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Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach!

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Exterior
Property grounds
You can see the beach from the front porch!
Outside Pool Area including outdoor shower
Bright living room with queen sleeper sofa

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Holmes Beach, FL
  • Anna Maria Sound
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Cortez Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach!

This is the Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island...with a pool.

Make yourself at home in this welcoming 1-bedroom Holmes Beach retreat. This cozy house features a nice living room with a sofa bed, perfect for extra guests. With amenities like AC, Wi-Fi, and a washing machine, guests can unwind and enjoy a stress-free stay. Kickback, relax, and enjoy everything Holmes Beach and our house has to offer.

Our home is a completely renovated 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom home that will take your breath away! Located in Holmes Beach, it is 5 houses and a short 1 minute stroll to the beautiful white sandy Gulf of Mexico beaches.
The beach itself is quiet section due to the fact that there are no large resort / hotel / motel accommodations close by.

We are the ONLY one-bedroom private home with a pool on Anna Maria Island.
Many homes on the Island are actually duplexes where you each have your own pool but have shared interior walls.
This is a truly 'Private' home without shared walls, or a backyard separated by fencing.

The private heated pool has a waterfall, in-pool cocktail table, and bench seating. Outdoor amenities include lounge chairs, dining table, outdoor shower, front porch seating and gas barbecue.

With tropical style coastal furnishings, this home has it all, located within a short walking distance to many shops and restaurants. It is also very close to one of the free trolley stops. The bedroom includes a king bed, large flat screen TV and DVD player. The living room has a couch, love seat and a large flat screen TV with DVD player. Bathroom includes granite counter tops and a walk-in tiled shower. Bring your mobile devices as this home is equipped with Wi-Fi throughout.

We provide you with all the items you will need such as luxury bedding, bath towels, washcloths, beach towels and a fully equipped kitchen.

There are chairs, umbrellas and floats that you are welcome to bring to the beach. We also have a cart to make it easier for you to get them there :-)

There are two security cameras at the property, one at the front door and the other at the side gate facing the driveway.

Check-in 4PM
Check out 10AM

Property manager

Jessica & Stephen Adair
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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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

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 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

About the area

Holmes Beach

Ilexhurst, a neighbourhood in Holmes Beach, is home to Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach!. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! located?

This holiday home is located in Holmes Beach (Ilexhurst), close to AMI Paddleboard Adventures, West Coast Surf Shop and Manatee Public Beach. Also nearby are Anna Maria Sound and Holmes Beach Beaches.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 260 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 260 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

The best vacation.

What a fantastic house, and location. Literally a 4 minute walk to the beach. The pool was so relaxing, and well taken care of. Plenty of space for 2! We cannot wait to come back! Our week was the first week of May.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

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

Best Vacation

The property is just as described. Having a pool just for us was the best. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Perfect weather no humidity!! Beach was a short walk away.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

A Week in Paradise

This is our 6th year at this same property and it is everything you can imagine, and we keep coming back for this little slice of Heaven!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Beachhouse

Absolutely delightful. Just as promised. Carolyn was an amazing host. Perfect location.No need for a car. Use the trolley!!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

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

Love AMI

We had a wonderful time
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

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

A Dreamy Stay

We had waited 3 years to rent this popular property. It was worth the wait. The house is simply perfect- outdoor spaces front and back ( porch & pool) extend the delightful indoors. The beach is a minute walk down the street.The hosts are exceptionally caring and accommodating.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

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

Wet week

The property was wonderful, unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

It's perfect!

It's truly perfect - in every way! This cute little beach house was ideal for two people. We loved it from front (porch with Adirondack chairs) to back (adorable backyard pool)! You could see the ocean from the driveway. : ) The owners have done a terrific job of thinking of everything you could possibly need. In my husband's words...I wouldn't change a thing! (and he is very picky about places) We would love to stay here again when we visit Anna Maria Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray H.

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

Always a great time…

at the Little Blue House. We’ve been coming down for 10 years and love our stay every time. Carolyn is a wonderful host. The island is recovering surprisingly quickly from the hurricanes and continues to get closer to normal every day. Most restaurants are open again. The beach is in fine shape. LBH is still the same. It came through the storms with flying colors. We will be back!
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelia W.

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

Awesome location and sunsets

House is very well stocked and maintained. Due to the potential of hurricane Helene, property owner was in constant communication with us and kept us updated with the progress. This was our second stay at this property and location is awesome. We will definitely stay there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Our slice of honeymoon heaven

This property was a true gem and a real joy to stay in. The place was spotless when we arrived and you can tell the owners put a lot of love and effort into upgrades which gave it both a classic-Florida and modern-Florida look simultaneously. For 2 people, it has everything you need and more space than you could ever hope for, along with a perfectly-sized pool. The location is mere minutes walking distance from both the beach, food, and shopping. Perfect is the only word for this property and we would rent it again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Great location!

Carolyn is very attentive to detail. We enjoyed their cottage as location to beach and grocery are excellent. The pool was our favorite detail of the home. Nicely laid out for a small yard and very well kept. A pleasant week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mauriena C.

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

Second Stay

Second time staying at Best Little Beach House on AMI stay just as wonderful as the first.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We absolutely loved this little bungalow. Everything was perfect from the house to the pool to the communication with Carolyn. Such a close walk to the beach. Lots of little extra details that Carolyn gave us like snacks and a cute tote bag. Great location, super close to Publix and other stores. Definitely somewhere I’d stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

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

Perfect!

It really was the best little beach house! They thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. The pool was such a treat, loved waterfall. Definitely booking next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Best Beach house on the Planet

This Little Beach house was beyond amazing. There are not enough words that can explain the relaxing feeling you experience staying here. Can everything be that perfect, the answer we have is YES!! we booked our stay for 2025 even before we checked out! The only other place that could be better must be "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

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

2nd chance - Anna Maria Island

We stayed in AMI about 8 years ago & were not impressed. We decided to give AMI a 2nd chance. The Best Little Beach House was wonderful. It was spotless & very cozy. The location was perfect & we enjoyed the ocean & our private pool every day! Our vacation was very relaxing….all because of this little house. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

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

Lovely Bungalow/Beautiful Beach

We loved our stay! If we can travel again (from Oregon), we will stay here. The home was well set up and very comfortable. The quick walk to the beach was repeated multiple times daily for us. We loved waking to birdsong and taking coffee/tea on the front porch. The salt water pool was a great amenity and I utilized it 2 or 3 times a day. It would be nice to be able to control the water fall, as sometimes it's nice to just have quiet. I gave a 4 on cleanliness as I think it's time to replace decorative pillows in the bedroom and living room - they always get hard use in any home. Thank you for allowing us to stay. It was a lifetime highlight for us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi K.

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

Great vacation spot for two!

Everything was perfect and wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Excellent, Relaxing Get-Away

These great hosts have done a wonderful job of creating an amazing get-away beach house that has everything anyone would need for a quiet, restful & peaceful vacation, including a private pool & close beach access. We had a great time & plan to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Beach Vacation

We are return renters. All 5 stars. Would stay again. Place is as advertised. Host is great to work with. Wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaycie G.

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

Truly is the Best!!

My husband and I were extremely impressed with this vacation home! We felt very comfortable, it was so cozy and clean! The pool was amazing, it was like a tropical oasis. We thought the location was perfect, stores and restaurants (and most importantly - the beach!) were within short walking distance. Don’t hesitate to book this place! We can’t wait for the opportunity to go back, it is a wonderful and secluded slice of paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

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

AMI 2024

This perfect little cottage is definitely a couples cottage. Very cute, clean and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jessica & Stephen Adair

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