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Minnie Cottage- Beautiful 3 bedroom heated pool/spa and short walk to the beach

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A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with wicker furniture.
A spacious hallway with a staircase, a dining area, and a bathroom with a vanity and sink.
Close to the sandy beach
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and pendant lighting.
A sunlit room with a ceiling fan, a dining table with chairs, a sofa with cushions, wicker furniture, and artwork on the walls.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bradenton Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Master bathroom

Master bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. 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.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Minnie Cottage- Beautiful 3 bedroom heated pool/spa and short walk to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Minnie Cottage- Beautiful 3 bedroom heated pool/spa and short walk to the beach?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minnie Cottage- Beautiful 3 bedroom heated pool/spa and short walk to the beach on 31 Oct 2026 start from AU$4,679, 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 Minnie Cottage- Beautiful 3 bedroom heated pool/spa and short walk to the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Minnie Cottage- Beautiful 3 bedroom heated pool/spa and short walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minnie Cottage- Beautiful 3 bedroom heated pool/spa and short walk to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Minnie Cottage- Beautiful 3 bedroom heated pool/spa and short walk to the beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Holmes Beach Beaches and Bradenton Beach. Manatee Public Beach and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was great for everything we needed during our stay
Beautiful sunsets
Pool was fantastic
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property was nice. It was pretty clean. The only issue was the pool was really dirty. I called and got the answering service and no one returned my call so we didn’t really use the pool. It was very convenient to the beach overall it was a nice vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the property and its great location near the beach. Regarding the pool, it is serviced once a week on Thursdays. Following your call to our office on Tuesday after your Saturday arrival, we spoke with you and sent a follow-up email for our records. The pool was then cleaned as scheduled on Thursday. Thank you again, and we look forward to hosting you in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool makes the property. So well landscaped and private. The property is updated and clean. The AC was not working but fixed promptly. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Hello Denise, Thank you for your review and feedback. We appreciate your comments and hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice house in a perfect location. 6 adults. Would definately repeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great pool!

We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the proximity to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Hi Tara- Thanks for your 5 star review and we are happy to hear you had a great stay! We will see you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Minnie cottage a perfect place

They supply all your needs, and close walk to beach. Highly recommend and will definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Hi Karen- Thanks for your 5 star review and we are happy to hear you enjoyed the property! See you next year.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time we have stayed at this property because we love how close it is to the beach. First time was 3 years ago and the biggest complaint we would have is that the living room furniture leaves a lot to be desired. The chairs and small sofa are very uncomfortable. Really over all the house is well equipped and cute and the pool area is great although while we stayed it rained a lot and the pool cooled off quite a bit we had been able to increase the temp and then it stopped allowing us to do so with two year old we would have liked the pool a bit warmer and even we contacted the property management they said they would have a pool person come and after two more calls no one ever showed up. Again, overall this is a great house could have used a few more beach and kitchen towels, and the floors were very dirty bottoms of our bare feet were black when walking on them. Washer and especially dryer could also be updated as it took forever to dry a small load. But location is fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and accomodating!

This beach house is beautiful, the back yard is stunning, the location is great! Loved our stay at the Minnie Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Good morning Iora, We are glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your time at the property and hope to have you in the near future. Warm Regards, Beach House Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Home, Perfect Location

Minnie Cottage is the perfect place to stay while visiting AMI. The white sand beach is under a 3-minute (slow) walk, where you will see the most beautiful sunsets. The cottage is exactly as it is pictured, immaculately kept, and has everything you will need, including lots of bath and beach towels, with a backyard pool area that feels like a relaxing sanctuary.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing beach time

This Florida cottage was picture perfect - decorated with beachside charm, palm trees surrounding the pool and less than two blocks to the beach and beautiful sunsets. We would definitely book this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2021
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and please come see us again in the future! Beach House Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love AMI will be back

Looks just like the pictures and description.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Hi Carlo- Thank you so much for your 5 star review and we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! See you next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly as described!

This was an awesome property for our family! The management company was responsive and helpful when needed. The only suggestion would be to have a mosquito company spray around the pool. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location. Awesome pool. Very short walk to the beach. Everything provided that you need. Would definitely book again. Very responsive property management with questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Everything was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second trip to AMI but our 1st to The Minnie Cottage and it didn’t disappoint at all! The house was every thing we wanted and exactly as explained. The kitchen was well stocked, plenty of towels and beach/pool stuff. Check in/out was a breeze. The trolley was very close and the beach was perfect just as we remembered. We will definitely be back for a 3rd trip to AMI and this will be at the top of our places to stay!
Can it get any better?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was great, the response time was quick when a television quit working! Pool was amazing! The only suggestion I would have might be to have cushions on the patio furniture. The sunsets were worth the 3 minute walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place on AMI

We had a wonderful week in Anna Maria Island! It was our first time there and we were very glad we booked mini cottage. The location was great- in a cute neighborhood with a 2 min walk to a beautiful beach that was never crowded even during spring break week! The pool was a huge hit for our kids and we loved being able to cook in the large kitchen and grill poolside!The place was very clean and we appreciated that towels and linens were included. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Reunion

We were 3 couples vacationing at the Minnie Cottage. We picked this property for the closeness to the beach and the beautiful pool. We were so pleased that the pictures accurately portrayed the property. The pool area was great! The distance to the beach was perfect ! Loved the open concept of the living area and the separation of the bedrooms each with their own bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Hi Dale- Thank you so much for your 5 star review and we are glad to hear you enjoyed the property! We hope to see you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Minnies beach house

The best house / location yet. 3 large bedrooms & each had a bathroom. Fantastic heated pool & close to the beach.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Good morning Gerald, We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you, Beach House Real Estate Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Slightly misleading description

Overall, great place. Super close to the beach, lots of room for the family. One hiccup was the pool - while the description says it has a heated pool, just know that if it’s summer, they will not turn on the heat. Ordinarily, that makes sense, given Florida’s heat. But Tropical Storm Fred blew through, bringing cooler temperatures and rain, and dropping the temp into the uncomfortable range. I had asked the management company prior to our arrival about the heat (we have a pool at home, so I know it doesn’t take much to drop the temp) and she said I wouldn’t want or need the heat. Well, we did want it. So I called the office a few days after we arrived to ask again and was told they would tell the pool maintenance company. When the pool guy arrived, he told me “we don’t do that” and said in a few days it would warm up. Very true-finally by Thursday we could swim comfortably. But that’s a problem when you arrive on Saturday. Nothing against the pool guy-he apparently wasn’t allowed to turn it on, and he was honestly great. He took the temperature and said it was 88 degrees and it wasn’t. My husband has an underwater watch and it was off by more than 10 degrees. I have rheumatoid arthritis, so a cold pool really bothers me. I chose a house with a heated pool for that reason, so this was a disappointment. I think the description should be amended to say the pool is heated in the off season. Just be honest. If I’d known, then I wouldn’t have been disappointed. Overall, though, this is a nice place to stay and the proximity to the beach was fantastic. If we needed something from the house, it was not a big deal to run and get it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2021
Hi Sonya, We are happy you enjoyed the house overall and sorry about the miscommunication about the pool heaters. It does state in the description for the home and the paperwork we send: This luxury home has a fantastic private heated pool. Enjoy a nice meal from your BBQ grill or lounging out in the pool area while you soak up some Florida sunshine! ** If you would like to have your pool heated, we kindly ask that you please contact Beach House Real Estate at least 10 days prior to your arrival so that it ensures us ample time to fulfill your request. We do offer pool heat as needed as a courtesy to our guests at no additional charge. All of our pools and pool equipment are closely monitored by the pool company for your safety, we kindly ask that the controls not be tampered with- most of the systems are locked for this reason. Due to the island's strict 10pm noise ordinance, the pool heaters will not run overnight. Please remember, outdoor spas are not hot tubs (some properties have a spa, some have a hot tub). Generally speaking, our winter months are considered from November through April. During these months we do our best to ensure that the pools are heated to a temperature of 82 degrees. However, please be aware that even in Central Florida we do occasionally get cold spells that can send the temperatures down into the 30's for a few nights in a row. This will cause the pool water temperature to draw down to in the 70's and a pool pump will automatically shut down if the outside temperature gets too cold. The pump will then kick back on in the morning and begin re-heating of the pool back to 82, which may take several days depending on the severity of the cold spell. Ultimately, these situations are beyond our control. Other issues such as severe weather conditions, equipment malfunction, temporary loss of use of equipment or amenities due to maintenance purposes or other items do happen for time to time. Please be aware that Beach House Real Estate cannot issue refunds during your stay based on acts of God. However, please know that in the rare event of pool equipment malfunction during your stay, Beach House Real Estate will do everything in our power to expedite repairs as quickly as possible as we certainly want you to enjoy your heated pool and Florida sunshine to the fullest extent possible! Beach House Real Estate thanks you in advance for your understanding on this issue. Thank you, Beach House Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Great place super close to the beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2021
Hello David, We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thank you, Beach House Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house was perfect.

Great experience.
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