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Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach!

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Sun loungers, beach towels
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Holmes Beach (Ilexhurst), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Bradenton Beach and 7 minutes from Coquina Beach. .This vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Bean Point Beach and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Anna Maria Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Anna Maria Sound - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoqehouse - ‬2 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.

Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach!

This is the Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island...with a pool.

Make yourself at home in this welcoming 1-bedroom Holmes Beach retreat. This cozy house features a nice living room with a sofa bed, perfect for extra guests. With amenities like AC, Wi-Fi, and a washing machine, guests can unwind and enjoy a stress-free stay. Kickback, relax, and enjoy everything Holmes Beach and our house has to offer.

Our home is a completely renovated 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom home that will take your breath away! Located in Holmes Beach, it is 5 houses and a short 1 minute stroll to the beautiful white sandy Gulf of Mexico beaches.
The beach itself is quiet section due to the fact that there are no large resort / hotel / motel accommodations close by.

We are the ONLY one-bedroom private home with a pool on Anna Maria Island.
Many homes on the Island are actually duplexes where you each have your own pool but have shared interior walls.
This is a truly 'Private' home without shared walls, or a backyard separated by fencing.

The private heated pool has a waterfall, in-pool cocktail table, and bench seating. Outdoor amenities include lounge chairs, dining table, outdoor shower, front porch seating and gas barbecue.

With tropical style coastal furnishings, this home has it all, located within a short walking distance to many shops and restaurants. It is also very close to one of the free trolley stops. The bedroom includes a king bed, large flat screen TV and DVD player. The living room has a couch, love seat and a large flat screen TV with DVD player. Bathroom includes granite counter tops and a walk-in tiled shower. Bring your mobile devices as this home is equipped with Wi-Fi throughout.

We provide you with all the items you will need such as luxury bedding, bath towels, washcloths, beach towels and a fully equipped kitchen.

There are chairs, umbrellas and floats that you are welcome to bring to the beach. We also have a cart to make it easier for you to get them there :-)

There are two security cameras at the property, one at the front door and the other at the side gate facing the driveway.

Check-in 4PM
Check out 10AM
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Heated pool

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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

This property does not have elevators

Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 281 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely the best beach house on AMI. Great amenities and the private heated pool with small deck just makes it perfect. The bag of local coffee was a wonderful addition to a house that had all the necessary appliances and dishes needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Beach house was just perfect and exactly as described. It was very close to the beach and the pool was definitely an added bonus. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable, comfortable, charming…. We love it! This was our second stay and we can’t wait to go again! I absolutely love the shower! Jessica responded immediately to a question I had before our trip so that was great. Just a quick walk to the beach with provider chairs, umbrella and wagon. The stores are minutes down the road but you feel like you’re on a little island. It’s awesome! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our time at the beach. The house is in a great location. The pool was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Little Beach House was the perfect spot for a beach get away. My husband and I were on AMI for a week and the home was a great base point to check out the island. The kitchen was perfect for cooking lots of local seafood dinners. The beach was walking distance and beach chairs and an umbrella were provided. We watched the sunset every night we were there. I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay! I’d recommend The Little Beach House to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

great place

had a great stay. enjoyed the house and pool
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

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

Perfect vacation

Awesome place to stay! We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

It is the perfect beach house.

It’s a great place in the perfect location.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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

Great location. Rental is very clean and accommodating.

Hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi K.

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

Great vacation spot for two!

Everything was perfect and wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob Y.

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

Awesome

Everything was perfect !!Location could not get betterPool was perfect.Bed was perfectHouse was cleanKitchen fully stocked Thank you Jessica for a beautiful vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

A Week in Paradise

This is our 6th year at this same property and it is everything you can imagine, and we keep coming back for this little slice of Heaven!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tony t.

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

Great beach house.

Private but close to beach, shopping, and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

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

Best little beach house on Anna Maria

Was our sixth time renting and have always enjoyed our stay
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

It is the best little cottage on the beach

Love this cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauriena C.

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

Second Stay

Second time staying at Best Little Beach House on AMI stay just as wonderful as the first.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Great location. It is the “Best little beach house “.

Awesome vacation spot. Carolyn is the perfect host.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 7-night stay in Anna Maria Island was exceptional. The house was impeccably clean, cozy, and well-stocked with all the necessary utensils and amenities. Everything was in excellent condition and thoughtfully arranged, making our stay very comfortable. We especially enjoyed the private pool area — it was spotless, relaxing, and perfect for unwinding after a day out. The location was convenient yet peaceful, offering the right balance of privacy and accessibility. The host was responsive and courteous, replying promptly when we inquired about the Wi-Fi password. Overall, an excellent experience — highly recommended and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

Great stay at Anna Maria Island

We had a perfect week at "The best little beach house". We really enjoyed the very private pool and the easy walk to the beach every day. Lots of great food choices and easy access to everything nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Excellent beach house, would stay again

Best little beach house was spotless and comfortable. The pool and proximity to the beach was better than we could have hoped for! We would come back again for sure, had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariella P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our wonderful host made our stay fabulous. The house is beautiful, modern, clean, and cozy, featuring a private pool and located just a few steps from a non-crowded beach. Additionally, a shopping center is nearby, offering great restaurants, delicious breakfast and lunch options, two large souvenir clothing stores, Dunkin' Donuts, an ice cream store (Holy Cow), a Publix supermarket, a liquor store, Dollar Tree, Walgreens, ACE, and CVS. Anything you need is around the corner. The house is situated in a perfect location, in a quiet and relaxing area at night. The pool is heated, making it perfect for an evening swim, and it offers some privacy from the nearby properties. The free trolley is a few steps away on the main road (E Bay ride), and operates all day until 10 pm, traveling north-south. Overall, our stay was fantastic, and we look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Excellent, Relaxing Get-Away

These great hosts have done a wonderful job of creating an amazing get-away beach house that has everything anyone would need for a quiet, restful & peaceful vacation, including a private pool & close beach access. We had a great time & plan to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

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

The Best Little Beach House

We had an amazing stay at this rental and can’t wait to go back, Carolyn and Joe were very accommodating and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Little piece of heaven

AMAZING way to unwind and relax!!! This was our second time we spent our vacation here and we already booked our stay for 2026....
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle T.

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

Anniversary get away

The home is conveniently located close to the beach. The property has been well maintained and close to shopping areas to enjoy as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

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