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Gulf views from unit, 1 minute walk to beach, heated pool. SPECIAL RATE

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Gulf Drive Street Side
Updated kitchen with granite counters in 2018
Large open kitchen
Kitchen Nook
Corner front enclosed balcony w/entry from 2nd bedroom & eat-in-kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6126.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cortez Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gulf views from unit, 1 minute walk to beach, heated pool. SPECIAL RATE

NOTICE: We are a 7-night minimum stay rental property and licensed by the state of Florida. We are set up for Sat-Sat stays but inquire for any other arrangements you may need in the fall. We are offering a SPECIAL last-minute rate for $180/night for May 24th - May 31st ONLY

We are so fortunate that we were able to complete all of our hurricane repairs on the unit and in the association as well. We are back in business and the beach is in great shape. We also replaced the bedroom rugs with great LVP flooring.

The kitchen has been refinished with new cabinets and countertops. Check out some of our best features such as a new AC unit, washer and dryer, 55" Smart HDTV in living room, 48" Smart TV in main bedroom with cable. A Smart TV in guest bedroom for streaming. Bring your Firestick! New pots & pans, and both regular and K-Cup coffee makers. We update linens and beach equipment every year.

All you can eat Pancakes $6.99 at the Gulf Beach Cafe just a five-minute walk on the beach. Nightly music and great prices on great dinners too. Volleyball nets and playground equipment too!

Location, Location, Location

Can you imagine being just over 90 steps to the white sands beach and still being just a few blocks to shopping and dining? Award-winning restaurants and high-end shopping ventures are just a free AMI trolley ride away. The trolley stop is just three blocks away. This condo is on the calm stretch of Gulf Drive, and on the West side of the street so there are no streets to cross to get to the beach.

Accommodations!
This unit comfortably accommodates families or 4 adults.
Main Bedroom Suite - Includes a king bedroom set and Beautyrest mattress set. This bedroom has its own bathroom.
Guest Bedroom has a queen bedroom set and a bathroom across the hall.
We also have a sleeper sofa in the living room, and a cot for children only. Parties of more than 4 adults are not accepted.

OH! The Views!!

From the unit you have great views of the Gulf and the AMI famous sugar-white beaches with sparkling green-blue waters. You and the family will enjoy fabulous sunsets as the sun settles over the gulf. Just wait until you see the dolphins go by!

Spacious & Bright

This spacious condo is 1,359 sq. ft., making it larger than the most of the 2/2 condos on AMI. The bright and airy condo provides your family with plenty of space to stretch out, relax, and enjoy the island life.

Wow! Look at the Features!

The kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances and has an eating nook that leads to the front enclosed balcony. The living room is spacious with a 55" flat screen TV and access to the rear enclosed balcony and a comfortable sleeper sofa. The main bedroom boasts its own bathroom, queen bed, and a patio door to the enclosed balcony. The second bedroom also has a queen bed, roll-away bed, bathroom close by, and access to the front balcony. The condo also has a full-size washer & dryer inside with easy access, high speed internet access, cable TV, with lots of channels, DVD player and new bed linens and towels throughout. The outdoor amenities include a picnic table BBQ area, large, heated pool with relaxing deck, and ground storage area for all the beach chairs and toys. Just bring your bathing suit and sunscreen. This unit also has two dedicated and covered parking spots for your cars only.

Quiet Time
This is your vacation time and we have the peaceful place for your relaxation. The city of Holmes Beach has a town noise ordinance that assures you of quiet time from 10:00 PM-7:00 AM. 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 and will result in fine and possible eviction. This is out of our control.

Stuff to do!

Shelling steps away, walk 2 blocks to the beach café, tiki bar and "all you can eat" pancakes. Want a little more adventure? Rent a scooter, bike or segway to see the island or paddleboard, kayak or jet ski to enjoy the beautiful waters. The MOTE Aquarium, St. Armands Circle, and Sarasota Museums are only 25 minutes away. http://www.ridemcat.org/trolley/ free trolley

Trusted Management!!
Annie Given Sun Day is privately owned, but Professionally Managed! Once you have selected us as your vacation getaway just book us and we will personally be in contact with you. We also have a maintenance team on the island and they have managed this unit for years and will be sure it is ready for your vacation. Of course, we will be a short phone call away should there be any problems.

Note - We hope to have the rooftop deck back in service by July.

The property in front of us has started construction but the views are currently the best they have ever been.

Property manager

Lisa & Ray Whitmore,

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Holmes Beach Noise Ordinance after 10:00 PM

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holmes Beach

Holmes Beach is home to this condo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cortez Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Coquina Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Views of the gulf from unit, 1 minute walk to beach, heated pool. have a pool?

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

Is Views of the gulf from unit, 1 minute walk to beach, heated pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Views of the gulf from unit, 1 minute walk to beach, heated pool.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Views of the gulf from unit, 1 minute walk to beach, heated pool.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Views of the gulf from unit, 1 minute walk to beach, heated pool. located?

Situated in Holmes Beach, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Sound and AMI Paddleboard Adventures. West Coast Surf Shop and Manatee Public Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

GREAT PLACE

Great accommodations in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista K.

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

Great location & spacious

Had a great time at this condo. Loved the open concept kitchen/dining/living room and the enclosed lanai with laundry in unit! The rooms are spacious and welcoming with a beach theme. Gift shops, restaurants, Walgreens, cvs and groceries/liquor store are nearby and walkable. Great location steps from the beach. Owners very responsive and want you to let them know if you need anything which is a bonus. Would definately stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimerly F.

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

Nice location

Was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Beautiful

The online pictures do not do the condo justice , it is very crisp and clean. The beds were so comfortable. Brought our daughter and grandson with us, and we had a blast. The beach is literally right there. We will definitely book here again. The owners even checked on us through text. Great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

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

Fantastic! We want to come back!

Location is PERFECT. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Perfect trip!

House was properly stocked. 1300 SF so plenty of room. Couches and beds were super comfy. AC ran cold and maintained temperature. Owners have lots of beach gear they shared. Kids loved pool and you don’t have to cross the street to get to the ocean. My only complaint was I had to come home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Amazing vacation

This property was absolutely perfect for our family vacation. The condo had plenty of room for our family of six and is beautifully furnished with everything you could possibly need. Including a storage cupboard downstairs to keep all of our sandy beach gear in. There is a wonderful view of the beach and it was such an easy walk to and from the beach. No traffic to worry about with little kids. Lovely pool too. Ray and Lisa are the perfect hosts. Can't believe we found this gem and will most definitely book for next year. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

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

Relaxing stay

This is our 2nd stay here. Excellent location and proximity to the beach; just a few steps away. Property is well maintained and clean. Nicely decorated. Available beach equipment is a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel H.

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

Amazing Place!

The condo was very well set up with anything we needed. The walk to the beach was about 2 minutes. The pool was nice and warm. We will hopefully be back next year!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

My favorite place by far!

This is my 4 h stay on AMI. This place by far is my favorite and would highly recommend! Space and amenities are great! Loved the 2 porches. You can see the beach from the back porch. Short walking distance to the beach and not far from AMI Beach Cafe. Also, waking distance to Publix, CVS, Dollar Tree, etc. It was a quiet beach area for us, but not too far to walk and enjoy the party! Plenty of beach supplies and towels and a cart to take it to the beach. You are so close to businesses but far away enough to feel secluded amongst houses. Thank you for a great stay Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Excellent

Wonderful accomodations! Condo stocked well & location, location, location!! No need for a car. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam R.

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

Perfect condo and location

The well-appointed condo was spacious and comfortable. It was ideally located close to the beautiful beach, Walgreens, grocery store, pizza, ice cream and other tourist shops. The trolley conveniently picked up right in front of Walgreens and allowed us to explore the island without a rental car. Ray and Lisa were a joy to work with and had thought of everything we needed. I highly recommend this condo!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte T.

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

Our Go to Place

When we come to AMI this condo is the first one we look for to see if it’s available. We love the location. Nice and quiet. Love the roof. Husband loves the roof at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

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

Excellent Stay

This property was very clean and in a great location. Loved the rooftop deck where we watched the sunset every night. The pool was so refreshing in the evenings. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Very happy with this property

This over exceeded our expectation. It was plenty roomy for our family of 6. Location was just a very short walk to the beach. We will definitely be coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

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

Family vacation/ 4th of July week

Beautiful condo. Steps away from the beach. Perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F., Martinsburg WV

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

Amazing Views

Amazing location. Just a few feet from the beach. Beautiful views. Unit was recently renovated and was very comfortable. We look forward to staying again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

Great location- super close to the beach

We had a great week in Anna Maria despite red tide and lots of rain. The condo is large and had plenty of space for our family of 5. The owners were responsive to any questions we had. Our only complaint is something the owners wouldn’t be able to do anything about- there is a condo above and if the guests that week are really heavy-footed, you’ll hear their every move. You can also hear what everyone is saying at the pool when you’re in the bedrooms of the condo. So if that’s something that will make it or break it for you, it’s something to consider. The location is really the best thing about this condo. It’s steps away from the beach (no road to cross!) and we felt comfortable letting our kids go back and forth. It’s walking distance to some restaurants, Publix, and in between 2 trolley stops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Such a wonderful property and experience!

We had a fabulous week on Anna Maria Island. The condo was wonderful and location could not have been better. It was great being so close to the beach. We couldn’t find a restaurant that served crab legs, so I reached out to the condo owner and she was so helpful. It was awesome having access to beach chairs and umbrellas. My 15 year old son even used the sand toys. My only suggestion would be to have the sofas cleaned thoroughly. They are in desperate need, but this in no way altered our experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

donna v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun

My family and I enjoyed our stay. Everything we needed and more.

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Walkable & Tidy Beach View Stay

With no access to a car or golf cart, we can officially confirm that this location is highly walkable. Beachfront, grocery, pharmacy, restaurants, trolley stops and shopping are all within a 5 minute walk. The clean, open concept and natural lighting were immediately evident and welcoming. Most resorts offer poolside or ocean view. This one gives you both! Fun perk - we counted 9 different places to eat (including beachfront via their portable cooler, two lanai, rooftop and grill area). Ray & Lisa personally take care of their renters and take pride the unit's upkeep.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte T.

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

Perfect

5th visit to the island, 2 nd time renting this property. We love this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B., Three Rivers, USA

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

Week in an Island Paradise

The clean and well appointed condo is perfectly located on the Island just steps from the Gulf of Mexico.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Fantasy location and personal service by the property owners’

Top notch!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Perfect in every way!

Great location. Quieter area but close to anything you might want or need. Beach access is steps away and not as crowded as most places. Beautiful water. Has starter items of everything. Pool smaller but great for a dip after the beach. Never had more than 8 people there at a time so wasnt worried about social distancing. King bed was great! Underneath parking kept you vehicle from being hot when you go out. Trolley stop close by. This unit was perfect for our family and we would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lisa & Ray Whitmore,

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We fell in love with Anna Maria Island upon our first visit. We purchased this condo in 2016 after looking for two years. This location just seemed perfect for us and our second home. Now we get to share our home with you. Let us be your "home away from home" and we are certain it will become a place for great memories for you as well.

Why they chose this property

The location! Nothing better than stepping out your door and walking to the beach with your first cup of morning coffee or the roof deck to watch the most amazing sun set. The three block walk to shops, restaurants and the AMI Free trolley will be convenient for your family.

What makes this property unique

We previously rented a unit on that looked beautiful on the website. When we walked in, we realized it was just about 750 sq. ft. That took us by surprise. From that point, anything we looked at had to be over a certain square footage. Our little get-a-way is just over 1375 sq ft. Trust us, it makes a difference.

Languages:

English