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Dog-friendly cottage w/ island views, shared pool & private patio - beach nearby

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Pool
Living area
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Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 655.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Anna Maria Sound
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Cortez Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Dog-friendly cottage w/ island views, shared pool & private patio - beach nearby

Starfish Beach Cottage #3

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There is no better way to reset and recharge than walking along the warm sandy beach while listening to the tide ebb and flow. This coastal retreat is just the place to take a much-needed break from it all and let life's worries slip away for a bit. Set in a quiet neighborhood mere minutes from the sand, guests will fall in love with the bright ambiance and island decor that sets this home apart! Spend quiet mornings on the patio with a cup of warm coffee as you take a deep breath of salty air. You can even bring the dog along, as it will love evening walks on the sand too! Take a break from the beach and cool off in the shared pool to escape the heat and head back to home base to prepare a delicious meal in the full kitchen or out on the private gas grill! Plus, there is no need to worry about sandy suits, as a washer and dryer are available in the home for your convenience!

This Holmes Beach hideaway is two blocks from the general waters of the Gulf of Mexico where you can simply lounge on the sand, walk along the coast, or snorkel along the local reefs! A free trolley stop is also nearby, so hop on and explore the entirety of the island with ease. If you don't feel like cooking, there are plenty of delicious local restaurants serving up unforgettable seafood and barbeque that you won't want to miss. Plus, Bradenton is a short drive inland if you want to explore the city!

Things to know:
All guests occupying this property who are under the age of 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Heated pools may not be available if temperatures drop below 65 degrees.
We will not be accepting payments for pool heat for the months of May through October.
This property has a 7-night stay requirement. However, select properties have the flexibility for shorter stays. Let us do the searching for you! Please call us and one of our knowledgeable reservation specialists will be happy to assist you in finding a property for the dates you have requested.
City of Holmes BeachVRC16-000796
Code enforcement notification: 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.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 4. Weight limit: 30 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Ilexhurst, a neighbourhood in Holmes Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Dog-friendly cottage w/ island views, shared pool & private patio - beach nearby have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Dog-friendly cottage w/ island views, shared pool & private patio - beach nearby pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly cottage w/ island views, shared pool & private patio - beach nearby?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly cottage w/ island views, shared pool & private patio - beach nearby?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly cottage w/ island views, shared pool & private patio - beach nearby located?

Located in Ilexhurst, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Constance W.

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

Starfish

Wonderful stay and location. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

martha w., Indiana - USA

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

Loved Starfish Beach Cottage #3`

Beautiful property, close to beach. Private pool very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Cloistered Cottage

Group of four cottages surrounding a nice pool, walkways and fencing providing lots of privacy. A very nice place, clean, all the expected amenities, and the beach one minute away. Great location, uncrowded ocean access, we will be coming back.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Merideth N.

The cottage is darling, but No hot water for 5 nights!

Vacasa management didn’t escalate this emergency until 5 days after reporting no hot water. The cottage is adorable but Vacasa management company is terrible
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10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Charming Cottage Close to the Beach

Two beds, two baths and just a half block from the un-crowded area of the beach. It was very clean upon arrival. Beds were comfy. This condo is in a small complex with just 3 other units and we usually had the pool to ourselves. A short walk away was a strip mall with Walgreens, other shops and several restaurants. There was one minor service issue and the Vacasa phone rep handled it quickly. I would definitely return. On my wish list for a return visit would be to have the couch replaced with one that is comfortable, and beach chairs to use.
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10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

lovely cottage

Cozy and clean - steps to a beautiful beach - nicely decorated and furnished - would visit again
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Great cottage with pool.

Great little place convenient to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Perfect location!

We loved this cottage, it was perfect for the three of us and two furry family members. The walk to the beach was literally 2 minutes and this beach doesn't have a parking lot so it wasn't crowded at all. Everything you would need is in walking or bike riding distance. Groceries, dollar store, drug store, NY bagels, ice cream, I can go on and on. The restaurants that were suggested were a short car ride away, no more than 20 minutes! The only issue we had was that the kitchen didn't have enough silverware. A quick trip to the dollar store fixed that so you may want to be proactive when doing your shopping for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

dorris m.

Relaxing stay

While we usually stay somewhere with an ocean view, this was a relaxing cottage within a couple of minutes to the sand. Very bright and clean. Access to the pool was great. I would suggest having a crockpot in the cottage, it makes dinner so easy, especially with no restaurants close enough to walk to.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

samantha e.

Starfish 3 for the Week

What a great week spent at Starfish 3 for our Party of 5. The walk to the beach was easy (just a few short steps and you are on the sand!) and the convenience to stores was key for us . We loved the decor and ease of having the washer and dryer in the main hallway. Our one suggestion would be to utilize space better maybe with some "murphy" beds since rooms are tight and there is not a lot of walking space with luggage. The closets were locked or full so the luggage stayed exposed all week. Kitchen is well stocked with pots and pans. 2 Blankets and towels were also available which was a nice touch! The Starfish 3 beach cottage is perfect for your pit stop from beach to trolley to a restaurant close by! We would stay here again without hesitation.

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine C.

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

Great!

Loved location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Brent W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Property was fine but Vacasa not so much.

The location was great with great access to the beach and a local strip mall. Most things worked in the house worked except a couple of the ceiling fans. The information binder that was there was mostly rules and hardly any instructions on how to use things. The description said that pool could be used but the pool area was dirty and full of leaves. The pool cleaner did service the pool on day two and the yard maintenance people came by about halfway through the week and cleaned up the pool area. The biggest issue we had was getting into the pool area through the locked gate. There were no instructions given on how to get in other than “push the bypass button” which we never could find. When we called Vacasa they said we need a key to get in but we don’t have a key, only the owner has the key. When I told her that the information we got on the website and in the binder said we could use the pool she said that information is outdated. Then when I told her that the welcome email we got said to push the bypass button on some alarms she said “oh yeah, there may be an alarm around there”. But she had no idea where. She said she would reach out to a maintenance man but said she couldn’t reach him. A nice young man did call us several hours later but by then it was too late. Just seems like Vacasa doesn’t know anything about their properties. We actually got a call from the same young lady at Vacasa after we checked out to see if we “got the pool working”. Won’t use Vacasa again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

AMI Vacation

Lovely property, well supplied, steps to beach !!!! #3 Starfish is a gem !
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Oleg E.

Starfish 3

Close to the beach Clean Great pool
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8/10 Good

david d.

Worth every penny!

This was our second stay here at the complex we love to because it’s only 4 units. We had all four with our friends. Not all are with Vacasa. If you can swing it, you won’t be disappointed. The pool area became our meeting area and we had a blast. It’s a short walk to the beach and stores. Like most vacation rentals, there is a kitchen with pots and pans. Be sure to bring your spices etc if you plan to cook. My one and only complaint is the knife situation. I’m bringing a sharpener a next time lol! I highly recommend this place!
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10/10 Excellent

Wanda T.

Vacation

WS the perfect location to the beach the unit was very nice
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10/10 Excellent

Wanda T.

Vacation

WS the perfect location to the beach the unit was very nice
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10/10 Excellent

Wanda T.

Vacation

WS the perfect location to the beach the unit was very nice

10/10 Excellent

Carl C.

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

Mia & Sasha’s vacation

Great location and quite. Beach and sun sets were awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn J.

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

Our vacay!

Loved the privacy of the neighborhood and the closeness of the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Starfish is Stellar

Unit three is perfect and next year we will rent two units
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

Starfish review

We love this property and staying so close to the beach. Our cottage has everything we need, is clean and within a 40 second walk to the beach. We have stayed here before and will continue to stay here.
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8/10 Good

Archie M.

Starfish Beach Cottage #3

Great location and close to an awesome beach Nice condo but a bit small. Has everything you need. Nice pool. Met lots of nice people
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Clean friendly neighbors

Great location

10/10 Excellent

Peg E.

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

Great Spot!

Very clean, well-stocked. Love the private patio with grill. Pool are was nice, but could use a few more chairs in the sun. A short walk to the beach and the trolley stop. Within a 1/2 mile of a shopping center that contains a Publix and liqior store.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

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