2BR · 3BA · Sleeps 6 · Pet-Friendly · Half Block to Gulf · King Bed · Carport Parking · Shared Laundry · Keyless Entry · Quiet North Holmes Beach
Half a block. That's the distance from Bollinger Duplex A to the Gulf of Mexico — one of the shortest beach walks in northern Holmes Beach. Walk out the door, cross the street, and you're on white sand with miles of beach stretching in either direction. The location is the whole story here. Northern Holmes Beach is the quieter end of the island — residential, unhurried, and away from the busier stretches closer to Holmes Beach center. Guests who find this end of AMI tend to come back for it specifically.
Sleeps six across two bedrooms plus a den. The master has a king bed. The second bedroom has two twins. The enclosed den has a futon — a flexible space that works for kids, overflow guests, or a private reading room when nobody needs it for sleeping. The living room sofa bed handles a sixth guest comfortably. Three full bathrooms means the morning routine never becomes a bottleneck for a group of six.
The furnishings have been updated and the space is comfortable and well-configured for a week-long stay. A full kitchen handles meals at home. A shared laundry room on the property means packing for a week doesn't mean overpacking. Carport parking keeps one car covered and out of the sun. Keyless entry means no key pickup, no key return — just arrive and walk in.
Pets are welcome. There is no fenced yard — worth knowing if you're traveling with a dog who needs a contained outdoor space. The beach and the surrounding neighborhood are excellent walking territory for leashed pets, and the half-block Gulf access makes morning and evening walks genuinely easy.
The free Anna Maria Island trolley stops nearby for exploring the full length of the island without moving your car once you've parked.
Bollinger Duplex A requires a one-week minimum stay with parking for two cars.
Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property
*Final payments are due 60 days prior to arrival payable by personal check or Echeck (which will incur a $1.00 processing fee) we do take credit cards for final payment with a 3% fee on the balance due.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Holmes Beach
Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting.
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 5 min drive
The Ugly Grouper - 15 min walk
The Sandbar Restaurant - 4 min drive
The Waterfront Restaurant - 5 min drive
Ginny's & Jane E's - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bollinger A · Pet-Friendly · Half Block to Gulf pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bollinger A · Pet-Friendly · Half Block to Gulf?
As of 25 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bollinger A · Pet-Friendly · Half Block to Gulf on 18 July 2026 start from NZ$367, 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 Bollinger A · Pet-Friendly · Half Block to Gulf?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Bollinger A · Pet-Friendly · Half Block to Gulf?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bollinger A · Pet-Friendly · Half Block to Gulf?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bollinger A · Pet-Friendly · Half Block to Gulf located?
Situated in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bradenton Beach, Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Island Players 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.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house is spacious and roomie and very close to the water. It is a little dated, but the size of the property makes up for that. Simple things like cookie sheets and proper size coffee mugs could make a difference.
Andrea D.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
We appreciate your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patti W.
7 July 2024
Stay in A at 6909 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was a great stay. We actually stayed 7 days after this stay to include B portion of duplex. The staff was very helpful and the section a was very clean and convenient.
Patti W.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Your kind words made our day! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and can't wait to welcome you back.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jean D.
18 May 2022
Bollinger review
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Fantastic as always! The only drawback was no extra pillows and sheets
Jean D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Charles H.
26 February 2024
Annual visit
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Extremely happy with maintenance. Had problem’s several times during our stay with the tv and Daryl responded in anamzing short time. He was knowledgeable and fixed the problem
Charles H.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2024
We are thrilled that you found the beach house to be comfortable and well-equipped for your needs. Our team takes great pride in ensuring that our guests have everything they need to feel at home, we are happy to hear that Darryl was able to remedy any issues you were experiencing! We hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Terry M.
21 June 2023
June 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
As expected, beautiful beach and sunsets, enjoyed good food, met new people, reconnected with people we see on AMI. Property was improved from our last stay. Internet connection was difficult to maintain
Terry M.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We apologize that the internet was giving you some problems, it can be a little tricky on the island at times. We hope to see you again soon and thank you for the great review.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jay O.
1 January 2024
Christmas on Holmes Beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed at your home in both units. We have always loved our stays. It is a convenient location to everything. If I had one complaint, it would be the cable system, we couldn't get any basic channels. ABC,CBS,etc for football.. We love it there!
Jay O.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2024
Very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Cable gets a little tricky on the island so we apologize if the channels were not working properly. We appreciate the review and hope to see you again!
We have been vacationing in Holmes Beach, FL, for over 10 years and usually stay in the Walker Cottage on Avenue F, which we’ve always been very happy with. This time, we stayed in the Bollinger House and it was wonderful. The house offers two master bedrooms, a full kitchen, a third bathroom in the laundry room, and both gas and charcoal grills. We loved the patio with its table and chairs, the carport, and the abundance of beach necessities provided. The yard is great for walking your dog. The only recommendation we have is to add a blender for the kitchen. We are looking forward to our next stay at the Bollinger House!
BellaVita D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2024
It's wonderful to know you had a great time! We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Terry M.
26 May 2024
Bollinger A
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great 2 week stay in Bollinger A. The only issue we had was the Wi-Fi connection didn't work but the staff responded quickly to our problem. Turns out it was a Spectrum issue. The patio furniture especially the chairs need to be replaced because the seats are broken
Terry M.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're happy you had a great time and look forward to welcoming you back.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Jean D.
18 May 2022
Bollinger A
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The space is great and location; we have stayed several years and always been pleased. This year the house was dirty - there was food on the chairs in the kitchen and dirt on the floors. The refrigerator door handle was missing as was the second bathroom's toilet seat cover. Great location but very poor general condition of the house and the cleaning staff needs retraining
Jean D.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Leo G.
19 July 2022
Great location but very old and filthy seatings
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Location of this property is great. 2 minute walk to the beach. I knew the house was old but it was much older than I thought. This property really needs a facelift. The beds were clean and more or less comfortable. Pots are very old and some of them are not usable. The whole house is filled up with furniture from 70's and 80's. If you are planning to spend a minimum time inside the house it is okay place to stay.
Leo G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
marion b.
29 June 2024
Beautiful location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My son flew in from Mckinney Texas [above Dallas ] with his wife for a week they really enjoyed his stay .He loved the Rod and Real for dinner and breakfast , enjoyed the ugly Grouper they were playing Rggae music but they and my wife and I loved the beach and how close it was.But the deciding reason was I could bring our Bessie she is 7 years old dog we adopted last July from SRQ Human Society loved everything exsept the tv's in bedrooms would not work but I figurde out how to operate the living room ,I do not like Spectrum everytime I turned the tv it would take 20 to 30 minetes to down load to watch .every thing else was fantastic.Would stay again and tell friends and family about it.
marion b.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you for your positive review! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bob H.
18 March 2023
Bollinger Duplex A was a great property to vacation @ AMI.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The property was very close to the beach (1/2 block.It was a ranch style, so there were no steps to climb.The rooms were large and comfortable, especially the bedrooms.The living room furniture was a little worn but comfortable.We would stay there again!
Bob H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mike S.
19 January 2023
Best Christmas Vacation Ever!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This place was beyond what we were expecting! The pictures did not do it justice! It was the perfect size for our family of 5 and so close to so many things! We cannot wait to come back!
Mike S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Tommy M.
21 June 2022
Bollinger A2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
When we stay at Bollinger we’re looking for a low budget rental with easy access to the beach and public trolley system. We get that each time we’ve stayed there. We got exactly that but if the ongoing termite issue gets worse and is not resolved then we likely will not be back.
Tommy M.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sara T.
18 May 2022
Great Last Minute Booking
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Extremely close to the beach and thrilled we coukd bring our dogs!
Sara T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bill D.
18 May 2022
Cozy, comfortable & spacious duplex in a great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This gem is an older duplex that features lots of windows & natural light but also has blinds for evening privacy.This unit has comfortable but somewhat dated furnishings. Great beds & bed linens ; plentiful, plush, beach & bath towels. Good size kitchen but could use a new set of pots & pans if you plan to do any serious cooking. There is a shared laundry rm with large capacity washer & dryer just outside the back door. The best thing about this unit is it’s great location, just a short walk to pristine beach, trolley stop right across the street & it is in a very quiet walkable neighborhood. Rental agents were great to work with. We would definitely like to come back again!!
Bill D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Onyxomar T.
18 May 2022
Exactly way at we wanted!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Every year my family takes a trip to Ana María Island and we hate having to stay far from the beach. This home was perfect! Literally 3 minute or less walk to the beach! This home has all the amenities needed for a big family (loved that we didn’t have to share bathrooms 😍). My children enjoyed the comfy beds and the fact that there was a tv in each room. Linens were very clean, kitchen and bathrooms were sparkling. I recommend this home to all families especially with little ones that take naps in the middle of the day. Thank you again for such a relaxing stay! Can’t wait to book soon!
Onyxomar T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kevin S.
18 May 2022
Winter break getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location was perfect. Very short walk to the beach. Close to restaurants and shops. The unit was old but very spacious and had everything we needed.
Kevin S.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Glad you enjoyed Bollinger Duplex- hope to have you back again soon.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Melissa S.
18 May 2022
All original, but awesome location for our family
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed here 3 times because it's location is soo close to the beach and easy to get to both Pine Street and restaurants around 50th. We know it is all original appliances and not updated, but ok with that since always very clean. We are here to enjoy the beach not looking for 5 star kitchens. That said, I do think it is time for a new dishwasher and refrig. The dishwasher didn't automatically open to let the soap out and it is sooo loud. The refrig if you put any water or sodas in the door portion it wouldn't stay latched closed as it couldn't carry the weight even of 2 water bottles. Also, could use a few different kitchen items like a baking sheet and more glasses. I would stay again just because the location and price are great!
Melissa S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Merle B.
18 May 2022
Location is Perfect!
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We LOVED the location of this property. The property has such great potential to be an awesome rental. Bedding and towels are very nice, but everything else is very tired and worn! The stove is on its lst leg, the furniture is badly stained, the sunroom could be such a wonderful space but is a room that you just dont want to spend time in because of the furnishings. It needs updated pans and cookware. It has great space and light. With just a few updates it would be perfect!
Merle B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
dan a.
18 May 2022
Sand Instead of Snow for Christmas
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The cottage is like returning to Grandma's house in the 1960's. It has a great vintage vibe and a super location to the beach which is where we were. We were not inside much except to sleep, shower and cook. The 3 baths were great especially the "wash house" bath which was just like my Grandma's too. The kitchen appliances need to be updated and the interior walls and trim all needs a fresh coat of paint. The A/C worked well thankfully as the window screens are mostly torn and some windows could not operate either. The gas grill was a lifesaver for dinner prep as the stove does not work well at all.I would recommend the home for a 7-10 visit tops. A month in it would not be enjoyable. Area rug in living area needs to be replaced too. NO steps was a plus to access the home. If you don't want to be indoors a lot this place is fine for a week.
dan a.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Terry G.
18 May 2022
February Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The property has many pluses and minuses. It is close to the beach and having a bathroom in each bedroom is great. The minuses are it needs some updating and serious deep cleaning. If you want to rent again, be sure to do so by the first of the new month as the rental agency appears to follow “first come first serve “ policy.
Terry G.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
La ubicacion estaba perfecta y la casa muy comoda y muy cerca de la playa
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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