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Unwind Sunshine - heated pool, steps to the local's favorite beach, free bikes

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Private kitchen
Pool
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8174.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unwind Sunshine - heated pool, steps to the local's favorite beach, free bikes

***WEEKLY RENTAL**** This Luxury beach chic cottage home has it all....location, fully stocked luxury kitchen, and beach bikes. 4 minute walk to the beach and near the free trolley stop. This boutique property is not your average rental. We are blessed to have multiple repeat visitors year after year. Come see why!

THE HOME - Pristine 4 bedroom, 3 bath charmer sleeps 8 guests. Dual King Ensuite bedrooms. Luxury mattresses and black out shades for a good night sleep. Automated home with electronic locks, 4 smart TV's, WIFI, a nest system, and bluetooth stereo, so you can enjoy tropical tunes poolside. The ranch style floor plan with open concept kitchen and living room is a perfect layout for family fun.

THE BEACH - Our beach access is known by the locals as one of the BEST beaches on the island due to the gentle sloping ocean floor, no high rise condos, and a wide sand bar to look for sand dollars.

THE POOL - The large heated pool stays programmed to 85 degrees during winter months. Enjoy reading poolside next to the babbling rock water feature. Lush tropical landscaping provides privacy and an afternoon break from the summer sun. It's truly a private oasis.

THE EXTRAS - Under counter ice maker, two full size refrigerators, fully stocked chef kitchen, poolside grill, beach cruiser bikes, soft sided coolers, 8 Tommy Bahama beach chairs, boogie boards, sand toys, frisbee, beach towels, toddler swim floaties, and beach umbrella. Load your deluxe beach cart and head to the beach. High chair and Pack-N-Play can be found in the bunk room closet. Fully stocked game closet for family fun (Scattegories, Pictionary, Clue, Boogle, Trivial Pursuit, Candy Land, Connect Four, Blank Slate, Bop It, etc). Forgot your book? No problem, we have a small book share shelf.

Bedroom 1: King, ensuite bathroom, sliding glass doors with view of the pool.
Bedroom 2: King, ensuite bathroom, window view of the pool, door to pool
Bedroom 3: 4 twin bunk beds custom built with barn door
Bedroom 4: Queen with adjacent full bath

Our home is conveniently located between downtown Anna Maria and downtown Holmes Beach.

For your family's safety and security, we have pool alarms on all backyard access doors, we provide a unique door code for all guests, and we have a flood light security camera system in the front yard (garage and gates to the pool).
Vacation Rental Licese # VRC18-000016. Max capacity 8 guests. 4 parking sites onsite. Weekly rental. Per city code, the noise ordinance is enforced with a max of 50dBA from 10pm to 7am. 65dBA all other hours. Violations will result in a fine.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Island Players - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Unwind Sunshine - heated pool, steps to the local's favorite beach, free bikes have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Unwind Sunshine - heated pool, steps to the local's favorite beach, free bikes?

As of 19 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unwind Sunshine - heated pool, steps to the local's favorite beach, free bikes on 2 May 2026 start from AU$995, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Unwind Sunshine - heated pool, steps to the local's favorite beach, free bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unwind Sunshine - heated pool, steps to the local's favorite beach, free bikes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unwind Sunshine - heated pool, steps to the local's favorite beach, free bikes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind Sunshine - heated pool, steps to the local's favorite beach, free bikes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unwind Sunshine - heated pool, steps to the local's favorite beach, free bikes located?

This family-friendly Holmes Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Players and Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean and walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply perfect in every way! The owners are excellent, loved the bikes, impeccable landscaping and decor, 2 blocks from beach. A favorite rental for our family of 6!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Great stay

Beautiful property with everything we needed for a fantastic week. Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our week away from home in this home! The owners were very good with communication and updating us on our stay. The house was clean, stocked with beach towels, and much more. The two refrigerators were very beneficial for 7 of us in the home. The pool area was beautiful. We truly loved the location as well. We would recommend this home to anyone staying at Anna Maria Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb R.

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

Love this place!

The house is beautifully done inside. The layout and the decor are fantastic. The host were excellent at taking care of our problems. We can’t wait to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect home…beautiful pool…peaceful area. Our grandson kept telling me he didn’t want to go home…he wanted to stay at the Florida house. A++ vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

Great house, location, outdoor area and host

Wouldn’t change one thing
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Unwinding

super clean, owners provided almost everything needed to keep a house running, plenty of soap, shower supplies, kitchen supplies with all spices needed, grill hooked up to gas directly, so no tanks to fill. Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Perfect!

Such a great place to stay...quiet street, wonderful pool in private yard, well stocked kitchen, plenty of room, and very clean. Close walk to beach made even easier with wagon to carry chairs, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Perfect House

The house is was perfect for our first stay on Anna Marie Island. The house was clean, open, and just perfect for our group of 8. The pool felt tropical and secluded. Easy walking distance to the beach was a huge bonus as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Stay here!!

This is the perfect house for a family. This house is so gorgeous on the inside and has a heated pool! The beds were comfy too!! The location was awesome and you couldn’t ask for better house amenities. It was fully stocked with everything you would need for a long weekend at an island.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sam k.

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

Welcoming

Property is amazing and owner is very easy to work with and very accommodating. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

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

Another great week!

Second time at Unwind Sunshine and hopefully not our last! The home and property are top notch and Cy and Stephanie are gracious hosts, always available and so accommodating. It's easy to hang out at the beautiful pool or take a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Beautiful House

Great time in AMI again. Weather was perfect! House is completely updated. Pool area so lush and secluded. House even supplied shampoo and conditioner in each bathroom! Excellent location near beach and restaurants. Hosts were great communicators.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Great House.

We loved our stay. Plenty of room and it was stocked with wagon, chairs, and sand toys for kids. Loved the pool. Stephanie was great. Short walk to beach. We would stay here again but it is already rented for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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

Anna Maria Island

House is amazing and in a prime location on AMI! Plan to go back over and over. The comfort and finishes of the home are top notch! Really relaxing week! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Anna Maria getaway paradise

The house was set up amazing for our stay with 7 people. Pool was unbelievable and felt like you were in a tropical jungle. House was clean and perfect! Amazing location. We will definitely be back and will stay at the same house as again. Best beach cart I have ever seen!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

Beautiful and outstanding features

There was every item we needed to make our stay comfortable. The endless amenities included extra refrigerator in garage, ice machine, etc
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

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

Perfect home, perfect location

Beautiful home in quiet, central location. House was well equipped for every need, beautifully decorated with gorgeous pool/garden area. We particularly liked the way the house was laid out on one floor. There were only four sharing but there would be more than ample room if a there was a ‘full house’.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Exactly as described - charming

Our group of five ladies loved our stay and rarely left the house except to walk to the beach. The house is beautifully appointed with great attention to details. We did a lot of cooking and appreciated all the available kitchen amenities. Stephanie was very available to us if we had questions; she is an attentive host. We will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

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

No detail missed

As my wife walked around she kept pointing out decorating ideas for us. High end finishes everywhere set this home apart from every other one we have rented. Not a single complaint or wish that something else was included. Definitely would rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane N.

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

A wonderful trip to Anna Maria!

This house was perfect for our vacation with seven adults. The house was beautiful, clean, and well stocked with beach supplies, kitchen supplies, etc. Every detail was thought of. The private pool was wonderful. We used it everyday. The house is also extremely close to the beautiful beach. The owners were very quick to respond and answer any questions. It was a pleasure to stay in their home! I can’t say enough good things about it! We can’t wait to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

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

Great Location!

The house was better than we expected. Vary spacious, quiet, and clean. Pool is amazing. Had a new grill, plus the ice maker in the kitchen was a nice touch. 2 full size refrigerators were nice to have. Heard the word “repeat” many times from our crew. Owner was nice, and let us drop some luggage off early to shuttle to the airport for arriving family members.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Perfect!!

We were impressed from the moment we pulled up to the house. It was exactly as described and just what we needed for our all adult family getaway. Each couple had their own bathroom, which is a huge bonus. The house was very clean and had so many thoughtful touches. We cooked several meals at the house so we were very appreciative of the spices and seasonings in the pantry. The host was super responsive and answered the few questions that I had. We will be returning to Ana Maria Island and would definitely stay at this home again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

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

Christmas Vacation

The property was wonderful as was the house. I have one minor suggestion. The weather ended up being very chilly and a couple of extra blankets for the beds would have been very welcomed. Otherwise the whole experience was awesome!! Thank you!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie

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Hello!

Vacation time is often limited, so we are deeply honored you are considering our beach house as your personal oasis.

After 20+ years in corporate healthcare, I retired early to spend more time with family and serve local charities. During my career, I was blessed to experience some of the finest accommodations in the U.S, so I hold high standards for our beach vacation rental. My husband is a custom home builder in the Tampa Bay area.

We merged our "life experiences" to create a happy place for our family. Our home was custom designed to create a beautiful, relaxing environment that plays to your senses. You can hear the waterfall while napping. The color palette is beachy, yet easy on the eyes. The crisp, airy interior allows you to breathe deep the moment you arrive. This has been our labor of love, and we are thrilled to share it with you. We hope it becomes your happy place too.

Stephanie

Why they chose this property

The beach! It's the locals' favorite beach area. Two country music stars recently purchased a home next to our beach access area. The gentle sloping ocean floor, sand bar, lack of high rise condos, and quiet neighborhood makes it perfect for families seeking a beach escape to truly unwind.

For fun outings, we are only two houses from the free island trolley stop. Restaurants, clothing boutiques, coffee and ice cream shops are minutes away. You can access downtown Anna Maria, downtown Holmes Beach, and downtown Bradenton Beach, so the location is perfect!

What makes this property unique

NO STAIRS TO THE POOL - We have a luxury single level home that is built around the private tropical pool. Many homes have flights of stairs to access the pool. You can see family swimming from the living room while watching sports, easily carry meals to the patio for al fresco dining, or the kids can use the bathroom without running up and down the steps. Many guests return year after year due to the layout and neighborhood. It's perfect for a few small families.

OWNER MANAGED - This is a big one. Your experience is ALWAYS our top priority every stay. This is our only vacation rental in AMI, and we work directly with all our guests. We are available 24/7, provide our personal cell phones during your stay, and follow our guests desired level of communication. We love hospitality and sharing our home with wonderful families and friends.

THE GOLDEN RULE - We treat our guests as we would want to be treated. We provide professionally laundered high end linens and clean quilts every stay. We keep our pool heater on MAXIMUM heat throughout the winter. Most homes on the island do not do this. You have full access to adjust the AC to your desired temperature. We use high end mattresses and all the little luxuries you deserve.

LOCATION - AWESOME! Neighborhood is quiet, yet we are next to the trolley. We are near the best beach on the island.

REPEAT VISITORS - We are blessed with many amazing families who visit year after year. We love our repeat guests...many who have become friends!

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