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PRIVATE HEATED POOL! 150 Steps to Beach! No property management fees!

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Seaside stay .You'll find Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West within a 15-minute walk of this Holmes Beach vacation home. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 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.

PRIVATE HEATED POOL! 150 Steps to Beach! No property management fees!

Gulf Breeze is a cozy Key West style coastal cottage ideally located 150 steps to the beautiful white sand beach. The property is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage with a very comfortable king bed that is ideal for island getaways. One of just a few one bedroom villas on the island with completely private heated pool. The pool is heated to 85 degrees weather permitting. Come home from the beach and unwind by the pool surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. Enjoy dining alfresco on the private patio. Relax with a lovely glass of wine, read a book or simply enjoy listening to the waves on the patio swing. The free Island trolley stop is directly across the street that will take you from one end of the island to the other. The ever popular Monkey Bus provides free "trips for tips" and offer door to door service. Our villa is located in the middle and most desirable, residential areas on the quieter north end of Anna Maria Island. We have one security camera facing the street. You are welcome to deactivate the camera during your stay by simply switching off the light switch located in the living room if preferred. Our beach house is surrounded by beautiful custom homes steps to the beautiful beach. Close to restaurants and shopping.

Property manager

jeannine Inda

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Private Pool! 1 Minute TO Beach! Key West Style Cottage
Private Pool! 150 Steps to the Beach! Key West Style Cottage

PRIVATE HEATED POOL! 150 Steps to Beach! No property management fees! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Rental

We have visited AMI for several years and we believe we have now found the perfect rental property. The location is great with the beach just a very short walk away in a quiet neighborhood. The kitchen is well equipped with everything we needed. The furniture is so comfortable, including the king mattress. We appreciated the pool area so much. We used it daily, along with the gas grill once. The host, Jeannine, was very responsive and offered her contact info in case we had questions. We can’t say enough good things about this excellent place to stay. We plan to use it again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie B., OIB

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Paradise Villa

Can’t say enough about this place. Loved everything about it! Just as advertised. Super cute, clean, great location, and enjoyed communications with the host! Highly recommend this one! Home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Paradise

This cottage was perfect for our first stay on Anna Maria Island. Centrally located in Holmes Beach, we were close to everything on the island. We were literally steps from the beach but our street was quiet with minimal traffic. The cottage was spotlessly clean, incredibly well appointed, and was the perfect space for a couple. The interior has been lovingly redone after the hurricane and every detail has been thought of. The exterior space is just as wonderful with the very private and secluded pool as well as the lovely lenai for dining or visiting. The owner could not have been more helpful and attentive and yet she respected our desire for privacy. I highly recommend this beautiful cottage if you want to enjoy a beach paradise!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha F., Chesterfield, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

30th Anniversary

We enjoyed everything about our vacation. The place was spotless, location was great. The backyard pool was our favorite. We will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G., Columbus, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf Breeze Villa

A delightful cottage inside and out. A perfect fit with everything we needed. Great location and close to the beach. Enjoyed our daily bike rides and dips in the pool. Jeannine was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and great location!

Everything was perfect! The pool was heated , property clean and kitchen well stocked with the utensils we needed, Host was very responsive when we asked for recommendations around the area. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C., Lorain

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location and beautiful private space

Hubbie and I spent a week at Jeannine's lovely 1 bedroom duplex and loved our stay. We were the first guests post renovation after Hurricane Helene and Jeannine was gracious enough to meet us there to go over everything and make sure we had everything we needed. Spotlessly clean, extremely well equipped kitchen for a foodie, and one of the most comfortable beds we have ever slept in. Pool was heated so we could enjoy time despite the cool weather. Beach was a very short 4 minute walk, made easier by the beach cart, and chairs. Jeannine-a special thank you for the spices in the kitchen and the backgammon set!!! Jackie & John
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a wonderful home!

My husband and I stayed for a week and we fell in love with the home and area! The house is so close to the beach. When you are done at the beach you can always relax in the pool. The host is so helpful and informative. She directed us to the best restaurants in the area which was super helpful. If you are looking to relax in a cozy beach home, this home is the right one for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location !!

Property is what you see in the pictures. Jeannine is amazing to work with. She was very helpful and answered every question I had for her. A very short walk literally to the beach!! Perfect place for two. The pool is so private and relaxing after a day at the beach. Amazing place and an amazing owner. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT C.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMI Old Florida Goodness

Perfect for adult couple. Old Florida. Personal pool. Only a few steps to the beach and local trolley. Yet quiet and private. Walk to restaurants. Five minute drive to Publix. Everything just right.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Book this place now!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Villa

Great property, the secluded backyard and pool was awesome. Short walk to beach! Wagon, chairs and umbrella for us to use was perfect. Owner reached out to us prior to arrival and was available for any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vern D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ward C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Had a great time in this cute cottage. Only a minute walk to the beach. Love the pool as well
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amy E.

Close to beach

We enjoyed the private pool. The property manager was extremely nice and helpful. We were a very short walk to the beach! It is small but comfortable. We had a very nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura s., Princeton, WV

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Cottage

So close to the beach we didn’t even set up chairs or umbrellas at the beach just walked back and forth as we felt like it and lounged by the pool. It was so convenient! I LOVED having a private pool!! The owner is so kind and helpful. This place was perfect for what we wanted to do. It was a true escape.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little bungalow

Perfect for a couple and so close to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

SUE L.

Great stay!

Beautiful location, close to beach! Chairs, umbrella and wagon very used every day. Cute little place, very private pool, which was wonderful!! Trolley was the way to go to get around based on parking and traffic. Had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Week

My husband and I traveled to the island for a week for the first time to attend a wedding! This place was a perfect fit for us! It’s beautiful and offers everything a couple could ask for! Its a block from the beach! The owner was so easy to communicate with and so kind! The weather was beautiful! Could not ask for a better week overall! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation on Anna Maria Island

Excellent property close to the beach but with its own private oasis and heated piil
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and great accommodations.

We stayed week of January 13th - 20th and the house was as described. Very comfortable and a short walk to the beach. Plenty of beach gear provided. Weather was a little cool but we still had a few sunny days on the beach. The owner was very accessible and was a pleasure to meet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Enjoyed our stay, the location was great! Close to trolley stop and beach access. Unfortunately the weather was poor the entire week so didn’t get to enjoy the beach or pool. The host was very nice and was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian O., Hanover, PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week in paradise!

As described, nice quiet neighborhood, steps from the beach access, and the private heated back yard pool. The weather was not the best for the beach during our stay, so we took advantage of the pool, which is private and sheltered, so those windy days didn't matter. Still did daily walks on the beach, but spent our time by the pool. Great location, walked to local bar/ restaurants, trolley stop, etc. Jeannine, the host, is super and caring, will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023