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Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half- Bathroom

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!!

Welcome to Groovy Gecko Cottage just a few houses down from the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island. This cottage is a ground level half duplex with 2 bedrooms, 1 and a half baths and its own private patio with sun and shade surrounded by tropical landscaping where you can enjoy the heated pool, outdoor shower and Weber grill. You can enjoy a day at the beach with the provided beach wagon, chairs and umbrella located in the garage. Inside you will find the spacious living area with sliding doors onto the patio. The fully equipped kitchen has bar style seating for 4 and is open to the living area for easy entertaining. The fully equipped kitchen has bar style seating for 4 and is open to the living area for easy entertaining. In the evening you can retreat to the master bedroom where you will enjoy the comfortable king size bed complete with 600 thread count prima cotton wrinkle free sheets. Linens, towels and beach towels are included in the cottage.

Lizzie Lu's Island Retreat is a full-service property manager on Anna Maria Island to ensure our guests enjoy some of the nicest, well stocked homes on the island. For an additional charge, we offer GEM cars among other services. Rest assured we are here to assist as needed in the most efficient manner possible. While vacationing on Anna Maria Island, please adhere to our local rules and regulations for our residential community which are included in our homes as well as our arrival information.

City ordinance requires us to inform you that you are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property.
VRC16-000374

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet Fee of $100 Plus Tax Required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Holmes Beach

Holmes Beach is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Island Players - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!!?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!! on 11 Apr 2026 start from AU$474, 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 Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!! located?

Situated in Holmes Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Players and Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely perfect in every way. I will definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

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

My stay

The property was great. I really enjoy the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Amazing stay on AMI

Our stay at the Groovy Gecko was amazing. We have stayed at many rental homes over the years - this was hands down one of the best! The management team's communication leading up to, and during our stay was exceptional. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Groovey Geckgo

Well equipped with top notch quality of everything.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol V.

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

Wonderful!!

Everything was great!! Clean. Loved the pool and outside shower. Close to beach. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Great spot for a beach vacation!

Cute little rental was perfect for our family of three. It was easy to keep our infant son safe and comfortable. The rental was equipped with everything we needed and more. Loved the pool, beach access and all the beach equipment available. Thank you can’t wait to come back again soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Review

The property was great for my family of 4 with great location and proximity to restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

A Little Slice of Beach Heaven

The "Groovy Gecko" is located 1 block from easy beach access. Property is clean and has all the necessary amenities. Owners were quick to respond to our questions and requests. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry P.

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

Absolutely Perfect

The Groovy Gecko was perfect. This rental was very clean and well stocked. Mattresses were comfortable. Our absolute favorite part of this rental was the backyard oasis. We loved coming home from a day at the beach and jumping in our private pool. The rental is very close to the beach maybe a 3 minute walk. Quit neighborhood. The beach chairs, wagon, cooler and umbrella provided was great! This rental was close to everything we enjoyed. Vinny’s Italian and The Ugly Grouper are great places to eat and located not to far away. Our family will definitely be back next year! Lizzie Lu Island Retreat is highly recommended! Thanks for the great vacation stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

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

The Perfect vacation

The Groovy Gecko cottage was perfect! We were surprised to see the items that were there upon arrival for our use and the cleanliness of the entire place. The attention to detail in decor, setup of the cottage and the privacy in our own back yard oasis ( with private pool) was absolute perfection. We contacted the staff once during our stay for assistance. They were very quick to respond and did not disappoint. After our first time using VRBO, I have to say that Lizzie Lu’s has set the bar pretty high! It definitely makes me wish there was a Lizzie Lu’s in every town we ever want to visit. Only then could we assure our home would be well stocked, cleaned and perfect for our week spent away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Beautiful house near the beach

This property was perfect for our family trip. The house and grounds are well maintained, tastefully decorated and furnished and comfortable. The property is exactly as it appears in the pictures. The pool was beautiful. It was a very short walk to the beach and the garage had everything we needed for our beach trips (umbrella, chairs, beach cart, etc.). We would recommend this property to everyone!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Perfect!!!

Lizzie Lu is so good to work with. Everything you read about is true. We will definitely be repeat guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Exceeds Expectations

Wow! Loved this place and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything you need is here and Lizzie Lu's management is top notch. We really enjoyed the large, comfortable beds, linens and towels. The pool, patio furniture and outdoor shower were very refreshing. The backyard landscape was very well-manicured and allowed for a completely private backyard space. I can't find anything negative to say about our stay. We'll definitely be back. Thanks again, Lizzie Lu's!

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