Absolutely Perfect · Gulf Front · Private Beach Home

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A spacious living area with a large sofa, dining chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious room with a large dining table, wicker chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the beach.
A dining area with wicker chairs, a glass table, and a view of the ocean.
A beachfront property with two-story houses, a sandy beach with two blue Adirondack chairs, and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Ilexhurst, a neighbourhood in Holmes Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Absolutely Perfect · Gulf Front · Private Beach Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Absolutely Perfect · Gulf Front · Private Beach Home?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Absolutely Perfect · Gulf Front · Private Beach Home on 12 Dec 2026 start from NZ$11,729, 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 Absolutely Perfect · Gulf Front · Private Beach Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Absolutely Perfect · Gulf Front · Private Beach Home?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Absolutely Perfect · Gulf Front · Private Beach Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolutely Perfect · Gulf Front · Private Beach Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Absolutely Perfect · Gulf Front · Private Beach Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ilexhurst holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are also within 15 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. 78 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was everything we expected and the communication and response was exceptional. We will definitely be staying here again. They had plenty of beach chairs and other things to make sure you have what you need for a great experience. The only suggestion would be some non-stick pans for cooking would make clean up a little easier. Otherwise the kitchen was very well stocked. The pool was like a tropical oasis. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful & Calm

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: Great
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and we would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful place in a beautiful location just steps from the beach. We really enjoyed our stay there and will be back for sure in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2025
Thank you for your 5-start review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything you want in a vacation home

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: The house was perfectly located on Holmes Beach with beautiful views of the water and sunsets every night from the patio. Upon arrival the place was spotless and the owners provided beach towels and plenty of beach chairs for our use. The house had a pool which was also cleaned twice a week. The house was not lacking in anything! The kitchen was stocked with all you needed for cooking and eating in. Wonderful place!!! Had an air conditioning issue and contact the company- it was taken care of immediately! Location is close to Publix many restaurants we enjoyed- we didn’t want to leave.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much, Jeff for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful family vacation at Absolutely Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for your positive review for Absolutely Perfect. This large beach front home with a pool is perfect for a family vacation. We would be delighted to help you plan a return visit.
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6/10 Okay

Not quite “Absolutely Perfect”

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: We had a beautiful week with our family but did have some concerns over the general maintenance of the home. First,we couldn’t ask for a more perfect location, the beach and Gulf are a short walk from the front door and there were a few beach chairs, an umbrella and a few sand toys for our grandchild. There is a nice pool but we didn’t use it because it was always shaded, making it a little too chilly. There’s lots of foliage that might allow more sunlight if it could be heavily trimmed. One concern was the lack of a door alarm to indicate someone was accessing the pool area. With having a small child, we would have liked the extra layer of protection to have an alarm. We tried to be conscientious in cleaning our feet before ending the house but the hose nozzle leaked so much, water sprayed in every direction but your feet. There’s adequate seating and areas for eating but prepping meals was a challenge. The built in microwave didn’t work although the maintenance person said the parts were there. We had difficulty lighting the front burners on the stove and seemed that the burners needed a thorough cleaning to improve gas flow. The stove vent hood was also not functioning. By the end of the week, the dishwasher also stopped working. These were all inconveniences that hampered our ability to fully enjoy our experience. We reached out to the rental agency and they responded quickly, sent a maintenance person but none of the issues with the appliances could be fixed. Knowing this is rented week to week, it’s unacceptable to not have functioning appliances and we paid rent for a property advertised as having those amenities in the home. No compensation for the inconvenience was offered. For a property called “Absolutely Perfect” , it didn’t reflect its name. We’d love to say we booked it again for next year but this property needs to have appliances repaired and general repairs of rusted toilet p
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location.

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Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for your 5 -star review for Absolutely Perfect. We agree the views from this 4 bedroom beach front home are spectacular. We hope you are planning a return visit in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Beautiful house, perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time at the beach!
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10/10 Excellent

May vacation

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: Superb stay. Previous renters same company for number of years. Top of the rentals
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2025
We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience! Looking forward to welcoming you back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely rental in Holmes Beach AMI

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: Great!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

This home is so perfectly located it is hard to describe. The beach is literally steps from the house. The patio allowed for all our outdoor dining with the sound of the ocean as we ate. The pool was a nice addition.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're so pleased to hear that you had a great experience, and we can't wait to have you back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An Absolutely Perfect Vacation

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: My family had an Absolutely Perfect Vacation. Everything was wonderful. We will be back next year
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2024
We’re so happy you had a wonderful experience! Come visit us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

High marks

Lovely home, wonderful amenities, perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for your five-star review for Absolutely Perfect. We are glad the name matched your experience at this 4 bedroom, beach front home. We hope you are making plans to revisit Anna Maria Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It truly was perfect!

We’ve stayed in VRBO homes on Anna Maria Island 3 different times now, and this home was the best yet! From the home itself that had everything we could ever need, to the pool, to the location so close to the ocean, to the closeness of some excellent restaurants and shops, it truly was absolutely perfect. Thank you Bill and Sara for sharing your amazing home with our family of 6. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
We couldn't be happier to hear that you had such a great stay with us! Your kind words inspire us to keep delivering exceptional service.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great house

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 had a great stay despite bad weather and high surfThe house is well Mai and perfect for our whole family
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house/great location

Besides being at a great house, it was a couple block walk to Walgreens, a strip mall with several REALLY GOOD restaurants, and shoppingWe BBQ’d at the house a couple times and it was nice having eating table right there to eat, and swimThe only bad thing is VRBO’s ridiculous late check in (4pm) and early checkout (10am). The cleaners were waiting out front at 9:40am for us to leave
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Couldn't ask for more

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 took our 4 kids and 1 set of grandparents to AMI for a week and this was the perfect house. Well appointed and centrally located. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2024
Thank you for your lovely comments! It was wonderful having you, and we hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfection

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 was our second year at the house and again it exceeded all expectations. House is equipped with everything you need and the location makes you feel like you are in a dream. We had such an amazing week we already booked for next year
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bliss

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: Already booked for two weeks next year says it all. Lovely home, great location with beach in front and pool in back. Well decorated and appointed with plenty of room to spread out. Excellent rental overall. Island Vacation Properties is on top of things, fbulous group to work with.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us and for leaving this fantastic review on Absolutely! Please visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice!

We had a great time. This house has a fantastic location in a really cute neighborhood on a wonderful beach. As stated in the property description, everything possible is available that made our stay absolutely perfect. Home is well cared for and clean! Kitchen, bedding, bathrooms - all are well equipped. The grandkids really enjoyed the selection of beach toys, too!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Absolutely Perfect is a great home to enjoy with your grandkids. It is located on a dead end street close to many stores and restaurants. The free trolley makes it easy to explore Anna Maria Island. Thank you for sharing your experience at this beachfront home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely perfect.

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 home has a special place in our hearts. The home was comfortable, with plenty of space for a family of five. The ocean views are incredible and intoxicating. If you need a break from the sun and the salt water, the pool is also absolutely perfect! We will forever love absolutely perfect on Anna Maria island. Thank you for a wonderful week in your beautiful home.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2025
Thanks for choosing us and sharing your experience—we’re pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Magnificent

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: Perfect House -- Perfect Vacation Thank you for sharing your home with us. It was perfect on every level and made us feel like home. I cannot say enough how magical our week was
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a magical week. Creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for our guests is always our top priority, and we're delighted to know that we succeeded in making you feel at home. Your appreciation means the world to us, and we're grateful for the opportunity to have hosted you. We hope to welcome you back for another perfect vacation in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

an outstanding property

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 recently stayed at Absolutely Perfect. The property was outstanding in all aspects and exceeded our expectations. Specifically, property was well maintained, clean, and had excellent kitchen amenities. I want to recognize the staff at Island Vacation Rentals. From the scheduling, to payment, checkin and checkout everyone that we dealt with went out of their way to please us.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2025
It's fantastic to know you had a pleasant stay! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect Week

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 just got home from the best spring break ever. The house was beautiful, and THE PERFECT location. It's on a dead end street - beachfront - but close to everything. It is pretty much in the middle of where you want to be to Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach. There are plenty of restaurants nearby and a few stores in walking distance. We loved this place.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us! We truly appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pool home on the beach

Great house right on the beach! House is in great condition, adequate supplies , beautiful sunset views and lush pool area. Nice floor plan, master suite overlooking gulf. Beach can get busy as there are a couple public beach access areas nearby. Not an issue though, when sun gets too hot, head back to the house and take a swim in backyard pool with bbq grill, outdoor tv. Very nice, I’d go again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for a great review. We appreciate you sharing the amenities you liked about Absolutely Perfect. In addition to spectacular gulf views from the roof top deck, this home also features an elevator and an outdoor kitchen. We hope you will have the opportunity to plan a return visit.
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