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Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6

Vacation home near Bradenton Beach in Holmes Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Sun loungers
Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Ilexhurst stay.At this Ilexhurst vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. Also, Aluna Wellness Center & Spa is within half a mile (1 km) and AMI Paddleboard Adventures is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Aluna Wellness Center & Spa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 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.

Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6

Whether you are talking about the Florida Peninsula or the Sorrento Peninsula, everyone loves the beach!  Two hurricanes destroyed our little house on Anna Maria Island in the Fall of '24, but out of the adversity came a beautiful little Italian Villa, built from the ground up and available for occupancy on October 19, 2025!  With Mediterranean accents throughout, a beautiful in ground pool, and an adjoining grotto, you will think you are back on the Amalfi Coast.  But throughout the home itself, every room is adorned with authentic fish mounts from Florida's greatest game fish, so you will always be cozy and ready for your cheeseburger in Florida paradise.  Our Villa, nestled between the beach and the bay, with views of both, may be why the Italians say "Quando la vita ti da limoni, fai limonata!" 

This newly finished home backs onto 17 acres of mangrove forest and is situated on a quiet pond which includes a dock for fishing. All towels, linens, cooking utensils and beach chairs are provided. We have enclosed parking for 2 cars. Close to shopping and restaurants, it is perfect for your Island getaway!

VRC# 20-000210
Noise Disclaimer - “You are vacationing in a residential area where homes are in close proximity to each other. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. The maximum permissible noise level is 65 decibels (e.g., a normal conversation) between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M., and 50 decibels (quiet conversation) between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. of the next day. No excessive boisterous, or repetitive noise (e.g., shouting, yelling, screaming) is permitted. These noises can deprive neighboring persons of peaceful enjoyment of their property. A violation of the city’s noise control ordinance shall subject the violator to the issuance of a notice of violation or citation. Noise is measured at the property line of the property generating the noise.”

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas house

4th year staying in this house. Love the house, yard and location. Would greatly benefit from new mattresses.
Stayed 31 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love location and yard

Just rented for my 3rd holiday season… will rent again next year.
Stayed 46 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love yard and location

Will be back next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Great location

Great location on the island and great for dogs. 2 blocks to the bay and 2 blocks to the Gulf. Property manager was responsive when an issue needed resolved. Would there stay again.
Stayed 46 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

CYNTHIA H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small but worked for 2 kids & 2 adults

The renting process was a breeze from the reservation to the day of walking into the home. It is a small older house...so don't expect latest greatest gadgets, decor or roominess. Only 2 block walk to beach. Pool is small but works for 7yo & 9yo. My biggest complaint is owner needs to invest in umbrellas for patio and pool area. Luckily we had brought our umbrellas and hubby was able to rig them up around the pool...so BYOUmbrellas!! Also invest in some throw rugs at backdoor and sliding door area. Our kids complaint was the twin beds were too hard. I would not stay here again mainly because we aren't repeat renters and it does need some updating.

10/10 Excellent

valerie H.

this home is my away from home.

this home has everything you could want and need. the property manager is great to deal with. always wants to help out with what you might need to happen. recommend this place for great location and a nice small private pool with your own backyard to enjoy.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

rafael m.

Was perfect

we had a lot of fun, everything was excellent , I hope I can come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Jaime E.

Good location but poorly maintained.

Short walk to the beach, great pool area. House had many mechanical issues and the maintenance service took multiple days to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017