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Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465.0 sq m
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Holmes Beach, FL
- Place, Bradenton Beach3 min walk
- Place, Anna Maria Sound6 min walk
- Place, Manatee Public Beach17 min walk
- Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)25 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
Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps
VRC16-000519
1BR · 1BA · Sleeps 4 · Garden View · Full-Size Layout · Solar Powered · Private Covered Patio · 2025 Renovation · King Bed · Wine Fridge · Beach Chairs Provided · Charcoal Grill · 1-Gig WiFi · 50 Steps to Gulf
Fifty steps from your door to the sand. That's it. Four Beach Lovers Unit 4 is a garden-view retreat in Holmes Beach — not Gulf-front, but close enough that guests consistently describe the walk to the water as shorter than they expected. One guest counted it: fifty steps around the building and you're on the beach.
Unit 4 faces the tropical gardens rather than the Gulf. Your covered patio with a four-top table and chairs overlooks lush landscaping, a gazebo with a softly running fountain, and porch swings in the shade. The sound of the Gulf is always in the background. The garden side of Four Beach Lovers has its own atmosphere — quieter and more private than facing the water, with a different kind of beauty that guests come back for year after year.
Here's what sets Unit 4 apart from Unit 3 next door: Unit 4 has the same full square footage as the Gulf-front units. If you want the most spacious garden-view option in the complex at the best price point in the complex, this is it.
The 2025 renovation rebuilt everything. New kitchen with full-size appliances, dishwasher, and a wine fridge for chilling a bottle before the fountain goes quiet for the evening. New bathroom with a walk-in shower and modern fixtures. All new furnishings, linens, and smart TVs in the bedroom and living room. The entire property runs on solar power — one of the few vacation rental complexes on Anna Maria Island that does.
The king bedroom is a peaceful retreat. The living room sofa sleeper handles two more guests comfortably, sleeping four in total. Fast 1-gig WiFi and a full cable package are included for remote workers and rainy afternoons alike.
Beach chairs are stored onsite — fifty steps and you're using them. Charcoal grills are available for cookouts. A shared laundry room serves all four units. Linens, towels, and beach towels are all provided.
Four Beach Lovers has four units total. Units 1 and 2 face the Gulf directly. Units 3 and 4 offer garden views at better pricing — with Unit 4 offering the full square footage of a Gulf-front unit. Traveling with family or friends? A mix of Gulf-front and garden-view units works perfectly for groups with different budgets. Everyone shares the same grounds, the same gazebo, the same beach access, and the same fifty-step walk to the water.
Holmes Beach is the quieter, more local part of Anna Maria Island. Publix is a couple of blocks away. Walgreens and a small shopping center are nearby. The free island trolley stops close by — explore the full length of AMI without moving your car once you've parked.
Guests who find Unit 4 come back. One for four years running — and still counting.
Four Beach Lovers Unit 4 requires a one-week minimum stay and includes parking for one car. This property is not pet-friendly.
Noise Ordinance: You are vacationing in a residential area, the quiet hours are 10 PM-7 AM. 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.
1BR · 1BA · Sleeps 4 · Garden View · Full-Size Layout · Solar Powered · Private Covered Patio · 2025 Renovation · King Bed · Wine Fridge · Beach Chairs Provided · Charcoal Grill · 1-Gig WiFi · 50 Steps to Gulf
Fifty steps from your door to the sand. That's it. Four Beach Lovers Unit 4 is a garden-view retreat in Holmes Beach — not Gulf-front, but close enough that guests consistently describe the walk to the water as shorter than they expected. One guest counted it: fifty steps around the building and you're on the beach.
Unit 4 faces the tropical gardens rather than the Gulf. Your covered patio with a four-top table and chairs overlooks lush landscaping, a gazebo with a softly running fountain, and porch swings in the shade. The sound of the Gulf is always in the background. The garden side of Four Beach Lovers has its own atmosphere — quieter and more private than facing the water, with a different kind of beauty that guests come back for year after year.
Here's what sets Unit 4 apart from Unit 3 next door: Unit 4 has the same full square footage as the Gulf-front units. If you want the most spacious garden-view option in the complex at the best price point in the complex, this is it.
The 2025 renovation rebuilt everything. New kitchen with full-size appliances, dishwasher, and a wine fridge for chilling a bottle before the fountain goes quiet for the evening. New bathroom with a walk-in shower and modern fixtures. All new furnishings, linens, and smart TVs in the bedroom and living room. The entire property runs on solar power — one of the few vacation rental complexes on Anna Maria Island that does.
The king bedroom is a peaceful retreat. The living room sofa sleeper handles two more guests comfortably, sleeping four in total. Fast 1-gig WiFi and a full cable package are included for remote workers and rainy afternoons alike.
Beach chairs are stored onsite — fifty steps and you're using them. Charcoal grills are available for cookouts. A shared laundry room serves all four units. Linens, towels, and beach towels are all provided.
Four Beach Lovers has four units total. Units 1 and 2 face the Gulf directly. Units 3 and 4 offer garden views at better pricing — with Unit 4 offering the full square footage of a Gulf-front unit. Traveling with family or friends? A mix of Gulf-front and garden-view units works perfectly for groups with different budgets. Everyone shares the same grounds, the same gazebo, the same beach access, and the same fifty-step walk to the water.
Holmes Beach is the quieter, more local part of Anna Maria Island. Publix is a couple of blocks away. Walgreens and a small shopping center are nearby. The free island trolley stops close by — explore the full length of AMI without moving your car once you've parked.
Guests who find Unit 4 come back. One for four years running — and still counting.
Four Beach Lovers Unit 4 requires a one-week minimum stay and includes parking for one car. This property is not pet-friendly.
Noise Ordinance: You are vacationing in a residential area, the quiet hours are 10 PM-7 AM. 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.
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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 Longboat Key Beaches. 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.

Holmes Beach, FL
What's nearby
- Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 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
Restaurants
- The Ugly Grouper - 4 min drive
- Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 17 min walk
- Circle K - 4 min drive
- Wicked Cantina - 3 min drive
- Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - 3 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.2/10
Communication
10/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
From a partner site
8 February 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda L.
18 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Time
Rhonda L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
GARY S.
10 September 2024
Four Beach Lovers 4
GARY S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Laura P.
26 March 2024
Nice spot
Laura P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary N.
24 April 2024
Another great stay on AMI!
Mary N.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John P.
1 April 2024
Happy Islanders
John P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Brunswick, GA
15 November 2023
Perfect
A guest from Brunswick, GA
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
darlo b.
5 February 2024
Four Beach lovers #4
darlo b.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
28 December 2023
Serenity at its best
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Blake F.
25 August 2022
Wonderful Experience
Blake F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carol A.
12 July 2022
Perfect
Carol A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carol A.
18 July 2023
A little slice of heaven!
Carol A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
LARRY C.
3 June 2023
Little slice of Heaven
LARRY C.
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10/10 Excellent
LARRY C.
20 October 2023
Vacation in Paradise
LARRY C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Paul E.
27 June 2017
Perfect for a small family
Paul E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent
Michelle P.
24 May 2022
Perfect in every way!
Michelle P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stacey M.
14 April 2024
AMI gem
Stacey M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gilberto I.
7 July 2023
Amazing Holmes Beach Stay
Gilberto I.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tracy K.
14 July 2023
Beach Lovers 4
Tracy K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Deborah C.
18 July 2023
Not long enough
Deborah C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lesley F.
18 May 2022
Lovely condo on Anna Maria Island
Lesley F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Judy M.
3 October 2023
MY HAPPY PLACE ❤️
Judy M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Keri G.
18 May 2022
Perfect location!
Keri G.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Thomas A.
18 May 2022
Musty and dark
Thomas A.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Anna marie A.
10 October 2023
FYI
Anna marie A.
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