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Pool
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Beach
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Gallery West
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location.

Two minute walk to beach access at the end of our street! PRIVATE heated pool. Air conditioned 2 bedroom 2 bath home. Private backyard.Paradise found !

Welcome to Sea Star Cottage! Beautifully decorated with your own private heated pool plus large covered ground floor lanai. You will be steps to the beach with access point at the end of our road. We supply everything you'll need for an easy beach vacation. Beach towels, beach trolly, chairs, umbrellas and a cooler bag! All you'll need is your swimsuit.

We strive to bring only the best quality experience to our guests, to do so we provide a professional linen service to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you high quality linens that are in place and ready for your use upon arrival. These high- quality linens are laundered in a commercial setting that uses only hypoallergenic, perfume and dye free soaps assuring all of our guests a comfortable stay.

Our property includes use of our MEMBERSHIP at The Center of Anna Maria Island. This membership allows our guests access to pickleball, tennis, a fitness center and wellness classes including yoga. There is also access ( some at additional costs) to kids camps and concerts. Feel free to ask us more about our membership.
We think of the little things to make your vacation special. All linens are provided including sheets, bath towels, kitchen towels, and pool towels.

Sea Star cottage is in a great location centrally located on Anna Maria Island. Walking distance to shops and restaurants yet nestled just off of the main road.

Amenities:
- Located steps to beautiful beach
-Private heated pool (we heat the pool at no extra charge during the winter months)
-private backyard with covered lanai.
- private upstairs deck
-Parking included
-Free island trolly stop at the end of our street (one minute walk away)
- Centrally located on the island near to shops and restaurants
- free WiFi
- Beach wagon, umbrellas, beach chairs, cooler

-Gas BBQ
-plenty of outdoor seating including chaise lounges, Adirondack chairs and two outdoor dining tables.

Fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops:
-Keureg
-kettle
-drip coffee machine
- toaster
- blender

-Washer and dryer

Two bedrooms:
Main bedroom Kingsize bed with en-suite bathroom and walk in closet. HDTV in all rooms

Second bedroom has two twin beds and HDTV

Two full bathrooms :
Main bathroom full bathroom with tub/shower combo
Master bathroom has walk in shower




Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectable level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property.



What makes this property so special is its very close direct beach access to the idyllic soft white sand of the Gulf beaches and breathtaking sunsets. A peaceful neighborhood, walking distance to restaurants and shops. Free island trolly bus stop just around the corner. Onsite parking makes it easy to unload.

If you are a larger party, or traveling with friends and family please checkout our other site Vrbo property ID 1645447( or contact owner to inquire) which allows you to rent both sides. Both units have private yard and pool but fences can be opened to share the property. This allows you to be as together as you may like while still having your privacy.

We do not allow parties or events. No pets allowed. No smoking.




VRC 19-000082

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Amenities

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
1. Please do not put hot items on countertop. 2. No children are permitted in pool area or upper decks without adult supervision.
We ONLY allow a Saturday check in/out date. If booking is made outside of these days, they may be subject to cancellation prior to arrival.

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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Island Gallery West - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location. have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location.?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location. on 2 May 2026 start from AU$662, 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 Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Central location. located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Gallery West and Island Players are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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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

Jaime Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, one block from the beach. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Great house & amazing location

Our family had a wonderful stay here. We will book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryle M.

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

Fantastic Stay

We had a wonderful time here, the spot was super clean and hosts were very communicative! We would definitely stay here again, and can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

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

Another great stay

Great property, great location along with great communication from owners. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful property, clean, close to the beach. Great outdoor space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay G.

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

Great rental, great location.

We had a few needs, owner responded right away. Recommend this property highly!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

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

Wonderful stay!

We visit AMI every year and this property was extremely nice for a small family with young children. The beds were comfortable, everything worked well and the kitchen was stocked. The pool is perfect with a great amount of both sun and shade and we enjoyed eating most of our meals outdoors at the covered table near the pool. They also have everything you could possibly want for beach days (wagon, chairs, umbrella, toys, cooler, etc). We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Wonderful!

We enjoyed our stay! Everything was wonderful! Beds are very comfortable, pool is beautiful and so refreshing after spending the day at the beach! And the location is convenient to everything and just a short walk to the beach! We would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

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

Holmes Beach away from home

Great place for our family of 4 , easy walk to beach and pool was wonderful . Had everything you needed for the beach also . Easy walk to uptown shops and restaurants either way of island . Truly was a wonderful stay for our family !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

July 4th

The rental was in a great location and perfect for the 4 of us. Enjoyed the short walk to the beach and the pool was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Great Experience

This was our first trip to Anna Maria Island. We had a great time and the property was just as it was described. Very clean and great central location to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Perfect

This property is perfectly appointed as well as a perfect location. The host, Carolyn, was wonderful too.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff L.

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

What a place!

This place had everything! The inside was spacious and updated while the outside had a covered seating area next to your very own pool. The location was amazing as well. A less than 5 minute walk to the beach or trolley stop, what more could you ask for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Beats expectations

Beat our family’s expectations by a mile. Definitely going back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harvey M.

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

Great Stay

Updated, well furnished unit. Beautiful private pool and lanai. 3 minute walk to beach. Host is terrific! Cares about her property and is easy to communicate with.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

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

Perfect location and friendly hosts

Overall things were great. A nice private small pool, convenient golf cart charger, good communication with the hosts. It's exactly as described. My only comment for improvement is that the water pressure in the master bath but everything else compensated for that
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location for family

The house was perfect for a family vacation with two children. Only a block to the beach. The pool was great to cool off in the afternoons. The kitchen was stocked for daily breakfast and dinners. Lots of beach and pool toys provided. We used the wagon and umbrella on the beach. The owner called to check in and was very friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Great Vacation!

We loved AMI and Sea Star Cottage! The property was just as described. Very clean with good amenities! Location is great as it’s a very short walk to the beach. Heated pool was perfect for chilly evenings. Storage closet had all we needed (wagon, cooler, umbrella, chairs, sand toys) for a day at the beach! Owner communication was fantastic and always willing to answer any questions I had prior to our trip. Would highly recommend Sea Star Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stacy m.

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

Vacation

The house was just as it looked in the pictures. Very comfortable and well located on Anna Maria. The backyard and pool were a lovely oasis. Nice to have pool heat included in the price. Thats not always the case! We enjoyed our stay very much. Carolyn, the host was very responsive and easy to contact.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Luann S.

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

Had good time

Only problem refrigerator stuck like dead fish
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Perfect vacation from start to finish

The home was exactly as described. Beautiful quiet neighborhood. Very clean home with everything we needed. You can tell the owner has recently invested in many upgrades to the inside and outside of the property. Pool area clean. Owner furnished chairs, umbrellas, coolers which made traveling so much easier. Communication with Carolyn the owner was terrific. Looking forward to another vacation on Holmes beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy A.

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

Island Rental

Home was very neat @ clean and in great location the only negative was TV in living room is smaller than the average and difficult to read/view from seats. If not familiar with Roku remote may be tricky or irritating for some.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

George O.

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

First Time to Holmes Beach Area area

We are regulars to AMI usually staying around Bean Point area We found 71st street to be more centrally situated for the beach, five minutes walk and the restaurants, shops etc. Sea Star was everything we expected as advertised Carolyn the owner was fantastic, we had a couple of minor issues with the toaster not working and a faulty pump on the washer. These issues she sorted immediately and professionally in person resolving them immediately. Thanks Carolyn Another lovely holiday in a Special Place.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marji s.

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

Best hostess we have ever had

First off the place was CLEAN and pics are exactly what you got!!, location is great, close to the beach, a mile into Anna Maria’s downtown and 1 mile to Holmes beach. but even more importantly stuff happens in a rental, especially when you are there for a month and Carolyn was great, communication awesome! Beach chairs had been damaged she drop off new ones. Ice maker not working she replaced it . Only problem she is already booked for next year and we are on the waitlist!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Perfect!

Our stay at Sea Star Cottage was absolutely wonderful. The property is clean and very well maintained. When we had questions for the owner, communication was quick and easy. It was really nice to find beach gear available as we realize this is not standard at all rental locations. Location was great and beach was not busy. Pool is small in size but was perfect for our family. It is the nicest pool we have ever had at a rental property. We typically stay further north on the island so it was nice to find the same charm in a different area. We rented bikes from Beach Bums and we only used our car once during our week. Our family has stayed on AMI for many of our family vacations and found this location to be our favorite. We would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn

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We are a family of four who loves spending our down time on Anna Maria Island. We are originally from Canada but also lived in the U.K. and now live in Sarasota. We hope you'll enjoy the island as much as we do! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions about the area...We love to share all our favorite spots. We also would enjoy hearing about your favorites.
Please check out our other vrbo listings; 1645447,

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property mainly because of its close proximity to the beach and town. Location, location,location! Next we fully renovated and added new pools and landscaping, as well as new furnishing. Basically we reimagined the entire property to have a cool contemporary coastal feel. we hope you'll love this house and location as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

We strive to bring only the best quality experience to our guests, to do so we provide a professional linen service to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you high quality linens that are in place and ready for your use upon arrival. These high- quality linens are laundered in a commercial setting that uses only hypoallergenic, perfume and dye free soaps assuring all of our guests a comfortable stay.

We think of the little things to make your vacation special. All linens are provided including sheets, bath towels, kitchen towels,and pool towels. We also provide 4 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 2 rolls of kitchen towels, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, and softener.

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English, Portuguese

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