Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach!

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6156 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pool

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Holmes Beach, FL

Manatee Public Beach6 min walk
West Coast Surf Shop7 min walk
Cortez Beach6 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Address of Manatee Watch: 205 N Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

MANATEE WATCH - A marvelous waterfront 3 bedroom/ 2 bath home just a short walk away from an astonishing white sand beach. Heated pool, hot tub and a spacious dock with beautiful views of the canal. Many months each year you can watch Manatees playing around in the water. A covered patio by the pool area offers a relaxing time in this lovely home. Rent kayaks or paddle boards and explore the surrounding area. The water canal leads fast access to great fishing trips in the Tampa Bay Area and the Gulf of Mexico.

VRC16-000387

Please note: "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."

Rentals are available for a maximum of 14 days. We typically schedule our rentals to start and end on Saturdays. However, there are occasions throughout the year when we may accept bookings on other days. If your reservation dates are not flexible and do not align with our Saturday to Saturday requirement, please send us an inquiry.

Please note: A rental agreement, that is required to be signed, will be emailed to you at the time of booking and needs to be completed within 24 hours of your booking request.

Property manager

Olaf Krause

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

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

A rental agreement will be emailed to you at the time of booking and is required to be completed and signed within 24 hours of your booking request.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Anna Maria Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

Holmes Beach Beaches - 5 min walk
Manatee Public Beach - 6 min walk
West Coast Surf Shop - 7 min walk
Cortez Beach - 6 min drive
Anna Maria Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk
‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬7 min drive
‪Wicked Cantina - ‬5 min drive
‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬15 min walk
‪Harry's Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach! have a pool?

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

Is Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Manatee Watch: Beautiful Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, 3 Min Walk to Beach! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach. West Coast Surf Shop and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

13 June 2024

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

You can believe the hype...

This is a rare instance when you can believe the hype or marketing / home listing. The name says Manatee Watch and watch we did - we saw manatees every day (families of them playing only feet away). The pool area is beautiful and very relaxing - the shaded area and abundance of chairs helps. The home clean and very well maintained. I've never seen a rental stocked with so much in a kitchen - he had everything one could need. The location is excellent - close to the beach access, quiet, easy to get to and from and close to the shuttle. Overall, this is an excellent rental - kudos to Olaf.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

1 June 2024

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

Wonderful vacation!

Property was very clean, comfortable, and in a great location! We enjoyed having coffee by the canal every morning and even got to see manatees a couple of times! Great communication with owner as well - would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

28 Apr 2024

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

Absolute paradise

Beautiful views from the property, resident manatees, and very clean home.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

24 Apr 2024

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

Perfect vacation property

What a great place. The house was a perfect size for five of us. The pool and jacuzzi were heated, which was a bonus. Most homes you rent require an extra fee for a heated pool. The property is at the end of a bayou, I think that’s wha you call it. The manatees were so much fun to watch. There was plenty of space to lay in the sun. There were 2 tables and chairs under the deck so you could hang out in the shade. A set of table and chairs , with an umbrella was on the deck right off of the living room. The kitchen was very well stocked. There were beach towel’s, chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, sand toys, cooler and a cart to bring any or all to the beach. The beautiful, semi private beach with sea green water, is a minute or two walk from the home. It is breath taking when you first step on the beach. Watching the sunset from the beach is serene. I’ve rented a number of homes in different locations in Florida and this is the best it gets. All I can say is, rent this home and you won’t regret it. The owner is very pleasant and attentive. We were very, very, happy on our vacation. What a great vacation home.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

9 Apr 2024

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

Great Place

We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

3 Apr 2024

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

Great location Clean Fun area

Great house Comfortable and very clean Pool deck, canal for fishing and a 2 minute walk across the street to the Gulf The kitchen is well equipped but get out and visit the many restaurants close by The house was not too swanky it’s nice but didn’t have to worry about kids too much Relaxed! Olaf our host could not have been more accommodating Highly recommend this spot!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Mar 2024

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

Perfect little paradise

We had a wonderful stay and the house was possible the best rental we have ever stayed in. From waking up to watch the manatee’s swimming in the cove out back, to a nice morning stroll on the beach, the location offered everything you could need and want. Take a hot tub, swim in the pool then hit the beach, rinse and repeat. Add in a few meals at some of the great local spots and that pretty much sums up the week.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan A.

6 Feb 2024

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

Manatee

.beautiful property.excellent owners. Definitely would stay again

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie E., Ansonia, OH

7 Jan 2024

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

Excellent Property

This house was perfect. The location is great. We enjoyed the heated pool and spa. It was really nice to sit in the spa on chilly nights. The 2 minute walk to the beach was so easy especially with all of the equipment that comes with house - chairs, beach cart, umbrella, cooler, beach toys, etc. Thank you Olaf and Marissa for such a lovely home.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

7 Dec 2023

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

Wonderful Property

We recently stayed at Manatee Watch for a week (2 Adults and 4 kids ages 17,16,13 and 10). This property was perfect for our family. It was clean, had all the amenities and was very comfortable. The pool and hot tub were wonderful and where we spent most of our time. It was a very short walk to the beach as well as to shops and a few restaurants. A short drive and you could easily get to everywhere on the island. Our host, Marissa, met us when we arrived and was extremely nice and welcoming. We hope to visit sometime again. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

5 Nov 2023

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Perfect location

The home is beachy cute & clean. Great location on a canal & only 1 long block to the beach. Property managers are so nice & respond very quickly.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

1 Oct 2023

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

Manatee Watch is a special place on AMI.

We have just had a fantastic 11-night vacation at Manatee Watch. The home is very well situated on a waterway, yet just a few minutes walk from beautiful Holmes Beach. There is a Publix a couple of minutes drive away along with a Walgreens and a range of good restaurants offering a range of options from breakfast to dinner. It is an easy drive to the other beaches, shops and restaurants on the island or down to Longboat and Lido Key. There’s great shopping and restaurants 30 mins away at St Armand Circle. The house itself is tastefully furnished and very comfortable, the kitchen is well supplied and most importantly the whole house is absolutely, spotlessly clean. By the lovely pool, is a covered area outside offering various, very welcome sitting options in the shade along with a barbecue and TV. We saw manatees, including a mother and baby, from the back deck every day: it was a truly wonderful experience. Olaf and Marissa were very easy to contact and communication and response were always excellent. It was lovely to meet them both on arrival and we appreciated the time they took to show us round and ensure we knew how everything worked. We had no issues at all during our stay: everything worked perfectly. We have stayed in a lot of vacation homes and this was by far our favourite: it was a very special home-from-home. We would highly recommend this beautiful house as a base on AMI and are already planning on when we could return. Thank you Olaf & Marissa.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

15 Aug 2023

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Delightful and Great Location!

We loved staying at Manatee Watch! We brought our 4 teenage boys and they loved the location to the sea, the trolley, their favorite breakfast spot and the pool and hot tub too. They fished on the dock and the pier too! The daily manatee sightings were an added bonus and such fun! The house was very clean and had a nice kitchen we cooked in a few times. Thank you to Olaf and Marissa :) Kindly, The Domingues/Kearstan Family.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D., Farmington Hills, MI

23 Apr 2023

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

Best vacation spot

Our family (3 young kids under 5) stayed here for the week and this place was just perfect!! Very clean, tons of fresh towels, felt very well kept up. Beds were firm but comfortable. Everything well stocked (without clutter) more so than other rentals we have stayed at. Pool and hot tub were clean and warm. Olaf greeted us on arrival and showed us how to work everything in the pool area. We definitely saw some manatees right off the dock, kids got sprayed by one and found it hilarious. Beach supplies were perfect with cart, pool floats, sand toys, chairs, umbrellas, cooler. Quick walk to the beach that was not crowded and absolutely gorgeous. We also loved the location. Quiet street with easy access to trolley, grocery store, beach etc. quick few minutes on golf cart to north of island but also closer to brandenton etc. if exploring south. Really recommend this place! Our family had an amazing time discovering AMI, and left feeling so refreshed! Thanks for hosting us :)

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B., Pittsburgh, PA / Scio, OH / Corolla, NC

22 Jan 2023

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

Perfect location, great house

This home suited us to a tee. Right on a canal and a short walk to the beach. The house is very clean and well equipped, even beach chairs, pool floats and sand chairs. Can’t wait to return!

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

6 Nov 2022

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

Manatee Watch

The property was very clean & felt bigger & brighter than the pictures showed. We loved watching the manatees from our deck every day. Very short walk to the beach & a wonderful pool & hot tub. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Sept 2022

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

Amazing trip!

The house was amazing and was even better than the pictures showed. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Fully stocked kitchen, beach towels, beach buggy, beach toys, beach umbrella, coolers and folding chairs. The back porch and pool area were great and anytime we weren't at the beach, this is where we were. The location was also great with a short, two block walk to a beautiful beach for locals. Definitely plan on coming back in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

LARA N.

2 Aug 2022

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Beautiful property!!

We had a fabulous week in Anna Maria. The property was exceptional!! The pool and spa were just perfect and watching the manatees from the dock was incredible. We look forward to visiting again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

23 July 2022

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

Wade’and Troilo’s

We arrived with Olaf greeting us. We had access to a full garage, that was great for our gulf cart and car. I’m the garage was a bathroom close to the pool. The outside shower felt so good coming from the hot beach and allowed us to rinse our sand off. an outside. We loved the pool with a great bay view of SO many manatees. We loved that there was covered deck for shade and a balcony that overlooked the pool and bay. From the upper level. There were plenty of bath and beach towels as well as items you need before going to the store. We found the place full of natural light with a well equipped kitchen. There were coolers, beach umbrellas, chairs and a cart that we used on our quick walk to the beach. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

21 July 2022

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Excellent location even better hosts!

Wonderful location, great property with manatees out back every day. Property is close to the beach on a golf cart friendly island. Owners were super responsive, hand delivering the keys and offering local expertise. Will stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

heather w.

9 July 2022

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

❤️ Manatee Watch

We had a great stay. Saw Manatees everyday. House was very clean. Pool/dock area were amazing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

2 July 2022

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

Beautiful home and location!

Our family loved our stay here! The owners were great and communicated so well and quickly! This was our second trip to AMI and we can’t wait to come back and stay at Manatee Watch again! We spent the majority of the time at the beach, but the hot tub and pool was a hit! The house was very clean, organized, and stocked with essentials. Thank you for everything!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie N.

28 Mar 2022

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Lovely Property

The house and property are pretty amazing. Everything you could want, well appointed. The owners were incredibly responsive when a problem arose with the dishwasher. Replaced same day of issue. The pool and deck are just as pictured. The manatee sightings from the pier were many. Very short walk to the beach. Highly recommend!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

26 Feb 2022

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Best beach vacation

This property is everything it says it is! Private, lots of manatee watching just off the deck. Short walk to the beach, beautiful sunsets. The property owners are wonderful and so accommodating! We can't wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Ballston Spa, NY

22 Jan 2022

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

Perfect vacation spot

The experience from start to finish was exceptional. The house is close to everything and has all the amenities needed for a home away from home. Olaf and Marissa were perfect hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022