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Island Cottage with open living area, pool, ground floor very close to beach located in Holmes Beach

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Exterior
Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Island Cottage with open living area, pool, ground floor very close to beach located in Holmes Beach

Welcome to Bluefin Cottage located a few houses from the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island. Bluefin Cottage is a half duplex with 2 beds, 2 baths, and its own private patio surrounded by tropical landscaping where you can enjoy the heated pool and outdoor shower. Inside you will find a generous amount of space throughout the living room and kitchen area. The kitchen area includes bar seating along with a dining area for family meals and is open to the living area for easy entertaining. During the day take the provided beach wagon, chairs and umbrella down to the beach or enjoy some time around the heated pool. Relax in the evening in our spacious living room or retreat to the master suite where you will enjoy our comfortable beds complete with 600 thread count prima cotton wrinkle free sheets. This home includes a fully equipped kitchen, linens, towels, beach towels, and a Weber grill.

Lizzie Lu's Island Retreat is a full-service property manager on Anna Maria Island to ensure our guests enjoy some of the nicest, well stocked homes on the island. For an additional charge, we offer GEM cars among other services. Rest assured we are here to assist as needed in the most efficient manner possible.
While vacationing on Anna Maria Island, please adhere to our local rules and regulations for our residential community which are included in our homes as well as our arrival information.

City ordinance requires us to inform you that you are vacationing in a residential area. 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.
Holmes Beach Rental License VRC16-000330

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet Fee of $100 Plus Tax Required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Holmes Beach

Holmes Beach is home to this cottage. 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.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Island Gallery West - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Island Cottage with open living area, pool, ground floor very close to beach located in Holmes Beach have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Island Cottage with open living area, pool, ground floor very close to beach located in Holmes Beach?

As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Cottage with open living area, pool, ground floor very close to beach located in Holmes Beach on 16 May 2026 start from NZ$573, 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.

Is Island Cottage with open living area, pool, ground floor very close to beach located in Holmes Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Island Cottage with open living area, pool, ground floor very close to beach located in Holmes Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Cottage with open living area, pool, ground floor very close to beach located in Holmes Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Cottage with open living area, pool, ground floor very close to beach located in Holmes Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Cottage with open living area, pool, ground floor very close to beach located in Holmes Beach located?

Situated in Holmes Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Players and Island Gallery West are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chi-Fan H.

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

Awesome location

Best 2BR 2BA location we have stayed. Kitchen is stocked with updated pots and pans and dishes. We have stayed at some places where the cookware was on their last leg. Not here. Beds were comfortable and everything was clean. Pool is not large but big enough. Only thing I wish they could add would be some sort of sail screen/tent over the pool area to block some of the sun. Pool got really warm on some days. Free trolley stops off right by the house. Look forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Spotless

The Bluefin was immaculate. Well equipped kitchen. Everything was more than what I expected. Would definitely stay there again! Had an awesome time!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Bluefin cottage

This is the nicest beach house we’ve rented! Perfect location, house is well equipped and property managers are very responsive. The king bed in the master I was super comfortable. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Bluefin Cottage

We had a wonderful stay at Bluefin! It was very clean and comfortable, and so nice to not have to cross a street to go to the beach. The property is very well maintained.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Bluefin Cottage Review

Loved the Bluefin Cottage! It was very thoughtfully laid out and stocked with supplies that made our anniversary trip so much easier!!! The quality of the finishes in the home set it apart from many others. Hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shannon E.

Perfect!

The house was beautiful and had everything we needed! The pool was small but perfect for what we needed. Absolutely LOVED that we had a private patio and pool and literally 2 houses from a gorgeous beach! Highly recommend and can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Markus R.

A wonderful experience !

We were happy enough to be one of the first renters of this charming house with beach feeling. The location is very close to the beach, just past two houses and no crossing of a main street is required, there is anyway only very little traffic on that part of Gulf Drive. I enjoyed the nice morning runs, up on Gulf Drive to the Pier and then around the tip of the Island back along the beach, accompagnied by the pelicans. We liked the remoteness of the location although the next big Walmart in Bradenton is just 15 mins away by car. Ben was present just a few minutes after our arrival and he was very helpful with everything. We liked the App for the iPhone from Lizzie Lu helping us to find good restaurants etc. The house is very well and modern equiped with a full kitchen, washing machine/tumbler, wifi, TV, etc. Even board games are available should the weather be not so nice. We did not miss anything at all as the owners obviously seem to be experienced with the guests wishes. The small, heated pool was just right for our family with two little kids. We were overwhelmed by the beach equipment provided including umbrella, beach chairs, towels and even a gorilla cart to carry everything to the beach. We are looking forward to come back. Rosner Family, Wettingen/Switzerland

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Hosted by Lizzie Lu's Island Retreat

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