Beach Life: Gulf front Florida Cottage with gorgeous views!

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An aerial view of a coastal property with a swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a beach.
A residential property with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a landscaped garden.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a covered patio area with chairs, and a white building with a window.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a wooden deck, and a covered patio area.
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the beach and ocean.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • 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

  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Life: Gulf front Florida Cottage with gorgeous views! have a pool?

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

Is Beach Life: Gulf front Florida Cottage with gorgeous views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Life: Gulf front Florida Cottage with gorgeous views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Life: Gulf front Florida Cottage with gorgeous views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Life: Gulf front Florida Cottage with gorgeous views! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop. Anna Maria Sound and Manatee Public Beach are also within 10 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. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our stay in Anna Marie, loved being right on the beach while also having the option to use the pool. House was clean and had everything we needed. Check in/out was easy had excellent communication from the company handling the rental
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2026
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Beach Life! Thank you for the kind words and feedback. We hope to host you again in the future. Thank you, Sato Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Excellent location, the sticker bushes need to be removed-can’t walk out front without shoes due to spurs everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 November 2026
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time at Beach Life! Those stickers are a pain, we can check that out. Come back again soon. Thank you, Sato Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best vacation at this home! It was clean, had an amazing view, communication with the rental agency was easy and the home had everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2026
Wonderful to hear! Come back again soon. Thank you, Sato Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and it was nice with a fence around the property for our dog
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2026
We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for the kind words. Let us know when you're ready to come back! Thank you, Sato Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! The view and the atmosphere was so relaxing! Youl could walk to Publix and other shops in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2025
Thank you, Shi'Eatta, for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been coming to AMI for almost 20 years. One of the best stays ever, despite winter-like weather. The place, the hosts, the entire package was great.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 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
This house is perfect for a relaxing beach vacation. We loved being right on the beach and took advantage of the hot tub every night. The sunsets are incredible from the back porch! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are happy to hear you all had a great stay. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was as advertised. Unobstructed beach view, right on the sand, steps from the water. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2026
Thank you for the kind words and wonderful review. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing getaway. Beach Life is perfect because its beachfront and features a heated pool and hot tub The microwave did not work but besides that it was good The sunsets are breath taking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 January 2026
HI Sherry, 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! We will look into the microwave issue .. thank you for letting us know. Very much appreciated, Sato Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!!

Great for our family of four. Got to see dolphins from the deck and manatees swimming by us, right in front of the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2024
Hi James, thank you for the kind words and great review. We are happy to hear you all had a wonderful 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
This is a perfect place for a relaxing vacation. You don’t need to rent a car because Publix is within walking distance along with other stores. Walking straight onto the beach is heavenly and having your own pool and spa is just an added bonus. Sunsets are the best I’ve ever seen and that includes Hawaii!! Don’t hesitate to rent this beach house.
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. We appreciate the kind words and hope to host you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is phenomenal! The house is in the perfect location close to Anna Maria Beach Cafe and many other shops and restaurants. The view from the pool and hot tub couldn’t have been more perfect. The house was comfortable and has everything we needed. We already booked this beach house for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Hi Tandy, thank you for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. We appreciate the kind words and look forward to hosting you again. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect getaway

This home exceeded our expectations! Clean home, easy check in. Upon arrival you are greeted with the most spectacular gulf view and sandy beach. The pool and hot tub created a backyard oasis. We are looking to book it again:)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Beach Life. Thank you for the kind words and the review. We hope to host you again in the future. Thank you, Sato Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best location ever

House was in the perfect location, right on the beach! Clean, well kept, cute! Attached master bath, sizable second bathroom. Our family of 4 adults were very comfortable! Walkable to Publix, Walgreens, small shops and bakeries, restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2023
Thank you for the kind words and great review. We are glad you 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

Mother nature

The red tide did impact our ability to enjoy the beach. Perfect temperature and lovely porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Hi Jeanine, thank you for the great review. Unfortunately, we have to deal with mother nature sometimes. We apologize you had this issue while you were here and we hope you give Anna Maria another shot. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our new favorite place

This cottage is a little slice of Heaven! You just cannot beat the location or the incredible views! We came for spring break and everyone cried when we had to leave. Our kids spent 8-10 hours a day going back and forth between the beach and the pool. The cottage is stocked with everything you need and the convenience of it all is perfection. Rent a golf cart for added fun! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2025
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed Beach Life! Aww sounds like they loved it. Thank you for the kind words and review. We hope to host you again in the future. Thank you, Sato Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Dream Vacation

I'm not sure it gets much better than this property. Not only does this home sit right on the beach but you have your own private pool that allows you to swim while enjoying the view of the waves. The home was stocked with everything we needed to cook a few meals. Besides the location to the beach, thithis property was located within walking distance to the grocery and some local shopping and a short drive distance to some wonderful restaurants. For the first time we were sad to have to be headed home. Thank you for a trip we will never forget. We will 1000% be back again restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review! We are so happy to hear you had such a great vacation! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Didn’t like the master bedroom bathroom,vanity too small
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Hi Daniel, interesting review, but we appreciate your honesty. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Location is spectacular. House could use a few maintenance updates: 2 kitchen drawers off track not functional, paint peeling from tile in shower and from walls in guest bathtub (not painted with correct paint is my guess), floor behind bathroom door dirty. We were looking for instructions on how to turn on jets in hot tub and emailed the realtor. We eventually found them, but then the realtor said there weren't any and it wasn't functional but they were working fine. I think they lied to us. The instructions were quite clear how to use it and for the price I paid, I expected to be able to use it. Probably won't return although the location really was nice. It was a bit more crowded than the other end of the island so if you like quite, try further toward bean point.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2026
Thank you for the feedback, we will address these items asap. I apologize you were misinformed about the hot tub, they are in working order. Thank you, Sato Real Estate
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Spektakuläre Lage - besser geht’s nicht, grandiose Hausverwaltung die in der Sekunde reagiert.Das Haus selbst ist in die Jahre gekommen. Das Bad beim kleinen Schlafzimmer ist so alt und abgenutzt, dass es wirklich nicht mehr schön ist. Der Griller unbenutzbar, das Geschirr teilweise schmutzig in den Schränken.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2026
Hi, this is an old Florida cottage, so, if that is not what you are looking for then this home is not for you. We will check out the grill and get that addressed. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
Thank you for the awesome review. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2025
Hi Vicky, 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
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. Thanks, Sato Real Estate.
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