Luxury Beachfront Condo with Elevator

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View from our patio of the beach and Gulf of Mexico.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Washer

Pool

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Holmes Beach, FL

Manatee Public Beach

2 min walk

West Coast Surf Shop

4 min walk

AMI Paddleboard Adventures

4 min walk

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)

27 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Gulfsands is one of the premier low density complexes and one of the most highly sought after condo complexes on Anna Maria Island. Gulfsands is nestled amidst numerous swaying palm trees with beautifully manicured grounds, and is located directly on a huge white, sugar sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico. The condo is a private airy corner unit from which you view the beach plus the dolphins, manatee, pelicans and other waterfowl in the Gulf. The Island is an established bird sanctuary.
The condo has just been refurbished and upgraded to include new granite counter tops throughout, new kitchen cabinets, new appliances, new tile floors throughout, new dining room furniture, new living room furniture, new bedroom furniture and new bathroom facilities. Free Wireless Internet and Free Deluxe Cable TV are provided. The unit has three flat screen TV's. Commercial size washer and dryer are located within the condo. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, glasses, pots/pans, and silverware. All bedding, sheets, pillows and bath and beach towels are provided.
There is a new enclosed large heated swimming pool. There is covered parking for two vehicles and a private storage closet that has beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach toys, and pool floats.
Anna Maria Island is known for its incredible restaurants and shopping, and there is access nearby to first class golf courses, deep sea fishing, kayaking, jet skis, para-sailing, and paddle boarding. There are continuous free island shuttle buses to all local attractions, stores and restaurants.
GulfSands is located about 20 minutes from the Bradenton/Sarasota Airport, about 45 minutes from the Tampa Airport, and 90 minutes from the Orlando Airport.

Keywords: ISLAND BEACHFRONT CONDO

Property manager

Lou Paris

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Similar properties

Patio with table, seating, grill, and 180-degree views

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include 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 condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton 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.

Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

Manatee Public Beach - 2 min walk
West Coast Surf Shop - 4 min walk
AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 4 min walk
Holmes Beach Beaches - 6 min walk
Anna Maria Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬2 min walk
‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬8 min drive
‪Wicked Cantina - ‬5 min drive
‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Skinny's Place - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Beachfront Condo with Elevator have a pool?

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

Is Luxury Beachfront Condo with Elevator pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Beachfront Condo with Elevator?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Beachfront Condo with Elevator?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Beachfront Condo with Elevator located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Manatee Public Beach and Bradenton Beach. West Coast Surf Shop and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are also within 5 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

19 Aug 2024

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

Awesome

Amazing!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia n.

9 July 2024

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

Gulf Shores Holmes Beach

Great location on the island. Convenient to everything. Short walk to the beach The condo was clean and updated. Would stay again for sure!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

2 July 2024

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

Best week of the year!

We love the island, the water, the condo, proximity to everything, the storage closet, the pool. We miss it already, thank you Lou and Bonnie!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne E.

13 Feb 2024

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

February 2024

Great location, close to beach, property beautifully landscaped, pool area well kept. Condo spacious for four adults, beds comfortable, unit had all supplies we needed for our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

4 Feb 2024

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

Location location location

Our first time on AMI. The condo was centrally located and steps from a gorgeous beach. Lou was the perfect host, accommodating and wonderful to work with. Bonnie was extremely helpful. Thank you to both.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla H.

4 Jan 2024

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

Lovely Place!

Lou’s place was a wonderful home away from home! Everything you need and more was provided. Close to everything and a great heated pool! Can’t wait to return!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne T.

26 Dec 2023

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

Excellent stay

Everything was great as described.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L.

1 Dec 2023

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

Very Nice Stay

Had some supplies that everyone uses that we did not have to buy. They even had bug spray. We would ha ve liked to be able to us a grill on the property and the pool could have been a bit warmer.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

16 Oct 2023

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

Great Place to Stay

This is a great location. Central on the island, within walking distance to several restaurants. Very clean, easy to get in and out of. Very short walk to the beach. If we are ever back in the area, we would be happy to stay at this property again!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl G.

3 Oct 2023

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

Great Beach Vacation

The property is so very comfortable. You're right there at the beach and right next door to the public beach pavillion where there is a beach restaurant and a little place for adult beverages. The condo is on the back side of the building but you can get a beach view from the patio and master bedroom. There is also a really nice pool. The condo is also fully equipped with everything you would need. We had a great time and would definitely go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

6 Sept 2023

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

Great updated condo

The condo has everything you need but your personal items. There’s plenty of towels and beach towels. The kitchen has everything you have at home. I loved that there was a box fan. I always bring my own but here you don’t need to. The parking is underneath, so your vehicle doesn’t get that hot. The property manager, Bonnie was great to deal with. She kept me updated before my trip, during my stay with hurricane Idalia and what was happening with the island. Bonnie had the owner to call me about the hurricane and my stay. He was very gracious and cared about my safety. I would definitely recommend staying here and hope to return soon! I love AMI!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

29 July 2023

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

Highly Recommend

Great place to stay. Very clean and perfect location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

10 June 2023

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

A piece of heaven

Amazing week unwinding and playing in the ocean. We were right next to sea turtle eggs before the turtle people came around to mark the area, saw an entire manatee family, dolphin nursery, and so much more. The area is the best city we've visited for the beach with little ones. This specific listing feels like home, it has all the things you could forget- pitchers, plastic cups, beer mugs, wine glasses, beach chairs, sand toys, etc etc etc. Extremely attentive manager, but everything was wonderful. Direct beach access, walk through the gate to get to the trolley stop/ concession stand/tiki bar/live music. Parking right over the building, up one flight of stairs to the apartment. Elevator available, we didnt use it. Storage closet on the way to the beach just for you! Partial beach view from the master bed and porch. We've already requested another week next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty H.

5 Feb 2023

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

Fabulous Week at the Beach

We have stayed in a lot of VRBO properties over the years. Your property was by far the best stocked we’ve ever seen! Thanks for your attention to details for visitors. The pool was sparkling. My husband wanted to mention that you might have a small leak in the pipes underneath since he saw water on the windshield & your garage was the only underground spot we parked in. Just wanted to make sure you knew so you could possibly prevent a bigger issue. Thanks again for such a wonderful & clean spot!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

28 Jan 2023

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

Perfect

Great communication with owner and property mgr. Condo was squeaky clean and had everything we needed. Great location on the beach. Close to everything. Beautiful sunsets with live music at the tiki bar on the beach (2min walk). Hope to return next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie S., Silvis, Illinois

7 Jan 2023

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

A Piece of Paradise

This property can not be any closer to perfect. It is centrally located for what our family needed for a week. This property is very clean. There is a gal on the Island who is a contact for renters while they are there if there are any questions or concerns. Bonnie was absolutely amazing. She checked in via text with me prior to our arrival to make sure we knew how to access the property. Then the next day to ensure we made it and to make sure we didn’t need anything. We did have an issue with the hot water heater and the water not staying hot…keep in mind this was during one of Floridas coldest winters in 20 years. So being from Illinois, I thought maybe the water heater couldn’t keep up since it was cold and told her we can wait until it warms up and see if that was the issue. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the cold weather and the water heater did need replaced. Bonnie worked with the owner to get a plumber out quickly followed by an install of a new water heater. All of this without disruption of any of our vacation. We definitely enjoyed our week in Paradise and can’t wait to return.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

17 Dec 2022

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

Wonderful stay

Great

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki N.

5 Dec 2022

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

Wonderful!

The condo was beautiful, clean, and a short walk from the beach. Owner, Lou, made the process very simple. Bonnie was incredibly kind and helpful as we had never been to the island. Thank you for a lovely time!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

17 Sept 2022

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

Perfect!

Another fantastic stay at Gulf Sands ❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

30 Aug 2022

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

WONDERFUL!

This is my second year here at Gulf Sands, #101. Hope to come back next year for 2 weeks. I’m a senior citizen with COPD and having an elevator is such a welcome bonus for me and my friend with bad knees! This condo is completely stocked, clean and fully maintained. I brag on this place every chance i get. J. Tyree

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali M., Marion Virginia

21 Aug 2022

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

Best Vacation Ever!

This was by far the best vacation we've ever had. The condo is perfect.. everything about it. Clean, neat, stocked with anything you need, close to the beach, nice pool, I could go on and on. The only complaint I have is that the week went by way too fast. Lou is absolutely wonderful. We also got to meet Bonnie, who helps clean the property and what not. She was FABULOUS as well! This is truly a special place!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

24 July 2022

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

Beautiful condo

We had a wonderful stay in this beautifully decorated and finely furnished condo. Quality decor and everything needed in a kitchen made our stay so very comfortable. The recliners and reclining couch was great for relaxation after a day in the sun. The outside storage closet had everything to use for enjoying a day at the beach. We would definitely stay again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 July 2022

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

2nd time at this condo

Just like the last time, the condo was awesome. Bonnie calls to introduce herself and be sure you know to call her if you need anything. Both stays have been a pleasant experience! Thanks Lou

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

22 June 2022

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

Nice!

Well stocked kitchen!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Channing P., BLOOMINGTON IN

1 Mar 2022

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

Great destination!!!

Wonderful condo. The pool was first class and view from the patio at sunset was beautiful. Would certainly like to stay there again.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lou Paris

Retired Healthcare CEO who enjoys golf, long walks on the beach, and eating at class restaurants with my toes in the white sugar sand.

Why they chose this property

In southern Florida where I can enjoy year round warmth.

What makes this property unique

Largest private pool on Island percapita, private covered parking, watching the sunset from my balcony, walking directly onto 300 feet of white sand into the Gulf of Mexico or walking on 6 miles of beach with white, sugar sand.