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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Holmes Beach, FL
  • Bradenton Beach
    3 min walk
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach
    3 min drive
  • Holmes Beach Beaches
    3 min drive
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    30 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk bed + additional twin

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master - King with en-suite bathroom

1 King Bed

Queen bed with en-suite bathroom (Shower)

1 Queen Bed

Queen with en-suite bathroom (shower)

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bath with shower/tub combination

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath - Shower

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath - Shower

Toilet · Shower only

Full bath with large shower, double sinks

Toilet · Shower only

half bath

Toilet

Half Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Slice of Paradise managed by Beach Retreats

Slice of Paradise
VRC21-000047
216 68th St - Holmes Beach - FL - 34217
This stunning custom built and decorated 4 bedroom 5.5 bath home is just steps from the sparkling white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Located in prime Holmes Beach you are with in walking distance to the award winning Beach Bistro and many other restaurants, live music , bars and more. The private heated pool features waterfalls and a catwalk that takes you from the veranda to the covered pool deck where you can relax with family and catch the game on TV while cooking out. The gourmet kitchen features Thermador appliances and is fully stocked with service for 10 and all the cooking tools you need to cook for your friends and family.
This beautiful home features 4 bedrooms with 1 king Master bedroom featuring a stunning walkout balcony where you can escape it all. Imagine sipping your morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the night with a glass of wine. This bedroom also features a stunning en-suites bathroom with large skylight. There are 2 additional Queen bedrooms, each with their own private bath, each appointed to the highest standard of luxury. The bunk room features a whimsical built in bunk as well as a stand alone single bed. With details like clapboard walls and bead-board ceilings it is sure to excite the little travelers accompanying the grown ups. This room also has it's own bathroom (tub included) to keep everyone looking ship-shape. Take the trolley to Bean Point, or historic Bridge St. Have a bite at Chateau Anna Maria, or the Beach Bistro or grab a burger and enjoy the game at Skinny's. Go paddle boarding or kayaking in the crystal clear blue waters in the Gulf Of Mexico.

We do our rentals from Saturday to Saturday, if you are looking for a stay that is not a 7-night rental or would like to begin your vacation on a day other than Saturday please send us an email to reservations@beachretreatsfl.com as we can sometimes accommodate alternate reservations

​​​​​​​We might be only 7 miles long but Anna Maria has everything you could possibly need for your perfect
beach vacation. Traveling with a little one? All our homes come with pack & plays and highchairs. Need
more? There are several great rental places that have everything from baby gates to golfcarts, and they
will drop them right off at your vacation property for you. No need to pack beach towels we provide
those for you.
Remember we are laid back and on Island time - Flip-flops and shorts are ok for breakfast, lunch and
dinner no need to overpack you will most likely be in your cutest bathing suit or bikini anyways.
No need to pay the crazy high fees to check all those bags! With Publix, CVS, and Walgreens right on the
island you can grab any sunscreen, hair product anything needed, why haul it all with you?

You may cancel your reservation up to 60 days before check-in for a full refund minus a $495 processing fee and less 3rd party travel insurance fees, if applicable. The refund will be made to the original payment method. After that time, or for reservations made on or less than 60 days in advance of check-in, your reservation is non-refundable.
Written notice is required to cancel a reservation; an email from the address associated with the reservation is acceptable as written notice.
For canceled reservations with a check-in date equal to or less than 60 days away: We will open the property back up to the rental market and if the property re-rents we will refund the guests the rental rate minus the $495 processing fee and any price differential
If Guest needs to shorten their stay or change to a different property, the normal cancellation policy applies. No changes are permitted during the stay.

“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”

Property manager

Beach Retreats
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anna Maria Beach and Coquina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 3 min drive
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive
  • Anna Maria Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Slice of Paradise managed by Beach Retreats pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Slice of Paradise managed by Beach Retreats?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Slice of Paradise managed by Beach Retreats?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Slice of Paradise managed by Beach Retreats located?

This family-friendly Holmes Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Holmes Beach Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
This house was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
This property was beautiful, clean and very spacious! The proximity to the beach was definitely an added bonus…just a very short walk. Our family had THE BEST time and we would highly recommend to anyone looking for the perfect property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Home!!
This gorgeous house is conveniently located one block from the beach. It has all the perfect amenities for all ages to comfortably stay here. All of the rooms were so thoughtfully decorated and supplied. We hardly even wanted to leave the back yard and pool area because it’s so beautiful and well laid out. Anna Maria is our favorite place to vacation. This house made it even more enjoyable. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and pool
The house and pool was beautiful and close to the beach for beautiful sunsets every night. The top deck was perfect to watch the sunrise every morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C., Winchester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to enjoy the island
This property is great and just perfect for one or two families. The pool is one of the biggest I have seen on AMI and great for “real” swimming as well as just messing around. The house is in a great location - we got a golf cart for the duration of our stay which was great fun - with bikes available for short trips. Everything you could need is there and the check in/out process is so simple. You won’t be sorry if you stay here.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
January Beach Anna Maria
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house and pool were excellent. The location perfect to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Don C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Slice of paradise
Beautiful home 1 1/2 blocks from the beautiful beach…..the pool was amazing, the layout of the house was wonderful! Had a wonderful vacation ….
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation location
Great house great location kinda busy time to get into restaurants be prepared to cook at home do take which was fine!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brian
Beautiful house and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed the house!
Loved the whole property. In a nice spot mid-island. it was great to have bikes to go exploring. Beautiful pool and spa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephani D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house!!
We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
House is gorgeous and in a perfect location on Anna Maria Island
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and great location!
Very easy no issues
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ami W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Beautiful home just a short walk to the beach. The pool area was gorgeous. Our kids were in the pool from sun up to sun down. The trolley stop is just around the corner from the house which was nice. We had a great stay and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holmes Beach Get Away
Fantastic house, spacious, clean and unbelievably well thought out. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bevins Beach House (resort)
We had a great time at Bevin's Beach house. It was better than advertised. We had a family get together and everyone was impressed by the property. Everyone did an excellent job communicating with us before, during and after our stay. They are a great vacation home management organization, we couldn't have been more impressed by their service. The home was clean, had all the amenities advertised and then some. We would not hesitate to use them again and would recommend them to anyone. Bevins Beach House is top shelf.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Did NOT want to leave....
Perfect house for a family vacation. Pool was awesome, open kitchen layout was perfect for making dinner and watching tv. The bar outside was our favorite - enjoyed lunch and happy hour out there. We are ready to to back and would book this house again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Atlanta, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We wish we were still there!
We loved everything about Bevins Beach House. We could not get the children ages 4 and 2 out of the "theme park like" pool or the young adults out of the very cool bar! Thank you for sharing your beach house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back
I can’t find any flaws with this property. We plan on returning multiple times to this location. See ya soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach house beauty
This is an outstanding property The decor and setting is one of the most beautiful we have seen. Even better than the pictures. Well stocked. Great location. We particularly enjoyed the pool. The waterfall feature was appreciated by all, especially the grandchildren. We enjoyed every aspect of this property. Highly recommend. The property managers were fantastic. Anything we needed or asked about was provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMI a Hidden Gem
Our family vacation at Bevin's Beach House was a fabulous week. The house is beautiful and in a fantastic walkable location. Each bedroom has an ensuite so perfect for spreading out and easing into your vacation. As a side note; This house may not be suitable for those traveling with infants/toddlers(as we were)... The entrance is beautiful but not practical for little ones because of the wide expanse (approx 8') of the foyer steps and all other stairs again are beautifully wide but baby gates are not suitable and there are numerous sets of stairs both inside and outside from the upper deck to the pool. Making note of that in your description would have been helpful with our booking decision.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation and House
The house, beach and "everything" was perfect. No issues at all. House was everything we wanted it to be. Will be booking it again in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bevin Beach House
Very nice.We would rent again. Pool is fabulous. Thanks.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Christoph N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhaftes Ferienhaus
Traumhaftes Ferienhaus, sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und großzügig geschnitten. Jedes Schlafzimmer hat ein eigenes Badezimmer. Toller Pool und unglaublich schönen Terrasse. Dachterrasse mit Meerblick! Der Strand ist wirklich problemlos fußläufig zu erreichen. Einziges Manko: direkt neben dem Haus ist eine Baustelle die nicht erwähnt wurde und jeden Tag kam unangemeldet Und ohne zu klingeln Servicepersonal ( Gärtner, Poolpfeleger, Kabelgesellschaft) in den Garten.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Felix H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation house
The house and property, while 200 yards away from the beach, are great for a large family/group. Beautiful pool and spa, rooftop patio, balcony, back patio, outside bar, etc. We cooked a lot and the kitchen works well. The outside grill is old and should probably be replaced, as should some of the cheap fixtures in some of the bathrooms. We had a great time and found it very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Beach Retreats

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Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals
As a small boutique rental agency we pride ourselves on selecting only a handful of the newest, most pristine vacation rentals. We have chosen homes to suit all group sizes and specifications without compromising the highest standards we hold ourselves to. Being this discerning has earned us the trust of many vacationers who have come back year after year. We are also one of the few agencies with a focus on homes from Anna Maria Island to Lido Key. We know that while many people are happy to return to the same vacation home year after year, others like to try out new places. We hope our personalized service and spectacular homes will allow you to truly experience the islands as they were meant to be!

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