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Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations

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Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationWest Coast Surf Shop2 min drive
  • Popular LocationManatee Public Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationAnna Maria Beach6 min drive
  • AirportSarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations

Family friendly with fantastic views and directly on the Gulf of Mexico sound like your idea of a perfect vacation rental? This amazing Anna Maria Island accommodation fits that description perfectly! This spectacular holiday rental is a historic duplex built in the 1930’s and situated on the beautiful island beachfront. Beautifully restored original woodwork can be found throughout. This waterfront rental can accommodate up to 14 guests with 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, plus 2 kitchens and lots of common space. The unique ‘suite like’ arrangement of this rental is perfect for large families or even multiple families with a generous dining room and living area with a spectacular view! The family can all gather on the expansive covered patio to grill some burgers or just relax in the warm ocean breeze.

The Dodt House has everything you need to enjoy your vacation, including premium linens, free wifi, washer and dryer, well appointed kitchens, propane grill, plenty of parking and much much more!

Enjoy your morning cup of coffee on one of your balconies, or take it to-go as you stroll down the beach from your own backyard. Wake the kids up and head down the beach for some volleyball or hop on the free trolley and go for all you can eat pancakes at AMI Beach Cafe on beautiful Holmes Beach. Your options are endless but you may just end up staying on your deck, feet up, sipping a margarita and watching the sunset.

Please note: we may sometimes gladly accept non Saturday to Saturday stays from middle of August to middle of January each year excluding Christmas and New Year week. Please speak with a vacation specialist for more details.

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**The only umbrella that can go in the pool (sun shelf ) is the umbrella with the white pole. It takes two people to open. There are 2 other white umbrellas on the property but those poles are dark metal and they CAN'T go in the pool or they will rust**

**Only ALL Plastic Chairs can sit in the pool on the sun shelf: 2 white lounge chairs and a few blue plastic folding seats. If the blue chairs aren't opened up all the way, they will break. If any other chairs go in the pool, they will cause rust marks**

Max Vehicles Allowed:6 Max Day Guests Allowed:2

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Your booking is with Island Real Estate Vacations. We will send you check-in instructions 30 days prior to your arrival date. Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking. Island Real Estate Vacations will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.

Payment of reservation deposit is considered acceptance of all terms regardless of signature status of contract. Guest is responsible for adhering to the rental terms and dates. Any error on Guest’s part is not the responsibility of the agent. Sub-leasing of your vacation rental is strictly prohibited. A mid-stay clean and charge equal to the standard cleaning fee are required for all stays 21 nights or longer. By providing your phone number, you agree to receive text messages from our company. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.

Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. Please note unless alternative arrangements are made, the bank account or credit card on file will be charged your remaining balance automatically at 60 days. If you do not wish to pay with the bank account or credit card on file, please reach out to pay several days in advance of 60 days prior to your arrival. If you initially paid with an eCheck and received the booking incentive, please remember future payments must also be made with an eCheck. Thank you for choosing eCheck to help reduce the cost of business. Please note the eCheck payment option cannot be used within 14 days of arrival. Any refunds on checks and echecks will be delayed at least 14 days after deposit or until funds are verified.

All our properties provide luxury linens for you to enjoy during your stay.

Property manager

Island Real Estate Vacations
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 2 min drive
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive
  • Anna Maria Beach - 6 min drive
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 3 min drive
  • The Waterfront Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - 5 min drive
  • The Ugly Grouper - 7 min walk
  • Harry's Grill - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations have a pool?

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

Is Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna Rich K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Dodt house
Despite having an unseasonably cold and cloudy two weeks on Ann Maria Island, the Dodt house was a good gathering spot for our family. It is definitely not fancy, and the bathrooms could be updated, but we enjoyed our time here. One note: one of our guests has difficulty with stairs and this house was not easily accessible to them. We made due, but will likely not be able to return because of the stair situation. It was clear from the description that the stairs would be external, but we felt the lighting outside especially at night was difficult and the one bedroom suite in the first floor had a bathroom shower that was not accessible. Other than thar, we LOVED the beach access and all the pool chairs. We left two beach chairs for future guests.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F., Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hurricane interrupted stay
First let me start by saying the property manager Casey was excellent through a bad situation. We arrived 13 of us unpacked stocked up with a week of supplies from Publix and received a phone call a few hours later from the property management team that it looked as if the hurricane was going to dramatically impact our location. about eight hours after this, we got the message that we were in zone A and they were calling for mandatory evacuation. So we had to deal with logistics of relocation until the storm passed. In all of this the real estate management team was fair and took care of us for time lost. The location was amazing and it was adequately stocked. The pool was great for the kids, and the home was clean. The listing is as it is represented.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second annual family and friends trip to this property
This was our second trip to this lovely beach house with our group of 12/13 people. The layout of the house is perfect for a group. It was great to see the updates they made in the past year including the barn door making the 2 separate basement units into 1! Other than several light bulbs needing to be changed - which were addressed and fixed quickly, everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place
Nice furnishings, very comfortable, lots of towels. The 1st and 2nd floors are connected by outside stairs. The back upper deck has a spectacular view of the ocean. The pool is large, beautiful, and well maintained - we used it every day. We loved the 'Astro turf' back lawn and all the toys - especially the Cornhole bean bag toss game. We also made good use of both the gas BBQ and the stone fireplace (where we did in lots of smores). The ocean was steps away via a sandy path through the attractive coastal vegetation. We mostly had the beach and the aquamarine-colored waves to ourselves. We are definitely thinking about reserving the place again next year. Our only dig is that the place is a bit dated but, that said, it is excellently maintained. The addition of a hot tub near the pool would be nice. While we enjoyed many big lunches and dinners on it, the upper deck table could stand an upgrade to a higher table with higher, more comfortable chairs to allow for even better ocean viewing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Split personality
Overall, property was excellent. Lower level is older, needs painting to cover rust and peeling. But we'd join family on the upper level and saw some fabulous sunsets. Pool is perfect. Best access to beach! Good location to shops, etc
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

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