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Surf Side Beach House hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals

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A modern house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.
A modern two-story house with a garage, large windows, and a balcony.
A floor plan of a hotel with multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, closets, and a staircase.
A modern living room with a large TV, two sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, and a dining area with a table set for four.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master 1

1 King Bed

Master 2

1 King Bed

Master 3

1 King Bed

Master 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master 4

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room Main Floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Consider Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar for a night out or Fish Hole Adventure Golf if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surf Side Beach House hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surf Side Beach House hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf Side Beach House hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals on 29 November 2026 start from NZ$9,286, 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.

How much is parking at Surf Side Beach House hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Surf Side Beach House hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surf Side Beach House hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Surf Side Beach House hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals located?

This family-friendly Holmes Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Manatee Public Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house & even better location

This house is extremely clean, very bright, plenty of space and steps from the beach. It’s just far enough from the causeway for P&Q but not too far where it’s a chore to head back on land or to the southern beaches.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2025
Hi Jason, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Surf-Side Beach House. This home is in a prime location - right across from the beach, and mid island. We love the windows in the living room which really brightens up the space! We do hope to host you again the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular vacation home

This home will blow away your imagination in regards to location to the beach restaurants and anywhere in Annamarie Island. The owner has not skimp on any expense to make the house one to remember. We will surely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2023
We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay! We would love to host you again on your next trip to Anna Maria Island. Thanks for staying with Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation on AMI

My family and I had the best time on this vacation. The house was beautiful, clean, and very accommodating. The location to the beach couldn’t have been more convenient as well as the amenities that the property offered (bikes, beach canopy, umbrella, chairs, etc)! We would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2023
Hi Rebecca, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Surf-Side Beach House. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay. This home is beautiful and such a great proximity to the beach. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the other items the home offered as well. We look forwrd to hosting you the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect

This house couldn’t have been better. The layout is great. The pool and outdoor areas are incredible. The house was clean, and right across the street from the beach. I highly recommend, and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Hi Brandon, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Surf-Side Beach House. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay! This home is in a great location, just a walk across the street. We look forward to hosting you the next time your travels bring you to Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Trendy Beach House

House was modern and roomy. Four king bedrooms with in suite baths was perfect for our family. Beach was literally a one minute walk. Only disappointment was the pool was never tested or cleaned while we were there as promised.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2021
We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for your review. We apologies re: the pool. It is serviced 2 x weekly - is there any chance you might have missed them? We will follow up with the pool company and make sure this doesn't happen again. Thanks again for staying and we would welcome you back absolutely any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, spacious, well appointed

This was our second time renting this house. Beautifully decorated and well maintained. The bulters pantry is a wonderful extra as are the wine fridge and soda fridge. Nice linens and plenty of pool towels. Kitchen is well stocked and the internet access reliable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2022
Hi Carol, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Surf Side Beach House. I am so happyto hear you enjoyed your stay at our property. We cannot wait to host you again at Surf Side Beach House!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful. It’s large enough that no one felt on top of each other in a group of 7. I should have inquired more about what supplies/accessories they had for the beach and pool; I over packed. Everything you could possibly think of was there, beach stuff- toys, chairs (I think were 8), wagon, umbrella, boogie boards, rafts, floats. Along with pool supplies - life jackets, toys, floats, towels. Even a couple of bikes. So close to the beach was a plus. There were a couple of small issues but nothing that compromised our trip, broken dresser drawers and cleaning issues. Would love to rent again when back in AMI.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely LOVED Surf Side! The house was clean and beautifully appointed. It is ideally located between 2 beach accesses and it took us about 5 minutes to walk from the house onto the beach. The pool and hot tub are absolutely beautiful and were clean when we arrived and serviced halfway through our stay. The beds and linens were lovely and that’s coming from someone who won’t sleep on anything less than 600 thread count sheets. I was skeptical about the provided beach towels but they were excellent too, I think I counted 8 of them and they are fairly large and thick. Some things I think the house could use: a full length mirror, a laundry basket, and a beach canopy/umbrella. Some of the older reviews said there was a canopy but we searched and couldn’t find one. Other than those minor details though, it was perfect. We’re a family of 5, but could’ve easily fit another couple families in the house with us. Absolutely stunning home, we hope to re-book in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from Surf Side Beach House hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals on 2 November 2026
Shane, thank you so much for this wonderful review! 🌴 We’re thrilled your family loved Surf Side, and it means a lot that the linens passed the 600-thread-count test and the beach towels won you over! We’re so glad you enjoyed the walk to the beach, the pool, and hot tub. Thank you also for the helpful suggestions. We love hearing what guests would find useful, and we’ll be reviewing them with our team. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Anna Maria Island soon! 🐚🌅
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House!

Really enjoyed the house. We had 4 couples and each had there own king bedroom and private bath. Had a few minor issues at check-in but they were quickly taken care of with a phone call. We were a little concerned about being on Gulf Drive but the way the house is set up it was very private. The outdoor and pool are are wonderful. Very short walk to the beach. I would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2021
Hi Kyle! Thank you for reviewing us. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Looking forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sunshine & Good Times

We had booked "Surfside" but just the day before we arrived we were moved to a different location/house "Sunshine & Good Times" this was due to the clean up on Anna Maria hadn't been completed at "Surfside". The S> house had exactly the same requirements that we had originally picked out, elevator, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a pool. A beautiful property. Which all six of us enjoyed immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2025
Hi Malcolm, Thank you for taking the time to review our property. I'm so sorry to hear we had to move you, but glad that this home had the same amenities you were looking for in home. We do hope we can host you again at Surf-Side Beach House!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Siblings trip

Rooms were all very spacious and clean. Had some elderly family members with walking issues and the elevator came in very handy. Spent alot of time in the hot tub and pool. Liked having bikes available to ride around the neighborhood and the trolley stop was very close. Glad there was a wagon available to bring our stuff to the beach. Beach chairs werent the best but we did make use of them. We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend this place to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 December 2023
Hi Gail, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Surf Side Beach House. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay! We are so glad you enjoyed all the amenities this home has to offer. We will take a look at the chairs and possibly replace them.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home!

This house was perfect for our family. The layout was fantastic with each bedroom having it’s own private bath and an amazing open concept kitchen/ living area. The pool area was a perfect area to still have fun during tropical storm Elsa. The beach is only one block away which made it convenient if anyone in our family needed to go back and cool down. Be careful when using the beach chairs- a couple of us have permanent rust stains on our swim suits. There are a few that need replacing. Overall- a great location and beautiful house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This house honestly could not have been any better. It is directly across the street from the beach. The house is beautiful and in immaculate shape. It was SO clean. The backyard is beautiful! The pool is heated and the hot tub is awesome. There is a seating area with a gas fireplace and a TV. There is another area with a grill and dining table with 8 chairs. There are 4 beautiful bedrooms with attached bathrooms. There is also another room downstairs with 4 twin beds in it. The elevator makes moving luggage from floor to floor very easy. The rooftop deck is great to watch the sun set. The kitchen has SO MUCH it in. Stocked with seasonings, some storage containers, coffee. Management responds immediately if you have a question or need something. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Hi Misty, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat, Surf Side Beach House. This house has amazing views, and is great at accommodating. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family vacation house

House was beautiful, plenty of room and clean. Outside living area is amazing. Beach is a 2 minute walk. Perfect for family vacation. Had 6 adults, a 3 year old and 7 month old; everyone had their own space. House had pretty much everything you need. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation of a Lifetime

My family convened from all over the country for a week’s celebration of my 80th birthday. Being in this lovely spacious home with its many amenities, as well as its proximity to the beach, was absolutely perfect. Our dream is to spend another week at Surf Side.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to beach! Great home!

Awesome amenities and location. Thank goodness my son knew how to operate a pool, because the pool company was not seen until our last day. Only downfall! The rest was spot on!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2022
Hi Sue, Thank you for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We're sorry to hear the pool company did not show up until your last day. We do strive to go above and beyond for all of our guests, and wish we could have gotten them there sooner. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10 out of 10 stars!!

We had the perfect Anna Maria Island get away in this house. It was spectacular! It looks just like the online pictures; magazine worthy. The house was clean and had everything we could possibly need, down to the last sand toy. It's the perfect home for a large family: a beautiful great room with a very large table for family dinners and playing board games- but plenty of space to find your own quiet corner. It was a very short walk to the beach, basically right across the street. The code for the access, the check in screen in the house, good communication with the management company, all made for a seamless stress free stay. We LOVED not having to scrub bathrooms and mop floors upon departures like some other places. We would return here FOR SURE!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2022
Hi Kathrin, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Beach Retreat. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We strive to go above and beyond our guests, including having those screens for easy access to the management company. We are so glad that you found everything that you needed in the home. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

The property is beautiful and well equipped. Our family enjoyed the pool and the beach is easily accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

The house was in a perfect location right across the street from the beach. The cleanliness was sub par. Outside area, pool were dirty and sun flower seeds all over inside and out. Overall I would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2021
Hi Josh, Thank you for reviewing our property. We would love to host you again in the future to show you the subpar cleaning is not our standard. I do hope you give us a chance to host you in the future. /
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

I want to rate this house higher

First the positives: the house is a great size and layout for a large party (we were 10, incl 4 kids), the location is perfect with a 2 minute walk to the beach, the pool area is great including shady outdoor seating. Now the areas for improvement: the elevator did not work which is a challenge for older visitors or people who don’t want to carry luggage three floors, the dishes were dirty and the pots and pans in bad shape, the oven didn’t work. Net result: we enjoyed our stay as we could work around the areas needing improvement, but this house could go from good to great with some attention to detail and repairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2021
Hi William We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay but disappointed you didn't mention any of the items you listed below to us during your stay. We did receive a call the first Sunday you arrived about the elevator and someone was there that day to fix it (it turned out one of the children closed the elevator door without also closing the gate, which locks the door). As for the other items - we have never had any complaints but would have been happy to replace pots and pans if needed. The oven works. It is a Thermador and has a number of safety features. When maintenance looked at it, they had no issues turning it on. Again, a quick call could have solved this problem.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

Fantastic house with everything you will need. Great place for four couples. Close to beach. Plan to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific Vacation

This property is beautiful, well appointed and equipped. They thought of everything from the beach cart, beach chairs, bicycles and beach towels for the pool. Just a very short walk to a gorgeous beach. We all loved the roof top deck for morning coffee, sunset viewing and cocktails. We all hope for a repeat next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Vacation

My family and our parents loved the house and our stay in the island! The house was more than we could’ve imagined! It was clean and so spacious! The beds were so comfortable after swimming in the pool and a quick walk to the beach hitting the waves. We absolutely loved this house and can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place to Rejuvenate!

After 16 months of no travel due to Covid we were in need of a get- away and especially beach time. This was our first stay in AMI and a substitute for our annual May Anguilla trip. We splurged on this property and so glad we did. The home and weather made our stay a 10. The house is just as pictured. We so appreciated touches in the house -unusual in a rental - such as the fabulous artwork, Hunter Douglass electronic controlled blinds, top of the line appliances, great linens, beautiful landscaping. The BBQ area was spacious and perfect for dinners. The big roof top deck showcased sunrises and a perfect spot for morning coffee. The pool was amazing - large, great temperature and a most lovely place to chill after the beach which was a short cross the street walk. We thought maybe being on Gulf Drive would be noisy but we were just north enough that noise was not an issue. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular house

This was our first trip to Anna Marie and the vacation home was spectacular! It had everything we needed for the week! The house was decorated top notch. It worked out perfect for 3 family's and even 2 little children. Our favorite part was the pool and hot tub which we utilized daily. The pool guy even came to check it out while we were there. It was a great location to shops , restaurants and quick easy walk to the beach right across the street! Checking in and out was a breeze. We would definitely recommend this house and consider staying there again..
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2021
We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for your 5 * review, we can't wait to have you back :)
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