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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Dining
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61350 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Gallery West
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Holmes Beach, you'll be by the sea, a 3-minute drive from Bradenton Beach and 6 minutes from Anna Maria Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from IMG Academy and 21.8 mi (35.2 km) from Tampa Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Island Gallery West - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 6 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Slim's Place - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2 MIN WALK TO GULF BEACHES, LG HEATED POOL, XLG LANAI - GAS GRILL and more

Whispering Palms Villa at North Beach Village is a bright, sunny, and beautifully decorated coastal-style townhouse tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac on Gulf Drive—just a 2-minute walk to the famous sugary white-sand beaches of the Gulf.

Start your mornings on the sunny open deck off the main living area with a peek of the Gulf and your coffee in hand. After a day enjoying the beach’s gorgeous teal waters, rinse off in the private outdoor shower and unwind on the oversized private lanai surrounded by tropical palms—perfect for cocktails, relaxing, or watching TV.

This peaceful neighborhood is ideal for families, with safe streets for kids, biking, and walking. Guests enjoy access to a large heated community pool in a lush tropical setting, plus restaurants, shopping, and island attractions all within walking distance. Holmes Beach Park is just 5 blocks away and offers tennis courts, basketball, a boat launch, and open play space.

Enjoy the convenience of private parking for 3 cars (1 in garage, 2 under the front deck).

Getting around is easy with the free trolley service on Anna Maria Island, with a stop just across the street, running daily from 6 AM–10 PM. The free Monkey Bus also provides transportation around the island and nearby areas.

Included Amenities

✔ Professional luxury linen service with hypoallergenic, fragrance-free laundering
✔ Sheets, bath towels, kitchen towels & pool towels
✔ Starter supplies including toilet paper, paper towels & detergents
✔ Free WiFi
✔ Private outdoor shower
✔ Oversized heated pool access
✔ Family-friendly location near beach, parks & dining

House Rules & Policies

• No smoking indoors – $500 cleaning fee for violations
• Quiet hours after 10 PM per island ordinance
• No parties or loud music
• Pool closes at dusk and is heated seasonally (Thanksgiving–Easter)
• Exterior security cameras monitor the perimeter only
• Guests are responsible for any fines, damages, or liability during their stayWhispering Palms Villa is the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and island charm—ideal for families, couples, or anyone looking for a relaxing beach getaway. 🌴☀️
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: You may inquire

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

700 ft Beach Lg Gulf Drive House Holmes Beach
700 ft Beach Lg Gulf Drive House
700 ft Beach Lg Gulf Drive Holmes Beach
700 ft Beach Lg Gulf Drive

2 MIN WALK TO GULF BEACHES, LG HEATED POOL, XLG LANAI - GAS GRILL and more Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom M., Belding

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the Island

Everything was great. Comfortable beds and close beach access. The gas grill at the property was corroded and not functioning well. The grill needs to be replaced. Other than that, we loved everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach access

This property was perfect for me and my two young adult children. It is clean and well-stocked and only a 3 minute walk to a beautiful beach. The place is relatively well-kept but isn’t new and has expected weathering as a beach condo might have. There are some newer places to stay, but the vicinity to the beach makes it’s a great choice. It is also on the trolley route if you want to avoid renting a car. We liked the lanai that also has a television which we enjoyed for watching football playoff games. Elisa was fantastic, giving us updates to ensure the island was in shape for receiving visitors; we also easily got an extension on our final day to accommodate a later flight. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin K.

HOT

Great location ! Comfy beds. Bonus room off of garage was ice cold. Main house AC was horrible could not keep 72 no matter what we tried. Temp.inside at 12 was 78. Used the oven 1 day and temp rose to 83. Fridge is crap. A house this size should have a larger washer and dryer. House was not thoroughly cleaned, toe nail clippings, sand hair moldy hvac vents.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

gretchen j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

We really enjoyed our stay. Great property with EVERYTHING you need! Great location! Comfortable beds, lots of space, and nicely decorated!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tonya S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Great location so close to the beach, really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina H., Naples Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location and property were great. The weather was a little colder than I expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing get-away!

I would love to live here permanently! Everything about our stay was easy. Thank you for sharing this comfy house and fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

laura r., Cramlington Northumberland

Disliked: Cleanliness

Traumatic wanted to leave as soon as we arrived!

Arrived to a grimy ,dirty house, sofa stained, rugs huge stains, paintwork flaking off mattress stains, broken queen bed. Dirty stained sun-loungers, outdoor rusty sun sign left on floor , garage with rusty washer and broken chairs. Two cleaners sent to deep clean took over 12 hours to clean through house. Sofas steam cleaned to remove stains another day. DIY guy screwed broken bed in top floor still broken rocks too and fro. The worst is the badly stained mattresses look under the cover they need replacing, awful to think you sleep on them . Wanted to leave property on checking in! owner refused and left us to holiday in 5 out of 9 days living in cleaning and trying to repair what should have been done before arrival. The worst is thinking you sleep on stained mattresses , we stayed out as long as possible as we didn’t want to come back to this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

This property was perfect for our girls trip. Very clean and well stocked. Communication was effortless.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot!

We had a great stay at this rental. It was well stocked with everything we needed and so close to everything including the beach. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alejandro M.

Beautiful comfortable place

Only two blocks from the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

Everything you need you will find at this rental! Easiest process we’ve ever experienced!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location , close to the beach (about 2 blocks). Stocked with everything you need while staying and for the beach. Perfect amount of space for group of 6.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation

Lovely, gorgeous property! Elissa an amazing host! Very close to the beach and restaurants. Excellent location! Do not hesitate, book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee H., Spring Hill

Liked: Cleanliness

Short walk to beach, lots of space

A short walk to the beach and an incredible property. Was there with my wife and 2 boys. Lots of beach games and accessories in the garage. Beautiful home and fantastic stay overall
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Whispering palms was the absolute perfect rental for spring break for my family of 5. The location to the beach, trolley stop, the north end, and the closer shopping district couldn’t have been better. The decor was also perfection. It felt like a real retreat. Elissa was always available to communicate with which made the entire process seamless. Oh and THE garage. Having everything you would need for a day at the beach and a place to store it all made it so easy. It really felt like home. Thank you for sharing your vacation home with us, Elissa!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home, perfect location, perfect host!

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us! It was beautiful, perfectly stocked with all the comforts of home, and ALL the beach necessities. You had us at Spike ball! You really thought of everything! The location was amazing, with the home right between the pool and the beach, and the wagons made it effortless to take everything wherever we wanted to go. Holmes beach in November was better than we could have even imagined… and nothing is more beautiful than an Anna Maria sunset!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa H., Billings, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family get away

Perfect location, walking distance to beach and entire island accessible by golf cart! Would definitely stay again! Little slice of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

We had a very nice experience with this property. Easy walk to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P., Ottawa, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and location

My husband and I with our 4 teenagers stayed the week between Christmas and New Years. The house was clean, pretty and well stocked with beach essentials. The location was in a breathtaking tropical setting and was just a short walk to the beach. Super close to grocery stores, pharmacies, shopping and dining. We had a blast and hope to come back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Harriet G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holmes Beach 6317

We were a party of four adults visiting Holmes Beach during Christmas week. Our plans were minimal, to build a jig-saw puzzle, enjoy some fresh seafood from Captain Anthony's, roast some oysters, walk a lot, play some games, and enjoy some good conversation over morning coffee and afternoon cocktails. 6317 is nicely located mid-way between two beach bars that made for some nicely long walks on the beach. It is also convenient to Captain Anthony's, Publix, and The Island Seafood Market. The kitchen table was an excellent venue for our jig-saw puzzle and became the central gathering place throughout our stay. It was a little chilly but one day we enjoyed the back porch area which was perfectly suited to our game-playing and conversation. Food was and is one of our favorite events --- preparing it and eating. The kitchen served us well. All the appliances worked as expected and everything turned out as hoped. We did use the grill to roast some oysters. 6317 served us well, as four. We were supposed to have been 6 and we think that would have been a bit crowded, especially four adults sharing the one upstairs bathroom. We had some issues keeping the temperature consistent. Obeying the note to not adjust the thermostat left us to open and close windows which was a little tricky as the outside temperature was a little inconsistent too. There are more than a few "don't do . . ." notes which kind of dampen the many reminders to "relax". There are three noisy events that come with 6317, trash pickup and the landscaping clean-up crew which occur once each week. The other is the stone driveway that crunches with each passing vehicle. All in all we enjoyed our stay and the unit served us very well. Thanks for making it available and for furnishing it so well. Happy New Year.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Dusty W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for families

The location of this property was perfect. The condo is well equipped with beach equipment and games for the family. Our whole family enjoyed their stay. During the week we were there it was extremely hot and the ac had a hard time keeping up. This would be a five star with a larger ac.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

It was perfect for us. This was a "girls' trip" for six. The house was arranged nicely. We especially enjoyed the outside patio and the screened in deck. This was not a house where the "extra" furniture gets put. The furniture and decor were nice. The owner was very responsive and offered help with anything we needed. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erik D.

Exactly as advertised

Terrific unit, ample amenities, and a great location. It included ample towels, beach equipment (chairs, nice wagon, games/toys), and it's a very short walk to a great stretch of beach. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019