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Garden View Steps from Beach - Solar Powered!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Garden View Steps from Beach - Solar Powered!

VRC16-000519

Tropical tranquility meets beach access. Four Beach Lovers Unit 4 is a completely renovated garden-view retreat in Holmes Beach where you're just seconds from the Gulf but surrounded by lush landscaping and island serenity. Your covered patio with four-top table and chairs overlooks the charming gazebo, fountain, and tropical gardens—with the sound of waves as your constant soundtrack.

The Garden View Experience
Unit 4 offers the best of both worlds: immediate beach proximity at garden-view pricing. Walk five seconds to the Gulf, or simply relax on your covered patio surrounded by swaying palms, colorful tropical plants, and the peaceful ambiance of beautifully landscaped grounds. The four-top patio dining set is perfect for morning coffee overlooking the gardens, leisurely meals in the shade, or evening games and conversation with the fountain gurgling nearby.
Many guests find they prefer the garden setting—it's quieter, more private in its own way, and offers a different kind of island beauty. You still hear the waves, feel the Gulf breeze, and access the beach in seconds. You simply face the tropical landscaping instead of the water, enjoying better value in the process.

Beach Community Living
Four Beach Lovers features four one-bedroom units sharing beautifully maintained grounds. Units 1 and 2 face the Gulf with direct water views, while Units 3 and 4 offer garden views at better pricing. All units share the same level of renovation, the gazebo area with porch swings, onsite grills, laundry facilities, and beach equipment.
Traveling with family or friends? Rent multiple units to create your own beach compound. Mix beachfront and garden view units based on preferences and budgets—everyone gets newly renovated accommodations and steps-to-beach access, just with different views.

Completely Renovated & Sustainably Powered
Following an extensive year-long renovation completed in late 2025, Unit 4 is brand new throughout. Every detail has been reimagined and refreshed—furnishings, kitchen, bathroom, technology, linens, and decor. The entire property now runs on solar power, reflecting commitment to environmental sustainability.
Unit 4 offers the same spacious layout as Units 1 and 2, making it ideal for guests who want the square footage and comfort of the beachfront units at garden-view pricing.

Sleeping & Amenities
King bed in bedroom with Smart TV, comfortable sleeper sofa in living room. Accommodates up to 4 guests comfortably. The covered patio with four-top table becomes the heart of your vacation. Charcoal grills available on property. Beach chairs stored onsite. Shared laundry room. Linens, towels, and beach towels provided.
Smart TV, lightning-fast WiFi (up to 1 gig), fully equipped kitchen, renovated bathroom with walk-in shower, and brand-new furnishings throughout.

Prime Holmes Beach Location
Holmes Beach delivers authentic Anna Maria Island experience—residential peace with convenient access. Publix blocks away. Walgreens and shopping nearby. Free island trolley stops close by.
One week minimum (City requirement). One car per unit. Not pet-friendly. WiFi up to 1 gig.

Guest Testimonials
"This was our 4th stay! We absolutely love this place and think of it as our home away from home! It's a little slice of Heaven!"
"IT WAS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! The walk around the building to get to the sand was only about 50 steps!"
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property # 4484832

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Ilexhurst, a neighbourhood in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coquina Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like golfing.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 13 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 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Kokonut Hut - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden View Steps from Beach - Solar Powered! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Garden View Steps from Beach - Solar Powered!?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Garden View Steps from Beach - Solar Powered!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden View Steps from Beach - Solar Powered!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden View Steps from Beach - Solar Powered! located?

Located in Ilexhurst, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. Aluna Wellness Center & Spa and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

GARY S.

Four Beach Lovers 4

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 location. We have been coming here for 5 years. Love the beach and the area.

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

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

Beach Time

AMI and this property met my winter getaway needs; thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Nice spot

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: quiet road, nice location
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10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Another great stay on AMI!

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: Great location, clean, quiet, well maintained. Perfect spot for beach walks, bike rides, relaxing on the sand!
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10/10 Excellent

John P.

Happy Islanders

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: Absolutely fantastic week! The location and hospitality were top notch.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Brunswick, GA

Perfect

Rating Details: 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: Super clean, very comfortable. Love the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

darlo b.

Four Beach lovers #4

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: Excellent location, Excellent, Clean, Well Maintained, property sure hope to use this property again!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Serenity at its best

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: Very comfortable and well kept home in a peaceful setting with the prime benefit of being on a perfect white sand beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Blake F.

Wonderful Experience

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 is the 3rd year we have stayed in this unit and we can't wait to return next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Perfect

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 is perfect. Had a wonderful week of sun & fun. I have stayed here three times & will be back again next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

A little slice of heaven!

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 is amazing. Steps away from the most beautiful beach. The unit is clean & well equipment with everything you need. Looking forward to my stay there again next year!
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10/10 Excellent

LARRY C., Gray, USA

Little slice of Heaven

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 is our second visit to Four Beach Lovers #4! We absolutely love it here. Just a few steps and your toes are in the sand. We have everything we need and want here. It’s such a calm and relaxing place to stay! Can’t wait till our next visit!
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

AMI gem

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 first trip to AMI and won’t be the last. This little cottage unit was perfect for us. Quiet street, a wonderful location and we found it to to be immaculate. We cooked most of our meals, the kitchen was well stocked for our needs. Thank you for a beautiful vacation!!
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10/10 Excellent

LARRY C., Gray, USA

Vacation in Paradise

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 is our third time staying at Four Beach Lovers #4! We absolutely love it there! It feels like our home away from home! The unit is always very clean and well stocked with everything you need. And the best part is it’s just steps to the beautiful beach. Quiet and not crowded. It’s paradise!
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10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Perfect for a small family

We stayed in unit 4 (not Oceanview). The walk around to the beach was like getting a surprise each morning. Our 11 & 9 yr old slept on the pull out sofa bed. The unit was very clean with what felt like all new furniture. The beach was not crowded at all, I guess due to its position between access points. This was our first visit to Anna Maria and it left a great impression.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle P., Fairdale

Perfect in every way!

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 first experience visiting AMI and let me tell you, best vacation ever! We are so happy we went with Island Vacation Properties. The staff was extremely accommodating. Beach Lovers 4 was the cutest and had everything you could possibly need for your vacation stay. We will definitely be booking again.
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10/10 Excellent

Gilberto I.

Amazing Holmes Beach Stay

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 stayed at the Holmes Beach cottage for a week earlier this summer. We had an amazing experience. It was out of a Hollywood movie set. We previously summered in a Longboat Key. We always wanted to give Anna Maria Island and a Holmes Beach a try. We loved everything about the area, and we will be going back to Holmes Beach and the beach cottage for sure!
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Beach Lovers 4

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 (mom and I) second year at this location. First year we were in Unit 1. We have booked 2 weeks for next year in Unit 4 again. We love the location and it is very quiet. Steps from the beach. The unit has everything we need.
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Not long enough

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 is the second time we have stayed at this location but 9 years for AMI. It's perfect! Walk around the side of the unit to the beach! Loved it just not long enough time! We are already coming back next year and booked this same unit!
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley F.

Lovely condo on Anna Maria Island

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: Lovely 1 BR condo in one story 4 unit building on beach. 2 units in back of building back to beach. Ours was in the front, but all you have to do is walk around the back and the beach is right there. Very convenient for beach walking and sunset watching. Beautifully furnished - we loved having two couches! Also, within walking distance of grocery store, Walgreen's, bagel shop, trolley stop. On site laundry a plus.
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10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

MY HAPPY PLACE ❤️

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: One of the best things to experience in life for me is being in the ocean waters with the sun shining and a chair and umbrella on the beach. And this little place provides me with that and more in the very best location. The unit gives me easy access to everything I could possibly need or want. The customer service of the people at Island Vacations is top notch! The cleanliness of the unit is excellent. The furnishings are beautiful and comfortable. I couldn’t ask for more.
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10/10 Excellent

Keri G.

Perfect location!

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 couldn't have asked for a more perfect location! Walk out the door to the we beach. Free trolley stops a block away. Everything we needed right there, including beach chairs, towels, kitchen equipment. Perfect for two people, might be a little small for 4. Bed was comfy, sofas were comfy. We decided not to rent a took us a day or two to learn the trolley ins and outs. Next time I will have the bulk of our groceries delivered and use the trolley to pick up extras.
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4/10 Poor

Thomas A.

Musty and dark

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. 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: The property description was accurate, and it appeared clean but did not smell clean. All but 2 windows were screwed & painted shut - even the windows in the bedroom. It was impossible to air it out. I tried odor absorbers and air fresheners but the musty smell remained. I called about the bedroom window not allowing emergency egress & no one returned my call.
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8/10 Good

Anna marie A.

FYI

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: We've rented beach lovers 4 many times over the past ten years, and number 3, and this past week we did have a great time as usual. Love the location. I think there needs to be more of a check for supplies prior to the next rental. No biggie, but there was no extra garbage bags to use. There were open cookies left in the cabinet. Also, the owner needs to supply a blanket for the sofa bed(only a very small one was available), beach chairs could be updated. You might laugh, but miss the little gift bag! Koosey, if that's the correct spelling. The little things count. Will be back!! Thanks.

8/10 Good

Philip H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful

Was disappointed that no one contacted me about how to get keys , no address given. Fortunately I know island fairly well and knew kinda where property was. Very thin walls, guest in front of us was very loud , took a bath at 1:30 am , could hear squeaking of them in tub, then another night they were fighting and slamming doors. Guest next to us you hear hear them clomping across floor. We did have 3 good night’s sleep,. Electrical outlet in bedroom very loose and was afraid to use it. Toilet had to be flushed twice a lot of times, sometimes water wouldn’t fill bowl for proper flush. Loved the deck and swings. Overall our experience was good , had to take into consideration that not all guests are respectful of others.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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