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Beach Front Duplex! With Direct Beach Access and Scenic Views

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A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a white coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink.
A dining area with a round table, white chairs, and a blue fish-patterned rug.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Office

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. 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 going on at LECOM Park, or consider a night out at Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Island Players - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 8 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Front Duplex! With Direct Beach Access and Scenic Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Front Duplex! With Direct Beach Access and Scenic Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Front Duplex! With Direct Beach Access and Scenic Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Front Duplex! With Direct Beach Access and Scenic Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Front Duplex! With Direct Beach Access and Scenic Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Bean Point Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. Loved the closeness to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 January 2026
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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect and you cannot beat the beach access! We drank coffee and watched the ocean every morning. We had an amazing view of the sunset each night. The house doesn't have an ice maker, but does have ice trays. The host delivered ice to us the first night! Everyone was so kind and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2026
There's something special about starting the day with coffee overlooking the ocean and ending it with a beautiful sunset, Mindy! We're so glad Whispering Waves East by Anna Maria Vacations was the perfect setting for your beach getaway. It's wonderful to hear our team could help make your stay even more enjoyable by delivering ice on your first evening. Thank you for your kind words and we'd love to welcome you back for more unforgettable views and relaxing days on AMI!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location great

Would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Thank you for staying with us, Sean! We are so happy to hear that you loved the location. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone was so nice with the calls and texts to make sure check in went well. Great little duplex very close to the beach. 100% will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the duplex and its close proximity to the beach. It’s great to hear that our team’s communication made your check-in smooth and stress-free. We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back for another stay!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This duplex has an east and west side to it and nowhere in the description said that we were renting the east unit without the beautiful views. So when we got there we were disappointed. The east unit is behind the west unit and has a view is of a construction site not of the ocean. The outdoor shower is unusable the head burst when I tried to turn it on, plus it was moldy, the outdoor grill was a “smoker grill” I had to go out and buy charcoals I used it but would recommend they put in gas grill. Other than those items the only other suggestion would be to put in a washer and dryer you could convert one of those 3 large closets into a stackable, if I was staying a week I would have wanted one. The place is cute perfect for two and the walk to the beach is just around the other side of unit so all in all we loved our stay the description could be clearer
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect. The kitchen was very small and had no containers with lids, but other than that, they had everything we needed!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2026
Hi, Jacquelyn, thank you for sharing your feedback and for staying with Anna Maria Vacations at Whispering Waves East! We’re so glad you loved the location and that the home had everything you needed for your stay. We appreciate you noting the kitchen setup as well, and your comments have been shared with our team. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back for another island getaway in the future!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very welcoming “cottage” setting!Beachy yet elegant..made us smile from the moment we walked in!Bed was very comfortable..furnishings nice & clean. Kitchen nicely furnished We’ll certainly consider staying here again! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2025
Hi, Karen, thank you for staying with Anna Maria Vacations at Whispering Waves East. We love hearing that the cottage feel made you smile right when you walked in and that the comfortable bed, clean furnishings, and well stocked kitchen added to your stay. That beachy yet elegant vibe is exactly what we hope guests experience. We would be happy to welcome you back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding Location

Classic Florida Bungalow steps from world class beach. It was perfect for the two of us.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach

Clean, basic accommodation right on beach, all as advertised. Could use a washer/dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 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

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

Little yellow duplex

Very nice property,,,insame close to beach....awesome little getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2024
Michael, thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you found the property very nice and close to the beach, providing you with an awesome little getaway. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay in the future! If there's anything we can do to make your next visit even better, please don't hesitate to let us know. Thank you again for your kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On The Beach

The accomadations were clean and comfortable and access to the beach was just out the door. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2023
Mike, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!!! It is perfect for a laidback beach vacation. Old Florida vintage perfection. We loved walking right out the door and onto the beach. So clean and so comfortable. Perfect size for 2 people. Great location for lots of restaurants. We loved being in AMI and will definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host got our problems fixed quickly. Service guy was very nice and also the one who brought our new beach chais
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2026
Thank you, Steve, for sharing your feedback about your stay at Whispering Waves East! It’s great to hear that any issues were resolved quickly and that the service team was friendly, especially with the delivery of your new beach chairs. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay with Anna Maria Vacations!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
We received a call prior to our stay asking us to run the dishwasher and throw a load into the washing machine. We packed our luggage assuming there would be one due to the conversation. There was no dishwasher or washer/dryer in the unit. This was ok, we would have just packed different if we would have known this was faulty info. There were also no sheets or pillow cases for the pullout bed. The covers were dirty and had blood on them but they got them swapped out. It definitely has the “landlord special” vibes with all the light switches and cabinet hinges being painted over. One thing that makes this place amazing is the proximity to the beach. We steeped out on the sand and walked less that 30 yards to the beach. That portion of the house makes the others much more tolerable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2026
Hi Bryson! It’s wonderful to hear that the beach access was such a highlight of your stay at Whispering Waves East by Anna Maria Vacations being just steps from the sand is certainly hard to beat, Bryson. We’re sorry for the confusion regarding the appliances and the inconvenience with the pullout bedding. We’re glad our team was able to replace the linens once the concern was brought to our attention. We also appreciate your feedback about the home’s finishes. This is a unique property with classic Florida character, and the owner has invested significantly in maintaining and updating it while preserving that charm. We hope you’ll consider staying with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

super cute duplex just steps from the gorgeous gulf. communication with the property management was excellent. i thoroughly enjoyed my week inparadise and will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2024
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your week in paradise. It's great that the duplex was just steps from the beach, and we're glad to know our communication was helpful. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely thrilled

With just 48 paces to the beach and another 50 to the water, you can’t get any closer. Management contacted us periodically to see if things were enjoyable and responded quickly to questions and requests. This cute little bungalow had everything we needed and more so we will hopefully book two weeks next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the unbeatable proximity to the beach—just steps away—and that the bungalow provided everything you needed for a comfortable stay. It’s great to know our team was responsive and checked in to ensure your experience was enjoyable. We would love to welcome you back next year for an extended two-week stay and help create even more memorable moments!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
enjoyed stay but would like a few changes.. microwave too small and way to high to use safely. Bath and Kitchen needs to be updated and enlarged. Loved to location and the shade and view. parking is difficult would be nice to have a foot washer to get sand off close to door. grass would help
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 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

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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