Tropical Paradise Cottage on the Beach VRC17-000167

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Sunset on Holmes Beach , steps in front of the unit

View from the Private Patio along the Private Guest Path

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Location
Host

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Holmes Beach, FL

Anna Maria Sound
‪6 min walk‬
Manatee Public Beach
‪17 min walk‬
Cortez Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This quaint cottage is located "on the beach" - 3007 Avenue F Unit 3 at 30th Street on beautiful Holmes Beach. It is the downstairs unit (1 of 2). The cottage is very comfortable and sleeps 4 with additional space for a pull-out. The cottage is hidden away on a dead end street away from it all, yet close to shopping and restaurants.

The unit has a full shower with tub, spacious kitchen with dishwasher and a compact washer/dryer. The grounds are filled with exotic, tropical plants and a private guest path to the beautiful blue water and white sand beaches of Anna Maria Island.

There is a free trolley that picks up throughout the day and evening located just one block away. The unit is centrally located between Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria where there are several shopping areas and many restaurants. St. Armand's Circle, Robinson Preserve, Bradenton's Riverwalk, DeSoto National Park and Ringling Museum all make for great local day trips!

Join us at Holmes Beach for the most beautiful sunsets and experience the tradition of Old Florida.

If this unit is not available, please check the upstairs unit at Vrbo 737839

These are older, charming units built in the 50's that we continually update. Housekeepers clean at the beginning and end of each guest stay.

Can't beat the gulf views and the sunsets....

Keywords: Beachhouse, condo, duplex, cottage, beachfront rental

Property manager

Mike & Kelley

Languages

English

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Private Guest Path to the Beach...visible from the beachfront deck

Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Please don't leave pet unattended.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking - Located at the rear of the unit. Take 30th Street west toward the beach, then right on Avenue F down the alley.

Pets - Your dog may bark if unattended and must NOT bother neighbors or other guests. Pets must also be leashed at all times. A pet fee is required.

Noise Ordinance - Holmes Beach maintains a strict noise policy after 10pm nightly. Please refrain from gathering on the patio after 10pm.

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 deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located on the beach, 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. 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

Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Manatee Public Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Holmes Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Cortez Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 37 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 - ‬4 min drive
‪Skinny's Place - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Paradise Cottage on the Beach VRC17-000167 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Tropical Paradise Cottage on the Beach VRC17-000167?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Paradise Cottage on the Beach VRC17-000167?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Paradise Cottage on the Beach VRC17-000167 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ilexhurst 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.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

patti h.

8 Mar 2025

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

We prepaid for this property

But considering the hurricane damage, I tried calling the owner 3 times in two days to find out if it was damaged from the hurricane, left messages, and NO reply. So we drove 9 hours to go there and it was totally damaged place. I had to contact VRBO on this issue, since I took pictures of the place, showing the damage, I got a total refund. Good luck fixing your place...

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Trish M.

1 Nov 2024

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

16 Aug 2024

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

Paradise

My husband and I have stayed here for 5 years and simply love it. Look forward to coming next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

21 July 2024

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

Great spot

Very hidden, very private Great family place Cant wait to go back

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah M.

29 June 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

5th year here

Our 5th year staying at this property. Great location and rate!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

deana c.

24 May 2024

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

Location Location Location

Absolutely wonderful location. Just a short path to the beautiful beach.

Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra F.

4 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Tropical Paradis

The cottage needed upgrade in the bathroom area, tiles in shower area cracked/broken, molding around the bathroom exit door to outside had rott all along the floor area, in the bedroom the headboard on master bed appeared to be not attached to bed had to place a pillow between bed and wall to prevent it from knocking on the wall when sleeping, kitchen chairs had dried up food on the cushions that I actually had to wash off.. Needs up keep and TLC that would improve this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald W.

16 Apr 2024

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

Beach Bungalow Beauty

Due to uncontrollable circumstances we arrived quite a bit before check-in but Raquel was very accommodating so we left our bags and explored the island. The ground floor unit is exactly as advertised. This is an older cottage that has a charming, beachy feel. The updated beach chairs and outdoor furniture are a nice touch. If what you are looking for is a secluded spot with perfect beach access this is the place for you

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

20 Mar 2024

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

Would go back

We enjoyed our time at this cute place. We had all we needed to make our time enjoyable. Was a few steps to the beach. Most everything was in walking distance. The trolley was close by. We love the area. I would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

22 Jan 2024

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

Sharon and Rich

A bit retro, immaculately clean, and about a 50 ft walk to the beach. Met by the property mgr as we arrived, gave us the tour of the place and shared info about the island. We planning to return for another stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi & Chris M.

8 Dec 2023

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

Time of our lives!!!!!

Oh man, where do I start….. We arrived and was greeted with warm welcome from Racheal, who made sure we could get in okay and welcomed us. I thought that was very thoughtful❤️ The bungalow was older style but very clean and just perfect for our week stay. Then there is a path way to lead to heaven….the ocean!!!! The beach is very clean and quite and not busy like manatee beach in Anna Marie . The only down fall is NO SHELLS!!! ( Only littles) Thanksgiving was spent relaxing after I cooked us a good meal at the beach. Sunsets were amazing the orange rays were just breathtaking. The bungalow had chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards etc. Unfortunately it is all just a memory now!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel W., Moulton, AL

26 Oct 2023

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

Great Location

We have stayed here a few times and plan to come back. Great location right on the beach. Always clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

19 Aug 2023

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

Always Perfect

This is has been our 3rd year staying at this location which is simply perfect. A very short walk to the beach which is a plus. Everyone is so nice. Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah M.

16 July 2023

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

4th time at the property

We love the cottage; especially the location on Holmes Beach. Not real big or “fancy” but it is super clean, great property managers, everything you need plus the great location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

2 May 2023

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

Great location

Perfect location. Dolphins and sunsets.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Richard F.

22 Apr 2023

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

Great stay !

Great communication and direction to the property. It's an older place. Which was no problem for us. The price was right for an on the beach rental. After all, we spent more time on the beach than in the rental. The beach isn't overcrowded at their location either. We have a camp, so living in less than perfect conditions was not a problem. We'd stay there again !

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

19 Apr 2023

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

GREAT PLACE, GREAT STAY!!

The property was so lovely and RIGHT ON THE BEACH, with our own private little path. It was so awesome, and the property manager, Raquel, was amazing! She was so helpful and super nice. I would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayatri P.

7 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful view of the sea

Such a lovely location, right on the beach. Easy to get to the trolley stop or shops that were walkable distance from the unit. Loved seeing the sun set over the sea every evening and wake up and walk along the beach in the early mornings. Owner is very responsive, accommodating and helpful. Just a wonderful overall stay and would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

18 Mar 2023

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

Perfect little cottage on the beach!

Very clean, well stocked, and convenient cottage with a very short walk to the beach! Loved the separate a/c units and location too! Very nice and helpful owners!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

25 Feb 2023

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

Beautiful Beach Experience

The rental was a bungalow style.. The bunk beds were very creaky and definitely not for adults. Shower needs updated. Wi-Fi was great. Coffee on the beach was only a few steps away!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty F.

9 Jan 2023

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

Perfect beach access

Nice little cottage for two. Friendly owner, clean and well supplied with everything you need. Our only negative is the kitchen floor. They need to replace it. Will stay again next year if they update the floor.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesa T.

7 Nov 2022

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

The place was right on the beach. Host was awesome

Very easy. Supper nice owner

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary m.

22 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful Location

Great location and place for a much needed getaway! So easy walking right onto beach and to the trolley when heading out to explore. We look forward to returning soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

10 July 2022

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

we love anna maria

we love staying here. proximity to beach cant be beat. private safe parking although slightly cramped. everything you need is there or a three minute drive. Racquel was very nice. we dont like the bed, but it was negligable in the mix. we will most definitely be back

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

25 June 2022

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

Beautiful space

We absolutely loved the location of this place with nice little outside areas to relax or head right down to the beach!! Overall, the place was neat & tidy and while I'm not one to complain, the only real issue I had was the tile floor in entry could definitely use a scrubbing. We absolutely will be visiting again as the place pretty much met all of our requirements.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mike & Kelley

Why they chose this property

We chose to buy this unit due to the fact it was located directly on the beach and it was a small condo unit of 2. It was also a short distance from where we live and allowed us to get out of the city and relax. Holmes Beach is absolutely beautiful all year round.

What makes this property unique

We love relaxing on the beach and watching the evening sunsets. Mornings are usually filled with walks on the beach and collecting shells. We also love taking the trolley to Anna Maria island for dinner and shopping.

Languages:

English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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