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Breakers 1 · Old Florida Home · Gulf Front - Fully Restored

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
On the beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61548 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Coquina Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪38 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 1-minute drive from Bradenton Beach and 7 minutes from Coquina Beach. .This beach vacation home is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Anna Maria Beach and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Bean Point Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bean Point Beach - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Coquina Beach - 10 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Anna Maria Beach - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 47 min drive - 18.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kokonut Hut - ‬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.

Breakers 1 · Old Florida Home · Gulf Front - Fully Restored

3BR · 2.5BA · Sleeps 6 · Direct Gulf Front · Private Deck · Post-Hurricane 2025 Restoration · New Kitchen · Outdoor Shower ·

Some homes are more than just a place to stay — they hold a story. Breakers 1 is one of the last true Old Florida beach homes on Anna Maria Island, standing on the Gulf while everything around it has been replaced with newer construction. After the 2024 hurricanes, the home was restored — new kitchen, fresh updates throughout — while keeping the bones, the character, and the feel that guests have been returning for year after year.

Step off the deck and you're on the sand. No streets to cross, no path to navigate — the Gulf of Mexico is right there. The private Gulf-front deck is where the day ends at Breakers 1, whether that means morning coffee in the quiet before anyone else is up or an evening watching the sun drop into the water.

The home sleeps six across three bedrooms. The master suite has a king bed, an en-suite bath, and Gulf views. The guest room has two twin beds — right for families with younger kids. The loft has a queen bed with water views — open loft with no door, worth knowing if you're traveling with light sleepers or anyone who needs full privacy. The living area has vaulted ceilings, original details, and smart TVs throughout.

The kitchen is brand new — one of the most tangible improvements from the 2025 restoration. Fully equipped for a week of meals at home. An outdoor shower handles the sand. The garage provides covered parking for one car with two additional spaces outside — rare for a direct beachfront property on AMI.

The walkability here is exceptional even by Holmes Beach standards. Publix is within walking distance. CVS nearby. The free Anna Maria Island trolley stops close by for exploring the full length of the island without moving your car. Guests consistently report parking on arrival and never needing their car again until checkout.

A 5% military discount is available — contact IVP directly to apply.

Breakers 1 requires a one-week minimum stay with parking for 3 vehicles. Not pet-friendly.

*Final payments are due 60 days prior to arrival payable by personal check or Echeck (which will incur a $1.00 processing fee) we do take
credit cards for final payment with a 3% fee on the balance due.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features bodyboards on site, surfing/body boarding nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include water skiing nearby.
Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1,548 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

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 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

Breakers 1 3 BR 2.5 BA Home Holmes Beach Sleeps 8
2531-174541
Breakers 1 3 BR 25 BA Holmes
Breakers 1 3 BR / 2.5 BA Home in Holmes Beach Sleeps 8

Breakers 1 · Old Florida Home · Gulf Front - Fully Restored Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

clarissa m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Enjoyed my stay with really no big complaints. All mattresses were very comfortable. The big bathroom was great for us all to shower and get ready. The other shower was way too small for an adult. Just need better, more comfy living room furniture. I would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

Awesome location!

This property was a great find!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean c.

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

lovely cottage

Wonderful stay on the beach. Plenty of room and great views of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

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

Great vacation rental

Great area. Easy access to local stores and restaurants. Easy access to and from beach. Highly recommend this rental
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Beautiful home & location!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home & perfect location on island! Home was very stocked with everything you could need, kitchen was gorgeous.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew M.

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

Best Beach Vacation

We loved staying at Breakers 1! It was a great location on the island and right on the beach. The beach was never crowded during our stay in July. The 2nd shower was small (think RV/camper size) but it was fine for our kids (ages 8, 10, 11) who did not mind. Having the garage to keep the bikes, etc was great! I felt the management company was very responsive, from us renting bikes to them sending someone out to check on the garage door; in fact, much better than I've experienced in other rentals. We would not hesitate to book this house again if we were to come back to AMI!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

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

Vaca

Great house and beach front location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

The greatest location on the island !

This property is amazing! The location and views are unbelievable. We are coming g back next year and I wish this was a 4 bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Very nice property in a great location to everything!

If you want a gorgeous view and just a few steps to the beach then this is the place. Very clean and has everything you need! We would definately recommend this home to all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Absolutely wonderful stay

Everything was clean, and we’ll taken care of. We had beautiful weather. And the local food was fabulous Our house was located in one of the best spots on the beach. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jannette M.

Beautiful location !

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very spacious clean we stay every year - also if it needs any maintenance they will come immediately to resolve - however I would suggest due to humidity and so close to the beach to always if any food out left on top of the counter place it in a ziplock - to avoid the roaches eating it if they come in - at times I would see some appearing behind the microwave therefore I would make sure I had everything sealed !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

Exactly as described

We loved it.. house is very close to the water and very close to grocery store and other businesses. Our family loved it and are looking for next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

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

Great Family Vacation!

Property was very clean and literally steps from the waters edge! We enjoyed not having to tote everything we needed for a day at the beach. You could just go back and forth all day long. There were plenty of floats, chairs, umbrellas, boggie boards, toys etc in the garage. We could have used them, but the garage doors were recently replaced and we could not access the garage. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcy M.

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

Great Beach House!

We had an excellent time. The home was clean and as described. We loved being right on the beach. The home had everything you needed for the week from kitchen supplies to beach towels. It was missing a laundry basket and we didn’t bring one, I messaged the rental service and it was there in an hour. I wasn’t expecting that kind of detail to service. We would love to stay again and recommend the place to anyone. Our group consisted of myself, husband, 19 year old son with 19 year old girlfriend, and 15 year old daughter. They loved it too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo M.

Awesome place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Been there a few times. Looking forward to next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clint B.

Breakers 1

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo M.

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

Awesome

Worth to come back and we will
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Best beach vacation!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved everything about this rental. Home was clean, nicely stocked with essentials and beach toys. The location is amazing!! We plan on a return trip next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

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

Renter

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan E.

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

AMI

Loved the house in AMI; it was lovely, clean, kitchen stocked with necessary cooking items, loved the view from the many windows facing the beach. I would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Very Nice!

We have vacationed on AMI for Thanksgiving for the last 9 years. This place was roomy and you can not beat the location. Had an issue with keypad getting in but was resolved quickly. Master bathroom shower could use a door or shower curtain - spacious but can't help to get water on the floor. Overall great rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Frank J.

Winter escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay , a perfect location right in the middle of the island walking distance to dinning, grocery shopping and ice cream cone.The home was immaculate and our family enjoyed it very much. We will return. Over al 5 rated
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Breakers 1 Vacation Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a beautiful property that I would highly recommend. Meets all of our vacation needs. IVP has always been responsive to questions and issues (e.g. even rescuing our trash bins from the neighbor). I can’t wait to come back next month!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Liane E.

Holiday Break

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We met up with some family members during the holidays. The ample outdoor areas made safe gathering so enjoyable! Of course the perfect weather didn't hurt. We love this location. Its along a beautiful stretch of the coast and so handy to shopping.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Good vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location could not have been any better. We wanted to be on the beach and we were just steps from being on the beach and in the water!! Would like to see a few basic items in the kitchen to cook with. Also, as mentioned in other reviews, the 2nd shower is way too small.

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