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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Gallery West
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

King Bedroom, TV, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

King Bathroom, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Crow's Nest Spinnakers Cottages: 250 Steps to Beach! Pool!

Crow's Nest Spinnakers Cottages by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
202 56th St. #2, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

What You'll Love About This Home:
Location - 250 Steps to the Beach!
1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
1 King, Loft with 2 Double Beds
Private Deck
Heated Pool(shared)
Gas Grill (shared)
Patio Dining
Washer & Dryer (shared)
Complimentary WIFI
Dog Friendly - with pet fee - see info below
Beach Towels, Beach Chairs & Beach Wagon
Parking for 2 Cars

Details:
Crow's Nest, one of four residences making up Spinnakers Vacation Cottages, is located 250 steps to the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the heart of Holmes Beach.

Crow's Nest is the only second floor of the residences and boasts colorful and beachy decor in the kitchen, dining and living rooms. The master bedroom features a king sized bed and TV and includes crisp linens and plush towels in the bathrooms from our professional linen service. The third floor loft offers two double beds. Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home.

Spinnakers Vacation Cottages are four individual residences with a shared laundry room and shared outdoor space. The backyard features a saltwater (not saltwater) pool surrounded by pool loungers and Adirondack chairs. Guests will enjoy the gas grill and dining poolside under the umbrella at the patio table.

Crow's Nest is a dog friendly home! If you have added a dog to your reservation under the number of pets, the fee of $150 per dog plus tax has been added to your reservation total. Please note, there is a 2-dog limit, some restrictions apply.

Catch the nearby free island trolley, which travels the entire length of the 7 miles of the island. Hop on and off at your leisure and explore shopping, dining and the beaches. The perfect location for your next beach vacation!

Bedroom 1 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV - 2nd Floor
Loft - 2 Double Beds, TV - 3rd Floor

Please note:
Amenities are subject to change.

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. The minimum requirement for this home is no less than seven nights. The maximum occupancy is six.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions.

** Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details.

VRBO BOOKINGS

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.

Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance.

The instructions for making your final payment will be included in your final payment reminder.

Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.

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Your payment is due in full at the time of booking and the final balance information above does not apply to your reservation.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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 IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. 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

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Island Gallery West - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Crow's Nest Spinnakers Cottages: 250 Steps to Beach! Pool! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Crow's Nest Spinnakers Cottages: 250 Steps to Beach! Pool!?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crow's Nest Spinnakers Cottages: 250 Steps to Beach! Pool! on 11 July 2026 start from AU$296, 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 Crow's Nest Spinnakers Cottages: 250 Steps to Beach! Pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crow's Nest Spinnakers Cottages: 250 Steps to Beach! Pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crow's Nest Spinnakers Cottages: 250 Steps to Beach! Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crow's Nest Spinnakers Cottages: 250 Steps to Beach! Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crow's Nest Spinnakers Cottages: 250 Steps to Beach! Pool! located?

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

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. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect stay for our family of five (two adults and three children). It was clean and an easy walk to the beach and nearby restaurants. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Crows Nest was perfectly decorated, well cared for, clean, and comfortable. We appreciated the beach locker, and left a few items for the next families! The 1.5 blocks to the beach was perfect. We also loved the pool. Definitely benefited from the W/D down stairs. Didn't want to leave after 13 nights!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert c.

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

AMI 2025 Vacay

What a wonderful week. Great accommodations and beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carley D.

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

Wonderful stay!

Impeccably clean and an easy walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelina H.

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

Great stay

We loved this property! It was perfect for our family of 4. It was clean and had everything for a beach vacation. We loved that the beach locker had plenty of beach chairs to accommodate our family and other families staying on the property. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

becki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect! Close to the beach, quiet neighborhood to walk the dogs. The only downfall is that we didn’t realize that the dogs couldn’t be on the beach, which had nothing to do with Spinnaker resort. Had a great time would do again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zack R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place thank you soo much for having us love ami we go twice a year
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location!

We enjoyed our time at Holmes Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I and our little dog Marco loved our stay at the Crow's Nest Cottage. We found it very quiet and peaceful. We loved our private upper deck and enjoyed grilling and relaxing at the pool. We appreciated the comfortable king bed, lovely bath towels and beach towels and we found the kitchen was well stocked with cookware for the meals we prepared. This is the first time we didn't rent a vehicle and we didn't miss it. We did alot of walking and the beautiful beach is less than a 10 min walk. You can't beat the location. Shopping and places to eat are very close by. We took the free trolley anywhere we needed to go on the island. We would love to stay here again
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I absolutely loved staying at the Crows Nest. Amazing home, and amazing location. This was our third visit to the island and all agreed this is the ideal location for access to everything. Everything in the home was as described and worked as expected. Great host. Highly recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M 7.

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

Happy days

This is my fourth time to AMI and its so sad to leave again.I really enjoy this unit one block to the beach and the nice pool Very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim Y.

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

Great Little Getaway!!

Our family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Crow's Nest!! We spent all of our days on the beautiful beach and cozy evenings enjoying dinner together and hanging out in the condo. Loved the place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Fantastic week in the sun

The cottage was absolutely lovely, and so close to the beach access path. We loved using the pool and made good use of the beach equipment. Fantastic place for a couple. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Just the two of us

Great property to spend the week. It was just the two of us so the property we rented fit us perfectly. The location is quiet, close to the beach, restaurants, etc. The onsite pool was very nice as well. We loved our stay and will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cass B.

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

Great little place in Holmes Beach!

We had a wonderful stay at the Crow's Nest. It is well laid out and well supplied. It was just my husband and I but loved that there were plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas for everyone staying at the property to use. The beach is super close and easy to access along with the island trolley. Such a cute little hideaway and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Vacation

Amazing property! Steps away from the beach, shops. Overall Anna Maria island was truly wonderful and we will be coming back to this beautiful spot. Thank you
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Crows Nest Spinnakers

Cozy, home like, and clean. Close to beach, restaurants and shopping. Great week there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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

Lovely in every way

The rooms were clean and attractive and had everything we needed. Towels, pool towels, hair dryer, coffee maker, dishes and utensils were very nice. There is a very cute lift we didn’t use but really liked, the veranda is nice, and each unit is private but amenable to visiting in the courtyard and pool area. It is only a short walk to the beach and free shuttle stop.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro M.

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

Great property and location

My wife and ai spent a week at the property and we truly loved our experience. The property is steps away from a beautiful less crowded part of the beach and within walking distance to bars and restaurants. The unit was comfortable, clean, and everything on the description was provided. We look forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Restful two weeks

First time staying here in the Crow’s Nest. Clean, convenient and close to everything. Went in late October so place was quiet; we had the pool to ourselves most of the time. Place is well maintained. Would like to go back next year
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect

We absolutely loved our stay at the Crows Nest! The beach was a very short walk away with local restaurants and pubs less than 1/2 mile away. We walked every where we needed to go. We ate in a lot so we were happy the kitchen was adequately supplied for our needs. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Beautiful

We had an amazing low key week staying the in the Crows nest, it was perfect for myself and two boys (9 and 7) Great pool and short walk to the beach. My only complaint is the beds- they were really hard, one of my boys decided it was more comfortable to sleep on the couch! Will absolutely be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jannah C.

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

Perfect

It was perfect for our family of 4 - the accommodations, the pool, the location, the distance to sights/stores/food. It truly had everything we needed. Very comfortable and felt like home. The free trolley up and down the island was very handy. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

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Family-owned and operated, Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals offers everything you are looking for in an Anna Maria Island vacation rental company – exceptional properties and quality service with a personal touch. Whether it's a family vacation or a romantic getaway, AMLVR has something for everyone. From beachfront to bayside, you can choose from a quaint one-bedroom cottage, a waterfront condo with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico, or a four bedroom pool home. AMLVR's vacation rentals offer authentic island living at an affordable price. Accommodations can be as upscale or as casual as you like and most are pet-friendly so you won't have to leave your furry family member at home.

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