Tropical Beach Apartment - Sunny Patio - 75 Steps to Beach - Bamboo Apts. #3 - Holmes Beach

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Quiet Gulf-front Patio for afternoon nap

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Holmes Beach, FL

West Coast Surf Shop2 min walk
Manatee Public Beach4 min walk
Cortez Beach5 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Tropical Beach Apartment - Sunny Patio - 75 Steps to Beach - Bamboo Apts. #3

Our five unit property was featured in the January/February 2020 issue of Southern Living, and we are honored and thrilled. We have over 150 feet of private beach access, with six spacious, uncrowded Gulf front patios shared by all units, with comfy loungers, and complimentary beach gear. Your own private patio is located at your door. Our place is quiet and most of our guests are small families or couples looking to escape the bitter winter cold.

We are ranked #1 by a well known travel site for Specialty Lodging on Anna Maria, have terrific Google Reviews and are long time members of the AMI Chamber of Commerce.

Many of our guests are repeat visitors, and we d love to add you to our list of happy beach-goers.

We don t believe in hard sell marketing and our photos are true- no surprises upon arrival.

Our place is a very simple, clean, quiet beach place-- a lot of people call it "Old Florida." We were "Old Florida" before it was even a thing. If you are looking for a fancy condo with granite counters and leather furniture, we are not it. We have designed our accommodations to be simple, carefree, beachy, and comfortable-- perfect for a few nights, or a longer stay. We have a recliner in the living room where you can nap or read or watch the ball game.
There are no busy streets to cross; we are one house back from the soft white sand. Our place is not fancy- but it is immaculately cleaned and maintained and fully equipped with beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels. We have kept our prices reasonable so that you can stay longer- and our full kitchens let you make breakfast and lunch at home, and venture out to eat for supper--perfect if you are traveling with little ones.

Our small, five unit complex is right on the Gulf, with fragrant tropical gardens, beach front patios and grills, and an individual sun patio to call your own, complete with table, chairs, and umbrella. Relax and read the paper in the mornings, or enjoy supper and watch the sunset. We encourage afternoon naps!

The interior is decorated with a tropical vibe, including rattan furniture in the bedroom, dining room, and living area- but we have kept and reupholstered everyones favorite vintage easy chairs. Be sure to look at our framed collection of black and white beach photos taken on the property in the 1930 s and 1940 s.

The bedroom has a king-sized bed and walk-in closet. The queen size sleeper sofa in the living room accommodates two more people comfortably.

The Cafe on the Beach for all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts, casual lunches, and relaxing dinners is just a few steps away. Grocery stores and restaurants are 3 blocks away, and the free trolley will take you up and down the Island.

We have four other VRBO units located on this property -- VRBO 77482 and VRBO 327896 (our duplex cottage) and VRBO 82848 and VRBO 738184, which are fairly similar to this listing.

Property manager

Alice Torres Sutton

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Tropical Courtyard- Garden Apt. 2 on the right

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

ALLOWED

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guest must execute full rental agreement prior to Owner's final acceptance of reservation.

No refunds.

No smoking, pets, parties, day guests.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

Property Registration Number TAP100694

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coquina Beach and Anna Maria Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. 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

West Coast Surf Shop - 2 min walk
Manatee Public Beach - 4 min walk
Cortez Beach - 5 min drive
Coquina Beach - 8 min drive
Anna Maria Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 4 min walk
Wicked Cantina - 4 min drive
The Ugly Grouper - 2 min drive
Hurricane Hanks - 17 min walk
Skinny's Place - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Beach Apartment - Sunny Patio - 75 Steps to Beach - Bamboo Apts. #3 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Beach Apartment - Sunny Patio - 75 Steps to Beach - Bamboo Apts. #3?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Beach Apartment - Sunny Patio - 75 Steps to Beach - Bamboo Apts. #3?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Beach Apartment - Sunny Patio - 75 Steps to Beach - Bamboo Apts. #3 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, Manatee Public Beach and AMI Paddleboard Adventures. Anna Maria Sound and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

28 Apr 2024

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

Excellent!

Very nice property with beautiful gardens. Very private and one of the cleanest places we have ever stayed! Alice - Keep up the great work! Thanks again and we will be back! Chris and Christine

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara Z.

23 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful authentic Florida

We made wonderful memories staying at the Bamboo apt3, walking on the nearby beach every morning , enjoying local restaurants and cafes, fresh fish and above all super friendly people. Thank you Alice for making our stay comfortable and welcoming us with the basket of treats!

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

8 Feb 2024

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

Holmes Beach apartment

This property was absolutely perfect for us. Loved the beach being a few steps away and all the patio furniture in front and behind the building. It was peaceful and quiet. We were able to check in a little early. Owner had a sweet welcome sign to us on the door and a Welcome basket of goodies waiting on the table. Great little Tiki bar and restaraunt right next door with live music every night. I would definately come back and stay much longer next time. Anna Maria Island is the best. We also loved having a shuttle that was free running all day and into the evening. Thank you to the owners for their hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

28 Dec 2023

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

Hidden treasure!

We were pleasantly surprised on our first trip to Anna Maria Island to have chosen the perfect place to call home for a week. Our cottage had everything necessary, was very clean and comfortable, with beautiful outside gardens. The fact that we were on the most beautiful private beach within 75 steps through the backyard was amazing....the sunsets even better. Alice is a wonderful person and host, and extremely accommodating. We plan to return to the Bamboo Apartments again, but next time for a longer stay!!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

17 Oct 2023

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

Tropical Time Capsule

Bamboo Apartments is a quaint semi secluded tropical getaway that makes you feel you opened a time capsule of the past. I felt the world around slip away as I relaxed amongst the tropical landscaping and enjoyed the cool ocean sounds and breeze. I just wish I could have stayed longer. Alice is very accommodating and helpful. The unit was exceptional clean and we had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alice Torres Sutton

Hi! Our family has owned this property since 1971. My grandparents built it as their retirement home, and passed it down to my parents. It now belongs to our family. This is a photo of me and our dog, Happy.

Why they chose this property

Our family has always loved the Island, especially this spot, since my grandparents had friends from Tampa who lived close by. Our gulf-front patio has towering Australian pine trees, so you can sit in the shade on hot days, and feel a glorious breeze. The patio in the courtyard adjacent to the apartment is perfect for sunbathing even in the winter, because it's shielded from the wind. The Island has an old-fashioned small town vibe, so you can leave your cares behind.

What makes this property unique

We are one of the last family-owned properties on the island and provide personal hospitality. We care for each of our guests as individuals- you aren't just a number or another guest.