Buddy’s Beach House 🌴 Private Heated Pool and Spa- Pet Friendly

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Pool

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Holmes Beach, FL

Island Gallery West

6 min walk

Bradenton Beach

7 min walk

Holmes Beach Beaches

14 min walk

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)

34 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Buddy's Beach House. A beachy chic getaway just 2 blocks to the beach. Stroll to the beach with a beverage in one hand and your beach cart in the other. After soaking up the sun all day, walk to one of the many fine restaurants, only a few blocks away. Or hop on the free trolley, which travels the entire length of the island. There is no need to drive anywhere on your vacation, unless you want to.
Buddy's Beach house sleeps 4, featuring two bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, plus a luxurious outdoor shower. Each bedroom has a queen size bed with fine linens, super comfy mattresses and huge closets with plenty of storage. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for mixing up the perfect concoction or just having a quick bite to eat. High speed wireless Internet access, digital cable, Roku and a DVD player are all also provided.
No need to bring coolers, umbrellas, beach chairs, beach towels or a beach bag, we supply it all. Pack the cooler, load up the beach cart and you're all set for a day at the beach.
Buddy's Beach House is dog friendly and all one level (no lugging luggage and coolers up and down stairs).
There are two Ring doorbells located on the lanai. I accept personal checks, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. For reservations more than 6 months in advance a payment plan is available. 1/3 at booking to hold your dates, 1/3 due 120 days in advance with the balance due 60 days prior to check in. Deposits will be refunded with 60 days notice of cancellation. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Anna Maria Island is a family community and the city imposes a strict noise ordinance. Please adhere to our good neighbor policy and observe the local quiet hours between 10 pm and 8 am. No loud music or use of the pool is allowed during these hours along with any other noise which may disturb the neighbors.

VRC# 19-000309

Property manager

Christine Dugan

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs are welcome at Buddy's Beach House

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holmes Beach

Holmes Beach is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.

View more Holiday homes in Holmes Beach

Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

Bradenton Beach - 7 min walk
Holmes Beach Beaches - 14 min walk
Manatee Public Beach - 19 min walk
Anna Maria Beach - 7 min drive
Bean Point Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬19 min walk
‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬6 min drive
‪Two Scoops - ‬5 min drive
‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Skinny's Place - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buddy’s Beach House 🌴 Private Heated Pool and Spa- Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Buddy’s Beach House 🌴 Private Heated Pool and Spa- Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buddy’s Beach House 🌴 Private Heated Pool and Spa- Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buddy’s Beach House 🌴 Private Heated Pool and Spa- Pet Friendly located?

Situated in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Island Gallery West and Bradenton Beach. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ashley c.

17 July 2024

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

Amazing!

We spent a week at Buddy’s Beach House and everything was wonderful. The house has everything you could ask for and the things you didn’t even know you would need. We enjoyed the pool and the hot tub and loved that we were able to bring our fur baby with us. We were able to walk, bike or use our golf cart to explore the island. Christine was super responsive anytime we had questions. It was our first time visiting but certainly won’t be our last.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

17 June 2024

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

Perfect

This property was perfect for me and my family. We really enjoyed the pool area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

9 Aug 2023

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

Perfect getwaway on AMI

The pool was awesome and it was great walkable distance to awesome beaches. The kitchen had everything we needed too. Highly recommended

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

2 Aug 2023

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

Great house and location!

Listing is spot on, location is fantastic with a really short walk to beach access. The access point was a great spot and less crowded than others. Christine is super responsive. The pool and backyard area is awesome! The beds are super comfortable and the house is very clean and stocked with all you need! We loved it here!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave g.

4 Oct 2022

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

A hidden gem

Buddy’s beach house is exactly as pictured and described. Location is perfect! Christine is very easy to reach and responds almost immediately. Book with confidence and enjoy your stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey G.

20 June 2022

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

Amazing Beach Vacation

This was a great property for my wife and me and our 2 kids (3 and 1). The pool in the backyard was a huge hit. The beach was a quick walk each day. I felt the location was amazing and very central to the island and all it offers. We love AMI and will be returning. Our host was awesome and answered all of our questions and very easy to communicate with. We had an amazing vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke K.

29 May 2022

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

Amazing Experience!

This was a fantastic location for my wife and I to have our honeymoon. The house was very clean, the neighborhood and house security was very safe and secure, and it was in a great location. Christine was a fantastic host and communicated very well and clear with us about the process. I highly recommend this location for your next vacation stay!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

17 May 2022

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

Beautiful week at the beach

Buddy’s beach house was very comfortable, clean and accessible to the beach. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed using the pool, walking to the beach, and exploring the rest of the island. The house came equipped with everything which was very convenient and we loved that we could bring our pup.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

10 Apr 2022

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

Amazing

We loved our week at Buddy’s Beach House. The pool was so relaxing. It was the best vacation we’ve ever had.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aemee E.

29 Mar 2022

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

WE LOVED BUDDY’s BEACH HOUSE

This property was absolutely amazing! It was cute, it was clean + it had everything you could possibly think of. Christine really thought of everything! It was a quick walk to the beach + to The Ugly Grouper which you have to go to, amazing food + atmosphere. All in all it was a great stay + I highly recommend Buddy’s Beach House! Thank you again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James F.

9 Aug 2021

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

Great Dog Friendly Location

Buddy’s Beach House is a great place to stay. Located an equidistant between the beach and a few close by restaurants it was the best of both worlds. You can park your car and not use it for your entire stay. The house was very clean and nice. Nicely upgraded with superb contact from Christine. We brought our dog along and he had a great time and the fenced in yard meant he was able to lounge around the pool without us having to watch him. Would highly recommend and would stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

29 July 2021

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

Beautiful!

Such a beautiful place for our honeymoon! It had everything we needed and more!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deana Z.

5 July 2021

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

Best Beach Vacation Ever!

Buddy’s Beach House and AMI gave us the authentic Florida small beach town feel. No need to drive anywhere, which was ideal after traveling from several states away. The beach was dreamy and the pool/patio/landscaping made us feel like we had a resort all to ourselves! Beach, float in the pool, ride bikes to get ice cream, stroll to dinner, back to the beach to watch the sun set, soak in the spa… and repeat! Our dog, who is normally nervous in new environments, felt at home. This is the perfect place!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

12 June 2021

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

Perfection

Buddy’s beach house is the perfect house to stay for a small family. We just love the love the home and the outdoor pool. Everything you need is provided. This home does offer a washer and dryer as well. I didn’t remember that from our last stay and noticed some mentioned not having it, but it is there! Beach chairs, towels, umbrella and beach cart provided and Holmes beach is a short walk from the house. We also like being able to walk to the Ugly Grouper for a bite and some games. Buddy’s beach house has helped us create wonderful memories for our family from Chicago. Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

29 May 2021

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

Enjoyed the stay

Very clean and great location, enjoyed the pool.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

13 Dec 2020

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

Absolutely Adorable!

I loved this place the second we stepped in! Had some issues figuring out the spa and pool, but the owner was very responsive. It did keep tripping the breaker so it was tough to keep it at a warm temperature. The pool guy came and helped twice within the week, and said he would contact the owner about the breaker. So hopefully it doesn’t happen to others. We had a full thanksgiving feast, so the kitchen was decently equipped to do so! I would highly recommend this place! The beds were very comfortable and we appreciated ALL the beach amenities in the closet! Walking distance to some great places like coffee, ice cream and the Freckled Fin, which we went three times in the week! (The poutine is amazing) thank you for a great week!!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

jennifer t.

12 Nov 2020

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

Will stay here again

Very nice, clean property. The owner has EVERYTHING you would need for a trip to the beach, which made it easy for me as we flew instead of driving. I definitely recommend renting a golf cart that was a lot of fun and we parked steps from the beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

28 Oct 2020

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

Fall getaway

Buddy’s beach house was the perfect fit for our short getaway. The property was CLEAN!, had a short walk to the beach, a really nice pool area, and situated in a quiet area but within a short walk to restaurants, shops, and bars. Just park your car and leave it! An exceptional property!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved the backyard, it was private and felt like an oasis. Great location, close to many things and a trolley stop.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Adam A.

26 Aug 2019

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

Good property

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

24 June 2019

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

One word Wonderful

Accommodation was wonderful. Christine did everything she could to make our stay the best it could be. It has everything you need. Great location as well. Made the ugly grouper our local when not relaxing at the pool or having a barbecue. We will be back at sometime in the future.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

17 May 2019

Really enjoyed our stay

This property is in a good location and was very clean. Beds were very comfortable. Overall, this is a really nice rental at a great price.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

22 Nov 2018

Quiet, quaint, clean, and a great location.

Our family enjoyed every minute of our vacation to Holmes Beach on Anna Marie Island! Buddy’s Beach House looked just like the pictures and has all the amenities of home (minus a washer/dryer). We hope to be back and will definitely look at renting this place again.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Edyta K.

29 Aug 2018

Exellent

Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

3 Apr 2018

Wonderful vacation destination!

Returned for our 2nd time enjoying this home. We love everything about it, location, pool area, close to the beach, and it’s very clean. Only improvement would be the addition of a washer/dryer.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by Christine Dugan

Buddy's Beach House is named after Buddy, my Old English Sheepdog. He crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2012 after blessing my life with 14 1/2 years of pure joy. Buddy's Beach House was created to keep his memory alive and give families the opportunity to bring their four legged family members on vacation.

Why they chose this property

Buddy's Beach House is the perfect house for a relaxing beach getaway. The resort like backyard has a brand new 16x26 heated pool and spa, a 1200 sq ft paver patio and new french doors off the master bedroom that lead to a private, luxurious outdoor shower with a rainfall shower head.

What makes this property unique

The house is located a few blocks from the only dog park on the island. There is a separate fenced in area for large and small dogs, fresh water and waste disposal amenities.

There is also a free trolley that runs the entire length of the island. Daily service on the trolley runs from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. every 20 minutes from the Anna Maria City Pier on the north to Coquina Beach (in the city of Bradenton Beach) on the south.

Trolley Stops are two to four blocks apart along the route and there are three main stops: Anna Maria City Pier, Manatee Public Beach, and Coquina Beach where the trolley will wait approximately three minutes before continuing the route.

In the city of Holmes Beach the Trolley runs north on Marina Drive and South on Gulf Drive. All Anna Maria Island Trolley stops have a green sign with a trolley on it and most of them have a covered seating area while you wait. Trolleys offer both air conditioned and open-air seating.

Important information:
To view the map and schedule of the Manatee Trolley on Anna Maria Island go to

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