The Beach House with deck overlooking the beach and ocean

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A balcony with a wicker chair and a view of the ocean.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the ocean through large glass doors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a granite countertop.
An aerial view of a beach with rows of umbrellas and beachgoers.
A spacious living area with a long sofa, wooden beams, a ceiling fan, and large windows overlooking a scenic view.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beach House with deck overlooking the beach and ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Beach House with deck overlooking the beach and ocean?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beach House with deck overlooking the beach and ocean on 21 Dec 2026 start from AU$6,709, 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.

How much is parking at The Beach House with deck overlooking the beach and ocean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Beach House with deck overlooking the beach and ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beach House with deck overlooking the beach and ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Beach House with deck overlooking the beach and ocean located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and right on the beach. Had a great week.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is wonderful! The house had everything we needed for a group of 6. Some appliances need to be updated, but overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is good, especially for a small family. The beachfront location is nice but there’s a public access trail that runs right beside of the home and we encountered a lot of people who wanted to come through the driveway and even underneath the home to access the beach…that became annoying even though it’s posted private property. The place is clean with nice furniture but they could benefit from investing in toilets that sit up higher….the toilets sit lower to the floor and aren’t easy to use if you have any mobility issues! The host/owner and property manager were great to answer questions and provided great customer service. The house is in a good, safe location and close to many restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Thanks for your review. We're glad that you enjoyed your stay at the Beach House. We have got signs up advising that the property is private and there is no access to the beach, but I'm afraid they are being ignored. We plan to put up a fence soon to stop this happening. The toilets are a standard size so I'm not sure why they seemed to be low. Great to hear we answered your questions quickly. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic! Would go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

Highly recommend house and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2022
Hi Amanda - 5-star reviews make our day! Thanks so much for taking time out to highly recommend our vacation property and its location. It means a lot to us and helps other guests to discover us. We're delighted you had a great holiday and hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Wonderful spring break getaway! Perfect location! Just steps from the beach, great porch and view! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2024
Thank you Maureen for your lovely review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Beach House and hope you'll be back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quintessential Beach Cottage

Great location and wonderful deck. We loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
Hi Sandy - what a wonderful 5-star review. Thank you so much. And what a great headline! We like to think we offer the 'Quintessential Beach Cottage'- a perfect holiday retreat. When we receive feedback like yours it's so rewarding. We're a small and friendly hardworking team and it means a lot. We very much hope to welcome you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2023
Hi Susan - Thanks so much for your 5-star review. You chose one wonderful word to capture everything we set out to do - 'beautiful'. We're so pleased your vacation was beautiful in every way. Hope to see you again one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Wonderful week long stay with great location and amenities!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Hello Sheena - Many thanks for taking time out to leave us a 5-star review. We're glad you have discovered the joys of The Beach House. The location is sensational and, as you say, there are great amenities nearby too. Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

cute little beach house!

We were a family of 6 and this little house was perfect. Right on the beach in a not so crowded section. great location - clean - kids and parents had a blast.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at our Beach House and would love to have the opportunity of welcoming you back another time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our family

This house fit our family of six perfect. Great location on the island, beach out our back door, and you can’t beat the view. Looking forward to coming back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Hi Michael - Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and your lovely 5-star review. We're delighted our vacation rental turned out to be perfect for your family. The beach location and views are food for the soul, for sure. We very much look forward to welcoming you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house, spectacular deck

We loved the house and spent our days on the deck enjoying the beautiful weather and amazing views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Hi Ashley - Reviews like this make our day. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on your holiday. We're so pleased you thought the house was beautiful and the deck spectacular. Your kind words will hopefully encourage other holidaymakers to book with us - and enjoy an equally great break too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So lovely

This is a charming cottage with a sublime view!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2023
Hi Virginia - Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at our holiday home and the 'sublime' view. Being close to such a glorious beach is pretty special. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

We had the best time! The location was absolutely PERFECT! We had a few small kiddos with us and found it very kid friendly. We had everything we needed for the beach and there were even lots of beach toys for the kids! Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Hi Sarah - Thanks so much for taking time out to write a superb 5-star review. It means the world to us and helps other people find out why our vacation homes are so special. The beach location is exceptional - so pleased you loved it! Also delighted to hear that AMI's kiddo-friendly attitude made your break even better. That's so important for families to know. We can't wait to welcome you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

The house is very nice and the location is FABULOUS. A very quiet portion on the beach with a front row seat to gorgeous sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
We hugely appreciate your 5-star review. Thanks for taking time out to let other people know just how wonderful the location is. Those gorgeous sunsets are truly something to behold! Hope to welcome you again some day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

This house is in a perfect location! The views were fantastic!! The property manager was quick to respond if I had a question. It was a very clean property. The beach does not get too crowded. My family and I enjoyed our stay and plan to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for family

Quiet location, well equipped kitchen and clean! The trolly was convenient. We needed a railing for the staircase and they put it up immediately which made our stay much less stressful. Wonderful service!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this little beach cottage.

We absolutely loved our time at this sweet little beach cottage. Had everything that we needed. The best part was spending each morning and evening on the front porch watching the waves crash, the birds fly and the dolphins swim. We will be back.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. i am so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we will be very happy to have the opportunity of welcoming you back in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a view!

This house is the perfect location for a winter getaway. It is right on the beach, the sunsets can be watched from the porch and the beach is quiet. We loved watching the dolphins. We had a lot of fun on Anna Maria. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2021
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you will allow us the opportunity of welcoming you back again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

04/30-05/04/2021

The location, beach in your back yard, views from the balcony, gorgeous sunsets, and laid back Anna Maria Island vibe made for a memorable family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2021
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you will return to sometime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anna Maria Beach Houst

We absolutely loved the view, extensive ocean front window sliders and beachfront porch for watching sunsets. Kitchen is a bit dated but serviceable. Would love to see the lamps updated when we return in a few year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Hello Barbara - Thank you do much for your 5-star review. We're so glad you enjoyed the extensive beachfront porch and incredible ocean views. We appreciate your thoughts and recommendations, too. We do our utmost to ensure everything is just right for our guests and carry out regular checks and upgrades of equipment etc. We very much look forward to welcoming you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Relaxing getaway

This property was more than we expected. Ocean views were amazing. We felt so lucky to have found this gem right on the beach. I loved the decor and The home was stocked with everything you need. The furniture on balcony was ample and in great condition. I hope to be able to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2020
I am so pleased our Beach House exceeded your expectations and we will certainly look forward to having the opportunity of welcoming you back in the future. Regards Liane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beachfront location!!

The location is the best! Right on a wonderful, quiet beach. We loved the raised deck overlooking the beach/ocean. Perfect place for morning coffee and to watch the sunset in the evening. The house is great, very clean and so cute! The only thing that would make it better is new mattresses. The beds were not really comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Hi Alison - Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We're so glad you found the beach front location so amazing. It is super special! We noted your comment about the mattresses. We replace them regularly. Due to different preferences, it is hard to get bed comfort just right for everyone. However, we will do our best to make bed comfort even better in future, We hope to see you again to enjoy that wonderful sunset from the deck!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a beautiful view! We ordered inights as we loved our beautiful view!

Thanks for such a well stocked kitchen! The beds were comfy and all furniture was as pictured. Really we spent most of our time on the beach and deck. Thanks for the wagon it really helped getting our beach chairs to beach. We want to come back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Hello Carolyn - You enjoyed a beautiful view and we've enjoyed your beautiful review!! Thanks so much for taking the trouble to leave us such warm feedback. We're pleased you found the kitchen had everything you needed - and liked the comfy beds! We're delighted you want to come back soon and look forward to welcoming you once again!
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