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Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location.

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A spacious living room with wicker chairs, a coffee table, and a TV.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a long sandy beach, clear blue waters, and a dense cluster of buildings along the shore.
A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a swimming pool and greenery outside.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A swimming pool with a covered patio area, lounge chairs, and a barbecue grill.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at LECOM Park, or consider a night out at Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Island Players - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 8 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location.?

As of 10 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location. on 14 November 2026 start from NZ$5,253, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location. located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Players and Holmes Beach Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this property within walking distance to the beach and tons of restaurants and shops just a golf cart ride away
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, one block from the beach. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house & amazing location

Our family had a wonderful stay here. We will book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

We had a wonderful time here, the spot was super clean and hosts were very communicative! We would definitely stay here again, and can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

Great property, great location along with great communication from owners. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Beautiful property, clean, close to the beach. Great outdoor space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is centrally located with easy access to the beach - it's about a two-minute walk. All the equipment you need for the beach (e.g., umbrella, chairs, beach toys) are provided as is a cart to transport everything back and forth. We had a couple of small issues while there (nothing big, just basic house maintenance items) and the owner was very responsive and quick about getting them resolved.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental, great location.

We had a few needs, owner responded right away. Recommend this property highly!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holmes Beach away from home

Great place for our family of 4 , easy walk to beach and pool was wonderful . Had everything you needed for the beach also . Easy walk to uptown shops and restaurants either way of island . Truly was a wonderful stay for our family !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We enjoyed our stay! Everything was wonderful! Beds are very comfortable, pool is beautiful and so refreshing after spending the day at the beach! And the location is convenient to everything and just a short walk to the beach! We would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 4th

The rental was in a great location and perfect for the 4 of us. Enjoyed the short walk to the beach and the pool was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

This was our first trip to Anna Maria Island. We had a great time and the property was just as it was described. Very clean and great central location to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We visit AMI every year and this property was extremely nice for a small family with young children. The beds were comfortable, everything worked well and the kitchen was stocked. The pool is perfect with a great amount of both sun and shade and we enjoyed eating most of our meals outdoors at the covered table near the pool. They also have everything you could possibly want for beach days (wagon, chairs, umbrella, toys, cooler, etc). We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This property is perfectly appointed as well as a perfect location. The host, Carolyn, was wonderful too.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a place!

This place had everything! The inside was spacious and updated while the outside had a covered seating area next to your very own pool. The location was amazing as well. A less than 5 minute walk to the beach or trolley stop, what more could you ask for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beats expectations

Beat our family’s expectations by a mile. Definitely going back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The location and pool were great, and we enjoyed being so close to the beach. However, the home had a noticeable mildew/mold odor throughout our stay. My husband is very sensitive to mold and experienced allergy symptoms and coughing while we were there. We were staying for an extended period and also needed to purchase additional cleaning supplies, which was a minor inconvenience. The mildew odor was the primary issue that affected our comfort.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Updated, well furnished unit. Beautiful private pool and lanai. 3 minute walk to beach. Host is terrific! Cares about her property and is easy to communicate with.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and friendly hosts

Overall things were great. A nice private small pool, convenient golf cart charger, good communication with the hosts. It's exactly as described. My only comment for improvement is that the water pressure in the master bath but everything else compensated for that
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for family

The house was perfect for a family vacation with two children. Only a block to the beach. The pool was great to cool off in the afternoons. The kitchen was stocked for daily breakfast and dinners. Lots of beach and pool toys provided. We used the wagon and umbrella on the beach. The owner called to check in and was very friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation!

We loved AMI and Sea Star Cottage! The property was just as described. Very clean with good amenities! Location is great as it’s a very short walk to the beach. Heated pool was perfect for chilly evenings. Storage closet had all we needed (wagon, cooler, umbrella, chairs, sand toys) for a day at the beach! Owner communication was fantastic and always willing to answer any questions I had prior to our trip. Would highly recommend Sea Star Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

The house was just as it looked in the pictures. Very comfortable and well located on Anna Maria. The backyard and pool were a lovely oasis. Nice to have pool heat included in the price. Thats not always the case! We enjoyed our stay very much. Carolyn, the host was very responsive and easy to contact.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had good time

Only problem refrigerator stuck like dead fish
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation from start to finish

The home was exactly as described. Beautiful quiet neighborhood. Very clean home with everything we needed. You can tell the owner has recently invested in many upgrades to the inside and outside of the property. Pool area clean. Owner furnished chairs, umbrellas, coolers which made traveling so much easier. Communication with Carolyn the owner was terrific. Looking forward to another vacation on Holmes beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island Rental

Home was very neat @ clean and in great location the only negative was TV in living room is smaller than the average and difficult to read/view from seats. If not familiar with Roku remote may be tricky or irritating for some.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
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