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For Shore: Sleeps 10, steps to beach, heated pool!

Vacation home near Anna Maria Beach in Holmes Beach

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bean Point Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

In Holmes Beach .Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Manatee Public Beach and West Coast Surf Shop are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bean Point Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Coquina Beach - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Lido Beach - 25 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 47 min drive - 44.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smoqehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

For Shore: Sleeps 10, steps to beach, heated pool!

***Photos Updated September 2025***

If you are hoping to stay on the perfect Old Florida island in the perfect beach home, you have found your destination at "For Shore". This simply beautiful home provides the ultimate in "beach chic" elegance and luxury for your most relaxing and engaging island respite.

Five large bedrooms and four and one-half baths provide all the privacy you require, and the beautifully decorated open living space is perfect for the gathering together of family and friends after a day at the beach, Lounge together by the heated pool and spa, be perfectly secluded by the landscaping of the beautiful outdoor living space or have a sip at the outdoor bar while grilling on the gas grill.

The country's most idyllic beach is literally just a few steps away, just out the front door; but you can also enjoy the beautiful gulf view by simply gazing upon it while relaxing on the front porch or bedroom decks-the sunsets over the gulf are stunning.

The gourmet kitchen is fully stocked for your creative culinary impulses, and conveniences abound, from the state-of-the-art washer/dryer to flat screen TV's in each bedroom and Wi Fi connectivity throughout the house.

And when you're ready, take a bike ride or stroll and explore this wonderful island paradise-you're just a short ride away from all the shopping, dining and sight-seeing that Anna Maria Island has to offer. Indeed, the fantastic memories from your stay at "For Shore" will last a lifetime.

*Please note: 4 cars maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles.

***OVERCROWDING CONSEQUENCES***
Maximum occupancy of rental homes on Anna Maria Island are set by the Cities and are strictly enforced. An occupant is any person staying overnight, regardless of the number of nights. Due to recent issues of overcrowding in the area, if maximum occupancy is exceeded during your stay, a $1000 (one thousand dollar) overcrowding fee will be charged to the payment method on file and your party will be immediately evicted. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to keep Anna Maria Island enjoyable for everyone.

"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."
*Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.

VRC16-000656

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

7061

Frequently asked questions

How close is For Shore: Sleeps 10, steps to beach, heated pool! to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.8 mi (36-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does For Shore: Sleeps 10, steps to beach, heated pool! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is For Shore: Sleeps 10, steps to beach, heated pool! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Bradenton Beach and 3-minute walk from Holmes Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does For Shore: Sleeps 10, steps to beach, heated pool! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at For Shore: Sleeps 10, steps to beach, heated pool!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at For Shore: Sleeps 10, steps to beach, heated pool!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at For Shore: Sleeps 10, steps to beach, heated pool!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does For Shore: Sleeps 10, steps to beach, heated pool! have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does For Shore: Sleeps 10, steps to beach, heated pool! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is For Shore: Sleeps 10, steps to beach, heated pool! to downtown Holmes Beach?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Holmes Beach.

For Shore: Sleeps 10, steps to beach, heated pool! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything went well. The timeliness in your help with the hot tub after the power outage was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great. It’s a short walk to the beach and right across from the trolley stop. The only negative was the toilets and how they flushed. There was a wagon full of beach supplies in the garage. The kitchen was well stocked. The pool and hot tub was used daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family of 10 (7adults & 3 kids) recently stayed in this rental home and from the moment we walked in, we knew it was going to be perfect for us. It’s very spacious with high ceilings. Very clean and pretty. The hot tub was one of our favorite things about the house since it was November and chilly some days. One thing that I wanted to note was that there is a portable pack and play crib in the primary bedroom closet. We ended up renting one ahead of time because we didn’t know one was already there. There is a large beach wagon as well as beach chairs, pool tubes/noodles and beach umbrellas in the garage. We bought beach toys while there and we left them for the next guests. There are also some free weights for anyone wanting to work out. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, etc. Sato realty was a pleasure to deal with and very responsive and accommodating to any questions we had. We were pleasantly surprised just how close the house is to the beach. Super short walk which was fantastic since we had three children under age 5. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tawny P., Albion, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the home, location was excellent, 2 very short blocks to public beach access. Home was sparsely stocked and had to immediately grocery shop for minimum essentials including tp and paper towels. The only seasoning in the cupboards was 1/2 small container of ground pepper, so it was kind of a bummer to have to shop for everything to prepare any kind of meal in the home knowing we would have to leave everything or waste it after using a couple of shakes of salt or garlic powder. Outside of some minor inconveniences, we enjoyed our time on stunning Anna Maria Island very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach house

The check in/out was super easy! We flew in and stayed for a week. Having known what the house offered beach wise, would have been helpful. They had a wagon ( extremely helpful!), beach umbrellas and chairs, boogie boards and some floats. The house also had beach towels which was great. The kitchen had minimal utensils and dishes,but it was fine. Overall, the location was great with easy access to the beach. The pool was awesome also. It is off the main, busy road, so it could be loud as trucks came by at times. We really enjoyed our stay at For Shore!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Like the place alot

The stay was great . Only thing we noticed from last year to this year was we didn’t have many towels . Last year we had alot , this year we have 2 big towels per bathroom. We washed towels every day . Very few beach towels also. Kitchen was in good shape but we found it not to be as stocked with things as last year. We loved our stay and would stay again for sure .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun For Shore

Great location and house with all amenities needed for the size of our family. Beds were comfortable. We had 1 issue with the sink and dishwasher but it was handled quicky and efficiently. We loved the pool and hot tub. We were impressed wirh the staff at Sato: from booking to check-out everyone was helpful, courteous and kind. AMI has been our vacation location for 5 years and For Shore is our favorite house! The staff at Sato are fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alli B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, will book again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebrating our 55 Birthdays

Wonderful! Great place and very convenient!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House and location

It was a great house with a very short walk to the beach. House was clean and well kept.The house is right off Gulf Blvd so it can be a little loud
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Met all our needs and wants!

As advertised, just steps to the beach and was nice to let the kids walk by themselves! The pool/spa were equally nice and provided hours of entertainment. Walkable location to nearby shops and grocery. (Free) Trolley stop right at the corner. SATO Real Estate responded to every question and need, and incredibly promptly (within hours!) The home was well designed and plenty of room.Yes, Gulf Drive is busy, but AMI is still recovering from Helene and Milton in certain areas. Merchants and restaurants were warm, welcoming and appreciative of folks shopping and dining. We would recommend this vacation spot! (6 adults, 4 kids, no pets)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

Family Vacation

Loved the house. Location was perfect. Plenty of space for family of 11. Outdoor space was fantastic. Communication was spot on. Can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

We had a great week and most of it was because the house was great. We very much enjoyed the location and the amenities. The pool was awesome and refreshing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house close to the beach

There were 8 in our group. 2 families of 4- kids age 9-16. It is off the main road but honestly it didn’t bother us. We didn’t sit on the porch much because it was too hot. You didn’t hear the noise inside the house. The house was plenty big enough for us. We had the starter packs to begin with. Publix and the dollar tree are super close if you needed anything. The beach is a block from the house. So 5 minutes and you are walking in the ocean! There is a spiral staircase that leads from the back door in the kitchen down to the pool. You can walk downstairs and there is a door that leads outside to pool too. Just wanted to add that just in case. We had no issues with it. The pool was amazing after coming back from the beach to chill. The hot tub was awesome too my husband would say the best part. 😎Check in/out was simple. No crazy checkout rules. All in all a wonderful vacation and we all loved this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property, great location close to the beach.

Great overall experience. The property is steps away from the beach and at a nice location very close to the entrance of the island. The pool and hot tub along with outdoor seating was great. We had issues with our A/C and an appliance, and property managers were very responsive to fix these issues during our stay. This property is right along the main road in and out of AMI, so there is a bit of road noise, but it didn’t negatively affect our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach location house

Good location near beach, but busy street with emergency vehicles every so often annoying. Need to supply more necessities like toilet paper, paper towels, pods for dishwasher etc. Had start up problems of tv remote not working, garbage disposal, and toilets not working. Maintenance workers did show up to fix. Hot tub temperature too hot
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation spot

The property fit wonderfully for our family. The kids loved the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
One block to the beach which was awesome. The house is very nice with all the amenities. There was a problem with the hot tub and the maintenance staff worked very hard to rectify. The staff was excellent. Bathroom with each bedroom was nice so everyone felt like they had a suite. On a busy street with lots of traffic. Location to beach and all there is to do made that ok with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Vacation

For Shore was perfect for our family of 9 (5 adults, 4 kiddos). The open living/kitchen/dining area was a great space for all of us at the beginning and end of every day. The bonus was how kid-friendly the furnishings were which eliminated any concern and worries having curious and touchy toddlers! The outside space (dining/seating/bar/pool) is great as well. The only miss this builder/owner had was not putting a bathroom in the garage space ground level. We hit a couple bumps at the very beginning of our stay, but Sato Real Estate was incredibly responsive to our issues and extremely accommodating. You may notice a review or two mentioned road noise - yes Gulf Drive is busy but it was never annoying or interrupted anyones sleep. A positive was that there is a trolley stop, both north and south, right outside the door. Yes, you can indeed see the Gulf from the balconies and it’s a mere 3-4 minute walk and you’re on the path to the beautiful beach. Thanks again Josh @ Sato,we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacay at the beach

Great experience overall. Simple walk to the beach (2 blocks), amazing private pool and nice neighborhood. Only "negative", due to traffic on the main road (located next to the house) you get some noise, but nothing major. I would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation2023

Wonderful house which accommodated our family of 6. Close to beautiful beach and convenient location to all activities and dining.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Sue F.

Great location to beach

House was very nice. Location to the beach was awesome but to close to busy noisy Gulf Drive. Pool and outdoor was great but sun not on pool this time of year. Wish there was an elevator and better pans for cooking and need plastic bowls and plates for the pool area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would go back

Great area and property! Had everything you need down to beach towels. I will be back
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

jennifer h., Nashville, Tn

Liked: Cleanliness

House is very nice and obviously built for groups to stay in.

We used the hot tub and pool daily, and the area below the deck was really nice with all the furniture. The sleeping arrangements are great for groups, however the pillows in this location desperately need to be replaced. The information on the property leads renters to believe it is closer to the beach than it actually is, and you cannot see the beach at all from the house. it is up the road and about a 5 minute walk. There are chairs and an umbrella in the garage we used, which was really nice because we almost hired a company to bring them. Overall, the house was really spacious and we had tons of room and didn't feel crowded with our family of 8 staying there. It was really comfortable (except the pillows on the beds).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022