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Beach nearby, beach towels
Flat-screen TV, DVD player, books, video library
A heated pool
Game room
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Gallery West
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Holmes Beach, a 1-minute drive from Bradenton Beach and 5 minutes from Anna Maria Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Bean Point Beach and 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Coquina Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Island Gallery West - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 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.

Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

🌊 Emerald Bay Beach House
📍 306A Clark Street, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
📌 VRC17-000006 | 3 Bedrooms Plus Bonus Bunk Room | 3.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6 | Heated Pool & Spa
Welcome to Emerald Bay Beach House, your ultimate escape on Anna Maria Island! Our dreamy
amenities ensure that guests enjoy a perfect stay in our 3-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home with a BONUS
bunk room. The private backyard is a lush, tropical paradise, completely fenced and meticulously
landscaped. Relax in luxury with a private heated pool, complete with a relaxing spa, sun shelf and swim
up table. Your ultimate getaway is perfectly poised just two blocks to the sugar sand beaches of the
Gulf with just a short 4 minute walk to Holmes Beach. We provide everything you need for a day by the
sea, including beach chairs, umbrella, wagon, towels and toys. Enjoy our game area featuring Foosball
and a Basketball Arcade - plus tons of games, pool toys, TV and Wi-Fi. We are dog friendly so bring your
entire family and fido too! Your perfect island getaway awaits at Emerald Bay Beach House!
📝​​​​​​​While most of our properties rent only from Saturday to Saturday, exceptions can be made. Please reach out to us prior to booking if you would like to arrive or depart on alternate dates, or stay for fewer than 7 nights. We would love to host you!
🛏 Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Suite: King bed + ensuite bath
Bedroom 2: King bed + ensuite bath
Bedroom 3: King bed + full bath just outside the door
Bonus Room: two sets of twin bunk beds with en suite 1/2 bath
Total: 3 king bedrooms, plus bonus bunk room and 3.5 bathrooms
🛁 Bathrooms
Ensuite Baths: Two spacious bathrooms attached to king bedrooms
Guest Bath: Full bath beside Bedroom 3
Powder Room: Convenient half bath
🌟 Features & Amenities
Private Heated Pool & Spa with sun loungers & outdoor dining
Beach Gear: 4 beach chairs, umbrella, wagon & towels for easy days by the ocean
Fully Equipped Kitchen: Stainless appliances, cookware, & all essentials for home dining
Living Room: Flat-screen TV, cable, & Wi-Fi
Laundry: Washer & dryer
Parking: Space for 2 cars
Comfort: Central A/C & ceiling fans
☀️ Outdoor Living
Spend sunny afternoons lounging poolside or soaking in the spa. Fire up the grill for al fresco dining on the patio, or stroll down to the beach for sunset views over the Gulf.
🚲 Explore the Island
Located in Holmes Beach, you'll be close to local shops, restaurants, fishing charters, water sports, and bike rentals. Hop on the free island trolley and explore all that Anna Maria Island has to offer.
📅 Booking & Cancellation
No cancellation fees!
Cancel 60+ days before arrival → Full refund
Cancel within 60 days → No refund
Extended stays & bookings $20,000+ → Full payment 90 days prior, non-refundable
$500 deposit due at booking; balance due 60 days prior
For reservations 21+ nights or $20,000+ → 10% deposit due at time of booking.
Third party travel insurance cost is due at time of purchase
Third-party travel insurance through Beach Retreats is non-refundable
No changes permitted within 60 days of arrival or during stay
We highly recommend cancelation insurance
🚗 This home can accommodate 3 vehicles
✨ Whether you're looking for lazy beach days, poolside relaxation, or island adventures, Emerald Bay Beach House is the perfect Anna Maria Island escape.
​​​​​​​Traveling with a larger group? Book the other side of this home, Turtle's Bay! 910292
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a flat-screen TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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 allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

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Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany A.

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

Great location to the beach!

Great location to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Enjoyed

Nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hillary o.

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

Great beach location

Overall very good location ! Very short walk to beautiful beach. House was kept very well.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

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

Spring break

Good location, close to the beach and central to all shopping.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne C.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We had a wonderful 10 days at this beautiful duplex! It was very private, spacious, tropical oasis pool area. Only 5 min direct walk to beautiful, white sandy beach and lovely evening sunsets! We will definitely be back to stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Loved it

We had a great stay at Emerald Bay. It was an easy walk to the beach and the pool was so relaxing. The house was clean and so nicely decorated. It was just as it looked in the pictures. The couch with recliners was so comfy as were the beds. Loved having so many bathrooms and bedrooms. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Great beach house!

This is a wonderful house! So clean, updated, and accessible. A quick walk to the beach, and we loved the layout of the house as well. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. The owners were very accessible and quick to respond when we had questions. We would definitely stay at this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin g.

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

AMI vaca

Beautiful property and great location. A few glitches , but host was quick to respond and correct.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Perfect beach house!

This house was exactly what we were looking for! Perfect space for 4 adults and 2 kids. Very modern updates, great layout and gorgeous outdoor space. We walked to beach every evening for the spectacular sunsets after the kids played in the pool all day. We used the outdoor shower a lot more than anticipated so it was a nice feature to rinse off the salt and sand. Quiet neighborhood just minutes drive to shopping and restaurants. Will definitely try to come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Everything is close

Recommend golf cart. Best way to get around. 25 mph is top end limit. Fantastic place at a fantastic location. The place was nicer than even I imagined after reading the description. Get up early drive your cart to pier for sunrise and pass by donut shop on Pine on way home. Made fresh. Rented a boat for week too. Great decision. My new go to vacation. Anna Marie.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

SARAH F.

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

Check in/check out

The property was beautiful, clean, perfect size and it easy to get to places. One suggestion is maybe a slightly later check out (11am) and maybe a slightly earlier check-in (3pm). By the time we woke up, got kids fed and ready, packed/cleaned up the entire place, we felt a little rushed. A 10 AM checkout may be a little too early. Otherwise, great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Our Second Time At This Property

This was our second stay at this property. We were repeat renters for a reason! House was the perfect size for our spring break getaway. House is well kept and tidy. The garage housed two beach cruiser bikes, along with several beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys (not needed), and wagon. It's an easy, 5-minute walk to the beach. We did not find the need to rent a golf cart but did rent additional bikes for our crew. We had a few windy beach days, so we very much appreciated the fantastic pool and spa in our backyard. We enjoyed a few walks and bike rides to Pine Street for exercise, as well as to pick up donuts (Donut Experiment) and key lime coconut cake (Hometown Desserts). Overall, another great week on Anna Maria Island in your Emerald Bay property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best thing about the property is the comfort of the beds. Plenty of sleeping space and a lot of bathrooms. I would’ve preferred a much nicer detachable showerhead for shampooing and shaving but the soaps and shampoo were very nice. Since the washcloths were not set out, I wasn’t even aware that there were washcloths until my daughter looked under the sink. There were plenty of beach supplies and night lights for the pool and an outdoor shower. It would be nice if they were to add steppingstones over top of the gravel to get from the gate to the outdoor shower in bare feet. They have good trash pick up Service and cable tv. I had an overcharge from booking through a third-party website and it was corrected very quickly. Our pets were permitted and we used the grass across the street for potty breaks. Just be sure to clean up after your pups! Also, this home is approximately three blocks from the beach, and this area of the water was never very crowded. I ended up sleeping on the third floor since I have a bad knee, but I could’ve slept on the second floor if I wanted to. I did Report to the property manager that the pool man added chlorine and not much else. We only swam a few times because we asked that he scrub the algae from the pool walls and pool seating areas and sun deck and skim the dirt out because we didn’t have a skimmer, Those never got done. We really wanted to pool to be our main hang-out, but unfortunately that wasn’t the case. Pools are most important!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa C.

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

Location Location

This home is in an awesome location for beach and has a lot of room for large family. Home needs a lot of TLC. Bar lights couldn’t be used flickered, ripped skirt in one bedroom, bathroom toilet holder broke, missing toilet paper, dish sponge, dish washer and laundry soap. Also pool area was not checked we found wet towels old empty cans.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alma V.

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

Okay

The place needs major upgrades and need things repaired. Cleanliness I was shock was not too good.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina B.

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

Perfect Location

Short walk to a beautiful beach entrance and beach area that was never too crowded. The house was adorable and we loved having the pool for during the day and would walk to the beach for sunsets. We had an issue with our code at check-in, and the property management company assisted with the issue immediately. Overall very good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier L.

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

Great place and location

Had a great time with family. Blocks from the beach and very comfortable home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy W.

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

Great house. Would stay again.

This is a high 4-star review. Most places that I rate 4 stars I would not return to. With Emerald Bay the issues are easy to compensate for once you know them. I would def go back! The place is exactly as advertised. Very short walk to the beach. Pictures are accurate. Pool and spa are nice. Great natural light. Beautiful kitchen. It's kind of a split level so there aren't as many stairs as it seems. And no crazy rules like don't set the AC below 78 like I've seen at some beach places. We had great service in terms of responsiveness to questions. They even brought us a new blender, same day, when we couldn't find the pitcher to the old one. I really appreciated that for keeping up with my green smoothie habit. We did not use the bikes but it was great to have them. We felt very safe in the area. It was great for our family and our dog. Good walking area but some sidewalks flood out when it rains. The beach chairs provided are in ok shape. The backpack straps don't work on all of them and some are pretty worn. I suggest that as soon as you get there, take them to the pool deck, rinse them in the shower, and let them sit in the sun. They can get a little musty. Cleaning was pretty good. It's really helpful to know how a place is appointed. The rental company provides a good amount of info but cannot tell you everything especially since they are not there when the place is cleaned and changed over Here are my thoughts (of course your experience might differ). 1) We were not provided any laundry detergent. Fortunately I had brought a few Tide tabs with us but it would have been helpful to have more given that there aren't a lot of extra bath and kitchen towels. 2)not a lot of extra bath towels but PLENTY of beach/pool towels. Only ONE kitchen towel. More would have been helpful. And some old musty sponges were left . 3) a few dishwasher tabs were provided. 4) decent cooking supplies but not many baking supplies if you plan to make a cake or something. 5)we needed to buy trash bags and extra paper towels. If you like liquid hand soap rather than hotel-size bars, buy that. 6)also would be helpful: kitchen cleaning spray, broom and dustpan or stick vacuum for sand The documentation of the pet fee (as to whether or not it was charged) on billing documents could have been more clear. I'm giving the benefit of the doubt and have been told the problem was fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

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

Great home and location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at AMI. The house was perfect for our group of 7. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Great value, great location

The den, with the twin bunk beds was crucial for our stay. Proved to be quite handy. 3 of our adult kids didn’t seem to mind at all. Pool was well maintained. Short walk to the beach. The extra towels and well stocked kitchen were pluses. One of our smoke alarms went off and after notifying management, maintenance came by and replaced all batteries. Great family week. Look forward to visiting again. James
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice Rental

Fantastic location, 2 blocks from the beach and within walking distance to restaurants, ice cream, etc. Really nice pool and hot tub. Property manager was really responsive and easy to communicate with her. Wagons to pull all the beach gear and a stash of beach toys were provided. Also had 2 beach cruiser bikes that we enjoyed riding. We rated 4 stars instead of 5 for following reasons: Although the mattresses were fine, the bedding was really uncomfortable and needs an upgrade. Sheets were pilling and fitted sheet was too deep for the mattress, so every time you moved the fitted sheet pulled off the mattress. We had to fix it several times through the night. This is an 8 person rental, but there are only 6 beach chairs and beach towels. Luckily we brought a couple beach towels. Pool was really nice, but deck didn’t have much space. This didn’t impact our review, but kitchen could use Tupperware. Well stocked otherwise, even had a slow cooker. We really enjoyed our stay and this is a very nice rental. Upgrading the bedding and getting a few more beach chairs and towels would be helpful. We love AMI and this is a fantastic area to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

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

Great beach house!

The house was great. Loved the decor, the layout and the pool/hot tub was fantastic. The location was good, too, with an easy walk to the beach- maybe 1.5 to 2 blocks???- and not too far from the restaurants and shops on Pine- maybe a 5 minute drive??? I read reviews about the beds being “loud” and didn’t find that to be the case. We did find that the top floor bedroom was bright, even though it had blinds, so if you’re sensitive to that be sure to bring a sleep mask. It didn’t bother my husband, but I wore a mask and was fine. Really nice how all the bedrooms/bathrooms have their own space. The house could use an ice cream scooper- but that’s about it. I’d highly recommend it - super clean and management was great about any questions we had. Terrific stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Perfect rental!

My husband and I rented this property for an anniversary trip and brought along our 7 month old. We were so pleased! It’s our third time on the island but first stay at this property. From cleanliness to decor to pool area to location from the beach it was perfect! It was spotless inside and out, had everything we needed and then some, adorable inside and out, wonderful spa and pool with easy controls. It was a short stroll to beach access and it wasn’t a super busy stretch of beach either. We’ll definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

The house was in a perfect location and was set up for a truly wonderful family vacation!

The ladies managing this property truly understand the set up for a family vacation. The home with all the special touches from the kitchen, bedrooms and especially the out door extras by the pool and for the beach with bikes were outstanding!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruchee S.

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

Retreat

A wonderful property with everything to make this house feel like you were at home!! Minutes from the amazing ocean!!! And a wonderful experience with the property owner!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

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