Sea Oats: Anna Maria Island Family Retreat with Pool Just Steps from the Beach!

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a thatched umbrella, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
A two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor furniture, and a covered patio area.
A pool area with a curved edge, outdoor seating, and a thatched-roof structure.
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered patio area.
An outdoor patio with a round table, wicker chairs, ceiling fans, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Common Area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Half Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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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. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea Oats: Anna Maria Island Family Retreat with Pool Just Steps from the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea Oats: Anna Maria Island Family Retreat with Pool Just Steps from the Beach!?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Oats: Anna Maria Island Family Retreat with Pool Just Steps from the Beach! on 29 January 2027 start from NZ$17,629, 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 Sea Oats: Anna Maria Island Family Retreat with Pool Just Steps from the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sea Oats: Anna Maria Island Family Retreat with Pool Just Steps from the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Oats: Anna Maria Island Family Retreat with Pool Just Steps from the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Oats: Anna Maria Island Family Retreat with Pool Just Steps from the Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Manatee Public Beach and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This house has an amazing layout. It was perfect for our families. The pool is great and its proximity to the beach and shops, made a car rental not necessary!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2026
It sounds like Sea Oats by AMI Accommodations was the perfect setup for your families, Mary! We’re so glad the spacious layout gave everyone room to relax and enjoy time together, while the pool added another fun place to unwind. Being within easy reach of the beach and shops without needing a car is such a great way to experience Anna Maria Island. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Sea Oats for another memorable getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close enough to walk to the beach. Big enough for my large family. Beautiful pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2026
Having plenty of room for a large family, a beautiful pool, and the beach within walking distance sounds like a pretty great island setup, Kim! We’re glad Sea Oats by AMI Accommodations gave your family a comfortable place to spread out and enjoy your time together. We hope you made lots of good memories and would love to welcome your family back for another stay on Anna Maria Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot just steps from the beach! My kids loved the pool! Everything was clean and in good working order. We were also in a great walkable spot for coffee/restaurants/souvenirs. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay—thank you, Caitlin! Sea Oats by AMI Accommodations really is a great spot for an easy island getaway. Being just steps from the beach and within walking distance to coffee, restaurants, and shops makes everything feel effortless. We love hearing the kids had a blast in the pool and that the home felt clean and comfortable throughout your stay. That’s exactly what we hope for with our spacious, family-friendly homes. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime for another relaxed, coastal getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home in Anna Maria. The house was exactly as described, very clean and great for our large family. The house is only steps from the beach which can’t be beat. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of towels. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2026
What a great family getaway—thanks for sharing, Katie! We’re so glad Sea Oats by AMI Accommodations was a perfect fit for your group. Being just steps from the beach really makes it easy to enjoy every moment, and it’s great to hear the home felt clean, comfortable, and well stocked. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another laid-back island stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience, Steve. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So close to the beach

We had an amazing time and loved the house. Just 3 houses from the beach....hard to get much better than that. Management company was great to work with, took care of our every need.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2021
Scott, Thank you for your review on Sea Oats! We are so glad you enjoyed the home and the convenience it allows in regards to the beach. We are always here to help, and are glad to hear that our team was able to assist you during your stay. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place close to the beach

The Place was great and close to beach. The pool did not get a lot a sun during the day due to all the palm trees which was a little disappointing. Overall great house for our families.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Melissa. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

The house was a perfect size for our group of 12. It was too cold and windy for the beach for a couple of days, so we spent a lot of time in the warm pool and hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2025
Thank you for choosing us for your recent stay! Every review and every star you give us makes a huge difference to our success. If you enjoyed your stay, we'd love your 5-star review! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A great house in a great location

My wife, 5 young kids and I all really enjoyed our stay at this house. We especially loved the pool, hot tub, and the short distance to the beach. We brought up a couple of minor issues, and the management was right on top of them. We are looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us at Sea Oats and that our staff was helpful. We hope to see you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing vacation

Big beautiful clean house. We were four families. Beautiful swimming pool. Really close to beautiful beach. We spent a lot of day and night time near pool after beach. Great communication with us. Thanks a lot from everyone
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2020
Thank you for the great review! We are so excited to hear that you had such a great stay at Sea Oats and enjoyed the pool area. We look forward to having you stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The home was spacious and very nice. Location was great as it was a very short walk to the beach.

Overall experience was great with the exception of the neighbors behind the property. They felt our kids were too loud during the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location and house

We arrived for a 50th birthday party with 11 people. The house was awesome and stocked with everything we needed. The location was perfect best to the beach. The pool made the afternoons fun for relaxing and having a few drinks. The house is close to everything in the island and quiet when everyone went to bed. The elevator was an added bonus for moving luggage. Thanks for an excellent stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Jason. We are glad you and your group enjoyed the home, pool, and fantastic location. We hope to host you all again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time in Anna Maria Island at the Sea Oats! Beautiful home only a few houses from the beach. Easy 2 min walk to a wonderful quiet beach. The house was beautiful and spacious with 6 bedrooms and plenty of room to spread out. Heated Pool was very nice to come home to after a fun day at the beach!Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of seating for a large group. Really enjoyed our time at the house and would definitely recommend! Note: the ping pong table in the pictures is no longer here and if the weather is below 60 the pool may not heat properly (only impacted 1-2 days) , but we had a great time in spite of the weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2026
Hi, Jenn, thank you for staying with Anna Maria Island Accommodations at Sea Oats! We’re so glad to hear your group had an amazing time and loved the spacious layout, comfortable beds, and that easy walk to a quiet stretch of beach. The heated pool is always a favorite after a day in the sun, and we appreciate you sharing those helpful notes for future guests as well. It sounds like you made the most of your island getaway, weather and all. We’d love to welcome you back to Anna Maria Island again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place and great location!

We really enjoyed our stay here. We had 2 families and 12 people, and it never felt crowded. The elevator did stop working, but they had it fixed immediately. This was very important to us bc one of us has a medical condition that necessitated the need of it instead of it being just a nice convenience. Also, the location is prime. It's on a dead end street, so you don't get any through traffic. Great for families with young kids. Ammenities were good, and their relationship with the rental company made things very easy- it was there when we arrived and they picked up when we left. Also, a rare thing is they had quite a few board games-nice addition. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for taking your time to let us know about your stay with us at Sea Oats. We love knowing that our guests enjoyed their stay! Our team is glad to have been able to rectify the elevator problem in a timely manner. Sea Oats truly is a beautiful home in a great and quiet location and we would love to have you stay with us again for your future Anna Maria Island vacation needs!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location was perfect

Just steps away from the beach, could not ask for a better location. The pool and hot tub were an added treat. Location to stores, restaurants, some within walking distance. The rental company made it easy to check-in and check out. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Easy beach access for the kids

We choose this rental as we have 3 year olds to 13 year olds and we did not want to cross a busy street to get to the beach. This location was perfect. Just a few blocks from the sand. The side street dead ends at the beach like the photos show. No busy roads to cross. We really enjoyed the location and beach access. The pool was great. Was happy they had a nice grill by the pool. We had 2 families stay for a total of 10 people. Easily accommodated everyone. In addition, family living nearby joined us for dinners and we squeezed everyone in👍Stores and restaurants were an easy 4 block walk. I would stay here again. As avid cooks, Kitchen supplies were basic, like others commented. But enough to make some big dinners.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and wonderful amenities

Property manager was awesome and attentive. Location was nice, a short walk to beach. Property was excellent for our family vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2020
Hi Adrian, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a great review for Sea Oats. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to having you back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

family getaway

Super location. Could have better kitchen accessories. No baking sheets. Dull knives. Skillet with Teflon worn off. But overall appearance was good of the house, bed rooms, and living space was good. Excellent response from managers except for the elevator being inoperable from the time we arrived on Sat until Mon. mid morning . Main reason for renting this house was it was close to the beach and had an elevator. While management offered to come over and help with baggage- that was not our problem. It was that one member of our party has difficulty with stairs. Suggest management check all rentals on the day they are to be rented and not depend on previous renters to tell them of any problems. We rent a house every year about the same time and the elevator problem was a big one for us. Would tell you to rent this place because it is close to the beach and has a heated pool. Just don't pay extra to have it heated three degrees hotter, because it doesn't happen Hot tub was a nice temp and was used arly Very nice pool area and grill to enjoy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sea Oats “Not A Brand New Property”

We were excited for our vacation because when we booked the property it was advertised and still is advertised as being a brand new six bedroom four and a half bath house. Upon checking in on Saturday, we were told there would be no cold water at the kitchen sink because the faucet was leaking and the water had to be turned off and a plumber would not arrive until Monday morning. Not much we could do but live with it because the owner of the property would not pay extra for a Saturday service call. After we had dinner with our large group we went to use the dishwasher and it did not work either. It was not going to be much fun washing dishes for the next few days but again what can you do. Monday morning we woke up and one person in our group happened to go down to the garage and found the ceiling drywall was soaking wet with water and drywall dripping all over my fathers car. Called management and they came out and turned the water off completely at the kitchen sink, but we were assured the plumber was on his way. It was a long one mile trip from the plumbing company which is located on the island, finally showed up at 445pm. I questioned him and he said he only got the call fifteen minutes before that. By this time we were pretty frustrated along with many small things like both master shower lights that didn’t work, living room lamp bulb burnt out and three plastic pieces that feel off of each refrigerator drawer the first time we went to use them. I’m thinking it would have been a better business decision for the property owner to pay extra for a Saturday repair and all of this could have been avoided.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We can’t apologize enough for the plumbing problems at the home. Unfortunately plumbing issues such as this are unforeseen. The plumbing company was notified right away when we were made aware of the leak, so it was the plumbing service tech himself that was dispatched 15 minutes before he arrived to the home. Our maintenance logs show that your other issues such as light bulb replacements were taken care of when reported. We certainly did not intend on the listing to be a misrepresentation and have since updated the advertising. We thank you for staying with us and we appreciate your feedback. We hope you enjoyed your visit to this beautiful island and come back again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Needs Care

We had a big family group that enjoyed this well designed property with its lovely pool and proximity to the beach. The bedroom and bathroom layout is superb. The property, however, needs care. The two top floor king mattresses are tired and sag ( a comment on a previous review.) The paint on the master bedroom ceiling is stained around the pot lights. The pool furniture is very frayed and one seat is caved in. The barbecue was so dirty that it caught fire when we used it. The barbecue implements are rusted. There is no light above the barbecue, so we used a phone light in the absence of a flashlight. The slip covers on the living room chairs are dirty. There were several other smaller things that I assume are fixed by now (broken fridge drawers, oven drawer stuck, two piece toaster instead of four for a place this size, etc.) Charles C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great

Loved the location. House and pool were great except for a couple of the king beds have terrible mattresses and the satellite and WiFi sucked. Overall though, great
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Another great week at Sea Oats

We have rented this property before so we were familiar with it. Since we rented previously, the code has changed and the bathroom off the pool area is no longer available. This was a minor inconvenience because we had young children who spent long hours in the pool. We paid an additional amount to have the pool heated a little warmer for the kids and that was a good decision although we did have nice weather. Upon arrival we had no electricity in some areas of the house but the realty company sent someone out promptly. We love the location of this house, near beach, grocery store, CVS, and beach cafe.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ideal for a large extended family

We had 9 adults, a two year old and 2 9 month old babies. There was plenty of room to house the children separate from parents. And the grandparents didn't hear a thing at night when the babies were crying (we slept downstairs). Were able to make use of the hot tub after the pool guy gave us some tips-- the weather was cold, so the pool wasn't used at all. Pool is shaded all day which makes it even colder when the weather isn't good. Walk a block to the beach-- beautiful and so convenient. We could be together but everyone could still do their own thing. Driveway faces south so we were able to be very warm in the sun even though it was 50's and 60's--- just wheeled our lounge chairs out and sunned that way,. Had a couple of issues with propane and ice cube maker-- called the office and they acted immediately to replace the tank and bring us ice until the ice maker was fixed. Awesome staff. They also had some beach chairs and a cart to pull to the beach. Only thing negative was having to buy toilet paper and salt and pepper and basic spices. Seems like a place of this price should provide these basic things. Loved our stay. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great House for Large Family

Our family had a great time staying in this house for a week in mid February. We would rent again if we ever need 6 bedrooms on Anna Maria Island. The location is great. My advice for any one staying here is remember toilet paper and paper towels when you get your groceries for your stay there. Also, there is ALOT of tile in the house including the stairs to go to the second floor so the sound carries and it can get really noisy for people sleeping upstairs when people downstairs are still up and watching TV or hanging out.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Summer beach week

This is a great home...we have rented it for the past two years..wonderful for us.. This year we had a problem with the pool...apparently the pool man says it is tripping and needs to be replaced ..we are hesitant in renting for next summer because of this. It should be repaired. We understand the lights that need to be on but would like to be assured it is functioning properly for our seven grandchildren. If not for this issue all is well. Great location and very accommodating...we have wonderful memories and all our grands love it and look forward to our annual trip. What a beautiful area...
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