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Bikinis and Board Shorts B: Private pool, 2-mins to beach!

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A swimming pool with blue chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a house in the background.
A beachfront property with palm trees, a small building with a blue door, and a sandy driveway.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a blue rug. There is a kitchen area with a dining table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and pendant lights.
A pathway leading to a covered outdoor area with lounge chairs and a pool.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and by the sea. 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 happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 44 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 Bikinis and Board Shorts B: Private pool, 2-mins to beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bikinis and Board Shorts B: Private pool, 2-mins to beach!?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bikinis and Board Shorts B: Private pool, 2-mins to beach! on 8 December 2026 start from NZ$4,357, 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 Bikinis and Board Shorts B: Private pool, 2-mins to beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bikinis and Board Shorts B: Private pool, 2-mins to beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bikinis and Board Shorts B: Private pool, 2-mins to beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bikinis and Board Shorts B: Private pool, 2-mins to beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Manatee Public Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best part of the stay was the short walk to the beach. The pool was beautiful, but unfortunately it was difficult to enjoy because of mosquitoes.The biggest downside was the construction next door, which created quite a bit of noise and mess during our stay. We were also disappointed that only two mismatched beach chairs were provided, with no beach umbrella at all. Having adequate beach equipment would have made the stay much more enjoyable for four of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2026
Thank you for the kind words and positive feedback. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in and out process, very clean, close to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2025
Hi Barb, thank you for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome place, steps to the beach

Great place, clean, comfortable and close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you'll visit again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was excellent just steps from the beach. Perfect size for our 2 adults and 2 kids. Kitchen was outfitted, small amount of paper towels and TO were supplied. Plenty of towels. Access to the washer and dryer were a plus. Traveling with kids causes lots of laundry. We had contactless check in and check out. Parking for 2 vehicles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2026
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Bikini's and Board Shorts! Thank you for the feedback. We hope to host you again in the future! Thank you, Sato Rea Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

This was a great property close to the beach! Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
Hi Laura, thank you for the kind words and great review. We are happy to hear you all enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

The rental was clean, the private pool was great and location was excellent just being a very short walk to the beach. Rental company was accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2023
Thank you for the great review! We are glad you all enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Cute 2 bedroom! Really nice to have 2 baths! Couldn’t get much closer to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Thank you for the kind words! So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation in Paradise

The house was easy to find and 5 minutes walk to the beautiful beach. The house was immaculately clean and comfortable. The kids loved the pool for pre and post beach dip. The place was conveniently located to attractions we wanted to see. We highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2025
Hi Rosamunda, Thank you for the kind words and great review. We are glad you all enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to hosting you again! Very much appreciated, Sato Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location location

Our location was perfect to walk to the ocean; get to restaurants and shopping as well as sightseeing! It had all the space we needed for the three adults in our party and will definitely book there again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2023
Hi Terri, thank you for the kind words and great review. We are glad you all enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to hosting you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of space, quiet and close to beach

Exactly as advertised - nothing super fancy but clean and well stocked with lots of space - will happily return!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 February 2024
Thanks for the kind words! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Epic location!

This home is all about the location… steps to the sand on a quiet stretch of emerald green water! Check in was very easy and the company was very responsive and easy to communicate with. Pool was beautiful too. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 December 2023
Hi Aubry, thank you for the awesome review. We are glad you all had a great stay, and we look forward to hosting you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and relaxing

Our family had a wonderful time and will book here again. The beach is so close and my little one enjoyed the pool everyday. The island doesn’t have many attractions but if you want to relax on a gorgeous beach this is the place to be
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Thank you for the kind words and great review! We are glad you all enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to hosting you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Board shorts property

Perfect property for us, 3 minute walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2024
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Spot!

We loved this place. The home was just what we needed for our boys, age 12. The pool was so nice to have at night, after a day at the beach, or a place for morning coffee. Location doesn’t get any better than this - 2 minute walk to beach. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2023
Hi Jill, thank you for the kind words and great review. We are glad you all enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Away from the snow

Good experience
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay! The Rental Team Sato Real Estate Anna Maria, FL
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice stay!

We had a good stay here! There was construction happening on multiple houses right next to/across from the house which we know can’t be helped but photos in the listing did not reflect that. But otherwise the pool was warm and great for our family and the walk to the beach was easy. There were also beach chairs and beach/pool toys which was great, we didn’t need to buy or bring anything. We enjoyed our week!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2025
Hi Amy, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Since the storms, they had to tear down that property and rebuild. We have not updated the pictures of this property yet post storm which is why it is not seen. We apologize about that and are happy to hear you all still enjoyed your stay. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week at the beach!

We had a great week on Anna Maria Island and Holmes Beach! The best part of the property is its proximity to the beach and local restaurants. The property is clean and spacious (pictures and description are accurate). Communication with the property management was easy, including checkin and checkout. We enjoyed breakfast on the patio in the morning and watching the sunset each night on the beach. A great spot for vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
Hi Ben, thank you for the kind words and great review. We are glad you all enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to hosting you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Basic, but very functional

The home had a well-stocked kitchen, comfortable furniture and a nice pool. It would have been nice to have a few more amenities when we arrived; such as, hand soap in the kitchen, a box of kleenex in each bathroom and a little more toilet paper.The papermatresses were very comfortably
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2025
Thank you for your review and feedback!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Family vaca!

Overall great location for kids. Utilized trolly stop one block away. Private pool was nice to have. However, dishwasher did not cleam dishes and upon checking in we realized the dishes were not left clean. Lacked proper linens such as pillow cases and spare sheets.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Hi Amie, we apologize about these issues. Our linens come from a linen service and we get a set amount per house. Next time do not hesitate to let us know about issues that arise during your stay. We are here to help. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Awesome location! Less than a 2 minute walk to the gulf beaches. House has 2 couches vs what is pictured, which is nice. Tons of beach gear: Chairs, a wagon, and towels. Old school Florida/ Anna Maria island beach house. If you’re looking to maximize your time on the beach this is a great place. If you rent a golf cart, it is tough to charge as our side didn’t have an exterior plug that our extension cord could reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We will check into the golf cart charger situation over there. Hope to see you again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

FYI...

Location was FABULOUS!!! Weather could have been better but only mother nature can help us out on that 😊. Just some suggestions to possibly improve the stay at this unit for future guests... Follow up with housekeeping on the essential starter pack that is offered, which was not there when we arrived. Had I known, I would have put toilet paper, paper towels, etc. with my online delivery from "loaded kitchen", which I recommend. Everything I ordered was there in the unit when we arrived 👍 I realize plastic is on kids beds in the 2nd bedroom, but I would update the mattresses and bedding. Beds are a little tough to sleep on unless you don't mind a hard matress. Bed blankets were in need of replacement too. Overall it was a nice quiet area; easy access to the free trolley. Alot to do and see, but being the weather wasn't the greatest, we didn't do all the things we wanted, but would recommend Sato Real Estate rentals.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 February 2024
Hi Sandra, thank you for the great review and positive feedback. We will check these items out and get them addressed. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Cute and convenient but needs some tlc

This property is absolutely adorable. You are seconds from the beach and even though it may be small it has a little bit of everything you might need. Just know when you rent this house, it does not come fully stocked as we were accustomed to with other rentals. You were supplied with the bare minimum. For example, one roll of paper towels, one roll of toilet paper, and you have to supply all of your hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher, and laundry pods.Sato real estate is very good at responding. And very nice to talk to. I believe the problem lies with them being the middleman between the owner. When we arrived, the backyard hadn’t been touched in weeks. There were weeds that were up to our knees and palm leaves that were dead scattered everywhere. The adorable side walkway was unusable because the bushes were grown so far over. It was seven days into our 10 day trip before this was taken care of. With all this being said, I would actually still recommend this place and still go again. I just wish they were a little more on top of things and provided a little bit more during your stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2025
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Bikini's and Board Shorts! We appreciate your feedback and review and will pass it along to the owners. We hope to host you again in the future. Thank you, Sato Real Estate
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

underwhelmed! needs completely new furniture, AC & no water pressure at all, no beach chair either.

Pluses: 1) this property is in a great location. Nice & quiet & a block to the beach. That is the main reason we booked this property. 2)pool area is cute. Tiny, more of a plunge pool & smaller than it looks in the listing but still very cute. Negatives: SHABBY! They did a few renos but cheaply. Wait till you try to squeeze into the corner toilet area in master, and I'm not a big person! Obvious flooding inside, doors are peeling & delaminating at the bottoms, closet doors falling off the sliders & don't really work well, kitchen appliances are rusty, old molding is all scratched & nasty, furniture is disgusting & so stained up. The couch is so nasty & so many stains we ended up putting a sheet on it because we didn't want to sit on it. The chair beside it is also all stained up & gross looking. The recliner chair doesn't work & leather peeling off. Bar chairs all stained & rust around the nail heads. No dresser at all- only 3 tiny drawers in a small WOBBLY chest in 1 of the closets for everyone's clothes in the house. The AC is CRAP, there is a note telling you can't set it below 74 ever! Which was so hot to my menopausal self, then it broke the end of the week & was 85 inside. They give you 4 bath towels & 4 beach towels for the whole week! SERIOULSY, 4 ADULTS ONLY GOT A TOWEL EACH FOR THE WHOLE WEEK! Had to wash a load every night! I did send an email to the PM co. about all of this. They sent over 2 more towels. 2! Be aware. You get what you pay for. My 1500 words are up
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Hi Kelly, we were expecting this review from you. When we arrived at the property for your initial complaint about the pool alarms, your daughter and husband were extremely apologetic on your behalf. They were having a great time and told us to ignore you and moving forward only to deal with them. We are happy they enjoyed their stay. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
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