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NEW SUMMER RATES! Private patio-Close to everything & trolley-3min walk to beach

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 655.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Anna Maria Sound
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Cortez Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sun Room with Bunks

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

NEW SUMMER RATES! Private patio-Close to everything & trolley-3min walk to beach

This is a fabulously styled cottage is set back 30 yards from the Gulf ocean (one house off the beach as the crow flies) close to the white sandy beaches that make Anna Maria Island so famous.

Large open rooms, this cottage has lots of sunlight and a charming style that will kickoff the perfect vacation. The modern kitchen is fully loaded with a dishwasher, microwave, stove, fridge...and of course, there's an ice maker! Lots of storage for longer stays makes this cozy kitchen easy to enjoy.

When you walk in the front door, you walk through our Florida room with its' cute bunk beds. This is a great place for the kids to kick-back after a day by the sea.

The comfortable living room offers a great place to relax indoors from the sun and you have wifi and television to help keep you occupied. Fans in the living and bedroom mean you can enjoy the perfect weather without sacrificing airflow. But hey, if you like it cooler, the AC is always available. Need more room, the couch is a pull-out which can come in handy.

The bathroom has a tub for soaking and a marble-topped vanity as well as custom one-of-a-kind touches. The fluffy towels are all 100% cotton and will give you that fresh hotel feel.

Your bedroom comes with a king bed that's not too firm, not too soft, and 450-thread count cotton sheets. There are bedside tables lamps, a large closet and of course your own private television.

Just think... when the waves pick up, you can walk to the beach in around 2 minutes down the road or back alley, or why not listen to the ocean from your private patio which is a great place to relax all day. Feeling like a BBQ? Kick on the grill and kickback. This house has everything you could possibly need to enjoy time by the sea.

Your boutique chic, adorable cottage is just a 4-minute walk to coffee shops, the only late-night watering hole on the island, the local Walgreens, and a bike rental store so you never need to drive anywhere. But if you did want to head out, the free trolley that runs up and down the island make getting all over a cinch!

Lastly, there is a washer & dryer located on the back of the property— it's shared by both this cottage and the one next to it.

Property manager

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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Ilexhurst, a neighbourhood in Holmes Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Manatee Public Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW SUMMER RATES! Private patio-Close to everything & trolley-3min walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW SUMMER RATES! Private patio-Close to everything & trolley-3min walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW SUMMER RATES! Private patio-Close to everything & trolley-3min walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW SUMMER RATES! Private patio-Close to everything & trolley-3min walk to beach located?

Located in Ilexhurst, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

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

loved the property

Loved Loved this place. Everything was perfect. The location. Very short walk to the beach. The rental was very clean. Been coming to Anna Maria for 15 years and this was my favorite. Will stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

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

Can’t wait to go back!

Perfect property in a perfect location on a perfect island.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Cute Cottage

Enjoyed the short walk to beach and close to stores for necessities.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

4th year at this property

This is our 4th year at this property we call it our home away from home. Very comfortable clean quiet and close to the beach very nice place highly recommend
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L., Blue Springs

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

Short walk to beach

This is 2nd year for us at this place it's quiet and 2 blocks from beach and very clean love this place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER M.

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

Great beach vacation

The rental was amazing and had everything you could need. Very comfortable and so close to the beach! My daughter loved the bunk bed and the outdoor space was an added bonus!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell J.

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

Great location and just the right size

Great communication with the property manager and the perfect location for the price. We booked this as a last minute trip and couldn’t have been more pleased. It’s the ideal location for a couple or even a couple with two smaller children.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G., Mount Juliet TN, USA

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

Great place!

Very clean, safe, short walk to the beach. Only minor issue was the TV not working however, this did not affect our stay. The outside shower to rinse sandy feet and beach chairs were great! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

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

Excellent

This is a perfect little rental! Cozy, comfortable and close to a beautiful beach. Quiet neighborhood and close to everything. We loved this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike R., Pinckney, MI, USA

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

AMI cottage 150 steps from ocean!

Sleeps 4 comfortably, close to beach, beach chairs, umbrella and wagon provided. Close to great restaurants, we rented bikes, long walks on white sandy beaches. Jojo was very attentive to our needs. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z., Zionsville, Indiana

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

Lovely

Very nice house. Well equipped kitchen and beach equipment. Really loved the location. Appreciate the extra touches that made our stay memorable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vanesa G.

Great place and location!!

This home was perfect for my husband and I. They provide everything you need and if you need something special you are within walking distance of grocery and drug store and even a Dollar Store. Great beach access and close to so much. The home itself is decorating adorably and very homey. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

michael b.

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

Great

Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice C., Bloomfield Twp., MI

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

Close to beach

The house is very cute and is in a great location. We used it during the day mostly but the king bed was used two nights and it was very comfortable. Chairs and cart for the beach were nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

RENEE C., Powder Springs, GA

Great location! Loved the Surf Cottage!

This home is located so close to the beach- 2 minute walk! The cart they provide came in handy! The cottage is decorated so cute and we loved the outdoor space! The kitchen has everything you need and the bed linens are very nice. Julie was great to work with! We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Surf Beach Cottage

The cottage is perfectly located for a relaxing stay on AMI. Communication with the property manager was seamless and thorough. The cottage was as advertised and had everything needed for a great stay. The cottage is located in a quiet neighborhood and is a very short walk to the beach. I would recommend this cottage to anyone wanting a quiet getaway on AMI.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Becky N.

Perfect Cottage

We stayed here with our family of four for just over a week. Cottage was a perfect size and had everything we needed. It was very nice to have beach chairs, an umbrella, and beach cart available for our use as we traveled a long distance to get here. Cottage was decorated beautifully and there was a really nice private patio. Owner and property manager were both very nice and great to work with. We hope to come back soon!!

8/10 Good

Sherrill M.

Terrific location, quiet and safe.

Close to everything we needed. Able to walk everywhere. A little misleading about beach in backyard. Had to go around a condo or two. Needs grips in bottom of tub and grab bar in shower. Would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Quaint Perfection

If you don't book this cottage, you're simply missing out. It was the best vacation my husband and I have had to date! The house was even more than the beautiful pictures have you imagining. Everything was just too cute, cozy and clean!!! Beach items were provided which was perfect for us since we flew in and had limited items we could bring. There is a small shopping center 3 minutes away and easy to walk to for anything you may need. The beautiful beach is a short and easy walk away (honestly if this not being waterfront is what keeps you from renting, it shouldn't, it is practically sitting on the beach). It was easy to get Lyft's from the airport and to restaurants each night but we also used the free trolley and it was great! All restaurants we went to had waterfront views for sunset and amazing food! Overall I want to shout from the mountain top about this place but then it might be booked so often that it's unavailable to me haha!!! Enjoy this place, it is a gem :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Awesome place

We stayed 8 days. This is our 4th year at the same property and we will see you next year. This is very clean and 2 blocks from the beach and in quiet area and close to Publix.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

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

Fabulous Stay!

Cottage was perfect ! Great condition , great location . We loved every detail of the cottage. The outside patio was delightful and grill came in so handy . We highly recommend it and we will be back . This is our second stay two years in a row . Jo Jo was great as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G., Barberton United states

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

Week in Paradise

Loved the cottage Quiet & short walk to beach Cottage had everything we needed with a very accommodating host Beach chairs & wagon so much appreciated & sweet private outdoor area to relax Morning & evening
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Postcard Cottages

Truly a wonderful little home away from home. Absolutely everything you need for a quiet get away. Very comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

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

Great location, clean cottage

We loved this cottage and enjoyed AMI very much! Cottage was very clean and well appointed- beach gear, kitchen items, etc. Location is great too- in the middle of the island in a quiet neighborhood, but an easy drive to either end of island. Loved that we could walk to the nearby shopping center with a few restaurants and retail stores like Walgreens and Publix. The walk to the beach was easy, basically a block and a half either direction. The beach wagon was a huge bonus! The beach was not crowded as it was neighborhood people plus the people from the 10 parking spots at the access. Manatee Beach and others were way more crowded that this area. A few things to note- This is a front to back duplex. This is the front part. So the people in the back part walk past your bedroom and living room windows (sidewalk against house) to get to their front door. Thankfully we had quiet neighbors that didn’t walk back and forth a bunch. That would be annoying because you could hear them easily as they walked by. Laundry is shared, so you walk on same sidewalk against their windows to get to shared shed in their private courtyard to access laundry. This is fine, with courteous neighbors. The bunk room is cute, although hot with all the windows, and probably not suited for kids above age 10 due to weight on the bunk bed. We definitely would rent this cottage again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry N.

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

review

Clean and well maintained. We will look to stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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