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Old Florida Beach Escape – Steps to the Gulf on Anna Maria Island

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A pathway leading to a seating area with a yellow umbrella, surrounded by greenery and overlooking a beach.
A well-maintained garden with a paved pathway leading to a building, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
A residential property with a view of the beach, a paved pathway, and a small garden area.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table set for two, and a door leading to a balcony.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • 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
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • West Coast Surf Shop - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Florida Beach Escape – Steps to the Gulf on Anna Maria Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Old Florida Beach Escape – Steps to the Gulf on Anna Maria Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Old Florida Beach Escape – Steps to the Gulf on Anna Maria Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Florida Beach Escape – Steps to the Gulf on Anna Maria Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Florida Beach Escape – Steps to the Gulf on Anna Maria Island located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, Manatee Public Beach and AMI Paddleboard Adventures. Anna Maria Sound and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
Perfect. Very clean with everything you need for the beach right on the beach Loved it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2026
Hi Cullen- Thank you so much for coming! I’ll pass along your compliment on cleaning to our housekeeper! Hope to see you again and glad you had a great stay. -Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alice is an amazing host!! The property is beautiful and exceeds expectations!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Hi Michelle- We were delighted to have you as our guests! Thank you for coming and we hope to see you again in the future. Have a great summer! Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful place, very clean, had everything we needed, and close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2026
Hi! Thank you for coming to stay. So happy you liked our place and truly hope to see you again. Have a great Spring! Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay! Property was beautiful, comfortable, & well maintained. Great location & owner was super nice! Lots of thoughtful touches for travelers like beach chairs & umbrellas on site you can use during stay instead of bringing your own. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2026
Hi Robert-- Yay! So happy that you loved your visit with us! It was our pleasure to have you stay, and thank you especially for noticing all the things we do to make vacations easy at our place. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Have a great summer. Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach side cottage reminiscent of the Gulf Coast glory days !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2026
Hi! Thank you so much for coming to stay -- we were absolutely delighted to have you as our guests! Please come back and stay soon. Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location! Host was easy to reach and work with! Apartment was clean and perfect for us 2! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2026
Hi! We were so happy to have you as our guests! Thank you for coming down, and we look forward to having you stay again. Have a great 2026! Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Property!

This place was amazing! Very clean, everything worked and access to the beach was great. Definitely plan to try to book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Hi! Thank you for coming to stay with us-- we are looking forward to seeing you again. Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Right on the beach!

Everything was beautiful, well-kept, and very convenient to the beach, groceries and restaurants!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Hi John-- Thanks for coming to stay with us and for your lovely review! We work hard to keep everything ship-shape and it's great to have our guests appreciate it. Please come back any time! Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun 3 Days

Inviting, cozy and steps from the Gulf. Central location We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Hi! We are so happy you loved your stay! Hope to see you again- Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had a great stay. Alice is a very thoughtful and responsive host. As others have mentioned, we were greeted with a welcoming basket. The apartment was very clean, had all we need to cook our breakfasts. Close by there are supermarkets, restaurants.We loved that it is steps from the beach. We watched great sunsets!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2025
Hi- Delighted to have you and your family as our guests! We love to make people welcome, and give them a fantastic beach vacation. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical family memories

Our stay at this property exceeded our expectations! We’re already planning our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Hi Christy-- Fantastic! So happy to hear you enjoyed your visit-- we love to exceed expectations! Looking forward to seeing you again soon- Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dream Stay

Staying at Alice’s was like a dream. We loved everything about the host, and the apartment. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2024
Hi Lauren - We were delighted to have you and your family as our guests-- it was fun watching your little ones chase lizards in the meadow! Thank you for being our guests-- hope we will see you again. Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable weekend.

I enjoyed the short walk over the dune to the beach. Nice outdoor ambiance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2023
Hi Barbara! We were delighted to have you as our guest and so happy that you liked our patios, meadow and dune walk. Please come back and stay any time-- Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Getaway

My husband and I spent a few days in Anna Maria and absolutely loved this little gem right on the beach. It was quiet, spotless, and the perfect place to unwind and soak up the sun. Alice, the host, is a third-generation owner and it’s clear she puts her heart into making this a special place. We felt so welcomed and at home. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2025
Hi Danielle- I'm not sure how I missed seeing your lovely review until now-- forgive the late response! I am so happy that you came and had a great stay! Yes, I do put my heart into it-- please come back and stay again! Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Location!!

It is steps from a beautiful beach and also within walking distance to grocery store and great beach restaurant. The host, Alice was generous and went above and beyond to provide a personal touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2022
Hi Michael - What a lovely review! Thank you! It was great to have you as our guests. In a world of painful customer service --"punch 3 to reach a representative" --I am delighted to be the opposite - if you call our number, you get one person -- me. Please come back and stay with us any time at all. Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

we had a wonderful stay! The property was extremely clean everything easy to find and the location was perfect. Alice was extremely helpful and sweet. We loved our basket very thoughtful! Looking forward to coming back again soon :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2022
Hi Lisa- We truly enjoyed having you as our guests and are just delighted that you had a good time. Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! Come back soon- Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

It was great, and Alice and Steve are great hostess and host. They were extremely helpful! I truly relaxed. I consider this vacation a success!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2022
Hi Karen - We loved having you stay with us and are so happy that your vacation allowed you to relax. Have a great Autumn, and hope we will see you again. Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great find

Gem in a perfect spot - we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2021
Hi John - Thanks for your terrific review! We loved having you stay with us and look forward to seeing you again. Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful place

Loved our stay. Unit just as described. Comfortable bed. The place is on beach with beautiful garden/seating areas. Also near/short walk (but not to close) to manatee public beach restaurant and cvs/Publics grocery. Great location! Definitely would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2024
Hi Kathy - Yay!! I'm delighted that everything was good for your vacation and that you found our bed comfy! Please come back and stay any time -- we loved having you as our guests. Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint, quiet and so close to the beach

A very seamless process and solid communication with the owner. Well kept property just seconds from that beautiful blue water and soft white sand. My highest compliment is we will definitely be back for another memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2022
Hi! It was a pleasure to have you stay with us! We LOVE that you want to come back and stay again-- it is the highest compliment that we can receive. Have a wonderful summer and truly hope we will see you again soon! Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Everything was awesome from location, cleanliness and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2023
Hi Cody - Thanks for coming to stay at our place for your family vacation! We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience. I'll pass along the cleanliness compliment to our hardworking housekeepers. Have a great Spring. Alice
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Alice’s place was super clean!

It was very easy to go about renting. Alice was super responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Hi Mia- Thank you so much for coming to stay with us! I'm glad you liked our place-- I will forward your cleaning compliment to our housekeepers. They work very hard to make our place super clean. Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Thanksgiving at Bamboo Apt.

This is our second year for our family Thanksgiving at Bamboo Apartments. Nothing but praise for the place. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2022
Hi! We are always so happy to have your sweet family at our place for Thanksgiving! Glad that each family can have their own apartment or cottage and meet in the courtyard or meadow for gatherings. Hope to see you next year! Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a perfect location! The accommodations are first rate and its a few short steps to the golden sand and refreshing waters of the gulf. We particularly enjoyed relaxing on the loungers on the property, right at the edge of the sand. The trees provide natural shade. This is an oasis! Check in / out, totally seamless. Host is super responsive and supportive. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Hello! Thank you both for coming to stay at our place, and for taking the time to post such glowing comments--you made my day! Glad that you liked our shady beach-side lounge area; our beloved trees have been around for almost a hundred years. We call them The Three Sisters. We look forward to seeing you again! --Alice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot

The Bamboo Apartments were exactly what we were looking for…. well located, small development, low rise , on the Gulf. Unit was clean and nicely decorated. We’ll managed and very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2023
Hi Greg - Thanks for coming to stay with us, and for your lovely compliments! We loved having you stay with us, and hope to see you again. Alice
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