability.

The renovation includes a beautifully updated kitchen with wine fridge, renovated bathroom with walk-in shower, all-new furnishings and decor, and modern technology throughout. Smart TVs in living room and bedroom, ultra-fast WiFi (up to 1 gig), and quality finishes make this Four Beach Lovers at its finest.

Sleeping & Amenities
King bed in bedroom with Smart TV, comfortable sleeper sofa in living room. Accommodates up to 4 guests. The covered patio is your outdoor living space—perfect for morning coffee, reading, or sunset happy hour. Charcoal grills available onsite. Beach chairs provided. Free shared laundry room. Linens, towels, and beach towels included.

Prime Holmes Beach Location
Holmes Beach offers the best of Anna Maria Island—quiet residential charm with convenient access. Publix is blocks away. Walgreens and shopping nearby. Free island trolley stops close by for car-free exploration.
One week minimum (City requirement). One car per unit. Not pet-friendly. WiFi up to 1 gig.

Guest Reviews
"We always stay here when we visit the island and it never disappoints."
"We stayed for the 4th time and absolutely love this place. Perfect location, steps from the sand and the shaded porch is perfect."
Professionally 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 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 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

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

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
  • 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

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

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